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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1884

Page

3

Foreign exchange rates and specie movements in New York

The report lists steady sight and 60 day Bankers sterling rates with cable transfers, then details imports of specie at New York totaling 26.6 million since Jan 1 and exports of 52.4 million, showing year-to-date excess of exports over imports. It also notes government securities quotes and references 1880s and 1850s era figures.

Reese SOAS Eeepem Stuehene A. Belg Det Reichsmarks Eere Ae Tle New York Boston New England Clark Car-Trust

Dividend Declarations Reported by Local Firms

Arlington Mails declares a $5 per share dividend. Plymouth Savings Bank and Chauncy Hall School announce semi annual and 3 percent, payable Jan 1. American Insurance proclaims 5 percent, payable Jan 5. National Tube Works declares 2 percent quarterly, payable Jan 1. Haverhill banks announce semi annual dividends: Merrimac 5 percent, Haverhill National 4 percent, First National 34 percent, Essex National 3 percent, all due Jan 1.

Arlington Mails Corporation Plymouth Savings Bank Chauncy Hall School American Insurance Company National Tube Works Company Haverhill Merrimee National Haverhill National First National Essex National

Ambiguous Historic Listing Roughly Describes Silver King Debt

Fragmentary OCR item references Colorado Cosl and 12 Aorn Silver a-900 Moulton with 1806 Plymouth and 800 Hale Norcross 2000 do assess unpaid exposing an overdue debt note.

Colorado Cosl Aorn Moulton Plymouth Hale & Norcross

Trade and Its Outlook From Manchester Circular

The Manchester firm William Birch Jr & Co warns the outlook is discouraging for merchants and producers. Cloth and yarn from abroad sell near Manchester cost. American cotton prices have fallen and eastern exchange drops erode margins. Some orders exist for T cloths and 45 inch shirtings, but top grades see little demand. other outputs show mixed activity amid a dull market. Cotton receipts abroad and domestic stocks rise, leaving merchants eyeing potential further declines. A coal interests committee meeting in New York seeks reports from Philadelphia. the market shows firm on call with advances and varied settling prices across oats, wheat, and corn.

New York East Tennessee Grangers Union Pacific Manitoba The Stock Exchange Delaware and Hudson and Lackawiennra Delaware and Huatison Chicago Burlington Ijuiney St. Paul Rock Island New York Central Trunk Line Delaware and Hudson Burlington and Quincy Northwestern Mlinois Central Omaha New York and Northern Generals Ohio Central Peoria Decatur Evansville Rochester Wittsburg Harlem Chesapeake Omo Denver Rio Grande Kansas Texas General Metropolitan Richmond Danville Western Union Evening Post West Shore de Elinees Central Pacific Superior Erie Railroad Company Eastern Tennessee Western Railroad Iowa Iinois Trads Manchester Eng William Birch, Jr., & Co India United States Anthracite Coal Interests Pennsylvania Coal Company Philadelphia Choice Brands Minnesota St Louis Milwaukee Southern Illinois Missouri Michigan Ohio City St. Louis Toledo Detroit Ikwe Bnic Dulland Bright Canada Northern Canada

Market Digest: Flour and Grain Show Mixed Signals

The market for hay and straw is dull with receipts exceeding demand while prices drift. Prices for hay varieties hold near last quotes, while oats beans onions and fruit show modest demand. turkeys, quail and venison move unevenly. apples and nuts steady though Florida oranges remain moderate. Oil and sugar markets reflect soft to steady trends with New Orleans cotton futures subdued amid a broad market pullback.

St Andrews Jersey Florida Virginia Rio Java Maracaibo Laguiraie New York Pembroke Haron Cienfuegos Barbadoes Porto Rico New Orleans Rangoon Patna Valencia London Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Centennial Beacon Light Boyd Fisher No 1 Lappel Connor Fisher Greenlee McBride Pittsburgh Thorn Creek Fisher No Conner No Liverpool Orleans

Imports at Boston

BRUNSWICK GEORGIA Schooner Mabel L Phillips 2100 bales cotton bound for Boston. PERNAMBUCO Bark Icarus 10000 bags sugar loaded by JG Hall & Co.

Boston Brunswick Mabel L Phillips Pernambuco Icarus JG Hall & Co

Little Toledo Line Prompts Huge Rail Freight Fight

A Toledo report highlights the Toledo Cincinnati and St Louis injunction against the Michigan Central as a pivotal clash in U S railway freight politics. The case could shift through courts, affect pools, and threaten major lines while benefiting shippers and altering through rates across Chicago and St Louis.

Toledo Cincinnati St. Louis Michigan Central United States District Court Meeker Baxter Circuit Court Chicago Vanderbilt Lake Shore Ashley Pond Fink

Perjury case in United States circuit court

In Beiors Judge Clark's court on December 29 United States vs Patrick Walsi a perjury indictment regarding a declaration of intention to become a citizen was discussed. The court overruled objections to the sufficiency of the first count and held the declaration must be sworn. the clerk may not falsely claim the record. The court found sufficient evidence to convict and ordered judgment on the verdict with Prentis Cummins defending for the defendant and C Almy Jr for the government.

United States Patrick Walsi Prentis Cummins C. Almy, Jr

Court hears maritime libels in Boston harbor collision

U S district court before Judge Nelson resumes libels for damages to the schooner Nina Tillson from a collision with steamer Racilia and towboat Blanche and a related case, Aug collision in Boston harbor. Attorneys J A. & E. 8S Dodge represent libellants, M Storey and B L M Tower for steamer, Frank Goodwin for towboat.

John E. Achorn Racilia Blanche Nina Tillson Boston Dodge M. Storey B. L. M. Tower Frank Goodwin

Local court hands mixed verdicts on assault and forgery

Isaac Turner Alexander Turner and Edward Turner were found not guilty of an assault with a knife. Lewis Green was not supported by the jury and discharged on recognizance. Nellie Herson pleaded guilty to forgery and was discharged on recognizance. Henry Meyer pleaded guilty to forgery and larceny as an accessory. Herman Gowen arraigned for embezzlement and held for trial at $1000 bail. George Steele pled guilty to keeping liquor for sale and fined $50. Michael Fiyan on trial for assault on an officer. Dan Crowley larceny case pending jury verdict. John Martin and Arthur Wabstadt convicted of assault with a pistol and sent to the Massachusetts reformatory for three years. Edward B. Hurlbert pled guilty to assault and battery and jailed eight months. Charles Boulong fined for assault and battery and malicious injury. Daniel Collins pleaded guilty to aiding a prisoner escape and case continued.

Isaac Turner Alexander Turner Edward Turner Lewis Green Nellie Herson Henry Meyer Herman L. Gowen George H. Steele Michael Fiyan Danit] Crowley Mortimer T. Downing John Martin Arthur Wabstadt Maassachusetts Reformatory Edward B. Hurlbert House of Correction Charles Boulong Daniel Collins

Suffolk probate court admits wills and grants administrations

In Suffolk County probate court before Judge McKim on Monday, the wills of Samuel Woods, Mary A. Losh, Esther R. Goss, Eliphalet Studley, Samuel Lane Wheeler and Betsey Marsh were admitted to probate. Letters of administration were granted for the estates of Anna B. Newman, Isaac Seabury, Hannah M. Pickinson, Edward K. McCormick, George A. York, Julia Murphy, Abigail P. Banchor, James C. Cook, Thomas Brogie, Alice M. Atkinson, Mary FE. Belyea, Daniel M. Robertson, Annie I. Hayes, Ellen G. Leonard, Eliza O. Stearns, Robert B. Belyea, Elijah A. Cortell, Uriah C. Whippie, Catherine McGee and John Black.

Sufolk County McKim Samuel Woods Mary A. Losh Esther R. Goss Eliphalet Studley Samuel Lane Wheeler Betsey Marsh Anna B. Newman Isaac Seabury Hannah M. Pickinson Edward K. McCormick George A. York Julia Murphy Abigail P. Banchor James C. Cook Thomas Brogie

Ryan v Snow verdict favors defendants in jury ruling

In Ryan versus Snow et al the jury returned a verdict for the defendants. H N Allin appears for the plaintiff and G J Tufts for the defendants. No 1599. Robert T P Turnbull versus William F Walker a contract action to recover 2971 1 on a promissory note. Defense general denial and payment claim. Verdict for defendant. A V Lynde for plaintiff. L Powers for defendant. IN ORDER FOR DEC 30.

Ryan

Senator Ransom recalls monkey drama in Georgia tale

In a Washington letter, Senator Ransom recounts a Georgia event where an Italian organ grinder toured the state with a monkey. A burly man bets $50 that the animal can best him, but the man balks and pays to save the monkey after the Italian’s bold taunts.

Augusta Ransom

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