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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1899
Page
6
Mass Consolidated stock holders gathered to discuss irregularities in copper dealings. American Soda Fountain Company featured in the meeting with notes on November bank clearings and general street reports.
The day’s trading showed dull, steady activity with a money rate spike to 19 percent, then retreating to 4 percent. Pennsylvania Railroad’s B&O stake and New York Central weakened slightly. United States Leather plunged 14 percent. Jersey City saw Americ an Soda Fountain Company officers re-elected. Philip S. Davis to start bonds business December 1. Continental Tobacco paid 1.34 percent dividend. Boston line paid 1 dollar per share. Federal Steel plans an early dividend decision. copper stocks show mixed action amid tight late November trading. Oneida Copper plans to take over Conglomerate Mining assets at Keweenaw Point. market sees potential short-squeeze in Washington-backed moves.
Boston States Oil forecasts crude at $2 amid tight supply as stocks dwindle 600 barrels monthly. Merced stock trades 1 to 11 3 4 with insiders buying to store cash, while copper shares recover after a liquidation period. The report cites Aug Heinze settlement as key to easing Butte camp litigation and aiding Amalgamated Copper plans.
Howard Crosby reports Liverpool opened steady but buyers sold today and prices eased. Wheat in Chicago opened easy at 4 1/4 to 4 1/4 cents lower than yesterday, while foreign houses held firm. December liquidation appears complete and shorts may cover, with December to May spread at 4 1/4 cents. Northwest receipts totaled 607 cars, well below last year and last week.
In Philadelphia on Sunday Rev W H S Reaney newly appointed chaplain of the Dixie preached at St Monica s Church. He defended the Philippine War and denounced claims of desecrated churches as false. He cited Mrs Funston s relic robe inquiry as proper with Father McKinnon confirming its propriety.
Long lines and packed stalls at Quincy and Faneuil Hall markets as Thanksgiving prep hits peak. Inspectors seize tainted poultry while Leopold Morse & Co. gifts birds to employees and closes for the holiday. Deer, rabbits, and other game draw crowds as Park Square market plans spark public interest.
Bill Anthony of the Maine was buried in Evergreen Cemetery Brooklyn in the Seaman's plot. The service at Twenty third Street chapel featured Rock of Ages sung by mourners. Rev A W Hodder read the service and Rev Stephen Merritt gave the eulogy. Aunt Louisa Eldridge recited a poem titled Bill Anthony Hero with floral tributes including a laurel wreath from Mme Emma Nevada.
Commander James R. Selfridge, honored for his lighthouse board role, was hosted at a farewell luncheon by Boston Chamber of Commerce officers at Parker House before departing Friday to head the New Orleans station.
Mrs. Chas W Harry of Newport Kentucky used an odorless remedy mixed into her husband's meals to curb his drinking without his knowledge. The husband reports recovery, praising the drug as harmless and lifesaving. Dr Haines offers to mail free samples and full usage instructions from Cincinnati Ohio to any interested reader.
The article notes Leopold Morse & Co. gains popularity through generosity that pleases the purchasing public and reinforces the firm’s favorable reputation. It highlights how giving matters to customers and supports consumer confidence in the business.
After a fire destroyed the John Howard Industrial Home for Dis charged Prisoners at Bridgewater the superintendent Arthur Wordell moved quickly to provide temporary shelter for the men. Directors urge immediate contributions to rebuild and restore the program, noting the critical need for employment and social rehabilitation. Contributions may be sent to treasurer Benjamin F. Redfern, with acknowledgments in daily papers.
A compiled set of names and addresses including Curran 70 Kilby, Leipziger 70 Kilby, Miss Reed 7 Buckingham Cambridge, Tobey 178 Devonshire, Jones, Sears building, Co N Field Temple, Wright 620 Atlantic, Pope 223 Columbus, Redfern 435 Washington, Shepard Winter, De Normandie 45 Lambert Roxbury, Bingham 16 State.
Holmes Luce Co opposite Dock Square has issued Thanksgiving turkey orders for the sixteenth year. By Nov 29 they had allocated nearly 800 pounds of turkey via an order to a top Boston produce house. A South Boston kindergarten visit featured live turkeys on display and tours of the store’s floors.
The Concord centennial observance for A Bronson Alcott was held in Copley square chapel with Frank K. Sanborn and Mrs Ednah D Cheney as principal speakers. Letters from Concord School of Philosophy associates were read and unpublished Alcott writings quoted. The event highlighted the bond with Ralph Waldo Emerson and praised Louisa May Alcott.
Chief Watts leads a manhunt for Charles Wilson wanted in California on grand larceny and bigamy charges. He reportedly took from a woman he recently married and vanished with his first wife, a Boston resident, now believed in the local area. Wilson, linked to the Frye murderers, was pardoned in 1893 and is considered to have violated his pardon terms.
Princeton New Jersey November 29 1916 a practice debate for the men who will debate Harvard was held in Murray Hall Joseph Hill of Edgewood Park Indiana chosen as third member J A Jones of Passaic New Jersey and A S Weston of West Mt Vernon Maine will represent Princeton in the match
An old advertisement urges relief from eczema and other skin ailments with Doan's Ointment. It claims the product is harmless to delicate skin and available at drug stores for 50 cents.
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