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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1901
Page
6
The company reports the quarterly cash bonuses received from sales of State rights. Details include total bonus amounts and distribution to departments. No further specifics on units, dates, or recipients are provided in the available text.
The Ray Light declares an 8 percent on par dividend for stockholders of record April 1 to be paid April 15. The payment equals 20 percent per year on the present $3.00 stock price, with checks made payable to Whitfield Porter, Treasurer.
A readable fragment shows Petroleum Incandescent Light Co located at 8 Exchange Place Boston. The item presents a corporate address and business identifier without further context or actions.
Dividend of one and three quarters percent on the preferred capital stock will be paid April 15 1901 to stockholders of record that day. Transfer books closed after business April 3 1901 and reopen April 16 1901. WM M Wood Treasurer. Boston Mass March 25 1901.
John Best, under pressure from Attorney General Knowlton, remains self-possessed as he explains finding a watch and $74 after Bailey's disappearance. He says he kept the items to prevent police access, claiming Bailey owed him money and asserting he has a clear conscience.
Somerville aldermen at a special meeting approved the annual finance committee report. The body adjusted Mayor Glines proposals, setting $208000 for teachers salaries and $42500 for public buildings maintenance, with total appropriations at $726200 to limit tax rate increase.
A short patent medicine note touts Cas carets Candy Cathartic to relieve constipation or diarrhoea. It claims genuine tablets stamped C C C and warns they are not sold in bulk. Drugstores selling at 10 dollars.
Witnesses in rebuttal described evidence linking a rubber fragment to the gold watch chain found on Bailey. Winnie Rowe Susie Young and two associates Micajah Clough and Benjamin Johnson testified as the court adjourned. James H. Sisk argued a favorable defense with measured gestures and a strong, direct voice.
The defense argues the case against John C. Best hinges on circumstantial evidence as Judge Sherman prepares to charge the jury. Attorney Sisk attacks key witnesses, questions Hannah Hawkes and Bailey, and signals the trial will continue with Commonwealth arguments tomorrow.
For about a month residents of Whitman received unsigned letters filled with obscene language. Both genders were targeted. Letters mailed from multiple locations including Whitman, Brockton, Milton and Boston. Postmaster notified and Inspector White handling the case with possible arrest forthcoming. A suspect, a well known local, is under suspicion.
An inquiry into the detention of Mrs Mealey and her daughter at Station 4 was held at police headquarters. Superintendent Eldridge Captain Cain and reporters attended. Captain Cain indicated the incident may be a case of mistaken identity with no complaint filed against Officer Leavitt.
General J H Whitney of the Fifth Regiment was elected commander of the Second Brigade after passing both medical and military examinations. He told a Post reporter he would make the brigade a credit to Massachusetts.
At a Cambridge meeting 251 members attended the Cambridge Citizens' Trade Association where William A. Hunnewell was reelected president. Officers named include John Hopewell and Charles P. Keith, with Oliver J. Rand as treasurer. The group discussed House bill 561 to authorize municipal conduits for electrical wires, urging support to avoid duplicating conduits.
Funston praised for his Cuban exploits as a dynamite gun detachment commander and hero. He rose to colonel of the Twentieth, with Spaniards and Cubans noting his formidable leadership and impact.
The grip, a catarrhal illness with varied symptoms and risky outcomes, is best halted early. Dr Johnson Ames and Dr Gerald Simpson endorse Stuart's Catarrh Tablets, taken hourly first day and every two hours second day, to prevent progression and pneumonia. available at drug stores.
Brett, ex-postmaster at Harwich Massachusetts, was sentenced by Judge Lowell in the United States District Court to a year in East Cambridge jail for embezzling 180.59 dollars while in office. Villagers including Rev A G Haines and Joshua H Paine pleaded for leniency and Senator Morse appealed. Brett admitted guilt and showed emotion as the sentence was read.
Reports recount Funston’s fearless leadership under heavy fire in the Philippines. He allegedly swam rivers and forced enemy retreats, inspiring his troops with relentless example amid danger and death.
A student production of The Merchant of Venice at Uni tarian Hall Somerville last evening featured W G Long George R Grover Bert Follan William Nichols and other pupils with Miss Eda Nichols and Dr F H Clock noted for directing and acting. Proceeds plus a second performance tonight benefit the Home. Eight girls served as ushers and Somerville ladies acted as patrons.
Hoprye Soulton was sworn in as United States Attorney last night and immediately assumed duties. He received congratulations from friends and the bar, and began reviewing new cases. His predecessor Boyd B. Jones offered to assist during the transition. Early afternoon saw Soulton examining eminent evidence against Cashier and Broker recently involved in a case.
The young men’s class of the Bible School at West Somerville Baptist Church held its annual ladies night in the vestry. More than 200 ladies and gentlemen attended the event last night.
An 19th century style classified advert promises relief for itching piles with Dean's Ointment, guaranteed to cure and sold at drug stores for 50 cents.
Calcutta dispatch reports eight thousand deaths from plague across Bengal in the past week, including Calcutta. Towns are deserted but officials claim no panic amid the outbreak.
A Chicago and Northwestern passenger train collided with a freight train at Little Rapids five miles south of Depere Wisconsin. One person was killed and seven injured when an open switch caused the northbound train to crash into a freight standing on a side track. Engineer Harry A. Jones of Green Bay was killed. The collision happened as the passenger train approached its 2 40 PM arrival.
Personally conducted excursions via Pennsylvania Railroad cover all expenses. Tours depart Boston on April 8 and April 22. Itinerary arranged by D N Bell tourist agent at 206 Washington Street Boston.
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