Arsenic in Domestic Goods Hearings Move On
Massachusetts hearing on banning or regulating arsenic in home use items heard witness accounts of poisoning from wallpaper fabrics and textiles. Harvard professors and doctors described cases, risks, and the need for laws mirroring protections in Europe, with industry figures signaling possible compliance.
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Gilman
George S. Hale
Governor Long
Senator Gilman
Mr. Hale
Hale
W.P. Walley
Harvard College
England
J. T. G. Nichols
Cambridge
Chaplin and
Royce
Harvard
F. P. Fish
Lovg
Dr. Nichols
Walter H. Reynolds
D. G. Lyon
Harvard University
Divinity School
Toye
Sanger
Bry
Europe
Avian School
Germany
L T. Talbot
Paris
National
Hom@mopathic Societies
America
Folsom
Joseph Hutchinson
London
Pasteun and
Koch
Tate
France
Sweden
Massachusetts Hommopathic Medical Society
Boston Hommopathic Medical Society
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Henry Saltonstall
le Baron B. Briggs
Plymouth
Joseph Torrey, Jr
Cook
Market Notes Steady Prices and Cautious Trade Across Goods
Prices in wheat corn and oats remained firm with provisions and flour firm while cotton goods weakened for buyers. Woollen goods held firm on raw material strength as print cloths stayed weak. Shipments totaled 52,304 packages since January 1, with 4252 packages from principal ports, and prices for prints and dress fabrics showed mixed demand amid cautious jobbing and exporters seeking seasonally active orders.
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China
Grain Trade Report March 16 1891 Chicago
Daily receipts total 890 corn 24540 wheat 1010 oats 9690 malt 6560 hops 650. Inspections include 132 cars with mix of No 2 and No 3 hard spring wheat and white oats. Stock in elevators shows mixed gains and the visible supply drops from March 14 to 16. Wheat market firmer on higher cables with gains but strength lagging behind corn and oats.
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Sersss l
Ccc
Sceeree
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Hara
Northern
Chicago
Isag
Glc
Dales
N.Y
N.E. B.r.by
Boston &Albany RR
Essrs. Gilman, Cheeney & Co
St. Louis
Farnum, Reardon & Co
Flour and Meal Prices and Quotes in 1891 Market
The report shows flour demand moderate and prices firm with extreme quotations for all brands. Minnesota and winter wheat patents listed with daily miller quotes. Canadian exports labeled f o b. Meal prices steady with cornmeal at 1 42 to 1 44 per bag and 10 3 16 per barrel. oatmeal steady and rolled oats quoted from 6 95 to 7 50 per barrel.
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Weg
Minnesota
Boston
England
Nova Scotia
New York
Achinery
Liverpool
Tapioca
Sumac
Duneana Joly
Ana Jone
Cedar & M’og
Eeses Demerara
Port Liberte
Agusta
Sac
Galveston
Niet
Stealy
New Orleans
Dull
Porto Rico
Memphis Niet
Wees
Savannah
St Yi
C. Chemical
Charleston
Eco Cizarsary
Ilmington
Seeeres
Philadelphia
Billmore
Cincinnati
Ec. T
Louis
Mus
Louisville
Great_Britain
Charlestown
Agricul
Pork and beef market summary from late 19th century trade notes
Receipts list pork beef lard bacon and tallow with 1891 and 1890 year tags. Meat markets show firm demand for pork products while fresh beef remains quiet but firm. Prices for cattle hogs lambs and mutton enter a mixed but generally firm range across Chicago Kansas City Cincinnati and St Louis with regional quotes and shipment figures.
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New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Peoria
Creamery and dairy markets show firm prices amid mixed demand
The report notes strong Baltimore and Chicago markets, firm overall cheese prices with light stocks, and steady poultry values as eggs firm upward with cautious demand. Regional dairy items list varied quotes from New York, Western and Eastern creameries, with hay and straw markets also steady to quiet.
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Uleo
Pkua
Egus
Bbia
Sete
New York
Vermont
Chicago
Elgin
Eastern Dairy
Western Dairy
Baltimore
Northern Choice
Western Choice
Sage
Liverpool
Michigan
Chistgo
Cincinnati
Houston
Bush
Hebrons
New Hampshire
Jersey
Fresh Produce Prices Across Markets Reported
A field of varied vegetable prices is listed with multiple regions and units. Native spinach at 50c per bush, Southern onions at 1.26 per barrel, cabbage prices around 2 per bush or 1.25 per crate, kale and onions in several listings, cucumbers hot house 10 to 15c each, green peas and Florida beans priced per crate, and other greens. The report reflects fair demand with steady prices across miscellaneous produce items.
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Valencia
Ohio
St Andrews
White Cape Cape
Hubbard
Florida
North Carolina
Florida and Mediterranean Fruit Prices and Shipments
Florida fruit receipts reach 7681 packages, oranges in demand and prices steady. Mediterranean prices steady with Palermo and Messina lemons and oranges listed. apples and cranberries receipts shown. Nut and dried fruit quotes provided plus strawberries at Florida trade lots. Steamer arrivals to Boston include Efficient, James Turpie, Andrea Lovico, and Sama with oranges, lemons, Palermo fruit, and bananas.
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Florida
Palermo
Messina
Valencia
Kirg
Russell
Greenings
Nere
Maine
New Hampshire
Aldwins
Tallman Sweets
Rte
Cape Cod
Virginia
Naples
Efficient
Gibraltar
Boston
James Turpie
Andrea Lovico
Sama
Jamaica
Boston Fruit Company
Savannah
Whiskey markets edge in Peoria Cincinnati and Louis regions
The Peoria market shows a key price at 117 dollars while Cincinnati and Louis markets maintain a firm level at 116 dollars, signaling stable trading ranges across regional whiskey exchanges. Local traders note small shifts in supply affecting near term bids.
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Peoria Whiskey Key Markets Pte
Cincinnati
Louis
Turpentine and Petroleum Prices Mixed in New York Markets
Turpentine quoted at 41 42 cents, resin at 156 to 160 dollars, tar at 60 cents, while petroleum closed at 7 cents with KSW at 7.25 cents and cases at 9.40 cents.
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New York
London and Liverpool Wheat and Grain Prices Report
March 16 reports from London and Liverpool show quiet demand for cargoes and grains offshore. Wheat and corn prices hold with English and American varieties firmer in places, while pork and other provisions open steady to firmer with several quoted levels and firm winter and spring wheats.
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London
Beerbohm
Mark Lane
Liverpool
California
Pipeline Certificates and Oil Prices From 1891 Market Notes
Market brief lists pipeline certificates closing at 3 pm March 14 1891 and openings March 16 at 10 am with crude shipments and refined prices around 7.25 cents per gallon. Cotton seed oil certificates show values at 318 25. Includes Devonshire Street firm W Prescott & Co and associated notes.
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W. Prescott & Co
Devonshire Street
Sugar Prices Steady Across Refined Market and Los Angeles
The refined sugar market remains steady with unchanged prices. American Sugar Refining Co lists prices from leaf to superfine grades, with granulated around 64 1/2 to 69 16c and higher value grades at 64 4c. Revere Co posts 65 8c for refined granulated. Raw sugar holds at unchanged levels. refining prices quoted from 6 1/2 to 5 4c, centrifugals to 5 4c, and Javas around 6%. London cable references March and April quotes.
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American Sugar Refining Company
Revere Company
Heros
Manillas
Lloilos
Javas
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Horace G. Wadlin
Bureau of Statistics of Labor
Unitarian Sunday School Union
Fanny B. Ames
John Graham Brooks
Hood
Ted G. Meron
Cscs
BTU
Canada
Kansas City
Gasiona
Nova Scotian
Newfoundland and Labrador
Azores
Madeira
Total
H. Harris & CO
State Street
Oranges
Macon
Lewis’ Wharf
RB. G.’s
Lincolns
Atlas
D and E
Compress Street
Fall River
Mass
S. Williams
Congress Street
Port Morant
Bowden
Matanzas
Cuba
ST Andelws
ST Pierre
Yarmouth
Hammond
Gwan & Co
Tarcay
Clements & Nae
Johnson & Young
Delong
Natal
Brazil
Barkentine DA Brayton
The
Aim Sugar Et 1 Co
Rae
Johanna Swan
Cape Haytien
Sci
St Croix
Snow & CO
Fulton Street
Florida Oranges
Clyde Line
A. C. Lina
Newburgh
Washington
Railroads
Washington Street
Pralva Cave
Joston Dern
Simmer Street
Vita Martiori
Borwich
Pullman
Tacksonville
Providence
Moston
St Ayde
Ark
PTL Ugs
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Alyole—T
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Milford
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Woonsocket
Woon. Jo
Lackstone
Custer and
Scot
Putnam
OS Am
Worwich
T.heaford
Panbury
Fisukill-On
Detroit
Erie Railroad
Alvany -Ballrope
Bostom
Needuam
Kchtandille
Upper Falls
Ste
Weat
Medway
Notion Eun
Steaa
Depo Toot
Summer Street
Hoston
D.C
Nicao
Cas
Howard
A. C. Cena
Gen. Pass
Indianapolis
St. Loula
Albany
Southwestern Limited
Boson
Wagner
Cleveland
Tulsio
M.S. Rrr
Buffalo
BR. R
Tieteatt
Hig
Haven
Kuffe
New York& Limited
Springfield
Renee
Kneeland St
Hanson
Fall River Line
Park Square
Old Colony
Brooklyn
Jersey City
Annex
Ola Coony Railway
RB. Kendrick
GLU
L. Connor
Den
Gen
L Pass
LH. Palmer
Old State House
Stonington Line
Seutsia
Conair
Prpress
Stonington
Oston
Lle
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