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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1899

Page

6

Blue Monday in markets hits copper and rail shares

Markets faced pressure on Monday with heavy liquidation after New York bank results. Mass Consolidated and Wyoming Consolidated copper stocks rose amid promotion talks, while Atchison weakened. Mining notes, dividend news from Louisville & Nashville, and plans for consolidations and rail deals accompany a broad financial panorama.

New York Bank New York Brooklyn Metropolitan Traction Manhattan Boston the Herald Mass Consolidated Mining Company New York Central Boston & Albany Massachusetts Atchison London Atchison Securities Lannon Barnato New England Cotton Yarn Company Kidder, Peabody & Co Louisville & Nashville Mayflower Fortuna New England Electric Vehicle Massachusetts Electric Bay State Gas Utah Consolidated Franklin Centennial Vanderbilt Centennial Mining Company State Street Union Land Meeting Wyoming Consolidated Copper Company Messrs Samuel Newhouse H. H. Boyce Brockley Shaw Wyoming Mining District Wyoming Consolidated Wyominguthern James P. O’brien Goldore Mining Orphan Joy Signel New York Funds ANGE Wisconsin Central Reorganizati Committee Victoria

Joshua Brown & Co. Securities Deposit Note

Joshua Brown and Company acts for investors in securities dealings. The notice outlines deposits allowed with checks on margin and roe care. The firm emphasizes agency for clients and discusses deposits and margin terms in a concise financial services notice.

Falidta Iorest ROE Nurce

Mining progress and dividend declared by Jersey Central

The report describes ongoing underground work with cross cuts and extensions near Knowlton and Ogime, noting the cross cut will extend about 776 feet and rock completion expected within eight months. The Jersey Central directors have declared a regular quarterly dividend of 1 percent, payable August 1, with books closing July 14 and reopening July 2.

Victoria Jersey Central

Uninvited guest stirs Alaska hunting party tale

Representative William Sulzer and H De Manville sailed for Alaska on the Dirigo for a hunting trip. An uninvited but influential woman, who calls herself Mrs Harrington of New York, joined the outing. She allegedly gossiped with Sulzer, sent a telegram via Rev J M Scott, and visited Mrs Harrington’s apartments at the Metropole Hotel before traveling north with the men. The woman is identified as Dorothy Harrington Mason, a notable figure in New York Democratic circles in 1897.

Vancouver B. C William Sulzer H. de Manville New York Alaska Dirigo Sulzer Scott Dorothy Harrington Mason Mason Empire State Bartholdi Lenox Lyceum

Criminal Court Sentences at July Superior Court

The July sitting of the Superior Criminal Court opened with Judge Richardson. Harry W. Lindsey was guilty of robbery. John Silver was acquitted of attempted breaking and entering a cigar shop. John Dolan pleaded guilty to robbery and got 3 to 4 years in State Prison. Crowley Cassity and Feehan pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and were placed on probation. McNeil got probation for forgery. Powers received 4 to 6 years for larceny from the person. Robert Lee got 3 to 5 years for robbery. Josephine McDonald was jailed a year for drunkenness. James Ryan three months for a similar offense. Rose Hunt six months for being a common night walker.

Superior Criminal Court Richardson Harry W. Lindsey John Silver Washington Street John Dolan State Charles E. Crowley John Cassity Thomas Feehan John McNeil Fred Stanton Alfred J. King Thomas Powers Robert Lee Josephine McDonald Sherborn James Ryan Rose Hunt

Young's Will Ends After No Contest Declared

No contest over George Young's will, probate decree allowed, time to appeal expired with no filings. Estate appraised at 345666.32 dollars. Most of the property leaves to Henrietta Rand, niece of his wife, with all but one objectors having assented to the decree.

George Young Young Henrietta Rand

Fire kills two in Forsyth Street paint shop blast

An explosion at Abraham Finkelstein’s Forsyth Street paint shop in New York fatally burned Mrs. Finkelstein and her son Isidor, while her husband and father sustained fatal injuries. Neighbors recall the woman and boy were inside with the husband when the blast occurred. A can of turpentine near a gas stove exploded, spraying flames. The wife dragged him into the hall before perishing with the child in a stairwell fire.

New York Abraham Finkelstein Forsyth Street

Bettina Girard Bard Brat of Washington Society

Bettina Girard daughter of General Girard once a Washington society leader lies in a drunken stupor near death at Bellevue Hospital. Once famed as a comic opera star she married rich men, endured multiple divorces, and now begs loans. She recalls a life of luxury and splendor ending in degradation and sorrow. She laments lack of charity for women and wonders if any white remains in her blackened life.

New York Bettina Girard General Girard Washington Society Bellevue Hospital Dave Betty

Queen Victoria Kiss Society Member Dies at Nine

Mrs Eleanor Jeffreys, English from Raleigh Essex, died in Paris aged 9 yesterday. She was the last surviving member of the Society of the Kiss Royal, formed by forty five London girls who kissed Queen Victoria as a baby for a shilling each. The story recalls the infant Princess in Richmond Park, the nurse, and the nurse’s pony cart. Victoria later honored the group with an autograph letter.

Paris Eleanor Jeffreys Raleigh Essex Society of the Kiss Royal Queen Victoria Richmond Park London Victoria England Society of the Royal Kiss

Fight Over Mrs Botkin Inmate Guard Fight in Prison

Wilmington July 10 Detectives report California authorities connect a new crime to the romances of Mrs Cordelia Botkin who is serving a life term in San Francisco for murder. Guard Frank McFarland and Louis Kirschbaum clashed during interviews with McFarland, Kirschbaum struck with a blackjack and is hospitalized McFarland is jailed awaiting outcome of the guard’s injuries.

Wilmington Del Bernard J. McVey Delaware Cordelia Botkin San_ Francisco John_P. Dunning Joshua Deane Dover California Botkin John P. Dunning Frank McFarland Louis Kirschbaum Mrs. Botkin McFarland Kirschbaum

Bendix Must Pay Support and Custody Ruling

Mrs. Sarah Bendix won a decree for separate support and child custody from Judge Grant in Suffolk County Court. Theodore Bendix, musical director and composer, ordered to pay her immediate sums and $16 weekly for support of her and the two minor children. The couple, married about 17 years, have been largely separated. a seven week gap since Mrs. Bendix had him arrested for non support. The Municipal Court had previously handled the non payment case, with $10 weekly already paid.

Sarah Bendix Grant Suffolk Theodore Bendix Dix

Mrs. Dodge's Jewels Seizure Ordered

Collector Bidwell announced seizure of Mrs. Phyllis E. Dodge jewels smuggled into the country. The case moves to United States Attorney General Burnett for review and possible condemnation proceedings.

New York Bidwell Phyllis E. Dodge United States Burnett

Print Cloth Market Steady in Fall River Trade

In Fall River on July 10 the print cloth market remains steady and unchanged at 234 cents. Prices show no movement, reflecting a quiet session and stable demand across buyers and sellers.

Fall River

Navy bids called for dock at Seattle Washington

The Navy plans a dock project in Seattle with a bid total of 108,600. The July 10 notice asks contractors to submit proposals for the facility work at the port, detailing requirements and timelines.

Washington Navy Tment Ee & Oe Setone Ee Sant

Prince of Monaco Declines Duel Over Title Dispute

The Prince of Monaco refuses to duel Count de Castellane, deeming the latter’s title bogus and beneath him. Castellane’s challenge followed his protests over Dreyfus support and a spat with Anna Gould’s husband, amid Paris press scrutiny and a looming Monaco visit for Mme Dreyfus.

Prince of Monaco Anna Gould Castellane Dreyfus Mme. Dreyfus Monseigneur The Siecle Jay Gould Paris Tie M. Turot la Petite Republique Count de Castellane

Boston Food Fair Set for October Grand Exhibition

Boston prepares for a grand fourth Food Fair by the Boston Retail Grocers Association. The event at Mechanics' Building will host national firms with space nearly sold out, including American Cereal Company and Armour & Co. Applications pour in from across the country as Boston again amplifies its leadership in food fairs and promotes hygienic standards.

Boston Boston Retail Grocers’ Association New England Mechanics Huntington Avenue Boston Public Library North South Union American Broom & Brush Co Amsterdam N. Y American Cereal Company Chicago Ill Acton Creamery West Acton Mass American Food Co American Relish Co Indianapolis Ind American Symmetroscope Co American Wringer Co New York Anker Manufacturing Co Armour & Co Arnold Boscowan Mills Penacook Baker Winthrop M Babbitt, B. T Bell, William G. & Co Bamacea Company Carney, M. F. & Co Cereal Machine Co Worcester Cushman Bros. Co Cleveland Foundry Co Cleveland Cne Whest Company Minneapolis Congo Blacking Co Chickering, Elmer Century Corset Co Cushing Medical Supply Co Cynosure Cycle Co DeMerritt, A. E de Rochers Mme Philadelphia Penn Edison Phonograph Co Fox Albert S Fairfield -Green Co Brunswick Farwell & Noyes Lynn Fleischman Yeast Co Grant Malden Gorsline & Co Goodridge, Barrett & Co Hansen's Laboratory Little Falls Hecker, Jones Jewell Milling Co

Fast train to Saratoga inaugurations announced

Saratoga service will begin July 10 via the Fitchburg railroad leaving Boston at 11 a m and arriving in Saratoga at 6 p m. Indications point to a very successful season at the noted resort.

Saratoga Fitchburg Boston

Unique Punishment for Wilful Boy Shapes James McDonough

Seven year old James McDonough is punished for breaking and entering a freight car by wearing girls' dresses. His father, ashamed, says James must don dresses until he behaves, noting the method has kept him indoors. The article recalls James's school days and prior scrapes, including plant damage and bad company.

Lad James James McDonolgh Luston & Maine Railroad Post

No Agreement Reached in Granite Mills Dispute

July 10 Fall River The Granite cotton mills treasurer denied Secretary McGuire of the Mill Firemen's Union that 17 cents hourly was granted and said no agreement exists. Union officials warn of a strike next Saturday if no concessions are offered, with new workers already hired to start July 17 if the strike proceeds. Strangers applied at the state inspector's office amid ongoing labor tension.

Fall River Granite Cotton Mills McGuire Shore

Higlister Sues Mrs French Over Ring Case Damages

Frank Higlister, previously acquitted of stealing three diamond rings from Julia B. French of 10 Newbury Street Back Bay, has filed a Superior Civil Court suit against Mrs French seeking 30 000 dollars for alleged malicious prosecution false arrest and defamation of character. The matter may be set for August with the equity bill returnable then.

Frank Higlister Julia B. French Newbury Street Back Bay Superior Criminal Court French Higlister

Tavern er still at large in death case

E G Franson and Dr C Carlson were arraigned in Charmee Municipal Court on charges of complicity in Mary Mclin’s death from criminal operation. Their cases were continued. Dr. William Teverner, wanted in connection with the case, remains at large.

E. G. Franson C. Carlson Mary Mclin Te Qacee Cotton Charmeee Williare Teverner Sti

Seery Murder Inquest Set for Tomorrow

Dedham July 10 The inquest in the Seery murder case will be held tomorrow before Judge Emery Grover of the district court of northern Norfolk. The proceedings will be absolutely private.

Dedham Seery Emery Grover District Court of Northern Norfolk

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