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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1886

Page

3

State House junket order faces Senate hurdle

The House committee pushing a junket to Albany and Hartford to study capitols fears Senate defeat led by Senator Norris of Cottage City who resists propriety and may kill the measure. Chappelle pressed Norris with eloquence but Morris warned he would fight it to the last as Danvers Sillars and North Adams Kearns backed him.

State House House Albany Hartford Senate Ilayes Joslin Washington San Francisco Howes Norris Cottage City Junketers Cape Chappelle Boston Hayes Norris Sillars Danvers Kearns North Adams Morris Forsyth John A. McClintock McClintock A. P. Dodge Bay State Monthly Massachusetts Magazine Concer N. H The Granite Monthly Concord Albart H. Roth & Co Bay State Magazine Gay State Monthly J. N. McClintock Dodge McCtintock Massachusetts K. Hamilton Bainbridge Woodleigh H. G. Corning

Moosac Tunnel Committee Votes Down Repeal of Act

The Hoosac Tunnel committee voted 7 to 4 against repealing the act and agreed to report a bill presented by Cook of New Bedford. The measure would extend the Central Massachusetts Railroad to form a continuous line from Boston area to the Troy and Greenfield railroad, taking effect on passage.

Hoosac Tunnel Fitchburg Railroad Massachusetts Central Eee Cook New Bedford Troy and Greenfield Central Massachusetts Railroad Company Boston Somerville Cambridge Troy and Greenfield Railroad

Senate Gridlock on City Court Salaries Sparks GOP Tension

The Boston Senate wrestled over raising salaries for Charlestown Municipal Court constables with a split vote. Senators Forbes Murphy and Nourse battled over recommended salaries before a brief reconsideration attempt failed. Alfred Philips and George Spear figures surfaced as other salary disputes moved through the public service committee. Lil­ey proposed a $1500 annual salary substitute amid heated debate.

House Charlestown Forbes Public Service Committee Murphy Senate Nourse Alger Hayes Public Service Alvin S. Philips Dorchester Boston Committee On Public Service George G. Spear, Jr Secretary of the Commonwealth Liley

Boston Judicial Committee Seeks Pedestrian Rights in Transport Bill

A judiciary panel reported a bill regulating hackney carriages and public conveyances near railroad station properties. It imposes a fine between two and twenty dollars for obstructing passenger traffic after railroad police demand removal. The act takes effect upon passage.

Boston Committee On Judiciary

Labor safety act and state senate actions in 1886

The labor committee drafts an act requiring factory accident reports to the Massachusetts district police and notices to be filed within hours. The bill sets penalties for noncompliance and outlines data to be included, plus sections on reporting, effective date, and related legislative items from the House and Senate. The report also notes political anecdotes and fiscal debates on Williamstown bonds, chronic insane care building, and street railway extensions, ending with Senator Harlow’s municipal pledge.

Committee On Labor Massachusetts District Police Norris Senator Norris Cottage City Cottage City Gas Company Committee On Public Charitable Institutions Bridgewater Harlow Senate North Woburn Street Railway Winchester Charlester Embankment Company Wakefield Water Company Worcester, Nashua and Rochester Railroad Company Franklin Typographical Society Charlestown Catherine Mullins

Debts and Interest Recapitulation for March 1886

Washington reports the March debt recapitalization showing interest bearing debt totals 1. each category with bonds at 4 and 3 percent and 64 million in Pacific railroad bonds plus other items. It lists debt on which interest ceased since maturity and debt bearing no interest including notes and deposits. Total debt and cash in treasury are provided with the decrease during March and available funds for reduction of public debt.

AO Venewsae United States National Bank D.C Algluiuu Uus Sas Fund National Gold Bon‘s Cancocke Weis U.S D.C. Oe

Early Poll Opening Talks and Water Bills In Legislature

Senators Jefferson Norris and Boynton form a committee to confer with the House on an early election poll opening. The water supply petition from Sharon Water Co is taken from the table and accepted. Ballard Vale Mills remonstrates Boston water supply expansion. Governor Robinson to preside at Chicopee town meeting. House assigns returns to New England Conservatory of Music to next Tuesday. Elevator safety measure vote fails. Reconsideration on Public Statutes index passes. Public service panel salary bill chair Nourse calls inexpedient. Forbes proposes 2000 to New England School for Deaf Mutes. Howard reports steam driven room communication bill for factories.

Jefferson, Norris and Boynton House Morse Committee On Water Supply Sharon Water Company Sharon Stoughton Canton Messrs. Bradley and Strong Ballard Vale Boston Robinson State House Chicopee New England Conservatory of Music Clark Lyon Tom Nourse Public Service Committee Wright Bureau of Labor Statistics Forbes Education Committee New England Senator Howard Labor Committee

Overworked Shop and Restaurant Girls Reported in City

A Post reporter found waitresses and clerks in several restaurants and stores working long hours, often unpaid overtime, with little chance to sit during shifts. Some workers, including a 10 year old cash girl, describe fatigue and fear of losing their jobs if they complain, while busier shops showed fewer complaints.

Post Sam Washington Street

Weather Summary for Boston in March

Weather report from Sergeant Otto B. Cole at the US signal station notes mean barometer and high and low readings for March. It records mean temperature and a notable 16 year low or high, daily dew point and relative humidity, prevailing wind direction, total wind movement, and total precipitation of 8.20 inches with several specific readings on March days.

Boston Otto B. Cole United States Swat Fata

Boston Stocks and Rates Roundup on April 1 Market Moves

The Boston market opened with firm money rates and higher call loans at 5.5 percent. Clearing house balances showed interbank lending around 4.45 to 5 percent with New York funds at 1.62 to 2.0 cents per $100, exchanges totaling nearly 12 million and balances about 1.32 million. The day saw buoyant stock activity led by absence of strike news and talk of transcontinental settlements, with heavy trading in Atchison and other rails and varied shifts in bonds, mining, and utilities.

Boston New York Iss Apoodad Vancs Atchison Atlantic and Pacific Chicago Burlington and Quincy Lyman B. Greenleaf Charles Head Henry L. Higginson Charles C. Jackson John W. Mackintosh Edward W.musseey Aston W. Spencer Theodore D. Dupee Robert F. Clark Clark, Ward & Co Union Pacific Atchison Road Peoria Decatur Evansville Terre Haute St. Paul Northwest Armour St,Paul Omaha Wall Street Lockwood & Crosman Wire Irving A. Evans & Co Irving A. Evans Strong Adams Mr. Huntington Southern Pacific Atlantic St. Louis San Francisco Burlington Northern Cleveland Canton Marquette Houghton Ontonagon Pullman R.un California Southern Iowa Falls Sioux City Oregon Union Pacific Bulls Congress North Adams Mexican Central New England Kansas City Springfield Memphis Fort Scott Gulf Clinton Old Golony Lowell Maine Worcester Nashua Rocheaster Albany London Pacific Mail Lackawanna Delaware and Hudson Central of Central of New Jersey Closed With A Net Advance of 3G. the Vanderblits Richmond West Point Serre Haute Dacatur S Missouri Kansas Texas Altona International Great Northern St Paul Lacrosse Northwestern Danville St. Joseph Grand Island Oregon Short Line Kansas and Pacific First Virginia Midland Wabash Mutmai Union Green Bay Winona Rome Watertown Ogdenburg Kentucky Central Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis Minneapoa Iowa Crescent Place Green Street

Flour production held steady as mills run on water power

The Northwestern Miller reports mills near full water capacity with rising activity. Weekly output reached 123,400 barrels, 20,500 daily, amid quiet flour prices. Corn and oats markets steady, inspections up, and storage levels shown across Duluth St Paul and local rates.

Northwestern Miller Highteen Duluth St. Paul Minnesota New York Michigan Ohio Indiana Illinois St. Louis Wisconsin Canada Superior Vertmont New Franklin County Mass Extra York State Liverpool Extra Tbh Vermont Western Sage Western Creamery State Boxea Chicago Cape do firsts 12%4@i38c; do Aroostook New Brunswick Nova Scotia Baliwin Maine Greenings York State Tellman Sweet Aroostook County New Stampshire Vermont Tc Maine Central Grand ‘Trunk Beauty of Hebron Burbank Do Northern Prolific de Northern Peerless Rensselaer Washington County Apa Hebrons Burbanks Nova Secotia Messina Palermo Valencia Porto Rico St. Andrews Cape Cod Norfolk Kale Worcester County Exian Turkey New York State Centennial Beacon Light Head Light Imperial

Wheat market nerves as exports rise and stocks shift

The article notes increased export draw on wheat, with Ream Cudahy Jones and Kent at bear posture and seeking stock reductions. UK stocks are 8,000,000 lower than January 1, with 9,000,000 less on hand to ship abroad and 20,000,000 less in Russian ports than a year ago. Duluth stocks are expected to rise as Northern Pacific dealers move wheat there. The day ends with a rally from 81 to 84 and curb trades to 85¾, closing at 13 dollars.

American Bell Arnold Franklin Osceola Boston Water Power Boston Land Ream Cudahy Jones Kent United Kingdom Duluth Northern Pacific

Cotton and commodities report across major markets

Across New York and other hubs on April 1, cotton markets show firm Orleans and steady to higher Placers. flour and grain mixed with dull soybean-like activity. wheat and corn demand fluctuates with exports and spot levels. rail and coastwise shipments noted in multiple cities. key entities include New York, Detroit, Chicago, Milwaukee, St Louis, Cincinnati, Toledo, Minneapolis, Augusta, New Orleans, Savannah, Mobile, Philadelphia, and Baltimore with prices and receipts listed.

New York Uplands Orleans St. Louis California Petroleum United Tierces Western Steam City Steam S. A Liverpool Mobile Savannah Charleston Memphis Detroit Patton Cai Usb Chicago Harley Milwaukee Lara Cincinnati Toledo Ayriit Minneapol Augusta Mid Galveston New Orleans Continent Ateady Wilmington France C. St. Louis London Beerbohm Chamber of Commerce

Receipts of Staple Products Across Several Railroads

A detailed tally of commodities delivered by multiple railroad lines including Boston and Albany Worcester, Providence, Old Colony, New York and New England, Fitchburg, Boston and Maine, and Lowell. Entries note bales cotton wool sacks flour cornmeal oats wheat beef pork apples butter eggs cheese lumber leather and other goods with varied quantities.

Boston Albany Bates Rand Junction Railroad Providence Railroad Old Colony Hkailroad New York and New England Railroad Fitchburg Railroad Boston and Maine Railroad Western Division Lowell Railroad Expresa Ontten W. Ol I Fea Pii Scc Baye Ee Es Wai ST Susar Bbis Cccee & Casas Molasses Dales Olsszes

Rumford Centre Dealer Henry A Small in Legal Helix

Henry A Small of Rumford Centre Maine, a dealer in general merchandise, is entangled in a legal matter. Proceedings involve his business and potential actions against him. Details remain limited in the readable fragment.

Henry A. Small Rumford Centre

Insolvency Court Sees Mixed Debtor Outcomes in Suffolk

The Suffolk insolvency session reports varied bankruptcies including Charles H. Bacall and others named as assignees. Notable cases include Nahum J. Kidder and several firms with assets and liabilities detailed. A Boston clock shows creditors offered 25 cents on the dollar, while others face limited assets and limited attendance.

Suffolk County McKim Charles H. Bacall M. F. Dickinson, Jr Frank v. Allen Charles Newhall Court Street Arthur E. Jones William A. Travis Mik Street Frederick L. Hutchinson James A. King Washington Ashmont Street Dorchester Michael J. Kiley Nahum J.kidder Station 6 Bechsler Avenue Boston Adam McFee Harrisburg Penn Curtin & Smith Lawrence Mass P. E. Crapo Providence R. I J. H. Bongarty John W. Paelon East Granville Hugh McGarry Merchant Tailor New York City Walter R&. Torrey J. W. Young & Son Grocers Louisville Yates Brick and Tile Company North Cambridge Bradstreet Bros Bay State Paint Company Rowley N. D. Dyer Joliet Union Skate and Roller Company Portland Street Beach Street Alden Elders Carpenter and Brmibler Wareham Street Geldert & White J.M. Woodward Phillips W. Va L. L. Davis Mankato

Important Texas Railway Deals and Capital Moves

San Antonio and Arkansas Pass Railway directors agreed to build from Beeville to Harbor Island and a Corpus Christi branch, targeting service to the gulf coast by Sept. 1. Plans include a 500 mile main line toward the Pan Handle with 109 miles immediate, a Karnes to Waco branch, and stock to $5,663,000 plus $10,000,000 in 40 year bonds.

Texas San Antonio Arkansas Pass Beeville Corpus Christi New York J. D. Mackay Evansville Terre Haute Peoria Decatur and J, R. Cummings Evansville and Iex Cence Diene Nace

Sixth health committee hearing on rag disinfection yields heated testimony

The sixth hearing on rag disinfection before the city health committee featured defense of steam sanitation by Commissioner Babbitt and testimony from G W Preston of Wilson line and J S Allen of the Allen line about regulatory harms. Smith of Smith Train Co testified on thermometer insertions for London bales, with affidavits and recovered thermometers shown. Proponents claim eight minutes of steam at over 300 degrees sterilizes bales. Huddleston testified the thermometers reflect bale heat and could endure a fall from City Hall. Warren for rag and paper interests said their side was nearly closed as Chairman Allen scheduled a further meeting for Tuesday afternoon.

Babbitt Thejboara G. W. Preston Wilson J. S. Allen Allen Line Smith Smith, Train & Co London A. T. Cabot Boston J. F S. Huddleston Hes Huddleston I.D. Warren Rag and Paper Allen

Jury rules for defendants in O Neill v Day case

In the case before Judge Mason the jury found for the defendants. Attorneys P J McGuire for the plaintiff and S K Hamilton for the defendants. In Talbot et al v Harriman the action of contract seeks 10918 dollars for lumber with a general denial. Verdict for plaintiff 912223. Lynde Harding for plaintiffs J A Powers for defendant. Proceedings list order numbers 261 263 170 801 396 28114 468 522 378 593 632 634 644 853 839.

O’ Neill

Remarkable Boston tale credits Hunt's Remedy for Bright's disease escape

Special Correspondence reports Mr Jere Smith of Albany detailing his near fatal Bright's disease. He describes swelling pain and fatigue before recovery after Hunt's Remedy, claiming it saved his life and urging early treatment. The piece notes the town's excitement over his miraculous escape.

Boston Astair Jere Smith Cornelius B. Smith State Insurance Department Albany Aid New York Keyes Bright Hunt Bricht

Stock Ledger Notes From 1880s Records

The document records various stock totals by March 27 across years 1882 1884 1885 1886 1888 and 1896 with multiple entries for present stock and changes over recent weeks. It also notes stock movements including decreases and increases and a contract for future delivery alongside a dividend detail from Fall River Savings Bank.

Viesreek BOO Iin Cde Cess Vienna Tabalrensucarscleaardsacite Fall River Savings

Mining stock closing prices listed for San Francisco market

In San Francisco on April 1 the official closing prices of mining stocks are published with various unnamed companies such as Bodie Con and Crown Point shown among the listed equities. The report presents a snapshot of values without detailed figures for each issue.

San Francisco Cal BCR Co Lennie de Swebss Rest Belcher Seee sDigi Male & Norcross

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