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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1895

Page

5

Copper is King boosts Montana stock to new highs

Copper stocks rallied with Montana nearing 9 1 2 amid a broader boom. Analysts cite rising domestic demand from Electrical industry and future mine openings as supportive, while forecasts warn of possible declines before a final peak. Other copper shares such as Butte Kearsarge and Osceola show activity, and Arnolds and Centennials receive investor interest amid talk of development schemes and disappointing past shafts.

Montana Bigelow Group Arnold Butte Kearsarge Osceola Centennial National Humboldt Stock Exchange Burlington Atchison Sterling Exchange Boston

Special Copper Stocks Advertisement

An advertisement from White Commission Co at 25 Congress Square Boston and 66 Devonshire St promises honest stock execution on opening market prices with a five point margin for 10 shares or more. It notes covering Boston and New York Stock Exchanges and offers 1 percent commission on stocks bonds and grain.

Boston New York White Commission CO Congress Square Devonshire St

Local magnate denies tax sale peril amid vast holdings

John McGinnis declares his finances strong and solvent, denies owing debts in Congers City, and challenges purported judgments. He says property valued at 150000 includes Grand Rockland Hotel and related assets, vows to meet obligations, and contests a tax sale in the September Supreme Court term in New City.

McGinnis Responds to Post Criticism in Conyers Clash

John McGinnis writes a letter to refute a Friday morning article in the Congers City Paper, defending his leadership in Conyers and accusing Harry Walker of unfair attack. He recounts financial troubles from the Boston Land Company, a dissolved partnership with Mr Stern, tax disputes, court actions, and a failed ice business after investing heavily in a lake and ice venture.

Toto Congers City Walker Harry Walker Echo Harry John McGinnis Conyers New York Herald Boston Land Company Stern E. Stern Sol Stern

Indignation Meeting Called For John McGinnis Reception

The town of Conyers plans a gathering next Saturday to defend John McGinnis against press attacks. Citizens invite attendees to a reception at the club house on August 3, 1895, to refute slanders and honor the founder's contributions to Danvers.

Congers N. Y Boston New York John McGinnis McGinnis Citizens’ Committee Conyers Dangers

Removing the Venetian wreck by Townsend at harbor

The Harbor and Land Commission awarded the wreck removal contract for the Venetian to submarine diver George W Townsend after nine bids. Townsend receives 99 percent of sale proceeds from salvaged material, the Commonwealth 1 percent, with completion guaranteed before November 30 and $5000 deposited as performance security. Work to begin later this week under commission supervision.

Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners State Ledge George W. Townsend Mr. Townsend Townsend Commonwealth Cunard Aurania Liverpool Queenstown New York Sagamore Warren Line Fenton Grand Banks Board of Trade London Boston Messrs F. W. Whittemore H. E. Warner S. C. Bennett E. Farnham A. A. Fengar United States Woodbury Washington Atlantic Works Fengar Sarah Azores Fayal E. A. Adams & Co Lillian E. Ellis Nellie J. Edwards George H. Townsend Abbott B. Parker Edward H. Fuller William Ward

Public control versus public ownership in Boston Harbor docks

Docks and wharves commissioners debated Boston Harbor plans with John C. Watson arguing for public control and terminal facilities to attract cargoes, and Frederick E. Day advocating gradual public ownership. Watson stressed rail links and East vs South Boston as favorable to public-led terminal development, while Day urged state control of land between Jefferies Point and Winthrop to enable low-cost handling of exports and imports, envisioning state-backed ports and railroads.

John C. Watson Frederick E. Day Mr. Watson Peabody Boston East Boston South Boston Jefferies Point Governor’s Island Winthrop San Francisco Times

Big Rug and Carpet Sale From Dimick Stock Sale

Boston shoppers flock to 568 and 562 Washington street as Thomas O Callaghan Co sells off J W Dimick Co NY carpets at half and less prices. Royal Wiltons Smyrna Japanese and Oriental rugs offered. stock includes straw mats remnants and misfits. Sale runs through the week with vast stock on display.

Thomas O'Callaghan & Co Washington Street J. W. Dimick Company New York City Boston

Lynn Policemen Guessing Handcuff Mystery

Lynn July 30 two men last seen on Willow street handcuffed together were not located. A fragment of a new handcuff was found behind Hemenway brothers factory by Patrolman Thorne. Police speculate an officer may have arrested them and hidden the incident, with orders to return cuffs to cover the loss. Deputy Marshal Nelson suggests officers may be required to surrender handcuffs to uncover the responsible arresting officer.

Correction of a Correction Letter to the Editor

A reader disputes a central labor union claim about Park Brewery and its proprietor Mr Kenney. The writer asserts a correction appeared without signature, defends Kenney, and recounts a local union committee experience with union wage practices and horse shoeing before July 22.

Central Labor Union Edward O’donnell Park No. 5 Park Brewery Kenney Enney

Steamboat Line Not Aground Despite Rumor

Report of a Nan Tasket and Quincy steamboat going ashore on the lower flats Sunday night appears unfounded. The line, once spoken of, now runs only one boat under Captain Hopkins, tied at the dock. No grounding this season is noted.

Nantasket & Quincy Lower Flats Hopkins

Lowell Couple Swindled in Child Care Scheme

William Alard of Lowell claims a stranger induced him to care for a child for 300 dollars a year and clothing. On July 21 two men were involved, one produced a box with what looked like money and demanded payment, swindling him of 470 dollars. The incident occurred July 21 in Lowell.

Lowell William Alard

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