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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1886

Page

3

Lens saga of Alvin Clark sons rivals famed Russian glass

The article narrates Dr Strouve of St Petersburg seeking a superior lens, Russia’s loss to Alvin Clark & Sons of Cambridgeport in Boston, and plans for a 36 inch diameter telescope. It covers the process from rough disks in Paris to final polishing, the $50,000 price, and shipment by special parlor car.

Dr. Strouve Royal Observatory St. Petersburg Strouve Episite Stronve Europe Dr. Strange Alvin Clark & Sons United States Great Republic Government Observatory Washington Atlantic Russia Cambridge Mr. Clark Lick Russias America James Lick California Pacific Mount Hamilton Paris Messrs Clark Cambridgeport Post Alvin Clark Pos

Stereotypers Organize Amid City Printers in Union Drive

John Douglass, state organizer of the International Typographical Union, led sixty stereotyping workers to form a new union with printers. H Thomas Elder of the Printer's International Union urged unity, while Pym of the Boston Typographical Union stressed apprenticeships. Meyrick Waites recalled past strikes won through cross-trade cooperation as the union begins with broad support across newspaper offices.

John Douglass International Typographical Union Douglass H. Thomas Elder Printer’s International Union Pym Boston Typographical Union New Society Trades Union Meyrick Waites The Central Union International Union

National Boycott Theme at New Haven Prize Cat Show

A boycott unfolds at Bunnell's Museum New Haven where Derby Silver Company prizes, tied to a national goat boycott amid a strike, are pulled and repacked after Knights of Labor action. In Madison Conn a political boycott follows postmaster Scranton’s appointment with stamp sales and cancellations as leverage against the incumbent.

New Haven Conn Bunnell Scranton

American Board funds inquiry clears doubts on finances

At the annual meeting Rev J W Bacon alleged vague misrules in large unaccounted sums and hinted at dark dealing. A special committee reviewed the books in the treasurer’s office and found all financial activity traceable in detail. Only missing full reports on four Pacific mission era ships raised suspicions, Morning Star Nos 1 2 3 and 4.

American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions Iaturer Corpmuttes Pacific Morningstar

Franklin Mining Company annual report details 1885 results

The 1885 report shows 173,616 tons of rock hoisted and 137,276 tons milled producing 4,812,565 pounds of mineral and 3,999,172 pounds refined copper. Cash at year end was 149,783 with receipts of 679,507 and profit listed alongside assets and liabilities. The report notes improvements, new boilers, and a very encouraging outlook.

Franklin Mining Company Yreagurer Dennman Johnson Vivian

Court docket first session list March 14 in Blodgett court

A covert record shows a long first session docket before Judge Blodgett with numerous cases, including Stetson versus Dickinson, Delong versus Carney, Alberstraum versus Kee fan, Lane versus Bassett, Baliou versus Hildreth, White versus Faxon, and many others. Second session items proceed before Judge Thompson with further pairs such as Hamilton versus O. C. R.K and Stelling versus Bradshaw, followed by additional civil actions and railroad or bank related suits, detailing multiple plaintiffs and defendants across the docket.

Stetson Dickinson Delong Carney Alberstraum Keefan Lane Bassett Baliou Hildreth White Faxon Marsehall Va Crane

Business troubles sweep multiple firms across states

The Boston and New England business scene shows widespread distress as W.A. Barrett & Co. assigns, Henry C. Hayden and J.C. Snow enter insolvency or assignment, and firms from Stoneham to Denver face failures or attachments. Liabilities run into thousands, with assets uncertain and investigations begun by creditors.

W.A. Barrett & Co Farmville N. C Henry C. Hayden Newton Boston Company Charlies W. Hodgdon Boston Franklin Co-operative Boot and Shoe Company Stoneham James Jackson Carpenter Ruggles Street J.C. Snow Brockton Edwich H. Tobey Joseph EB. Littlefield Littlefield & Tobey D. J. Hutchinson & Co Denver Col Edson Kt. Todd Mulford Wheeling W. Va H. Roberts & Son Red Oak A. D Lewis, Grocer Fredonia N. Y W. W. Crocker Manufacturing Company Shoe Stains Lynn I G. Bartlett Concord N. H Kneeland & Weil Milwaukee Wis H. Preston Barton, Vt

Newport Tax Collector Denies Favoritism in Smith Case

W J Allman, Newport tax collector and board clerk, refutes charges of favoritism toward Alfred Smith. He notes Smith’s investments, mostly government bonds and other non taxable securities, were substantial and asserts Smith’s taxable property has always been taxed near its full value compared with other wealthy residents.

Hewrort The Newport Mercury W. J. Allman Board of Assessors Alfred Smith Smith Ailman

Cambridge Royal Arch Convocation Receives Visiting Grand Officers

At its 227th regular convocation Cambridge Royal Arch Chapter welcomed Alfred E Chap man end suite M E General Grand High Priest United States Nathan J Simonds and suite of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Massachusetts Also present were Past Grand High Priest Richard Brigg J B Harrington and 8 R Sircorn Excellent Companion John Haigh and Grand Lecturers Eugene A Holton and Seramus Bowen With the Grand Scribe were Excellent Companions M N Gege J N Greenwood E H Brazer Barry Hunt C H Prentiss Edward Coggins and W H H Soute and Companion William Beckford C H Wiggin and T L Marvel The most excellent degree was exemplified upon three candidates.

Cambridge Royal Arch M. E. General United States Alfred E.chapman Nathan J. Simonds Grand Royal Arch Massachusetts Richard Brigg J. B. Harrington 8. R. Sircorn John Haigh Eugene A. Holton Seramus Bowen

Waltham Board of Trade votes for electric light plant

A committee will solicit stocks for an electric light company in Waltham with a $25,000 capital plan. The project aims to install two engines and two boilers, serving 900 incandescent and 23 arc lights, with 240 incandescent and 19 arc lights on the south side. Costs are 1 2 cents per hour or 4 cents for three hours, and a target running date is June 1 with city cooperation to street lighting at 50 cents per night.

Waltham Board of Trade Boston Atchison Atlantic and Pacific Eastern Chicago Burlington and Quircy West Michigan California Southern Marquette Houghton Ontonagon Mexican Central New York New England Union Pacific Bell Telephone Boston Stock Exchange Exchange Messrs. Moore & Schley Western Union Baltimore and Ohio The Herald Boston and Maine-Eastern Supreme Court Eastern Railroad Company Northern Pacific Oregon Burlington Northern Erie Stock Exchange Bell Commission Calumet Hecla Quincy Franklin Huron Arnold New York Commercial Bulletin London Cable Lake London

Salvation Oil Sold For Quarter In Raspy Message

A reader notes a rough dialogue about buying Salvation Oil to cure ailments. The exchange mentions a teenager and Sister Charity seeking relief from rheumatism with a claimed remedy priced at a quarter. The fragment hints at local dialect and informal commerce.

Bradder Ben Charity Chile Salvation Oil Sartia

Passengers Arrive on the Cunard Catalonia

The Cunard steamship Catalonia, captained by A. McKay, docked yesterday afternoon from Liverpool with 16 passengers in saloon class. Also listed are 129 steerage and 14 intermediate travelers along with a roster of saloon passengers including Miss McKeane, Miss B. McKeane, Miss Kate Green, and several others.

Cunard Catalonia A. McKay Liverpool McKeane B. McKeane Kate Green M. A. Hastings G. A. Hastings B. C. Hastings S. Collings John Manners Stuart Miler A. Hewina

Traders Market Mixed as Money Rates Edge Higher

Boston Saturday market report notes firmer money rates with slight demand uptick. Loans on call at 3 to 3 1/2 percent, commercial paper 4 1/2 to 7 1/2, country banks firm at 4 1/2 to 5 percent, New York funds par to 5 cents premium, and clearings weekly at large gains year over year.

Boston New York D. Brice Hy Bony Sterling

Wheat market steady on firm foreign cues and exports

Wheat prices opened and closed at the same level amid firm foreign markets. Corn steadies with May options unchanged while spring and winter supplies, rail receipts, and port exports shape the day. A Bull movement surfaces as traders eye ongoing shipments, with a cautious close and notable references to Minneapolis receipts and breadstuffs export totals.

Messrs Emery & Hodges State Street Barrera Buswells Cocvai'nss Cs Cs San Francisco California Minnneapolis Minneapolis Grainin Duluth St. Paul Bradstreet’s

New York Stock Market Ends Mixed After Heavy Day Declines

Financial reporting shows money on call at 2 percent and mercantile paper at 4.5. Post noon trading was weak with coal stocks and rail issues leading declines, especially St Paul and Lake Shore. By late afternoon losses narrowed but overall market remained feverish, irregular, and generally weak with Western Union, Lackawanna, Reading, and Jersey Central among notable movers.

New York Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange London St. Paul Lake Shore Western Union Lackawanna Jersey Central St. Penl Kansas City Lackarana Erle Tho United States Erie Havana Matanzas

Notable early week stock activity and mixed bond market

Pacific Mail up 1 percent and Texs and Pacifics quoted. Weekly total shares 2,004,062 with dull railway bonds at 1,326,000 sales. Erie second consols and Gulf Colorado show speculation alongside other listed bonds. Closing prices show few changes as numerous securities move modestly.

Pacific Mail St. Paul Duluth Texs Pacifics Erie Gulf Colorado Texas Nortwestern Moergan Louisiana Ohio Mississippi Pennsylvania St. Louis Alton Terre Haute Mobile Jersey Central Denver Rio Grande Houston Texas General Indiana Bloomington Western Missouri Kansas Texas Consolidated Ohio Southern

Market Digest Flour and Grain Prices and Wheat Outlook

Digest covers flour and grain markets with dull to steady tones. Lists prices for various flour grades from Minnesota to New York, with receipts and shipments across Chicago St Louis Milwaukee and New York. Notes wide ranges for wheat values and mentions sales volumes including city mill extras and patent grades.

Minnesota New York Roller Michigan St Louis Wisconsin Chicago Milwaukee New York Cnoks Ohio Southern

Market reports from multiple cities on grains and staples

The report covers receipts and shipments of wheat, corn, rye, oats, barley, and malt across New York, Chicago, St Louis, Milwaukee, Detroit, and Toledo with price bids, late quotes, and steady or dull trend notes. It includes flour and meal details, butter and cheese markets, eggs, provisions, pork, lard, and hogs at major US grain hubs.

Aes Toledo St. Louis Milwaukee Detroit New York Chicagoe Chicago Newark Canada St Louis Liverpool Island New Brunswick

Print Cloth Market Firmer in Providence Week

The print cloth market closed slightly higher than last week with firmer trading. Output shows production 175000 pieces, deliveries 179000, stock on hand 53000, last week 57000, sales 119000, spots 63000, futures 56000. Prices listed for 64s and 56x60s, with detailed weekly figures and stock holdings totaling 119000 pieces, of which 2010 are 56x60 3.

Fall River

Cotton Markets March 13 1886 Quiet Steady Across Centers

New York cotton prices unchanged with quotes across grades. Receipts, shipments, and stocks listed for cities including Cincinnati St Louis Louisville Augusta Galveston New Orleans Mobile Memphis Savannah Charleston Washington Norfolk Philadelphia Baltimore with totals and coastwise exports noted. Market tone generally dull or quiet with midrange prices cited across centers.

New York Boston Chicago St. Louis Baltimore San Fran Cinem N. Orleans Pittsburg Soe Louisville Kane City Omaha Denver Galveston Detroit Cleveland Indianapolis Memphis Columbus Hartford New Haven Vortland Spangfield St. Joseph Worcester Syracuse N.Y Uplands Orleans God Cincinnati New Orleans France Mobile Savannah Charleston Mid Sc Wamington Neag Ma M C. Norfolk Philadelphia

Foreign Markets Report From London And Liverpool

In London cargoes on the coast show wheat stronger while corn remains offered scarcely and steady. Liverpool spot wheat holds firm with corn quiet. weather in England frosty. Limited price figures across breadstaffs and provisions list firm pork and steady cheese. cotton in Liverpool trends toward buyers with uplands and Orleans around firm dollars per bale, futures steady across March to July contracts.

London Beerbohm Chamber of Commerce Liverpool England California Uplands Orleans Mareh

Multicolumn Shipping Goods List From Ports Across Halifax and Buenos Aires

A long 19th century port list details cargoes and items loaded or stored at Glasgow Mahone Bay Halifax Haliwax Port Lockport Buenos Aires and other ports. Entries include flour beef oats lumber lumber products lard oil kerosene and numerous goods such as crates crates of hardware sacks and pallets with hundreds of line items and quantities.

Glasgow Scot Mahone Bay Capen Lockport Argie Robertson Buenos Ayres Argt Magge Stowne Halifax Forest Belle Lisa Kemp Haliwax Steamer Lion O’dee Poland

Receipts of Stapic Producta March 15 freight totals

Summary of freight receipts across multiple railroads including Boston and Albany Providence Fitchburg Boston and Maine and others. Lists bales wool cotton flour cornmeal bushels barley oats and many other goods with quantities such as 75 bales cotton 164 bales wool 1555 bushels flour 7000 bushels corn and 96 rolls lumber among numerous items and car counts.

Boston and Albany Grand Junction Providence Railroad Old Colony Railroad New York and New England Railroad Fitchburg Railroad Boston and Maice Boston and Maine Railroad Western Division Lowell Railroad Biles Hay—S Care Lumber Ex Preas

Total Receipts of Staple Products March 13

A historic port table lists total receipts of principal staples from all shipment points for March 13, comparing with the prior year. It includes quantities of oats, wheat, malt, millfeed, fats, lard, pork products, butter, sugar, molasses, tea, coffee, potatoes, lumber, leather, hides, skins, and other commodities, with year over year totals. The snippet shows extensive figures and units across many items, reflecting port-wide commerce for the date.

Pla Saag Ag Gorm Bacon Beres Flee DAK Felt & AG Bbia Nkra Bhia O&ce Aims Aialigisla

Reading Railroad Reorganization Plan Accepted by Trustees

The Reading railroad syndicate and trustees report acceptance of the restructuring plan with minor modifications. Correspondence confirms selection of Henry F. Wast and Robert H. Sayre as key executives, and outlines next steps to finalize formal documents. Other items note related railroad reorganizations, gauge changes, and fare adjustments across several lines.

New York Drexel, Morgan & Co. Syndicate Reading Railroad Company Philadelphia Messrs J. Lowther Welsh J. Pierpont Morgan Reading Railroad Fifch Mr. Morgan Henry F. Wast Robert H. Sayre Messrs. Harris Bedidia Joan B. Garret Philapeliphya John B. Garrett Paladelphia and Reading Railroad Company and Coal and Iron Company John Lowber Welsh Joan C. Ballist Reading Railroad Syndicate Toledo, Cincinnati and St. Louis United States District Court Indianapolis Quigley Syndicate McNulta Quigley

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