Boston Post Newspaper Archives, Jul 22, 1891, p. 6

Electric railroad matters extend toward Point Shirley

An English clergyman’s new and wonderful telephone and an electric railway extension from Winthrop Junction to Point Shirley progress after setbacks. The five mile line will loop through Main and Winthrop streets, with power from Winthrop Junction and a new power house. Delays stem from past town experiences with street railways, but negotiations now push ground breaking and summer service with about fifteen cars.

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Winthrop Junction Point Shirley Board of Selectmen Shirely Avenue Taft Agenous Main Street Great Head Main Winthrop Streets Winthrop Street Pleasant Street Mair Street Cottage Park Cresent Beach Edison Edison General Electric Company West End Edison Company Arthur Lt. Collier Sidney New South Wales England London London & Colonial Finance Corporation Crowdus Chemical Electric Company Lowell & Suburban Electric Street Railway Asbury Park Railway New Jersey United States New York & New Englamd Railroad New York Lawrence Andover Rae Motors Ocean Street Lynn Swampscott Common Council

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Metropolitan Sewage Commission hears grid of city funding plan

The Board of Special Commissioners appointed by the Supreme Court opened a hearing to determine each city and town’s five year payment share for the Metropolitan sewage system. The panel, led by Judge Hoar, includes Hour of Concord Endicott of Salem and Sanford of Taunton, with counsel from multiple cities, and talks of using sewer construction data and no compulsion for town attendance. The first session outlined how evidence would be heard and that the Charles River system is nearing completion with sections in East Boston Winthrop and Deer Island nearly finished.

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Board of Special Commissioners Supreme Court Supreme Judicial Court Equity The Commonwealth Rockwood Hour Concord William A. Endicott Salem John E. Sanford Taunton Judge Hoar Chester A. Reed Dedham J. M. W. Yerrington Ma Wenpaer Boston Cambridge Somerville Malden Chelsea Woburn Stoneham Melrose Winchester Arlington Belmont Medford Everett Winthrop Waltham Newton Watertown Brookline State Board of Health Charles B. F. Hayes George E. Smith Winthorp J. O. Teal Charles J. Ludden Winfield Slocum A. L. Richards C. A. Willams Andrew J. Bailey Metropolitan Sewage Company Fisk Hoar Green Room Board of Assessors Board of Commissioners Charles River Deer Island Sewage Commission

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General Police Board Actions Resignations and Reprimand

General Orders 55 report patrolman changes and discipline. Patrolman Charles M. Warren of Division 3 is honorably discharged after his resignation. Complaints against James H. Cross Division 4 Donald J. Reynolds Division 10 and William H. Inness Division 11 for rule 24 violations are dismissed. Patrolman Mark C. White Division 2 found guilty of conduct unbecoming a police officer and reprimanded.

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Police Board Board of Police Charles M. Warren James H. Cross Donald J. Reynolds William H. Inness Mark C. White White

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Mayor Matthews Inspects Bridgeport Work Trip

Mayor Matthews and Bridge Commission members visited Bridgeport last night to inspect recent work and are expected to return today.

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Mayor Matthews Bridgeport

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Mrs. Fanny Elizabeth Davenport Obituary in Canton

Mrs. Fanny Elizabeth Davenport widow of tragedian E L Davenport died at her Canton summer home. Born in Bath England in 1826 or 1829 she began acting as a child and rose to prominence on stage in New York Philadelphia and Boston. She married in 1849 in London and had six children including Edgar L Davenport who led the Boston Museum company. She remained active in elocution lessons and varied stock companies before her death.

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E. L. Davenport Fanny Elizabeth Davenport Canton Penn Bath England London Frederic Vining Miss Ben John Johnston James W. Wallack Vining Haymarket Theatre J Juliet G. W. Broooks Romeo Mercutio Fanny Vining Mr. Davenport Mrs. Davenport New York Broadway Theatre Stargaret Elmore Lovell Matthew Elmore Harry A. Perry Agnes Booth St. Lo William Davidge Jean Russ New York U0’s William Whalley W. H. Smith Lady Macbeth Micawber Joseph Jefferson Couldock Hazel Kirke Boston Davenport Fanny Blanche Museum Edgar L Lily May Harry

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James Goodman Dies. New England Insurance Pioneer 73

James Goodman, renowned insurance man, died at Highlands aged 72 or 73. A Springfield native, he worked in New York dry goods, then Hartford, later leading James Goodman & Co after moving to Boston in 1866. He served on Boston City Council and held director roles. survived by a widow and three sons. Funeral at Norfolk House Friday.

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James Goodman the Highlands Springfield New York Hartford Silas Andrus & Son Goodman Merchants Insurance Company of National Insurance Company of Hartford Goodsman Charter Oak Fire Insurance Company Boston James D. Dent James Goodman & Co New England Merchants’ and Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company Worcester Chicago Norfolk House

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Notable Deaths Tally Across Several States

William H. Hall of Brookline a Munroe Paper Co treasurer and former Charles Richardson & Co partner dies after years of illness at 64. William B Hathaway hotelier and veteran of the war dies at 51 after apoplexy with G A R Odd Fellows and other memberships. Adele Bray actress dies in New York at 35, earlier with McVickers Fora and Jefferson companies. W H Ross Cherokee Nation leader dies at Fort Gibson after heart disease at 68. Ex Governor David S Walker of Florida dies at 76 in Tallahassee. Aaron Cornish Plymouth educator and longtime grammar school principal dies suddenly. aged among state’s oldest teachers.

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William H. Hall Henry T. Hall Munroe Paper Company Boston Sewall Avenue Brookline Greenfield Charles Richardson & Co William B. Hathaway Pacific House Nantasket Eastbridgewater Randolph New Marlboro House East Boston United States Hotel Newport Knight Templar Adele Bray New York Galena Ill McVicker’s Theatre Stock Company Chicago Governor Walker Logan County Kentucky Florida Aaron Cornish Plymouth

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Blanket Man of California

The article contrasts California farm laborers with Eastern hired men. It describes blanket men who sleep on bunkhouse floors with blankets, eat basic meals, and move from job to job after harvests. Their pay ranges from 150 to 300 dollars during busy seasons.

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California New England

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Money and Stocks dull and weak in Boston market

Boston and New York markets show dull trading with rates steady to easy at clearinghouses. New York exchange firms while Boston money remains ample but banks avoid time loans. foreign exchange firmer with various currency quotes and gold movements. Stock market closes weak with Atchison gains and listed rails mixed amid bears and short covering. general notes flag earnings contrasts across rail systems and indepth financial shifts.

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Boston New York New York Exchange Cail Wall Street London Bears West Tennessee Coal & Ron Atchison West End Bay State Gas Boston & Albany Fitchburg Pullman’s Boston & Montana Tamarack Kearsarge Arnold Boston & Maine Chicago, Burlington & Quincy

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Co Quar and Semiannual Shares Listed for Aug Dates

A bulleted stock list shows numerous company shares with Aug dates including Bostox Montana Minixc, Central Pacific, Canadian Pacific, Conveyancers Tylee Ins Co, July Mintna, Great Northern, Illinois Central, Lake Erie Western, Minneapolis Lake Shore and Western, Chattanooga and St Louis, National Coralace, Now Reprono Copper, Ontario Silver, Pollman’s Palace Can, Tamarack Mining, Tolkvo and Ohio Central, Welming & Lak Enis rail, with par values and payment terms like quarterly, semiannual, or monthly.

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Bostox & Montana Minixc Kbostos Leap Mre Central RR Central Pacific RR Canadian Pacific RR Conveyancers Tiylee Ins Co Mintna Co Watch & Clock Co Great Northern RR Illinois Central RR Lake Eng & Western RR Minwauked Lake Shore & Western RR Ae Chattanooga & St. Louis RR National Corpace Co Reprono Copper Co Ontario Silver Mining Co Pollman’s Palace Can Co Tamarack Mining Co Tolkvo & Ohlo Central KR Wavukennoseé Co Semi-ann Sype Ang J. Wenning Laks Enis Oo Nm Clossold Nee Wal Aiten & T Richison Bulge byYe Central Inc Canada Iowa Canada South Ches Alio Wee Chiu U. Ve Des Des. & KG Tae St Lata Del Los Huh Liv Erie Green Bay Great Northern Illinois Weirs Lid& Nash Ty, Iy Long Island Loj Lake i Lake Shore Mobile Gos Mo IV Mo Lot ML Wee Minn St. L Sly Nor. Pac D& Ch N.Y. Central Zuv N.Y N. J. Central C & SL Va No. Am. Co West Guo Ubiv & Miss Tee Rock Island Reading Oud Tolyg W. P St. Paul Sur Tees Texas Tol O. Ca Pacific U. B Des Sult W.a& L Suly Wabash Pac Cot Redts Gua Wea TD Express Companies Ate Erie li Llu American Lou Seveeneee Anne Bu Oregon Na&v Oregon Liu W. Union

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Boston Stock Exchange Official Sales Report July 21 1991

Official report of sales on the Boston Stock Exchange for Tuesday July 21 1991 shows the day’s highest and lowest prices, closing bids and asks, with total shares traded 86,100 versus 125,400 Monday and 68,200 Saturday. The page lists principal stocks, closing prices for New York and other listings, and mining shares such as Best & Belcher, Crown Point, Homestake, Eureka, and Uranium-related firms with price notes and status.

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Oregon Improvement Interests Oregon Improvement Engineering and Mining Journal Clark-Bigelow-Lewis New York Central Railroad Delaware & Hudson Canal Company St. Paul New York Isaac Lawrence Mt. Desert & Eastern Shore Land Company Boston Kansas City Fort Scott Memphis Clinton & Springfield Ciosing N.P N. W O. Nay D.C U.N iGo Or, Ling Lsta Ohio Lsts Lstpid.inc G.os Lws G.m St. F St. PC. & Posts Tex. P. LG. Mob. & Olivo SHY Mat Union Tex Pei G Ne. Y U. Pac W. Shore Nov Best & Belcher Ontario Stisaessastou, DU

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Money on call rates reported in New York market

New York financial brief notes money on call rates in the New York market. The report records daily shifts with minor fluctuations as traders gauge liquidity and short term lending conditions.

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Market Close Stocks and Bonds Report with Mixed Day

Quiet but firm sterling with 60 day bills at 4.84 percent and demand at 4.87 percent. Government and railroad bonds dull. stock market opened weak then recovered before a late profit realization reduced gains. Silver certificates rose above 100 while Tennessee Coal and Sugar moved opposite directions. Total business about $585,000.

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Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange Louisville & Nashville Tennessee Richmond & West Point

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Foreign financial rates and stock quotes drift in London and New York

In London Consols rise to 96 1 16d with various British and Canadian securities quoted tight turnover. New York yields show mixed levels across rail, metals, and banking issues while the Mexican and Central American markets unwind. Buenos Aires reports gold premium closing at 266 yesterday.

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London United States New York Pennsylvania Ohio Canadian Pacific Illinois Central St Paul New York Central Mexican Central News Tikes Buenos Ayres

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Insolvency notice for George H. C. Williams

The assignee Alfhevs Sanfold announces a second creditors meeting in the Suffolk Court of Insolvency at Moston on July 24 at 10:00 AM. Creditors may attend to prove claims.

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Probate notice to review second account of trustee Bemis

George P. Bemis as trustee presents second account for allowance. Citations require appearance at Cambridge Probate Court on the first Tuesday of September at 9:00 AM to show cause. Service by weekly publication in the Boston Post for three weeks, last publication two days before court. Witness George M. Brooks, judge, dated August 8, 1891.

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Joseph B. Marvlen Washington Supreme Court Rerio Suffolk Towit Vermont & Massachusetts RR Old Colony Boston Hoston le Boston Post Ateaid Hoston Joan W. McKin Fioutre Elijah George Register Massachd Sarah Hb, Dean Manchester Hills New Hampshire Benjamin C. Dean Hillsborough Vermont & Massachusetts Railroad Company Salt County John W. McKim Esquire Elwas George Julia Twomey Boston Post Jonnx W. McKim Elliat George George P. Bemis Cambridge George M. Brooks J. H. Tyler Massachussetts Frances A. Kofsman Somerville Frank A. Somermer Ieston Post Ly Tyler Regier

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Electric railroad matters extend toward Point Shirley

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Metropolitan Sewage Commission hears grid of city funding plan

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General Police Board Actions Resignations and Reprimand

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Mayor Matthews Inspects Bridgeport Work Trip

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Blanket Man of California

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Money and Stocks dull and weak in Boston market

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Co Quar and Semiannual Shares Listed for Aug Dates

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Boston Stock Exchange Official Sales Report July 21 1991

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Money on call rates reported in New York market

Market Close Stocks and Bonds Report with Mixed Day

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