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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1899
Page
2
A prominent railroad negotiations update signals a possible move toward acquiring New England lines. The article notes the deal's scale and implications for regional rail traffic and strategic access.
A historical notice presents financial totals including 9,035,00 and 6,347.66 summing to 15,382.66 with large sovereign figures 129,303,700 and 100,000,000. It underscores capital allocations within the New Deal era context.
New York Central and Pennsylvania railways reportedly plan a joint system under a cooperative policy. William K. Vanderbilt is described as the largest Pennsylvanian stockholder with influence spreading toward the New Haven, Boston & Maine and other feeders. The move signals vast consolidation potential and aims to control hundreds of miles of track, surpassing English networks.
The First Corps of Cadets M V M mounted a summer encampment on their grounds in Hingham to conduct the annual state military drill. Colonel Edmands commands, with Quartermaster Clarke preparing the camp. Governor Wolcott’s party may visit Tuesday. the cadets marched from the armory on Columbus Avenue, Boston, to the new union station reinforced by police and a brass band.
Louise Cheever, wife of illustrator George Halm, wed twenty five years ago in Boston near Elijah Kellogg's home. The couple shared Boston art and literature circles until Halm's death in April. Cheever, now destitute, pleaded guilty in Police Court to shoplifting, claiming no motive beyond despair. She awaits trial on $500 bail, describing life in a poverty stricken basement with her son.
Officials of the Boston & Maine and Fitchburg Railroad Company denied rumors that their lines would join the New York Central system. The rumored plan, began with absorbing the Boston & Albany, and involved the New York Central and Pennsylvania railroads gaining control of Fitchburg and B and M lines, creating a vast unprecedented consolidation.
Boston and Maine and Fitchburg railroad officials told reporters yesterday they have no knowledge of any plan to bring their lines under the control of the New York Central or W K Vanderbilt.
At Onwentsia Golf Club Lake Forest Illinois July 7 1899 Eastern man B M Harriman Meadowbrook Hempstead L I defeated Charles B McDonald to reach the final while defending champion Findlay S Douglas needed a hard fought win over W J Travis to advance. The decisive championship match is set for tomorrow with Harriman facing Douglas in a Scotch native American title bout.
The Fra Diavolo steamship owned by Edwards collided with a wrecked vessel from Hustler of the Merritt and Chapman Wrecking Company roughly 300 yards west of the North River. The incident occurred in New York on July 7.
A Brookline town meeting at Town Hall with 26 residents approved Chapter 135 of the Acts of 1899 to create a fire commissioner with full control and annual reports. The selectmen appoint the commissioner for a term of years and the panel may purchase apparatus and regulate the department. The meeting also authorized a ten year waste paper contract and approved multiple appropriations for streets, water mains, schools, and public safety facilities.
Post reporter finds Sampson has not arrived at Lieutenant Roy C. Smith’s Cambridge home as rumor suggested. Smith says no visit expected. typhoid illness of Miss Nannie Sampson is mild, and no new health concerns for Sampson. He is on leave and believed to be at his New Jersey home.
Mrs Bartholomew Lydon reappears in Warren July 7 with 571.35 in her pocket. She had wandered wooded hills after a savings bank withdrawal and lost two nights. She is 65 and says she was not harmed though exhausted, unable to explain her route or whereabouts.
Kaiser William proposes to send the Meteor for a trial against Lipton's Shamrock and the Prince of Wales's Britannia. Sir Thomas Lipton hints Shamrock will be ready to race Britannia next week, heightening interest in the America's Cup challenge across the Atlantic.
Sir Thomas Lipton spoke aboard his Erin at Southampton noting Shamrock needs a day or two more work before sails. He expects no spin until Monday or Tuesday, plans trial races with Britannia this month, and aims to move Shamrock to the Clyde late July then to New York in August.
New York July 7 Columbia and Defender left Tompkinsville in tow and arrived at their moorings off Premium Point New Rochelle without incident. A second trial race is planned tomorrow at Larchmont with a start time of 11:20.
Miss Lillian Burkhart, famed actress, bet five building lots worth 2000 dollars on Harvard beating Yale in New London. Charles F. Smith, a Yale booster, posted odds and then handed over deeds for five lots at St James Park Long Island after Harvard swept the three races.
Springfield July 17 Keough Holyoke tax collector James C Keough charged with embezzling about 150 000 to 200 000 from Holyoke is again in county jail He was released on 49 000 sureties including a 10 000 cash bond John P Farley of Boston helped arrange bonds but two Boston men backed out leaving Keough in custody of Sheriff Clark awaiting new bond filings
Ex Senator Arthur P. Gorman of Maryland and wife and daughter reached Boston about 6 pm and visited the Ven Me. He came from New York where he met Mayor Van Wyck and other leaders to perfect an alliance of Southern and Eastern Democrats to press for a national convention plank opposing trusts and the Philippines policy, with a currency plank to unite gold and silver Democrats for 1900.
Henley on Thames July 7 The Henley royal regatta concluded in favorable weather with Magdalen College Oxford easily defeating the German crew in the Stewards Cup. Eton won the ladies challenge plate ahead of Pembroke while Leander beat London in the Diamond Sculls final and Magdalen also claimed the Diamond challenge cup with a strong finish.
In Detroit on July 7 Bishop B. W. Arnett led ten Endeavor meeting as rain pounded a tent. Rev. Dr. Quayle of Indianapolis was summoned to Kansas to be at his dying father. Dr. Barrows’s address faced downpour but continued after umbrellas rose. A district and city union officers conference led by General Secretary Baer followed, urging unity and expansion.
Ten year old Frank N McNulty of 114 Longwood avenue was picked up by Inspector Collins in an alley and spent the night at Chardon Street Home He says truants authorities pursued him for missing school He wandered city two months sleeping in Feeney s coal yard worn shoes and garments discarded due to dirt His parents were notified and are expected to take him home today.
Chelsea officers Sergeant Gaillac and Patrolman Gooding rounded up several curfew violators last night. Youths arrested include John R. Needham aged 15 of 174 Walnut Street Thomas G. Stevenson aged 15 of 22 Poplar Street and Robert J. Ballam aged 15 of 49 Winnisimmet Street.
A New York Journal notes the first actual photograph of the Shamrock published in this country. The item highlights the novelty of the image and its publication in a leading American newspaper.
In Concord on July 7 a Republican disruption looms as ex governor Bussel charges United States Senator Gallinger with civil service violations and campaign abuses. Chandler allies plan to challenge Gallinger’s control and seek Chandler’s Senate return. Civil Service Commissioners will hear witnesses next Tuesday with Gov Chandler and federal officeholders among those summoned.
In Santiago July 7, the yellow fever outbreak grips the city with 132 cases and 27 deaths. Hotels report infections among American adventurers and other adults who ignore health rules. Boniato Camp reports serious conditions while Cuban soldiers join aid efforts amid mass arrivals and looming subsistence concerns for 11,000 newcomers.
Waterbury Vermont July 7 prospecting on the farm of George B Smalley near the Stowe line shows copper ore in sufficient quantity to warrant mining A group of Boston men secured the right to work paying a sum and will begin operations The surface ore has been assayed at about 15 dollars per ton of rock
In Bryan’s Ohio remarks he argues for federal action against trusts, criticizes state efforts, and urges constitutional powers to crush monopolies. He denounces monometallism, cites Griggs on trust controls, and urges independence for the Philippines while supporting Cuban independence. Massachusetts’ Georges Fred Williams closes with a toast to The Hastern Democrats.
The Ohio Association of Democratic Clubs formed in Columbus with E. B. Finley of Bucyrus as permanent chairman and Charles l. Swain as Cincinnati secretary. About 100 delegates attended as resolutions endorsed the Chicago platform and urged renominating William Jennings Bryan. They denounced militarism and autocracy and blamed trusts and tariff systems for economic ills.
A compact notice describes Metropolitan Manufacturing succeeding American Wring as retailer of wringers and related tools at 77 79 Pra. It notes prompt order handling and lists Rostes 2690 as a reference or contact term.
Jack O'Brien of New York defeated Cal Hawkins of California in a fast 25 round bout at the Broadway Athletic Club. O'Brien dominated after the fifteenth round despite Hawkins injuring his left hand. The match, initially billed under Queensbury rules, ended amid crowd dissatisfaction and disputed fouls. Preliminary Billy Barrett and George Munroe drew in twelve rounds. Three thousand spectators attended.
Parker wins a six round bout in Denver, defeating Carrig with a clear performance. The match, held in July, highlights Parker's boxing prowess and improves his standing in Colorado athletics circles.
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