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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1887

Page

2

Views on railroads shape Norfolk County Democrats dinner

A Beacon Society dinner at Parker's featured officials Crocker Kinsley and Stevens of the Massachusetts railroad commission with industry leaders Adams Clark Aldrich Furber and others. Crocker urged public control of railroads. Adams and Choate lauded the Massachusetts commission and urged broader consolidation. Speakers discussed commissions powers, safety rules, and the role of parties and public opinion in rail policy and politics.

Beacon Society Parker’s Crocker, Kinsley and Stevens Our State Commission Charles Francis Adams Union Pacific Railroad Massachusetts Commission Clark New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Aldrich Central Massachusetts Road Furber Boston & Maine Crocker Russell United States Edward Atkinson Massachusetts Seaboard Esau Select Committee State House General Court Railroad Corporation Railroad Commission

Norfolk Democrats meet at Tremont House for 94th county anniversary

The Norfolk County Democratic Club held its first dinner at Tremont House with William Aspinwall presiding. Guests included Internal Revenue Collector Fitzgerald, Congressmen Morse and Burnett, and Dr. William Everett. Fitzgerald urged the party to prove worthy of trust and power while Everett praised local Adams and Quincy families. A French interview with actress Rosina Rousseil notes her convent plan amid financial pressures.

Norfolk Democrats Norfolk County Democratic Club Tremont House William Aspinwall Brookline Internal Revenue Fitzgerald Morse and Burnett William Everett Aspinwall United States Europe Grover Cleveland Senate Democratic Party Seaker Tuscany Ireland America Everett Adams Quincy

Burlington & Quincy reports 1886 earnings and 1887 outlook

The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad's 1886 annual report shows gross earnings of 26,728,408.20 and net earnings of 12,852,067.32 after expenses. It notes track and steel rail improvements, miles operated, and per mile earnings, with forecasts citing coal demand and timber products as favorable factors for future operation.

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Ilinois Nebraska Illinois Iowa Missouri Missouri River Kansas Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company Chicago, Burlington & Qunncy Railroad Company Kansas City, St. Joseph & Council Blutts Railroad Company

Trouble in a Church in Lynn over Pastor McInerney

In Lynn on March 27 the Second Universalist Church voted 52 to 44 to not retain Rev. J. C. McInerney for another year. Older members complain he neglects duties while younger members praise his Sunday school work. Trustees met privately and said nothing. If rejected many members may leave the church.

Post Paris Temps M. Hugues le Roux Mlle Rousseil Rosina Rousseil Abbé L’epée Mile Grint Cairo Cleopatra M. Looess Hildéga Attila Father Didon Corsica M. Child Green Bay Lynn Sorcian Second Universalist Church J. C. McInerney

John H. Pray, Sons & Co. Show New Spring Carpets

All the new spring styles in carpets and upholstery are now on display by John H. Pray, Sons & Co. at 668 and 060 Washington Street.

John H. Pray, Sons & Co Washington Street

Kansas City Fort Scott Gulf 1886 Railroad Report

The Kansas City Fort Scott Gulf Railroad 1886 annual report shows gross earnings 2 539 338 with a slight drop from 1885, net earnings 1 063 811 up 75 592, dividends 405 880 and surplus 31 990. Per mile metrics, construction investments, debt reductions, and land sales are detailed amid interchanges with Clinton, Kansas City Springfield Memphis, and others.

Kansas City, Fort Scott & Gulf Railroad Company Land Department Memphis, Kansas & Colorado Fort Scott Sescien Memphis Short Creek Joplin Rich Hills Kansas City Springfield Nebraska Kansas

Pontiac and Pacific Junction Seeks Ottawa to Sault Line

The Pontiac and Pacific Junction Railway asks Parliament for authority to extend from Aylmyer west of Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie with a junction to the St. Paul line. If approved two direct roads to the city would exist and the route would unlock rich iron ore and other mineral resources. American investors are eyeing Canadian mining opportunities, with some already committing funds.

Montreal Que Pontiac & Pacific Junction Railway Company Aylmyer Ottawa Sault Ste. Marie St. Paul Canada

Transfer of Troy and Boston Railroads Nears Completion

In North Adams on March 27 the consolidation of the Troy and Boston with Fitchburg lines appeared imminent. Lawyer George A. Torrey works in Troy on finalizing arrangements as Fitchburg quietly acquires Troy and Boston stock. May 2 is set for Fitchburg to take possession.

TROY Boston North Adams Fitchburg George A. Torrey Troy & Boston

Pass and rate changes on Central Vermont railroad

President Smith of the Central Vermont railroad orders passes expire April 4 except for officers and employees and directs return of existing passes. Freight contracts end April 4 and interstate rates will be canceled with new tariffs issued to meet federal law. Second vice president adds that passes for general use expire April 4 and must be taken up by conductors. only post April 5 trips allowed.

Boston & Albany Boston & Albany Railroad Company New England Central Vermont Sr. Albans President Smith Central Vermont Railroad Smith

Consolidation of Southern Roads Under New System

New York plans a major railroad consolidation south of the lakes. The Louisville New Albany and Chicago Lake Erie and Western and Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton form the core, seeking Mississippi to ocean business. Dayton and Delphos railroad bought by Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton to connect with Chicago and Atlantic. Richmond Terminal stockholders back the move amid Stayner Ives B&O deal.

New York Lakes Richmond & West Point Terminal Company Louisville New Albany

Mixed railroad news and financials in March reports

Metrics show Mexican National third-week earnings at 22622 dollars in March and 227933 dollars year to date, with gains for St Paul and Duluth and talks of Fitchburg Railroad consolidating with Hoosac Dock and Elevator. Fort Worth Denver not joining Missouri Pacific. Vancouver Seattle line eyed to extend Oregon Railway. Legislative debate on annual passes for state officials ends with a 49 to 33 vote.

St. Paul & Duluth Fitchburg Railroad Hoosac Tunnel Dock and Elevator Company Fitchburg Company Fitchbore Fort Worth & Denver Missouri Pacific Portland Ore Vancouver Seattle Northern Pacific Oregon Railway and Navigation Company Puget Sound Madison Wis Wisconsin Ogdensburg Lake Champlain Central Vermont Road St. Albans E. G. Lucas Boston & Maine Railroad Danversport J. G. Westbrook Central Vermont Railroad Central Vermont Line

Detective McElhany Captures Suspect in Fitchburg Burglary Case

Detective McElhany of the Fitchburg railroad police says he has captured Harry Harmon of Charlestown, a 19 year old thief linked to a burglary at Lake Walden and other Fitchburg and rail line heists. Harmon confessed and will be taken to Concord for trial before likely being turned over to Fitchburg police.

Wauruam Sredau McElhany Fitchburg Railroad Fitchburg Worcester Division Main Line Old Colony Lake Walden Harry Armon Lynn Charlestown Harmon Concord

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