Atchison-Alton freight wars and rail tariff shifts
A Chicago dispatch details Alton Railway plans for retaliatory measures against Santa Fe exclusive cattle tariff. Moves include withdrawing from Western Freight Association and weighing bureau, restoring carload cattle rates, and targeting automatic weighing device interests. Also notes Bay City Alpena sale rumors and Sunset Route freight timetables, with earnings data for Atchison Topeka Santa Fe and legal ruling on through-ticket discrimination by Iron Mountain Hot Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Alton
Santa Fe
Western Freight Association
Western Railway Weighing Association
Railway Inspection Bureau
Alton Poodle
Western Line
Horticultural Society Awards at Massachusetts Exhibition
The Massachusetts Horticultural Society awarded prizes across vegetables fruits and flowers. Winners include A S McIntosh C N Brackett George Hill J E Coburn Warren Heustis & Son S G Damon Samuel Hartwell Williams E B Wilder Edwin Fewkes & Son Mrs E M Gill Mrs P D Richards Severance Barrage J Warren Clark and others for beans tomatoes peppers apples peaches blackberries perennials phlox petunias vase flowers native flowers and cut arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
A. S. Mclntosh
C. N. Brackett
C. . Grant
Emery
Noe Hill
P. G. Hanson
George Hill
Cardinal
E. J. Coolidge
Livingston
J. E. Coburn
S. G. Damon
Astrachan
Samuel Hartwell
Williams
M. W. Chadbourne
Ditto
ears—Gifford
Snow
Warren Enno
Warren Houstis & Son
A. $. McIntosh
Clapp
Edward B. Wilder
Supreme de Quimper
N. Brackett
Brandywine
Dorchester
McIntosh
L. W. Weston
Joseph H. White
Edwin Fewkes
E. M. Gill
E Gill
A. D. Wood
Illiam Patterson
H. H. Hunnewell
J. Warren Clark
C. Walloupe
Fall River Mills Face Probable Syndicate Buyout Bid
A Boston style circular from No 111 Broadway New York proposes pooling Fall River cotton mills and possibly other New England interests to gain control of major mills. Central Trust of New York would act as trustee and sub trustees would be named for stock delivery, with varied local reactions noting strong dividends and resistance to surrender.
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Fal River
Broadway
New York
Fall River
Central Trust Company
New York City
George F. Mellen
Emerson C. McMillan
H. B. Wilson
Union Pacific
West End
Wisconsin Central
Bell
Erie
Eastman
Lamson Store Ser. Co
Pullman Palace Car Co
Cotton Oil Trust
Pneumatic Toolste Aces
Burton Stock Car Co
Wee
Boston & Liverpool Co
Elec
Llinois Steel Co
Lynn & Boston Railroad
Lynn Gas & Electric Co
Mt. Desert
East Shore
Malden Electric
New York Des
Osly
Thomson Elec
Westinghouse Elec
Winnisimmet Co
Ex-Collector Fitzgerald Honored At Parker House Banquet
A farewell banquet for former internal revenue collector John E. Fitzgerald was hosted by his colleagues with ex-Mayor O'Brien presiding and F E Orcutt as guest. Speakers praised Fitzgerald’s three year tenure and recited a Cleveland letters noting public service. Cheers and songs closed the social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Fitzgerald
Internal Revenue
Parker House
F. E. Orcutt
Fitzgerald
Grady
O’brien
Mr. Fitzgerald
Cleveland
Senate
Pillsbury
Moriarity
Davis
Mckenna
Hiil
Lynn
Fire Deartment
Hanley
Splaine
Ward
G. F. H. Murray
Orcutt
John Boyle O’reilly
Money Market and Clearing House Figures From Boston
The Money Market report notes steady money market conditions in Boston on Saturday, with the Clearing House rate at 3 percent. Time loans run 4 to 5 percent, call loans 3 to 4 percent, and country banks discount good mercantile paper at 5 to 6 1/2 percent. New York funds discount at 12½ to 20 cents per $1000, with weekly and daily Clearing House exchanges and balances detailed. Government securities hold firm with 4s and 445s quoted. state and national bank activity shows a net circulation decrease in July and a reserve rise in New York banks, while foreign exchange, imports, and exports of specie are also reported. The local stock market is dull but firm, led by trust stocks, with notable activity in Atchison group equities and various railroad earnings tables for June 1889 and year-to-date figures.
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Boston
Clearing House
New York
New York Clearing House
Chicago
St. Louis
San Francisco
Telegraph
New Orleans
Bank
Charleston
Savannah
United States
Treasury Department
Treasury
National Bank
Reichsmarks
Floris
Boston Post
Canada
Philadelphia
Iss
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Louisville
Providence
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
St Pru
Omaha
Detroit
Denver
Cleveland
Columbus
Hartford
Richmond
Memphis
Indianapolis
St. Joseph
Portland
Fort Worth
Dalias As Co Ccees
Duluth
New Hraven
Springfield
Worcester
Galveston
Norfolk
Wichita
Syracuse
Grand Rapids
Lowell
Los Ageles
Topeka
Huffalo
Birmingham
Sioux City
Aie
New York City
Atchison
Kansas
Nickerson
New York Sun
Chicago & Alton Company
Rock Island
Missouri River
Alton
Harmony
Interstate Commerce Railway Association
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Chicago, Kansas & Western
New Mexico & Arizona Railroad
Sonora
Atchison,Topeka & Santa Fe
Burlington & Quincy
Atlantic & Pacific
Wisconsin Central
Fort Scott
Union Trust Company of
Union Pacific
New England
San Diego
The
Beacon
John D. Spreckels
California
Calumet & Heela
Tamarack
Boston & Montana
Bell Telephone
Erie
Ee & S
Bell Tel Bee
Tele
Frenchman’s Bay A
San Diego Lander Ee
Sullivan Arover
Atlantic Mining
Franklin Mining
BO National
Uel
Pac
Our
Oneka
West End
Conserer Ee
Santa Fe Railroad
Wis
Am. Pneum. Tool Poeta Sree
Ouis Kansas
Mt. Des
California Central Railway
WMUES
Cotton Stock Exchange
California Southern
Bos
Eae
Saies
Alloueztc
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Jeune
Ian Crescent
Frankin
Quincy
Ridge
Santa Fe
Eceresre
Land Companies
Asvinwall
Boothbay
Toston W.P
Boylston Street
Brookline
Campobello
East Jioston
Ore
Bay Rey
Maverick
Wport
Sullivan
West
Winthrop Wollastol
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Eveees
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Top
Boston & Albany
Sig
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Boston & Lowell
Boston & Maine
Boston & Prov
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Central of
Mass
Canton
Sen
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Wren
Fitchburg
Eseuiecas
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BO Riel
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Tees
Old Colony
Renee
Weather Bulletin Reports Worst Week For Farms In New England
The New England Meteorological Society warns that the past week has been the most discouraging for farming this season. Eastern and central Maine fared best in the district, while northern New Hampshire and Vermont faced continual rain for 22 of 32 days, delaying field work as lands remain saturated and crops rot. Connecticut saw lodged grain, washed potatoes, and partially ruined tobacco, with southern areas noting little work and rotting crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Meteorological Society
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Connecticut
Centennial Celebration At Boston Custom House Dinner
Colonel J W Coveney and Colonel Henry O Kent marked the centennial of the first presidential appointments to Boston Custom House. Surveyor Thomas Melville and Naval Officer James Lovell, named by George Washington on Aug 3 1789, were honored at a Youne’s Saturday dinner with the heads of the custom house in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Coveney
Boston
Henry O. Kent
Offer for Sale Or. K'y & Nav. Co. Con. M'ge Gold 5s
Commission orders in bonds and stocks executed from 48 Congress Street Beaston. Sale includes Pacific 2d Mortgage Gold 6s due, St. Joseph and Grand Island 1st Mortgage Gold 68 due, Oregon Short Line 1st Gold 6s due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K'y & Nav. Co
New York Financial News Highlights Market Movements
Money on call eased to 2 to 3 percent with last loan at 2 and prime mercantile paper well supplied though demand softer. Sterling and government bonds steady, stocks opening dull then turning higher on trade rumors and granger bids. St Paul earnings lift, Sugar Trust activity rises for certificate cancellation, rail bonds firmer with notable moves in St Paul Terminals and Richmond & Danville 5s.
London Holiday Quiet on Stock Exchange
London reports a market holiday on August 3 with Monday also observed as a holiday. Paris brief quotes 3 percent rue at 85 francs 10 centimes for the account, reflecting subdued trading activity.
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London
Paris
Grand Circuit racing closes at Saratoga Monmouth Park
At Cleveland and New York headlines report the close of the Cleveland Grand Circuit segment with Lillian leading the 2:17 pace at 2:16 and Allerton near 2:19 as Linda Sprague posts 2:21 1/4. Buffalo-bound flyers head for the second circuit and Monmouth Park features Milton Robin Hood Montrose and Prathen in tight stakes action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Monmouth Park
Cleveland, O
Lillian
Trotter
Allerton
Linda Sprague
Buffalo
Adrian Wilkes
Niles
Wilcox
Eeso
Jeeen
Annan
Doble
Doctor West
Dickerson
Chenries
Johnston
Emma
Bay
Doctor M
Stuart
Willard M
Walker
Flora Semple
Davison
Bally Stewart
Goldsmith
el Monarch
Splan
Sara Toc4s
Racing
Milton
Scoggan_ Bros
Robin Hood
New York
Jay F. Dee
Devotee
Badge
Senorita
Los Angeles
Senators Again Defeat the Bostons in Baseball Saturday
Washington defeated Boston 18 to 0 as Boston’s poor fielding and batting, plus Clarkson’s subpar effort, led to a lopsided game. The Washingtons built a large early lead and cruised to victory with steady offense and defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bostons
Clarkson
Washingtons
Scores from yesterday's league games across cities
In Cleveland the Clevelands defeated the Chicagos 2 to 1 while New Yorks beat New York 18 to 8. Pittsburgs lost 8 to 6 to Pittsburg Indians. Worcester-Hartford encountered the Worcesters 6 to 6 and Lowell-Lowells beat New Havens 8 to 2. Brooklyn-Brooklyns defeated St. Louis 13 to 6. Athl etics defeated Louisvilles 3 to 0 in Philadelphia. Balt imores beat Cincinnatis 6 to 2. Columbus-Kansas Citys won 5 to 4 over Columbus.
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New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Laltimore
S. Francisco
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
S. Kansas City
New Orleans
Louisville
Providence
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Omaha
Detroit
Enver
Cleveland
Columbus
Hartford
Richmond
Memphis
Tudianapolis
Peoria Eh
St. Joseph
Portland
Fort Worth
Dallas
Duluth
New Haven
Springfield
Worcester
Galveston
Norfolk
Wichita
Syracuse
Rapids
Lowell
Los Angeles
Topeka
Sioux City
Tacoma
Montreal
Halifax
N.S
N. Y
New Yorks
Philadelpias
Cleveland-Clevelands
Chicagos
Indianapolis
Pittsburgs
Worcester—Hartfords
Worcesters
Lowell—Lowells
New Havens
Brooklyn
Brooklyns
Philadelphia—Athletics
Louisvilles
Baltimore
Baltimores
Cincinnatis
Kansas Citys
Nahant Club Races Planned on Nahant Beach Saturday
The Nahant Club schedules several races including the Foam Cup at 4 30 p m for a piece of plate valued 60 dollars with 20 to second, and free entry. The Nahant Cup at 5 p m for half bred hacks and half bred hunters, 60 dollar prize with 20 to second, free entry. The Stirrup Cup at 6 30 p m for ponies under 14 1 hands, 50 dollar prize with 15 to second, free entry, 2 heats of a quarter mile, 2 of 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nahant Club
Nahant Beach
Dedham
Hamilton
Scraps of Sporting News Highlight Local Cricket and Rowing
The Lowell Cricket Club beat the Mystics 34 to 22 while Cambridge at Somerville defeated the club of that place 68 to 11. Lawrence eleven toppled Albions 71 to 20. Ashton R L defeated Fail Rivers 143 to 21. C C Clarke won Champion medal, C M Hill won Gold Victory medal, J A Frye won Silver Victory medal. Bradford eight prepared to sail for Pullman IL for the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen regatta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Cricket Club
Mystics
Cambridge
Somerville
Lawrence
Albions
Ashton
R. L
Fail Rivers
Walnut Hill
C.C. Clarke
C. M. Hill
J. A. Frye
Bradford
Pullman
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Atchison-Alton
Mich
General Alger
Detroit, Bay City & Alpena
Grand Trunk
Michigan
Bay City & Alpena Road
Southern Pacific Company
Cracrynatt
Neb
the Bee
Canadian Pacific
Toledo
Saboee
Uffalo
Pacific Coast
St. Pau
Little Rock
Ark
Hot Springs
Iron Mountain & Southern Road
Little Rock & Memphis
Little & Memphis Road
Iron Muntain & Hot Springs
Mexican National Railroad
Aoaitarense Eee Saemesaes
Central Railro
New Jersey
Muse
Sveces
Horticultural Society
Fall River Mills
Mellen
New Bedford
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
G. M. Haffard
G. M. Haffard & Co
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Boston Stock Exchange
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad
Boia Ana Bas
City & Colorado Railroad
Gulf, Colorado& California Central Railway
California Southern Railroad
Santa Fe Railway
Atchison Company
Eeeer
Pacifictchison
Air L. Ners
Roch
Soro
St Li
Lowa
Oy Central Pactic
Ches
Onio
Cee & Aiton
Fort Wayne
Hocking Valley
Houston & Texas
Texas
Kings
Pem
Lake Shore
Long Island, Zoo
Louis
Viem. & Cheaueeser
Eone Y. Cent
Este
Oregon
Oregon Trans
Uine
Rome
St. L. As
St. A
Eas Pacific
J. Pacific
Viica & i. HK
Eeee Ee W
Pacific Mail
W. Union
Tenn. C. & L
Amer. Cattle Trust
Foote & French Banekers
Miscellaneous Stock Exchange
SALES
State Street
Wilson W. Fay & Co
Gray’s Dynamo Electric
Joan Enrique
Eastern Shore
Penobscot Ray Land
Cal
Hale & Norcross
Heat & i
Chollar
Oees
Ophir Peewee
Potosi
Sierra Nevada
Commonwealth
Gould & Curry
NEW York Financial
Sterling Exchange
Lead Trust
Houston & Texas Western Division
Richmond & Danville
Cairo
Arkansas
Eastern Banking
Milk Street
Francis A. Osborn
T. Merrihew
Dp. P. Ives & CO
John Jeffries & Sons
Devonshire Street
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Les
Wisssseus
Pr. Kan
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T. G. Be
Siyeitex
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U. Pac
Altacos
N. W
W. Shore
D. Belle Isle
Col. Coalay
A & Va
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Con. C. Crown Poin
Quicksilver
FE Cristo
Pref
Hock
Hale & Nor
S. Nevada
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Senators
Eerres
Eevee
Philadelphias
Clevelands
Weeeere
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Pttsburgs
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