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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1899

Page

6

Calamitous Stock Market Summary From Boston Exchange

Boston July 28 report shows high and low prices, closing bids and asks with tobacco of Western railroads and crop outlook. Notable items include Little Tiger Gold Mining dividend of 1 percent payable Aug 15, Fortuna and La Republica consolidation, Flint and Pere Marquette stock moves, and ore sales at Joplin. Market moods and bank reserve discussions frame the session alongside mining developments and railroad chatter.

New York Manana Boston Sir Francis Brown & Co Chicago Atchison Railroad Kansas California Rock Island Burlington Dalrymple Red River Valley St. Paul & Northern Pacific Railroad Little Tiger Gold Mining Company Little Tiger Gold J. F. McLaughlin Anta Fe Gold and Copper Company United Zinc and Lead Company Joplin Fortuna la Republica Flint Pere Marquette Chicago & West Michigan Detroit, Grand Rapids & Western Boston Stock Exchange Eiielegraph and Telephone Company Michigan Telephone Company George H. Flint Dilleway & Starr Y State Gas Kid Emington Coal & Coke Owland Gas & Coke Elm River Mayflower United States Oil Great Lakes Vepper Company R. B. Estey The Revenue Leasing. & Mining Company

Lease details revealed for Boston and Albany line transfer

The Boston & Albany lease to the New York Central & Hudson River railroad is public, covering all franchises and property with Schedule A exemptions. A supplementary transfer option values exempted ferry property at 4 million dollars via 100 year bonds, with rent set at 600 thousand annually plus 10 thousand per year for ten years, and ongoing preservation costs for the lessor.

Boston ‘& Albany Railroad New York Central ‘& Hudson River Railroad Corporation New York Central Boston & Albany Company Ton & Albany Railroad’ Company Boston Essor Pittsfield & North Adams Ware River Railroad Company North Brookfield Railroad Company Providence, Ebster & Springfield Railroad Company Chester & Becket Railroad Company

Court Martial for Otis Stirs War Department Debates

Reports from Manila claim a court martial against General E. Otis may be prepared. Documents allegedly prove conflicting orders and dangerous retreats. Suppressed despatches involve Generals Lawton MacArthur Hale and Hall. Corbin blocks public release.

Washington Otis War Department Manila Djutant Corbin Wton MacArthur Ovenshine Hale Hall Coud Sty Lawton

New Naval Constructor Joins Charlestown Yard

Naval Constructor William J. Baxter reported at the Charlestown Navy Yard to relieve Joseph Feaster who retires Aug. 6 at the age of years. Baxter comes from Washington and was appointed from Ohio after entering the Naval Academy in 1897. He has served as naval cadet on the Lancaster and Kearsarge and as assistant engineer on the Swatara with overseas training in naval architecture.

William J. Baxter Charlestown Navy Yard Joseph Feaster Baxter Washington Ohio Naval Academy Lancaster and Kearsarge Swatara

Florence Willems's Brief Life in New York Tenderloin

Nellie Harding of Asbury Park recalls her late husband Charles A Brant shot in St Louis last year. She had planned to join him, cut ties at home, but fate led to tragedy. The city talks of a Cincinnati man confessing involvement with two accomplices in the crime.

Asbury Park Nellie Harding Charles A. Brant St. Louis Cincinnati Brant

Columbia vessel undergoes rigging overhaul at Bristol

The Columbia lies offshore at Bristol after replacing the bowsprit and installing a new metal mast strut. The forestay, copper and steel wire rope, and updated windlass were fitted, with the topmast hoisted for the first time since mainmast steps. Shipwork aims for ready condition by tomorrow.

Bristol R. J Columbia

Shamrock to sail from Clyde for New York Tuesday

London July 28 The departure of the Shamrock from the Clyde for New York has been definitely fixed for Tuesday.

Shamrock London Clyde New York

Tragic murder case ties love, robbery motives in St Louis

Nellie Harding’s case unfolds from a California marriage to Brant, ending with his murder. Henry Moreys Edward Hellman and John Connors implicated. Connors admits firing the fatal shot. The confessing gunman hints at more to tell, but justice cannot restore what was lost.

Woman Seeks Fortune in Indiana Estate Claim

Denver woman Mrs John Tapscott travels to Marion Indiana to gather evidence for a possible half of a 6 million dollar New York estate left by her grandfather She alleges she was kidnapped as a baby by a gambler who passed her off as his own and that a Marion physician holds key facts supporting her claim

Denver Col John Tapscott Marion Ind New York Indiana

Brief Life in Tenderloin Florence Williams Case

Florence Williams a 20 year old with beauty noted in resorts fell ill after taking a pill at the Cairo cafe. Doctors in Bellevue treated her for five grains of opium and she seeks forgiveness from her father once released. Mary Willis helped summon aid and a cab.

New York Florence Williams Bellevue Florence Cairo Mary Willis

Accidents Reported Near Cranston Street and City Hospital

Several collisions on Cranston Street and at a City hospital area left injured people. Patrick Naffert’s car crash caused facial injuries and leg fractures while another driver, Wan, was taken to City Hospital. Police notes mention Cooke and other residents affected in the Cranston Street vicinity.

Patrick Naffert Cranston

Foster Bruce Wins Three Mile Dory Race at Gloucester

Foster Bruce of Gloucester, defending New England dory champion, beat Mark Lynch of Canada by a boat length in a Gloucester Athletic Club race on Chebacco Pond. The event carried a $500 purse and finished in 2 minutes 14 seconds. Lynch endured a broken oarlock late but offered a rematch with Bruce.

Essex Foster Bruce Gloucester New England Mark Lynch Canada Gloucester Athletic Club Chebacco Pond Bruce Lynch

Unusual Wedding Reception Aboard Battleship in Bar Harbor

Miss Susan Train will wed Augustus Noble Hand on August 5 at an Episcopal Church in Bar Harbor as the Massachusetts battleship anchors nearby. A reception aboard the Massachusetts will follow the ceremony, hosted by Captain Charles Train and attended by the Hand family from Elizabethport New Jersey.

Bar Harbor Susan Trein Charles Train Massachusetts Augustus Noble Hand Richard T. Hand Elizabethport N. J Episcopal Church

Sunday Church Services At Tremont Temple And Nearby

A compilation of Sunday schedules for Tremont Temple and nearby churches. Details include sermon topics such as The Peerless Book and Wayside Ministrations, plus service times for Berkeley Temple Old South Church Fourth Church and more with welcome notes and musical offerings.

Tremont Sapbath Aevr P.nsen Tiar Hest Ptist Ieago Seveunday Berkeley Temple C, Paerris Allston Buck Gray Miss Olive Tsaen Nore Nolo Norris Onryl Florio Mendelsohn Ae Fon H. Dow J. N. Dua Leslie Allitsen R. J. Floody

Itchion Pipe Cure Advertises 50 Cent Ointment

An advertisement claims a cure for an itch, urging immediate relief. The text promotes a 50 cent ointment with a brief sales pitch, mentioning a vendor named Samael.

Samael

Ripley Beats Travis for Shinnecock Title in Open Match

At Shinnecock Hills Southampton July matchplay, A I Ripley of Oakley Mass defeated Walter J Travis two up with one to play after a long duel. Ripley rallied late, taking key holes including the sixteenth and seventeenth to seal the victory.

Southampton Shinnecock Hills Harry Hollins Walter J. ‘Travis A. I. Ripley Oakley Mass Travis Ripley Tipley Brillant Atyte Cee Pley Travie Lkely

Ripley Wins National Golf Honors Over Walter Travis

A. L. Ripley, a five year golfer from Andover Mass. who once built his own course, defeated Walter J Travis the Oakland expert to claim national honors. Ripley, active in tennis, is vice president of the Hide and Leather Bank of Boston and known in financial circles as well as golf.

A. L. Ripley Peateresy Walter J Travis Oakland Andover Mass Cambridge Golf Ub Oakley Country Club Hs Haw Pace Boston Ripley Hide and Leather Bank

Man Despondent Boston Man Takes Fatal Acid Lethal Dose

Patrick Simley of 65 West Dedham Street Boston drank muriatic acid in Merry Mount Park and was hospitalized in Quincy in a life threatening condition. He told doctors he was despondent over finances and later sought a physician to end his agony.

Quincy Patrick Simley Dedham Street Boston Merry Mount Park Quincy Hospital Simley

President McKinley Walks With Family at Plattsburg

President McKinley and private secretary Cortelyou stroll with his niece Miss Duncan along the Plattsburg dock. They encounter an old man fishing and the President feeds him a pie while a message about Congress is noted.

Plattsburg N. Y Tybeke Mae Lattsburg

Concerts for Ward 6 A Bryan Associates Meeting

A largely attended Bryan Associates meeting appointed committees to oversee precincts and plan meatval efforts. With no band concerts at North Hind Park this summer the group aims to raise funds for siteners and related events.

Bryan Associates North Hind Park Siteneras Evenda Gresaman Nad

Davis and Larned Triumph in Eastern Tennis Matches

The article covers Davis and Larned advancing in the Eastern tennis event, with Davis defeating Se in a hard fought set and Larned sweeping his semi final. It notes Wright’s strong backhand, Paret’s improved game, and the doubles showing with Davis-Sikadiagte and other pairs, as spectators saw close, exhibition style play and upcoming finals.

D.F. Davis Davis - Sikadiagte Paret Davis Bart Larned Wada Wright Daven Tany Larned Wright Tharned C.cceesesenese Ane Huntington Coéman Darin Dwight F. Davis George L. W

Captain Barker in Boston Amid Philippine Quest

Captain Barker of the Battleship Oregon in Boston stays at theThemne e When, asked about the Philippine question. He described expansionist talk and a large coalition seeking independence, and he emphasized the need to secure autonomy for the region.

Barker Oregon Boston Themne Philippine

Zanes the Pool Player Dead in New Jersey Hospital

Albert Sau a pool player died at the State Hospital in Princepan New Jersey after ten years of illness. The notice records his death and sparse life details from the fragmentary clipping.

Zanes Princepan N. J Albert Sau

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