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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1886

Page

3

Legislature Probes Prison Labor and State Oversight

The legislature plans a broad inquiry into convict labor and prison reform. Senators Jones and Mehen push ideas to use inmate wages and state manufacturing to supply institutions. The record notes past resolutions on reform and reports from New York bodies supporting similar schemes.

Jones Essex Mehen Worcester The Clouse Prison Association of New York Ibis Melien Committee On Prisons

South Acton post office row fuels local dispute

Letter to the editor recounts a feud over South Acton mail service with James Tuttle and Daniel Hayward. Affidavits allege Tuttle refused to lease space unless Hayward ran the post office, while Reed promotes a central new building led by Charles A. Darrington.

Boston Post Sir James Tuttle, Jones & Wetherbee South Acton Tuttle Boston Deily Globe Reedes Tattle Dante Baynard Ejtign Acton Up Pew Charles A. Darrington Pescuett &,Loan Danie Hayward Boston Daniel Hayward L. E. Reed Acton See Massachusetts Middlesex Soen Thomas Hillis Rhede Reed Salt Janes Po St Bf Owe Me Witte A. Gorranipes Jutico

Fifteenth Annual Sons of Brown University Reunion in Boston

The fifteenth annual reunion and dinner of the Sons of Brown University in Boston and vicinity was held yesterday at Young's Hotel. Notable attendees included Rev. Dr. Ruoblinson, Lt. Gov. Ames, and many local officials. The event featured a social hour, then business with officers elected, and memorial tributes to deceased members. The Brown University Glee Club performed as part of the program.

Scott Senate Kendricken House Board For Correction Reed Fall River Judiciary Committee Soote Sons of Brown University Boston Young’s Hotel Providence Nevel Ruoblinson Ames Edward L. Pierce E.K. Stoddwidh Worcester H. B. Staples A. Sherman Jannier Plain F. E. Fitz Eustace C. Fitz W. N. Stockbridge Ray G. Halling Henry H. Burie A. Gaskill C. H. Spading Sou H Bastor J. G. Harteborn Newton Besyton Henry &. Miver Ray Greene Hulsng Charles Steel Edward O. Miver F E. Fitz Menv Stoddard Peter 5S. Bacon A. J. Jennitgs A. B. Underwooo Brown University Glee Club Auld Lang Sye

Chase and Pillsbury Nomination Standoff Aired in Senate Panel

Despatch from Washington reports the Senate Finance Committee debating Chase and Pillsbury nominations. Democrats plead innocence for Chase while Republicans challenge his counsel Manning. Jones of Nevada signaled stance to oppose or delay, with final action contingent on notice within forty eight hours. Chase plans to press for Jones support after adjournment.

Committee On Claims Chathama State Reform School W. W. Avery J. C. Winchester McConey Committee of Railroads Senate House Leahy Boston Boston Teow Boat Company Committee On Mercantile Affairs Boston Tow Boat Company Public Charitable Institutions Manchusetts Eye and Ear Chelsea Evening Record Washington Pillsbury Chase Senate Finance Committee J. F. Manning Manning App Jones Nevada Beck Cate Chace

Battery A Association Ball Opens With 400 Attendants

The Battery A Association held its first ball at Turn Hall last evening attended by about 400 couples. An ornate program featured a photograph and the association’s arms with Arrows’s orchestra. At midnight the Montgomery Five gave a lighting drill demonstration.

Battery A Association Turn Hall Arrows Montgomery Othcers John P. Tresor Roberts Lusk Charles Miller G Georgi Ff. Fsirtain George OO. Whittsker William R. Browne K. H. Smith George E. Bancroft G. M James W. Phillips Marc Silpal James &. Murray A. F. Poligam Alfred A. Mercer Daniel E. Lambert

PAWISH COFFEE Party At St Patrick And St Pauls

A large turnout attended last evening's annual PAWISH COFFEE party at 614 Fellows Hill hosted by St Patrick and St Pauls parishes. Mullen's orchestra played from 8 to 9, bringing about 1200 people by 9:30 with floor space scarce and standing room at a premium.

Ballia Sesbon St. Pater St. Paul's Parish Mullen Hull Messrs D. J. Cains D. J Healy J. J. Merriz

Suffolk North Association meets at Seaman's Chapel

The Suffolk North Association gathered at Seaman's Chapel on Hanovet Street with Rev W Hanks presiding. Rev Alexander McKenzie spoke at 4 pm on the Aspardonidle sinner followed by a sermon by Rev George Worocks. Rev GB Allen presented a religious paper. After brief business pastors reported satisfactory year's work and funds were raised to benefit the Seaman's Chapel library.

Suffolk North W. Hanks Seaman’s Fiird Society Seaman’s Chapel Hanovet Street Alexander McKenzie George Worocks GB Allen Buiess Llo Cevik Ss. Winks S. Nickerson Alexander Mcknzie Tau Seamai

Wall Street Dull Then Strong Evening Rally on Coal Stocks

New York February 16 money market shows easy tone at 144 2 percent and 2 percent for last loan. Government bonds and stocks open dull, gain after 1pm with coal stocks leading strength. Erie and Western Union move but close mixed. Notable activity in bonds, coal shares rise, market ends with irregular yet firmer close on some names like Consolidated Coal and Erie related issues.

Boston State Wall Streets New York Stock Exchange Lockwood & Crossman Irving A. Evans & Co Erie Connor Western Union Vanderbilts Pacific Mell Grangers Philadelphia Stock Exchange Atchison Chicago Burlington and Quincy Union Pacific Oregon Short Line Oregon Stoeck Oregon Railway and Navigation Wisconsin Central Marquette Houghton Outonagon Common Mexica Central Securities Continus Buoyant Aciire Checrp London Eastern Boson and Maine and &Stern Eastern Railroad Boston and Lowell Beton Albany Rutland New England Celumet Heela Quincy Franklin Montana Water Pows Company Brooklin Maverick Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange Darrow Anii Giguer Lackawanna Bly Erie Road Indiznapolis Bloomington Western Hocking Valley Denver Westerp Houston Texas East Cenesey Coesapaakes Ohio Louisville Nasaville Pensacola Atlantic W.S. Lawson & Co Northwesern Minneapolis Chiego Minneapollis Northern Peifle Company Gampiny Buffalo Connon Rudd Neas

Boston Chamber of Commerce Market Report

On call the market eased with buyers’ advantage. Six cars February No 2 white oats at 4244 and 3 cars March at 42%c. Settling price daily 425. The report lists lots of grain and corn grades and car numbers including winter wheat oats and mixed oats with various bids and asks.

Ighest Wrerar Boston Chamber of Commerce Peur Durley

Market Digest Feb 16 Flour Wheat Corn and More

Market report shows flour and grain activity with mixed notes across cities. Prices firm or higher for wheat and corn in Milwaukee Chicago St Louis New York while butter cheese and eggs hold steady. Provisions and hogs show modest gains and steady demand across major U S centers.

Chicago Messrs Emery & Hodges New York Minnesota Michigan Ohio Indiana Southern Illinois St. Louis Wisconsin St Louis Milwaukee Viners Toledo Detroit Minneapolis Yiee Isc Waite Kirm Steardy Bush Akley Canada Barnley Western Creamery Western Extra Vermont Fraklin County Mass Liverpool Wester Crew Western Daily Extra Ok County Nova Scotia New Brunswick Feehouse Ined Choice L&kc iTo Hiologna Lord Tickes Western Steam Ind South America Cincinnati Kansas City Louis Peorty Feles St Dull

Market Report From Local Fresh Produce and Meats

The edition notes steady prices for fresh meats with liberal arrivals and moderate demand. Poultry and eggs remain abundant with Christmas stock lingering. dairy shows a higher butter price due to scarcity, while fruits and vegetables present mixed but generally steady values across several items.

Colt

Prices and classifications for hides and cattle sale items

The Brighton market lists prices for eldes, tallow, and skins with varied weights and grades. It also details classifications for cattle and sheep including choice, extra, first, second and third qualities, and notes which hogs are included in the Brighton market from the Boston and Albany railroad side.

Eldes Brighton N.B Boston and Albany

Foreign Markets Update From London and Liverpool

Cargoes steady off the coast with higher prices for shipments. Liverpool wheat and corn demand steady with American receipts and varied quotations. cotton prices in London favor buyers amid flat futures. Financials show mixed bond and equity values, while Spanish gold weak on exchange.

London Beerbohm Chamber of Commerce Liverpool England California Uplands Orleans

Boston and London Shipping Goods Ledger Fragment

A dense list from an old ship and goods ledger shows Emports at Boston and London with numerous vessels and cargoes. Items include cotton bales from Halifax bound for Europe, pickled fish, dry fish, lobster, and fish boxes. Wool, beer, wine and oil products are noted along with packed goods, furniture and hardware. The fragment references several firms and ships and totals a broad mix of commodities.

Ag Lveston Bibber Halifax N.S Linn O’ Dee Kilis & Co Jes & Leny J P Gregg Ts Grit. & Co Holmes Junk Haskins & Montague Jones & Co Richatas & Sons Holmes & Co B'os & Co Tor & Co Farbanka& Co Atkins & Co Webver Baing Kros & Co Canada William R Southern Lumber Co ST Marilns L M Smith George EK Downes

Foreign Exports. Halifax and Digby Shipments Include Various Goods

A Halifax and Digby listing enumerates shipments by schooner Flori B and other vessels. It notes quantities of cloths oils meats canned goods pork beef lard and many other commodities packaged as bags boxes and drums. Include items such as cornmeal kerosene beel pork and barley in bulk freight.

Halifax Jumber Port Greville & Digby

Receipts of Staple Goods Across Rail Lines

A long OCR fragment lists freight tallies for multiple railroad routes including Boston and Albany, Grand Junction, and Boston and Maine. It records bales, bushels, boxes, and cases of cotton, wool, cornmeal, oats, wheat, hay, leather, butter, tea, sugar, eggs, cheese, beef, pork, and various goods with quantities per route. The text reflects extensive commodity movement between northern U.S. railroads and associated carriers.

Boston Snd Albany T Railroad Grand Junction New York and New England Railroad Bels & Bares Pmitchburg Maie Maine Rairoad Lowell Railroad

Total Recipts of Staple Products Web 1

The tabulated totals compare receipts of principal staples across all sale points including in transit against the prior year. Values cover items such as flour, cheese, beans, potatoes, leather, sugar, lard, grease, molasses, and cotton goods, with noted increases and declines at various stages.

Cattle Market Reported for Week End Feb 16 1886

Live stock figures show cattle and lambs swine totals with state by state counts and road car volumes. Prices for market beef store cattle and sheep and lambs are listed with ranges and per unit values.

Winson W. Fay & Co State Street Boston Boston Post Geo. J. Fox

Adjourned Nova Scotia Sugar Refining Company Considers Bond Issue

At a resumed meeting the Halifax based Nova Scotia Sugar Refining Company board urged a $350000 mortgage bond issue at 10 percent to fund operations. The report notes multiple creditors and attached assets across firms in Vermont, Massachusetts, Maine, Iowa, New Hampshire and beyond, including receiverships and proposed settlements.

Committee of Claims New York New England Gleason Alley Committee On Mercantile Affairs Prainege Committee On Finance Massachusetts Charles Nancy McLaughlin Nova Scotia Sugar Refining Company Huxlifax John W. Graves Rockingham Saxon’s River Compressire Shoe Warren Tamer Brattleboro Wheatland J. W. Ham & Co St Paul EHO George Goldsmith Andover Miss Peter Olsen Calmmar A.A. Wattner Canby Min

Suffolk County Heal Estate Attachments and Civil Actions

The record lists liabilities totaling £150,000 and several cases including Franklin J. Ross vs. Joseph Feldman for $1000 on contract, Archibald T. Davidson vs. John Moses for $300, Richard McHale vs. Mary A. Kelly for $10,000 in equity, and Commonwealth vs. Walter Brown for $400.

Suffolk County Heal Franklin J. Ross Joseph Feldman Archibald T. Davidson John Moses Richard McHale Mary A. Kelly Commonwealth Walter Brown

Court record in barratry case before Judge Nelson

The grand jury met to hear one barratry case before Judge Nelson. Traverse jurors are excused to Tuesday of next week.

Nelson Traverse

Insolvency suit and multiple court dockets heard

First session notes a case by Weston Lewis as assignee in insolvency of Amos C Bradford against Benjamin A Gray over a convert of Bradford's wife's millinery. Multiple other cases listed in order, with verdict for plaintiff in Hentry Amng vs Jerome Manning. Second session shows a verdict for $27,958.30 for Hentry Amng. Various other docket numbers and parties summarized as in order.

Weston Lewis Benjamin A. Gray Amos C. Bradford Bradford Ove Hawker C. L. B. Whitney C. Sewall John May William M. B. Hammond Same B. C. Moulton and Loring J. Elder Max Fischacher Hentry Amng Jerome F. Manning F. Peabody C. A. Prince C. Cowley William C. Foster Patrick Campbell Wigglesworth G. J. Tafts C. F. Paige

Lowell Felonies Report: Breakin Theft Adultery and More

John H. Campbell of Lowell convicted of breaking and entering with a five year State prison sentence. John Donahoe of Lowell receives two years for larceny from a building. Charles G. Hoyt and Mary Dawson of Lowell fined months for adultery. Thomas Ferden of Watertown linked to liquor nuisance with $100 penalty. Charles Smith of Weston charged with trespass and hen theft, five year State prison term.

John H. Campbell Lowell John Donahoe Masschiett Reformatory Charles G. Hoyt Mary Dawson House of Correction Lowell Hai Thomas Ferden Watertown Martin V Cook Stoneh-Mn Charles Smith Weston Laiiny

Trial Session Opens for Court Cases on Wednesday

Middle Sex Superior Court before Judge Rockwell convenes Wednesday morning at 9 30 for the term with juries excused. The first three pages of the trial list will be in order.

Central Railways Revival Hopes After Bond Scaling Plan

The Mexican Central reports bondholders approve a scaling plan, urging united action to finish the Pacific and Gulf branches. The editorial urges liberal press treatment to attract capital for Mexico’s railway system alongside notes on New Haven and Hartford 1885 quarterly figures, East bound freight pools, Nickel Plate earnings, and a discovered iron mountain near Culiacan.

Central Railway Company Pacific and Gulf Central Mexico Bor National New York, New Haven Hartford New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company New York Railroad Commission Cincinnati Chicago Stunlon Culiacan Sinaloa and Durango Sonora Sinaloa Norfolk and Western Ohio Baltimore Pennsylvania

Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Purgative Pellets Promise Relief

The notice extols Dr Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets as a gentle vegetable remedy for sick and nervous headache constipation indigestion and general bodily obstructions. It claims thorough action and suitability for delicate stomachs and notes all druggists may sell them.

Pierce

Auctioneers Francis Hex Shaw & Co listing

The Francis Hex Shaw & Co auctioneers brokers and appraisers announce their address at Merchants' Exchange Building First floor near State Street public inquiry and listing services.

BE. L. Day & CO Staite St Merchants’ Exchange Heam Francis Hex Shaw & CV State Street Merchants’ Exchange Building First * Loor

Fragmentary List of Shares and Bonds from 19th Century Records

A reading of a 19th century financial list shows numerous securities and holdings with varied issuers. Entries include railroad companies such as Northern RRC and Boston area lines, banks like First National Bank and Metropolitan RR, and manufacturing firms including Pepperell Manufacturing and Amory Mfg. The list references 1913 and 1857 dated bonds, stock shares and par values, with locations spanning Lewiston Maine Chicago Illinois and St Louis Missouri.

Cambridge H RR American Shoe ‘Tip Co Consolidated K BR Vermont Sa Cry of Sandusky UO Js Lov Quincy Mung Co Sarmann Danvers Street Rutland Rrco McKay Metallic Chicago, Burnington & Quincy Consolidated Railroad of Vermont New England Mort Sec Co City of Portland Reece Buttonhole Machine Co Boston Concord and Manotreal Cambridge Eagie Bank Kangor Merchants’ National Bank of St American Shoe To Co Northern New England New Haven Northampton McKay Metallic Fast Association Tremont and Suffolk Mills Elverest National Hark Market National Bank American Tack Co First National Bank Franlin Co Lewiston Pepperell Manufacturing Co Amuskeag Mfg Co Kuliand KR Lymen Mules Ao Pueblo Oe Refining Co Mt. Vernon National Bank People’s Nat Bank Freeman’s National Bank Metropiten Rrc Portsmouth Great Fal's & Conway American Iowa Falls Sioux City Hamilton Wooltenails Fitchbure R R Chicago Burlington and Quincy R BR Co Denver Consolidated RR of Vermont Worcester Nashua St Louis Old Colony Norwich and Worcester RR Boeten Atheneum Amory Mfno Union Cotton Mfg Co

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