Old South Lecture on Ancient and Modern Warfare
Mr. Frank A. Hill, Cambridge High School master, lectured to a full Old South audience on the gunpowder era and its impact on Europe. He traced how cannon and muskets reshaped power, castles, monarchies, and democracy, noting gunpowder’s costs and the shift toward peaceful dispute resolution. Next week Dr. William Everett discusses the Decline of the Barons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Hill
Cambridge High School
Hill
Mr. Dill
Europe
China
Fortarren
Vrecy
Carlyle
Boston Art Museum
Istantinople
House of Lords
England
William the Conqueror
Commons
Watertown Arsenal
William Everett
Two Short Railroads Before Massachusetts Board of Railroad Commissioners
The Board of Railroad Commissioners reviewed petitions from Brookline and Pepperell Railroad officials seeking a line from the New Hampshire state line to the Fitchburg system via the Lunenburg and Shirley branch. Local support was strong, costs estimated at 222000 with 200000 capital stock, and opposition minimal. Also heard in favor of a Boston and Maine branch from Oak Grove Malden to Stoneham, with broad Stoneham support for closer Boston access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Brookline and Pepperell Railroad Company
New Hampshire State Line
Lunenburg and Shirley
Fitchburg
Messrs
George Putnam
W. L. Putnam
M. M. Weston
Fresh Pond Ice Company
Somerville
Ice Company
Brookline
N. H
Assachusetts Corporation
Boston & Maine Railroad
Josiah Bennett
Franklin Worcester
Hollis
Boston & Maine
Oak Grove
Malden
Stoneham
Lowell Road
Sigourney Butler
Boston
Atchison
Mexican Central
Wisconsin Central
N. Y
N. K
Oregon
Flint
Pere Marquette
Summit Branch
Cleveland & Canton
Central Massachusetts
Boston & Montana
Tod
Butter& Boston
Franklin
Santa Fe
Centennial
Kearsarge
Osceola
Quincy
Tamarack
Pullman’s
Frenchman’s Bay
Bell ‘Telephone
homson-Houston
Illinois Steel
Washington
New England
Stark Mills
Otis
Merrimac
Manchester
Naumkeag
Amoskeag
Picnic Train Fall Injures John Casey at Wenham
Special to the Post reports John Casey fell from a picnic train at Wenham last night and sustained serious injuries to the back. authorities investigate the mishap and travel safety measures are being reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Casey
Wenham
Creditors Reject Ryan Offer as Swindle Scandal Hits Atlanta
A meeting of Stephen A. Ryans creditors in Atlanta reviewed a proposed thirty cent on the dollar settlement offer from John Ryan and found it untenable. They calculated net recoveries at about 23 to 25 percent after litigation costs, with assets largely pledged or disputed, prompting unanimous rejection and a voter committee to gather creditor signatures against the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen A. Ryan
Atlanta
John Ryan
Summer Street
E. C. Lawrence
Ryan
John Ryan, Sr
John F. Ryan
Towit
John Ryan, Jr
Mr. Ryan
Henry A. Beecher
R. H. White & Co
E. W. Redpath
Redpath Manufacturing Company
JF. H. Torry
North Weymouth
Redeeming the Marsh Plan for Back Bay Land Plat One
The Board of Survey filed Plat 1 plans for about 100 acres of marsh land between the Back Bay Fens and Brookline rail lines. A circular street layout with 3.7 miles of roads from a 300 foot diameter center, Brookline Avenue widened to eighty feet, and a 110 foot wide Boylston Street through the circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Survey
Registry of Deeds
Back Bay
Longwood
Brookline
Boston & Albany
Brookline Avenue
Back Bay Park
Boylston Street
Park
Back Bay Fens
Audubon Road
Fairhaven
Board of Health
Charles River
Lynn Harbor Improvements Move Ahead in August dredging
In Lynn, Aug. 19, the last Congress session allocated 15000 for harbor work. A dredging machine has operated nearly a week, removing about 1000 scoops of mud to sea by lighters. A basin will hold ten feet of water at low tide, large enough for the biggest vessel to turn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Sreeran
Congress
Money And Stocks Prices React Then Rally Again
Boston reports a steady money market with 4 percent loans at the Clearing House. New York funds at a 15 16% discount, time money firm at 6 to 7 percent, and silver prices in flux. Markets remain bullish on stocks as confidence returns, with various notes on foreign exchange, government gold reserves, and declines in some regional exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
Congress
Senate
United States
Foster
Europe
London
Sub-Treasury
Treasury
Stock issues and splits in early September railway firms
A fragmented notice lists multiple stock actions including preferred and partial shares. Entries cover Borer and Marre RR semi annual 3 p sh dates Sept 1, Chicago and Alton RR quar 8% on preferred, Calumet and Heerda Minina Co quar 5 p sh on Sept 10, and other railroad and minina company Quar and semi annual share adjustments with dates Aug 20 to Sept 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borer & Marre
HostTos & Mostaxa Minina Co
Calumet & Heerda Minina Co
ChicAgo & Alton
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
CoLtuupus Hocking Coat & Snon Co
New York Money Market and Stock Activity Reports
Money on call easy from 2 to 3 percent with last loan at 2 and bankers’ bills at 4.83 to 4.85 for 60 days and demand. Sugar rises to 83, but most stocks show little advance. the Rock Island and Burlington leads push while others lag. Market ends dull but steady. railroad bonds active yet modest gains. Total sales at 1,891,000 with notable investors adding Atchison and Richmond & West Point issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shorts
Union Pacific
Russia
Commission
Local Stock Exchange
New York
Atchison
New England
Prime Mercantile Paper
Sterling Exchange
Rock Island
Burlington
Spreckel
Texas Pacific
Andichmond & West Point
Houston &Texas
Oregon Short Line
Foreign financial reports signal mixed gains in equities
In London on Aug 19 at 12:30 p.m. consuls show 96% for money and accounts across major listings. New York Pennsylvania Ohio firsts rise to 244, Canadian Pacific 854, Erie 21 4, do second 1084, Illinois Central 9942, Pennsylvania 515, Mexican Central 48 73. At 1:30 p.m. Paris advices set currency at 95 francs 324 centimes for the account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eal
Ing Iy
Alton & ‘Ly
Atchison
Central Pacific
Canada Pacific
Blu
Ces
Illya Erie
Guuq
Green Bay
Great Northern
Likinors
Katie
Paciic
Kings
Seer L.& Nash
Long Island
Lake Bk
War
Wes
Buts Boys
Lake Shore
Lis
Mobile
Ullo
Odgo
Man Bi
L. A
Minn
St. Lee Seer
Bees Izye Nor, Pac
Bole
Y. Central
Lily
N.Y
Snes
N. I
Bu N.C & St
Alm, Co, i
N. Y
Ll. Jie
Ohio & Miss
Lraus
Rock Island
Ren Anes
St. Paul
St. Pi & Dyee Ee Rees
Texas Pacific
U.P
Gulf
Wabash Pac
Wis
W.U. & Bull
Branawick
Canton
Oregon
Gsey
Pal
Petroleum
Tsa Bane
Aaee Tenn, C.,& L. Ry
Sear Vee Sane
W. Union
London
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Canadian Pacific
Erie
Illinois Central
Mexican Central
Paris
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Lynn Harbor
Calumet & Hecla
Chadbourne
Teparas
Wright
Santa Fé Copper Company
Stickney
Packers’ Syndicate
P. D. Armour
A. B. Stickney
Norwich & Worcester Road
RIO Grande Western
Chicago
Eastern Illinois
Louisville & Nashville
Sugar R
Seae Ray State
Fe Wayne i
Tilinois Steel
Seaee
Baeees
Thom H
Gus West
Boston Stock Exchange
NEW York Stock Sales
in_ com
N.P
N. W
Navy
Vb. C
U.N. Ba
Ae &W
Bate Bane
St Pfd. Inc
B. G. Pees
St. PC
T.g .So
Tex. P. LG. Mob
U. Tac. It
J.C. In
W. Shore
Nor. Pa
Col.Coal
Gould & Curry
Hocking Coal
Ophit
BBC Homestake
Ontario
Yellow Jacketl Ko Quicksilver
Union Con
Ask
Rvig Romy
Bsre
K.c. M
Do 1St Inc
N. E
Aeee Nor. Pac
GO Inc
Eas Ncvee
Atl, & Pac
Eevee Atchison
Bost
Alb
LOW
Maine
Sane
Maine Central
N.Y. Bini Petess
Rutland
Sree
Union Pac
West End
Anes
Atlantic
Mont
Butte
Catalpa
Dunkin
Tenn Franklin
Huron
Napa
Weve
Aspinwall
W. Sane
Brook Line
Cutler
French Bay
Maverick
Este Newport
Elec
TALON
Pull. Pal
Str
Coop
Cotton
Ade Bank
Globe National Bank
Great Falls Manufacturing
Hull Manufacturing Company
Boston Manufacturing Company
Merrimac Manufacturing Company
Owa Company
Manchester Wills
Seegees Lhe
Worcester, Nashua
Rochester
Eere
Old Colony BR
Seeesee Ceeveeecasssloulg
Sneer Eee
Bitchburg F
Chicago, Burl. & Quincy K
Beeenee
Utah & Northern
Wisconsin Central R
West End Street
Boston & Providence
Concord & Montreal
Providence & Worcester R
Fort Wayne & Jackson K. Pr
Reece Buttonhole Machine Co
Houston Investment
American Waltham Watch Co
Liorchester Gas Light Co
Worcester City
Chicago City
Roston & Albany
Renee Lom
Ste
Swift & Co
Chi
Mil, & St
R. 68,104,000 K. C., Ft
Kidder, Peabody & CO
Devonshire St
Boston, Mass
Baring, Brothers & Co., Limited
California
British Provinces
Philadelphia
Choice
Brown Brothers & CO
BROWN
Shipley & CO
Mexico
West Indies
Geo. E. Bullard
Louis Curtis
State Street
Atchison, Topeka & Santa FE Railroad Company
Mile ST
National Bank of North America
Bos
Mazeppa
Bates-Hunter
SAN Miguel Consolidated Gold
Benj. F. Butler
Colorado
Colorado Mining Investment Company
JAS. Gilfillan
Ex-Treas
U. S. Ames Building
Maas
State Mo Ware
Pehl Geo.a.lewis &Co. Bankers
Lasalle ST
F. W. Prescott & Co
Fastern Electric Cable Co
Thomson-Houston Electric Co
Ft. Wayne Electric CO
Ees Westinghouse Trust
European Welding C.- Ee
Detroit Electric Co
Devonshire
I. Teais
Specialty Mfg Corporation
Universal Cash Register CO
Advertiser Building
Devonshire Street
Sp. m
Cece Rene Enes
Isvo Eee
Ebasbeteeesi Eee
Cssseesee
Recorder of Deeds
Jackson County
Missouri
Recorder’s
Vine Street Motor Railway Company
Motor Street Railway
Jackson
State of Missouri
East Eighteenth Street
Vine Street
Kansas City
Lynn Avenue
Highland Avenue
Somerset Place
City of
Kansas
Sandier
Froue
Fouth
Bugles Place
Thirelieth Street
Thirtieth Street
Thirieth Street
Euclid Avenue
Eucid Avenue
Linwoud
John Kaulmann
Garfield Avenue
Uence
Acress
Sedgwick Avenue
Amanda Johneson
Leary Ackerman
Ivanhoe Park
City
Rudd Avenue
Thirty-seventh Street
Thirty-eighth Street
Said Railway Company
Cty of
County Court
Lisé von
Wnner
Thowson-Houston Electric Company
A.W
Starek
A.D
le Said
Sai
Fifth
Delaware
Kanang City
Miesouri
Aingular
Sald
Wall Street
City of New York
State of New York
Central Trust Company OF New York
G. Sittaman
Bourg, Svittman & HoUbwaRp
Puricius, Stew Aut
CUNDINGHAM @& uit
Trustes
Normon Bee
Massachus
Peter Parker
William P. Llake
Isoston
Suffolk
Joms W. McKim, Esquire
Elijah George
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