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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1891

Page

6

Rapid Transit Commission Opens Public Hearing in Boston

The first public hearing of Boston s Rapid Transit Commission was held at City Hall with most commissioners present. Mayor Matthews outlined aims, noting the need for an official, non partisan study, and detailing the commission s structure, funding, and plan to hear proposals on elevated and underground routes.

Commission On Rapid Transit J. B Richardson Osborne Howes, Jr Whitney West End Railroad Company Matthews Rapid Transit Commission Boston Commonwealth Board of Aldermen Vernor Hostop Joint Commission Shail N. Hi. Taylor Cormmission Rer Clark Woodward Emory William d Sonar New York Ira L. Moore Theodore D. Dresser Linus M. Child Thomas P Proctor Europe Commission Aldermanic Chamber City Hall Boston Railway Company Spaulding W. W. J Toussaint Brookline Wm. Clarke Chelsea George W. R. Harriman Albert H. Holland

On Board the Scythia by Cunard Line Party

A Boston gathering aboard the Scythia hosted by Alexander Martin showcased the Cunard liner’s speed and luxury. Captain Roberts and officers welcomed guests, with tours and a Sunday Queenstown voyage prospect. Cunard promotes Western traffic and public inspections Fridays.

Cunard Scythia Alexander Martin Boston Queenstown Bothma New York Stewart Finchow Roberts Palmer Canard Dock Europe State Street Cunard Line

Partridge Tournament Set at Auburndale Hotel

The fourth annual lawn tennis tournament by Horace Partridge & Co. begins June 20 at Woodland Park Hotel Auburndale. Singles and doubles prizes total $400, with consolation American Tate rackets for first-round losers. The winner earns the right to challenge for the Wellesley bowl, a $200 trophy. bowl history notes Mansfield and Hovey as past winners.

Horace Partridge & Co Woodland Park Hotel Auburndale Wellesley Bowl F. 5. Mansfield F. H. Hovey Hovey Boston & Albany Boston Washington Street Fred S. Mansfield Willis Hispington Fred H. Hovey F. G. Manusffield

Arrested as Witnesses in Murder Trial Aboard James W Fitch

James W Fitch arrived in Boston with warrants for first mate John Chisholm and crew to testify in the murder case of second mate Alexander Nelson aboard the vessel at Matanzas harbor. Steward Ford, New York citizen, was arrested after being arraigned in Havana then sent to New York. Nelson died after an altercation with Chisholm and Ford intervened with a pistol. Bail set at 200 for Chisholm. seamen held for transfer to New York on writs.

James W. Fitch Boston Matanzas United States John Chisbolm John Ford Alexander Nelson Matanzas Harbor Ford New York Havana John R. Shields Fitch Vesper Pitcher R. K. Freeman New York City Chisham Nelson Custom House Chisholm Chsholm United States District Court Gallupe

Assignment shocks Boston shoe firm at Pearl Street

The boot and shoe house Marqueze & Co. at 102 Pearl street Boston and New Orleans was assigned yesterday. Edward L. Tead of the Exchange Bank is named assignee. Assets estimated at 300000 to 400000 with bills discounted at thirty days. The move follows money market tightness and bank caution. Marqueze senior partner is with Marqueze & Varney at 104 Pearl street, who say they are independent and not liable on this account.

2. Marqueze & Co Pearl Street Boston New Orleans Edward L. Tead Exchange Bank Thes Marqueze Marqueze & Varney Varney Boston Stock Exchange Westinghouse Reorganization Committee Mercantile Trust Company of New York Chicago Pullman Palace Car Company St. Paul Railroad Atchison System Lhe Northern Pacific Railroad Great Northern National Cordage Company Edison Whrein Edison Electric Company Edison New York Stock Exchange Chicago A. T. Coltier National Bank of the Commonwealth New York Chicago Gas Chicago Gas Companies Fidelity Trust Company Philadelphia Stock Exchange Central Trust Company Pennsylvania Washington National Bank Devonshire Street Exchange Building

Influx of Immigrants at Six Ports Tops May 1890

Washington reports May immigration of 85 841 across six ports led by New York 68 414 and Baltimore 6 249. Germany supplied 16 390 of arrivals followed by Sicily 14 463 and Ireland 13 680. Year to May totals reach 266 990 vs 211 227 prior year, with eleven months ending May 31 at 487 17 0 vs 401 609. Navy notes Belknap confirms Chinese persecutions. Shanghai threat prompts ships, Alliance Monocacy Paris to reinforce. Lancaster to join under Admiral Harmony.

Washington Sorcran New York Baltimore Philadelphia Boston New Orleans San Francisco Germany Sicily Ireland Navy Department Belknap United States China Station Shanghai Monocacy Paris Lancaster China Harmony

Boies Renominated At Democratic Iowa Convention

Orrumwa Iowa June 25 The Democratic State Convention met with over 1000 delegates and Lion W H Butler as temporary chair. Hon W H M Pusey of Council Bluffs named permanent chair. The platform committee endorsed Boies for governor, backed free coinage of silver with a ratio, tariff for revenue only, and broad state exhibit funding for the World’s Fair. Horace Boies nominated amid wild applause.

Orrumwa W. H. Butler Butler W. H. M. Pusey Council Bluffs Boies Horace Boles

Stock Market Update and Financial Outlook

The market shows easy call money around 3.4 percent but time money is scarce under 6 percent with 6 percent common. The stock market remains dull and irregular with a downward drift as large gold shipments and disbursements loom. The Vanderbilts and Lake Shore reports show mixed results while copper, oil, and railway notes circulate with cautious optimism for summer liquidity.

Market Summary New York June 25 From Money on Call to Stocks

Money on call easy at 1 4 to 3 percent with last loan at 3 percent and bar silver at 100 percent. Sterling exchange quiet with bankers bills at 4.86 for 60 days and 4.881 for demand. posted rates 4.87 to 4.892. Government and railroad bonds dull and steady. Stock market open active then dull with minor fluctuations. Sugar led gains up slightly. Final close dull with slight declines. notable moves include Lehigh & Wilkesbarre down to 199 and Michigan Central consuls up to 1193. New Orleans & Mobile Ists rose to 117.

New York Prime Mercantile Paper Sterling Exchange Chicago Lehigh & Wilkesbarrens Albany & Susquehanna Michigan Central Consuls New Orleans & Mobile Ists

London financial roundup and market notes

London market totals list Consols at 94 15 16d for money and 95 for the account with other securities including New York Pennsylvania Ohio firsts at 31 1 2 percent and Canadian Pacific 81 44. Bank of England bullion up £354000 in the week, reserve ratio 45.72 percent. Paris 3 percent rentes at 96 francs 172 centimes. War silver at 45 1 2 d.

London New York Pennsylvania Ohio Canadian Pacific Erie Illinois Central St. Paul Reading Mexican Central News Bank of England Paris

Dividend notices from historic railroad and mill companies

Dividend details from DIVIDER DBS FLIECHBURG MAELLEORD CO and OLD COLONY RAILROAD outline per share and percentage payments. Notices show payment dates July 15 1891 and July 1 1592 with records dates June 27 and May 20 1592, transfer books closings June 28 to July 15, and officers Daniel A Gleason JOIN M Washburn and William Whitman quoted. Arlington Mills declares semiannual 3 percent dividend payable June 20 1891 for stockholders of record today.

Fliechburg Maelleord CO Troy & Boston Railroad Company Stoc Daniel A. Gleason Milk Street Howard Stockton Boston OLD Colony Railroad M. Washburn Maass NEW England Mormlgage Secure Y Company Lss ZX J.P. R Sherman Treas Manchester Mills John C. Palfrey Arlington Mills William Whitman

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