Union of Rail Corporations Sets Stock and Bond Rules
The act details forming a new corporation by uniting several railroad entities and assigns three grades of preferred stock with fixed par values. It mandates capitalization limits based on existing shares, a 10 percent dividend cap on preferred stock, priority for operating expenses debt interest, and systematic sinking funds to retire indebtedness before any dividends on third grade preferred or common stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rew Corporation
United Corporations
Comcord Railroad Corporation
Nashaa
Nashes & Lowell Railroad Corporation
Boston Comcord &Ontreal Railroad
Boetem
Concord & Montresl
Boston, Concord & Montreal
New i A
New Corporation
Uniting
New Hampshire House Considers Bill to Reform Fire Insurance Law
In Cowconp New Hampshire July 7 an important bill introduced by Mr. McLane of Milford aims to modify the valued policy law and curb high rates. It would require standard policy forms, inspection and fixed values, with protections for total and partial losses. The measure faces strong opposition from home insurers and may trigger foreign companies to resume state business if enacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowconp
N. H
Spectrar
McLane
Milford
Insurance Commissioner
Legislature Debates Tax, Rail, and City Charter Bills
In New Hampshire July 7 the House debated a judiciary committee report on restricting liquor transport and recommitted it to draft a new bill. Leaders advanced bills on civil arrests, railroad construction Franklin to Northfield, and a Senate bill on corporate stock transfers. The House approved measures creating local corporations and hunting rules while considering tax and property protections. The Senate backed Concord mayoral powers and Dover charter changes with related minor protections under study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxcorp
N.H
Judiciary Committee
Railroad
Northern
Boston, Concord & Montreal
Franklin
Northfield
Senate
House
Roxbury
Keene
New Hampshire Nation
Hillsboro
Manchester
Concord
Dover
Vermont Universalists Grove Meetings Set for August
Brearmclay Vermont July 7 The third annual Vermont Universalists grove meetings open at Queen City Park Burlington Aug 9 and run to Aug 14 Rev J N Emery and Rev G N Perry lead services. List of speakers includes E C Bolles C H Eaton G T Flanders G H Emerson Cephas B Lynn H W Rueg H J Cushman Vincent Tomlinson S W Sample W S Crowe A G Rogers E C Abbott Q H Shinn L W Bailey Olney Arnold Charles Whittier Charles Coverly Mrs M H Bray Frederick W Bailey E M Grant. Soloists and the Schubert quartet of Boston will perform with FP Bos di congregational songs assisted by W S Martin Jr Plainfield Ve cornetist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Mas
W. S. Crowe
Newark
N. J
A.G. Rogers
Albany
N. Y
E. C. Abbott
Lawrence
Q. H. Shinn
Deering
L. W. Bailey
Woonsocket
Olney Arnold
Pawtucket
Charles Whittier
Charles Coverly
Boston
M. H. Bray
Gloucester
Frederick W. Bailey
Worcester
Masa
E. M. Grant
Stamford
Conn
Schubert Quartet
Boswill
Congregational Si
W.S. Martin, Jr
Plainfield
Cape Ann Encampment Installs New Officers
Leonard D. Burnham today installed Cape Ann Encampment 1.C.C.F officers led by Charles C. Crow as C P George T. Smith H P Thomas D. Pelton S W Henry Wilson J W Howard G. Lane named geribe Asa G. Anderson T Chester Marr G Fitz E. Oakes I S William O. Cook O S William Freeman First W George E. McDonald Second W Charles C. Overbeck Third W Thomas Tivnin Fourth W George Keene First G of T Leonard Walen Second G of T Charles 5 Marchant Henry P. Dengen William P. Doliver finance committee and Charles A. Russell representative to the Grand Encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. S
William O. Cook
William Freeman
George E. McDonald
Charles C. Overbeck
Thomas Tivnin
George Keene
Leonard Walen
Charles 5. Marchant
Henry P. Dengen
William P. Doliver
Charles A. Russell
New Yorks Beat Detroit In Second Series Opener At Home
The New Yorks defeated the Detroits 9 to 7 in the first game of the second series at home after a big crowd. Ewing, Ward, and Richardson paced the offense while Shindle and Brouthers led Detroit with timely hits and two-base efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostons
Pittsburgs
New Yorks
Detroits
Chicagos
Philadelphia
Ices
BS Rew
Ck Vibaccceckae
Philadelphias
Evees Ca Vebeae
Washingtons
Seean
Bostoss
A.B
Relly
Beecher
Wise
Coleman.r
Nash
Carroll
Morrill
O Brown
Johnnos
Smith
Daily
Whimney
Eadroaura
G-Barkiey
I Sutton
McCorm
S.p
Ee Totel
Boston
Ssc Eescess
Pitteburg
Kelly
Merrill
Dally
Satten
Barkley
Hostom
Pittsburgh
Radbourn
McCormick
MecCormack
Miller
Powers
New York
YORKS
PO. A. ER
Rich
Dé N.2d
Ward
Bronth
Rsilles
Connor
Rewe
Gore
Thompson
Roke
White
Tiernan
Dorgan
Twhel
Brown
Briody
Reese
Getzem
Ats Ae
CS Eeamashean
Richardson
Brouthers
Wasuixetos
Washington
Manchester Boston Blues tie chaotic city baseball game
Manchester defeated by Boston Blues in a disorganized effort with poor teamwork and controversial calls. Sheehan and Carney among the bats, Manning and Moolic pacing defense. Lowell game features Lally hammered in seventh. Purns struck out eleven in a standout pitching showing for Lowell.
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Boston Blues
Manchesters
Bradley
Moole
Morphy
Parrett.c
Jordan
Butter
Williams
Boston
Eines
Sheehan
Carney
Manning
Moolic
Bines
Strack
Bautier
Mooclic
Wildes
Batier
Mney
McDermot
Lovell
Lowells
Periags
Lally
Purns
Kennedy Makes Leaping Ring Catch Highlights Portland Game
In a feature moment Kennedy snagged a long fly at the wall as Lowell scored. H R A T E S P I L L A 20, Bartrett 15.2, Hamett, Shinrick, Cudworthe, Walsh and Lally figure among many players listed for Portland and Salem games with details of hits, outs, and errors.
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Kennedy
Lowell
Hratespilla
Bartrett
Hamett
Shinrick
Walsh
Lally
Totel
Haversilis
Jane—Lowells
Haverhills
Hartnest
Higgine
Borns
Hartnets
Toffing
Mitebed Tall
Lally Sullivan
oat—Koons
Bran
Berke Wee
Laliy
Coates
Phianerth
Portlaxp
Juliy
Haass
Eastern League to stay with four clubs after Bridgeport withdrawal
At a Franklin House meeting in Waterbury Connecticut on July 7 the Eastern league voted to continue with four clubs despite Bridgeport's withdrawal. J Howard Taylor of Danbury was elected president replacing Robert Webber of Bridgeport who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterferry
Conn
Franklin House
Bridgeport
J. Howard Taylor
Dan
Robert Webber
Other Games Result Snippet
At Louisville Brooklyn score 4 to 3. Cincinnati vs Cincinnatis 5 to 1 Metropolitana. Cleveland Athletics 7 Gievehaiae 6.
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Louisville
Brooklynn
Cincinnati
Cincinnatis
Metropolitana
Cleveland
Athletics
Gievehaiae
Record of Fires in Quebec Citadel Stables
Fire at the citadel stables in Quebec was under control by 3 30 AM. The magazines were safe and the governor generals quarters and artillery stables remained uninjured. The loss was estimated at 150000 dollars with no insurance. Citizens fled to surrounding countryside fearing powder explosions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qrebec
Champlain Street
June Fire Record Sets New Loss Benchmark in New York
The Commercial Bulletin reports the June fire record shows total losses at 10,182,100, the largest June fire loss since 1877 aside from the St John NB blaze, 9,750,000 in June 1886, and well above June averages. For the first six months of 1887 losses total 62,921,600, up from 53 million in 1886.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Commercial ‘Bulletin
St. John
N. B
Fire alarms report two Cambridge dwelling fires
A small kitchen fire at 12 Seneca Street caused minor damage of 15 dollars and was put out by Chemical Engine 2 at 11:15 yesterday. A second alarm from Box 12 at 5:30 p m reported a fire in the Fitchburg Street home of Thomas Kelly with damage limited to a kitchen ceiling and wall near the stove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seneca Street
Chemical Engine 2
Cambridge
Thomas Kelly
Fitchburg Street
Fire and Storm Destruction Across Several Towns
Fire on Grand Street in New York destroys buildings at 387 and 389 with twelve families displaced and a synagogue on the second floor. total loss $45,000.Lightning strikes in Vermont and Connecticut demolish barns and homes with substantial insured losses. Fire at Groveland destroys a dwelling, loss $1,800 insured $1,200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grand Street
Z.S. J
J. A. Angers
Alexander Bros
St. Alpans
Francis Ryan
Fairfield
Vermont Mutual
James Farr
Burraco
B. & J. Godkin
Tonawanda
Socto Norwark
Conn
E. Stratton
Grand Army Hall Dedicated in Concorp NH
The new hall of E. E. Sturtevant Post No 3 G A R and Woman's Relief Corps was dedicated with many veterans present. Brief addresses followed from Governor Sawyer Congressman Gallinger President Currier Speaker Burlieg h Department Commander Otis C Wratt and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army Hall
Concorp
N. H
E. E. Sturtevant Post No. 3
Woman's Relief Corps
Sawyer
Gallinger
Currier
Senate
Burliegh
House
Otis C. Wratt
Archbishop Purcell estate ruling on Mannix bonds
Judge Goeble in Crycussatt finds Mannix profited privately from estate investments and owes 73,000 to Edward Purcell estate while his bondsmen owe 236,500. Judge Hoadley has been released by payment of 2,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crycussatt
Goeble
Probate Court
J. B. Mannix
Archbishop Purcell
Edward Purcell
Mannix
Messrs
John Holland
Charles Stewart
Michael Walsh
M. Clemens
H. H. Hoffman
J. B. Purcell
Hoadley
Lucy H. BolEs
Chelsea
Suffolk
Ernest A.afel
Commonwealth
Elvin W. Harding
State Street
Boston
I Ns
Pe _ ERNEST
Kiel
Benjamin T. Crockett
J. Crockett
Coke Region Troubles Reported in July Meeting
Prersecre July 7. Coke operators held a key meeting on replacing strikers with new workers by Saturday or they will vacate company houses. Notices will be posted at each coke works. Some plants show ovens fired up as unions discuss possible actions and Pittsburgh Knights of Labor monitor shifts.
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Prersecre
Uniontown
Jimtown
West Lessing
Pittsburg
Obituary notices for Dr. George Engs and Lambert Hastings
Dr George Engs of Newport R I died of heart disease at about 45. Harvard Medical College graduate who studied abroad and was unmarried. Lambert Hastings a leading Newland cattleman died at 80 in St Johnsbury Vt after fifty years driving cattle to Brighton and Cambridge markets known as Uncle Lambert. He leaves a widow five children three brothers and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Engs
Newport
R. L
Harvard Medical College
Lambert Hastings
Newland
St. Johnsbury
Brighton
Cambridge
Lambert
New England
Crown Prince Throat Operation Report
Cable from Dr. Morell MacKenzie and Professor Virchow says the crown prince’s last operation succeeded with no remaining growth. The excised piece is a hard composite with no new growth penetrating the larynx, supporting favorable views of the morbid growth and the intralaryngeal removal plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morell MacKenzie
Crown Prince
Virchow
MacKenzie
Berlin
Dover Editorial Sparks Libel Threats Between Papers
An editorial clash in Dover New Hampshire between the Daily Times and Foster's Daily Democrat prompts libel concerns. The Democrat accuses the Times of deceit over railroad politics, while the Times charges the Democrat editor with past blackmail involving payments to avoid naming an alleged disreputable woman.
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Dover
N. H
Daily Times Tonight
The
Times
Foster's
Daily Democrat
Democrat
Concord Railroad
Boston & Maine
Reply Tonight Direct
the Democrat
Conference of Christian Endeavor closes sessions in Saratoga
Saratoga Springs N Y July 7 The conference opens at 6 30 am reelected officers Van Patten G M Ward and Shaw as treasurer F E Clark of Boston elected president of the United Society Nearly 50 in voluntary offerings were raised Ad speeches by Morse Clark Renwick all added to a totaling over 7000 for the year with 700 from Massachusetts to cover a debt The Golden Rule becomes the societys official organ The Union Park Church Chicago is chosen for next meeting site
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Conference of the Societies of Christian Endeavor
van Patten
Vermont
G M. Ward
Boston
Shaw
F. E. Clark
United Society
Volun
R. C. Morse
New York
R. C. Renwick
Troye Society
C.F. Deems
E. Blakeslee
New Haven
H. A. Stinson
St. Louis
F. A. Noble
Massachusetts
Man Kills Himself After Separation Incident
In Brooxtryx New York on July 7 William H Clark a separated husband visited his wife at her mother’s home on Lewis Avenue and after being refused left the scene. He returned and shot himself through the heart from the opposite street dying instantly. Authorities believe he planned to kill his wife then self to end his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooxtryx
N. Y
William H. Clark
Lewis Avenue
LITTLE PHILS VACATION PLAN OF GENERAL SHERIDAN
General Philip H. Sheridan, welcomed by the New Bedford Board of Trade, says this is his first vacation in over twenty five years and plans some rest. He will be away on business next week, then to Pennsylvania on August 12 for two weeks, followed by more leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bepford
Philip H. Sheridan
New Bedford Board of Trade
W. W. Crapp
Sheridan
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth OF
Boston
Suffolk
Boston Post
Jons W. McKim
Esquire
Elijah George
Register
Stanley W. Richardson
The
Ellan George
Elliot
West Newton
Waltham
Watertown
Heat Prostration Records Seventeen Cases in City
New York on July 7 reported thirteen prostration cases due to heat. No injuries or fatalities are noted, and officials warn residents to seek shade and stay hydrated during hot weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago Promenades Delightful Concert at Exposition Hall
A glowing review of the Chicago Promenades concert praising the Thomas orchestra and Milward Adams for an elaborate setup at Exposition Hall. The report highlights 600 evergreen trees and pine-wall scenery, ornate stages, hand-painted plants, and a festive crowd enjoying Dvorak legends and varied catering by Loring A. Pease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Mr. Thomas
Milward Adams
Exposition Hall
Thomas Orchestra
Adams
M. Paul Muller
Mr. Adams
Chicago
William M. Devine
Brother Devine
Loring A. Pease
Wagner
Strauss
Rubinstein
Sharp Word with Prison Chief Reveals Sing Sing Plans
An Albany visitor recounts a confidential exchange with Isaac V. Baker Jr now a railroad commissioner and former state superintendent of prisons about jail assignments at Sing Sing Brush would assign work rather than hospital care. Jacob Sharp left abruptly after pressing about hospital placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharp
Issac V. Baker, Jr
Baker
Albany
Jacob Sharp
State Superintendent of Prisons
Brush
Sing Sing
Raids on Chinese mining camps along Snake River report mutilations
Reports from Idaho describe raids on Chinese mining camps along the Snake River with multiple mutilated bodies found downstream. Authorities suspect white assailants robbed the miners of gold dust, and the Chinese minister in Washington has been informed of the outrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Idaho
Snake River
Washington
Train Derailed Near Lear Injures Conductor and Five
The west bound express on the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad was ditched yesterday at Lear Kentucky, ninety miles east of Lexington. Conductor Ragland and the engineer are reported injured, Ragland described as serious, along with six passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexingtons
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Lear
Here
Ragland
Hopeful for Catholic Herald Reappearance in New York
Editor O Loughlin said he hopes to resume the Catholic Herald and have it on stands by Sunday. He would decide this morning if publication is possible. Much of the excommunication chatter about him and others, including Dr Carey and Dr McGlynn, rests on weak grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
O' Loughlin
Catholic Herald
Carey
John R. Feeney
McGlynn
Arrest of Daniel Lyon in Ravenswood Case
New York reports the arrest of Daniel Lyon, alleged murderer of athlete Quinn, at Ravenswood, L. L., this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Lyon
New York
Quinn
Ravenswood
L. L
Notable Clergy Names Listed in Roms July 7 Note
Roms July 7 item lists James O'Reilly of Wichita the seannel of Concordia the Rev Thos Om acum of Lincoln and Rev Maurice Bourke of Cheyenne among several clergy named. The fragmentary entry appears to record a gathering or notice involving diverse church officials.
Real Estate Funds On Hand and Second Mortgages
A fragmented notice lists up to 100000 dollars on hand for real estate and a 100 dollar amount for second mortgages. Mentions Albert Gates with a Monday date and an office or place at 40 Water of Monda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOON
Albert Gates
Jbn
Wwater
Monda
Oring Paren
No Sales On Saturdays Notice With Investments List
A public notice details investments and shares including Franklin Co Lewiston Ames Sword Co and railroad stocks such as Boston Albany and Ogdensburg Lake Champlain with dates in 1893. It also mentions a schooner Maud B Wetherell and references a no sale Saturday directive effective until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Co
Lewiston
Cocheco M’f’g Co
Douglas Axe Co
Dwight M’fg Co
Jackson Co
Lancaster Mills
Nashur Wey Co
Portland RR. Co
Bank of Commerce
Freeman’s
Rockland Bank
Metropolitan RR. Co
Boston & Providence RR
Masa. Mutual Insurance Co
Neptune Fire and Marine Insurance Co
Dover
N. H
Boston & Albany RR
Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain
Summit Branch RR
Boston & Maine Rd. Co
Second Natl. Bank
Do Franklin Co
Ames Sword Co
New Hampshire
Pullman Palace
Springfeld
Mass
Maud B. Wetherell
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Vermont Universalists
Anson
Phillies
Hoosiers
South End Grounds
Johnston
Hornung
Coleman
Waseingtoys
Indianapolis
PO. A
Seery
O'Carroll
Denny
Himes
Glasscock
Shembert
M’geachy
O O’brien
Bassett
O Mack
Cahill
Oi Myers
Meyers.c
O Donnelly
Boyle
O'Gilmore
Sainee
Earnei
Shomberg
Mctseacy
Hines
Donnelly
Yong Et No
Casey
Quaker City Lads
E. Philadelphias
KR. BE. PO. Y
Halt
Wood
Ay Ryan
Andrews
Schlivan
Ofrty
o.Maey
Pieter
Farrar
Irwin
Barns
Bastian
Flint
Metiuire
Clarkson
O. Casey
Osee Ee
Philiphias
Mahoney
Dusty
Hatfeid, Coughlin
Andrews, Inckergon
Cougtlin
Harold
Davin
Schoeneck
Lafverry
Dickerson
HatsLi
Thayer
Lynch
Lafferry
Bridge Street
Salem
E. BE. PO
Berbh. PO
E. Lovell
Campana
Brien
Farrel
Leighton
Burke
Lyech
Fare
Duffs
Pettre
Ladean
Renner
Fitzgeraldss
Compine
O Morphy.c
Lawrences
Barmei Uns
Salems
Dalr
Letzhion
Balis
Murphy
Campine
Turner
Lovely
Obrien
Demarris
Bess
Lawrenss
Serarkoeak Deableys
Wely
Fitzgera
Pacrell
Finn
Quebec
Purcell
Coke Region
Christian Endeavor Societies
Sharp Looking
Jacob
American Bishops
Peg
Roya Aeiing Powder Co
Wall St
N. Ye
Massachdisetts
Richard Baker, Jr
Ellen
M. Baker
A. T. Wheeler
Thomas C. Richardson
Ellen M. Baker
Mary R. Richardson
Joan W. McKim
Massachussetts
Suflpole
William Horatio Richardson
Commonwealth OF Massachussetts
Mary Elisabeth Gorman
Mary Elisabeth Fleming
Boston I’est
John W. McKim
Milton G. Woood
Albert H. Stone
Adm
Nee
John Riley
J. Barry
Post
Great Eare
Richards & CO
Reade St
John C. Wilmerding
Wilmerding, Hoglet & Co
White St
Townsend & Wontant
Leonard
Horatio Harris & CO
S. R. Knights & Coo
Main Street
Cambridgeport
Washington Street
KR. L. Day & Company
State St
Exchange Building
Boston Stock Exchange
United States
Deanse Boott Cotton Mills
Mags. Cotton Mills
Nashua
Mfg
Reece Buttonhole Machine Co
Cambridge Horse
Ilvcred Nal
Ey of Commerce
Asiatic Natl
Atlantic Cotton Mills
Dudley Hosiery Co
Fcampinaannual
Aruie
Houghton & Ont
River Railroad
Chelsea Gas Light Co
Busell Trimmer Co
McKay & Big
Heeling
Little Rock
Ft. Smith Ry. Co
West Michigan
Androscoggin & Kennebec
Palace Car Co
Montreal Rd
Consol. Mort
Fort Smith
Maine Central Rd
Freeman’s Natl. Bank
Bay State Live Stock Co
Jamaica Plain Gas Light Co
Boston & Colorado Smelting Co
Natl. Bank
Norwich & Worcester
Lake Champlain Rd
Francis Henshaw & CO
Merchants’ Exchange
Albert Howe & CO
Market Street
Warren Avenue
Geo. W. Chipman
Edward H. Bailey
Francis S. Hesseltine
Middlesex
Charlestown
Artly
Somerville
Sherman Street
Medford Street
Medford
Francis
Hesseltine
Azores
Kennard
RE. A. Adams & O.O.O
Mansas
Liverpool
Grand Junction
Custom House
Warren & CO
Chiswick
Gowing
Sagua
A. C. Lombard
State Strees
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