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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1899
Page
6
European buyers show heavy demand for Amalgamated Copper as stocks hold steady in dull markets. The Wisconsin Central reorganization gains unanimous support, with new mortgage bonds and preferred stock issued. Fortunes shift on Fortuna and Boston Elevated speculation continues amid broader mining and railroad talk.
A. H. Wiggin vice-president of the Eliot National Bank was elected vice-president of the Park National Bank of New York City. The new post reflects the bank’s expanded business activity and organizational growth.
Boston reports today show the highest and lowest sales along with closing bid and asked prices. The data captures latest trading activity for the day, reflecting market movements and price levels across key securities.
Pope Leo XIII maintains a rigorous schedule waking early and working through the day. He breakfasts lightly with coffee and bread, receives visitors, walks in the Vatican gardens, writes, reads papers, and dines with small portions. His nervous energy is notable for an elderly pontiff and attendants struggle to keep pace with his rapid pace. The papal guard’s sabre clank echoes in processions to the Sistine Chapel. He sleeps little at night, often rising to work after a daytime rest and nap.
Seattle May 3 The largest estimates of the Klondike gold yield this season range from 12 090 000 to 20 809 000 The Klondike Nugget of April 8 notes that primitive mining methods make it unlikely the washup will exceed 12 629 069 to 15 000 000 The Midnizam Sun compiles a near 20 000 000 season yield
May 3 representatives of an English syndicate offered options on both yarn mills of Fall River. The mill directors are considering the proposal and likely will not submit it to stockholders for several days.
Sales reported by Wilson W Pay & Co list various stocks and companies including American Pneumatic Tool, Copper King of Arizona, Boston Water Power, and Mexican Telephone. The text is fragmented with scattered names and prices, reflecting a stock list page snippet.
The Wolfe Tone Association of the Clan-na-Gael hosts a grand May party at Bethesda Hall this evening. A souvenir committee presents a fine keepsake with sketches and photographs of Ireland’s notable figures, and each patron will receive a souvenir.
No stock will be sold for less than par on completion of this plant within 80 days. Stock will be advanced with out notice. A few shares are now offered at 2450 dollars with par value 10 dollars, non assessable. Money may be remitted by bank draft money order registered letter or express.
Finance Minister Fielding announced in the Commons that there will be no tariff changes for another year. Canada is said to be more prosperous than ever, with a year ending surplus over $1.772 million and a projected June surplus of about $4.59 million. Ontario.
In Provincetown on May 3, three wrecks occurred within an hour as dense fog shrouded Peaked Hill Bars and Race Point. Lifesaving crews rushed to the scenes, rescuing those aboard the vessels and saving all on board.
The Noddle Island ferry underwent its official trial in the harbor yesterday under builder supervision. The voyage met high expectations with a reported speed of ten knots and potential for higher operation in future use.
Expenditures year end reach 58.88 million with Yukon expected to balance next year. Fielding notes pro British tariff influence and Canada seeking reciprocity but less dependent on the United States as trade with Britain grows. Lifesaving station reports two wrecks off shore with vessels Hattie P. Phillips and Robert Dyron, one total loss, crews rescued. Noddle Island ferry project advances with tests and a four hour trip contract pending.
The entire board of trustees for the children’s institution resigns. Mayor Quincy will appoint Mrs. William J. Quinn as overseer of the poor, while four trustees will not be reappointed. Names mentioned include Horatio A. Lamb and Dr. Charles P. Putnam, with others noted as unable to serve beyond May 1. A new slate of three appointments will be announced soon.
Last evening a band concert was held at the Economy Clothing Companys store corner of Dudley and Washington streets Roxbury. Manager Joseph Herman greeted attendees and spoke of more summer events to come, praising the firm for its popular community features.
Jacob Morris aged 68 from Salem struck by a wagon at the corner of C and Silver streets in South Boston yesterday forenoon. He suffered a broken right and was moved to City Hospital for treatment.
A partial stock market notice urges customers to bid for telephone shares and promises profit potential. It warns sellers to return to market positions and directs readers to send orders early Thursday amid anticipated demand late in the week.
The full-rigged Sam Sheffield 2d, Captain Hall, reappeared in the local harbor after about fifteen years at sea. She sailed from Hong Kong in days, was piloted in by Kewellyn Bimith, and anchored to unload hemp cargo. Captain Hall travels with his wife and a passenger. voyage reported uneventful aside from fog and a snow storm en route.
In a bustling Boston harbor record, a large mackerel was observed swallowing four smaller fish about four inches long while a traffic of vessels including the schooner Clara Roard and steamers Corona and the Cunard liner Queen Victoria move in. Captain Silva reports a crewman Manuel MacMitchell missing after hauling trawl near the last seen area, with efforts continuing. A newly purchased steam yacht Corona is prepared for summer duty, and the Cunard steamer Queen Victoria, sailing from Liverpool, is due to arrive. The report also notes a lighter harbor scene with bananas aboard the steamer Chere and other vessels at Lewis Wharf, alongside notices of pilots and lightship duties.
In St Albans and Burlington a large seizure of cigars occurred as revenue agents examined boxes from a Lancaster Pennsylvania factory. Allegations claim revenue stamps are counterfeit as agents seized thousands of cigars yesterday and today.
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