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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1899

Page

6

Copper Market Volatility with Pullman Advance Rumors

Mixed market Monday with copper shares under pressure yet Utah Consolidated copper stock strongest. Reports suggest a pending consolidation of Pullman and Wagner firms, possibly influencing Boston and Vanderbilt plans, while Sirius trading notes show Transcripts cautioning on copper. Fortunes rise for Fortuna amid brisk buying. rail and mining equities show varied moves as brokers chase bargains.

New York Ondon Boston Vork Bay of Chicago Burlington & Quincy Northwest Butte & Boston Mohawk Baltic Transcript Arcadian Butte Leavenworth Topeka & Southwestern Railwa Atchison and Union Pacific C. H. Venner & Co Palmyra Lackawanna Villa Grove Wall Street Pullman Wagner Chicago Vanderbilt Newngland Boston & Maine New England Vanderbilts Pullman Company Fortuna Pinkham Lawson Ube

Commonwealth Zinc Co Proposes Big Zinc Field Investment

The Commonwealth Zinc Co holdings lie in Missouri Kansas zinc fields, yielding high profits and strong demand. Developments include new hoist for Commonwealth mine No 1, shaft deepening at No 3, a 100 ton mill at No 5, and planned expansions. The company plans regular 1 percent monthly dividends and projects earnings to rise as mines advance.

Commonwealth Zinc Co Missouri- Kansas Commonwealth Mine No Commonwealth Mine No. 1 Commonwealth Mine No. 3 Commonwealth Mine No. 5 Paxton

Three Republican mayoral hopefuls in Boston race

Boston Republicans field three candidates for mayor Thomas Norton Hart Alpheus Sanford and ex Senator Hutchinson who may enter leadership race. Party chiefs eye strongest contender and caucus on November 16 will shape city committee chair. Hart likely to win unanimous nomination Sanford seeks a fight Hutchinson keeps plans hidden.

Thomas Norton Hart Alpheus Sanford Hutchinson Boston Melvin O. Adams Curtis Guild, Jr Post Sanford Lodge Hart Citizens’ Movement Bates

Wheat market slips on Liverpool decline and Argentine prospects

Messrs Howard Crosby & Co report Wheat opens easy due to Liverpool decline and weak demand. Argentine prospects are favorable and ocean freight gains failed to sustain prices. Rosario notes good crop and weather. World supplies up 6.66 million bushels, boosted by U S east of the Rockies. Northwest receipts fall versus last week and last year. Market ends near bottom. May wheat purchase seen as most inviting.

Messrs. Howard Crosby & Co Liverpool Rosario Bradstreet Rockles Europe

Quincy to preside at Democratic meeting next week

Mayor Quincy said no expansion had been made for the Democratic meeting to be held next week where he is to preside. He agreed at the request of Mr. Paine, the governor candidate, to preside at a meeting organized by the Democratic city committee. Chairman Lee will arrange speakers.

Quincy Paine Hee Lee Democratic City Committee

Deafness Reversed in One Day by Catarrhal Powder

Deafness tied to protracted catarrh vanished for Captain Ben Connor of Toronto after twelve years. Dr. Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder relieved his symptoms in a day and soon cured the deafness entirely. Sold by BE Woodward & Co. 52 Bromfield Hunt & Co. 707 Washington W D Wheeler 21 Massachusetts Ave.

Ben. Connor Toronto Canada Agnew BE. Woodward & Co Bromfield, Hunt & Coo Washington W. D

Blue Stuart wedding in Morristown dimly shines

Lieutenant Victor Blue of the Massachusetts and Ellen Foote Stuart were married at St Peter's P E Church Morristown New Jersey The Rev Dr Hibbard conducted the ceremony Captain Cooper escorted the bride Dr Rupert Blue served as best man A reception followed at Captain Coopers home The couple will honeymoon in the South and live in Brooklyn after returning north

New York Victor Blue United States Massachusetts Ellen Foote Stuar St. Peter's P. BE Morristown N. J Hibbard Captain Cooper Rupert Blue Marine Hospital Service Mrs. Blue South Brooklyn

Life Underwriters Banquet Honored National Officials

The Boston Life Underwriters Association held a banquet at Young's last night honoring the executive officials of the National Association of Life Underwriters. About eighty members attended the event.

Boston Life Underwriters’ Association National Association of Life Underwriters Young’s

British Lords Debate South Africa War and Kruger

In a crowded House of Lords session the Marquis of Salisbury defends British policy in South Africa. He condemns Transvaal provocations and asserts British supremacy while advocating a measured approach to Nigerian races and Dutch autonomy, ending with approval of the address and adjournment.

Prince of Wales Transvaal Marquis of Salisbury Lord Kimberley Africa Lord Salisbury England South Africa Kruger House of Lords

Columbia Defeats Shamrock After Topmast Breaks

The Columbia leads the Shamrock in a heated regatta until the Shamrock’s topmast and sky-sail collapse at 11 24, forcing retirement. Despite the accident the Columbia completes the course in three hours thirty seven minutes amid regret from spectators and officials.

Five Boers Killed Near Kimberley In Armored Train Action

An armored train near Spyfontein engaged Boer forces, killing five and wounding ten or seven. The British detachment from Lancashire returned fire with Maxims and artillery, suffering minimal damage as the train withdrew unharmed to Kimberley. Eyewitnesses report thirteen Boer shells fired with no hits.

Kimberley Spyfontein Lancashire

Cork MP Dr Charles Tanner Knocked Down in Dublin

Cork Constitu tion reports that Dr Charles Tanner nationalist MP for Cork Middle division was knocked down by a Royal Engineer after allegedly abusing the Queen and British soldiers. Tanner says a stone caused facial swelling. In London today reserves deadline passed.

London Cork Charles Tanner Royal Engineers Tanner Prince of Wales Michael Russia Scots Guards South Africa Arthur Paget Paget

Boers Seize Telegraph At Modder River

Cape Town report says Boers seized a telegraph line at Modder River to hear from Kimberley but the maneuver was discovered and frustrated. The attempt occurred on October 17 with British forces in Kimberley.

Cape Town Modder River Salor Bas Kimberley

Death Ends Her Long Sleep Mrs Annie McCullough

Mrs. Annie McCullough wife of Henry McCullough died yesterday at 222 Pear Street Somerville from a paralysis shock that struck Sept 24 After three earlier shocks she left hospital and subsisted on beef tea She leaves ten living children funeral set for Thursday.

Annie McCullough Henry McCullough Pear Street Somerville Mrs. McCullough

Ward 12 Meeting Backs Collins and Eight-Hour City Rule

Democratic Club of Ward 12 held a meeting to support Hon. P. A. Collins and endorsed the eight hour law for city employees. William P. Denning presided with remarks by James P. Kelcher Charles McConnell and Arthur H. Kennedy. A fifty member rallying committee was named to canvass the ward and handle naturalization duties.

Democratic Club Ward 12 P. A. Collins William P. Denning James P. Kelcher Charles McConnell Arthur H. Kennedy

Dearborn Nominated for Senator at Middlesex Dem Convention

At the third Middlesex Democratic convention in Somerville Alvah E. Dearborn was nominated for Senator. Frederick K. Gifford chaired, Huntley A. Gordon was secretary. Kenny’s seating caused a dispute but he was seated by unanimous vote. J. W. Lucas was later nominated at the councillor convention.

Middlesex Hill Building Somerville Alvah E. Dearborn Frederick K. Gifford Huntley A. Gordon Kenny J. W. Lucas

Erin crew aids Shamrock wreck in topmast collapse

On board the Erin at New York Oct 17 the Shamrock suffered a fatal topmast snap during a race. Sir Thomas determined to assist, Dr Mackie questioned injuries, but no one was hurt or killed. The crew planned repairs and another try.

Shamrock Luckenbach Kane Columbia Royal Ulster New York Yacht Club Iselin Thomas Lipton New York Erin St Thomas Sir Thomas Eernene

Shamrock Topmast Repaired Under Moonlight

By moonlight the crippled yacht Shamrock was repaired tonight. By midnight the new topmast was in place and a new gaff ready to be set. The topmast measures fifty six feet in length and twelve inches in diameter at the base. the gaff is sixty eighty feet long.

New York Shamrock

Sherman for Mayor Nominee John Weaver Sherman Leads Socialist Democratic Ballot

The Socialist Democratic party tops the field with a mayoral candidate John Weaver Sherman a Boston newspaper man. They elected six candidates for the Board of Aldermen including John Grady Cornelius Curry and Henry Ehrismann.

Socialist Democratic Party John Weaver Sherman Boston Board of Aldermen John Grady Cornelius Curry Henry _Ehrismann John W. Sherma

Mayor Candidate Sherman Tied to Reform Politics

Richard Mr. Sherman born in Providence in 1871 has long been associated with reform politics. A Populist delegate to the 1896 national convention, he is a delegate to the Central Labor Union and resides in Ward 8.

Peech Cutting A. C. Mendall Richard Mr Sherman Providence Orght Central Labor Union Mr. Sherman Ward

Women’s Opportunity Sale at Gilchrist’s after Mackintosh Buyout

Gilchrist & Co purchases the Mackintosh stock at 292 Boylston Street and moves it to Gilchrist's for sale. The goods, sourced from European markets and New York emporiums, will be sold without reserve at about fifty cents on the dollar. The sale begins today at Gilchrist's.

Gilchrist & Co L. G. Mackintosh Boylston Street New York

Mrs Jane Lind Say Breaks Century Time Record in Long Island Race

Mrs Jane Lind Say, breaking century time records for women on the Long Island triangular road course, is on her eighth hundred. She completed the seventh century at 2 55 pm, well ahead of Mrs Yatman, and slept five hours. She remains strong and planned to ride 200 miles more after finishing her eighth hundred, expected between 3 and 4 am tomorrow.

New York Jane LindSay Long Island

Dewey's jeweled watch on display in Boston window

The jeweled watch with chains and a silver tray inscribed freedom of the city will be shown in Shreve Crump Low's window at Tremont and West streets on Wednesday and Thursday. Admiral Dewey will telegraph an address in Washington for delivery of the gifts, and they will be sent to him on Friday.

Admiral Dewey Shreve, Crump & Low Tremont West Streets Washgton

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