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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1886

Page

5

Andover trial debates creed and Bible in Smyth case

The hearing centers on whether Professor Egbert C Smyth maintains a progressive orthodoxy that questions biblical infallibility and the Trinity. Complainants argue his writings and Andover Review clash with the seminary creed and founder intent, while supporters insist freedom of thought within the trust. The session adjourned with further arguments expected.

Hoar Gaston Smyth Andover Review Andoves Andover Seminary Andover Flere Th. Newman Smyth Board of Visitors Egbert Smyth Dr. Wellman Asa French Dwight French Phillips Academy Brown Thacher Associate Foundation Supreme Court J. W. Wellman Egbert C. Smyth D.D Board of Trustees Wellman Christ Hollis Foundation Harvard Lamphear Beverley

Railroad schemes link St Louis to New England routes

Railroading notes report two parallel lines aiming to connect St Louis with New England via Danville and a Lidell to Tuscola or Arcola extension. Purchasers must pay $1,000,000. deals move assets to new owners. Other items note fare cuts, cattle movements, a Topeka hospital, and railway company earnings and leadership changes.

St. Louis, Danbury & Northeastern Lidell Illinois Central Tuscola Arcola Lil New England St. Louis Michigan, Indiana Grape Creek Danville, Tuscola & Western Vermillion Edgar, Champaign Douglas Camargo

Norfolk and Western Posts 1886 Monthly Earnings Gains

The Norfolk and Western Railroad reports November 1886 gross earnings of 337,708 and net earnings of 180,645, up from 1885. For January 1 to November 30, 1886 gross earnings reach 2,984,719 with net earnings of 1,198,088, all up from prior year figures.

Norfolk & Western Norfolk & Western Railroad Company

Major rail deal forming between Reading and Pennsylvania railroads

Reports from New York indicate ongoing high level talks among Presidents Roberts Corbin and Cassatt about a major agreement involving the Reading and Pennsylvania lines. Key topics include coal region relations and the Reading Baltimore route, amid stalled through service due to unsettled contracts and Reading Jersey Central tensions.

Pennsylvania & Reading Railroad New York Mail and Express Roberts Cassatt Corbin Pennsylvania Railroad Thomson Reading Pennsylvania Schuylkill Baltimore & Ohio Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company Pennsylvania Avenue Fairmount Park New York Pennsylvania Railroad Company King Jersey Central

Lake Shore declares 1 per cent dividend

The Lake Shore directors announce a 1 percent dividend. The annual statement for the year ending December 31 shows gross earnings of 15,826,616, expenses 9,709,185, net 6,117,481, charges 3,719,135, balance 2,398,846, and a dividend of 689,530. Surplus rises to 1,409,016 from 948,376 with a 1,449,970 increase in balance.

Maine Central Porter Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway Nebraska Missouri Kansas Southwest Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Road Topeka W. W. Peabody Ohio & Mississippi Railway Western Railway National Railway New York, Ontario & Western Railroad Company Albany Minnesota & Northwestern Chicago St. Paul Erie Chicago & Atlantic Messrs. Cable, Potter and McClullen Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis Judge Burke Louisville, New Albany Georgia New York & New England Railroad Company Chicago & St. Louis Wabash Road Cooley Mississippi River Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati Stevenson Burke Canada Southern Railway Michigan Central Canada Southern Lake Shore

Railway construction in 1886 report from The Railway Age

The Railway Age of Chicago reports 8010 miles of new main line track built in the United States in 1886. Kansas leads with 1520 miles, most laid in the last six months. At an estimated $20,000 per mile, roadway expenditure reached $160,000,000, with 1887 expected to show even more activity.

Railway Age of Chicago United States Kansas

Michigan Central and Lake Shore Michigan Southern Railroads Earnings Rise

The Michigan Central Railroad reports gross earnings of 12 250 000 for 1886 with net earnings of 3 500 000, partly estimated. The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern shows gross 15 826 616 and net 6 117 481, with increases over 1885.

Wabash receivership move in United States Court

Attorneys for the purchasing committee of the Wabash lines filed a petition asking the court to transfer the property. Judge Brewer ordered that all books of account of the roads under the new receiver go to Judge Cooley while the existing receivers keep the general books and provide access for inspection. The receivers must retain on hand funds, surrender mortgaged rolling stock, and report disputes arising from delivery with no dismissal of current parties.

Sr. Louis Wabash Lines United States Court Brewer Tutt and Humphrey Cooley

Hull Women and Railroad Closure Faces Community Resistance

Hull residents vow to contest Nantasket Beach railroad director Jeffreys order to close the line on Saturday assignee J B Moors faces winter interruption. Judge Russell notes limited scope of prior recommendation and hints at legal questions over Moors authority.

Hull Jeffreys Nantasket Beach Railroad J. B. Moors Hall Thomas Russell Old Colony Company Moors

Wellesley Tax Dispute Over Water Bond Payments Settled

John W. Shaw reports the selectmen that assessors deducted 15,1732 from cash on hand and 4,123 15 for water related items from the levy. The town council ruled the water commissions must pay only sums actually received, an agreement settling the dispute amicably. The town’s tax valuation exceeds 5.6 million with rates of 8 per thousand for town debt and various small notes.

John W. Shaw Selectmen Wellesley

Salem City Marshal Reports Yearly Police and Fire Stats

City Marshal Hart presents annual Salem report detailing arrests and crimes, strict license law enforcement with few violations by unlicensed parties. Milk inspectors tested fifty samples, one failed. a fine of 850 with costs levied. Total annual fire loss $48 332 81 with insurance $118 481 50.

Hart of Salem

Grass Sun and Pearline Bleach Clothes Almost Ruined

A fragment notes grass sun and Pearline will bleach clothing nearly ruined by cheap soap. The clipped line hints at poor laundry results and a call to use Pearline to avoid damage.

Local Entities Mentioned in Aged Trade Document

A fragmented list references Naumkeag Steam Cotton Co and several financial and rail entities including Natl. Exchange Bank Northern Rk R Freeman's Natl. Bank Shoe & Leather Ins Co 95 per cent pd Boston & Providence Rk Co and Boston Gas Co. The note appears to be a period-era ledger or disclosure with percentages and rail lines.

Naumkeag Steam Cotton Co Exchange Bank Northern Rk. R. Freeman's Natl. Bank Shoe & Leather Ins. Co Boston & Providence Rk. R. Co Oston Gas Co

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Michigan Central Railroad Michigan Central Railroad Company Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad Nantasket Beach A. 5. Richards & CO John C. Wilmerding Wilmerding, Hoguet & Coo White St Towssead & Montant Auctioneers and Commission Merchants Leonard Street Philadelphia Samuel Bunting's Boston S. R. Knights & CO Washington Street Boxton Main St Cambridgeport Bay State Chemical Company Maine Augustus Russ Dudley A. Dorr Suffolk Farnham and Gerard Streets Mass Parnham Street Gerard Street Gerard Mosely Globe Chemical Company Seilor County of York South Carolina John White Frank & White Register’s Office York County William White Thomas Gill Martin Amery Thomas Winsonant B. F. White Boston Lead Company Pemberton Square Samuel Hatch & CO Congress Street Boylston Street H. Theodore Fletcher Somersville Harrison A. Aldrich Suffolk Pees Ofice W. E. Potter School Street Charles Morton Harriet Gray John Lamb Lenox Street Lamb Wenry W. Holland Mayer J. Cohen County of Suffolk Commonwealth of Massachusetts Leopold Friedman Friedman Prince Street Joshua Gee Joseph Noyes Said Noyes Andrew Sigourney Abram Levi KR. LL. Day & Company State St Merchants’ Exchange The Boston Stock Exchange SSCOC Plysmouth Cordage Co National Exchange Bank Alan Sane Do Provincetown National Bank of Provincetown Dedham Natl Bank Dedham First Natl Bank Newburyport Uilman Palace Car Co Boston Natl Bank Merchants’ Natl. Bank State National Bank Leominster Natl Bank Leominster Lowell Mig Co Boston Natl. Bank Dwight M’fg Co Lowell Machine Shop Lowell M’fg Co Falls M’fg Co Middlesex Co Boston & Sandwich Glass Co Boston Athenaum Metropolitan Railroad Cheshire Railroad Essex Co City of Bath Boston Horse Essex Rd Boston, Con Mont New Mexico & So. Pac Burl. & Mo. R. R. KR Iowa Hill Manuf. Co Mechanics’ Natl. BR Revere House Co Washington Mills Co New Lake Champ Gilbert Chi West Michigan City of M. L City of Chicago New Eng Rutland Rd Francis Henshaw & Coo State Street Kerom K Boston & Lowell R. R. Co Pacific Mills Continental Mills Lyman Mills Warren Natl. Bank, Peabody Marquette, Houghton & Ontonagon RR. Co Metropolitan RR. Co Cambridge RR. Co Lowton & Watertown Gas Light Co Mercantile Fire and Marine Insurance Co Kitland Rad Fort. Air Line Fort Scott East Memphis Rd Tremont Nail Bank Mierchanta Oranges & Lemons Ex Steamship Newcomen Fiske’s Wharf Lewis J. Bird & CO General Auctioneers Bromfield Street Lesertoir Lot Beacon Hell Allan Line Glasgow Wibernian Portland Liverpost Sarmatian Folynesian Charles ¥. Casey Broad Street H. & A. Allan Cunard Line Near Great Britain and Ireland Cunard Steamship Co Warren Line Liverpool Norseman Palestine Postoffice Square Albert Howe & Co Market Street Brighton Warren Avenue HANSA S. S. CO Antwerp Hamburg Baumwall Loston Gras Brook Amsterdam Rotterdam RE. Adams & ‘Co Equipment Department Navy Yard Manila Massachusetts Title Insurange Company Milk Street Nathaniel J. Bradlee Arnold A. Rand Anchor Line U.S. Mall Londonderry Belfast Henderson Brothers Bowling Green Dominion Lewis Wharf Yarmouth St. John N. B Digby Annapolis Kentville Halifax Davison Walter Hall John G. Hall & CO Chatham Street Basta Charleston Savannah Florida Richardson & Barnard A. DE W. Sampson N. E Washington St. Ok Providence Metropolitan Steamship Co Alabama A. DE WY. Sampaon Waskinston Street Moston East River Jacksonville T. Geger Broadway Dow Sampson CEEY SRE ACQN Gate City Savane Pier Congress Short Central HR. R Rich Ik Ds Arnard A. Dew Sampson New Orleans Ste North River Texas & Pacific Railroad Texas Louisiana T. P. C. Halshy Priday Eel Stat Sp E. VY. Gager Hudson H. R. Freeman Mobile New Mexico Arizona Mississippi Red Rivers California J. N. Magna Samuel H. Seaman Steamship Line Spartan Norman Longo Wharf Satuday Wilmington Roe Rail Long Wharf Welech, Walter & CG Mi. T. CO Baltimore Norfolk Washington Steamship Line Tenn Associated Railways Virginia Carolinas Atlartic Coast Line Seaboard Air Line Boston & Norfolk Steamship Co Central Wharf Peedsiont Air Line Boston & Providence R. R Waldo A. Pearce XN. E Mallory Galveston Colorado RTO Grande Fernandina Fla San Antonio Carondelet Lampasas Comal Seth Sprague Old State House India Wharf H. M. Whitney Boston & Bangor Steamship Co Penobscot River Rockland Camden Searsport Bucksport Winterport North Haven Green’s Landing Swans’ Island Bass Harbor Southwest Harbor Bar Harbor South Gouldsboro Sullivan William H. Hill, Jr Cloucester Gloucester E. S. Merchant Eastport Calais FTO International S. S. CO Commercial Wharf W.H. Kilby N. S John Nova Scotia Ftory Lani Becaa Me Ion Portland. Co Williams Doree Avery St Bienry Vieth
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