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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1896

Page

7

Weak market drags down stocks with Bigelow bearishness

A Boston market report details a weak stock session led by selling tied to James R. Keene and bear pressure. Transvaal tensions and volatile industrials like American Tobacco and Sugar weighed on prices. Bigelow holdings suffered from persistent shorts, while Merced and other Bigelow stocks showed signs of potential recovery as insiders’ bets wavered.

James R. Keene Transvaal Burke Bigelow Sears Building Syndicate Boston Montana Old Dominion Kearsage Osceola Kears Massachusetts Merced Post Pioneer Lynn The Stock Exchange Stonemetz Hassel Mont H. M. Stonemetz Union Pacific

Water Front Notices and Harbor News From East Boston

At East Boston a harbor water boat Flora was floated from a sunken sand bed and restored for duty. Iceberg reports from multiple ships include the Philadelphian, Sachem, and St Ronans with ranges of bergs sighted on April 25 and 26. A French crewman died of Bright's disease in Bright's hospital ward. he was 39. A collision occurred near Ben Franklin and Winthrop on the South Ferry after 1:45 am. Court listings follow with numerous tort cases and verdicts across Middlesex and Suffolk, detailing claims, defendants, and outcomes for damages and contractual actions.

Sorensen Flora National Dock Boston McCallum Philadelphian Liverpool James B. Kellock Walters Warren Sachem Jacobsen Furness Line St. Ronans London Cele Ondrion Colbert Sacraroog St.Michael's Bright Ron

Official Sales Report Shows Daily Highs and Lows

An official report dated April 20 lists the day’s highest and lowest prices and notes the closing bid and asked prices. The document serves as a concise snapshot of market activity for the day.

Towboat and ship repairs flood Boston harbor news

The Franklin suffered damage and will miss about four days of service after repairs, while the Winthrop avoided damage under Captain Porter. About 150 tons of logwood from the brig Water Witch were brought in with wreckage by the James L. Marcy and the Mary. The Otterspool undergoes extensive repairs with new plates, rails, and masts to be stepped. Towboat Elsie returned to service after hull and machinery work, painted crimson with green tinges. The European exodus from Boston port lags, with weeks before steamers resume travel.

Winthrop Franklin McClellan William Porter Sachusett Point Port Au Prince Boston Rockland James L. Marcy Barnett Maroy Johnny Degen Elsie Boston Towboat Company Cecal

Whitcomb v Ditkinson Verdict Over Real Estate Commission

A verdict in the fourth session of the Superior Court before Judge Sheldon awarded plaintiffs 1532 dollars in the case Lawrence Whitcomb et al versus John W Ditkinson et al. The action sought a 1500 dollar commission for securing a customer to purchase real estate on Tremont Street.

Suffolk Hopkins Ellen Ledwidge Arthur T. Lalwidge Nathaniel Hathaway Francis Hathaway G. R. Swasey C. A. Taber Phintit Rosenthal Boston Rhoberts N. BH H.R Hollis G. Smith Harringon Lynn Murnagian West End Draper ‘S. Jordan Nichardon Chase Dazian Reynolds Mannin Mass. Hart Jennings Whitt R. R Sullian Same Mitchell Tehm Murny Carnes Kier John Town of Revere O’ Hira Lane Faukner Sleeper Hobrook Aldrich Murch Thomas Wilson Lindsay S. S. Nessmore Foc Cuiruse Roberston Russell Boller Works Hannon Cocklan Gill Johnson Kenney Hingham Cord Field Page Kelley O'Neill Breslin Hawes Corey Drolett Fitchburg Brogan Welch Lowe Shadon J. S Lawrence Whitcomb John W. Dickinson S. L. Whipple W. R. Sears S. L. Powers J. Ff. Kelley Emma J. Voce P. C. Lyon Winter Street W. RR Sears Plantiff J. HE. Hannigan Burnett O'Connor Hedrington Wax Halma Miller Leach Leland Smith Benson Hall Brown Wilson Kimball Roller Grate Co Smalth Wolff N. H H.R. R Suppla Fitzpatrick Roberts Chmnielinski Plociennik Leggz McClure Blackwell Duggan Breen Carleton Harmon Baumeister R Browning Gagne Simms Melare Pratt Atkins Morrill John W. Ditkinson Superior Court Sheldon Tremont Street

Judge sentences James Winn in robbery case on North Street

In Superior Criminal Court yesterday Judge Bond sentenced James Winn to state prison for not less than seven and more than twelve years for the robbery of funds from Walter J. Cure on North Street on March 3.

Superior Criminal Court Bond James Winn Walter J. Cure Noth Street

Court of Appeals considers jurisdiction in Wolfboro Bank appeal

In United States Circuit Court of Appeals on April 29 the court heard arguments over whether it has jurisdiction to entertain an appeal from the Circuit Court in the case United States Bank versus Wolfboro Savings Bank et al. The matter stems from the financial dealings of W. Jewett of Lawrence with lawyers Walker and Badiey for the appellant and Chaplin for the appellee.

United States Circuit Court OF Appeals Colt, Putnam and Nelson, Jr Lake Nations

Circuit Court May term opens May 15 for land jury

The United States Circuit Court announces the May term begins May 15 with the land jury to be charged. All cases ready for trial may be placed on the calendar until May 5 under new court rules. Petit jurors will report on the fourth Tuesday of May.

United States Circuit Court Circuit Court Petit Jawrs

Shipping News Miniature Almanac April 20

Shipping news item lists arrivals and clearances for April 18 to 26, detailing steamers and schooners across Liverpool Portland Bath and New York routes. Agencies include Warren & Co William H Lincoln & Co Seaverns & Co and Boston Fruit Company. Also notes high tides and day length.

Percer'ne Grant Bath Sachem Walters Liverpool Warren & Co Philadelphiah McCallum William H. Lincoln & Co Leon Bors Port Antonio Jam Boston Fruit Company Usik Nielson Gibara Cuba Philadelphia Herman Winter Nickerson New York H. Whitney Bay State Snowman Portland Kennebec Collins City of Bangor Ingraham Bangor City of Gloucester Godfrey Gloucester Robert H. Rathbun Hock Perth Amboy Stonington Baltic N. P. Doane Sears M. E. Eldridge Kelly Clinton Oint Silver Spray Thorndike Raritan River N. J Annie G Richard Belleveau Cove W. O. Nettleton Baker Nantucket Nellie F Colbeth Machias Plymouth Fanny Flint Herbert, Perkins Rockport

Boston Probate Court License to Sell Estate Notice

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk Probate Court to heirs and interested parties of Thomas McCarney deceased of Boston. John McCarney seeks license to sell real estate at public auction to pay debts and costs. Appear May 14, 1896 at 10 am to show cause why grant should not be made. Service by mail or delivery to all interested at least fourteen days before, and publication weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post. Judge John W. McKim. Elijah George, Register.

Friends of the Western Union Western Union Telegraph Company Raven Hill Cripple Creek Boston Commonwealth OF Massachiusetts Middlesex William Leavitt Cambridge William C. Williamson Boston Post Charles J. MelIntire Esquire H. Folsom Register Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Edward M. Holland George B. Holland John W. McKim Elivah George Sufolk Thomas McCarney John McCarney Elijah George Edwin H. Loomis Moston Court House Pemberton Square Robert E. Maguire

Notice of Mary Conway as administratrix for William Conway

Notice states Mary Conway of Boston has been appointed administratrix of William Conway's estate, with bond filed. Creditors must exhibit claims and debtors pay to Mary Conway at 244 Dudley Street, Boston, April 28, 1806.

William Conway Boston Suffolk Mary Conway Dudley Street

Insolvency Meetings Across Boston Area Debtors Named

Notices from the Suffolk Court of Insolvency detail third and second creditor meetings for George H Jones Junior Daniel Noonan George C Osborn and Samuel Fe Locke. Meetings posted for May 1896 and May 1 1896 with assignees listed and claims to be proven at 10 AM in Boston.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk George H. Jones Chelsea Boston Clarence W. Rowley David F. Kimball School Street Timothy J. Coggins Timothy J. Cogan Hudson Middlesex Cambridge Charles B. Codding George C. Osborn Teamster George F. Piper Congress Street Samuel FE. Locke Court House Mass Charles W. Janes Summer Street Sentral Wharf and Wet Dock Corporation Central Wharf E. W. FE. Richardson

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