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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1897

Page

6

Cotton Prices Fall to Lowest Since 1895 on Fever and Supplies

R G Dun & Co notes retail trade slows from long mild weather and Southern fever, while wholesale and manufacturing stay brisk. Cotton drops to 6 cents spot and 6.88 for January, the lowest since March 14, 1895, with large exports and sheep/ wool markets softening amid uncertain future demand. Failures total 219 in the U S and 25 in Canada.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Boston United States Canada

Boston Theater Lineup With Tess and Soldier of France

The Tremont, Hollis, Museum and other venues announce next week shows led by Mrs Fiske in Tess and Andrew Mack in An Irish Gentleman. Fanny Davenport’s Soldier of France closes at the Boston Theatre Saturday. Bruno Howard Shenandoah and other acts follow. Peary lecture and Dr Nansen appearance planned.

Boston Museum Eli, M. Holland Fitz Williams George F. Marion Grace Kimball Katherine Florence May Robson Fanny Davenport France Montreal Toronto Brooklyn Hollis Paris Park Theatre Georgia Caine Fred Lennox D. L. Don Anna Buckley William Broderick Rose Beaudet Thomas E. Shea Bowdoin Square Bronson Howard Castle Square Lew Bloom Jane Cooper Keith Grand Theatre Liieutenant Peary Tremont Theatre William Austin Washington Street Pine Street Berol Grand Opera House de Wolf Hopper the Tremont Octoroons the Howard Weber and Field China Pantzer Brothers Cook and Sonora Imogene Comer Austin & Stone's den of Lions Woods Sisters Music Hall Orking Boys

Embezzler’s French Letters Read At Trial

A trial reveals letters in French by Joseph A. Insigi to de la Villardiere and Derieux, accused of misusing about 140000 dollars in trust funds. He smiles as a faulty French translation causes amusement while detailing vaults on State street and delays in remitting accounts.

Joseph A. Insigi Messrs. de la Villardiere Derieux Wright M. de la Villardiere Boston France Iasigi Lynn Professor Wright Chaplin Mr. Iasigi America Tony Horace Bacon Mr. Bacon J. A. Iasigi & Co Messrs de la Villardiere de la Villardiere and Derieux Sughrue Mr. Peabody Tasigi Peabody

Debs Remarks and Lomasney Backing Spark Ward Rhetoric

The speaker cited Poor Old Debs at his boarding house and paid high tribute to Senator Lomasney. Charles I Quirk claimed Lomasney did not interfere in the fourth senatorial district and did not seek to expand influence from the West End to Roxbury to control the Democratic Party.

Debs Lomasney Charles I. Quirk West End South End Roxbury

Behring Sea Conference Agrees to Sealing Suspension

Washington reports complete official confirmation that the Behring Sea conference reached a full suspension or material limitation of pelagic sealing. Russia and Japan accept the proposal and reserve only the right to communicate with their governments for approval.

Washington Behring Sea Conference Russia Japan

McLean Marries Miss Livingstone in Manchester Ceremony

R J McLean a prominent hotel figure wed Miss Pearl Livingstone in Manchester N last evening. Best man was Schuyler De Witt of Boston with bridesmaids Vinnie Henshaw and Louise Auber from the One Round of Pleasure company, which had a long run at the Museum.

R. J. McLean Manchester

Glaziers Strike Over Armenian Worker at Chelsea Plant

Sixteen glazers quit at the leather works on Williams street Chelsea after a non union Armenian worker was hired for seven dollars weekly, below the union rate of ten. The strike followed a Postman visit and the manager admitted layoffs while workers warned Armenians threaten their morocco business.

Magown

READY FOR U P MONEY ENGINEERED DEPOSIT PLAN

Secretary Gage plans arrangements to deposit the Union Pacific money with designated depository banks after November 1 if they win the road bid. The funds may be held by several New York bankers for the government until arranged.

Washington Gage Union Pacific Reorganization Commission New York

Ward 8 Rally Features Lomasney Kin Speakers

A Democratic rally in Ward 8 at the Hendricks Club room drew many speakers. Joseph P. Lomasney introduced Congressman Atkinson from New Jersey who spoke on tariff income tax and government by injunction. Senator James A. Gallivan followed.

Ward 8 Hendricks Club Lomasney Joseph P. Lomasney Atkinson New Jersey James A. Gallivan

Norwich Vermont Seeks Firebug Over Local Fires

Norwich Vermont townspeople contend with a mysterious firebug causing alarm. The Norwich University blaze suspect remains at large, while Hazen F. Batchelder provides evidence of a failed attempt to burn his barn.

Norwich Norwich University Hazen F. Batchelder

Sunday Sermons and Services Across Boston Churches

Multiple churches announce service times and topics for Sunday including Tremont Temple with Lorimer sermons on Salvation and The Parables of the Tares, First Baptist on Despising an Inheritance, Old South Church, Berkeley Temple, and People's Temple with talks on love, Denmark, and spiritual topics. Free seats, cordial invitations, and special music noted.

Fulton to Speak on Archdiocese School Affiliation

Dr Fulton D D will lecture in Music Hall at 2 30 p m on Can Archbishop Corrigan s Scheme for the Affiliation of Public and Parochial Schools Be Made to Work Seats are free and all are invited This is his last Boston appearance before he moves to New York to advocate for American youth. Walter Baker Mansion Gold Cure Dorchester 464 Washington corner Park street 3 30 p m Sunday services by institute graduates B B G Club testimonies from cured men

People’s Temple Columbus Avenue Berkeley Street Brady Denmark Hall Caine Bromfield Street M. E Strangers’ Church L. B. Bates Boston B. Y. M. Christian Union Union Hall Boylston Street John Cuckson Arlington Street H. Carleton Slack Adah C. Hussey Joseph G. Hegarty Gerald Lambert Dret Lord Mendelssohn Association Hall Young Men’s Christian Association Boylston Berkeley Streets Henry A. Cook Cambridge Music Hall W. RP. Bates Haverhill Justin D. Fulton D. D Archbishop Corrigan Dr. Fulton New York Walter Baker Gold Cure Washington Corner Park Street Dorchester Institute B. B. of G. Club

Market Dull But Finishes Strong On Centennial Talk

The market closed strong after a dull day with few features. Centennial drew interest with price movements and mixed reports on its ore mines. CBQ September results show record gross and rising net. Pioneer Gold Mining re elected officers and plans a dam project on American river.

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Centennial Jan. J Butte & Boston Pioneer Gold Mining Company Sullivan Pioneer Company Arnold Kearsarge Washington Stock Houses

Waterfront Dispatch From Boston Harbor Notes Ship Changes

Commodore Henry F Tilton recovering from a stroke visits friends at the Custom House. The Hesper receives a new foremast after the gale, the Pawnee departs Charleston with Philadelphia rebuilt engine, and Nellie undergoes iron sheathing in dry dock. Menemsha gains new captain, Mattewan hopes for swift entry, Olivette to be repaired in New York, Pavonia sails to Queenstown, and George W Pierce bought for Cape de Verde trade.

Henry F. Tilton Marine Division Stone Fort George Lawler Cyde Line Pawnee Philadelphia Virginius Charleston Chichester Nellie Ned Doane McKie A. D. Connor New York Lone Star Menemsha Galveston Byrne Line Treasury Department Mattewan City Havana Bristol Eng Elder, Dempster & Co Montreal Plant Olivette Lewis Wharf Halifax N. S Queenstown Senner Oliver George W. Pierce Cape de Verde Daniel Barnes National Dock Lizzie Brewster Wood Island Calais Prince Edward W. R. Campbell James Ronald London Parker House Yarmouth City Band Colonel Colby Washington, D. C

New York Stock Sales Railroads Record Trading

Market report lists railroad stocks with closing highs and lows and bid estimates. Atchison, Baltimore and Ohio, Canada Pacific show varied price quotes and percent changes reflecting activity in New York stock sales for railroads.

New York Atchison

Capital Shares Open for Subscription at $10 Each

Capital of ten dollars per share offered as full paid non-assessable with sixty percent down and balance on allotment. 250000 shares issued and subscription list now open. Applications for stock should be addressed to the issuer.

Brig Missing Off Port Bound for Cape Verdes

Grave fears for the safety of brig Henry B. Cleaves Captain William Nelson sixty five days out from port for Cape Verds Islands with general cargo for Porto Praya and St Vincent. Previous voyage took twenty eight days and agents await word, with belief the vessel has foundered and the crew drowned.

Henry B. Cleaves William Nelson Cape Verds Islands Porto Praya St. Vincent Cape Verda

Public Health Convention Increases Yellow Fever Committee

At the public health convention in Philadelphia on October 29 the committee to study yellow fever grew from five to seven. New members include Dr. T. H. Durgin of Boston and Dr. A. H. Doty of New York.

Philadelphia T. H. Durgin Boston A. H. Doty New York

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