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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1900
Page
6
The market shows active speculative buying led by New York traction groups and rail equities. Baltimore & Ohio jumps 4 1 2 points, Union Pacific rises, and Metropolitan and Brooklyn Rapid Transit hit new highs as dividend news from American Bell and Mayflower Mining shareholding details surface.
Liberal contracts to men of integrity and energy, with or without experience, to act as agents in Massachusetts. Apply to Home Office Agency, Room 5, No. 87 Milk Street. Ben J. F. Stevens, President. Alfred D. Foster, Vice-President. 8s. F. Trull, Secretary. Wm. B. Turner, Asst. Secy. Assets and liabilities values listed: $29,544,428.63 and $26,838,656.66. $2,705,771.97.
The American Bell Telephone Company calls its annual stockholders meeting for March 27, 1900, at 11:00 AM in Tremont Temple Boston to elect officers and approve conveyance of real estate and exchange of shares with the American Telephone and Telegraph Company. Transfer books close March 23 to March 27. By order of the Directors Charles Hustis Hubbard Clerk Barton Mass March 10 1900.
The piece notes Shakespeare on Hamlet’s foresight as a nod to traders who could buy cheap wheat. It recalls jewellers using large copper cents as alloy and adding an extra cent for good measure when weighing metals.
A local firm urges buyers to avoid chasing the bottom in Wheat and promotes Stocks and Cotton instead. They tout three wires to New York and three Exchange memberships, offering fast service on moderate margins and a free book on margin trading.
News from India shows prices advancing to 1807 in Bombay during a famine period while Chicago cash wheat demand strengthens. New York market stays dull with weak Michigan crop signals offset by English cables. Rosario reports fifty steamers loading 6,000,000 bushels. London and Liverpool close below prior, Paris firmer 15 to 25 points. Northwest receipts 584 cars versus 492 last year.
An elderly man who calls himself Schlatter the Divine Healer appears in Springfield predicting the Boer War will topple England and the world will be divided into two great powers, Russia and the United States, in the twentieth century.
Acknowledgments show multiple additions to the McCarthy fund for Hoseman Patrick J. McCarthy. Benefactors include Joshua B. Holden, Chase & Sanborn, and William F. Weld among others at 113 Devonshire Street. The letter lists a series of donors and mentions ongoing contributions through 10 N. D. and Sawyerville networks.
A probable hearing is expected regarding Patrolman Nixon of the Hanover street station over accusations tied to his alleged ignorance of a house and its inmates and the Watch and Ward Society. The chairman and society representatives declined to detail their plans.
County Prosecutor Polsgrove met with key Goebel murder witness Sergeant F W Golden who arrived secretly in Lexington. Golden denied portions of statements attributed to him and said rumors are lies while promising truth later. Judge Fields relayed Combs statement he could prove his whereabouts the day Goebel was killed. Citizens gathered to back a non partisan effort to restore Kentucky’s tarnished reputation.
Washington notes indicate potential trouble in China as incidents near the Chinese coast and ships like the Oregon and New Orleans signal increased pressure. Britain seeks to curb Russian expansion while Russia Germany and France withhold guarantees to protect the open door policy, risking major political shifts and missionary protection.
Washington quotes the State Department saying it has acted alone during uprisings in China needing foreign warships. The Wheeling’s commander will follow his government’s directions and not join any international demonstration.
Brookline's annual town meeting and election are set for Thursday evening March 29. The warrant lists 43 articles the largest printed in town history. It seeks funds for 13 new streets and 12,819 dollars to alter Boylston street between Sumner road and Fisher avenue. Nine articles focus on schools with 179,900 dollars requested including 112,000 for a new manual training school and 32,000 for a gymnasium for that school.
General Emilio Nunez, Havana province civil governor, on a furlough in Philadelphia, reports Cuba improving but hampered by scarce working capital. War damage to estates requires repair and planters lack funds, while American capitalists see opportunities despite a cautious stance on Cuba's unsettled government.
In Pawtucket Rhode Island on March 21 Miss Carrie Perkson died by suicide using a bread knife to cut her throat. The incident occurred tonight and is reported by local authorities.
Mrs H Chapman of 8 Lawrence Street reports year long kidney trouble worsened by changing weather. After trying many cures she used Doan's Kidney Pills from Burwell's Pharmacy and Buffalo firm Foster Milburn Co states they restored kidney function eased back pain and improved overall health. Doan's pills cost 50 cents and are sold by all dealers. Remember the name Doan's.
Captain N M Dyer of the Baltimore lauded General Otis at a Youngs Hotel dinner. He defended Otis against critics, praising his handling of the Philippine campaign and the Manila battle. Admiral Dewey and Admiral Sampson were also praised by speakers as Gäste discussed the war era.
A group of Gilchrist & Co. superintendents and buyers dined at Young's last evening. After dinner speeches by the firm and guests outlined business expansion plans and a goal of grand success. Attendees included Edward S. Lowe Robert Heartz Thomas Lane N C Johnson Charles Warnock Alex Munroe George Milne and others.
John Hancock Council Royal Arcanum observed its twentieth anniversary with a banquet and entertainment at Knights of Honor Hall 730 Washington Street. Piano solos by Frank J. Walsh vocal solos by Miss Ita Smith John H Pratt banjo solos by Thomas J. Smith humorous selections by Fred A. Shannon and Messrs Butler Wingerter and Jordan readings by Miss Lizzie B Landers were well received with applause.
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company committee held its final meeting at Parker House to arrange reception and entertainment for the Honourable Artillery Company of London. The report will be presented at the April Artillery Company meeting.
The city suspended eighteen workers in the sewer division including Concreters William Donohue Patrick Cummings Augustine Quinn and laborers James Sheocksman William Egar and others. John Crowley a teamster was suspended in street cleaning while Simon Irris was discharged from the jamb department. Frank Williams will be replaced by Frank C Shephard in street watering after tonight.
Jos Chase, 36, of 17 Paris or Fast Beaton, was arrested last night by Division Officers on the charge of stealing clothing from Lizzie Grimes of Hers Street. The value of the clothing is not stated.
The speech by George B. McNeill and A A Berle supported the eight hour law as a wage booster and political liberty issue. Ex Representative Driscoll praised labor champions and urged union membership while a Boston youth recited a poem urging eight hours for work rest and play.
Mayor Hayes sends a letter of regret while speakers praise the eight hour law and labor gains. Senator Innes and others urge equal leisure with productivity, noting the vote came through public will and legislative action, amid reflections on class and wage growth.
An advertisement touts Dr. W Rice of 695 N Main St offering a free trial of a method claimed to cure ruptures without pain danger surgery or time off. It cites Charles Lange Morrison Illinois 72 year old man with a long standing rupture who improved after short use and urges readers to write for the trial and to refer others.
The speaker denounces imperialism and militarism and calls labor to active political involvement. He cites 2000 owners controlling half the nation’s wealth and urges reforms to restore the republic to the people, criticizing troop deployments at Homestead and Coeur d’Alene as signs of rising militarism.
Speaker Henderson disclosed his view on an eight hour work day after a President Gompers led Federation of Labor call. He said eight hours yields better product and noted no schedule was set for action as callers did not seek it.
In New York on March 21 manufacturers of machinery plan to unite to face a projected strike wave. An association officer said hundreds of firms would join, backing capital runs into millions. The International Machinists' George H. Warner warned that if Chicago wins the nine hour demand other cities including New York would follow.
A syndicate of capitalists has consolidated several Quincy granite quarries into the Quincy Granite Quarries Company. Deeds filed at Dedham name assets about 3.68 million dollars, capitalization 1.75 million with 5 percent bonds, 25 000 shares of common stock at 100 dollars. John Swithern is president, J K Hayward secretary.
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