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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1890

Page

6

Railroad Companies Electric Stocks Snapshot

Furnished by F. W. Deannete a Co. lists Eastern Electric Cable Company pref 50 52 Gethinslectrical Mfg. Co. Union Electric Car Company Thomson-Houston Company 44. 0066 14by Thomson European Elec Welding Co. Cairo Arkansas & Texas firsts 2 to 107 Burlington Cedar Rapids & Northern consols lost 1 at 90 Erie seconds 1 at 103.

F. W. Deannete A Co Devonshire Street Eastern Electric Cable Company Union Electric Car Company Thonson-Houston Company Thomson European Elec, Welding Co Cairo Arkansas Texas Burlington Cedar Rapids & Northern Consols Erie Vaal Bu Boston & Albany Boston & Lowe Boston & Maing Boston & Providence Central of Mass Cheshire Ness Boone W. Mich K. C Ft. 8 Gulf K.C.M St. Lowe Maine Central N.Y Wisconsin W., Nash. & Roch Bell Eastman Phon Toy Mfg Lamson Store Ser. CO Pullman Palace Abe Union Stock Yards Securites Cotton Oil Trust Lay State Renswick Manganese Burton New Chi Boston & Liverpool Co Fort Wayne Illinois Steel CO Desert & EastsShore Maldenee, Co Mechanical Man. Co New York Despatch Co Ll Nat. Tel. Mig. Co Aeeaee Aay FU Pulsels Wes Seer Qs Sugar Refineries CO Tie Yhomson-Houston Elec Ao Trust Aee Tae

Horticultural Society Announces Saturday Shows and Prizes

The Horticultural Society hosts free weekly Saturday shows from noon to 3 pm with sweet peas baskets flowers and herbaceous plants on display. The M B Basson prize a silver vase encourages repeat winners as exhibitors vie for the coveted award and Hardy herbaceous plants from J W Manning will showcase 100 varieties with Latin and common names and country origins. Small fruits and succulent vegetables are highlighted as part of a grand August show aligned with the Society of American Florists convention at the Horticultural Labs.

M. Bb. Faxon J. W. Manning Wall Society of American Florists

Hotel Guests Arrive Amidst Notable Attendees from Across States

At Young's and Parker's hotels a long list of notable guests includes C corporal Tanner and Rev. Dr. E. O. Plage of New York. Presidents and officials from the University of Vermont and other institutions register alongside travelers from Jersey City, Philadelphia, Buffalo, Hartford, Chicago, Boston, and beyond, with attendees from Maine, New Hampshire, and Canada.

Corporal Tanner Young's E. O. Plage New York Parker's Revere Buckham University of Vermont Vencome J. H. Suydam Jersey City N. J C. S. Abercrombie H. R. Jen Ezra ©. Howes Yarmouth Walter K. Ludwig Philladelphia F. W. Robertson, Jr Charleston 5. C A. C. Conway Philadelphia L E. Orchard the World Brounswick Francis J. Dillman Philadelhia I. T. Ramsdell Buffalo N. Y Crce W. M. Polk Derby James Vicbels Hartford Conn J. Walter Wood South Orange Adams J. W. Warner Albany George i. Read U.S.N C. P. Cottrell Westrly N. H. Allen H. N. Ickerman Rutland Solon Bb Erie Penn O. W. Potter Ramily Chicago Humpphreys Youne de Trobriand U.S.A R. SA. French W. G. Chafee Aiken 3. C H. A. Griffin Chino James Entwistle New Game Reid St. John N. B B. Lippincott Josiah D. Flint C. E. Gorman Amherst E. P. Bullard Bridgeport G. H. Roche Baltimore Melville E. Stone Ten Karl C. J. Hubbard Kansas City Tremont J. W. Potts W. Goodrich West Troy Wv. L Lewiston M. H. Buckham J. W. Sanorn Wolfeboro N. Hl J. A. Gammull Wits Ostawa, Can W. J. Smith Philadel

Leda Montague Extradition Approved in Arson Case

In Wolftown Canada Leda Montague held on arson charges awaiting extradition petition grant. The court orders transfer to Canada once Washington papers arrive.

United States District Court Nelson Leda Montague Wolftown Canada Washington

Lawsuit Over Cement Purchases In Equity Court

The Gloucester Isinglass and Glue Company sues The Russia Cement Company in equity to compel performance of a contract for oted fish oils and to secure one third of such purchases. Case voices by Cansten Browne for the complainant and C H Drew y and P K Pucker for the defense. Reserved decision.

Thompson Trial Continues in Richardson et al Case

In Superior Court criminal session July term the major portion of the day was devoted to the trial of Richardson et al on the charge of breaking and entering. The case remains ongoing with proceedings to resume. Other items listed include Commonwealth v. and other titled cases such as Same v. Mahoney and Goggin.

Superiox Thompson Richardson Commonwealth Same

Resolutions of the Board on Death of Samuel D Sawin

The Board of Overseers of the Poor of Charlestown mourns the sudden death of Samuel D Sawin a faithful member. They express deep sorrow pride in his conscientious service and liberal spirit and extend sympathy to his family. The board will close its office on the funeral day and keepers of the loom beard attend the services a body.

Samuel D. Sawin Board of Overseers of the Poor Samuel D.sawin Charlestown Lone Beard

Boston Real Estate Moves and Transit Tangle

In Fast Boston Ludovic Pagenstecher sold his estate on Summer street for 16800 to Edward Steinbrugge. Boston city bought Thomas Solomon's property on Downer street Dorchester for 4070. Aliso land of William HH Finney near Longwood entrance to Back ay Park for 13966. Building activity surges in Fast Boston fourth section and Orient Heights sees many new residences and daily permit filings. West End street railroad asks Brookline to authorize tracks and a single trolley system on Chestnut Hill avenue to a proposed car house.

Fast West End Street Railroad Brookline Selectmen Chestnut Hill Avenue Boulevard Avenue

Money Market and Stock Notes From Boston and New York

The Boston money market was dull with uneven funds at the Clearing House and rates up to 6 percent on time loans. New York exchanges totaled over 105 million dollars, with firm government securities and heavy foreign exchange activity. European silver and gold movements, British imports, and copper stock activity were noted, along with calls for a Boston and Maine stock rise and details on Atchison and St. Louis and San Francisco system earnings and mileage.

Boston New York Exchange Chicago St. Louis San Francisco Telegraph New Orleans Bank Charleston Savannah Frances Reichsmarks London Zimmerman George Rutledge Gibson Watson & Gibson Europe Henri Cevinseni Paris Berlin Germany Globe United States Boston & Maine Atchison Atchison, Topeka & Santa FE Eevee

Dividends Declared by Mason Village Savings Bank and Westinghouse Electric

Mason Village Savings Bank in New Hampshire declares a semi annual dividend of 2 percent in scrip payable September 1 with books closed July 31. Westinghouse Electric Company also declares a semi annual dividend of 4 percent in scrip payable September 1 with books closed July 31.

Mason Village N. H Savings Bank Westinghouselectric Company

London Financial Quotations and Paris Rates

London noon quotations show Consols at 96 for money and 96 6-16 for the September account. Atlantic and Great Western firsts 47 48, Canadian Pacific 64 3-4, Erie 26 1-2, Reading 23 3-4, St Paul 7 1-2, Mexican Central 4 8, Spanish 4s 75. Paris 3 per cent rentes at 92 francs 90 centimes for the account. Discount rate for short bills 3 1/16 per cent.

Boston Stock Exchange Gales, Allonez Arnold Bonanza Development Monte O Ikg Butte & Loston Wee St Au Central Hanover Huron Ironton Kearsarge Mesnard Napa Quincy Santa Fe Tamarack Washington Land Companies Anniston City Rteee Aspinwall Fustou Wees Gly Kosten W. P Boylston Street Sete BM Brookline Seewwee Ly Campobello Seeee Cutler East Boston French Kay Gly Lamouine Weeee Maverick Nowpote Peeesee Sly Payson Sae Yetit Menan San Diego Sullivan Swampscott Youeka West End Winter Harbor Joe Winthrop Lyrh Wollaston Kell Tel Atchison Mort Iy At Fac Lst Ds Bos Moni Isis L. G St. P I D Elk CL & Bie K. C K. O N.Y N. B Do P. D'O L. C. Con Do Inc Bapuroad Companies Tenet Nnee Atch Sop & SF ACLIC London Atlantic & Great Western Canadian Pacific Erie Kiinows Central St. Paul Reading Mexican Central Now Paris

Fennessy Armstrong & Co Promotes London Bills of Exchange

Bank advertises high grade investment bonds as a specialty and offers general banking services.

London

Reorganization Plan for Oregon and Transcontinental Company

The Oregon and Transcontinental Company announces reorganization under The North American Company of New Jersey. Shares will be exchanged on a share for share basis, with stock certificates deposited at Farmers' Loan and Trust Company from July 14 to August 14, 1890, and immediate listing on the New York Stock Exchange.

Kearsage Allouez Centennial Dunkin Atlantic Portage Lake St. Mary’s Canal Mineral Land Compass Messrs Henry Bath & Sons Europe Boston News Bureau European Electric Welding Company London Company City of London Navy Searles Kidder, Peabody & Co Central Trust Company Dune Ic LSP Oregon and Transcontinental Company Anorth American New Jersey Ureron Transcontin Naal North American Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company NEW York Stock Exchange Oregon Farmers Loan and Trust Company Cavalgate Hoyt

Kansas City Money Investment Ten Per Cent Income Offer

A Kansas City Me firm offers a limited increase of capital stock at par with advance notice. Capital $500,000. It owns a well located smelter and refinery, ore and fluxing materials, land holdings, and a product market described as unlimited. Full information provided on application.

Kansas City

Wingernvestment founder William H. Parmenter firms listed

The Wingernvestment company and William H. Parmenter appear with addresses at 50 State Street Boston 50 and 51 Times Building New York 1 Custom House St Providence

The Wingernvestment Company William H. Parmenter State Street Boston Times N. Y Custom House St Providence

New York Money Markets and Stock Playing Out July 80

Money on call remained easy with loans 3 to 4 percent and closing 3 percent. Sterling at 4.85-4.89 in actual business, 4.85 4.89 posted. Government and railroad bonds steady, sugar volatile near 772, cotton oil leads gains amid broad dull finish. Railroad stocks like Rock Island and Lake Shore show strength. Atchison issues and Erie extensions noted amid limited overall movement.

New York Sterling Exchange St. Paul Rock Island Atchison Lackawana Lake Shore Wheeling Lake Erie Hocking Valley Erie Chattanooga Iron Mountain Arkansas

Country Week charity list of donors from Massachusetts towns

The Country Week committee of the B Y M Christian Union acknowledges varying donations to fund vacations for city children. Donors include Sunday schools, fairs, and sewing societies across Marlboro Somerville Haverhill Berlin Jamaica Plain Dorchester Newton Cambridgeport and many others with contributions from groups such as the Unitarian and Universalist churches, women’s guilds, and local clubs.

B. Y. M. Christian Union Marlboro Mass Unitarian Somerville Haverhill Commonwealth Avenue Congregational Sunday School Berlin Jamaica Plain Children’s Fair Dorchester Rebecca Tripp Edith Beale Newton Deweys All Soul’s Church Roxbury Unitarian Church Beverly South Bingham Malden Abbot Academy Andover Universalist Church Cambridgeport Medford Brockton Dedham West Newton William Gray Wallace Street Cambridge Busy Bee Sewing Society Unitarian Sunday School Northampton Alice Seaver Longwood First Universalist Church Sunshine Club Providence A. 1 Concord N. H Lillia Cuddiley Phylis Robbins Unitarian Church Guild South Natick Leicester Unitarian Church Savin Hill King’s Daughters Hast Milton Weston

Kitfield Retirement and Customs Board Change

General Appraiser Kitfield of the Custom House retires August 1 as a new administrative customs law takes effect. His private secretary William F. Murray resigns to match the changeover.

Kitfield Custom House William F. Murray

Leather and produce lead July 30 market report

The leading markets show leather advancing with boots and shoes strong, and fruits and meats holding steady. In the city horse market, second hand horses sell at auction while Western beef and other stock move slowly with low prices amid a hot season.

California

Leather trade shows continued favorable market and rising prices

The leather trade experiences steady improvement with growing demand and limited stock. Prices rise across hem lock sole, rough, grain, and calf leathers as New York markets firm, buyers return, and production stays tight. belts, harness, and finished calf skins remain in firm demand.

Boot and Shoe Trade Shows Firm Market Upticks

The boot and shoe market shows stronger activity with rising prices in general and higher costs for manufacturers due to leather and material price increases. Some traders discount old prices to retain customers, but most firms press for full new rates as heavy goods trade remains satisfactory and spring samples spark optimism. Foreign dry hides market stays firm with good demand but limited stock as importers hesitate to sell for arrival. For Buenos Aires and Montevideo.

New York Buenos Aires Montevideo California Ipalac Izei2iec Avil Casey Buneos Ayres

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