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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1894

Page

5

Market swings on tariff talk stir as stocks rise then fade

The tariff discussion sparks brisk trading in Boston with broad gains led by Sugar and Burlington. Sugar signals a potential windfall for the American Company from raw sugar purchases, while granger stocks retreat on crops. Copper, General Electric, and tobacco move higher as traders eye Washington action and President Cleveland's response.

Shorts Washington House Senate Sugar Burlington Boston Atchison Rock Island St. Paul Missouri Pacific Northwest Union Pacific London Trust Tamarack General Electric Cleveland New York Sterling Exchange Sterling

Boston Stock Exchange Daily Prices Report

Official report of sales lists the day high and low, closing prices, and bid and asked figures for Boston Stock Exchange activity on August 13. The data captures market range and end-of-day status for investors and analysts.

Atchison U Gas Cie B&q Cis Ce Cc M & St P S&s L West End Atl & Pac Bost & Alb Bost & Low NY&N _ ae

Fronts of Boston Sugar Trade Turmoil Affects West Indies cargoes

In Boston the Sugar Trust and tariff uncertainty plague merchants and shippers from the West Indies. Overstuffed sugar warehouses, docks, and sheds strain under a small British cargo, with casks stacked high and little space to spare. A local theft tale highlights a dishonest reward story. The death of seaman’s boardinghouse keeper Francis Crosby is reported, and the Yarmouth line reports strong passenger trips to St John. The Esopus steamer returns to service after repairs.

Sugar Trust Boston West Indies Antilles United States Congress Post State Street Francis Crosby Bartlett Street Roxbury Prince Street Crosby Neptune Yarmouth St. John, N. B Land of Evangeline St. John Esopus Simpson Simpson’s Dry Dock

O Connor Co to Open Luxurious Boston Barroom

Boston is set to welcome a new establishment by J. J. O'Connor & Co on Thursday. The bar features lavish decorations in marble and oak, with French plate glass mirrors behind a handsome marble counter and Rothschild pump improvements completing the upscale fit. The firm’s supporters express strong wishes for its success.

Boston J. J. O’connor & Co Rothschild Cincinnati

New Postmaster Changes Include Togus Nomination Withdrawn

The nomination of Luther Stephenson to be postmaster at Togus Maine has been withdrawn. Hanna Green is appointed fourth class postmaster at Quonochontaug Washington county Rhode Island replacing Henry W. Hoxie.

Washington Luther Stephenson Togus Hanna Green Quonochontaug Washington County R. I Henry W. Hoxie

Tickets On Sale For $1 Newport Excursion This Thursday

Tickets are now on sale at 3 Old State House and Park Square Station for the popular $1 excursion to Newport on Thursday next. The number is strictly limited and early purchase is advised to ensure admission.

Old State House Park Square Newport

Tenting Tonight Fort Warren Opens For First Regiment

Cloudy skies and cold wind mark the opening day of the First Regiment camp at Fort Warren. Troops march from the South Armory to the Common, board the steamer to Lovell's Island for drill, and settle into tents despite a brief rain, with artillery practice and extended order drill planned for the week.

Fort Warren South Armory Huntington Avenue Boylston Streets Morgan Charles Street Fitchburg Banc Boylston Washington Rower Wharf Summe Street Applaus Company I Brockton Chelsea Lovell’s Island Dyar Pfaff Hovey Department of Artillery Whiting Nostrom White David Fuller W. F. Borden J. S. Keenan Marion Commodore Pierce Duxbury Row

MMSE Married Men Again Rally for a Lark in Boston Ride

North Cambridge gentlemen who dined, danced, and serenaded last week staged a follow up prank by chartering an electric car for a Boston round trip. The West Somerville Band played aboard from 7 pm through Main Street and Bowdoin Square, with three signs declaring their wives away and a quest to drive dull care away. They returned to Peter Gray’s home for chowder after the trip and named leaders including Peter Gray Major Gaylord W H Hill and C B Seagrave with plans for more fun under way.

North Cambridge Dublin Boston West Somerville North Avenue Main Street Bowdoin Square Harvard Bridge Arlington Peter Gray Pemberton Street Messrs Major Gaylord W. H. Hill C. B. Seagrave Alderman Lerned A. E. Long C. L. Weldon Mr. Driscoll Mr. McClintock George Tibbetts

Subway Commission to Organize Board Tomorrow

The Board of Subway Commissioners will meet in Chairman Dalton's office to organize and begin work promptly. Delay was due to Commissioner Gargan's absence in Europe, now resolved by cable. Crocker seeks chairmanship, with Dalton possible if Crocker is not chosen.

Board of Subway Commissioners Dalton Europe Gargan Cable Messrs Swain Crocker Burrage

Burglary at Chelsea Home Stolen Goods Valued at 370

The residence of Charles B. Upton at 56 Beacon Street Chelsea was broken into on Monday in the family’s absence. Entry made by false keys and clothing, jewelry and silverware were taken valued at 370.

Charles B. Upton Beacon Street Chelsea

Railway agents visit Boston choose Silver Grill Cafes

Members of the Railway Agents' Association touring Boston know where to eat and patronize the Silver Grill Cafes during their visit.

Railway Agents’ Association Boston Silver Grill

Deadly Electric Wires Fatality at Street Railway

Benjamin Mooney aged about 24 was killed at work on the electric street railway wires at the Newbury Essex street corner. He stood on an elevated platform wagon and fell about fifteen feet to the sidewalk. The medical examiner found no skull fracture and suggested a shock caused death, while railway officials blamed the fall. Mooney was a native of England with no local relatives.

Lawrence Benjamin Mooney Newbury Essex Mooney England

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