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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1899

Page

6

Flemington mine drives 5000 ton daily capacity and copper profits

Flemington Coal & Coke Co plans rail access and 5000 tons daily output with B&O cars. Bonded debt at 500000, stock 2.25 million, annual net 305000 for dividends. New electric plant aids underground operations and reduces costs. Cochiti Rights due Aug 10 to 21. Copper market notes, Parrot and Little Tiger activity, and Arcadian mill upgrades also reported.

Arcadian Boston & Montana Calumet Franklin Centennial Parrot Bingham Little Tiger Mining Company Little Tiger Mass Consolidated Copper Mining Company Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railroad Company Mass Mass Stamp Keweenaw Bay American Bell Telephone Com N. L. Amster Boston Continental Old Dominion Lake District Butte Camp Cripple Creek Utah Guanajuato Company Mexico Charles H. Rollins The Cadets J. Francis Brown & Co Fitzgeralds Arnold Ashbed Humboldt Meadow James McNaught Northern Isi Railroad Company Flemington Coal & Coke Company Flemington Baltimore & Ohio Couny Treasury Cochiti Messrs Ashley Watson Charlies H. Paine Houghton Atchison J. E Crandon Transcript Europe New England Gas & Coke Mayflower Fortuna i New York Montana Cemency Homestake Pa Canyon Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Leopold Arcadian Copperompany Kidwell Pinkham

Winthrop Mining Co. Notice Announces Prospectus Action

Notice from Winthrop Mining Co. regarding the closing of its former term and related obligations. The document references Devonshire and Sikhas as parties and notes June as a key date for proceeding actions.

Bop Mining Michigan

Five Thousand Bushels and Margin Commentary

A clipped business note discusses large grain margins and brokerage activity. It references Wheat in Chicago and firms like Howard Crosby & Co. amid a sales pitch encouraging local business, noting margins of five thousand bushels and ten point spreads.

Chicago Howard, Crosby & Co

Ingersoll's Body Cremated In New York Crematory

The body of Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll was moved from his Dobbs Ferry home to a special train bound for Grand Central then taken to Fresh Pond crematory on Long Island. The funeral party included Mrs Ingersoll and two daughters among others. incineration lasted about six hours and ashes were placed in a bronze urn.

New York Robert G. Ingersoll Ingersoll Dobbs Ferry Grand Central Depot Kensica Oo. J. Smith

Boston Messenger Boys Strike Rumor Circulates

Rumor says messenger boys of the Boston District Messenger Company may strike Monday, with about 200 workers possibly joining if the main office participates. They currently earn 40 percent of business and seek 212 cents per delivered message and weekly pay, arguing the company violates weekly payment laws.

Boston District Messenger Company

Great Lakes Copper Company Offers 50000 Shares

The Great Lakes Copper Company announces copper deposits and by products nickel gold cobalt. Reduction works are being erected using Professor Anton Graf's ore reduction process. Subscription books open July 25 to July 31 at 3 p.m. at $2.00 per share with 50000 shares offered.

Anton Graf

Copper Queen Mining offers second stock block in oversubscribed issue

Oversubscribed first block of 30000 shares prompts Copper Queen Mining Co to offer another block before price advance. Call or write Frederick W. Will, 27 Steele St, Boston, Mass, for full information and references on this promising ore rich property.

Copper Queen Mining CO Freptrick W. Will Stele St. Boxton Mass

Boy Wonder of Charlestown Makes Wood Electric Car

John Guild, a Charlestown boy of 14, carves and assembles a complete electric car and locomotive from wood. His model includes interiors and mechanism, with a brake operated by twine, and a yellow painted exterior bearing signs like real street cars.

Charlestown John Guild Johnnie John

Price Rise in Shoes Sparks National Movement

Scarcity in hides and brisk leather demand push shoe prices up 7 1 2 percent with possible 10 percent increases. Cincinnati manufacturers sparked the move, circulating letters for delegates to a Philadelphia convention aimed at national action by shoe producers nationwide. The Boston shoe and leather market is noted.

Cincinnati Philadelphia Boston

Young Johnnie Guild Whittles Worlds From Wood

Johnnie Guild, a boy from Canada who aids his hobby by whittling at home and at his father’s store, crafts miniature trains and carriages. He enjoys drawing and aims for art or science study, despite being placed in a lower grade after moving. Local kids watch trains pass on the nearby tracks.

Baldwin Street Johnnie Canada John

Luetgert Found Dead in Joliet Penitentiary Cell

Adolph L Tuet gert a wealthy sausage maker from Chicago was found dead in his Joliet prison cell after an inquest. Authorities could not determine the cause of death. The Luetgert murder trial in Chicago had attracted wide attention as a sensational case alleging wife killings in a factory basement.

Skeleton of Prospector Found Near Shoal Bay

In Shoal Bay B C a prospector Allan Cameron disappeared in June and his skeleton was found nearby, stripped of flesh. Police say he likely fell into a crevice wounding his leg and unable to move.

Westminster B. C Shoal Bay British Columbia Allan Cameron Shes Bay Cameron

Shoe Prices Rise as Leather Costs Climb

Reports from shoe manufacturers and wholesalers say leather shortages push prices up. Prices for shoes have increased from 5 to 12 1/2 cents a pair with further rises likely, yet firms vow to maintain quality. Dealers pause purchases but expect steady orders as leather markets stay tight.

Swam Three Miles From Bass Point to Crescent Beach

Charles W. Miles and Oscar H. Dorr of Meridian Street East Boston swam about three miles yesterday afternoon from Bass Point to Crescent Beach. Miles, 42, real estate dealer, stood six feet tall and weighed about pounds, while Dorr is 14 with no special training. They started at Nahanton by boat, reached Crescent Beach after about a day’s effort, and were met by onlookers as they neared the finish.

Charles W. Pigeon Oscar H. Dorr Meridian Street Boston Bass Point Crescent Beach Wotene St Boston Dorr Nahanton Crescent Crescen Secaen

Boston and Albany lease explained to shareholders

Directors of the Boston and Albany Railroad explain a proposed 999 year lease of rail lines and property to the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad. They tout tax exemption, $4 million reserved assets, and projected per share income, arguing the lease secures stronger long term returns than independent operation.

Boston & Albany Railroad Company New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Boston & Albany New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Company Massachusetts New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company New York Central New England Boston &Albany Railroad Company New York Central & Hudson River Railto Company Oston & Providence Railroad Corporation Old Colony Railroad Company York Central & Hudson River Railroad Company Raegner Roberts Pennsylvania Railroad Company New York Central Railroad Company Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Chicago Chicago & Northwestern Boston Directo Edward D Hayden

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