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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1897

Page

2

Officers Directors and Shareholders List

A roster of executives and owners includes Dr J Grant Lyman Waldorf Hotel New York Hon N R Persinger Central City Bank Nebraska Sir Humphrey de Trafford Baronet England Arthur W Spear Esq Wholesale Commission Merchant San Francisco IX Eugene Gladwin Mining Engineer Keysville Cal Supt Mines Colo Gold Mining Co Geo M Belden M E Dawson City Alaska M T J Trafford Huteson Ranchman Central City Nebraska Gerald Martin Fennell Esq Pres Southern Alabama Telephone Co Greenville Tenn W A Von Cannon Esq New Home Sewing Machine Co St Louis Mo

J. Grant Lyman Waldorf Hotel N. Y N. R. Persinger Central City Bank Nebraska Humphrey DE Trafford England Arthur W. Spear Wholesale Commission San Francisco Eugene Gladwin Keysville Cal Colo T. J. Trafford Huteson Ranchman Central City Gerald Martin Fennell, Esq Pres Southern Alabama Telephone Co Greenville, Tenn W. A von Cannon New Home Sewing Mach. Co St. Louis

Fortunes in Klondike trading and mining venture

Organized by practical merchants and business men this chartered company aims to operate a general trading mining and transportation business in the Gold Fields of the Klondike and Alaska. It promises early profits, ground floor stock at 2c to 25c per share, and monthly dividends after expedition landings.

Klondike Alaska Gold Valley

Sound Practical Reasons To Invest In This Yukon Company

Sound practical reasons urge investment in the Yukon Trading Mining and Exploration Co. Ltd. The Klondike representation by Geo M Belden M E, with funds, plus a $1000 stake then could yield large spring returns. The S S Progress sails to Yukon stocked for trading, with engineers led by F Eugene Gladwin locating and operating claims. Vice president Wm T Criswell’s Alaska trading station experience promises store control. The firm is established, with officers who have paid at the public price, and Boston correspondence supports inquiry and interviews at 92 State Street Boston Mass Bank references included.

W. T. Criswell Alaska George M. Belden Yukon S.S San Francisco F. Eugene Gladwin Corps of Engineers Wm. T. Criswell Klondike Disaan Aan Inuwvact Man T. J. Trafford Huteson Yukon Trading, Mining & Exploration Co., Ltd State Street Boston Mass Central City Neb Yukon Trading, Mining and Exploration Company Parker House Klondike Chilkoot Pass Mother Lode Stewart Dawson City Seattle Juneau United States Revenue Lynn Canal Dyea Lake Linderman Hutes Ting. Proeera Huteson

Twenty third Convention Opens for Young Men's National Union

Boston hosts the Twenty Third Convention with 300 delegates and representatives from every state. A parade from the Plaza Hotel to the Church of the Immaculate Conception led by J Mitchell Galvin featured the East Boston Cadet Band. Clergy and laymen from the Catholic Church in America gathered as leaders and officers were introduced, including President Rev William T McQuirk and Secretary John J Brady. The opening exercises at Boston College Hall included a solemn high mass and a sermon by Rev Mortimer E Twomey urging youths to love God and serve church and state. Mayor Quincy welcomed the delegation, praising the city’s reception and the convention’s Catholic and American character.

Boston America National Catholic Union United States Plaza Hotel Church of the Immaculate Conception East Boston J. Mitchell Galvin Boston College National Union John J. Brady Albany N. Y William T. McQuirk Brooklyn Bernard M. Bogan Rahway N. J Deniel P. Toomey James F. Loughlin D. C Philadelphia Penn A. J. Ryan Binary E. J. B. Murray Peter W. Phillips Burlington J. M. Brown Cleveland W. FE Mosher Newark John J. Blewitt Ogdensburg Thomas F. Mannix Richmond J. Mercer Diocese of Providence Joseph M Fally Vincennes John F." Murphy St. Joseph J. M. McInery Trenton John J. Cleary Wilmington No. I. Fiyoo Syracuse John P. Foley Covington V. E.T. Donaalee Charleston 8. C J. J. Www Parcipatents Becta Adam Peomes Bomtatta Cate Sobek Sharia ’ Lee William J. P. A. Dowd John W. Mitchell John D. O'Connor Jerome Doherty S. J George Keelan Malden Mortimer E. Twomey Boston College Hall James Street Quincy The Father McQuir J.ac Eff Galvin College Association

Klondike Pilgrims Face Worsening Outlook on Dry Dock Plan

Warker daily outlook darkens as Klondike pilgrims’ voyage faces delays and Portland’s port authorities signal a dry dock for the ship before its final trip. Fleet disruption tallies rise with insufficient crew and maintenance issues looming large.

Dark outlook for Alaska miners as river fleets risk fate

Private letters to Alaska Commercial Co from Dawson and St Michaels warn that extreme drought and easterly gales have dried the Yukon river. Sandbars appear and boats O B Weare and Bella may be stranded near Ramparts. Food stock at St Michaels may fail, risking famine in Dawson if rains do not raise water levels and allow transit.

San Francisco Cal Alaska Commercial Company Dawson and St. Michaels Alaska Dawson City St. Michaels O. B. Weare Bella Yukon Dawson Circle City Chilkoot Pass

Munyon Cure Promoted By Boston Testimonies

In Boston testimonies from Archibald Allen and J F Norton advocate Munyon remedies for rheumatism and catarrh. Allen reports rapid relief after using Munyon Rheumatism Cure while Norton claims cure from Munson’s therapies. The ads promote Munyon’s Remedies with appeals to buy at 25 cents a vial and free day and evening doctor service.

Archibald Allen Commonwealth Ave Boston Mass Munyon Munson

Custody Hearing In Bath Court Alleges Patten Case

In Bath Maine Judge Whitehouse rules on the petition of Mrs Roberts Patten for custody of twins held by her divorced husband Dr Roberts. Testimony on alleged criminal intimacy is noted but deemed not decisive. Public interest centers on the judge’s involvement and family attendance at a related reception.

Bath, Me Roberts Patten Judge Whitehouse Supreme Court Dr. Roberts Roberts Dale

Port Orchard Naval Dock Sought for Steamer Portland

The North American Trading and Transportation Company asks the Navy to let the Portland use Port Orchard dry dock to dock and clean before another Yukon run. Assistant Secretary Roosevelt ordered a check for alternative dry docks and warship use before granting the request if no other docks exist and Port Orchard is not occupied.

Washington North American Trading and Transportation Company Navy Department Naval Dry Dock Port Orchard Wash Portland Seattle St. Michaels Yukon Roosevelt Bureau of Construction

Brownson Memorial Discussed at Catholic University Session

Monsignor Conaty opened the afternoon session in Washington urging parochial education and social unity for Catholic men. The Brownson memorial was proposed as a university scholarship to honor the Catholic philosopher. Funds totaling 4074.28 remain with five trustees, and a further 2500 is to be raised before the next convention.

Monsignor Conaty Catholic University Washington, D. C Philadelphia Clarke University of Worcester American University Brownson

Boston Shoemaker Plans Shanks's Journey to Alaska

Richard Rice of 475 Dudley street Roxbury, a Boston shoemaker with three married children, aims to tramp across the continent to Alaska in search of gold starting from Old Colony station Kneeland street at 2 o clock next Saturday heading for Providence. The Seattle steamer Kingston reports miners possess a ton and a half of dynamite ready to widen the White Pass through rocky and dangerous sections.

Alaska Shanks Richard Rice Dudley Street Roxbury Rice Old Colony Kneeland Street Providence Seattle Wash Kingston Skaguay Dyea White Pass

Rich Alaska strike reported by Tacoma man

A letter from George Lemmon in Alaska to his wife in South Tacoma describes a vast gold strike on the McMillan River north fork. Lemmon and a partner, guided by an Indian, left the Yukon and claim three months yield of 55000 dollars, saying the find exceeds the Klondike for richness.

Tacoma Wash North Fork McMillan River Alaska George Lemmon Lemmon Yukon Klondike

Expedition to Klondyke by Boston ladies organized

Mr James Cantney and Colonel George Hamilton organize a self sustaining Klondyke expedition of marriageable ladies departing Boston on Monday September 13 with tours through museums and theatres en route to Dawson City Colonel Hamilton acts as guide and projects arrival around June 1 1898 Passage secured aboard the Portland leaving Seattle in May

James Cantney George Hamilton Boston Dawson City Hamilton Dawson Portland Seattle

Catholics and Youth Societies Debate Public Demonstrations

John J. Fannon of New York discussed The Catholic Young Men's Societies and Public Demonstrations, praising Catholics for upholding laws and supporting progress. P. J. McCarthy of Providence spoke on moral force for men and the role of Catholic societies in guiding young minds. Delegates photographed on the Church steps and joined delegates afterward for a reception at the Catholic Union on Washington Street. An evening entertainment filled the hall at 9 o'clock with the president of the union, John H. Burke, and Father McGuire present.

John J. Fannon New York America Our Church Church Union P. J. McCarthy Providence R. I Church of the Immaculate Conception T Catholic Union Washington Street Worcester Square John H. Burke Brookline National Union Father McGuirn

Pond’s Extract as a versatile medical lotion

The International Journal of Surgery touts Pond’s Extract for rapid relief of sprains and contusions, reducing swelling, and preventing inflammation. It notes astringent, antiseptic, and sedative properties, plus safe use as a mouthwash for throat conditions and stomatitis.

International Journal of Surgery

Quincy Illumination Ends Beach Season In Spectacle

In Quincy on August 31 the Houghs Neck illumination day filled the sea girt road with electric cars bicycles and vehicles. The beach cottages and entire shoreline were lit up. Fireworks rose from Great Hill and a beacon fire burned there. The Quincy Yacht Club lent boats for a sail event while children enjoyed an afternoon banquet at the electric car stables.

Quincy Hough’s Neck Quincy Centre Great Hill Quincy Yacht Club

Court Clears Chamber Amid Secret Session On Testimony

In a dramatic morning, the courtroom emptied before a secret hour long conference between the judge and counsel. A later ruling declared that no criminal intimacy existed between Mrs. Roberts and Mr. Patten, based on Bertha L. Drew’s testimony and the parties’ denials.

Star Chamber Whitehouse Newell Roberts Patten Bertha L. Drew

Bath's 400 and Others Present Sensational Courtroom Testimony

Yesterday's highly sensational testimony drew Bath's 400 and others to a crowded courtroom. Women of all ages filled aisles and passages as Mrs. Hyde and Miss Reed displayed visible contempt while flowers adorned the judge's desk. Judge Whitehouse warned against entertainment value and allowed only rebuttal testimony as divorce proceedings for J Roberts and Mrs Patten resumed.

Bath Peope Sarah Wells Annie Swanton J. Roberts Southard Hyde Roberts

Testimony in Rebuttal in Courtroom Closure Scene

In a courtroom drama, Lawyer Whitehouse requests a decency based room clearance while rebuttal testimony is admitted. Judge Whitehouse and counsel confer privately. about 300 people wait as Mrs Patten testifies and Mr Patten appears unsettled. The court reopens briefly with limited attendance.

Whitehouse Newell Roberts Mrs. Patten

Subway Opens for Passenger Traffic at Park Street Sept 1 1897

West End Street Railway announces the completed subway from Public Garden to Park Street will open Wednesday Sept 1 1897. Daily car service runs six am to midnight on multiple lines including Allston Cambridge Arlington Heights and Jamaica Plain with subway checks and limited entry rules.

Public Garden Park Street Allston Coolidge Corner Pearl Street Cambridge Arlington Heights Cypress Street Brookline Huntington Avenue Field’s Corner Crosstown Ashmont Milan Harvard Square Subway Park Street Station

Trial Reveals Strain Over Sofa Scene and Custody Claim

In a hushed courtroom, Mrs. Roberts Patten denied any criminal conduct on the sofa amid testimony of ardent advances by Mr. Patten and a controversial use of smelling salts. Dr. Roberts' alleged indiscretion and notes between the Pattens were contested as witnesses described the room arrangement and glances that shaped the custody dispute. Judge Whitehouse reserved judgment, with a decision due the following day.

Jack Woodman Hunter Dr. Roberts Mrs. Roberts Patten Scott

Wringer and Carpet Sweeper Stock Closure Sale

The American Wringer Company at Arch and 77 79 Franklin streets is closing out its water-damaged stock of clothes wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers from the recent fire. Those needing these goods may have an opportunity to purchase them.

American Wringer Company Arch Franklin Streets Bissell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Yukon Capital Exploration’ Co., Ltd Charles S. Hartwell National Match Co Bettimore WM. T. Griswell Chas. A. Keeler Sac’y and Treas California Geo M. Belden M. E Mortimer E. Twombey Heston XM. C. A Young Men’s National Union Thomas Id Ty Hood Warker Famine Millan River Matism J. F. Norton Cicle City Hutesen Inige Whitehouse Catholic University At T. J. T. Huteson Stewart River Woodbury Hough Aeeler Hanover Gracie Wilson Bros Tremont Row Woodman—Southworth East Somerville Orville Coats Franklin J. Woodman Somerville Mary E. Southworth Dawley Annie William and Anastasia Dawley J. Newman & Sons Tremont Copartnership Notices Bennett & Brickett Alphonso Brickett A. Brickett & CO John F. Bennett van Tyn & Goldsmith Benj. van Tyn Utah Bean & Harris, Connolly & Davis A. H. Copley Choate Drug & Chemical Co A. J G. E. Coleman Linus D. Drury Fred €. Greene Brighton Geo. W. Warren S. M. Moore & Co Copley Square Board of Street Commissioners City Hall Board of Trustees Public Library Boston Society of Architects Trinity Church Huntington St. James Avenues Trinity Place Dartmouth Boyls- SS Stseck Boa John P. Dore Ace Graham Bromley Pk Box W. B. Badger & CO Portland St Anfords Emin S Ford Mark Ginger San Ford Potter Drug and Chemical Corporation West End Street Railway Company
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