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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1899

Page

6

Amalgamated Alley Stock Moves Amid Market Turmoil

The Merced special market report notes bullish and bearish activity led by Thomas W. Lawson amid widespread buying and selling of Amalgamated Copper and related stocks. A South Side Mining meeting bets on real estate sales, while mining progress at Cochiti and copper stock allotment plans push through amid earnings shifts and dividend news.

Thomas W. Lawson Standard Oil New York Federal Steel General Electric Union Pacific Butte Montana Parrot Isle Royale Anaconda Arcadian Old Dominion Boston South Side Mining Company Devonshire Street Houghton County Houghton Mrket Amalgamated Wim River Mayflower Michigan Fortuna New England Gas & Coke Bay State Gas Indo Flemington Coal & Coke Butte & Boston Wishites Amalgamated Cochiti James Stillman National City Bank of New York Amalgamated Copper Company New York Central Atchison Kansas Parrot, Silver and Copper Mining Company Merced Gold Mining Company Mont Bigelow Bostom Quali Lovns Aia Aspere Ee Aly Bate Clearing House Ead SAN Chanao Sincere EA Freie Earache Atorrocacy Burton Stock Car Company Portland

Copper stock fluctuations and dividend news in Michigan market

Copper stock prices fluctuated with Standard Oil favorites cited amid gains in Parrot Isle Royale Arcadian and Utah shares while closing prices generally improved. Lowell Machine Shop declared a semi annual dividend of 20 dollars payable May 15 to stockholders of record May 5. Mr. H B Stearns led today’s local board session.

Standard Oil Parrot Isle Royale Arcadian Butte Utah Lowell Machine Shop H. B. Stearns Marquette News Mining Bureau Lake Superior Atlantic Ocean Michigan Pinkham Am Bell Atchison Atchison Ae Boston & Albany Joston Elevated Boston & Lowell Boston & Mine Oseses Lo Peres Fitchburg Mexican Central Quincy Ridge Union Pacific West End L& Ss Arnold Atlantic Uwe British Columbia Boston Calumet & Heela Centennial Cochiti Hee Copper Range Crescent Pioneer Rhode Island Santa Fe Santa Ysabel Paes Tamarack Primountain United States Epense Wolverine Wyandotte Va Siamson Morgenthaler Mexican Taternable Pullman Palace Suny Torrington West Lee Isle Rosale Dom Mining Lowitt & Oo

Market closes with mixed bonds and stocks in Boston

Boston May 8 report shows total sales for bonds at 145700 dollars and listed stock at TU 312 with rights at T4806 and unlisted at 16090. Highest and lowest prices not fully shown due to fragment.

Boston

Mixed Stock Exchange Report with Company Listings

A miscellaneous stock exchange sales report from Wilson W Fay & Co at 7 State Street lists various items and values including National Minin and 1000 Geyser Mining, along with revenues for Boston Water Power and United Fuel Gas Generator. The fragmentary document notes several companies and figures such as 60a Oat ay Tareas, 400. Revenue Leasing, and Old Glory among others.

van Choate Electric Tareas Khan National Minin Saccees Osten Vrece Powet Vasa Cep Vasa Cep Cener Revenue Leasing Boston & Cripple Creek Boston Water Power Os Mat Cere United Fuel Gas Cieves Ocsssanens Old Glory

Beef board report quiets partisan feuding in Washington

The court of inquiry report is seen as a compromise and not a trigger for further action. General Miles appears ready to drop concerns and retain his army command. General Otis remains in place as the Philippines operations proceed.

Washington Court of Inquiry Newario Miles Congress Army Otis Philippines Hagan Maus

Boston College talk condemns Pope Alexander VI over Savonarola

Father Gasson lectured on The Tragic Life of Savonarola to a large Boston College audience under the Young Men's Catholic Association. He recounted Savonarola's career, praised motives behind him, and harshly censured Alexander VI as the church ruler during part of Savonarola's time.

Father Gasson Savonarola Boston College Young Men's Catholic Association John A. A Boston School Committee Sbavonarola Alexander VI Gasson Alexander

Melrose Converts to City After Special Election

Melrose voters approved the Legislature's city status act by 624 to 218 in a May special election. City officers will be elected in December.

Melrose

English M P Attacks Qua Tariff Laws In Commons

London May 8 Mr Douglas Coghill MP for Stoke on Trent attacked American tariff laws in the House of Commons today. Foreign Secretary Grodrick replied the government would seek relief from onerous tariffs if the exemption offered.

London Douglas Coghill Stoke-on- Trent House of Commons Grodrick

Gompers Charges Rejected by Treasury Report

Secretary of the Treasury reports to the President on charges made by Samuel Gompers, president of the AFL, against the Bureau of Engraving and Printing under Director devisory. The Treasury finds the charges not sustained.

Gompers Washington Ahio Seccretary of the Treasury Courges Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Lgainst Bureau of En Devisory Secret of the Treasury

Francesca Adair Sentenced Delayed After Forgery Confession

Francesca Adair, 20, who confessed to forgeries indicted by the Suffolk grand jury, appeared in Superior Criminal Court before Judge Gaskill. Her sentencing was postponed for today to investigate further matters. A sister of the dentist she worked for testified Adair was well meaning, with authorities noting she spent about two hundred dollars on necessities and doctors' bills.

Francesca Adair Suffolk Grand Jury Superior Criminal Court Gaskill Miss Adair Adair

Highway Robbery Case Ties Doherty and Murray to Chelsea District

John Doherty and Thomas P. Murray were held in a local jail for the June grand jury term on a highway robbery charge involving Michael J. Rooney. Rooney said two men accosted him on Medford Street, forced him into an alley, knocked him down and stole his watch and chain. Authorities report an organized gang operating in the Chelsea and Medford street area down to the Chelsea bridge.

Charlestown John Doherty Thomas P. Murray Michael J. Rooney Rooney Medford Street Chelsea Medford Streets Chelsea Bridge

Finns in Quincy Face Attack at Hospital

Herman Pyormi of Clark avenue Quincy lies in precarious condition at Quincey Hospital after an assault alleged to have been committed by Constant Crumped in Finn background. Crumped is held on $200 bond. Pyormi struck on the head with a hammer leaving a crushed skull.

Herman Pyormi Clark Avenue Quincy Quincey Hospital Pyormi

Riley and Ruse in Crane-Riley breach case at trial

Lowell May 8 P J Riley testified in the breach of promise case. He denied telling Rose Crane he would visit Manchester and disputed statements relating to Miss Crane and Miss Cottell. He described theater outings with Crane, denied certain alleged remarks, and noted family connections and a business debt.

Lowell P. J. Riley Crane-Riley Rose Crane Manchester Miss Cottell Miss Crane Oaklands Agnes Glen Porest Mr. Riley Miss Maguire Mr. Burchan Pretty Rose Crane

Wanted a Wife Six Months Sentence in Brawl Case

In Woburn on May 8 John Wagner claiming Nova Scotia ties was sentenced to six months in the House of Correction for assaulting Charles Cummings on Cambridge street. He received ninety additional days for disturbing the peace. The incident occurred yesterday at the scene.

Woburn John Wagner Nova Scotia House of Correction Charles Cummings Cambridge Street Waxner

Watershed of Alleged Affair Claims and Alibis

In a courtroom recitation, Ab Riley describes meetings with Miss Crane and Miss Cottell and denies intent to claim property. He recalls accompanying Jose Crane to Tewksbury and Silver Lake, and notes a confrontation at the Cummings farm where a domestic was dragged by a visitor. Wagner was involved and later charged by police.

Miss Cottell Miss Crane Mr. Riley Hogan Riley Long Pond Rose Crane

Armenian man to be committed after home assault

John Shahbagian, who assaulted his wife at their East Lenox home near Southnd a few weeks ago, is to be committed to Westboro Insane Asylum. Since the assault on April 29 he has been in a stupefied condition while the wife recovers.

John Shahbagian East Lenox Street Westboro Insane Asylum Shahbazian

Three Women Pay Fines After Shoplifting Arrests

Lawrence reports three women, Annuie Jopp Amela Hoffman and Louisa Erbe, paid fines totaling 660 after shoplifting arrests. Jopp paid 250 Erbe 260 Hoffman 150.

James Clark arraigned after North End assault case

James Clark faced arraignment yesterday on charges of assault with dangerous weapons following a Saturday incident in the North End. He was held in $800 bond for examination on May 23.

James Clark Amuck North End

Five Ice Houses Burned at Pow Wow River

Five filled icehouses at Pow Wow River in East Kingston were burned this afternoon causing about 1500 dollars in loss. The property was owned by the Drivers' Tee ompany of Oston.

Exeter N. H Pow Wow River Kingston Tee “Ompany Oston

Trial of Voices for Bobby Shaftoe Play at Heath Street Theatre

The trial of the voices for the Bobby Shaftoe production proceeds at Old Colonial Club rooms in Brookline. Under direction of the author and George Jowell Tracey, a large number of participants were tested and accepted with another trial planned tonight. About fifty people are likely to be involved.

Bobby Shaftoe Bostowr Old Colonial Club Wrookline Street Authora George Jowell Tracey Aya Wae Mgr

Widow’s Club Attack Sparks Protests Across Nation

Chicago May George Richardson secretary of the Widows' Club resigns amid hundreds of letters from widows nationwide. Members pledge to marry widows while young women protest saying widows need no aid and men forming clubs is an attack on maid rights.

Chicago May George Richardson Widows’ Club

Watson to Succeed Dewey at Manila

The Navy Department selects Rear Admiral Watson to command the Asiatic station, relieving Admiral Dewey at Manila when feasible. Admiral Kempff moves to Mare Island Navy Yard, while Dewey will return to New York after the peace mission in the Philippines. Olympia accompanies Dewey to New York due to ongoing repairs and workload at Mare Island.

Washington Navy Department Admiral Dewey Asiatic Admiral Watson Mare Island Navy Yard Manila Kempff New York United States

Cargo of snakes arrives in New Orleans

A Portuguese bark Atlantico from Para Brazil brings 100 chests of snakes including large constrictors to the Mississippi River quarantine station near New Orleans. This is the first snake cargo to reach the city. The vessel will remain in quarantine until Saturday before sailing to New York and then Paris. Two chambers handle the cargo. the crew reportedly fears the serpents.

New Orleans Mississippi River Atlantico Para Brazil Bea Amiazon New York Paris

Admiral Dewey Accepts Banquet Invitation in New York

New York May 8 Admiral Dewey cabled acceptance of a banquet in his honor by 160 citizens. A return to the United States is expected after peace talks conclude with a possible trip via the Suez Canal and a 45 day voyage from the Philippines. George Boldt says McKinley and Secretary Long will be invited.

New York George Fred Williams Massachusetts William J. Bryan Bryan James Jones Depew Dewey Dew Suez Manila Philips Pines Republic Philippines George Boldt Waledorf-Astoria McKinley Navy Admiral Dewey Washington

Grand jury resumes Molineux murder probe in New York

In New York on May 8 the grand jury continued examining the case of Roland B. Molineux indicted for the murder of Mrs. Adams. District Attorney Gardiner defends the jury’s integrity while a staffer doubts any member will vote for indictment. Molineux has gone to Boston after learning his daughter is ill. Handwriting expert Carvalho testified, and the case will resume tomorrow amid conflicting reports about an indictment.

New York Butterfield Ledge Grand Jury Roland B. Molineux Adams Gardiner Colonel Gardiner Cornish Boston Carvalho World Today Molineux

Towboat Boxer Sets Preparatory Run Before Trial

Yesterday the Towboat Company's large wooden Boxer received bunker coal and moved down the inner harbor for its builder's official trial. The vessel handled easily within its own length amid whistles from nearby ships. Captain John Kelley will command during the trials to be held today with a large party and luncheon planned by owners Haley and Appleton.

Union Boxer John Kelley Dem Is In Prominen Steamship Messrs Haley & Appleton

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Merced Big Bears Cameron & Noyes State ST Joshua Brown & CO Bankers Wall St 8. Y Trost R. R Howard, Crosby & G9 Nostein Acc The United States Power Co E. A. Corbett State Street Boston Stock Exchange Miscellaneous Stock Exchange Wilson W. Fay & Co NEW York Stock Market Railroads Clos- Tligh- Lowing Iles Baltimore & Ohio Canada Het West Hodson Rio Great Northern Gas Hocking Joe Tai Duke Fries Suie Shug Manhattan Oto Minn & St IL Werth Adnet Northern Pacific Northwest Ontario Aisiels Pic Texas & Pa UWS Monte Oi Ieee Ies Ie Letrae Chicago & Steik Rio Grande West PEGG Gaidra Ob OMIA Wheel & LE New Stock Wisconsin Central Steel Conias Iss Ims International Pacific Mail People’s Gas Chicago Market M. P Butterfield Osceola White Pine Nevada Sind Kix Pp. G. Dickerson Boulder Colorado Ite Aefine Stephen A. Sheirples U. S Boston Mass Butterfield Gold Mining & Mining Co Doane ST Kilby St Room Finn Riley and Ruse Miss Rose Crane PLainy +iFe Pj.riley Bobby Shaptoe Waids Attack Widows’ Club Watson Olympia San Francisco Williams ALGER Merritt Phil Moosehead IGE Arord Wan Sone iNet Rangeley Facthey Ag Izaae Walton Knox Douglass Lena Spirne Wright Callinane Lawrence Insurance Commissioner Commonwealth Mrs. Sargent Spamarpaon Ajay Alese Sargent Gables Mkinley and Long Molineuxs Knights Orient Council Knights of Columbus Lyceum Hall Joseph F. Hickey P. J. Malloy John F. O’maley I. 5 Duffy D. J. Donohue Edeward F. Brennan John J. Lynn Edward F. Brennan John J. Flynn J. Ih. Moore Dr. Kelley W.C. Ling Co. Mahoney O- O' Brien C. Fr. Andrews Coastguard John Moore Wertwell Test Major Overman Nantucket Overman United States Army Wereman Chatham Thomas Brundage Civil Service Examinations United States Civil Service Corp. Sign Posson Fidavard I. Stebbins Pest
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