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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1901
Page
6
Speculation centers on South Carolina copper markets with Amalgamated, Butte and Montana leading the field. Local leaders push new price strategies as market volatility persists.
The market rallied with strong advances in railroad shares led by Chicago Burling ton & Quincy and Pennsylvania. Coppers topped trading as Amalgamated Sugar prospects loom. Trimountain and Arcadian moves signal near term strength amid talks of consolidation and new smelter plans.
Boston reports highest and lowest sales for the day with closing bid and asked prices listed.
Per share information outlines sixth monthly cash dividend of one per cent plus a three per cent cash dividend and a stock dividend of 1 to 10 in the New York Burrows Gas Light Co at par value. Territory notes include Pennsylvania Illinois Connecticut Missouri Vermont and Western Massachusetts. The plan promises cash and stock dividends every 30 days with full information at the parent office. Investors urged to request prospectus and subscription blanks and mail or visit offices in Boston.
The piece warns of the widespread rise of kidney disease and urges treatment with Smiths Buchu Lithia Kidney Pills claiming thousands cured. It promotes low prices and mail order availability plus a free health book, urging readers to contact the author for more information.
Julia Hill, described as a persistent liquor dealer in Hudson New Hampshire, was arrested in Tyngsboro Massachusetts on an indictment warrant issued by U S authorities. She was located by officials in Tyngsboro while fugitively from New Hampshire.
A prominent House of Commons member says Sir Michael Hicks-Beach may introduce a sugar duty and possibly a countervailing duty in the forthcoming budget. The move follows the Russian and American tariff clash and Boer War revenue needs.
The House of Lords crowded as the debate on war office administration resumed. Lord Rosebery urged a secret inquiry into deficiencies while Lord Salisbury defended parliamentary control and the Secretary of State over the army, urging that past strength and capable leadership must guide future reforms.
Mrs James McCabe 28, separated from her husband, collapsed and died in a Weybosset Garnet lunch cart. Authorities say death due to alcoholism after a prolonged debauch. Three others present were intoxicated and jailed. inquest cites hard drinking as cause.
Suffolk registry records an attachment for 60000 in a tort suit brought by Representative Charles J. McPherson of South Framingham against Henry M. Whitney. Similar filings occur in Middlesex. McPherson alleges slander from verbal charges Whitney made at a recent State House hearing.
The property of the former bankrupt firm of John P. Squire and Co. was transferred to a new company by a deed filed yesterday in East Cambridge. The deed shows a transfer value of at least $1,000,000 with a $90,000 mortgage recorded. The instrument is held by the new organization John P. Squire and Co. to Assignee Bowditch.
Judge Knowlton heard a bill in equity by Thomas F. Hernan against Thomas Casey. Hernan claims to be a liquor business partner. Casey denies any partnership or interest.
Federal authorities in Boston moved a woman in a case tied to a grand jury indictment to the Concord jail yesterday afternoon. She had fled after arraignment and was located in Tyngsboro weeks earlier. After arraignment before U S Commissioner Fiske she was held for District Court action and sent back to New Hampshire for trial at the next Circuit Court term.
Utica New York resident Abram E Elmer born January 26 1782 and New York City native Joseph McGrath born 1798 claim to have lived in three centuries and credit Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as their sole medicine. Elmer says he uses it in eggnog four times daily and McGrath notes lasting vitality and years with the whiskey. The advertisement-like praise proclaims the whiskey as a godsend for all ages.
Three large buildings will be removed at once to ease a dangerous grade crossing at Prison Point between Charlestown and East Cambridge. The project starts with the old round-house of the Southern Division, then the adjacent machine shop, and finally a block of tenement houses near the prison.
An article argues heart trouble among Americans stems from weak digestion and nervous system links. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, effective aid, claiming regular use cures stomach issues and improves heart function, with a 50 cent package and a free booklet from F A Stuart Co Marshall, Mich.
Mayor Hart says the city will not pay $260000 for land and old buildings assessed at under $93000. Park commissioners may use eminent domain if needed to secure land for strandway completion. He cites loan orders of $250000 as potentially sufficient to buy land and finish construction.
Carter H. Harrison was nominated by acclamation for a third consecutive term as Chicago mayor by the Democratic city convention. A sympathy resolution for the Boers was adopted along with a platform calling for municipal ownership of all public utilities.
Henry I. Higginson the treasurer reports the Governor Wolcott memorial fund has received 37027 dollars at 19 Milk Street Boston. In the last three weeks contributions averaged just over one dollar each and more than 3500 donations have been recorded since February 11. Many of these come from societies clubs and organizations.
Miss Grace Chamberlain with Miss Fannie Fish and Miss Edith L Graves gave a whistling and piano recital at Steinert Hall annex last evening to benefit the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Association.
Personal tours via Pennsylvania railroad depart Boston March 11 with all expenses covered. A 2 percent on April 8 and 22 applies, including stopovers and side trips. Itinerary by D N Bell tour ist agent, 206 Washington street Boston.
Mrs Stanley P Clemens hosted a successful afternoon concert at the Westminster with a stylish crowd and a varied program. Performers included Rose Stewart Lucie Tucker Maude Paradis Timothy Adamowski and Laura Hawkins with Miss Paradis opening on Liszt and Miss Stewart accompanying.
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