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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1899
Page
8
Officers and detectives probe William Miller and the Franklin Syndicate after a Brooklyn post office surge of investor mail and reports of large dividends. Capt. Lees calls Miller neat and slick while confirming widespread subscribing across Gates Avenue to Boston links.
A Boston Post reporter visits West End streets to document open cellarways that thread the sidewalks. Iron gratings and rails exist only in older houses while newer buildings still expose dangerous openings and narrow pedestrian paths. Officers note daily accidents and urge proper guarding or railing to protect passers by.
A long column portrays Mr. Miller as a self made financier linked to the Franklin Syndicate. It notes his appeal to ordinary people, aims to attract small investors, and previews new branch offices in Bridgeport and New Haven. It questions stability while praising preparation and “no defeat.”
Letter to the editor from investors defending Mr. Miller and the Franklin Syndicate. They say Miller has fulfilled his promises and argue against the Post's criticisms, claiming regular weekly returns of 10 percent and accusing banks of harming widows and orphans by withholding funds.
Porto Cabello Venezuela fell after a fierce land and sea assault led by General Ramon Guerra against General Paredes. The town suffered ruin with an estimated 600 killed or wounded. U S and allied commanders' forces supported the bombardment while British American French Dutch efforts aided the surrender.
A special Textile Council meeting reports unions backing a 10 percent wage rise for all operatives with current schedules, to take effect December 11. If refused, workers may not return that day. The council proposes arbitration by five members plus a fifth chosen later, with a report due by November 24.
The Boston Elevated Railway Company invites a party of newspaper men and officers to inspect the central power house today. Special cars depart Park Street station at 10 30 a m for a tour of the new elevated structure and the aerial road sections under construction in Washington Street and Charlestown.
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