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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1884

Page

3

Road work extends Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley line

Work advances on the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley road from Greensboro toward Delton with many convicts employed. Anticipated completion is by fall. Contracts awarded for grading the southern extension from Shoe Heel to Bennettsville.

Cape Fear Yadkin Valley Greensboro N. C Delton Shoe Heel Bennettsville

Markets by Telegraph recall cotton receipts and prices

The table lists receipts, net and gross, coastwise movement, shipments and stocks at principal U S cotton markets with June 17 midland prices. It notes Charleston, Memphis, New York tone, and price changes at various ports, including New York uplands at 11 1/16 cents and Cincinnati Norfolk Balt imore adjustments, plus domestic market details from New York Chicago and other cities. It also covers flour soy, rye, corn, and petroleum figures across the same date, with notable exports to Britain France and Continent and consolidated stock totals.

Portland Oregon Oregon Railway and Navigation Company Oregon Transcontinental Railroad Company Oregon Improvement Company Northern Pacific Terminal Company T. Jefferson Coolidge William Endicott, Jr N. P. Hallowell Boston Elijah Smith John H. Hall New York Charles L. Colby Milwaukee W.5s. Ladd Henry Failing H. W. Corbett C. A. Dolph CG. I. Prescott L. Brooke C. H. Lewis Messrs. Colby and Hall A. H. Holmes W. H. Starbuck Oregon Transcontinental T. J. Coolidge William Ladd Paul Schultze J. J. Higginson Elijai Smith John Muir C. H. Prescott C. J. Smith D. F. Thompson William 8. Gibson Edward 8. Adams Robert Harris Henry Villard R. Koehler Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company John C. Bullitt Oregon Transcontinental Company Farmers Loan and Trust Company New York and New England New Britain Willimantic Clark Erie Fishkill Oston New Haven The Economist United States Mid Wing Uplands Great Britain France Consolidated Americas Charleston Memphis Louisville Mobile Norfolk Wilmington New Orleans Savannah St. Louis Cincinnati Baltimore City Minnesota Chicago Duluth English Island Tige Lord South America Liverpool Commercial Bulletin

Atlantic and Great Western firsts and other rail figures

London reports mixed railway firsts and declines across lines with Erie Illinois Central and Pennsylvania showing gains in interchange rates. In Liverpool cotton market prices ease with dull futures and substantial receipts and sales amid buyer’s preference. notable bales and futures quoted for July August and September contracts.

London Erie New York

Legal Docket Summary of Rail Cases in Second Session

In the second session the docket lists cases including Gavin versus Metropolitan Railroad Company, Kenney versus Boston and Maine, Gerry versus Powers, and Leeas versus Willis. Orders entered authorize proceedings and set next steps in the Maine Railroad case.

Gavin Met R.R Kenney Boston Gerry Powers Maine R. R Leeas Willis

New Yorks Beat Boston in 12th on Long Contested Visit

The New Yorks defeated the Boston club 7 to 6 after 12 innings at Boston Grounds. Whitney started at first, Connor and Ward had key hits, and Manning starred in center with six put outs and a double play. Attendance 2,675. The Phillies then beat the Bostons for the first time on their home ground, Ferguson holding Boston to four hits as Philadelphia won 7 to 0.

Boston New Yorks Morrill Whitney Gothamites Burlinton Providence Price Ward Ewing Gillespie Connor Manning Hackett McKinnon Hankinson Bostons Buflinton Connors Caskins Sutton Ball Kegley Bufinton Burns Phillies Philadelphia Ferguson McLean Philadelphias Crowley Hines Hornung R. B. TB PO. A. B Purcell Mulvey Andrews Farrar Bostom Chicago New York Cleveland Buffale Detroit Union Grounds Union Association Nationals of Washington Commercial Association Boston Boys

Court judgments list in Alabama claims proceedings

Washington notes renderings of numerous judgments with interest across many claim numbers including Emery, Williams Dodge, Barley, Bradford, Fox, Boyd, Rand, Brown, Greeley, Smith, Lunt, Waite, Richardson, Warren, Poor, Sterling, Ingraham, Willard, Tobey, Russell, Classen, Preant, Mason partners, and others. The docket covers settlements against individuals and firms with dates ranging from 184 to 1882 and adjournment of the session.

Washington Court of Commissioners of Alabama Nicholas Emery Williams. Dodge Charles M. Barley John Bradford Henry Fox David Boyd Boyd & Hanson Enoch G. Willard Enoch Tobey John 5. Russell Joan Russell James M. Classen Henry Preant Henry T. Robinson John Mason, Jr John L. O. Sicard & Co Adolphe Deluze de la Compaigne d’ Assurances Maritimes du Havre United States la Compagnie d’ Assurances Generalles Maritimes United la Compagnie A’ Assurances Generalles Maritimes Edward Boardman Edward F. Winslow Edward A. Price Fred K. Butterfield James F. Maury Maury Brothers Charles C. Goodhue Nlorace Gray Goodhue & Co John W. Butterfield Benjamin Smith Edward H. Dutton John P. Townsend Dutton & Townsend

Provisions of the Will of Mrs Fenno Tudor

The Nahant estate inventory filed in Salem probate shows real estate valued at 101750 with various Nahant properties listed and netted after mortgages. personal estate totals 66801.27 including numerous shares, notes, deposits, and jewelry. The will provisions include 70000 to 80000 in public bequests, with 50000 earmarked for a Nahant park but town prefers a public library. an appeal to the supreme court challenges probate approval.

Fenno Tudor Nahant Salem Muolis Garden Frederick Tudor Fremont Cottage Central Fremont Field Chapman Tri-mountain Bass Point Gilbertville Orseto County New York Tudor Company Highland Street Railway Company Webster Manufacturing Company Long Islind Railroad Company Pembroke Mills Nahant Land Company China Manufacturing Company Oakland Garden Association Nahant Steamboat Company Somerville Horse Railroad Company Oriental Coffee Company W. Tudor E. BE. T. Hart City of Sylvester Brown Mullett Brothers Brew Supreme Court

Nantasket Beach Holiday Draws Thousands for Festive Entertainment

About 6000 people enjoyed the day at Nantasket Beach with four Boston and Hingham steamers running hourly until 9 PM. The Twilight Hall steamer and bands performed for excursionists while hotels and the skating rink added attractions. The Hotel Nantasket opened later and offered ocean views, dining, and ample promenade space. The sixth regiment band played, exhibits by Prof Livesey and child skater Allie Lawry drew cheers, and a new hard wood skating floor enhanced the rink. The day was praised for fine weather and broad enjoyment ahead of the hotel opening on the 20th.

Nantasket Beach Boston and Hingham Steamboat Company Nantasket Rockland Cafe Fifth Regiment Standish Arlington Pilgrim Houses Pacific Central 8.Moxon Livesey Allie Lawry

Meeting at Brown University Officers Elected Phi Beta Kappa

The Rhode Island Phi Beta Kappa chapter met at Manning Hall Brown University Providence June 17 adjourning to University hall. President Merrick Lyon presided as officers were elected including Rowland Hazard secretary W C Poland treasurer C S Gott and committees appointed. New members admitted Edwin Brown Edward Hazard Rev A K Potter Horace W Willard Rev David H Taylor Francis W Shepardson. The chapter deferred action on joining the national council for another year.

Brown University Providence RK. I Rhode Island Phi Beta Kappa Society Manning Hall University Hall Merrick Lyon National Council of Chapters Senate of the Council Edwin Brown D. D Columbia Edward H. Hazard Brown Rev A. K. Potter Boston Horace W George M. Carpenter, Jr F. A. Gaskell William B. Weeden John H. Appleton Emory Lyon Frederic Denison Albert Harkness John Larter Brownwoods David W. Hoyt Reuben A. Guild LL. D Rhodes B. Chapman Bunker Hill Monument Association The Historical Society Somerset Street Robert C. Winthrop 8.K. Lothrop Winthrop Thomas G. Appleton Thomas B. Harris James 8. Amory Association F. W. Lincoln Timothy T. Sawyer Granite Lodge George Bancroft Henry W. Peabody Salem Henry D. Dupee Laren G. du Bois Henry H. Turner Mellen Chamberlain Francis B. Austin, Jr Washington B. Thomas Robert Treat Paine, Jr Arthur Batch Edwin Wright Geo. Wigglesworth Stanton Blake John F. Andrew Arthur Amory James Dana, Jr Edwin Stearns Lincoln Messers Thomas C. Amory William 8. Appleton Leverett Saltons Uriel Crocker

Oak Island summer fete lights debut with electric glow

Several thousand people enjoyed a June 17 day and evening at Oak Island with skating dancing swinging ball playing bowling and menagerie viewing. In the evening 25 electric lights of the American system illuminated the grove for the first time by Union Electric Light and Power company. The beach station is fully equipped with land patent building engines dynamos poles wires and lamps installed in three weeks.

Oak Island Union Electric Light and Power Company

City Council Bribery SAGA Delays Water Works Tender

Toronto rumors swirl after three aldermen report being approached for votes by Holly Manufacturing Company agents from Lockport New York regarding a pumping engine contract for the water works. After an animated debate the matter was sent to the county judge for investigation with likely arrests expected for bribery in Canada.

Toronto Holly Mannufacturing Oe Lockport N. Y Canada

Butler Accepts Greenback Nomination in Historic Letter

Lowell June 12 1854 General Benjamin Butler responds to Indianapolis convention with deep respect for the nation’s finances. He defends the Legal Tender Currency and opposes a revival of paper currency controlled by private corporations, urging continued support for Jacksonian principles and broader reforms for labor, land, and interstate commerce. He closes with a pledge to stand with the committee and its aims.

Butler Lowell Mass Indianapolis Supreme Court of the United States Andrew Jackson Jackson School Jackson Benj. F. Buren

Pittsburg Iron Market Flat as Democrats Meet

Pittsburg notes no change in the dull iron market as buyers await the Democratic National Convention. Demand centers on small lots with prices steady: No 1 foundry pig four months 19 20. No 2dlo 18 1. No 1 mill four months 21 1s. Bessemer 20 21. steel rails 35 36 nominal with some bids lower. old T rails 23 ½. No 1 wrought scrap 20 23 1. merchant bar 60 days 17 10 2c. muck cash 35 1 32. nails 2 30 2 40 per keg.

Phila Vermont Hickens Weetern Oranzes Hamburg Philadelpilia Spiegel Wilmington Philadelphia Pittsburg Siz Bessemer

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