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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1891

Page

6

Cadets Return Home After Strong Camp and Ball Game

Hinayam July 17 A grand day with fine weather and high spirit as cadets perform drills rifle practice and battalion evolutions. Gov Russell, Gen Keeler, and Col Edmonds praised the training while a 750-strong crowd watched, a single afternoon game between Companies D and A ended in a tight 3 to 2 score, and a seven- slot rifle string highlighted the governor’s sharp shooting. The camp winds down with guard mounting, dress parade, and a farewell boat to Boston followed by a Huntington Avenue armory parade.

Hinayam Seedan Adjutant Hill Edmonds Governor Russell Joseph B. Russell Cohasset Jerusalem Road Butts Harry B. Russell Keeler Reveille Boston Huntington Avenue Armory Broad State Devonshire Weld Rollins Barrell Robb Higginson Talbot Baxe Amory Sullivan Cabot Paine Williiams Brigham Stoddard Loud Ulman Wicher Avery Harry Bates Saxe Wold Henry K. Rice Walter L. Bouve Andrew Robeson TI. Lb. Barrell Avi. Way W. Atherton L. Sullivan M. Willinma, Jr C. P. Rosson A. K. Baylor Currier F. L. Diray K. Whilden M.D. W. Greene George Ri.rs Beson Parsons George 3. Merrill Winfield G. Merrill Chase H. Lincoln Lawyer Artilery Darling W. W. Williams Jackson Tucker J. A. Saxe Linde W. 1B. Clarke Bradlee Onel Keeler Governor’s Staff Second Corps of Cadets Hall and Parsons Naval Battalion Russell United States Army, Ordnance Department George R. Rogers William A Hayes

Ex-policeman wreaks havoc before arrest at Vieth's

Patrolman Ben Nett of Division 4 arrested ex officer Michael Keough for assault and battery on William Parrett after a violent spree on Boylston street and in Vieth's restaurant at 651 Washington. Keough, formerly with Division 10, kicked ash barrels and chairs and threatened bystanders before police intervened.

Bennett Division 4 Michael Keough Wiliam Parrett Vieth Washington Street Keough Boylston Street Vieth’s Barrett Sh'ded Division 10

Drowned man at Chelsea Bridge Baths in Charlestown

Robert Mullen, 29, drowned while bathing off the coal wharf at the Chelsea Bridge yesterday afternoon. He got beyond his depth and the harbor police, notified, are grappling for the body. Mullen resided on Marlboro Street Chelsea.

Robert Mullen Chelsea Bridge Charlestown Harber Mullen Marlboro Street Chelsea

Roxbury Presby church corner stone laid crowd hears sermon

A large crowd gathered at Warren and Woodbine streets Roxbury yesterday afternoon for the corner stone ceremony of the Roxbury Presbyterian Church. The event featured sermons by Rev J Sanderson and Rev A Foster with remarks from Rev J Withrow and Rev M D Kneeland.

Warren and Woodbine Streets Roxbury Roxbury Presbyterian Church M.D. Kneeland D.D J. Sanderson New York City Guinbart Dudley Street Addison P. Foster Immanuel Congregational Church J. L. Withrow Third Presbyterian Church Chicago Park Street Church Withrow Roxbury Society Church of the Lord Jesus Christ Christ Henry Ward Beecher Brooklyn Robert Gilchrist K. F P. Dunn B. F. Hamilton A. H. Plum Walnut Avenue Boston A. L. Goodall Winthrop Street M. E

Mayor Denies Europe Trip by Transit Commission

Mayor Matthews says the so called Jonket Committee has not been appointed and he will not join a European visit by the Rapid Transit Commission. Executive session named sub committees on street franchises steel railways and accounts. He estimates potential Europe trip cost at about 2000 dollars and vows any trip would be by his own expense.

Matthews Europe The Rapid Transit Commission Commission John Quincy Adams J. K. Richardson John E., Fitzgerald Osborn Howes, Jr Henry L. Higginson Willam Jackson

Two Men Killed and Injured at West End Power Station

At the West End power station on Harrison avenue yesterday morning a timber shaft fell while being hoisted, pinning John J. Moore and William Hall. Hall died at City Hospital. Moore, though severely injured, survived with internal injuries and remains at risk. Hall lived on West Second street, South Boston.

West End Harrison Avenue John J. Moore William Hall Division 4 City Hospital Hall Moore West Second Street South Boston

Superior Court Adjourns and Sentences Given

The Superior Criminal Court adjourned yesterday until August first. George A. Eaton was sentenced to ten months in the House of Correction for disposing of furniture bought on instalments not fully paid. George A. Kimball pleaded guilty to larceny of $60 from Adams Express Company and asked to withdraw his plea after a hearing on sentence. He was placed under $300 ends. Frank A. Barker and Frederick H. A. Marks pleaded guilty to looting two cases of shoes from a Boston & Maine freight car. Barker received six months and Marks one year in the House of Correction.

Superior Criminal Court George A. Eaton House of Correction George A. Kimball Adams Express Company Frank A. Barker Frederick H. A. Marks Boston & Maine Railroad Barker Marks

Officer fined for assault on Ipswich minister

Ipswich on July 17 officer James Scott was fined $3 for a technical assault on Rev. J. F. Allen of the Methodist church. Scott, sent to guard the church the night before the Fourth, demanded keys from Allen. after a threat to arrest him and lay his wand on his shoulder the keys were handed over.

Ipswich James Scott J. F. Allen Methodist Scott Allen

Lynn Protest Over Publicity of City Finances Sparks Credit Fears

In Lynn on July 17 special report cites Mayor Fogg and Finance Committee concerns after it emerged that Lynn High School bonds were sold at par to the Helping Hand Society. Treasurer French disputes publish­ing details, saying disclosure could harm the city’s credit. The piece notes bids on the water bonds and market tightness. A separate incident reports Thomas Flynn burned when a gasoline stove tipped at his Liberty Street shop, with minor fire damage to the building.

H. H. Green Helping Hand Society Green French Fogg Lynn H.$. French Boston Thomas Flynn

Live stock shipments and market report from Boston and London

Live stock shipments show light arrivals and steady prices with strong demand from British ports. Quotations in London range 14 to 15 cents per pound for live stock, with favorable reports from foreign ports and ample ship space. Boston weekly imports include cattle, beef, and veal shipments to Hamburg, Liverpool, and London, while local stockyards report quiet trade, abundant Western beef cattle, light sheep and lambs demand, and good dressed beef sales.

London Liverpool Warren Ling Boston J. A. Hathaway J. Hollinger J. Gown Swift Betes M Goldsmith G.H. Hammond Peooge Cephalonia G. H. Hammond New England Chicago Clinton

Dublin cyclists drift into mountains in genteel ride

In Dublin a refined cycling hub grows around Mr Mecredy's paper. Members of a club named Ohne Hast enjoy mountain scenery, grouping by ability, meeting weekly on Saturdays for hours of riding, tea, song, and music at a farmhouse clubroom before a social ride back into the city with lamps lit.

Dublin Mecredy Sensible Cycling

Fall River Stocks Dull Week With Few Sales Reported

The Fall River stock market stayed dull all week with almost no inquiry and only two sales. G. M. Hofford & Co. lists Tar Cotton stocks with value bids asks and a sale. Richard Borden Mfg Co. and Union Cotton Mig Co. appear with small quantities and bids, indicating stagnant activity.

Faun River G. M. Hofford & Co Richard Borden Mfg Co Union Cotton Mig Co

Behring Sea Patrol Ordered for Marion

Lieutenant-Commander Bartlett of the United States ship Marion receives orders to join the Behring Sea patrol. The Marion will start north from Port Townsend, Washington, on Monday.

Behring Sea Port Townsend Wash Bartlett United States Marion Behring Sea Patrol Canalaska

Money and stocks dull market in Boston trading

The Boston money market shows ease at 3 to 4 percent with loans near 3 1 4 percent at close. Foreign exchange stays steady. gold and silver movements noted. The stock market opens dull with small trades and many names moving mildly. bonds and shares show mixed moves and overall lethargy.

Dividend and corporate notes update from 19th century filings

Mining Company declares a quarterly dividend of 1 per share totaling 125000 payable Aug 20 to stockholders of record July 20 with books closed July 21 to 30. Total disbursed to date reaches 1950000 while railways and yards firms face ratification issues. New York and New England rails lay 3300 tons of steel and 1000000 ties this season. Notes holders fear note redemption by September. Year end report may show a 40000 surplus above charges and preferred dividend. Boston Water Power’s transfer locks now exchange old for new stock at International Trust Company. Earnings figures show CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL and ILLINOIS CENTRAL activity with notable gross and expense increases for the year ended June 30.

Prime Crop Bureau Illinois Indiana Ohio Michigan Illinois Central Chicago, Burlington & Quincy St. Paul Minnesota Dakotas Wisconsin Centennial Boston Vivian Boston & Montana Chicago Junction Railways Union Stock Yards New York & New England Boston Water Power Company International Trust Company Chicago Milwaukee Paul Inc

Mixed North American and Canadian Railway Stocks Decline

A compiled list shows numerous railroads and insurers announcing quarterly or semiannual stock details. Entries include Central Railroad of New Jersey, Canadian Pacific, Delaware Lackawanna and Western, Milwaukee Road, Lake Shore and Western, Illinois Central, Great Northern, and Canadian Pacific among others with preferred and common stock allocations and dates in August and July.

Boston National Cowpack Co Tamarack Minine Co Tneiss Co UK Yue Gigaro Fine & Marine Ins Co ToLkpo & Onro Central KR WixeLine & Lake

Boston Stock Exchange Official Sales Report

Official report of sales on Friday July 17 1891 listing highest and lowest prices for the day with closing bid and asked prices. Total sales 76 700 shares. Com argon compares to 64 400 yesterday and 65 500 Wednesday. Principal stocks sales and day’s price range shown.

Im Com. Argon

Bank Statement Fragments From Historical Ledger

Bank statement fragments show notary Hunny J Tarver and directors J W Fletcher Slaskins Stillman F Kelley. Totals list treasury figures 6 048 592 61 1 500 000 00 300 000 00 264 022 13 45 010 00 1 116 06 and 86 028 502 OS N P Hallowell Chas H Parker W E Fled.

Hunny J. Tarver Notary Public J. W. Fletcher LL. M. Slaskins Stillman F

New York Financial Report Signals Mild Market Drift

Money on call remained easy at 2 percent with a slight yield spread. Sterling exchange quoted firm, bankers' bills at 4.84 to 4.86 percent. Government and railroad bonds steady. stocks weakened to the day’s lows though some shares showed activity. Afternoon selling pressure surged after a $300,000 gold export report, with Missouri Pacific tumbling 1 4 and broad declines across the market.

Boston New York London Sub-Treasury Brooklyn Treasury City of Atchison Bears State Street Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange Missouri Pacific

Market closes near day’s lows amid dull bond activity

Leading shares fell sizable fractions while pressure faded quickly. Late trading showed limited recovery with a heavy close near the day’s low. Railroad bonds dullness eased slightly by a 1 sport in Northern Pacifics, contributing 207000 to 672000 daily sales, plus 97000 in Atchison incomes. Richmond and West Points slipped from 94 42 to 93 44, big Sandy 1sts rose from 86 to 88.

Northern Pacifics Atchison Richmond & West Points Big Sandy 1Sts

London and New York Market Summary T

London and New York market notes show Consols at 957 16d for money and 95 percent for the account. US 4s at 119 4, 4s at 102 4, NY, PA, Ohio firsts at 30 percent. Illinois Central 98, Mexican ordinary 36 1/2, St Paul common 66 1/2, New York Central 102 4, PA 61, Mexican Central new 48 3/4. Open market discount 17 1/2 to percent for short and three months. Paris 3 percent rentes at 96 francs f centimes for the account. Bar silver 46 1/2d at 2:30 p.m.

Alton & I. H Atchison Psy Central BUY C CCW Canada Pacine Cea Juwa Sane Ches Uno Ie Alton A& K Del Lee&w Lod Great Northern Wee Kings. & Pem Bs & Nash Long Island Lake Lake Shore Manitoba Mobile & Ohio M.L Ae O MK & T St U Eat Pees Blu N.Y Esee LOEW North Western St. L Il J. Central GO & St Ae Ao. al. Co Ile Weai Ohio & Miss Rock Island W.P St. BP. & Dy Texas Pacific O. Cr Wea U. Pacite U.P. di Gulf Wabash Pac O. Eens Wis Cot. Redts Apt Ve Sugar Eens Express Companies Adams Fargo United States Brunswick Nat Cord. Co Eeeer Reese Oregon Aeee Petroleum Pacific Mail Tso Pal Union Liz Nery D.C West Y. G Wses &i. M Sa Itepes Maeneeee Kan C&p Mob, & Ohio Govex. P J.C. In Pac Ista W. Shore LU G C Ohio Nor Logyrligys Best & Belcher Ontario Cess Crown Point Cal & Va Quicksilver Col Sierra Nevada Gould & Curry Hocking Coal London New York Pennsylvania St. Paul Paris

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