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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1896

Page

6

Purchasing Power of Agricultural Immunity Slips Amid Low Farm Prices

Bradstreet reports dull general trade with price declines in farm products and textiles. Industrial activity remains weak, with curtailments planned in cotton and wool sectors, and bank clearings showing mixed gains. Failures rise as conditions echo 1893 1894 trends, though some regional demand shows pockets of strength.

Bradstreet St. Louis Texas Minneapolis Duluth St. Paul Omaha Louisville Baltimore Svannab Charleston Chicago New York Philadelphia Buffalo Pittsburg Pacific Coast Seattle Tacoma Africa France United States Canada Europe Australia Montreal Atlantic Canadian Dominion Toronto Halifax Nova Scotia New Brunswick Newfoundland Winnipeg Hamilton Dominion of Canada Manitoba British Columbia

City Plans New Grades and Station Entrance Upgrades

Plans by City Engineer Jackson outline new street grades near the proposed southern station. The Terminal company proposes a baggage room under the tracks and an elevated main entrance three and a half feet above current level at Federal and Summer streets. The company plans to remove 48 000 feet of current New England station space and car storage between the station and Summer street extension by October 1. Transfer of passenger business to the Old Colony Station is expected next month with freight work shifting to the New England terminals in South Boston. General Manager Sanborn will depart the New York, New Haven & Hartford July 15 and assume Terminal company leadership after his return from Europe.

Jackson Southern Terminal Company Federal Street Summer Street A. P. Loring New England South Boston Old Colony Sanborn New York, New Haven & Hartford Gectae Ee Cnet United States fiscoMsin Raste Ystriet Sid Eens Ate United Es Estes Minnesota Montana North Dakota New York Spia Alfred L. Cary Lal Maser Paapenger Superior Northern Pacific Railroad Company Lake Superior Wisconsin Montreal River Michigan Tacoma Puget Sound Washington Columbia River Cascade Mountains Poeet Sound Sail General General Second “Mo Issid Northern Pacific Railroad Company Main Line Cascade Branch St. Paul and Northern Pacific Railway Thetate St. J’ans Duluth Gaig Thompson Carlton S Northern Pac

Park Officer Albert T Smith Charged With Sleeping On Duty

Officer Albert T Smith of the park squad Station 13 faces a charge for sleeping in the park building basement on June 23. Capt Brown and Lt Denny testified they found him asleep and removed helmet and badge. He claimed it was on his own time and later cited morphine use for illness. The case was taken under advisement.

Albert T. Smith Park Squad Station 13 Park W. H. Brown W. H. Denny Smith

Arrested the Wrong Man in Tampa Spanish Consulate Stir

Telegram from Minister De Lome instructed Spanish consul Solis to arrest General Sorano on arrival. The Plant steamship Mascotte carried Sorano from Havana. A misidentification led to the arrest of a different man. Sorano is now safe with friends.

Tampa Fla de Lome Solis Sorano Mascotte Havana Vasquez

Burial of Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe in Andover

The funeral train carried Mrs Harriet Beecher Stowe from Hartford to Andover where she was buried. Boston’s colored community sent a floral tribute to the casket as her companions included the Misses Stowe Mrs Hooper Mr Allen Dr and Mrs Hooker and Rev and Mrs C E Stowe.

Harriet Beecher Stowe Hartford Andover Boston Stowe Hooper Allen Hooker C. E. Stowe

Murder Robbery and Arson Reported in Cincinnati Suburb

In Covedale a gardener's wife, Mrs William Braeder, was found with her throat cut in her home. The house was robbed and set on fire but extinguished by neighbors. A fierce struggle left evidence. Mr Braeder left at 2 with produce. the hired man is missing.

Cincinnati William Braeder Covedale Braeder

Gentry to Be Hanged After New Trial Bid

In Philadelphia Judge Yerkes rejected James B. Gentry's bid for a new trial for the murder of Margaret W. Dysdale known as Madge York. Gentry received the death sentence and cried as the judge pronounced it.

Philadelphia Yerkes Dyer and Terminer James B. Gentry Margaret W. Dysdale Madge York Gentry

North Shore Leighton House Ball Draws Large Attendance

The Leighton House opening ball in Winthrop Highlands attracted a larger crowd than usual due to warm weather and dressy attire. Mamie Learnard's Orchestra provided music with George Ricker as floor director and a long list of attending couples and individuals cited.

Leighton House Winthrop Highlands Mamie Learnard George Ricker S. J. Byrne Harry Walker Fred Simms BR. A. Atkinson A. J. Waldo Root C. Q. Ring Frank Appleton George Marsters Silas P. Fales C. J. Pope H. Palmer A. W

Poisoned Family in East Boston Feels Sar Dines Aftermath

The Green family of 229 Havre Street East Boston fell ill Thursday evening after eating sardines. William Green and a 3 year old girl were seriously affected while Mrs. Green was bed bound. Dr Strong said all are out of danger yesterday.

William Green Havre Street Boston Mr. Green

General Bradley T Johnson on Harriet Beecher Stowe Death

A Havana dated dispatch relayed in New York quotes General Bradley T Johnson on Harriet Beecher Stowe's death. He says some of her writings were true but much was false citing isolated slave mistreatment and denying it as widespread in the South.

New York Havana Bradley T. Johnson Harriet Beecher Stowe South

Hungarian 1000th Anniversary Parade In Bridgeport

Bridgeport marked the 1000th anniversary of the founding of the Hungarian government with a morning parade reviewed by the Mayor and city officials. Guests from neighboring cities arrived and Senator Marigoli and Mayor Clark spoke at Staedler's Park during closing exercises.

Bridgeport Conn Marigoli Clark Staedler’s Park

Education Bill Dead In Commons Withdrawal Announced

In London on July 3 the Irish education bill was withdrawn in the House of Commons by Right Hon. A. J. Balfour. The move is described as the greatest Conservative setback since coming to power and has sparked calls for resignation amid estrangement between anti-Parnellites and the Liberals.

London House of Commons A. J. Balfour Treasury

Carolina Populists Convene in Raleigh Meeting

The Populist State central committee met in Raleigh with Senator Marion Butler presiding. They called the State convention for August 18 and elected eleven delegates at large to the Populist national convention in St. Louis.

Raleigh N. C State Central Committee Marion Butler St. Louis

Boy 14 Charged With Assault After Blank Cartridge Injury

Alexander Dibbs, 14, was arrested for assaulting 3 year old Edward Lyons by firing a blank cartridge. The facial wound is described as not serious and the incident as an accident.

Alexander Dibbs Edward Lyons

Murderer Hanged at Farmville for Pollard Murder

Solomon Marable, convicted of the murder of Mrs Pollard, was hanged at Farmville Virginia this morning in a formal execution carried out by state authorities. The event follows months of legal proceedings and appeals.

Richmond Solomon Marable Ore Pollard Farmville

Centennial of Eden marks celebrations in Bar Harbor

The Eden centennial events continued with athletic sports a regatta fireworks and concerts and culminated in a grand ball and reception in Bar Harbor on July 3.

Bar Harbor Town of Eden

Incomplete OCR Patch Points to Transit Mentions

Fragmentary text references Niagara Falls Washington street Boston and Hoosac Tunnel with mentions of a passer agent and Democratic center. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Vie Ftiagara Falls Vasington Street J. R. Ener Hoosac Boston Ars

Weak market closes with copper and gold shifts. bets on cash

Frantic trading ends Friday with dull close as copper prices rise in London and gold exports dip. Shares like Boston & Montana and Chicago Gas wobble. Old Dominion rumors denied while New York bank statements show slower loan growth.

Chicago Gas Western Union London Boston & Montana Dillaway Old Dominion Old Domini New York Anaco Calumet & Hecla Bosto Tana Sma Lynn & Boston Street Railway United States Chicago Junction Railway & Stock Yards Company Atchison Ripley Pinkham

Oregon Improvement Company Bonds Deposit Plan

The First Mortgage 6 percent bonds of the Oregon Improvement Company are the subject. A February organized holding committee urges bond deposit with the Reorganization Committee chaired by John S. Waterbury. Terms arise from prior committee conferences, with leaders F. P. Olcott, Gustav E. Kissel, and Moses Williams named as officers of the coordinating banks.

Oregon Improvement Company First Mortgage John S. Waterbury F. P. Olcott Central Trust Co New York Gustav E. Kissel Kessler & Co Wall Street

July 3 Stock Trades Total 127000 Shares Traded

Transactions for July 3 show aggregate 127000 shares traded across multiple names. Specific securities or counterparties are not detailed in the fragment.

Boston Honor Brightens visit to Aldershot review

The Ancient and Honorable Artillery of Boston will join a military review at Aldershot on July 9 under Duke of Connaught command. About 13 000 soldiers will perform evolutions. Queen may attend beside a luncheon at government house and a London banquet with the Prince of Wales likely to inspect Marlborough House the following day.

London Boston War Office Bayard Aldershot Duke of Connaught Government House Prince of Wales Marlborough House

Priest Refuses to Officiate at Double Ceremony

In Providence Rhode Island on July 3 Rev Father McCabe of Bristol was ordered not to officiate the morning Catholic wedding of Baron De Levay of Hungary and Miss Blanche De Wolf of Bristol. The plan to have a Catholic ceremony in the morning and an Episcopal one in the evening was rejected by church authorities. The evening ceremony proceeds as scheduled.

Providence R. I Father McCabe Bristol Baron DeLevay Hungary Blanche DeWolf

Sunday Religious Services Across Boston Churches

Congregational and Episcopal services listed for Old South Church First Reformed Episcopal Tremont Street M E Church Peoples Temple First Presbyterian Fourth Presbyterian Boston Common Unitarian noted July 5 event Patriotism and Religion discourse at the Boston Common Vesper services at Bulfinch Place Church and other denominations with varied times and speakers across the city.

Tremont Street M. E Tremont and Concord Streets D. Pickles J. H. Mansfield D. D Epworth League People's Temple Columbus Avenue Berkeley Street James Boyd Brady Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church Scott Ff. Hershey Ph. J Fourth Presbyterian Church Doveter Street Boston A. T. Way Boston Common Sergio Charles Street Mall Nory Thomas van Ness Albert Walkley Bulfinch Plach Church Benevolent Fraternity of Churches C. R. Eliot I. P. Whitney D. M. Bancock Emma M. Becker Harrington Parker Henry Donlan Geer Mendall Taylor

Northern Pacific sale notice for railroad parcels

Court ordered public auction of the Northern Pacific Railroad assets in multiple parcels. The sale includes main line and feeders, with detailed mortgage liens, bidding deposits, and court conditions. Proceeds go to satisfy consolidated and third mortgage bonds, with deposits required and potential resales if terms are not met.

North Pacific Railroad Company Farmers’ Loan and Trust Ipanies Farmers’ Loan ‘ Trust Company Northern Pacific Railroad Sail Railroad Company Northern Pacific Railroad Company Cascade Little Falls Cascade Branch National Bank Or Trust New York Money Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company Aeeed i Cary Ec Turner, McClure

Fragmented OCR Summary Missing Clear News Item

The text appears garbled with no coherent event or identifiable names, places, or dates to summarize into a news item.

Insolvency Notice in Frost and Dayvis Case

Court proceedings announce insolvency actions for Frost and Dayvis. On May 23, 1896, the court will review the accounts of the debtors and creditors. Daniel B. Claffin serves as assignee in charge of the proceedings.

INSEX Frost & Dayvis Daniel B Claflin

Dividends Declared by American Bell Telephone Co

The American Bell Telephone Co will pay a dividend of three dollars per share and an extra of one and a half dollars per share on Wednesday July 15, 1896 to stockholders of record at the close of business Tuesday June 30, 1896. Transfer books close from July 1 to July 14, 1896. Treasurer William R. Driver, Boston, June 10, 1896.

American Bell Telephone CO William R. Driver Boston

Fitchburg Railroad Co Dividend No 96

Dividend of two percent on preferred stock will be paid July 15 1896 to stockholders of record at close of business June 30 1896. Transfer books closed from July 1 to July 15 both inclusive. Daniel A Gleason Treasurer.

Daniel A. Gleason

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