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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1899

Page

6

Sugar Glimbs and Copper Range News in Market Rally

Stock market faced bear pressure in forenoon with sugar under heavy manipulation and down nearly eight percent before a late rally on rumors of a sugar war settlement. Cape Breton Copper Company plans two square miles of copper areas at Eagle Head and hires Captain Whyte to begin work next week as a major mining push unfolds.

Wall Street Thomas W. Lawson New York The Cape Breton Copper Company, Limited Eagle Head Gabarus Bay Cape Breton Louisburg Whitney Sydney Harbor Quincy Mining Company Amalgamated Elm River Fortuna Bay State Gas American Agricultural Chemical Preferred New England Gas and Coke Mayflower Arctic Copper Mining Company Chynoweth Centennial Mine He Companuy General Electric Company Chicago & West Michigan a_itah New Highland Bay Utah Consolidated Mining Company Murray Utah Alvices Copper Range Company Michigan Helvetia Cochit Gold Mining Company Treasury Cechiti Atchison Kansas Toston Cailcionnss Eseetesv Gein Milk Street Swift & Co London Statist Barnato and Hooley Boston Transcript Amalgamated Copper Company Lower Pink Ham

Sugar and other commodity prices show varied quotes

Boston markets report highest and lowest sales and closing bids. Sugar Refining and Isle Royale New stocks appear with mixed figures. Planters Compress and Old Dominion Mining show fractional changes.

Boston Isle Noyale Old Dom

Dividend and Rights Issuance Totals Reported

Report shows 7 Ex-rights with total sales bonds 19 140 00 and listed stock 62 410 rights T2585 unlisted shares 10 202.

Mining and Stock Figures Reported by Wilson Fay & Co

Wholesale sales figures and mining stock values are listed, naming companies such as Crescent Mining Black Diamond Copper Broken Hill Gold and Wisconsin Central with figures like 6.2.2 and 5000. The document references venues at No. 7 State Street and 200 Elcota Seat Uber, with mentions of Australian and American mining concerns and local details.

Wilson W. Fay & Co State Street Elcota UBER Paca Uvanensureients Ask Boston & Cripple Creek Eeeer Ieee Gach Osean Saget Boomass Wisconsin Central Crescent Mining Broken Hill Viccoe Mining

Fire Messengers' Fortune Reported in Victoria

Riley Toklas and Hume who carried Dawson City fire news are said to have collected hundreds or thousands as private mail carriers for prompt delivery. One letter to the inspector at the Bank of British North America reduced the bank's loss.

Victoria B.C

Afternoon Meeting Marred by President Illness

In the anniversary building the afternoon program of music and readings proceeded despite crowds outside denied access. The day’s president fell suddenly ill as he began his welcome address, interrupting the ceremony after a strong performance of Athalie by the anniversary chorus, orchestra, and organ with Miss.

Schurman and the Envoys in Manila May 22

Professor Schurman, head of the U S Philippine Commission, told native envoys that President McKinley seeks to end bloodshed and grant wide self government compatible with peace. The insurgent envoys offered no definite terms beyond a ceasefire until they can submit peace to their people.

Manila Schurman United States Philippine Commission McKinley Philippines

Malden celebration marks history and change

The Malden event featured Katherine Hutchinson and Mrs H E Sawyer as soloists with Mayor Dean introducing Deloraine Pendre Carey who delivered the welcome speech before fainting from heart trouble tied to worry over his son's death. Rev Neagle gave the invocation as Thomas Cushman sang Sanc tus. Dr John Langdon Sullivan wrote an ode sung by the anniversary chorus. Arthur Holbrook Wellman recalled Malden history noting growth from a few hundred to 38 000 residents and expansion beyond 70 000 in regional reach. the program included Taunnhauser marches, a poem Old Maiden by Rev Theron Brown, and a festival anthem by Obadiah B Brown before a final doxology and benediction.

Katherine Hutchinson H. E. Sawyer Charles L. Dean Malden Deloraine Pendre Carey Dean Richard Neagle Gounod Thomas Cushman Carey John Langdon Sullivan Arthur Holbrook Wellman Wellman Cuba Philippines Massachusetts Bay Taunnhauser Theron Brown Obadiah B. Brown Joshua

Conference Reflections On Governance And US Port Control

Gotega the native commission president says Spanish rule was worse but backs a liberal government proposal. Officials note Americans control most ports. After tomorrow's talks with the US commission, native leaders will lunch with Professor Schurman and tour American fleet ships.

Gotega Native Commission United States Commission Schurman

Hay framed Filipinos self rule proposal at Manila

The written proposition presented to the Filipinos by the American commission was drafted in Washington by Secretary Hay. The report notes one minor error omits the word principal in the judges' appointment statement. It affirms a large measure of self government for the Filipinos under careful safety and international welfare. President Schurman did not brief Secretary Hay today.

Washington Manila Hay Schurman

Mrs Hadley Recital Delights Somerville Audience

The annual recital by Emma Pritchard Hadley's pupils was held last evening at Odd Fellows Hall Somerville and drew a large crowd. Participants included Howard A Knowles Phyllis Swasey Gertrude Gilpatrick Ernest R Leemiun Carrie J Milliken H Bland Thomas Maud H Benjamin and Lizzie Landers. Miss Landers readings won applause and bouquets. Mrs Hadley recited to loud acclaim.

Emma Pritchard Hadley Odd Fellows Somerville Howard A Knowles Phyllis Swasey Gertrude Gilpatrick Ernest R. Leemiun Carrie J. Milliken H. Bland Thomas Maud H. Benjamin Lizzie Landers Miss Landers

Billion Dollar Threshold Reached in Life Insurance

New York May 1 22 The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York reportedly issued policies exceeding one thousand million dollars in value in March. A proposed New York bill to cap issued insurance at that level stalled due to opposition from the three large insurers, effectively blocking such a law.

New York Mutual Life Insurance Company of Mutual

President McKinleys Plan to Govern the Philippines

Manila May 22 The plan submitted by Professor Schurman for President McKinley outlines a U S form of government for the Philippines with a governor general appointed by the President a cabinet chosen by the governor general principal judges appointed by the President heads of departments and judges by Americans or natives or both and a general advisory council elected by suffrage to be defined later.

Manila United States Schurman McKinley Enyvoys

General Ames disputes accuracy of published remarks

In a cable to the Post Geveral Ames of Lowell says his address to the Society of Colonial Dames of New Hampshire was not written for publication. He claims the facts come from General Shafter's official reports General Wheeler's history and related communications and notes he has not seen a full report.

Geveral Ames of Lowell Society of Colonial Dames of New Hampshire General Shafter General

Ames Attacks Shafter Over War Logistics

Brigadier General Adelbert Ames before the New Hampshire Society of Colonial Dames criticized General Shafter. The remarks split the War Department into camps, though Ames is no longer in active service. He mocked Shafter’s leadership and notes on troop transport and Toral’s surrender.

Wastiington General Shafter Adelbert Ames New Hampshire Society of Colonial Dames War Department General Ames Shuster Shafter la Guasimas Toral Ames Robbit

Breakfast at the Vendome Celebrates Julia Ward Howe

The New England Women's Club marked Mrs. Julia Ward Howe's 80th birthday with a commemorative breakfast at the Vendome. The event featured her family, club officers, musicians, and speakers praising Howe's life, work, and impact on women’s suffrage and social reform.

Julia Ward Howe New England Women’s Club New England Women's Club Vendome Howe Jdnah Dean Cheney S. S. Hooper Zakrzewska Richards Julia Ward Richards Mrs. Howe Cheney Frank Sanborn James T. Iields Charles Ames Henry B. Blackwell Alice Stone Blackwell William Lloyd Garrison Kendall New England Woman's Suffrage Association William I.lavyd Garrison Ilowe Mr. Sanborn Dr. Howe

Local names listed in a historical notice fragment

A fragmented OCR listing many individuals including Dr. Laura Hughes Mr. Malfoy Mrs. Bur rell Mrs. Tillinghast Miss Ada Hersey Mrs. Charles Ames Mr. Kendall Mr. R. W. Samerson Miss Rowe Mrs. Hollings worth Miss Hollingsworth Mr. Edward Atkinson Mrs. Delia Gregory Mrs. Crocker Miss Ives Mr. Cole Mrs. Stevens Mrs. Daniels.

Laura Hughes Malfoy Burrell Tillinghast Ada Hersey Charles Ames Kendall R. W. Samerson Miss Rowe Hollingsworth Miss Hollingsworth Edward Atkinson Delia Gregory Crocker Ives Cole Stevens Daniels

Contested Election Rules Handel and Haydn Society

The heated meeting ends with a fractured vote as Daniels defeats Boynton for president after two ballots. Key officers are elected amid resignations and tensions, while disputes over earlier quotes fuel distrust among factions.

Ambassadors Comment on Peace Conference Progress

At The Hague on May 22 delegates dismissed rumors of officer selections for committees as false. Andrew D. White says organizational work is on track and hopeful for practical outcomes, urging skepticism to yield to serious hope without exaggeration.

Hague Count von Munster Aris Andrew D. White United States Berlin

Dean's Ointment Promises Cure for Itching Piles

Advertises Dean's Ointment as a universal cure for itching piles, claiming it works promptly and can be bought at any drug store for 59 cuts. The tone mimics a 19th century medical pitch.

Dean

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