Railroad stock debate at Worcester hearing on public burden
The Great and General Court committee on railroads held a hearing on selling new railroad stock at public auction. Jerome Jones argued against issuing stock at par to avoid public burden, opposing dividends on excessive shares. W W Vaughan testified that stock at par undervalues roads and urged limiting share issuance to protect public interests. The session continued after officials pressed for evidence of rate effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Railroads of the Great and General Court
Jerome Jones
Boston Executive Business Association
Boston & Albany
Jones
W. W. Vaughan
Vaughan
Samuel Hoar
George O. Carpenter
William J. Goulding
Mercantile Agencies Hearings Probe Agency Power
The Committee on Mercantile Affairs continued hearings on mercantile agencies. G J Raymond of Boston charged agencies can fore shadow firms financial condition and harmed his business with public reports. He cited insolvency in 1882 and 1889 and a $25 000 mortgage used to damage his firm. Edward O Donnell said inner workings are hidden. Proceedings resume March 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Mercantile Affairs
G. J. Raymond
Boston
Russell
Long
Raymond
Edward O'Donnell
New York
Opposition to the Twenty five Feet Limit Law Hearing
The Committee on Liquor Law continued the hearing on the twenty five feet unit clause. Brandeis defended a just law, citing examples of store owners forced to partition or face penalties to stay within limits. Witnesses described cases of partial store closures, real estate purchases, and high rents linked to license objections. The session also covered pharmacy registration enforcement, school vaccination rules, and Cape Cod Ship Canal petitions as hearings progressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On
Brandeis
George M. Hobbs
James O. Gray
Tremont
Castle Streets
Gray
W. D. Ellis
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Krause
Washington
Vernon Streets
Dover
Blackstone Street
John Lyons
South
Beach Streets
L Awyer
Licensing Board
Johnson
Dudley
Committee On Public Health
Board of Registration In Pharmacy
Messrs. Whitney, Larrabee and Butler
R. KR. Wade
Committee On Harbors
Cape Cod
Canal Company Seeks Charter Extension Deliberations
Mr. F. A. Lockwood testified all morning detailing canal work and completion plans. General P. A. Collins and N. L. Graffam, opposing counsel Alfred Rox and a kernel examiner questioned him scrutinizingly. Richard Giney acted as counsel for Lockwood.
Sugar Trust Inquiry Reveals Disappearances of Treasurers
New York February 20. The legislative probe into the Sugar Trust uncovers that Treasurer John E. Searles Jr and other officers have vanished to dodge Senate examination. Deputy Gibbons cites failure to serve subpoenas as key witnesses claim these men are out of town or avoiding service. Testimony details stock swaps and trust certificates amid large payoffs and dividends. The hearing adjourns to tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sugar Trust
John E. Searles, Jr
Trust
Senate Committee On Laws
Gibbons
Messrs
Searles
Theodore Havemeyer
William Dick
John Henry Dick
Mr. Gibbons
John Moller
Brooklyn
Moller & Sterck Refining Company
Moller & Sterck Company
Valgordon
Mr. Moller
J. O. Donner
DeCastro & Donner
Charles Doscher
Memorial evening honors Judge Devens at Young's Hotel
At the Curtis Club a memorial meeting paid tribute to Judge Devens with a life-size oil painting presented by artist W Willard. Guests included J C Ropes Attorney General Pillsbury and Mr Manning of New Orleans. Numerous society gatherings followed including a Vermont Methodist Seminary dinner and an English High School reunion with officers elected for 1891. A Parker House dinner honored Chesney, and the Mann funeral was set for Sunday at St Paul’s Church. Weather dampened patrons across hotels and lists of registrants appeared for various venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Club
Association of Legal Rights of the Bar
Young’s Hotel
Judge Devens
W. Willard
J. C. Ropes
Pillsbury
Manning
New Orleans
Boston
Vermont Methodist Seminary
American House
A. W. Edson
D. Dorchester, Jr
Boston University
J. D. Braman
E. A. Baldwin
H. H. Spinner
A. J. Hough
Young’s
Chester A. Howe
W. 8. Barker
F. W. Libbey
G. A. Dill
C. A. Hown
C. W. Godfrey
Db. N. Smith
F. R. Newbridge
A. L. Norton
Parker House
United States and Canada Express Company
St. Paul's Church
Tremont Street
Newsaper Club
Thorndike
Amon
Tremontt—C
Blankenhorn
Yonkers
N. Y
H. E. Scripture
R. Gibson
New York
F. Crane
J. G. Day
Newark
N. J
O. H. Fersenheim
Morrisania
N. J. Parker’s—Mr. and Mrs. M. J Pratt
Concord
N. H
A. Pierce
Keene
G. M. Weaver
Newport
G. D. Green
Springfield
D. M. Cabie
Chicago
Crawtord
E. C. Adams
Bangor
W. E. Bernard
Philadelphia
W. H. Noble
GC. Gardner
J. A. Squire
J. F. Snow
Portsmouth
Portland
J. W. Hurley
Worcester
H. Chase
N. Granger
Randolph
F. J. Goodwin
E. Ray
Rochester
N. Y. Quincy
O. Anderson
G. R. Steinhauser
H. C. Smith
Youna
R. Canning
R. F. Smith
Pittsburg
Vencome
C. M. Knox
Richmond
Mary E. Welkins
Randolph Mass
James Delano
New Bedford
J. W. Woodward
E. L. Clark
F. W. Renwick
Brunswick
George A. Lewis
New Haven
T. M. Wheelock
A. M. Bruen
Uxbridge
Mass
G.I Drake
St. Louis
M. J. Judge
Holyoke
M. J. Allen
Winchester
G. H. Cheney
Rutland
L. Lawton
Brooklyn
J. W. Robinson
C. P. Lamrey
Southboro
W. H. Austin
Providence
A. Wells
Nashua
Cilark
S—C. J. Lincoln
James
Paisie
A. S
St. Johns
N. B
J. F. Miller
Milwaukee
J. M. Brown
Arsenic hearing on domestic use ban set at State House
Physicians and the public are informed a hearing on the proposed law prohibiting arsenic in domestic use articles will be held next Thursday morning at 10 30 in State House room 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Markets Story Reflects Active But Tight Fish Trade
The fish market shows overall activity with higher prices and strong demand amid Lent. Mackerel remains scarce yet steady with prices rising. Halibut, cod, and herring trade firm, but stock shortages and bait issues tighten supplies for Gloucester and surrounding ports. Prices span several species and shipments from Norfolk and Nova Scotia, with note of New England Company conduct and Canadian license questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Halifax
New York
Gloucester
Provincetown
Boston
Nova Scotia
Boston Fish Bureau
New England Company
Combine
Haddock
Canada
Newfoundland
Wheat and livestock market summary from Buffalo storm day
Fray Eventne reports receipts for 1891 with cotton seed meal at 25.75 26 per ton and 27 on spot, corn and oats trading firm with steamer yellow and mixed quotes, wheat futures mixed as Chicago quotes are limited due to a west Buffalo storm, New York and St Louis markets show varied closings, and rye feed priced at 23.50 per ton. moderate demand for rye and six-rowed barley with several price levels noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fray Eventne
Buffalo
Chicago
Liverpool
Duluth
Minneapolis
New York
Sturs
St. Louis
Eeelesses Pee
Asee
Certonerte Weber Saad Fee
Eee
Oses
Canada
Flour and grain prices and meat market report
Receipts list grains with 1891 and 1890 figures and prices for flour varieties, corn meal, oatmeal, and bag meal. Market shows steady demand and fixed quotes for Minnesota and Wisconsin brands, export grades, and rye flour. Meat section notes pork, beef, lard, hams, and lamb prices, with steady or modest demand and limited supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Canada
Kansas City Live Cattle and Hogs Market Summary
Kansas City market reports steady cattle values with steers and heifers trading at mixed quotes. Hog receipts reach 32,000 with active trading and firmness seen in prime and heavy hog classes. prices cited from 3.40 to 3.75 for various grades. Other cities noted include St Louis, Peoria, and Cincinnati with firm to active hogs and cattle prices across markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
St. Louis
Peoria
Cincinnati
Market report on butter cheese receipts and prices
Today's receipts show butter supplies light with choice Western creamery extras at 27 28c and Northern at 28c, with imitation creamery at 22 23c. The New York market is unchanged. Chicago firm on creamery at 28 29c. Baltimore strong at 27 28c Pfb. Cheese market quiet but steady with Northern choice at 10 4 2 lb and Western at 9 4 10c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steess
Choice Western
New York
Chicago
Baltimore
Market News Roundup From Eastern and Midwestern Fruit and Produce
Market notes show steady to firm conditions across eggs poultry and vegetables with New York Chicago Baltimore and other markets quoted. Prices for eggs range 14 to 18 cents per dozen with various regional quotes. poultry demand remains good for fresh killed stock. beans peas potatoes sweet potatoes and hay show mixed activity with generally firming prices in limited offerings. Multiple farm items such as onions cabbage squash and beet greens appear with varied bulk prices and receipts described as light to moderate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Baltimore
Michigan
Kansas City
St. Louis
Cincinnati
The Fruit Trade Prices From Florida to California Markets
Florida fruit receipts show a steady market with bright prices for citrus like Navels, Valencia, Palermo and Messina oranges, and Valencia counts. Apples remain high with demand moderate, pears and grapes show firm trade, almonds, nuts and dried fruits priced, while strawberries brought in by Curtis & Co. at a premium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Palermo
Messina
King
Russell
Greenings
Ben Davis
Massachusetts
Baldwins
Maine
New Beoueas
Hubbardstons
Common
Sweets
Tallman Sweets
New Hampshire
Almeria
Virginia
Naples
Curtis & Co
Steamer cargoes bound for Boston from Mediterranean and Atlantic ports
Effective passes Gibraltar with 6600 boxes and 1600 half boxes Messina oranges and 3300 boxes Palermo lemons. Prior heads to Boston with 2800 boxes and 500 half boxes Messina oranges and 1500 boxes Messina lemons. Efficient loads at Mediterranean ports for Boston. Norfolk boat arrived with 1100 bags peanuts 450 bbls truck and 30 boxes oranges. Savannah boat due Sunday with 7150 boxes oranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibraltar
Boston
Palermo
Mediterranean
Norfolk
Savannah
Fruit Sale Report From Harris & Co Otter Street
Messrs. Harris and Co sold fruit including oranges mandarins and grapefruits in various lots and box or half box units with prices per box and per half box. The fragmented listing names items such as lemons and tangerines with monetary figures and quantities attached, indicating mixed fruit dealer activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. H. Harris & Co
Cotton Markets Show Quiet NY Spot and Dull Liverpool Trade
The New York spot cotton market held at 9c for middling uplands with 956 bales sold and stock at 131,660. Futures opened weak and closed steady. Liverpool prices eased while 8,000 bales were sold, 6,300 American, with 3,000 receipts, and futures closed easy. Other hubs ranged from Augusta to Savannah with steady to dull tones and mid to high 8s for various grades. Consolidated seven day net receipts reached 110,047 bales. exports to Britain and the Continent totaled over 120,000, stock at ports around 798,398, with interior and Liverpool stocks noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liverpool
Steen
Charleston
Wilmington
Norfolk
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Cincernnati
St. Louis
Louisville
Consolidated
Great Britain
France
U.S
Sugar sugar market holds firm with mixed refined quotes
The market for refined sugar remains firm and steady with light demand. American Sugar Refining quotes cover Cutloaf and crushed at 74 cents, pulverized at 7 cents, cubes at 65 cents, powdered 65 cents, granulated 64 to 69 16 cents, and other varieties from 5 to 6 1/8 cents. Bond delivery prices show March at 44 2 4 5-16 cents and April at 4 3 4 11-16 cents. Wholesale grocers' prices listed for Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Sugar Refining Company
Sugar and molasses markets show firm and steady tones
Raw sugar unchanged while granulated prices range 6.75 to 6.81 cents per pound. Revere Co. granulated at 65 percent. Fair to good refining at 6 percent. Javas Nos 10 to 11 quoted at 5.406. Direct importations by refiners exceed 165 bhdrs and 22,950 bags. In London beet prices steady with February at 13s 7 42d, March 13s 6d, Jays 15s 4d. Molasses New Orleans steady with 30 to 38 cents per gallon by quality. Porto Rico and other foreign grades cited. Peoria whiskey at 115, Cincinnati and St Louis at 114.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revere
Mats
Iloilo
London
New Orleans
Porto Rico
Choice
Ponce
Cienfuegos
Barbados
Mayaguez
Arroyo
Turpentine and Estiereamken York Market Prices Decline
Turpentine quoted at 40 percent. resin at 1 dollar. tar at 2 dollars sixty cents. Petroleum closes at 7.10 cents, with stock at 7 500 and cases at 9.66 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estiereamken York
London Market News Wheat and Corn Firm Across Regions
Beerbohm reports cargoes off coast and wheat upward drift. French and English markets firm with firmer corn and flour. California wheat futures steady with March to July ranges. Antwerp and Liverpool spot wheat firm, English country markets generally dearer by small margins. Weather in England cold and French crops reported damaged and critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Beerbohm
France
Mark Lane
Liverpool
England
Gore
California
Antwerp
Wool Sales in London See Varied Bales and Mixed Demand
At London wool sales on February 20 11 314 bales offered with weaker attendance yet active bidding for desirable greasies especially for America and German buyers absorbing lower sorts Lambs wool steady Cape of Good Hope and Natal wools appealing Prices tilted to sellers Details show regional bid ranges for scoured locks pieces greasy across New South Wales Queensland Melbourne Victoria New Zealand South Australia Cape Good Hope Natal and sundries with price quotes in shillings and pence per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
America
Cape of Good Hope
Natal
New South Wales
Queensland
Melbourne
Victoria
New Zealand
South Australia
Oil market pipeline certificates and crude shipments summary
The notice lists CF W Prescott & Co at 54 Devonshire Street detailing pipeline certificates with closing and opening times around February 19 and 20, 1891, plus crude runs and shipments figures. It references crude and refined oil pricing and notes cottonseed oil certificate entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Prescott & Co
Devonshire Street
Deedee
Gisiek Shan
Feeak
de Cassis Cones Ccloute
Shinments
Print Cloth Market Faces Further Stock Reduction in Fall River
The Fall River print cloth market reports a likely drop in 64x64s stock tomorrow due to steady sales and heavy deliveries. Business this week remained quiet with prices held steady as inquiries favored old goods. current offers show 31 16 cents for 64x64 and 25 6 cents for 60x.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Sugar prices quoted for Spain in Havana market report
In Havana on February 20 the sugar market showed quiet trading with 1000 bags of centrifugal sugar at 9744 degrees polarization sold to Spain for 326 gold per quintal. The report notes the stamp “Spanish Id. 342 2 4244.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Spain
Imports and Exports Circulation Reported for Feb 20 1891
A dense list of exports and cargos from multiple ports including Yarmouth NS Liverpool, and London with items such as flour, kerosene, pork, beef, cotton, furniture, dry goods, hardware, organs, cattle, bacon, lard, beef, and various ammunition. The records show steamer movements Boston Iowa Borderer and numerous cases and bales. Specific quantities include 375 bbls flour 48 pkgs furniture stock 12 do household goods and 1110 do shooks among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarmouth
Boston
Zanzibar
Joseph
Liverpool
Eng
Iowa
London
Asbes
Hammona & Co
J Gall & Co
Fayal
Azores
FF Holland
C Brigham
Carson
L R Hale
Adams & Co
Corwin
Tune Bay
Parthia
Golden Hope
Peraux
Upham
George U Rockwell & Son
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mercantile Agencies
Sugar Trust Inquiry
Oats
Valencia
Ohio
Hubbard
Ofesoa
Horatio Harris & Co., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
State Street
Snow & CO
Fulton Sttreet
Brookline Land Company
Equitable Building
Ton
Chishester
Seage
Egies
Stan
Acetar
Jes
Madina Mouare
R. R
Ucket
Lenaves Boson
Daly
Wagner
Rey
Cleveland
Albany
Indianapolis
Southwestern Limited
Beston
Toledo
R. RL
Seaves
Pailye
L. Ss
M.S. R.R
Detroit
M. Co, Kor
Hartford
Vie Springfeld
Baffet
Wuffet
New York Limited
New Fore
Reat
Washing
Kneeland St
Hanson
Gen’l Pasa
Royal Blue Line
Central Railroad
New Jersey
Philadelphia & Reading RR
Baltimore & Ohio RR
Liberty St
North River
Ry Wasninen
Pace Galles Road
Washington Street
al Ral
New Londoun
Spougheid
Harton and
N.E
New Lundue
Willimantic
Pelagicid
New London
Springneld
Co. T. Hempstead
Gen's Pass
Stonington Line
Seatein
Park Square Station
Stonington
Park Square
J. W. Miller
Bermuda
Scott
Crassist’s
Parker St
Huntington Ave
Roxbury
NEW England Mutual Life Insurance Co
Post Office Square
Ben J. F. Stevens
Jos. M. Gibbens
Ss. F. Trull
WM. B. Turner
Eastern Investment Co
Milk St
Treasury
Drew A, Meyer, Treas
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