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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1886

Page

3

Executive Appointments And Cable Rail debate In Boston

Mayor O Brien sent in appointments including measurers of wood and bark and the undertaker Charles M Dacey these were laid over for a week The Central Trades and Labor Union endorsed an eight hour move and urged no contracts to non residents Petitions included street track changes sewer work paving and dredging The railroad cable petition hearings featured scrutiny of power sources and costs Aldermen Bremwich Capen Hart and others debated methods and timelines The board adjourned to noon Wednesday to consider the appropriation bill and the proposed 765 000 loan All mayoral appointments were confirmed and funds shifted for Roxbury canal land and memorial day posts

O’ Brien Charles B. Mosgerey Thomas Coleman, Jr Ast Boston James V. Chase Jasper I. Faton Thomas B. Gammon William B. Lincolin Jarius L. Litchfield Winfield A. Burnham William H. Mahoney Peter Beneham Mark Conant Central Trades and Labor Union Central Labor Union of Boston and Vicinity Boston Cable Street Railway Company Charles ZB. Gadagner South Boston Railroad Hersey Metropolitan Railroad Richards Alderman Carroll Brownwich Highland Street Railway Company Merrill Bromwich Tremont Washington Hanover Canal Streets Warren Avenue Jamaica Plain Brookline Middlesex Railroad Company Bunker Hill Committee On Railroads Washington Board of Aldermen Alerman Hart Cochituate Mystic Henry F .Coe Thomas N. Hart Patrick J. Donovan Cheries H. Al'en Michael Orr Charies M. Bromwich Jobo H. Swilivan H Rding Cay Doe Donovan Yeas Larr Capen Carrol Pengyan Maguire Sierotik Gromwich Coe Freeman Hart Smith Grand Army

Senator Hayes Visits Washington to Escape Politics

Special to the Post reports Senator Hayes of Massachusetts visited Washington with Representative Collings for rest and companionship. The trip sparked rumors he sought Kennard’s Boston treas ury seat, which Hayes denies. He plans retirement after his term, arguing long service can demoralize good men.

Washington Senator Hayes Massachusetts Representative Collings Kennard Boston Gub-Treasury the Post Collins Hayes White House Treasury

Mason Village Farmer Pays Penalty After Bar Court Nonsense

William M. Richardson, a New Hampshire farmer from Mason Village, appears in Municipal Court with Justice Adams over unpaid fare to a hack driver. The case, filled with comic dialect and Boston mischief, ends with Richardson ordered to pay 10 dollars and costs and leave for the railroad.

William M. Richardson New Hampshire Justice Adams Mason Boston Brighton Falmouth Mason Village

Casting a Big Gun at South Boston Ironworks

At South Boston Ironworks the last 54 ton breech loading rifle for the United States government was cast after three prior attempts failed. About 105 tons of metal were melted across three furnaces 35 tons each. Molten iron flowed into the mould and the casting finished successfully. Superintendent Hunt predicted it would outperform earlier guns. The gun will cool and be removed in about ten days.

South Boston United States Borup Lyon Lyle Colby Morrison Hunt Exid Chicago Burlington Quincy Union Pacific Wisconsin Central Kansas City Springfield Memphis Trasked Cleveland Canton Detroit Lansing Northern Eastern Supreme Court Boston Albany Boseton Lowell Concord Montreal Metropolitan Central Massachusetts New York New England Oregon Burlington and Northern Missouri Fremont and Elkhounds California Consolidated Vermont Sonora American Bell Baxter Erie Mexican Telephone New England Telephone New England Telephone Company Denyer Spripefield Framingham Massachusetts Vermont New Hampshire Atlantic Osceola Tamarack Franklin Huron

Weather summary from Blue Hill observatory March report

Mr H Helm Clayton records March observations at Blue Hill private observatory noting missing highs and lows, mean conditions, wind direction, total and greatest movement, hourly velocity, and pressures with a rainfall note and lightning flashes on March 22.

H. Helm Clayton A. Lawrence Kotch Blue Hill Esac

Local Notables Face Illness and Banquet Plans

Hon. Caleb Rand is confined to his home for two weeks due to illness. Cook, Rymes & Co. closed their plant Saturday night and will retire. Ivanhoe Lodge at 250 members and Abraham Lincoln Post No 11 G A R plan a banquet. Professor Anthonie to speak at Monument Hall this afternoon.

Caleb Rand Ilness Cook, Rymes & Co Buuer Ivanhoe Lodge Knighta Pythias Abraham Lincoln Anthonie Monument Hall

Generali Theological Library Appeals Receives 450 in Donations

Cash donations totaling 450 have been received in response to the library’s circular to clear debt for the coming year. Donors include Honorable Robert C. Winthrop Henry L. Pierce Leo pold Morse and Charles Levi Woodbury. The appeal sought 1000 in total.

Generali Theological Library Robert C. Winthrop Ron Henry L. Pierce Leopold Morse Charles Levi Woodbury

Mining Stock Closing Prices Report April Current

Official closing prices of mining stocks listed include Roche Uon and Hale & Co. Vases show small movements. Valued names appear with scattered figures and abbreviations outlining daily changes.

Sax

Boston Money Market Reports Mixed Activity April 5

The Boston money market shows easing borrowing at the clearing house with New York funds off 1624 to 25 cents per 1000 premium. Bank reserves fall $646,461 to $975,825 excess, while loans and deposits dip. Stocks drift dull as Atchison rights surge and telephone shares rise on earnings and merger speculation.

Boston New York Lega! Tend’s P.c P.c.fnd Fm Resag

Wall Street Quiet as Markets End Mixed After Busy Day

New York reports a steady but dull trading session with money on call easy at 12 percent and prime mercantile paper at 41 5. Stocks traded in small lots with pockets of gains in names like Lackawanna Delaware Hudson and Michigan Central amid overall market softness and a firm under tone in certain railroad bonds.

New York Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange Lackawanna Sword Delaware and Hudson Jersey Central Michigan Central Southern Pacific Evansville Terre Haute Manhattan Atlantic and Pacific Western Division Denver Rio Gande Peoria Decatur Virginia Midland Tincomes Yoledo Ohio Central St. Louis St. Louis, Alton and Terre Haute Seconds Preferred, But 113, Wabaeh Chicago Great Western Evie Freconds Bastfalo Philadelphia Oregon Name Bales Ccewsseesse Kensss Texas Lake Shore Louisville & Nase BSR Bay iLeke Hrie& W Mannatten Bis Worthwestern New Jersey Oma E Pacific Sam Ohio Secess Dec. &B Western Omior Pacific Pref

New Bedford Market Dull for Whale Oil and Flour Prices

The New Bedford whale oil market is dull with fair demand for whalebone. Prices and sales included 4500 Ib Arctic at 2500 th and 2400 do on private terms, with stock levels for sperm oil, whale oil, and whale bone listed. Flour, corn, oats, and feed markets show broad dullness or steady ranges, with weekly receipts and various grade distinctions noted.

New Bedford Arctic Messrs Minnesota Bakers New York Roller Michigan St. Louis Canada

New York and Vermont dairy prices dominate and market closes

The report covers dairy and butter prices in New York Vermont and Western markets with quotes for extra firsts seconds and creamery products. It notes steady cheese prices while butter remains firm and outlines receipts and bids from Chicago and other regional markets.

Cotton and commodity market roundup from New York and others

Cotton firm with 742 bales sold. uplands and Orleans grades listed. Flour and grain markets show mixed receipts and exports, with spring wheat and corn values noted. Chicago and Minneapolis reports reflect lower wheat, steady provisions, and active spot sales. cotton markets show steady prices in several ports with firm midday quotings. Local rail and port activity cited for St Louis and Detroit receipts and shipments.

New York Uplands Orleans St Louis Minnesota California Canada United Western Steam Spot S. A Western Liverpool U Copper Ead Detroit Michigan Minneapolis Chicago Milwaukee Cincinnati Toledo St, Louis Lara Augusta Great Britain Continent Mobilie Mid Memphis Vannab Charleston Norfolk Philadelphia Baltimore St. Louis Louisville France United States

Freight Ledger of Cotton Wool and Provisions Across Rail Lines

A historical freight tally lists cargos for multiple railroads including Boston and Albany Grand Junction Providence New York and New England Fitchburg Boston and Maine and Western divisions. Entries show bales cotton wool sacks flour corn oats meal and various meats and perishables with quantities in bales sacks cases and boxes. Freight moves include sea and express shipments with leather hides pelts and butter noted among groceries and farm products.

Boston and Albany Grand Jargetion Railroad Providence Railroad Old Colony Railroad New York and New England Railroad Fitchburg Railroad Boston and Maine Railroad Boston Maine Express Trolis Peetens Lester Rollz Bates Lara jSkins Bales Ss

Totals of Staple Receipts at Port This Day

The table lists total receipts of principal staples at the port from all sources, compared with the same day last year 1886 1885 for items such as cotton bales butter flour wheat and more. It includes quantities in transit and shows year over year changes across many commodities and units.

Jersey Central Railroad Company Cambridge Horse Railroad Company

World Wool and Market Totals for Week Ending Apr 2 1886

A detailed listing of commodity values and shipments by region and product. Includes wool and rubber prices, machinery, chemicals, paper stock, and textiles across Belgium Chad Brazil Haifa and other ports. Highlights total values around 335 000 and ship cargo totals for several regions.

England ATIC Padek Belgium Chad Brazil PatDes Port Morant Houvebold Nova Scotia Australia Soselwool Porto Rico Coccecans Ovens Scotland

Value of Exports from the Port of Boston Week Ending April 2

The report lists export values by category with totals for various goods such as tar and pitch, petroleum products, breadstuffs, provisions, meats, cotton, machinery, and metals. It includes a country breakdown showing prices by destination including Newfoundland, Scotland, and the Argentine Republic among others, with a grand total by destination.

Weror Evans Wawkes Keene BUC EMI India Ompads Cscwcceenss

Commodity market report from London and Liverpool

Foreign markets update shows wheat and corn steady with firm prompt shipment. Paris wheat and flour firm. Liverpool prices for winter and spring wheat, corn, peas with pork bacon lard and cheese values listed. Cotton business improving in Liverpool. U S and European stocks and futures quoted. Havana sugar and gold quotes noted.

London Beerbohm Chamber of Commerce Mark Lane Paris Liverpool Uplands Orleans

Sidney Dickinson Lecture on Sienna Orvieto and Rome

Mr. Sidney Dickinson presented a lecture titled Sienna Orvieto and Rome as part of a course. The views received critical comment and the talk was cited as one of the most interesting. Only two lectures remain: next Wednesday evening and Saturday afternoon.

Sidney Dickinson Sienna Orvieto Rome

Dividends Declared and Officers Elected at Lewis Wharf Co

Stockholders met at 25 State Street and approved a five per cent dividend. Officers elected include Charles A. Welch as president and Francis A. Dawson as treasurer.

Lewis Wharf Company State Street Aive Charles A. Welch Francis A. Dawson Treas

Mexican Central Railway stocks vote on annual meeting in city office

Stockholders convened at noon with Wade presiding. Directors reappointed. mileage totals shown at 1361.2 miles including Mexico City to El Paso and Guanajuato branches. Washout losses listed at 30,885.06 dollars. Net income 1,526,461.03 dollars. Directors elected. Wade as president and E W Jackson named general manager.

Mexican Central Railway Company Wade City of Mexico el Paso Guanajuato Tampico San Blas San Luis Potosi Jackson Breigats Sv.sievercce Sss Edagea Rene Deukudles Paugrro Ss Ivdencennaonies United States Reynolds C. W. Peirce Oliver Amas Boston Isaac T. Burr Benjamin P. Cheney Sebastian Camercho Mexico Jacob Edwards Edward W. Jackson A. B. Laurie Levi Z. Leiter Chicago Alverd W. Nickerson Charles J. Paine William Roteb Warren Sawyer Arthur Sewall Bath Robert R. Symon London Eng George B. Wilbur Levi C. Wade Charlies F. Loneran Charles &. Lonergan Charles C. Blodgett

Superior Court assigns April term trials Middlesex County

The April term opens with Justice Gardner presiding for equity hearings and multiple cases listed for first to fourth sessions. Notable parties include Nathaniel W. Ladd against Charles E. Russell and various docket numbers across Boston, Cambridge, and surrounding entities.

Gardner Nathaniel W. Ladd Charles E. Russell William Allen

Jury Deliberations In Pepperell Civil Actions

Court records show two Pepperell cases pending as the jury is out in Augustus PP and Roxanna Hager vs town of Pepperell. Attorneys Gale McDonald Robinson Batchelder present for plaintiffs and town respectively with a separate tort action Leander Hannum vs John Lennon awaiting trial and defense by Winslow.

Augustus PP Hager Town of Pepperell Roxanna Hager Town of Pepperell Gale and McDonald Charles Robinson, Jr C. A. Batchelder Leander M. Hannum John Lennon G. A. A. Pevey H. H. Winslow

Coolege Conspiracy Defendant Sentenced to Sherborn

Emma C College pleaded guilty to conspiracy to murder in the April term of the Superior Criminal Court. Judge Blodgett sentenced her to three years in the women's prison at Sherborn after a brief discussion with her counsel. Her husband Officer Coolege was not present for the sentencing.

Coolege Joseph Bennett

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