Railroad matters in Chicago and Indiana Coal ties
The Chicago & Indiana Coal Company plans to buy the Chicago & Eastern Illinois and Evansville & Terre Haute to control Brazil coal traffic and create a direct Chicago route. A north south through line of about 600 miles is contemplated with connections totaling over SOCO miles, boosting output control and forming a large network. Louisville & Nashville earnings and debt figures are noted, and Hezekiah Bissell declines to head a Southern railroad, staying with the Boston & Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Flower
Chicago & Indiana Coal Company
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Daily Indicator
Brazil Fields
Chicago
Evansville & Terre Haute
Evansville
Louisville & Nashville
Evansville &Terre Haute
Indiana Black Coal District
Chicago and Indiana Coal Company
Canadian Pacific Railway
Hezekiah Bissell
Southern Railroad
Boston & Maine Railroad
Legislature Reconsiders Tax and Court Appeals Measures
Both chambers spent long sessions debating reconsideration motions on taxing authorities and tax appeal routes to the Superior Court. Milliken failed to gain support to limit executions witnesses. Labor bill passed. judiciary report on lobbying officers backed down. Beverly Farms bill left undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Beverly
New Bedford
Smith
Andover
Committee On the Judiciary
Beard
Senate
Bridge inspections urged to prevent disasters across rail lines
The committee on railroads reviewed Senator Phillips of Hampden’s bill for frequent inspection of railroad bridges by skilled appointees and for six month tests with results in the annual report. Professor Vose warned many bridges fail under heavy loads and urged competent construction. The panel tabled the bid for now pending Roslindale deliberations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Railroads
Phillips
Hampden
Vose
Boston
Passengey
Tose
Crocker
Railroad Commissioners
Roslindale
Choate
Old Colony
Commonwealth
Dickinson
State of Education
Salem
Newburyport
Horace K. Scudder
State Board
Eaton
Westfield
Stone
Springfield
E. ©. Carrigan
Senate Debates Beverly Farms Incorporation Bill in Chamber
The Senate hosts a crowded debate on the Beverly Farms incorporation bill with Senators Roads Kimball Slattery Dwyer Sayles and others weighing the merits. The discussion touches on governance, tax issues, and lobby influence as the bill proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Sam Roads
Marblehead
Beverly Farms
Senate Chamber
Beverly
Rozds
Dol
Frank Kimball
Towns
Essex
Roads
Kimball
Slattery
Dwyer
Sayles
Worcester
Boston
Tax division debate rages over Beverly Farms split
Massachusetts senators discuss splitting Beverly to curb tax dodging and keep manufacturing and public funding stable. Beverly residents fear higher taxes and loss of wealth if the town divides, while Beverly Farms faces harsher taxation without local industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby
Boston
Beverly Farms
Frank Jones
Lynn
Sue Swampscott
Nahant
Jones
Roads
Beverly
Essex
Sam
Herj
Massachusetts Senate Debates Labor Rules and Holiday Bill
The Senate debated eight hour limits and a forty eight hour week with a staggered work rule and took up licensing reforms. A bill to make Labor Day a legal holiday passed to engrossment after amending to protect note holders. Other actions included licensing restrictions for towns and votes on public service salaries and public notices.
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Knights of Labor
Senate
Alger
House
Slattery
Forest Hills
Boston
Committee On Mercantile Affairs
Committee On Water Supply
L. Rh. McIntire
Oxford Water Company
George Alexander
Somerset Water Company
Committee On the Judiciary
C. W. Carter
Leominister
Committee On Labor
Commonwealth
Committee On Public Service
State Board of Agriculture
Douglas
Graves lobbying order reported by Worcester committee
Mr Kent from Worcester on the Graves lobbying order reported that if the House passed the order inadvertently the committee should be discharged from further consideration. The report was accepted and the matter proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graves
Kent
Worcester
Judiciary Committee
House
Beards Protest as House Considers Lobbying Ban
Treasurer A W Beard objects to a House order directing the Judiciary Committee to study barring executive officers from lobbying legislators inside the State House. He cites a January 21 letter by Thomas G Kent urging a public, face to face inquiry over alleged improper conduct by the treasurer and probate judges, urging a full investigation.
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Kent
Worcester
Beard
Thomas G. Kent
Judiciary
House of Representatives
Sir
Graves
Groton
House
Commonwealth
State House
Executive Departments
Executive Department
The
A. W. Beard
Boston Heating Company Pipe Appeal Sparks City Hall Debate
The board of aldermen voted to override the mayor's veto on permitting Boston Heating Company to lay iron pipes in city streets. Proponents cite evidence from New York and Washington and Navy opinions deeming superheated water safe, while critics warn of street disruption, corporate control, and doubts about practicality and safety for residents and properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Boston Heating Company
City Hall
Aldermanic
New York
Washington
Boston Health Company
Emery
Standard Oil Company
Fuller-Wood patents sold ending Royalty Payments
The Fuller-Wood Electrical Company transfers American and foreign patents and stocks to the American Electric Manufacturing Company today. The move ends about $40,000 yearly royalties and may add roughly $1,000,000 to the latter’s stock value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fuller-Wood Electrical Company
American Electric Manufacturing Company
Gramme
Fuller-Wood
Fuller-Wood Company
William W. Appleton
Edwar H. Goff
Railroads impose strict passes rules in New England
A joint circular from Boston dated March 31 lists five rules on issuing free passes. Only top officials may issue passes, requests must come from similar officials, and no general or evasion minded requests will be honored. Signatories include presidents and general managers from Fitchburg, Boston & Maine, Boston & Lowell, Old Colony, Boston & Albany, New York & New England, and Boston & Providence railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
E. B. Phillips
Fitchburg Railroad
James T. Furber
Boston & Maine Railroad
C. S. Mellen
Beston & Lowell Railroad
J. K R. Kendrick
Old Colony Railroad
W. H. Barnes
Boston & Albany Railroad
William P. Shinn
New York & New England Railroad
K. A. Folsom
Boston & Providence Railroad
Central Car Company seeks 2 million capital for equipment needs
The Central Car Company proposes to raise 2,000,000 in new capital to supply equipment for the Wisconsin Central system. A lease plan envisions 1,000,000 more in new equipment, with treasury stock to reach 20,000 shares. Subscriptions close April 10 with three equal payments starting April 20 and an 8 percent dividend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Central Car Company
Wisconsin Central Associated Lines
Associated Lines
Central Car Company
Treasury
Trunk Lines Agree to Enforce Ticket Commission Rule
In New York on April 5 the general passenger agents of the trunk lines met at Commissioner Fink s office to bar issuing through tickets on any connecting line that will not join the compact to enforce the new rule. Representatives from the Pennsylvania Delaware Lackawanna Western New York Central West Shore and Erie attended as a meeting of trunk line superintendents also convened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fink
Pennsylvania
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
New York Central
West Shore & Erie
Railroads seek suspension of long and short haul law effects
Washington reports petitions filed by Worthington Sherman and Smith for relief from long and short haul provisions. Earnings updates show Wabash, St Louis Arkansas Texas, Norfolk and Western and others rising in March. A major boycott by the Eastern Traffic Association blocks through tickets to many Western roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Worthington
Richmond and
Danville
Sherman
Central Railroad and Banking Company of Georgia
Smith
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Omaha
Milwaukee
St. Louis, Arkansas & Texas
Newport News & Mississippi Valley System
Norfolk & Western
St. Louis
Eastern Traffic Association
San Francisco
Boston
Chicago
New York
Kansas City
Missouri Pacific
Chicago & Alton
Rock Island
Panama Railroad
Northern Pacific
Kingston & Pembroke
Kington
Lake On
Mining Notes From Franklin and Huron Mines
March output at the Franklin Mine reached 201 tons 100 pounds. A large rich lode in No 3 shaft promises strong production across grades once opened. Tamarack stamp mill planned with two heads by May 1. Osceola–Calumet & Hecla cross-cut progress 88 feet in March, total 26 844 feet of 77 5 feet. completion target mid October. Huron Mine produced 98 tons 500 pounds. level 15 at No 6 shaft to open a rich lode. level 14 connects to a winze with good stoping ground. outlook improves with steady operations. Superintendent reports better outlook than past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Osceola
Calumet & Hecla
Auction of bank and railroad securities in SalemBoston area
Francis Henshaw and Co conduct a Wednesday and Saturday auction of collateral securities including shares in Asiatic National Bank Salem Mercantile National Bank Salem and many railroad and manufacturing company holdings. Trustees authorize sale of dozens of shares across multiple institutions with notes of dates and prices.
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Atusrcay Snags
Third National Bank
Traders’ National Bank
Bassawipe Valley
Summit Branch
Flint & Pere Marquette RR
Manchester Mills
Exeter Mfg
Winmsimmet Co
Oakland Garden Association
Sand, & Cleve
Cambridge Horse RR
National Bank of Commerce
Market National Bank
Asiatic National Bank
Salem
Mercantile National Bank
Naunkeagsbinet Cotton Milla
Lyman Mills
Webster Mfg. Co
Merchants’ Natl
Bank of Salem
Beverly Natl
Bank of Beverly
Mass
Mercantile Bank of Hartford, Conn
Boston Consolidated St. R Y Co
New England National Bank
Howard National Bank
Cambridge Gas Lt
Alan
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Chicago & Indiana
Senator Kimball
Medford
United States
Kimbill
Friends of the People
Quincy
Skimball
Newhall
Old Town
Committee On Public Charitable Institutions
Asylum For
Ipswich
Committee On Towns
Rochester
Wareham
Walker
Taft
Palmer
Tlouse
Milliken
Malden
Godfrey
Rew
Bedford
the Commonwealth
Common Council
City of
Collison
Dexter
Lowell
Quincey
Symonds
Copeland
Brockton
She Dhary
Ray
Fitzgerald
Upham
Saleim
Westport
Poughkeepsie, Hartford & Boston Railroad Company
Fourth District Court
Eastern
Middlesex
Superior Court
Suffolk County
New York & New England Railroad Company
Springfield & New London Railroad
Boston & Albany Railroad Company
Congress of the United States
Charlestown
Secretary of State
Committee On Cities
Charles W. Sumner
Board of Health
American Electric Company
John H. Pray, Sons & Co
Messrs
Pray & Sons
New England
Wisconsin Central
Lic Weict Royal Bsny Absolutsy We
Baking Powpkk CO
Wall St
N. Y
Auotion Sales
Horatio Harris & Co., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
State Street
Florida
City of Macon
Florida Oranges
Almeria
Assyria
Sorrento Oranges
Palermo
Sorrento
Pier 2
South
S. R. Knights & CO
Main St
Cambridgeport
Washington Street
Worcester Street
Samuel Hatch & CO
Congress Street
Samuel Rantin
Susan N. Clark
Suffolk
Roxbury
Gurney Street
Turing
Nahum Ward
H. H. Moses
Ternis
Satianiel Ferlng
Richard Olney
Leteleee
Neston
Samuel Haren & Co
Albert Howe & CO
Market Street
Brighton
Warren Avenue
Never York
Richards & CO
Joan
Wilmerding
Wilmerding Huguet & Co
Uctioneers
White St
Townsend & Montant
Leonard Street
B.L. Day & Company
State St
Merchants’ Exchange Building
Boston Stock Exchange
Ednesday
East Boston Gas Co
Atlas National Area
Atlantic National Bank
Everett National Bank
National Fide and Leather Bank
National Bank of North America
State National Bank
Shawmut National Bank
Peoples’ National Bank
Roxbury Central National Bank
Faneuil Hall National Bank
Old Boston National Bank
Tremont National Bank
First National Bank
Boston National Bank
Lechmere National Bank
E. Cambridge
Aese
Camaciuky Fulow
Reese
Worcester Gas Light Co
Aac
Mfa On
Independent
Perry
Dallas
Iowa
New Eng. Mort. Sec. Co
Pleasant Hill & de Soto Rr, Co
Old Colony RR
Eupu
Sewing Machine, Co
Continental Mills
Cinn
Gt. Falls & Conway RR
Chelsea Gas Light Co
Pass. Rivers RR
Douglas Axe Mfg
North Chicago
Sas City
Fort Scott & Gulf RR
Lmt
Cambridge Gas Light Cow Dunkin Mining Co
Mechanics’ Natl. Bank
Empire, State Co
Lancaster
Portsmouth
Dover
Burl
Pepperell Mfg. Co
Columbus
Springfield & Cinn
Lo Bates Mfg
City of Boston
M. LL
Orsee
Mers
Walnut Valley
City of Cambridge
M. le
Boston & Albany Rd
Little Rock
Fort Smith Ry
Francis Henshaw &Co
Merchants’ Exchanges
Hares Hill Mieco
Arlington Mills
Cheshire
Brawker Fertilizer Co
Point of Pines Co
N. H
Boston & Providence RR
Boston & Providence RN
Conn
Pass. Rivers RI
Pullman Palace Car Co
Chicago & Northwestern RR
Bur. & Quincy RR
Bur. & Quincy RE
Boston & Maine RR
Top
Santa Fe
Scott, Southeastern & Memp
Suffolk National Bank
Great Pallas Mfg. Co
Niney Mining Co
Union Stock Yard and Transit Co
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Toledo
Boston, Concord & Montreal RR
Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain RR
Michigan Central RR
Hamilton Mfg. Co
de Atlantic Cotton Mills
Pass. Rivers RR. Co
Jahares Lowell
Charles River National Bank
Nations Eagle Bank
Harverlton National Bank
Washington Mills
Cape Cod Natl, Bank
Harwich
Old Colony R. RR. Co
Massachusetts ‘Title Insurance Co
Nathaniel J. Bradlee
Arnold A.rand
American Electric Mig. Co
de Washington Mills
Old
Yee Chi., Earl. & Gainey
Detroit, Lansing & Northern R. BR Co
Montgomery Water Works
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