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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1890

Page

3

Railroads Earnings Rise in 1889 Despite Flood Losses

The Poor's Manual preview shows 1889 railroad gross earnings at about $1.004 billion with elevated lines adding to totals. Net traffic earnings rose, while expenses per mile edged down. Tonnage increased 72 percent 1882–1889, but freight rates fell below 1 cent per ton mile since 1888, limiting revenue gains.

Interstate Commerce Commission United New York Brooklyn United States Mississippi Rocky Mountains Middle States South Et Eport

Rail, freight rates and railroad projects in brief

A round of rail rate changes and line news from across the region. Eastbound rate reductions for dressed beef and cattle are blamed for a projected $750,000 revenue loss over ten weeks. New lines near Buffalo to Portland seek rapid construction while San Antonio roads face receivership shifts. A Wakefield station opens on Boston Maine, and fare reductions to Providence occur on New York and New England. The Chicago Grand Trunk rejects a universal bill of lading, risking broader impact.

Chicago Providence Boston New York New England Chicago & Grand Trunk Grand Trunk India Wharf North River Urand West H. M. Whitney Lidia

Abatement Hearing on Jenney Oil Refinery Nuisance

The Joint Committee on Health held a preliminary hearing in the Council chamber on the Jenney Oil Refinery nuisance at West First Street South Boston. Property owners testified of foul oily odors soot and depreciation of rents while city officials noted dock drainage issues and potential sewering options.

Joint Committee On Health Department Council Jenney West First Street South Boston Stacey Norris Michael J. Ryder Cornelius Callahan John Quinn, Jr E Street Martin Bulger Durgin Board of Health John Manning Thomas Keyes Dennis ¥. Brennan George Donegan GC. J. Callahan Gallagher Charles Mystic Charles H. Hersey Hersey Bros Mr. Gallagher W. 8. Cherrington James Morse George H. Comey Pennsylvania Walter Jenney

Old Guard of Massachusetts Holds Nantasket Party

Members of the Old Guard of Massachusetts with wives and friends, about fifty, gathered at the Pacific House Nantasket yesterday afternoon. After ashore dinner a small business was followed by stories and songs before returning by steamer. Officers in charge included Major Charles A. Young and Captain George F Chapin with others named.

Old Guard Massachusetts Pacific House Nantasket Charles A. Young George F. Chapin James P. Frost H. J. Hooton Henry C. Dimond H. J. Halgreen

Franconia Burned After Ashore Sinking Near Fernandina

The steamer Franconia bound for Baltimore from New York loaded with phosphate ran aground on Fernandina shoals in a southwest gale. Fire broke out in the early morning, forcing all 16 crew to abandon ship. they were rescued by boats and the Wade Hampton tug. The vessel was a total loss and uninsured.

Jacksonville Fla Franconia New York Fernandina Baltimore O’brien The Fernandina Bar City of Austin Wade Hampton

Embarrassed in Business at Belair Manufacturing

At a creditors meeting in Pirrsbecy the Belair Manufacturing Company shows liabilities of 84 000 dollars against assets of 37 000. Dispute over whether the old company or the trustees running affairs since failure six years ago is responsible. Possible compromise. mill may close after stock is sold and 200 workers may lose jobs. In Salem Peabody dry goods firm declares insolvency, offers 40 cents on the dollar within twenty days. another bidder offers 60 cents. Assets include stock in store deposits and a wood lot with horses and carriages. liabilities total 20614.91.

Belair Manufacturing Company Philadelphia Salem John P. Peabody Boxford

Strange reunion ends in flight at North Main Street

Providence report recalls Mrs Birtwistle of 446 North Main Street who, after a long separation, faced a pistol threat when her first husband returned from ten years away. She escaped, while the ex husband vanished. She had since remarried under the belief her first spouse was drowned.

Providence

First Impressions and Paine's Furniture Warerooms

A passage emphasizes first impressions in homes and literature, noting a clever author crafts engaging openings while a host creates hospitality through furniture. It highlights Paine's Furniture Warerooms on Canal Street as the city’s best venue to study hall furniture in varied styles.

Paine Canal Street

Boston Bound Vessels Sailed From Various Ports

A list of ships and barks bound for Boston with origins and sailing dates. Notable entries include Annie Lewis from Buenos Ayres in June, Ben Avon from Calcutta in April, Boylston from Cienfuegos in July, and many other vessels with routes such as Singapore, Copenhagen, Ponce, and Montevideo plus several dates and positions noted.

Boston Annie Lewis Am. Bark Buenos Ayres Ben Avon Br. Bark Calcutta Boylston Cienfuegos Delaware Breakwater Cambasdoon Singapore Charger Cora Copenhagen Penarth Eleanor Nor. Bark Rosario Elwell Pisagua Estella Br. Brig Fooling Suey Law. Bark Iloilo Guy Goss Aim. Bark Port Blakeley Punta Arena Nantucket Am. Sch Sierra Leone Sarah St. Michaels Lamar Anter Arta Topan Zanzibar Timothy Field St. Marc

Mail Closes at Boston for Multiple Steamship Routes

A dense timetable lists mail deadlines from Boston for routes via New York and Halifax to the Windward Islands, Curaçao, Trinidad, Jamaica, Costa Rica, and beyond. It includes special addressed correspondence for Europe, the Caribbean, and Central America with various ships and dates in late July through August.

St. Croix St. Thoms Windward Islands Stormuda New York Brazil St. Thomas Martinique Guadeloupe Barbados Trinidad Demerara Steamship Finance Newport News Bermuda Orinoco Great Britain Ireland France Belgium Netherlands Switzerland Italy Spain Portugal Germany Austria Denmark Sweden Norway Russia Turkey Normannia Fortune Island Jamaica Jeremie Costa Rica Port Limon Alvena Central America Guatemala South Pacific Colon City of Para St. Pierre and Miquelon Halifax Boston Guytown Belize Aguan St. Domingo Cape Hayts Turks Island Geo. W. Clyde Iso Venezuela Dutch Guiana Beldium Umbria Yucatan Campeche Tabasco Chiapas Cuba Niagara Cucacoa Savanilla Trinidad and Tobago Curacoa Caracas Amsterdam Nova Scotia Yarmouth la Bourgogne Havre Truaillo Edith Hough New Orleans Miquelon Newfoundland Tlalifax Yavonia Great Britain and Ireland

Trans-Pacific Mails From San Francisco to Asia and Pacific

Shipping notice detailing mail sailings to Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and dependent Chinese ports via Belgic and routes excluding British India and Dutch Indies. Also lists Australian and Pacific routes aboard Australia and Zealandia with closing Boston mail deadlines in August.

Japan Shanghai Hong Kong Indies India Straits Settlements Siam Dutchest Indies Belgic San Francisco Boston Hawaiian Islands Australia New Zealand Fiji Samoan Zealandia

Shipping News Mini Almanac Dispatch

A compact shipping almanac entry for a Wednesday in July, noting high water and sun moon positions. Includes cryptic time notations and lengths of day, with scattered numerical markers and partial reference to a radio or telegraph call sign.

Port of Boston Port Entries and Ship Movements July 28

Incoming steamers Cumberland Olivette Penobscot Kennebec Portland George A Chafee Nereid and others arrive from various ports with passengers and cargo including lumber and sugar. Cleared vessels depart for Liverpool Aracoa Grand Hassan North Sydney and St John NB with cargoes. Coastwise and sailing craft listed with destinations including Portland Bath New York and Philadelphia.

Tunsday Cumberland Thompson St John Eastport Portland Muse E A Waldron Olivette Mckay Bar Harbor Penobscot Ingraham Wangor Kennevec Collins Bath Donovan George A Chafee Godfrey Gloucester Ark J Fl Victner & Co Lark Tent Dickerman Boston Chisholm Apalachicolia Neponset Ark P C Petersen Gnoe Schmidt Cienfuegos Delaware Philadelphia Neva Deiory Shegawake Ogden Harrington Newport News Eri Anderson W 'M Snow Maddox Perth Amboy Schis Eben Fisher Reynolds Maggie P Smith Douglass Carrie Strong Strong Susan N Pickering Haskell Hoboken Swisboston Adams Davis Brothers Rondout Max, Kelley Port Au Prince Green Knoebel & Co Everett Eaton Downing’s Snowman C F Williams Bangor Calvin Austin Hattie M Howes Handy Kennebec New York J W Linnell Lawn Tiverpool Christian Johnson Baracoa Yarmouth Bercules Newburyport Brookside Confidence Sullivan Lawin Adelia Carleton Lucy W Snow Cape Verde Islands Geo Moulton, Jr Scandinavian Governor Saugerties Highland Light Orion Sooloo Hercules Rockside Katie J Loyt HULL Antigua Evviva Stuart Barbados St Thomas Ad Anita Small Martinique Bermuda Gaetano Repetta Ogno Varbados Laguayra Calculta Port Jane Stronsa Brooks Exin’s Isle Dundrennan Glenburn San Francisco Caibarien Matanzas Erickgen Ilavana N of Colon San Marcos Glace Bay Ashton, McKenzie Swansea Havana City of Columbia Hillshoro Luta Price Copp Carlotta Read Newark Halifax John E Shatford Manitoba Johnston Glasgow Para Allanca Point-A-Pithee el Callao Porto Rlco Buteshire Pisagua Marquis of Lorne Vickery Igeon Voint Del Ppanama Colima Acapulco Port Swaln Lernard Hall Wrake Liverpool San Mayra Edward Stewart Harlow Richmond Oth Josephine Annie W Weston H C. Sibley Hitchborn New Orleans Woodville Fea Rachel Emery Turner Wanderng Jew Little United States Aspatogan Scott St Lucia An Sable Preston P J Palmer Kay Hypatia Parhsboro Ada Browne Buick Seh Clengariff Wilson LO Janelro Florence Duncan Baltimore Puritan McNair Nordenskjold Anse Montreal Fred Pitchfield Young Blue Bird Mcdonald Mabel Jobs Une Mary Ls Bliss Fanning Pouce Mississippi Benson Symnby Mareca Moen Mare Roth Buenos Ayres Barks Catharine Heany Fido Sveuingen Dusty Miller Linghes Carnarvon Kate Burrill Beveridge Sydney Venice Dugue Herbert Rice Bunham J M Flanagan Noblea Annie A Booth Odell Mary George Lanie Cobb Falkingham Ann & Valentine Ambrose Wicklow Geraldine Goodwin D W B McLean T W McKay Roberts Olivia Hatfield City Island Mattie Russell Indian Saxon Providence Simmons Galventon George F Prescott Doyle Vinaihaven Newcastle Uly Sir Mary L Crosby Delaware Breakwater Fred E Richards Reed Demerara Galera Rockland C E Uhier San Pedro Mercury Mag Stonington Conn Aar Schs Vapor Bartlett Gale Steelman Julius Siaker Merry Raritan River Joe Sawyer Millbridge Robert Byron Baker M H Read Finney Haverhill J W Warren Albert W Smith Allen Green Wila_ Tizeon Fostina Milford Osprey Helen Thompson H Prescott Abbie Chase Menana Mollie Rhodes Vineyard Haven Sabrina Harrington Gladys Edgett A Lownes McKiel Augusta Herrick Kerrigan Ruth S Hodgdon Holmes Zampa Lambert Machias Richard Hill Whitmore Thomaston Elia Maud Hilsboro Winroda Wood Calais New Bedford Icis Mary C Carroll Jennie G Pillsbury Wild Pigeon George H Mills Cygnet Abbie 5S Kimecy Isaac Burpee Williams Shulee Mary May Day Perry Gen Hall Maloney James Deputy Barter Freddie A Iliggins Higgins Green’s Landing Benjamin Oliver Yarding Asan Pervere Jones Sullivan Thomas Boog Somers Lanesville J G Fell Crowley Pigeon Cove Dexter Clark Theall Hattie Nickerson Nickerson Belfast Branford Mary E Graham Richardson Quincy Point Eva D Rose Kennett J M Kennedy Woodward Ellsworth Ronaout Grace Stevens Derby Seekath Mary Walter Francis Edwards Montgomery Wilmington Aaone Rich Galveston Harry White Cosgrove Bark Lydia Springle Greytown Mic Albertine

Freights and Charters. New York to Antwerp and beyond

New York bills unchanged for July 9. Charters include Eurore-ship Hainut 14,000 bbls refined petroleum New York Antwerp owner account. bark Favorit 3,000 bbls Philadelphia Trishport. Vincenzo Galatola tobacco New York Naples 27s 6d. Emanuele 14,000 cases refined petroleum New York Lona. San Francisco July 29 charters Wm TH Macey Cork Havre Antwerp grain at 41s 3d. FS Ciampa 42s 6d. Harrowsdale 43s 9d. Province 40s, all prior to arrival.

New York Eurore Antwerp Favorit Philadelphia Trishport Vincenzo Galatola Tobacco Naples Emanuele Lona San Prancisco Macey Cork Havre Ciampa Same Harrowsdale Province

Multiple ships and routes listed from Halifax July 28

Shipping news records numerous vessels arriving and sailing from ports worldwide. Entries name ships such as Albany City of Columbia Batavia and others, with origins New York Quebec Halifax Bathurst and destinations including Yokohama and Hong Kong, detailing July sailings and July 28 confirmations.

Amsterdam Rotterdam Vandersee New York Antwerp Derbyshire Williams San Francisco Falmouth Lavinia Montreal Bowling Trenmore Olsen Bathurst Belfast Finland Dalhousie Dantzic Sorensen FOWEY Amy A Lane Roberts Fleetwood Aftensjernen Nor Hansen Baie Verte Terze Johnson Parrsboro Glasgow Martha Reid Jones Greenock Anna Quebec Royal Visitor Balt Garston Columbia Gjertsen Harwich Witsta Warf St John Larne Ebenezer Newcastle London Therese Wang Clara Ericksen Montevideo Heinrich Raiken Koopman Talcahuano Madeira Albania Philadelphia Naples Olympia Sewpors Eng Resource Batavia Yokohama Hong Kong Yokoyama Manuel Liaguno Bruce Wachusett Smith

New Tonnage Launches Reported at Noank and Bath

New York bound tugboat Atwood for C Raymond Co line is launched at Noank on July 2 to receive machinery. In Bath Maine the four masted schooner Stevene at New Zealand yard is set to launch August 5 if weather allows.

Noank Conn

Marine Notes from Boston to London Currents

A compilation of sea reports dated July 20 to July 29 from Boston Philadelphia Fernandina Antigua New London Chatham Sourabaya New Bedford and London. Vessels include Avonmore Rhenania Franconia Americus Caledra Clara E Simpson Lancer Vorwarts Wicklow Moonbeam and others with incidents of wrecks, sinkings, fires, groundings, and cargo recoveries.

Port ship movements show diverse Atlantic traffic

APALACHICOLA and multiple ports report arrivals and clearances of bark freilchrist Henry A Wood and a flotilla including Mary Ann McCann Maud Briggs Lucy J Warren Georgianna and more. From Baltimore Brunswick Bridgeport Danversport Dutch Island Harbor Fort Monroe Pernandina Georgetown Hyannis Islesford and others vessels sailing for New York Boston Portland and other ports with cargoes and crews noted.

Apalachicola Lucy J Warren Georgianna Boston Baltimore Sci Rt Pdibber Pinkham Georgetown Pirate Port Antonio Jie Barrowmore Liverpool Midlothian Chatham Caspian Swhs van Name & King Curtis Hoboken Carrie S Hart sSouthard Providence Sunlight Green New York Brunswick Mary F Godfrey Godfrey Annair Bishop Rulon Mary C. Bennett St John Flyaway Thomas Ipswich Ancusta Provincetown Julia Frances Anderson Fall River Icis Garland Augusta J Fabens Gloucester Jachin Henderson Port Liberty Bingham William C Bee Somes Sound Wim M Lverett Greenport Fortress Monroe Holden Husted Bahia Philadelphia Bark Humor Bolin Aracaja Pernandina Abbie Clifford Storer L Lockwood Evans Cassie F Bronson Bennett Bangor Hyannis Annie E Stevens Tice Elizabethport Rightaway Nickerson Plymouth E P Willard Sechs Adams J C Cottinghan Bishop West Gouldsboro Electa Bailey L A Plumer Howes Wm Mason Crowell Cotnit Nothwell Islesford Mer Mabel Millbridge Claire Kingston MYS Desert Ferry Ocean King Warren Potter Andrew Wm Pickering Emily Franklin Catherine G A Pierce Albany B Ward Stanley Sullivan Machiasport Emma R Smith Maib Oakes Norfolk Erastus Wiman Newport News Dorchester Coila John Paull J & Weden Portsmouth New Bedford Cygnet Dalton Win Todd Wood Calais Hastings Cory Sens Cerdic Williams Horatio Slocum South Orrington Henry Clay Haines Viewpore Silas McLeon Duncan Weymouth George Edwin Susan Stetson Gott South Amboy Bildeford Hero Plummer Providencs Marcia Cole Machias Lizzie Parker New Haven Perkins Kendall Vapor Bartlett Stonington Rover Hubbard Robbins Wiscasset Newbury Port Slerewes York Kaiser Wilhelm II Bremen Jersey City Swansea Jamaica St Ann’s Bay Jam Illinois Antwerp Margarida Silva Victoria Brazil Fredk Roessner Good Charleston Harry & Aubrey Manzanilla Bayles Richmond Lux London Wyoming Belgravia Glasgow Mascotte Clyde Turks Island America Anns Bay Havana Bohemia Leithouser Hamburg Herman Winter Hugin Che Lucy Miller Stubbs Valencia Eastport Colorado Jenking Hull Cameo Rich St Ronans Campbell Falcon Jinghes Baracca George W Clyde Kolmer Grand Lark Lizzie Cury Mitchener Port Natal Seutola Cafiero Napes Balder Hotel Wellington Robert More Neilson Bridgetown Genoa Hiolmes Irins Gardner Bear River Lotion Manville George da Willey Towr Dem Hell Gate Acar Doyle Shunlee Grace Cushing Sprane Avis Forsyth Thomas B Garland Crosby St Andrews Paragon Dawes BW Morse Reed Kennebec J Willard Portland Ringleader Thomaston Jessie Barlow Barlow Julian Bailey George Lir Ferguson Ryder Rondout Belfast James Duffield Jones Povidence H L James Virginia New Laven Billey Marsden Amboy Lynn Voltsmouth Emily S Raymore Dover Peekeill Arcola Eliot Lillian M Warren Deerle Cordova Green’s Landing Frank Pierce Campobello Port Gamble Anglo American Smith Port Blakely Pascagoula Miss Stacy Clark Rower Matanzas Soares Rio Janeiro Bond Prosteso Peri Amboy Gardin Poriland Winslow Clark Lavania Campbell Vail Mattie E Flinton Gamage Apphia Analia Willard J M Warailes Littlejohn Wmouth A W Ellis Ryder Clexter Frederick Burgess Kennelh Mattie J Alles Crocket Bluehill Armelia Frankiin Bramball Drinkwaer

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