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.
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New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
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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.
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Brookline
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Morse and
Burnett
William Everett
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Europe
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Ireland
America
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Portland
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Lake Champlain
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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.
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Sredau
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Fitchburg Railroad
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Worcester Division
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Old Colony
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Harry Armon
Lynn
Charlestown
Harmon
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