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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1894

Page

5

Stocks Fluctuate On Erratic Monday Session

The market showed broad weakness with many stocks soft while Sugar and Lead rose, closing near day highs after a late spurt. Tariff gloom in Washington and insider activity rumors around Atchison dominated floor chatter as mining and railroad shares slid. Bond and currency markets remained calm with New York funds in demand and bullion in the treasury easing to 62,561,537 dollars. Boston sterling rates and foreign exchange dealings were steady as a large franc transfer drew attention.

Washington Atchison St. Paul Missouri Pacific Union Pacific Boston New York Sterling Exchange Paris

Officials report of daily bond sales and prices

July 23 official report details the highest and lowest daily bond prices along with closing figures and bid and asked prices. Bonds traded with varied ranges, reflecting market activity and liquidity for the day.

Atchison Ee Eewee Golis Ccs del & Ee Eee 1& W Seewe D&rg Maneae Manitoba Midh Cent Missouri Pac Wu NY & NE Ad Pa Ae Gong TR Ay O & W Nor Pac Dig Css S Rich & W P St Paul St P & Om Sree Tenn G ‘& Ty Sestinew DOKRE Prcs Oc Aiswais Union Pac Eos St Wabash Western Union Wh& LE Wis Cent

Charlestown Votes On Bridge Project Debate

The text argues against a bill linked to Charlestown’s new bridge, stating the bridge is already provided outside the bill and will be built regardless of the outcome. It urges voters to support a practical elevated railroad plan, labeling the proposed option impractical and unrelated to the bridge.

Charlestown

Along the Water Front in Boston Harbor Revisions and Vessels

The William Sprague restores after a $5000 overhaul with Captain George Taylor pleased with performance. British steamer Brookline from Port Antonio carried passengers L D Baker and others, while Indianapolis from Bluefields brought Mrs M B Lamont. Dry dock work on Tordenskjold and Zambrana, with W o r c e s t e r and Carroll stranded at Nut Island to be salvaged or repurposed. A stray fifteen foot dory was found at Crescent Beach and a man left behind beer bottles, while Commodore Dixon's Sylvie finished a two week cruise to St John Maine. Captain Davidson seeks a large side wheel, cattlemen seek passage to England, and crowding at C Ballem’s Commercial Street to cross to England, with Sagamore and British Queen sailing soon.

William Sprague Boston Tow Boat Company George Taylor Brookline Anderson Port Antonio Jam L. D. Baker J. H. Baker B. Luscomb B. R. Luscomb Indianapolis Lamont Bluefields Nicaragua M. B. Lamont Simpson Tordenskjold Henry Anderson Longwharf Antonio Zambrana Simpson’s Baracoa Worcester Carroll Nut Island Murphy Post Mr. Murphy Crescent Beach Bell Cottage George Dame Dory Dixon Sylvie Saxton St. John N. B Boston Maine Davidson Stamford New York Plymouth England Sagamore

Voters split over elevated road plans in Roxbury Dorchester

Residents in Roxbury Highlands Dorchester and South Boston seek an elevated road while fearing the bill will not deliver an L line. Mayor Matthews hints Meigs road may never be built, risking delays to rapid transit in Boston if partial construction fizzes out.

Roxbury Highlands District Dorchester Boston Matthews

Murphy as Fire Commissioner Hit With Packed Field

The piece notes possible installation of John R. Murphy as fire commissioner despite uncertain aldermen approval. It cites candidates Edward J. Flynn, ex Alderman P. J. Donovan, Philip J. Doherty, Senator William Carberry, and Bar kis, with Roxbury and Charlestown interests, while South and East Boston weigh in and the water board post held by Colonel Thomas F. Doherty is acknowledged.

John R. Murphy Wires Murphy Edward J. Flynn Flynn Charlestown Bunker Hill P. J. Donovan Philip J. Doherty Roxbury William Carberry Barkis South Boston East Boston Water Board Thomas F. Doherty

War on the Lottery Leads to Arrests at City Broker Office

Police arrest Richard Palmer and Martin Tenney on a warrant alleging they maintain a lottery tied to L. F. Crosby broker at 265 Washington Street. Officers seized ticket order stubs but found no physical tickets and requested a July 25 continuance. bail set at $500 each.

Hanley Richard Palmer Martin Tenney Parmenter

Shipping News Mini Almanac July 24

The July 24 shipping page lists arrival and clearance of several steamers and schooners, including Brookline Indianapolis Halifax Williamsport Cumberland Tremont Argus and multiple barges. Vessels from Philadelphia Halifax Portland St John N B and Portsmouth noted with crews and tow details. Also recorded are sailings of H M Whitney Baracoa and tug operations with barges along the coast.

Brookline Anderson Port Antonio Jam Indianapolis Lamont Bluefields Nie Halifax Pye Richardson & Barnard Williamsport Philadelphia Rattlesnake Cumberland Thompson St. John N. B Hastport Tremont Craig Portland Argus Moonbeam Hercules Elmwood Beechwood Willie A. McKay Provincetown Matheson Benjamin F. Poole Ross Norfolk Samuel Lyzach Weppener Sarah Hunter Maxwell Glenera Adams Lynx Kintley Annie Gale H. M. Whitney New York Boston Yarmouth Dudley Pray Harvard Triton J. I. Merry Samuel E. Spring Norfolk, Va Port Johnson Salem R. C. Vest Port Johna Portsmouth N. H

Steamship Schedules and Freight Rates London Boston 19th Century

Steamer PARTHIAN sails from Philadelphia to Boston on Tuesday July 24 at 3 p.m. Steamer INDIAN leaves Boston central wharf for Philadelphia on Wednesday July 25 at 3 p.m. Freight to Charleston Savannah Wilmington via steamer and West via rail shipped free of commissions. Passage ten dollars, round trip eighteen, meals and rooms included. Apply F P Wing Central Wharf Boston. B B Sampson treasurer and gen mgr 89 State Street Fiske Bldg Boston. No wharfage.

Parthian Philadelphia Boston Central Wharf Charleston Savannah Wilmington West F. P. Wing B. B. Sampson Mgr State Street Fiske Bldg

City park assessment apportionment notice 1804

City of Boston announces apportionment of park improvements assessments for 1805 1806 and 1897 to be added to annual taxes with interest. Requests may be made at the Park Commissioners office Exchange Building 53 State Street until August 1 1804 after which un apportioned demands will be issued and the right of apportionment ends. Signed by Paul H Kendrick Francis A Walker Charles I Sir Ragon on the Board of Park Commissioners.

Edward J. Hickey Boston County of Suffolk Commonwealth of Massachusetts Thomas J. Kenny Merchants’ Bank State Street Hyde Park County of Norfolk Huntington Avenue Real Estate and Building Company Central Avenue Westminster Street Norfolk Registry of Deeds Safford Street Medford D. H. McKay Arthur Hodges Middlesex Bellevue Street Breece Mining Company James A. Glass City Hall Ferries William J. Burke Superintendent of Ferries East Boston Suffolk Honora Hickey Francis J. Butler Boston Post John W. McKim, Esquire Elijah George Register

Typewriters for sale or rent by A. R. Andrews

For sale or rent all makes ribbons and typewriter supplies for all machines A R Andrews at 19 Court street offers complete service and supplies including ribbons cleaners and repair parts to cover every model and user need.

A. R. Andrews Court St

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