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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1891

Page

6

Anaconda Copper Mines To Resume Amid Copper Market Weakness

In Boston and New York the money market stays easy with abundant funds and low rates. Gold imports total nearly 20 million, while copper shares weaken as Anaconda mine restart looms. stocks like Northwestern and St Paul slide amid foreign selling and a bull pool.

Boston New York Sub-Treasury New York Clearing House London Vanderbilt Group Canada Southern Michigan Central Jersey Central Northwestern St. Paul Rock Island Atchison Europe Anaconda Osceola Boston & Montana Butte & Boston Centennial Arnold Kearsarge Tamarack Wolverine Franklin Huron Atlantic United States

Conspiracy to murder dominates Butler Cutter trial in superior court

James E. Cutter faces a 10 murder conspiracy case with William Butler as key witness. Testimony outlines a planned ambush of Luther F. Rowe at Melrose, aided by special officers Tryder and Sullivan. Cutter claims family ties and a will dispute as context, denying any incitement to kill.

Cutter Marshall Street Melrose Rowe Butler Tryder Sullivan Llanover Street A. V. Lynds of Defendant Hanover Street Washington Street

Revolting Crimes in Gardiner Maine Court Bound Over Man

Fred Taylor, in Winthrop Police Court, bound over on two charges. He faces rape of his 16 year old daughter last August and incest with another girl about 10 on numerous occasions. Bail set at 3000 each. he is jailed in Augusta. The mother reported the crimes after discovering them. the children testified under protection amid fear of the accused.

East Boston Land Company Post Butte & Boston Silver Bow East Gray Chicago Stock Exchange Vanderbilt Daniel Tamarack Pennsylvania Northern Pacific Mohler Kansas Agricultural Bureau Chicago Gas Company Watson & Gibson Gardiner Winthrop Fred Taylor Taylor Agusta Salvation Army

Chile elections yield Liberal sweep in college and Congress

In Santiago on October 22, elections for presidential electors and both houses were held quietly under Provisional Government safeguards. Results show Liberals dominating with 30 to 2 in the Senate and 62 to 32 in the Chamber of Deputies, reflecting a large Liberal majority in the electoral college.

Electoral College Congress Santiago DE Chile Senate Chamber of Deputies Chile Liberals

Unknown man killed on Boston & Maine near Weston

An unidentified man about 60 was killed on the Boston & Maine railroad at Weston. The body, found by train hands, wore a dark suit and light hat and carried $12, two address slips for Dr. Hunt Charlestown, and two Fitchburg rebate checks. Remains brought to Waltham for identification at F H Uphan undertakers.

Waltham Boston & Maine Weston Dr. Hunt Monnument Square Charlestown Fitchburg West Cambridge Boston F. H. Uphan

Death of General Joseph B Brown in Albany

Brevet Brigadier General Joseph Bullock Brown of the U.S.A. died yesterday in Albany. He served in the Civil War with the Army of the Potomac and the Army of the Cumberland and earned a brevet for his cholera epidemic service at Governor's Island after the war.

Joseph B. Brown Albion N. Y Joseph Bullock Brown U.S.A Army of the Potomac Army of the Cumberland Governor’s Island

Opening of annual meeting of collegiate alumnae

About 300 women attended the opening session in Jacob Sleeper Hall of the Association of Collegiate Alumni. Mrs Bessie Bradwell Helmer presided with delegates from Vassar, Smith, Bryn Mawr, Cornell, Michigan, Wesleyan, Wisconsin, Northwestern, MIT, Boston University, Kansas, Oberlin and Syracuse. Lectures highlighted child development and fellowships for women with pledges sufficient for two fellowships.

Association of Collegiate Alumni Jacob Sleeper Hall Bessie Bradwell Helmer Chicago Dr. Warren Boston University Huntingdon William Chatlin Martha Crowe Syracuse Amos Lawrence Bradbury Cambridge Latin School Bowne Merrill Cambridge Arthur Gilman Harvard Annex Moses Merrill Boston Latin School Ladd Chauncy Hall Elizabeth M. Howe Boston Association Heimer Annie Howes Barns Baltimore Alice Freeman Palmer America Vassar Smith Bryn Mawr Cornell Michigan Wesleyan Wisconsin Northwestern Institute of Technology Universities of Kansas Oberlin College Club

Peddlers On The Streets Hearing Continued In Aldermen Room

A hearing on a petition to prohibit peddling on city streets was continued in the Aldermen's room with Alderman Carruth presiding. Testimony against peddlers came from William C. Williams Suffolk National Bank and police officials, while Patrick J. Kyle of the Boston Peddlers Association urged distinctions within the trade. The petitioners' and peddlers' counsel argued, and the Committee on Rules was to decide while the Ordinances committee referred the matter.

Shepard, Norwell & Co State Street Exchange Aldermen’s Room Carruth William C. Williams Suffolk National Bank Andy” Houghton State Street Bank Watts and Skelton Patrick J. Kyle Boston Peddlers Association Reets Carruth Said This Petition Was Referred To the Committee On Ordinances Standing Committee On Rules P. O. Laughlin J. B. Richardson

Electrically powered street lines delayed by water main burst

The Street Railway company failed to start West Lenox street and East Boston Ferry Old Heath street and East Boston Ferry Roxbury Crossing and Tremont House and Belt Line electrics yesterday due to a burst water main feeding the Central Power station boilers. A duplicate main is not yet finished, though work is in progress, delaying lines until repairs are completed, expected by Saturday morning.

The Street Railway Company West Lenox Street East Boston Ferry Old Heath Street Roxbury Crossing Tremont House Belt Line Central Power Station

Yale Men See Intercollegiate Rowing Pact

Yale students view a Cornell led move by Cornell Columbia and Pennsylvania to form an intercollegiate rowing association as a possible plan to pit a Yale race against them. The Cornell navy wrote Yale’s president inviting Yale to a New York meeting, with Yale likely declining membership.

New Haven Conn Cornell Navy Yale Navy Cornell Columbia University of Pennsylvania Yale New York Toddo

Italy lifts ban on U S swine products with certs

Washington Oct 22 The Department of State received a cable from Mr Whitehouse the American charge d affaires at Rome stating Italy has removed the restriction on importing swine products from the United States if accompanied by inspection certificates. The decree against live swine remains in force.

Washington Department of State Whitehouse Rome Italy United States

Suicide attempt by NY Stock and Produce Exchange member

William T. White, 40, a member of the New York Stock and Produce Exchanges, residing at 1257 Pacific Street Brooklyn, shot himself at the Clarendon Hotel in Brooklyn yesterday. He left letters to the hotel keeper and his wife. the wound was reported fatal.

New York William T. Whitehouse Pacific Street Brooklyn

Maine Road Passenger Notice on Oct 25

On Sunday Oct 25 Western Division passenger trains will start from and arrive at the Eastern Division station on Causeway street Boston due to rebuilding the bridge near Prison Point. Service runs from first train in the morning until 10 30 p m.

Maine Road Prison Point Western Division Boston & Maine Railroad Eastern Division Causeway Street Boston

Corner Stone Laid at St Thomas Episcopal Church

Dover New Hampshire October 22 corner stone of St Thomas Episcopal Church laid with church papers and the church history placed under the stone.

Dover N. H St. Thomas Episcopal Church

Annual meeting of the American Association in Cucaco

Chris Von der Ahe of St Louis Zach Phelps of Louisville and about 500 baseball managers and players attended the annual American Association meeting in Cucaco Executive session heard reports on finances and a vote to admit the New Chicago Club Protest over umpire fines and disputed decisions were sustained President Phelps condemned suspicions around league games and noted a rift with the League The local Association Club organized with George H Williams president and Fred Pfeffer manager

Cucaco Chris von der Ahe St. Louis Zach Phelps Louisville American Association Philadelphia J. E. Wagner William Barnie Washington Mike Scanlan Ed Sutherland C. von der Ahe Columbus Gus Schmelz C. Born Ralph Lazarus Boston Harry Stevens Julian K. Hart Milwaukee Charles Cushman Baltimore H. van der Horst T. J. Batman John Chapman Chicago Club Kerins Washingtons McLaughlin Phelps Association George H. Willams Fred Pfeffer

Nancy Hanks Abandons Record Bid at Cumberland Park

About 2000 spectators braved cold as Nancy Hanks canceled an attempt to lower her record at Cumberland Park. She instead ran an exhibition mile to cheers, while the day featured trotting and pacing races with multiple classes and purses and times listed for each heat.

Nancy Hanks NasHvil Ovens Daisy Speer Lalene

Captain Hanson and Cara Win Mystic Park Colt Stakes

Captain Esau Cooper’s Captain wins the best two of three heats in the Mystic Park somerville colt stakes competition. George Hanson places second with his entrant, Cara takes third, with purses distributed 70 20 and 10 percent. Jack Bowen of Medford fields Matternam and Stowaway in mark attempts finishing 2:31 and tying 2:29 respectively.

Mystic Park Esau Cooper Captain K. W. Sturtevant George Hanson W. D. Hayden Cara Jack Bowen Medford Marks Matternam Nutwood Stowaway Viking

Trotting at Saugus Draws Protest Over Gray Dan Win

In Franklin Trotting Park race at East Saugus three noted horses Gray Dan M and C and Mischief competed for a purse. Gray Dan won but M and C owners protest asserting win by protest with times 2 60, 6 00, 2 50 in mile heats best 3 of 5 harness racing.

Magridge & Coombs Evan Kvans G. G. Mischief

Six Die After Boiler Burst at North Dakota Farm

A threshing machine boiler exploded near Mayville, North Dakota, killing six men named N Ersburger, Hans Baarstadt, A L Marsh, A W Blowers, William Clark and an unknown companion. The blast was caused by cold water being injected into a hot boiler as water level ran low.

Mayvinte N. D N. Ersburger Hans Baarstadt A. L. Marsh A. W. Blowers William Clark

Registration Noted as Significant in Boston

Senator James Donovan praises Boston registration as highly satisfactory for the Democratic party, while a Republican Club member notes strong interest and a large vote. He says the off year shows an unusual campaign and that outlying towns’ registration, closing Saturday night, will be watched closely.

James Donovan Boston Democratic Party Republican Club Russell

Diverse railroad and industrial stock quotes surface

A compiled list of quarterly and semi annual stock prices across multiple railroads and mining firms. Entries include Boston & Maine, Montana Mining, Chicago Rock Island, Cincinnati Sandusky & Cleveland, Durango Dwane, Evansville Terre Haute, and more with date notes in November and October.

Boston & Maine Semtann Enn Montana Mining CO Mit Nase, Cuatt & St Louis NAT Cordage Co NAT Starch Co New York New England Oriental Coffee House Pullman Palace Carn Co Everett Mills Tamarack Mining Co Wheeling & Lake

Proposed Investments Bonds To Be Placed In Brockton Mass

City authorities authorize issue of City Halls bonds totaling 100000 with no further details provided. Multiple corporations seek capital across several states including Newburyport Spicer Electro Power Development and Acme Motor and Machinery, with projects ranging from polishing machines to gas and electricity manufacturing, amounts from 250000 to 1500000.

Brockton Mass Common Council City Halls Newpuryport Electric Boot & Shoe Polishing Company E. 2 Shaw Lynn Spicer Electro Power Development Company Aaron F. Smith Prepmaner W. Va Henry Coal & Coke Company Stephen LB. Elkins East St. Louis Itt Acme Motor & Machinery Company Charles A Loring Manufactuer Machinery Curcaco Connecticut Smokeless Fuel Gas Company T. «. Hall

Mining Stock Prices and Market Tidbits

The page shows closing quotations for mining stocks dated Oct 22 with listings for Ock, Col.Coat, Cal & Va, Hocking, Bel Homestake, Gould & Curry, Ontario, Quicksilver, Best Belcher, Chollar, Standard, Crown Point and Yellow Jacket. Prices range from low single digits to around 16.50 for some. Also included are U.S. railroad and commodity figures, tolls, and references to Norges and West Coast listings. The tone resembles a market note from a late 19th or early 20th century financial page.

Istalvo doBa Ha Mong. &. m Rk. G. W Sola Gen Hite St. E. Cous Rex Sts West Sl Con Cal & Va Gould & Curry Ontario Opmir Seeaeeeeeets Novaya Ceaveses

London and Paris Financial Bulletin Oct 22

London market notes list Consols at 951-16, U S 4s 121, various stocks trading with modest shifts. Bank of England bullion fell £384,000 in a week while reserve ratio rose to 57.55 percent. Paris reports Bank of France weekly gold up 925,000 francs and silver up 175,000 francs.

London United States Canadian Pacific Erie Illinois Central St. Paul New York Central Pennsylvania Bank of England Paris Bank of France

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