Massachusetts Governor Salary Debate Divides Ex-Governors
Ex governors Brackett Rice and Gaston favor doubling the governor’s pay to 10000 a year while Butler supports the raise. Ex governor Long opposes any increase, arguing 5000 suffices given the office’s honor. Rice would also preserve an executive residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Brackett
Rice and
Gaston
Long
Masausetts
Rice
New York
Mill
Massachusetts
Prince of Wales Visit in America Doubtful, British Consul Says
A Albany telegraph report of a possible Prince of Wales visit through America is dismissed as a fake by British consul C A Henderson in New York. Henderson says no official word exists and a trip would likely include climate rest rather than business. The 25 years since the prince’s last U.S. visit is recalled with anecdotes about his prior stay in Boston and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
America
Albany
England
Niagara
Weston
C. A. Henderson
Exchange Place
Henderson
Niagara Falls
Ottawa
New York
London
Boston
Chicago
Sage of Brookdale dies leaving turf empire
David Dunham Withers known as the Sage of Brookdale died at Liewoort House New York. He chaired racing control, owned Astoria Perry Company and Monmouth Park. He built the Monmouth Park course costing over 2 million and led efforts to reopen it to the public while fighting Guttenberg gang activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Dunham Withers
Sage
Brookdale
Liewoort
Withers
Guttenberg
Monmouth Park
Daniel Sargent Dead Real estate broker dies in Boston
Daniel Sargent, a prominent Boston real estate broker and senior partner of Sargent and Hidredge, died suddenly of pneumonia. He was fifty one, never married, and lived with his mother at 76 Beacon Street. He served in the Union Army and belonged to several clubs and the Real Estate Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Sargent
Boston
Sargent & Hidredge
James T. Eldredge
Bea On
Sargent
Union
Union Club
Union Boat Club
Ton Athletic Association
Eastern Aeht Club
The
Real Estate Exchange
Poor Exile of Erin Finds Shelter After Post Want
A distressed arrival to town places a want ad for a dime in despair and is rewarded with a decent job and home the following day. The tale highlights self reliance and unexpected aid in a small community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Slum Eviction Sparks Look Into North End Tenements
A Post reporter visited the North End slums occupied by Italians ordered to vacate by March 1. At 185 Endicott Street a woman half dressed lay in bed as men played cards and drank beer in a smoky room. Some occupants have found new rooms while many still refuse to leave, with others moving from Second Wendell Grimes Norman and Friend streets to seek new homes before the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
Post
Endicott Street
Wendell
Grimes
Norman
Friend
Brinmer Place
Money and socks their own way the action taken by two governors
Reading coal deal sparking state action and opposition by governors Pattison of Pennsylvania and Abbott of New Jersey as Union Pacific reports December earnings up about 125 percent with notable gains from fast freight charges and broader system totals. The piece also lists railroad earnings, expenses and net figures for Union Pacific and subsidiaries, with currency and market data.
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Union Pacific
State Street
Boston
Pattison
Pennsylvania
Reading
Thompson
Pennsylvania Road
Abbot
New Jersey
N. Y
N. E
Unite States
United States
Boston's Ocean Ferries and the French Line Reach to Havre
A historical overview of the Compagnie Generale Trans-atlantique describes its evolution from 1855 to establishing a major New York to Havre service. It highlights ships like the Louisiane and Touraine, voyage times, fleet size, and the Boston and New York operations, including leadership by Eugene Pereire and the 102 State Street headquarters.
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Louisiane
Havre
West Indies
Mexico
New York
Touraine
Penhoet
Teutonic
Fire Island
Fastnet Rock
Lorraine
Westward
Eugene Pereire
Champagne
Bretagne
Bourgogne
Gascogne
Normandie
Boston
State Street
Duncan Bailly Blanchard
Long State Prison Terms for Lowell Murder and Assault
Frank K. Moulton was sentenced to twenty years in State Prison for manslaughter after beating his wife to death with a flatiron in Lowell. Harry P. Entwistle received fifteen years for assault with intent to kill Maria Clegg in Lowell, with a dramatic scene as the sentence was read and Miss Clegg fainted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank K. Moulton
Lowell
Hopkins
Middlesex County Superior Court
Harry P. Entwistle
Maria Clegg
Entwistle
Miss Clegg
Theological Library Purchase Committee Meeting
A committee on theological library acquisitions met at 6 Mt. Vernon Street with Rev. Alvah Hovey presiding. It voted to buy multiple works including Lightfoot Essays on the Bible and Canon Liddon Passion Side, among others, totaling two volumes of Fiske Cosmic Philosophy. The group dined at the Tremont House after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Street
Alvah Hovey
Lightfoot
Canon Liddon
Thompson
Everett
Dutt
Heber Newton
Farrar
Cave
Fiske
Tremont House
Reverend Lindsay Speaks on Cheerfulness at Norcross Hall
The Rev. John S. Lindsay, D.D., of St. Paul’s Church, lectured last evening in Norcross Hall before a large audience on the subject Cheerfulness. The talk covered the relief and uplift found in a sunny outlook and practical application to daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Lindsay
St. Paul’s Church
Norcross Hall
Teachers Institute Draws County Teachers In Vermont
Starriepore Vermont February eighteenth teachers from adjoining counties attended in large numbers. Superintendent George Aldrich of Brookline Massachusetts presented a paper on Arithmetic asserting it receives too much attention to the detriment of other studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starriepore
George Aldrich
Brookline
Mass
Mrs L D Apsley Hosts Boston Friends Sleigh Ride
Hudson February 18 Mrs L D Apsley entertained Boston friends with a sleigh ride and luncheon. The host group included Mrs W E Mills Mrs S Tower Mrs A Arnold Mrs Dr Grovenor Mrs George B Brooks Mrs George A C Brooks Mrs Gorge Smith Mrs George Baker Mrs Cutler Mrs Graves and Mrs Anthony.
Schooner Henry L. Phillips Floated After Ashore Near Long Point
Provincetown February 18 report names the Gloucester schooner Henry L. Phillips as the vessel ashore by Long Point light, not the Unique of Boston. Tug Elsie floated her without damage and anchored in the harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provincetown
Long Point Light
Ienry L. Phillips
Gloucester
Boston
Elsie
Rail company figures show multiple stock figures
Canadian Pacific and Texas Pacific lists with February second figures and year-to-date totals. Wabash shows several monetary amounts and a January 1 baseline. The page presents irregular numeric data for multiple railroads including totals and daily figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Texas Pacific
Canadian Pacific
State Street Gossip and Market Roundup
New York bought Atchison in the local market as funds moved. 509000 was brought over last night while banks faced a short call amid expected comptroller action. Westinghouse rose, Chicago Gas and Western Union showed strength, and dividend chatter swirled around St Paul’s. Calumet and Hecla to pay a $5 dividend on March 16. Daniel W. Sanborn named Boston and Maine general superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atchison
Comptroller
Sullivan Harbor Land
John L
Chicago Gas
Western Union
Reading
St. Paul’s
Westinghouse
Messrs
Rockefeller
Mackay
Colonel North
Thomson-Houston
Edison
Tennessee Coal and Iron
Chicago Gas Company
Chicago
Albert Fink
R.lt
Hotchxiss
Sneldon
Lakerie & Western
S. W. White
St. Paul
Moore & Schley
Daniel W. Sanborn
Boston & Maine Railroad
Join W. Sanborn
Financial Quar Notes From Chicago and Rail Firms
The page lists various securities with quarterly or half yearly quotes. Entries include Chicago and Alton Railroad, Illinois Central, Nickel Plate, Northern Pacific, Oregon Improvement, and others with bonds, preferred stock, or common stock quotes and March or February settlement dates. It reflects irregular OCR with abbreviations and misspellings across multiple railroad and mining firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B&q
CuHiscaGo & Alton RK
Chicago Gas Trust
CaStumet & HecLra Mininc Co
Illinois Central
Sewbann
Natvioxat Leap Trust
New York
Chicaco
St Louis RR
Northern Pacific RR
Olp Coloyy KR
Oregon Improvement Co
Quincy Minrne Co
St Pau & Dulcth Rr—Seuianun
Onpid
TaManack Mryinc Co
ToLepe & Onio Centrral Kre
Proposed Investments and New Companies Across Cities
Reports list multiple bond sales and new corporate ventures including Water Loan bonds in Brooklyn sold to South Brooklyn Savings Bank and Emigrant Savings Bank at set prices, school bonds awarded to Blair & Co., and rolls of municipal and sewer bonds in Asheville. Rail, mining and utility ventures span Albuquerque to San Francisco, naming executives and exact bond or investment amounts.
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Brookglyn
N. Y
South Brooklyn Savings Bank
Emigrant Savings Bank
Emmigrant Savings Bank
Ogeeeen, Stud
O Messrs. Blair & Co
Newark
Portland
Ore
Rollins Investment Company
Ashevills
N. C
Messrs. Clair & Co
New York
Philadelphia stock market steadies on Feb 18 midday quotations
PamaperratA reports stocks steady at noon with Philadelphia and Erie listed at 37 1 4, Reading 29 2 16, Pennsylvania 55 ½, Lehigh Valley 59 ½, United Companies of New Jersey 22 6, Northern Pacific 24 5 6, preferred 68 ½, Lehigh Navigation 54 ½, Reading General Mortgage 4s 87, Western New York & Pennsylvania 10.
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Mex. Cen
Do 1St Inc
N. E. Tel
N.E
Ener Or. & LL. Con. Ga
Eeer
Aschinow
Pac
Bos. & Alb
Uous
Boston & Lowell
Boston & Maine
Bost
Mass
Seeee C
Be & Eave
W. Mich
C.J KR
Eseed Fitchweurg
Flint
K. C
Maine
N.Y
N. E
Nor
Ois Colony
St. Line
Rutland
Eee
Union Pacific
West End
L. E
Eeee
Eeee Mining Companies
Ananlic
Eees
Eene
Hute & Prston
Esse
Wolverine
Annizton City
Aspinwall
Bosthbay
Snes
Boston
Newport
San J
Billivan
Winter Harbor
Winthrop
Wollaston
Bell Sescues
Erie
el. al
Enee Enee
Iss
Eeee Vall. Co
Palace Car
Nous
Eece
Enee
Am. Sugar
Bay State Gas
Elec
Weld
Wayne Lec
Eevee
Luinvi3d Steel
Ener
Weer
Balane Seer Weatinghouse
Do Trust Rct
Pato
Mg Alton & T. Hisesece
Ccereres
Ljaou
Tral Pactic
E& Ot
Canada Southern
iTiccce
del. & Hudson
del. & Lack
Great Northern
Lake Shore
Mobile
Ohio
Cis Cesseee
VT Egseaves
Minn
St. L
Ecco
Alb
A& SN
Central
C & Sl
Atll CO Nsec
Miss
Rock Island
Hills
W. Proces
Lye R
W. & Ogden
Eanr
NL St
U.P
Pamaperrata
Philadelphia & Erie
Reading
Pennsylvania
Lehigh Valley
United Companies of New Jersey
Northern Pacific
Dto
Lehigh Navigation
Reading General Mortgage
Western New York & Pennsylvania
London
New York
Canadian Pacific
St. Paul
New York Central
Bank of England
Paris
Berlin
Imperial Bank of Germany
New York Evening Post
Murrieta
Financial market summary from London and Paris
Foreign reports show mixed gains and losses across major exchanges with Bank of England reserves rising by 506000 pounds and continental funds flowing outward. Berlin notes a 1760000 mark rise in specie while Paris 3 percent rentes stand high. market dullness persists amid revenue collections and possible debt plan changes.
The Gil Market Pipe Line and Cotton Oil Certificates
The Gil Market lists closing times for pipe line certificates on February 18, 1892 with volumes and shipments, including refined oil at 6.40 cents per gallon. Cotton oils certificates show opening details and prices, with figures for shipments and averages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Prescott & Co
Ames
Mick
Cece
Electric and copper stocks briefed by Boston firm
Market summary lists prices and receipts for major stocks including Thompson Houston Electric Co. common and preferred shares, Westinghouse, Detroit Electric, Fort Wayne Electric, Tamarack, and others. Figures show percent changes and trade levels with abbreviations from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Electric Light Co
Thomson-Houston Electric Co
Ft. Wayne Electric
Westinghouse Tr
Detroit Electric
de Quincy Mide
Esas Neko Tamarack
Domestic Sewing Machine stock issue praised for small investors
A financial writer predicts industrial stocks will rise as railway stocks lock up. The Domestic Sewing Machine Company issues 7 percent preferred stock with $300,000 offered to the public after $200,000 bought by officers and employees. Subscriptions open at Atlantic Trust, Hamilton Trust, and Fidelity Title and Deposit. Nonassessable, bondlike safety. if retired, holders get $110. If profits allow, preferred share in surplus beyond 12 percent dividends to share with common holders. Company, Newark factories valued at 1,116,989, two million machines in use. employees subscribe to two-fifths of the new issue. No better investment claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Trust Company
William Street
New York
Hamilton Trust Company
Montague Street
Brooklyn
Fidelity Title and Deposit Company
Newark
N. J
Jefferson Club Dinner in Jamaica Plain on Washington’s Birthday
The Jefferson Club of Jamaica Plain plans a Democratic banquet at 209 Green Street to celebrate Washington’s Birthday. Ward 28 Democrats are invited. a first class caterer will serve and several of the state’s best speakers will attend. The event aims to mark a shift from a Republican stronghold to a successful gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Club
Jamaica Plain
Washington
Green Street
Ward 28
Loan office advertises personal property collateral loans
W L Eker promotes a new loan system for pianos furniture libraries machinery horses carriages farming tools live stock yachts and personal property all kept with owners. Centrally located opposite City Hall and next to the Parker House in Boston offers prompt service and money on favorable terms with mail applications welcomed. Office hours 9 to 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Parker House
Boston
Berwick & Salmon Rails Electric Co. Auction Notice
On Saturday February 27 1892 at 1130 a m the Berwick and Salmon Rails Electric Co of South Berwick Maine offers 1000 shares at 6s 5d against 5000 dollar value with lat 1. 6s 1895 8100 paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atad Atawal
JRE
Berwick & Salmon Rails Electric Co. of
Berwick
Bosten & Fortimouh Steamship Co
Boston
de Lombard Investment Co
City of Cleveland
KR. R
Vermont
Kan
City
St Joe
Conic Bluils
Woburn Electric Light Co
Kansas City
Memphis & Bieninguam
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Boston Loan CD
Washington St
Men of the Coal Combination
O.ee
Oregon Railway & Navigation
WOSK
Sogialia
Denver & Gulf
ST. Joseph & Grand Island
New York Clearing House
Summit Branch
Lykens Valley
Baltimore & Ohio
C.s
Southern Pacific
Chicagos
Eastern Illinois
Mexican Central
Missouri Pacific
Ocean Ferries
Boston Schooner
State Street Gossip
Gavive
N. M
Bank of Gallup
Richard F. Loss
Albuquerque
Chihuahua Eastern Railroad Company
H. L. Warren
New Mining Companies
noble-Creede Mining Company
General RE. C. Dumphrey
Denver
Col
Western & Eastern Investment Company
Edgar J. Webber
A. K. Winegardner
Recetary
Iuiine
Fort Collins
Rivenside
Cal
Consolidated Santa Rosa Mining Company
J. H. Crossman
Chcaco
Galvin Brass and Iron Company
Thadena Galvin
Duluth
Inn
Charleston Iron Company
John McKinley
Mitccukll
Mitchell Electric Company of
Henry Kyilesby
City of
Mitchell
San Francisco
Central Gaslight and Water Company
C. C. Buckland
Boston Stock Exchange
Kell Tel
C. M
Cona K. of Vt
U. B
Reg
No. Pac
N. Lets
P. Lsts
U.N
Ore. Lp
Re. G.m
Dolstofin
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Town C
S. Fs
St. Paul Ge
S. P Chi
S. P. C. Asta
Mobie
U. Pac
N.J.C. Gen
West Sh
Dev. A
Mining Stoges
Alica
Ontario
Alta
Cecs
Losiopnrilt
Overmanssee Éessse Co
Crown Point
Deadwood Terra
Quicksilver
Hiale & Norerosa
Hocking Coal
Savagze
Nevaga
NEW York Stock Sales
Sessa
Cot
Eave Chicano Gas
G&s
Cccesseee
Ewer Seer
Sugar Trust
Spear Sane Eeee
Adams
Amgotican
Fargo
Brunswick
Oregon
Pal. Sesceer
Tenn. Coal & Iron
S. Ee Weacern Cafon
Coudon
Philadelphia Stock Market
Ames Building
Prescott
Bankers
Friladkelphia
William St
Spitze
B Per Cent, & CO
Congress
Oriental Tea CO
Java
Scollay Square
R. L. Day & Co
Brokers & &Paralisere 7 Exchange
Nembers
Curday
Uaiifax
Prince Edward Island
Steauship Line
Eastern
N.hl
Tremont Nat
Flide and Leather Bk
Cocheco Mfg. Co
Mancheter Alils
Weaster Bk
Concord & Portamouth
Concord & Montreal
Ith
Porlan, Saco & Portsmouth
Boston & Albany RR
Common
Lowell Mfg
O. Foston Bel Ing Ca
Rutland Bk. Pid
Webster Bank
Commercial
Old Boston
Shoe & Leather
Globe
Tank
Granite
Tate
Exeter
N. HL
Lockwood Co
Waterville
Mantisantal
Add
Do Biate Street Exchange
McKay & Rig
Asso
Meiden & Melroe Gas Light Co
Keece T'Utton-Tide M. Ca
Ark. Valey Town & Land Co
Tube Works Co
Standard Stave & Cooperate Co
Fort Payne Furnace Co
OU Real Estate
M. Gs
Farm Nerick Co
Lomvarad Invert
Minneavolis
Q. R.R. Consol
Kansas City & Southwestern KR
Jiu
LULU
Igdensburg Transit Co
Guar
Cen, Vi
Edensburg & Lake Chonolatu RR
Rutland RR
Quincy, Alton & St. Louis RR
Swift & Co. Gs
New Hampshire Trust Co
Mancester
Lin. Ga
Arm Josephine Co
Lombardivest. Co
Rutland Ik
Bond Scrip
Newmarket Mfg. Co
Atlantic Cotton Bills
First Nat. Bank
Salem
People's Nat Bank
Rorbury
Thid National Bank
Swift & Co
Vermont & Masachusetts R. KR
Merchan's
National Ue Works Co
Tilknorn & Mo. Valley RR
Onbard Invest. Co
Kansas
Lomvard Invest. Co
Nat. Bk
Stony Brook R.R
New England
Suffolk
Nat. Union Bk
Francis Henshaw & CO
Congress Street
Corner Exchange Place
Boston Stock Exchanges
SDAY
Comgress Street
Dedham Dstonalssauik
Dedham
Massau
du Nita
Juiland Rit. Co
Lastern RR. Co
New Hampshire
Norwich & Worcester RR. Co. Real Estate & Uliding Co
Lombard Investment v. Vie Lfleet Marine Insurance Co
Lsgo
Brockton Street Railway
Rutland RR. Co
Mason & Hamlin Organ & Piano Co
Neumberg Teem Cotton Co
Fitchourg Wer
Lan
Illinois Coal & Coke Co
Fitchbir) RR. Co
Pia
BO Do Loc Eo. Co
Prus Ote
Chles Ogden
National Cordage
Standrd Cora ‘Ge& Boston Cordage Cos
Jina Ano
Steam Stton Co
Vermont & Masachusetts RR
Nattensl Txchange
Connecticut
Passanosie Rivers RR
West Ind St
Memphis & Birmingham RR
Lombard Investment Co
Tock & Fort Smith R. Kr, Co
Incinnat
Associas
Ts ‘Ile Incurance Co
de Hamilton Manufacturing Co
Webster National Bank
Dedhin National Bank of
Mase
T River
Br, Co
Plymouth National Bank of
Plymouth
Bay State National Bank of
Lawrence
Old Colony
Mar
John M. Washburn
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