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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1899
Page
6
Burglars entered 871 and 867 Washington Street through skylights and stole about 1200 in value from S Wingersky and jewelry worth up to 100 from C Bankman. Both shops near La Grange street station, with lighted interiors noted. thieves likely stayed inside briefly and carried loot away in compact fashion.
At the Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association gathering resolutions urged economy and linked woman suffrage to fiscal prudence citing Congress deficits. Ada C. Bowles spoke on women as inventors noting patent trends from 1808 to 1895 and the slow rise in filings.
Arcadian Copper, United States Oil, and Cuba Mine interests feature as stock actions shift. Arcadian rights and new stock issues draw investor activity while Allouez and Allouez Mining report mixed assets and rising ore yields at multiple sites in Michigan Utah and Massachusetts markets.
Registrars and Depositary New York Security & Trust Co reports Val Verde properties in Coconino County Arizona along the Santa Fe Grand Canon line totaling 420 acres with seven producing mines and fourteen adjoining claims. Ore samples show value around 17.5 per ton and projected annual profit near 144000 with a 40 ton smelter, funded by a lack of capital to build the plant. Gerald M. Fennell subscribes for 1000 shares signaling strong local investor interest.
The letter from J. K. Clark, brother of Senator W. A. Clark owner of United Verde mines, is addressed to the Val Verde mine vendor. Clark is a noted Western mining man, influential in his brother’s fortune, and active in the mines’ practical work.
The Val Verde Copper Company offers 25 000 shares at three dollars each for public subscription to fund development work and a smelter on the property. Subscription books open March 18 at 7 p m and close March 21 at 8 p m at the company offices. proceeds may be reduced at the option of the company.
Providence reports the three masted schooner James W. Bigelow, sailing Jacksonville to Providence, given up as lost after over two months at sea. Built in Bath, Maine in 1883, 524 tons, chartered from a Philadelphia broker, Captain Graham in command with seven or eight crew. Vessel and cargo insured.
In Yarmouth Nova Scotia March 14 mariners argue the Castilian wreck coldly points to compass variation and natural drift near the Bay of Fundy. D Huntington of Pembroke notes compass errors and suggests magnetic variation may mislead vessels entering the Fundy region.
The Castilian wreck off Gannett rock threatens more losses as 107 sheep reach Yarmouth aboard the Evangeline. The Delta assists in rescue efforts while three tugs head to the site with cargo. Wreckers circle hungry but the captain stays aboard to control actions.
The American schooner Oliver Cromwell from Provincetown Massachusetts wrecked at Goree near Dakar. Last sailed from New Bedford on November 7 bound for Bravo V I. Owned by N W Fredman. Built in Salisbury Massachusetts in 1864.
British steamer Altai sighted the last mud dredge Admiral 45 miles southeast of Winter Quarter light shoal. Tug Asher J. Hudson and Captain Cannon arrived in Norfolk reporting no sighting yet. Captain Cannon, exhausted, plans to resume the hunt when weather allows.
The Boston Stock Exchange summary for March 14 lists the day’s highest and lowest sales, along with the closing bid and asked prices for each listed security. This report details market activity and price levels observed in today’s session.
New York March 14 The Merchants' Distributing and Distilling Company is incorporated in this state with capital of 5 000 000. The firm unites major whiskey blending and distribution interests including Merchants' Distilling of Serrelante Ind Duffy Malt Whiskey of Rosskam Gerstile of Philadelphia Gottschalk of Baltimore Cook Bernheimer Layties Bros Heller & Co and others. An Eastern rye distiller is said to be in talks to join.
Turret Line ships have suffered repeated calamities since entering the St. Lawrence trade. The Turret Age sailed from Newport to Sidney and St. John’s with a damaged propeller and leaks, damaged holds, and later sank a steam barge after a collision. The Turret Cape and Turret Court faced extensive repairs. the latter lost its propeller en route to Savona, now operating between New York and Havana. The Turret Chief incurred losses over the year.
Physicians recommend the Runnymede Club as the purest whiskey for home use. The note touts medical endorsement and medicinal claims in a promotional snippet.
The united court of cassation decided to ask the Minister of War M de Freycinet to communicate to it the secret documents related to the Dreyfus trial.
Nature makes the cures after all. Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver Oil with hypophosphites strengthens nerves feeds famished tissues and makes rich blood. Available at druggists for $1.00 from Scott & Bowne, Chemists, New York.
The Turret line ships including Turret Crown and Turret were damaged ashore or leaking on multiple voyages from Montreal to Sydney and Quebec to Philadelphia. Repairs cost tens of thousands. captains faced discharge or new commands as operations shifted. The Newcastle managed company requires captains to invest £1000 to gain command.
Maritime notes detail Allan liner Manitoban’s voyage from Portland to Glasgow and its ties to Alabama. Boston, with three unwilling women aboard, is halted by ashore signaled rescue. Harbor tug race ends with Doane ahead of Confidence. Buoy misplacement near Pollock Ripslew flagged. Ship losses and Lloyds data on 1898 British vessel purchases noted alongside fishing fleet arrivals and market prices for haddock and cod.
Patrolman Palmer appre hended William Quinn at midnight near the corner of Warren and Jaber streets Roxbury while he attempted to break into the Thomas Conners store. Inspector Gaddie and William Conners were inside moments earlier awaiting the thief.
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