Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Boston Post in Boston, Massachusetts

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1885

Page

3

GLOSS CARNINGS AND MARKET DESPATCHES FROM CHICAGO

1884 1885 figures show operating expenses net earnings and net income with detailed breakdowns. Despatches note Dakota harvest progress Iowa Minnesota grain conditions and weather. stock movements include Wisconsin Central Atlantic and Pacific values. Brunswick Ship's Berth company names officers and directors. Kidder Peabody bond deal noted amid market updates.

Lawson, Douglas & Co Chicago Armour Miller St. Paul Dakota Iowa Minnesota Sioux City Dakot Council Bluffs Little Rock Ft. Smith Wisconsin Central Common Atlantic and Pacific Quincy Tamarack Messrs. Kidder, Peabody & Co Boston Lowell Brunswick Ship’s Berth Company Portland Wilson W. Fay Kay H. Moulton William T. Nailor George D. Burton J. L. Bolster Henry W. Savage 8. L. Lothrop W. W. Fay W. C.belcher

New Jersey Central rises as Vanderbilt pact looms in market

New York notes a dull but firmer session with money on call at 1 percent and a firm unsettled stock market. Key moves include strength in New Jersey Central amid railroad bond activity and signals of a possible West Shore reorganization with Drexel Morgan & Co. Also reported are reactions to the Vanderbilt Reading link and concerns over coal production quotas.

Savings Banks Trust Companies New York Prime Mercantile Barsilver New Jersey Central Baltimore Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Reading Baltimore and Ohio West Shore Drexel, Morgan & Co Jersey Central Morris and Essex Denver and Rio Grande Western Rio Gia Richmond Danville South Carolina Colorado Northwestern Erie Utah Southern Genera Rochester Pittsburg iLawson, Douglas & Co Delasware Lackwanna Western Mitch Miller St. Plaul St. Paul Road Taylor Committee Can Aoe O-aay

International Bond Quotes From London Market Ledger

London reports United States bond prices with 4s at 125 and 4s at 1154. Atlantic and Western firsts trade near 28, Erie around 164, Erie seconds around 64 4, Illinois Central 134, Mexican 2349, St Paul common 80 5, Reading 9.

London United States Great Western Erie Illinois Central St. Paul Reading

Markets Digest Flour And Grain Prices Across Regions

Digest of market data shows flour and grain prices with varied regional quotes. Reports from Chicago, New York, St Louis, Milwaukee and Detroit cite receipts and shipments alongside price ranges for flour, wheat, corn, oats, rye flour and related feeds. exchange values reflect steady to firm tones with notable activity in exports and home trade.

London Beerbohm Merchants’ Exchange Liverpool Paris United Kingdom California Minnesota New York Roller Michigan Ohio Indiana St. Louis St Louis Southern Linois Wisconsin Milwaukee Chicago New York Detroit Toledo Clower White State Lord T Cincinnati Tierces City Steam Union Western Rangers Vermont Bristol Ferry Norfolk Virginia H. P Wilmington Java Maracaibo Laguira Rio Jamaica St Domingo Manilas Ponce Porto Rico Cuba Imperial Hyson Young Hyson Twankay Hyson Skin Congou Souchong Oolong Baracoa

E Shapleigh & Co Awarded Boston Engine House Contract

E Shapleigh & Co awarded the carpentry contract for the Saratoga street engine house in East Boston at 4425 dollars. The highest bid was 649 dollars. On Saturday the fire bells will strike 63 times, one minute apart, during the funeral procession. Alderman Whitten will not travel to New York for Gen. Grant's funeral and will serve as mayor in O Brien's absence. The mayor will veto the Boylston street sidewalk order passed by the board of aldermen last Monday.

E. Shapleigh & Co Saratoga Street Boston Whitten New York Gen. Grant O’ Brien Boylston Street Board of Aldermen New England Gov. Robinson New England Limited Dodworth Limited Norwich City of Worcester City of Lawrence Charter Oak Park Hartford Willimantic Putnam Blackstone Nantasket Toledo Cincinnati St. Louis

East Cambridge Rubber Plant Girls Strike Over Alleged Fairness

About 200 girls at the American Rubber works in East Cambridge are on strike not for pay but for fair treatment. One worker said several took a day for a picnic and had three days' pay deducted. The others refuse to work, demanding the forewoman be discharged as the cause of the trouble.

American Rubber Works East Cambridge Mitchell Mariguanas Wendell Boris Farmer Hayti Port Au Prince Bass England Mr. Boris Fish Bureau Knoph Mr. Knoph Mr. Wendell Mr. Miller Mme. Kyle Rochelieu Reef

Railroad Taxes in New Hampshire Bill for equalizing shares

A bill introduced in Concord seeks to amend the railroad tax distribution to base shares on the New Hampshire assessed value per share, boosting state towns like Dover and Exe ter through greater allocations. It targets partially located railroads including Boston and Maine, with wider effects on other carriers. The article also details New York and New England railroad operations, holiday excursion plans, and shifting freight and passenger rates across several lines.

New Hampshire House of Representatives Concord N. B Railroad Corporation State Board of Equalization Boston and Maine Board of Equalization Boston and Maine Dover Boston Exeter Stratham Newmarket Durham South Newmarket Manchester Rochester Portsmouth

Insolvency Petitions and Dissolutions Across Firms

Woods, Perry & Co of Boston dissolved March 14 after Henry T. Woods died. stock sold to Jordan Marsh & Co and creditors paid 50 percent. Meanwhile F 8S Lovell of Fitchburg failed. Gonyon & Wheelock of Keene had assets attached. C R Miller & Co of Greensburg closed by sheriff. Suffolk County real estate attachments discharged include Albert Tobias vs Arnold Blaze and Linus M Chila vs Christian Society of Boston.

Keene N. H C. R. Miller & Co Boots and Shoes Greensburg Suffolk County Heal Albert Tobias Arnold Blaze Linus M.chila Christian Society of Boston

Bell from Fifth Avenue church, cast 1731 in Amsterdam

The church bell at Fifth Avenue and Forty-eighth Street, part of Grant funeral celebrations, was cast in Amsterdam in 1731 and given by Col Abraham de Peyster. It has tolled for major events including July 9, 1776 Declaration of Independence readings, July 4, 1790 church reopening after the war, and Lincoln’s funeral.

New York Fifth Avenue Forty-eighth Street Grant Amsterdam Abraham de Peyster Washington Lincoln

Central court fines and appeals on assault and liquor cases

In the central court before Judge Parmenter Hugh Lawn was fined twenty dollars and costs for assault on Charles Harmon an appeal was taken to the higher court Mary Shannon was fined one hundred dollars and costs for liquor law violations and on appeal she was placed under five hundred dollar bonds In the South Boston court George F Andrews was fined fifty dollars and costs for selling adulterated milk and he appealed

Central Court

Lima plans mounted police as Freemason clash grows

The Lima report notes a plan to organize a mounted police force in response to unrest. A letter from the bishop of Lopaz to the president condemns Freemasonry as evidence of government neglect and urges suppression. The president counters that freedom of thought should be supported.

Lima Via Galveston Lopaz

Marriages in Malden Boston Somerville and Boston area

Notices list six marriage ceremonies in the Boston Malden Somerville area between Aug 1 and Aug 5. Couples include Charles W Herbert and Julia E Waitt in Malden, Thomas Hudson and Hilda Nelson in Somerville, James B Jones and Hattie McManus in Boston, William Leeman and Mary McMackin in Boston, Andrew Little and Martha Colby in Boston, William H Peterson and Frances Mountain in Boston, and William H Whidden and Katy Goodwin in Boston.

Herbert—Waits Malden E . Potter Charles W Herbert Julia E Waitt Hudson—Nelson Somerville George W Durell Thomas Hudson Hilda Nelson Jones McManus Boston W . Boston James B Jones Hattie McManus Leeman—Mcmackin Alfred la Royce William Leeman Mary McMackin Litle COLBY William W Downs Andrew Little Martha U Colby Peterson Mountain D J Keleher William H Peterson Frances Mountain Whidden—Goodwin William H Whidden Katy K Goodwin

Testimony of Captain Parker on Mary Celeste wreck defense

In a U S circuit court hearing Captain Parker described navigating the reef at Maachelieu and the moment the Mary Celeste struck. He testified about wind, currents, helm errors, the wreck, salvage actions, and decisions to abandon and sell cargo while detailing interactions with consular officials and shipboard crew.

Century midsummer number praised for brilliancy and variety

The Century midsummer edition features Henry Eckford's Camp Grindstone sketch, Howells Italian city sketches, a Garri son frontispiece with family portraits, and portraits of Garrison Phillips and Thompson. It includes pieces on dogs, fiction by McKay Howells James, hotel keeping, Indian Territory insights, war series, and Burton Harrisons recollections, all lauded for high editorial standards.

Henry Eckford Grindstone American Canoe Association Thousand Islands W. D. Howells Siena Willian Lloyd Garrison Garrison Wendell Phillips George Thompson Wendell Phillips Garrison Francis Jackson Garrison Kenyon Cox Ernest Whitney James T. McKay Silas Lapham The Bostonians Henry James Fitz John Porter Malvern Hill C. W. Bryan, Esq Holyoke Mass

Tragic Murder Attempt Ends in Death at Marshfield

At Marshfield in Warren county Dr Orwin Aborn, recently declared insane, attacked his friend Dr C R Boyer with a knife during a late night confrontation. After wounding Boyer in a struggle Aborn fatally stabbed himself and then drank iodine, dying hours later. Boyer survived to be taken to Williamsport in critical condition.

Attica Ind Marshfield Warren County Orwin Aborn C. R. Boyer Dr. Boyer Boyer Aborn Williamsport

United States Steamer Yantic Sails From Colon

The United States steamship Yantic under Commander Wildes left Colon for New Orleans yesterday sailing via Panama Galveston route as reported from Panama on August 6.

Panama Galveston United States Yantic Wildes Colon New Orleans

Reel at Mrs Kelleher Home Draws Maine Visitors Far Afield

In a Rockland scene an American party visits a bustling Irish shop run by Mrs Kelleher. They meet Norah Mahony’s mother, share a letter from Norah, toast the hosts, and watch Mrs Kelleher dance a lively reel with blind piper Jerry amid cheering locals.

The Rockland Courier-Gazette America Norah Norah Malony Judge Maine Jerry Marsha Mrs. Kelleher

Tenant and Owner in Ontario Street Firearm Incident

Nathan Wheelock arrived at No. 6 Province court to find doors barred and Edward Flood blocking entry with a loaded pistol. Flood, 35, born in the building, claimed Wheelock owed four to five months’ rent and had acted on a notice from Flood’s wife to vacate. Police obtained a warrant, entered, and detained Flood who defended his action as protecting his rights.

Nathan Wheelock No. 6 Province Court Edward Flood Mr. Wheelock Flood No.6 Province Court New York Wheelock

Grand Panorama Trip by Sea and Shore Headlines North Shore Excursion

The article describes a popular north shore outing titled Grand Panorama Trip by Sea and Shore. Fishermen plan an early 7 20 A M start with a return at 2 P M to make way for ladies and children seeking health and pleasure. A Sunday excursion for New England railway conductors invites all to join for a good time.

North Shore New England Railway

Busy Beach Day Feeds Excursion Crowds and Fair Fun

Yesterday drew thousands to the beach where pleasant weather featured clam bakes fish dinners flying horses swings roller coaster and other attractions. Railroads bring in large excursion parties daily. Next week promises a record band tournament surpassing any in the region.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Boston Post Finance and Trade Asterong B and Q Money Matters Boston Stoghe Exchange Brokers’ Board St. Lo Weiss Denver KOS We Og & Wu Rutland Ee Ata Pac Bu & Q Os Conn Ce Ae Eastern F &P M Fitchburg Cp Peres Oli Calum & Hecla Pelrpeons Pei Frie Lelp & Tei Eng Mex Felees Anouczrceseeccas N. E N.Y Sierra Grand Atchison, Chicago Burlington and Quincy Eastern Atchison Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Manitoba Canadian Pacific Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Company Burlington Quincey Treasury Minneapolis Pacific Coast Union Pacific Omaha Nebraska Chicago and St. Paul Mexican Central Oregon Navigation Company Eastern Railroad Supreme Court Pullman Palace W.P. Porter Pullman Company Pullman and Wagner Boston and Albany Boston and Albany Railroad Jay H. Moulton Honerine Mining Company Massachusetts & Trust CO P. D NEW York Financial Pacific Chi L. & West Delaware & Hud Bio G Mem & Chstu New Jersey Ontario West Ohio Central Pac Mall Eces Cssess St. P Texas Pacific Wabash Pacific Western Union Ecese Poo Pons Aus Agbms Express Ccs Alten & Terms Haute Boston Air Rich. & Dan BR. & WN Bich An & Pitt Erpre Louis& S ALON Ban& Mau Sita Olevs Colum Fargo Pacific Ge Bos Hart & Erie den So Park & Pac Pac Cereus Orris Nash Csc Ceee Jose Pissscosconent Tpg Norfolk & Wee Northweas Csce Ghio & Min Oregon Oregon Improvement Seece Bodle Ceccess Best & Beich Iver Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Messrs C. G. Eldredge & Co Emery & Hodges No. 28 State Street Shorts St. Louis Globe-Democrat Kansas Illinois Missouri Centennial Beacon Light New York—Petroleum United Pipeline Sloe Otto Orleans Lg Son Pfeunk SaeSeen Zaeses Great Britain France Philadelphia Charleston Abkeme Puytter Choice State CH Peese Choice North State Island Gloucester New Georges Haddock Block Island Nova Scotia Labrador Cape Ann Annapolis, NY New Brunswick Butler Chapin Bros Carleton & Sanders Delong & Seaman Ellis& Son S Ellis & Co F Frye & Co Barbadoes W Ft Mary Gibbs Gothenburg City ST Thomas Waldemar Port Elizabeth C G II Moro Castle Montevideo Park John Hi Pearson ST John Frank L P Weymouth Asnton N B Grand Junction Railroad Corm Providence Railroad Old Colony Railroad New York and New England Railroad Fitchburg Rayroad Maine Railroad Maine —Western Division Lowell Railroad Peabody, Salem Bates Tees Ofskig Suger Petts Novese City Hall Martha Brower Thompson Fibboom Brown Capt. Brown Capt Race Point Light Brower Railroad Matters Southern Pacific Railroad Company Hudson River Hoosac Tunnel Pennsylvania Rochester and Richmond and Chicago and Alton Louisville Nashville Inc Suiva Northern Peru Allen Eliza Josiah Allen Buckley South Boston James Buckley Conroy Thomas Conroy Cowles Mary B George Cowles Chitten den Hingham Israel Chittenden Wraper Joseph R Draper Hughes Bridget William A Hughes Howe Beverly Thomas E Proctor Anna S Howe Hickman Martha James Hickman Oward—A Aecleigh Henry Bradford Howaged Winch Maplewood Elizabeth D Winch Hard Parker Miragoane Maachelieu Mr. Mitchell Farnham McKay Senor Jose Beaudry Port Aud Prince Marigoune Gonaive Mole St. Mark’s Channel Gonaive Island Hodgson Haiti Haliett Bertold Capt. Parker Hodgdon Blodgett Cole Berthold North Atlantic Ocean Bertheld U.S.S. Yantic Higgins D. Leavitt Eastport Black G. Thurman Hoadly Congress American Steamship Companies Post Office Department Chicago Times Ireland Baylin Province Court Enpire Nantashet Post Reller Milk Street Ae Moody & G Ipsa Boots & Shoes Ip. Me A.S. Richards & CO Reade Street Samuel Bunting’s Lippincott, Son & CO Market Street BR. L. Day & CO Merchents’ Exchanges Building Exchange Place Boston Stock Exchange Careg Shoe and Leather National Bank Suffolk National Bank Wearham Gaslardt Ma Ate Waltham Gas Light Co Cambridge Gas Light Co Worcester Gas Light Co McKay and Bigelow Heeling Machine Associae Uv McKay Metallic Fastening Association American Loan and Trust Up Tremont National Bank Union Nat Bank of Anyasel Mills Plymouth South Boston H R R Co Pemigewasset Valley R. Alata Uso Iron R R Co City of Eranois Henshaw & CO Boom Co Hushamte Stesmte Salem Gaslight Co Naumkeag Steam Cotton Co Worcester, Nashua & Rochester Boston and Lowell RR Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Rutland R Conn River RR McKay and Bigelow Heeling Machine Asso Hill Manufacturing Co Union Stock Yarn & Transit Co Cambridge R R Co Fitchburg RR Cleveland Consolidated R R of Elkhorn Missouri Valley Boston Wharf Co Ty Albert Howe Zebs Blarket Street Brighton Saleroo W. Sawyer Horatio Harris & GG Swift James Mann Ivy St Atlanta Scher Srecifie Co St. Drawer C. J. Lewis Friendship Street Providence B. I Price Pemigewasset House Boston & Lowell Railroad Washington Street Causeway Street Mellen Lucus Tuttle Taft’s Point Shirley Arch Wharf Revere Beach Revere Beach R. R No. 6 Congress Square Wfmit Sewer Department City West Roxbury Dorchester Sewer Hugh O’brien Thomas J. Young Ons St Ls Board Or Street Commissioners East Broadway East First East Second East Third East Fourth East Fifth East Sixth Q Street J. H. Jenkins
Search Courier

Search the Boston Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Boston Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication