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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1899
Page
6
The Bay State Gas Company of Delaware states that Dominion Coal and New England Gas & Coke controls have funded biased Boston press, distorting the company’s true condition. They highlight unpaid interest, risky contracts, and a shift to paper corporations, urging investors to weigh their forthcoming evidence against these claims. President J Edward Addicks signs the statement.
Dominion Coal officials downplay property damage from the Caledonia mine fire while lamenting life loss, asserting underground workings are small and Everett coke production remains strong at about 400 tons daily. Shipments to New England continue without interruption as the business outlook stays solid.
Directors claim over $50,000 paid to newspapers by parties named, alleging articles are not news but creations of those parties. They recount statements by Henry M Whitney and Thomas W Lawson from 1897 about Boston gas bonds, dividends, and a looming receiver ship, arguing the New England Gas & Coke Company remains an unreleased public investment with worthless gas and coke and bonds sold to wealthy interests.
James F. Keefe, 14, son of Mrs. John F. Keefe of 107 Warren Avenue, who disappeared on April 24, is said to be in Buffalo New York. A letter from Keefe indicates he is with the Gerry Aid Society assisting him as authorities continue to verify his whereabouts.
Harry Johnson of Riverside street said he reached Buffalo by stealing freight rides last Wednesday. The boy, about Keefe's age and a playmate of Keefe, asked to see Mrs. Keefe to send money for return. Mrs. Keefe, distressed, has heard nothing since the boy disappeared and fears for him. Gerry Society aids him, and four other boys reportedly joined the trip.
Serious riots erupt in Ceccano, Lazio, after a priest excommunicates a man over a private quarrel. The community splits into rival factions, several people are reported dead, and troops have been deployed to occupy the town.
A tornado struck Bradley Neb on June 25 leveling the two story brick block of Charles Hash of New York valued at 10 000 dollars. Floyd A Walworth was trapped in the debris and seriously hurt as the post office across the street was wrecked plus several other buildings damaged.
A meeting of about forty New England and Pittsburg creditors was held to settle J McD Scott's debts, with A I Scott offering 35 cents on the dollar plus all expenses in exchange for signed releases. He deposited 10000 as a good faith guarantee. total obligations exceed 250000. Most creditors signed, while a few demanded 50 cents or more, and may be persuaded to accept. Court cases loom within two weeks if out of court deals fail.
A cock fight in Rock Hill resort near Marlboro was halted early morning by Northboro Officers Gibson and Conway. Crowd scattered. two hack drivers Fred Fitzpatrick and Carl Southwick were arrested along with two Marlboro stable hacks and a Marlboro carryall. Ten birds valued at $20 were seized with liquor. Six of the ten mains had been pulled before interruption. Fitzpatrick and Southwick were bailed in Clinton.
A Rome despatch to the Daily Mail reports the government of the South African republic is purchasing large quantities of rifles from Italian firms for immediate shipment, signaling heightened arms buildup amid regional tensions.
Tim Coakley surveys Manila and mountain districts for a forthcoming book. He explains fluency in Tagal and other languages aids study of native classes, practices law in Manila, runs import export business, and praises the country as rich with vast fortunes for Americans.
In Newhall's woods blood and brains traced to Oscar Phelps's big dog Rover. Phelps, of Cliftondale, rarely visits town. He admits shooting Rover for getting too old and buried the body after the incident, ending the murder scare.
In Havana on June 25 Detective McBride a former patent medicine seller from Wichita Kansas arrested a Black man and clubbed him on the head with two officers assisting. Onlookers surged toward the detective but Police Chief Menocal intervened taking all to police headquarters. McBride was suspended and imprisoned.
Fire swept Box 145 in Cambridge at 11 35 yesterday affecting a house at 48 Massachusetts revenue occupied by M Larner furrier. Mr Larner stored a large number of furs in a room where the fire did the most damage. Loss estimated at 1000 dollars, partly insured.
New Haven June 2 1899 President Timothy Dwight oldest Yale president delivers his last baccalaureate sermon marking his 50th graduation anniversary. Students bow in farewell as he urges faith in a loving father and reflects on life stages from youth to sunset. He bids classmates farewell and envisions a shared future in a great brotherhood.
A spectacular four alarm fire gutted the Pratt & Whitney building at 144 Pearl street, with losses estimated at 165000 to tenants and nearly 50000 for the structure. Firefighters battled smoke and flames from the 2nd to 6th floors, using water towers and fleet engines to prevent spread to adjacent properties on Purchase and Pearl streets. Two firefighters suffered minor hand injuries as crews contained the blaze. The cause remains undetermined, though oil soaked floors and an unknown man sleeping near the elevator shaft are noted as possible factors.
Park Department Union 7064 A F of L elected Andrew Bourke president Thomas McDonald vice president John Dempsey recording secretary Richard Purchell financial secretary James Lee treasurer John Woods sergeant at arms James Caldwell guide trustees John Hennessey J G Toland Michael Martin New York New Haven Hartford Railroad Freight Handlers 1527 elected P J Driscoll president James Donovan vice president Joan Holland recording secretary Jeremiah Mahoney financial secretary Michael J Casey treasurer Edward White sergeant at arms Richard Sullivan guide Alexander Stewart trustee Coal Teamsters and Handlers elected P J O Toole president James Cox vice president Thomas Gannon recording secretary F P Fall corresponding secretary John P Joyce financial secretary R J Hollard assistant secretary John J Reilly treasurer Jere Mahoney conductor James Smith warden Journeymen Barbers elected J A Leffert president George Ogilvee vice president James Byrne financial secretary William Cogswell recording Secretary William Diemer treasurer
In Newport Rhode Island on June 25, Rev Dr Braddin Hamilton, head of a New York Episcopal publication, preached on home life attacking high society divorcees. He called them educated polite well bred thieves and urged society to punish the divorcees, saying Newport must strike the death blow to its social misdeeds.
The terra cotta works of William Galloway in Philadelphia were destroyed by fire. Estimated loss is 100,000 with about 75,000 insurance. Fire likely started in a kiln, and the blaze damaged the kilns and factory facilities.
London June 5 Richard Croker and Charley Dwyer have moved their horses to Melton House Newmarket once home of trainer Matthew Dawson. Croker pays 400 a week and Wishard plans extensive alterations signaling continued heavy investment. Croker to Newmarket next week while Wishard holds carte blanche and imports top staff. Huggins remains successful with three winners at Gatwick.
Oak Hall Clothing Company advertises a big closing out sale of light summer goods. Trousers and suits will be offered, made to order from remnants in the custom department. Managers expect to lose money now to clear unsalable stock and make room for fall goods arriving in August.
Millbridge, Me about June 2 A shooting at a boarding house ends with Horatio Ramsay badly wounded by boarder George H Garrison Ramsay 45 kept a boarding house and worked as a carpenter Garrison 59 was a widower last employed as a clothing salesman A doctor says the wound to Ramsay likely fatal County Attorney Campbell has Garrison in custody and will hold a hearing tomorrow
Building Trades Council repudiates a Labor Day souvenir attributed to them and records no publication in that field. A committee to press union preference for pauper institution repairs reports future union labor. Delegates from National Garment Workers and Boot and Shoe Workers spoke for union made goods. A condolence resolution honors Mrs Harry Lloyd who died in Toronto during a visit.
In Wich Beat er Cleveland on June 25 traffic resumed on the Big Consolidated street railway after a non union crew dispute. About 25 men gathered near the Brooklyn bridge to press passengers to ride only with union crews. A non union conductor was struck and the crowd forced the car to move with a union crew. Most passengers complied and the old workers anticipate the non union staff leaving the city within 30 days under a settlement condition for fair treatment.
Typographical Union No 13 met in Wells Memorial Hall and endorsed Drisko Publishing Company compositors and pressmen for refusing the ten hour work day. The strike was backed by the Toco U and local union with unanimous support to place the men on strike benefit. An investigative committee reported charges and oath testimony leading to expulsion of five alleged guilty members by a large vote.
In Centerville Rhode Island on June 25 the spinners strike at Warwick mills ended after concessions were offered by the superintendent. Spinners will return to work tomorrow morning as the strike is declared off following a conference.
A vintage advertisement promises rapid relief from dyspepsia and sour stomach with U S Army & Navy Tablets. It claims the plant-based formula is non GI and non reacting, suitable for obstinate constipation, and offers a single package for 10 cents sent to 17 14th Street, New York.
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