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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1899

Page

6

Stocks Headline Market Pivot Amid Copper Rally

The stock market softened on Tuesday amid tight money and a copper slump, with the sudden Vanderbilt death deepening gloom. Rallies later in the day lifted sentiment as shorts covered, and copper stocks like Centennial and Arcadian showed gains. Biracial talks touch on Mexican telephone expansion and consolidation in U S and Mexican telecommunications.

Cornelius Vanderbilt Shorts the Waldorf Brooklyn Rapid ‘Transit Rand High Brooklyn Rapid Transit i & Menace C. O. Outfit Brokers’ Commission C. O C. L Centennial Lake Superior Osceola Lode Clark‘Coolidge-Cole Sante Fe Mining Company North American Gold Dredging Company American Zinc, Lead and Gmelting Company United States Oil Books American Zinc, Lead and Smelting Company Yable United States Mining Company Centennial-Eureka Boston & Joplin Zinc Mining Company Herbert Radclyffe Charles H. Rollins Cadets F. B. Rogers Joplin Peseri United States Mexico California Mexican Telephone Company Forersons of J. P. Morgan & Co New York Boston Europe

Banking House Haight & Freese Advertsin Brief

Banking House Haight and Freese lists offices at 85 State Street Boston 53 Broadway New York and 402 Walnut cor 4th Philadelphia connected by private wires for prompt orders on New York Boston and Philadelphia exchanges. Offers information on stocks bonds cotton dividends and prices from a 400 page manual with free mailed letters. Bond lists and railway bonds supplied on request for purchase.

Boston State Street New York Broadway Philadelphia Walnunt Cor BP Sait Sluniet Laljroad

Wheat Shortage Warns of Price Rise Says World Crop Down

A report notes U S wheat output this year is about 200 000 bu lower than last year with other major exporters also 200 000 000 bu short. The shortfall totals about 15 percent of a 2 000 000 000 bu world crop and could lift May wheat prices by 15 percent. Howard Crosby & Co offer a free book.

Andaman Islands An Iglands Bay U.S Howard, Crosby & Co Boston Chicago India St. Louis Bradstreet

Telegraphers Reunion in Boston Elects New Officers

The nineteenth annual Old-Time Telegraphers Association and United States Military Telegraph Corps reunion held in Boston ends tomorrow with about 240 delegates. Both groups meet with shared badges. officers differ. Key aim is pension for Civil War participants, with Senator Foraker said to back the effort. Colonel William B. Wilson re-elected president.

Telegraphers' Association United States Military Telegraph Corps Boston United States Copley Square Oxford Nottingham Niagara Falls Congress Senator Foraker Ohio Wilson Lord Ross Washington William B. Wilson

Baltimore honors Captain Dyer with ceremonial sword

In Baltimore on September 12 crowds celebrated Captain N Mayor Dyer of the cruiser Baltimore. A 200 member reception committee welcomed him at City Hall after a parade and schoolchildren formed an American flag. The city presented a gold scabbarded Damascus steel sword costing 500 dollars.

Baltimore Dyer Manila City Hall Mayor Malster Malster Massachusetts Riverview Park

Telegraphy Pioneers Gather in Boston Meet and Tour

A Boston gathering of telegraphy association members begins at Allston Hall with remarks by Mayor Quincy and President Pettengill. Honorary membership offered to Quincy, Morse portrait given, and a history volume planned. Conference shifts to Boston sights with trolley tours to Bunker Hill and Morse birthplace, followed by theatre visits and a farewell banquet.

Ctretgg Association Allston Hall H. J. Pettengill Quincy W. B. Wilson Pettengill Samuel F. B. Morse West Indies James Douglas Reid Dumferline Scot Samuel A. Duncan Atlanta Louis A. Chasteau Western Union St. Paul Minneapolis Twin Cities H. C. Hope H. A. Tuttle John Brant New York Boston James Compton Nashville J. J. Dickey Omaha A. Duncan

Autumn Excursion From Boston to New York on Oct 3

The Boston and Albany announces an autumn excursion to New York on Tuesday October 3 departing via Springfield Pittsfield and the Berkshire Hills to Albany then along the Hudson River offering views of the Palisades from the day boat or a night trip on the Adirondack steamer. Home via the Fall River line. Fare is five dollars.

Boston & Albany New York Springfield Pittsfield Berkshire Hills Albany Hudson River Adirondack Fall River

Rett B N Reg Ror 8 8 Pa HP Ok

Fragmentary OCR note records a terse status line with names and codes. It mentions Rett, a B N registration reference, and an approval or clearance noted as Pa HP ok, though details are unclear.

Holmes Receives Commission in Berkshire Opening

In Pittsfield the ses sion of Berkshire Superior Court opened with Chief Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes receiving his commission there. Assistant Justice Loring also accepted his Supreme Court commission. Marshall Wilcox delivered the welcome address, and Holmes replied at the crowded ceremony.

Pittsfield Superior Court Berkshire County Supreme Court of the Commonwealth Oliver Wendell Holmes Loring Supreme Court Walcott Justice Holmes

Boy Drowns While Fishing on Thames Near Norwich

Nine year old John Carenter drowned in the Thames River at Norwich while fishing from a boat with his brother. He fell overboard and drowned before assistance could reach him this afternoon.

Norwich Conn John Carenter Thames River Here

Excursion to New York on Boston & Albany Line

A Boston and Albany excursion to New York is planned for Tuesday October 8 offering a round trip fare of %0.00. Travelers will enjoy two full days in New York.

New York Boston & Albany

Yom Kippur Observances Detailed Across City

The article describes Yom Kippur practices among Orthodox Hebrews including 24 hours of fasting in synagogues, prayers, and the Kol Nidro hymn. It notes preparations, family reunions, forgiveness among neighbors, and mentions reform Hebrews holding evening and morning services. It also covers remarks about Admiral Dewey and Captain Hooper in Boston.

Yom Kippur Don Castile di Pedro

Indicted for Murder in East Dedham Family Killing

Norfolk county grand jury returns murder indictment against John W. Seery and Joseph E. Seery of East Dedham. They are charged with killing their mother Ellen Seery at their Central avenue home on July 2 1899. They were arraigned before Judge Emery Grover and held without bail at Dedham Jail pending grand jury action.

Dedham Norfolk County Grand Jury John W. Seery Joseph E. Seery East Dedham Ellen Seery Central Avenue Emery Grover

Sudbury Constable Ellins bound over after shooting case

The ongoing case against Constable Asahel Ellins of Sudbury for shooting Dennis F. Kelly of Marlboro on June 12 was heard in District Court. The court found probable cause and bound Ellms over to the October grand jury term with $1000 bail, sureties posted.

South Framingham Asahel Ellins Sudbury Dennis F. Kelly Marlboro William B. Gale Boston Charlesq. Tirrell Natick F. F. Gerry Ellms

Secretary Wilson Probes New England Agricultural Conditions

Secretary Wilson of the Agricultural Department travels to New England to inspect farming conditions. He will begin with New Hampshire, assessing regional agricultural status and needs.

Wilson New England Washington Agricultural Department New Hampshire

Admiral Dewey Study Guest Visits Manila Naval Officer

Captain C. L. Hooper formerly commanded the gunboat McCullough at Manila and studied Admiral Dewey up close. A guest at Young's Hotel yesterday, Hooper impressed observers with fearless features and ruddy cheeks, earning praise as an ideal naval officer.

C. L. Hooper McCullough Manila Admiral Dewey Young’s Hooper Bob Evans

Lieutenant Shaw Elevated to Captain in Thirty-fourth Regiment

Lieutenant Thomas J. Shaw formerly ordnance sergeant at Fort Independence Castle Island sailed with the Thirty fourth from San Francisco to the Philippines last week. Before departure at Fort Logan he was made acting captain of Company C. The colonel and staff recommended his promotion to captain and a telegram to Washington prompted belief the President will confirm. He is brother to David B. Shaw a State Senate candidate from Suffolk.

Thomas J. Shaw Fort Independence Castle Island United States Army Thirty-fourth Regiment San Francisco Philippines Fort Logan Colorado Shaw Leutenant Washington David B. Shaw State Senate Suffolk San Juan Hill Charlestown

New Jersey Delivers Admiral Sampson's Sword for Presentation

The sword intended for Rear Admiral Sampson was delivered to the State House in Trenton and handed to the legislative committee. Senator Ketcham said no presentation date has been set yet but is expected to occur in time for Sampson to wear it at a forthcoming event.

Parker Street Massachusetts Avenue Lexington William Hunt Court St Boston Trenton N. J

Evangelist C L Evarts To Speak Daily Meetings

Evangelist C L Evarts has been engaged for noon meetings on Bromfield Street. A large attentive audience returns after each session to a dance, with much interest and requests for prayer. Special music is arranged for each meeting. all are invited.

C. L. Evarts

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