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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1891

Page

6

Salary Figures for Kelly Amid Futurity Stakes Talk

A credible source disputes rumors of Kelly's contract salary with the triumvirs. Figures cited: 2500 dollars for the remainder of the year, 4000 to clear a home mortgage in Hingham, and 5000 for next year. Mortgage reduction from 4000 to 2000 is noted. Also reports multiple baseball scores from Saturday games across National, American, and Eastern leagues.

Kelly Hingham Cleveland Boston Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburg New York American Association Congress Street Louisville Baltimore St Louis Philadelphia—Athletics Columbus Athletics Lebanon Troy Albany Buffalo Cambridge Grocers Hardwaremen Fitchburg Stoneham Milford Melrose Haverhill Portland Haverhill Association Reading Reading Athletic Club Madisons

Futurity Stakes at Sheepshead Bay Sparks Record 2-Year-Old Win

Mr. David Gideon’s yearling His Highness with jockey James McLaughlin won the Futurity as Corrigan’s Huron placed second amid court-order controversy and a large field of top bred colts and fillies. Stewards award prize money to His Highness, Yorkville Belle, and Dagonet, depriving Corrigan of second prize and signaling potential lawsuit.

Sheepshead Bay David Gideon His Highness James McLaughlin Edward Corrigan Huron Overton Yorkshire Belle Dagonet Corrigan Coney Island Jockey Club Yorkville Belle Gideon

An English Tribute to Lowell in London Speech

The piece honors Mr. Lowell as a model American citizen and diplomat. It praises his public stand against slavery and corruption, his Lincoln tribute, and his belief in virtue as essential to democracy. It notes his modest party stance, courteous presence, and literary mastery shaping Anglo American ties.

Lowell London New England

Is Captain Norton Alive

Nearly a year after Captain Norton set out to cross the Atlantic in a small lifeboat, no trace has been found. Friends doubt he survived while creditors and associates fear heavy debts tied to the Norton Naval Construction and Shopbuilding Company. The firm faces dissolution and possible reorganization with Edgar O. Wagner and Wilbur F. Herbert Jr. backing the new venture.

New York Times Captain Norton Atlantic Norton Benjamin L. Fairchild Fairchild Ewing, Southarn & Fairchild Norton Naval Construction and Shopbuilding Company Eagar O. Wagner Wall Street Norton Company A. L. Sessions Nassau Street Nortons Edgar O. Wagner Wilbur F. Herbert, Jr

Princess Isabella of Spain A Brilliant Masculine Mind

From the N S Recorder. Princess Isabella is described as the most brilliant, masculine minded member of the Spanish royal family. Her life's course is traced from an early status as Princess of the Asturias through difficult marriages, the deaths of spouses, and her pivotal role as counselor to King Alfonso and guardian to his children. The piece extols her political acumen and broadminded statecraft within a turbulent royal court.

Isabella Spain N. S Alfonso The Asturias Wales Gaétan of Bourbon Naples Girgenti Madrid Mercedes Archduchess Marie Christine of Austria

Bears in Lincoln Park Delight Italian Visitors

Prince Teano of Rome and Chevalier Scheibler toured Chicago on a hunting and pleasure trip. They asked about city sights and planned a bear sighting at Lincoln Park to photograph bears for their Rocky Mountain hunt, aiming to recognize a grizzly.

Chicago Post Prince Teano Rome Richelieu Chevalier Scheibler America Prince of Clerk Drummond Lincoln Park Prince Chevalier Rocky Mountains Giacomo Kodak Rockies

Quiet Life of Maximilian’s Widow Revealed

The Belgians debate Empress Carlota’s madness while detailing the widow’s daily routine. M Beernaert refutes the royal scene, yet reports describe her mild condition, a retinue of about a hundred, twice daily park walks, and long piano sessions after dinner, with noticeable concentration on shiny objects.

Carlotta M. Beernaert Maximilian Bouchoute

Good Hunting in Rhode Island Opens Next Tuesday

Special to the Post reports Rhode Island sets partridge and most game seasons opening next Tuesday with broad hunting prospects. Early sightings show plenty of game. authorities note unlawful shooting near Westerly and many traps found in central areas. Water birds are not as abundant but bay shore locations should offer fair sport.

Providence Rhode Island

Canonchet estate second sale yields higher prices

Narragansett Pier August 30 Special to the Post The second sale of Canonchet estate lots was lightly attended but prices rose One hundred lots sold at 150 to 300 dollars Mrs Sprague has a New York syndicate offer for all remaining unsold lots at 160 dollars each The ex Governor shows keen interest in the estate disposition

Narragansett Pier R. i Canonchet

Money and Stocks Too Firmer in Boston Market

Boston money and stock notes report a firmer market with abundant funds at Clearing House loans at 3 percent. New York funds remained heavy with discounts around 16 to 20 cents per $1000. call money near 5 percent. Banks reported buoyant activity, with time money at about 6 percent and discounts near 6 to 7 percent. Clearing-house exchanges show a mixed regional tone, while Tamarack Mining's annual report highlights improved earnings and ongoing construction costs.

Boston New York London Sub-Treasury Clearing House United States Canada SiLsvarst Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis San Francisco Tialliumore Kansas City Louisville Wees Milwaukkee New Orleans Cleveland Aulseas Indianapolis Alvestou Columbus Memphis Duluti Dallas Ceree Lugl Hartford Nashville Portland Ure Sait Lake Bo Waslington St. Josephes Rocheater Springfield New Haven Worcester Wortland Fort Worth Norfolk Pacoima Sea Wilmington Seathesseree Los Angeles Lowell Birmingham Des Moines Chattanooga Lincoln New Bedford Topeka Wichita Lexington Montreal Can Halifax N.S Houston Waco Toronto N.Y

Old Colony rail road and copper market notes and figures

The report lists Old Colony railroad figures for year ended June 30 1891 with interest rentals and dividends. It covers Kansas City Memphis and Birmingham railroad note funding and copper market commentary noting rising prices and demand, especially lake ingot copper, and includes Boston Stock Exchange weekly data and Poor's Manual remarks.

Old Colony Kansas City Memphis Birmingham A. S. Barton Thomson-Houston Electric Company Old Colony Railroad Kansas City, Memphis & Birmingham Railroad Arizona Henry Clews & Co Boston Stock Exchange Times New York Lake Erie & Western Tso Inc

Dividend notices from various companies and railroads

A collection of dividend or quarterly notice entries for multiple firms including Acusunet Mills, American Watch Co, Jostun & Maine RK, Calumet & Ancra Minnic Co, Charleston Min & Min Co, Cuica Aco & Alton RK, Chicago Burlington & Quincy RR, Consolidated Adjustable Snok Co, Wakefield & Lupson Canal Co, Illinois Central RR, Londonderry Lithia Spring Water Co, Northern Pacific RR, St Paul & Dututa RR, Swamescott Land Co, and Wintagor Mills. Each entry lists per share amounts, with payment dates ranging from Sept 1 to Sept 17 and partial references to preferred or common stock.

Acusunet Mills Avenrican Waltham Watch Co Ann Jostun & Maine RK Calumet & Ancra Minnic Co Charleston Min & Min Co Cuica Aco & Alton Cuicago Burlington & Quincy RR Consolidated Adjustable Snok Co Julawake & Uupson Canal Co East Boston Land Co Illinois Central RR Londonderry Lithia Spring Water Co Northern Pacific RR

New York Stocks Rally Amid Broad Market Strength

Money on call is easy but loans scarce while rates firm. The stock market surged with the heaviest two hour trading in over a year, led by Grangers Louisville & Nashville Union Pacific and Western shares. Bond activity followed stocks with Erie seconds showing notable strength as overall prices closed at daily highs.

Oneriday Wall Street Atchison and Mexican Central Atchison, Atchison Atchison, Tovera & Santa FE Isu Inc ST. Louis San Francisco Isue Colorado Midland ZUL New York Sterling Exchange Grangers Louisville & Nashville Union Pacific Vanderbilts Goulds Rock Island Burlington S. Louisville & Nashville Northwestern Atchison Atlantic & Pacific Kansas &Texas Erie

New York Stock Sales Shown For Principal Stocks

Total sales today reach 257663 shares, compared with 365100 yesterday and 267800 Year’s day. Report lists principal stocks with highest and lowest prices of the day and notes market activity.

Closing quotations of mining stocks today

The list shows closing prices for mining stocks on August 29 including Rest & Belcher at 3.45, Brexlean at 2.20, Chollar, Crown Point at 0.60, Ophir at 3.65, Sierra Nevada at 3.10, Gould & Curry at 1.65, Union Con at 0.0, Hale & Norcross at 1.50, and Yellow Jacket at 1.05.

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ATCHISON TOPEKA SANTA FE BONDS INTEREST NOTICE

The Board of Directors declares income bonds paid in full from operations for the period ending June 30, 1890. Interest payable September 1 at offices of National Bank of North America, Union Trust New York, and Baring Brothers London. Coupon scrip holders must present certificates for collection and cancellation. Registered bond interest remitted by Union Trust Company.

Mile ST Boston Rational Bank of North America Bon Union Trust Company New York Baring Brothers & Company London Union Trant Company of J. W. Kreinmwalet

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