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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1900

Page

10

Wall Street Mixed as Granger Shares Rally on Burlington Quotations

The New York market opened loose then grew dull though sugar led a late rally. Burlington & Quincy September and quarterly results buoyed granger shares signaling ongoing Westward traffic. Northern Pacific and Union Pacific moves tied to Morgan and Gates. copper stocks fluctuated with Butte and Utah gains.

New York Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Pamanco Escossees Boston Stock Exchange Northern Pacific J. P. Morgan Union Pacific Common J. W. Gates Union Pacific Tote Boston Cail Loans Boston & Montana S. O Utah Butte Parrot Amalgamated Osceola British Columbia North Drift John Stanton Atlantic Lake Superior Isle Royale I. R

Boston Stock Sales Report Reacts to Market Close

Boston on October 30 released the day’s highest and lowest stock sales along with the closing bid and asked prices. The figures show market activity across key issues, reflecting gains, losses, and liquidity shifts observed by traders and brokers.

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Dividend of $1.50 per share declared by company

The company proclaims a cash dividend of 1.50 per share to stockholders of record at end of business on October 31 1900. The transfer books close from November 1 to November 14 1900. Payment will be made on November 15 1900. WYILLIAM R DRIVER serves as treasurer. October 24 1900.

Wyilliam R. Driver

Embezzler Alvord Captured After Boston Lodging Clues

The Gotham embezzler known as Alvord hid at 172 Huntington avenue Boston lodging house run by John H Atwood. Pinkertons tracked him while Inspector Watts and his men shadowed the suspect. A mysterious benefactor and a tailor were sought as reporters questioned who helped the fugitive.

Alvord Pinkertons Inspector Watts New York Pinkerton Huntington Avenue Boston Court Street Watts New York Bank Alvard First National Bank of New York John H. Atwood

Pyramid Pile Cure Claims Complete Piles Cure

A Sacramento reader reports lasting relief after using one 50 cent Pyramid Pile Cure box. He says doctors advised surgery after 30 years of piles, but the remedy provided immediate improvement and a full cure without drugs. The product is advertised as containing astringents and healing oils and is sold nationwide with a small booklet of testimonials.

Thomas E. Wood 17Th Street Sacramento Cal California United States Canada

Arrest Details in Alvord Case Emerge in Testimony

Witnesses discuss tips on Alvord’s location, Barrett involvement, and possible Boston lawyer aiding an unknown accomplice. Mrs. Atwood disputes published descriptions while bets and reward fights loom over the $5000 bounty.

Alvord Case Complicates Embezzlement Charge

In New York on October 30 Alvord was rearraigned as counsel for the First National Bank sought federal jurisdiction for embezzlement and false entry charges. District Attorney Gardiner opposed. Alvord was committed to the Tombs. Federal D A Burnett urged federal handling of a bank employee embezzlement case. Detectives expect forgery charges carrying up to twenty years.

Alvord New York Mr. Atwood Fisher A. Baker First National Bank United States District Court United States Gardiner General Burnett McClusky

Tip controversy over Alvord arrest questioned official

The article records a tense exchange about who supplied the tip leading to Alvord's arrest. William E Barrett is named as a possible source, with the press and New York detectives cited. Barrett declines further comment, saying whether he gave a tip is not essential to justice.

Alvord Boston New York Barrett William E. Barrett

Best Bailey murder case draws new floating bridge theory

Lynn reports new tale tying a team to Floating bridge the night of the Bailey murder. Police refer to Wrigsley story as possible evidence of body disposal. John H. Best remains jailed in Salem with counsel Pratt Baker and Sisk taking up his defense. State officers and district attorney discuss the case as hearings resume.

Neal Bailey Wrigsleys Lynn John H. Best Salem Linwood O. Pratt William I. Baker Boston James H. Sisk Sisk William H. Stiles Best George C. Neal George J. Bailey Judge Berry Mr. Sisk Pratt Wood Harvard W. Scott Peters Haverhill Hammond Joseph F. Craig

Boston Elevated Railroad suits and criminal case in 1898 docket

A dense court column lists cases across multiple courts. It includes actions against the Boston Elevated Railroad by Grace & Hyde Company over alleged intrusion and ejectment on Huntington Avenue on May 24, 1898, plus a United States Circuit Court sentence of seven years for William S. Jewett of Lawrence after a protracted legal battle. It details bankruptcy petitions, numerous personal injury suits in Suffolk Superior Court, and civil actions in Municipal Court, with defendants including city of Boston and various railroad and transportation firms.

Boston Elevated Railrooad Grace & Hyde Company Et al Boston Elevated Railroad Grace & Hyden Company Huntington Avenue United States Circuit Court William S. Jewett Lawrence The Lake National Bank Wolfboro N. H United States District Court Circuit Court United States Circuit Court of Appeals Supreme Court Washington Lower Court Jewett Brown United States John H. Casey Bradley Waters Pickering Federal Building New England Chandler W. Lane Highland Avenue Somerville Morris Meretzky Bourne Mass Hiram B. Ward Revere Suffolk Superior Court Sheldon Mary Welch Delaware & Western Railroad Company Lalt John Welch East Cambridge G. W. Anderson Russell & Russell L. P. Whipple P. J. Rich McClusky Eg Gan Richardson Henry Hollander Deston Elevated Railroad Company Tremont Street Hollis Street Daggett & Young P. H. Cooney Sarah Pepper Lynn Boston Road Chelsea Everett Boston & Albany Railroad Everett Avenue H. P. Harriman H. F. Hurlburt Murphy Hopkins Margaret Thompson Martin Flynn Cambridge Boylston Street Massachusetts Avenue J. J. Slutsky J. W. Corcoran J. Ff. McDonald Esss Almon King City of Devonshire Street G. H. Mellen S. M. Child P. FE. Walsh New England Vehicle Transportation Company Todd & Risk W. B. Sprout Morris Levy Boston Blue Hill Avenue Grove Trail J. H. Blanchard Leverone Arancia Aiken T. J. Scollins K.H. Rollins’ Sons Company KE. H. Rollins’ Sons Corporation City of Boston J. FE Hannigan W. Wilson R. F. Sturgis Equity Court (Merit Braley William ‘Klein A. H. Chamberlyn P. J. Grace Chamberlyn Grace Thomas J. Barry Plaintiff Nason & Proctor Bartlett & Anderson Equity W. L. Quinby Dorchester Smith James Sullivan Georgiana Martin Golden New Brunswick Huzabeth Venables Leroy Grover George

Rail Lines Timetable From New York to New England States

New Haven Railroad schedules list departures from Terminal Station to New York New London Middletown Willimantic Hartford and beyond. Morning Express via Air Line, Sound Lines and Plymouth routes connect to Providence Fall River Newport and Provincetown with varied daily times and special through tickets and parlor cars.

New York New Haven New London Siy Line Middletown Willimantic Hartford Air Line Limited Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Maryland Sound Lines Fall River Stonington Norwich Providence A. Mileat Ges Newport New Bedford Back Bay Plymouth Midland Whitman Cohasset Provincetown A. m Chatham P. m. Hyannis A. m. Woods Hole Wepore Ie Southbridge Willimantic and Putnam Fishkill Landing Boston & Albany R. R Marlboro Bitchburg Leominster Clinton Needham Highlandville Upper Falls P. m. Medfield West Medway Old State House Terminal Station L. H. Palmer Boston A. C. Kendall

Boston and Maine Railroad Time Tables 1900

Timetable notice from Boston and Maine Railroad at 322 Washington Street offering Western and Eastern divisions train departures from Union Station Boston with routes to Portland Augusta Bangor Bar Harbor Lewiston Manchester St John Halifax St Stephen Calais Eastport and coastal Maine destinations. Includes steamer connections and schedule details for Boston departures on specific days.

Portland—S Augusta Bangor Avides Raha ST. John Halifax Provinces ST. Stephen N. B Calais Eastport Wash. Co. R. R ST. Andrews North Conway Maine Central Thomaston Rockland Castine Deer Isle Sedgwick Southwest Bar Harbors Millbridge Jonesport Machiasport Portland Boston

Train Schedules for Concord and Surrounding Areas

A dense list of train times and routes for Concord area stations including Manchester Concord New Boston North Weare Henniker Tilton Laconia Weirs Plymouth Lisbon Littleton Whitefield Lancaster Bethlehem Junction Twin Mountain Fabyan House and White Mountain Resorts. Details show departures at many times with Sundays and exceptions, plus connections to Montreal Quebec Chicago and Boston via various lines.

Manchester Concord New Boston North Weare Henniker Pittsfield Suncook Bacanee Suneys Tilton Lakeport Meredith Assland Laconia Weirs Plymouth Ie Ae Haverhill A A. m Claremont Erss Aoe VT ST. “Jounsbury Newport Sherbrooke St. Johnsbury Montpelier Burlington White River Montreal Quebec Boston Air Line Chicago No West G. T. Av C. P. Ty

Fitchburg Division Train schedules from Boston route

Fitchburg Division trains depart Boston via Hoosac Tunnel toward multiple destinations including Fitchburg Gardner Greenfield North Adams Williamstown Troy Albany and beyond. Services listed include local and day expresses with buffet parlor cars to Binghamton Chicago St Louis Montreal and Montreal sleepers. Sunday additions include accommodation to Troy Albany and a Montreal night express via Rutland Adirondacks and Burlington.

Fitchburg Division Boston Hoosac Tunnel Fitchburg Gardner Greenfield North Adams Williamstown Troy Albany Saratoga Utica Binghamton Hernellisville Elmira Syracuse Rochester Watertown Buffalo Niagara Falls Hamilton Toronto Detroit Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Points Lecal Express Day Express N. Y Continental Limited Lroy Chicago Fast Express Pacific Express Lake Champlain Montreal Express Burlington Rutland Express Night Express Montreal D. J. Flanders Gen’! Pass Tkt. Agt

Auction Notice for 5-room House at 85 Shirley Street

By E. J. Gregory Auctioneer Office 7 Water st 1876 Auction Saturday Nov 3 1900 at 3 pm on premises No 85 Shirley st Dorchester 5 room house 1624 feet land 60 feet frontage Shirley st from No 486 Dudley st near Norfolk ave Eyeing a desirable little home at a good trade Terms 100 deposit at sale Particulars see Gregory Auctioneer

E. J. Gregory Water St Shirley St Dorchester Dudley St Norfolk Ave Gregory

Excursion to California with Burlington Route

Join a personally conducted Burlington Route excursion from Boston to California leaving Tuesdays via Niagara Falls Chicago Denver and Salt Lake City on fast scenic trains with Pullman sleeping cars and dining cars. Descriptive folder free and a 72 page California book available for six cents postage. W J O Meara New England passenger agent Boston MA.

California New England Burlington W. J. O'Meara Washington Street Boston Mass

Special sale of Brass and iron bedsteads by Morris Mureh Butler

The sale advertises ready for market metal bed steads and other bedroom furniture from the factory. About 300 bureaus chiffonières and toilet tables will be included. The firm touts high quality stock and reduced prices to deter winter carryover and attract buyers in the spring and bedding department.

8. C Isle Royale Federal Street P. O. Square Boston State Street House Federal Steel State Street Trust Company Fitchburg Railroad Morris, Mureh & Butler

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