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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1886

Page

3

Cambridge Veterans Parade Honors 25th Anniversary

Cambridge marks the twenty fifth anniversary of the departure of Company C Third Regiment M V M for the Civil War with a public celebration in Union Hall and a city parade. Survivors and local veterans join city officials in ceremonies, salutes, a dinner for seven hundred, and speeches by notable figures.

Cambridge Main Street Union Hal Boston Fortress Monroe Edward W. Hincks Magazine Street Green Street Signal Corps Chries H. Cutler Edward W William A. Bancroft P. Allen Lindsey Austin C. Wellington David P. Muzzey Charles E. Vaughan Ewen RK. McPherson William A. Tarbell George 8. Evans Linn B. Porter J. F. Capelie C.F. Thurston James W. Pierce J.H. Allard William P. Brown Horace ©. Kemp Isaac Bradford Charles B. Wentworth Fred A. Lull R. B. Bancroft Charles FE. Pierce George P. Rice John M. Davis George M. Smith Edward 8. Griffing H. D. Andrews E. B. Wadsworth Joan Read United States Navy American Watch Company Bank Wattham Cambridge City Thomas C. Henderson Massachusetts Guard Frank W. Dailinger William H. Smart Cambridgeport W. H. P Plummer United States Charles Buck H. A. Ailyn P. Stearns Davis G. A East Cambridge F. M. Balcom Drum, Fite and Bugle Corp P. Allen Lindsay Union Temple Halls John Charlies Copp Fortress Munroe Cambridge Volunteers City of The Cambridge Chronicle James P. Richardson Do Central National Bank Do Odd Fellows’ Hail Association State of Maine Lowell W. L M. L

Observance Arrangements for Salem Zouaves Anniversary

Ample arrangements mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Salem Zouaves departure for the front. Salem Light Infantry and veterans will gather at the Armory Sunday at 3 pm and march to the North Church for a 4 pm memorial service led by Rev. E. B. Wilson. A Monday parade and banquet close the observance.

Salem Salem Zouaves Salem Light Infantry Veteran Association Light Infantry North Church Eighth Regiment N. F. Barber Salem Light Infantry Veteran Association James A. Farless Arthur EF. Devereux Devereux Ohio Massachusetts Volunteers George D. Putnam E. B. Wilson Wiliam Agge Light Infantry Armory Hamilton Hall Carteret Caseell William C. Endicott Robinson Butler Hinks George Ware Briggs George D. Wildes D. D Salem Cadets

Marblehead Veterans Parade Through Town After Departure

Citizens watched the departure of three old companies in Marblehead with jubilation. At 1 o clock the 61 survivors gathered near Cloon’s store beside Town Hall and, with the Excelsior Drum Corps, paraded through the streets led by Captains Knott V. Martin and Travers Boardman. Captain Richard Phillips exited the final muster a few years ago.

Old Marblehead Mr. Cloon Excelsior Knott V. Martin Travers Boardman Richard Phillips

Rail deals seed dominance in upstate New York routes

The Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg line gains control alongside the Utica and Black River as a perpetual lease stops competition. Fixed charges total 154 640 yearly with bonds at 7 percent maturing in five to seven years, and earnings cover fixed costs and over 9 percent on stock. New management and reorganized offices at Oswego Utica and other cities follow the lease agreement.

Utica Black River Rome Watertown Ogdensburg Utica and Sackett’s Harbor Clayton Lewiston Syracuse Cape Vincent Charles Parsons Rome, Watertown H. M. Britton Oswego N. Y J. F. Maynard E. M. Moore Theodore Butterfield John Thom Utica and Black Valley Utica and Black River Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg Cincinnati Rock Island Seneca Chicago Burlington and Quincy Smith Baltimore and Ohio Washington Baltimore

Noted Cracksman Clarkey Carpenter Dies in Charlies Street Jail

Clark V. Carpenter alias Clarkey, linked with John McDonald and Thomas Connors in a string of safe burglaries, died in Charlies Street Jail at 28 after ill health. Connors pleaded guilty and received five years. McDonald was released on own recognizance. Carpenter had prior NY burglary ties and a family history of crime, including a father awaiting execution for wife murder.

Charles Street Clark V. Carpenter Clarkey John McDonald Thomas Connors Connors McDonald George Tyler & Co New York Sing Sing New England

Barnes Furniture Store Showcases Broad Boston Stock

In Boston residents know Charles H. Barnes at 512 Washington Street offers a full line of housekeeping goods. He highlights bargains across furniture, bedding, stoves, and related items to equip homes with comfort.

Boston Charles H. Barnes Washington Street

Warner's Safe Cure Restores Life of Invalid Woman

A Cleveland woman recalls lifelong illness from liver and kidney troubles. After years of infirmity and dozens of cures, she credits Warner's Safe Cure with saving her life and enabling her to work and walk without fatigue.

Cleveland, O Get Warner Louisa DeMoody

Star of the East to resume service from Lincoln’s wharf

The stand steamer Star of the East will resume trips next Tuesday. It will leave Lincoln's wharf every Tuesday and Friday at 6 p.m. during the season, continuing its long history of carrying passengers to and from Boston and the Kennebec ports.

Star of the East Boston Kennebec Lincoln’s Wharf

Grand Union Hotel Promises Luxury at Low Cost in NYC

When visiting or leaving New York City guests are urged to choose the Grand Union Hotel opposite Grand Central Depot. It advertises 618 elegant rooms completed for a million dollars and available at $1 per day and up. The hotel touts rapid transit access and a restaurant with top-quality fare, urging families to live better for less money than at other first class hotels.

New York City Grand Union Hotel Grand Ventral Harspeao Ilevaters Marquette Houghton Ontonagon Wisconsin Central Road Chicago Burlington and Northern Pullman Flint Pete Marquette Cleveland Canton Burlington and Quincy Eastern Old Colony Fitchburg New York New England Boston and Lowell Boston Albany Cambridge Horse New Mexico Oregon Railway and Navigation Bell Telephone

Local Stock Market Dull and Quiet in Boston Trading

Boston markets show little change with New York funds higher and government securities firm. Atchison and Atlantic and Pacific discussions drive mixed sentiment as weekly earnings rise modestly. Boston Water Power and other local issues trade with variable activity amid shifting rates and dividend notices.

Teas and prices list with bonds and stocks data

An itemized financial table lists prices and percentages for various securities. It includes bonds such as CB&N 5s, CalSo scrip, Mex O 45, Nor a 68 ist, N Pac6s 2d, OreR&EN 673, and local shares like Cambridge Li and Fitchburg. Values show nominal amounts, yields, and recent movements across multiple issuers and markets.

Wricaz Alec. Fetes Gee At & Pos Ee Bevon Rd A . Hastern Ny&ne At & Pac Blybos & Lowell Venice Cambridge Li Eessens Fitchburg Hou& of Nor & Wor Rutland Allse Contaries Bruns Ual& Hecla Wtangim Oscooir Tamarack Milomllap Comracine Boston Land Sexton Water San Diego L Wollaston

New York stocks fall amid rail strike fears and bond shifts

The New York market closes steady after early declines with rail traffic uncertainty blamed for weakness. Jersey Central and Northwestern show notable moves as bond offerings and bank participation rise, while other major names like Richmond and St Paul see mixed results in a day of narrow ranges and cautious trading.

New York London Central New Jersey Reading Jersey Central Little Northwestern Richmond West Point St. Paul Daluth Cincinnati Indianapolis St. Louis Chicago Indiana Bloomington Western Rome Watertown Ogdensburg Central Iowa Hocking Valley Susquehanna and Western Virginia Midland Mobile

Closing Bids and Market Totals from the North Atlantic Exchange

A dense listing shows closing bids across railroads and lines from Kansas Texas to Reading and Pennsylvania lines with percentages and prices. Major names include Central Pacific, Michigan Central, Missouri Pacific, Reading, Chesapeake & Ohio, and St. Paul. The report records varied stock figures, pref shares, and district listings with a focus on closing prices and percent ranges.

Aril Pah Canaan South’s Central Pacific Delsware& and den & Kio G Kansas Texas Lake Shore Loupville & Nas Michigan Central Manhatten Hie Missouri Pacific North Pacific Ecsree St. P.& Omaks Agamas Express Allen & Terre Haute Ccccersenence Ohio & & Mias Sr Seba Ugtations Worthwest Sur Quincy St.ons Olm San & Clev Gleve Colum Mouton Eh. Oat Peacet & Weat Ae Lou. & N. Ald Seccsee MB St. Li Mobile Rick. BW Prensseacees St. Lowuts Oist Aenesenccece United States Ae Eel & Past Lis Fargo Scscees Nsuccere Jem Leta Rio Grande Pao Estiee

Wool and grain markets steady with high weekly sales

The wool market stays active and prices hold steady as weekly sales totaling 1,130,300 bales domestic fleece and pulled and 739,900 bales foreign rise from prior weeks. Receipts reach 4,060 domestic and 1,441 foreign bales, with Jan 1 totals at 62,565 domestic and 37,736 foreign. flour corn oats feed and dairy items show mixed demand and firm to soft pricing across components.

Minnesota Michigan New York Ohio Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Canada Vermont New_York Franklin County Mass Liverpool Sage Western Creamery State Chicago Nova Scotia New Brunswick Cape Aroostook County Maine Baldwin Massachusetts York State Aroostook Co New Hampshire Central Grand Trunk Hebrons Burbanks Go Northern Do Northern Rens and Wash Co Peerless Rose and Hebrons Chenangoes Y Bush North Carolina Hubbard St. Andrews Cape Cod Norfolk Worcester County Jean Pea Choice Small North Qo Morrow Massina Palermo Messina Valencia Porto Rico Centennial Beacon Light Head Imperial

Wheat market strengthens amid sparse export demand

Chicago wires report a steady hardening wheat market despite light sale volume and spreading labor troubles. Ream is buying heavily on bull side, with others among principal buyers. corn and pork rise without notable activity. Trading data show mixed opening and closing prices and varied daily ranges.

Chicago Emery & Hodges State Street Ream

New York Cotton and Goods Markets Report April 16

Cotton weak with 408 bales sold across Upland and Orleans grades. Flour receipts rise with mixed firm to dull pricing. wheat and corn edge higher. Western and Southern markets show steady to soft signals for pork, lard, and beef, as currency and freight values shift. Concerted price moves mark broader commodity activity across Chicago St Louis and Milwaukee exchanges.

New York Orleans Ohio St. Louis Minnesota Igc Petroleum United Western Steam S. A State Elgin Creamery Liverpool Chicago Barney Milwaukee Cincinnati Toledo Detroit Augusta Galveston New Orleans Great Britain France Mobile Memphis Savannah Charleston Wilmington Louisville Continent United States

Historical Commodity List Fragments From 19th Century Ledger

A dense OCR snippet lists various goods and unit counts such as cotton, eggs, oats, wheat, flour, butter, cheese, beans, corn, and leather. It shows multiple quantities in bushels, boxes, sacks, cases, and barrels with irregular formatting and partial headings.

London Markets Mix Quiet Breadstuffs and Cotton

London reports show cargoes off coast and in transit for wheat and corn quiet. Liverpool spot wheat firmer. Paris markets turn dearer. Cotton in London quiet with fair inquiry. wool sales firm with New South Wales and New Zealand focus. Banana markets steady in Havana. sugar market firm at Matanzas with 16,000 bags traded.

London Beerbohm Chamber of Commerce Liverpool Mark Lane Paris Vuorn Uplands Orleans Le 5 New South Wales New Zealand Havana Matanzas

Multiple Advertisers Listed Across Cities in Trade Notices

A long OCR fragment lists numerous named individuals and firms across cities like Albany Baltimore Buffalo Columbus Chicago Cincinnati Detroit Galveston Knoxville Lexington Macon Memphis New York Newark Omaha Philadelphia Richmond St Louis Waco Savannah Wheeling and others. Entries include names and firms with roles such as Ads Tre Par or various company designations, indicating a broad set of advertising and trade connections. The rough summary reflects a parade of agents and firms in an intercity commercial notices page.

Albany Willliam F Freeman Ads Baltimore Alessis Tucker and Mullen Tucker, Smith & Co Tre CG Carroll Carroll, Adams & Co Buffalo T Ramsdell S M Sweet O. P. Ramsdell Sweet & Co Brun Bay City Mich H Kittredge Kittredge Columbus Kyle Orr Cincinnati Henry L Crane H L Crane B & 8 Co John Gates John Gates & Go Aldolph Meyer Adolph Meyer & Vo Jones Reed, Jones & GC Chicago N Greenfelder Greenfelder Rosenthal & Co Henry Meis Charles Meis & Es E M Phelps Phelps, Douge & Palmer George T Cowen Cowen & McGrath Cleveland H B Childs Childs, Groff & Co Detroit Galveston Tex A Blum L. & H Blum P J Willis & Bro Knoxville Tenn J A Henson Haynes, Henson & Co Lexington -Ky S Bassett S Bassett & Sons Macon N M Solomon St Coleman & Co Miles Standish Hill Standish & Co Memphis Philadelphia Penn John T Monroe Monroe Bros & Re Paul Paul Bros Richmond William B Wills San Francisco Val W H Nolan Par St Louis Walker Tennent, Walter & Co C H Smith Cog Lous A Brown Hamilton-Brown Shoe Co

Bankruptcies Rise and Local Insolvencies Highlight Market Strain

The week reports 182 business failures in the United States and Canada, down from 215 and 214 prior weeks. Notable insolvencies include James P. Hackett liquor dealer Boston liabilities 379.48, secured 850. Charles Rickenberg restaurateur Boston. John C. Carey & Son Xenia Ohio. Also notes memory loss linked to uric acid, claimed to be cured by Warner’s Safe Cure.

R. G. Dun & Co E. Russell Merccantile Agency United States Canada James P. Hackett Harrison Avenue Boston Warner

Receipts of Stapie Products April 16

A historical record lists cargo receipts for multiple railroads. Boston and Albany reports cotton bales wool flour corn oats malt feed tallow lard grease sugar nuts eggs beans hay lumber apples leather hides pelts among others. Grand Junction and Providence railroads show additional cotton flour corn oats wheat bacon feed wool ham tongues tea sugar butter oleo cheese eggs rolls among cargo items.

Old Colony Railroad York and New England Railroad Fitchburg Boston and Maine Railroad Western Division Caif Lowell Railroad Express Sutter W.ol.dom Ffee Joaga Molsses Hhde ljLeather Rolls Lele Luis I. Wewen Bedee Ieee Boston and Albany M Railroad Grand Junction Railroad Providence Railroad

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