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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1886

Page

3

Draper's Pet Plan Advances After House Debate

In a lengthy session the Massachusetts House engrossed amendments to the Hopedale debt split bill. Stratton of Milford urged a heavier burden on the new town for poor relief, while Taft of Palmer and Fuis of Milford defended equity. The committee’s measure passed 116 to 75.

Hopedale Stratton Milford Hopsdale Taft of Palmer Massachusetts Me. Fuis Mitford Commonwealth South Boston Commonwealth Flats Improvement Fund Commonwealth Flats Harbor and Land Commissioners

Boston Law Actions and Banking Bills in State House Notes

The Philadelphia style notes list bills on wage exemptions for seamen and constable salaries in Brighton and West Roxbury districts. Senator Hayes pushes Cincinnati bonds, Wakefield Water Co mortgage bonds gain support, Naumkeag street railway bonds await passage, Lilley’s evening high school bill set for next Tuesday, and Worcester Nashua Rochester railroad investment allowed despite lease to Boston and Maine.

Brighton West Roxpury Boston State House Hoogae Tunnel Naphen Hayes Cincinnati Water Supply Committee Wakefield Water Company Street Railways Committee Naumkeag Street Railway Lilley Committee On Banks and Banking Worcester, Nashua and Rochester Boston and Maine Railroad

Creditors Probe Sudden Disappearance of W. E. Clogston Firm

In Brockton Massachusetts on March 30 creditors learn that Clogston & Cornell, a provision dealer firm, has vanished after a barber shop clothes change and a rumored Canada departure. Boston creditors express shock while notes and mortgages surface. Cornell reputedly sound but one partner fled with unspecified debts.

Brockton Mass Winfield E. Clogston Clogston & Cornell Goodbys

Mythical Avenger Denied by Whittier Family

Local inquiry into a sensational report alleging Mr Robert R Whittier was murdered by an avenger. Whittier family members call the tale a libel and insist the death was by his own hand with no truth to rumors of jealousy or financial trouble. Residents express doubt about the story and affirm Whittier’s good reputation.

Robert R. Whittier Post Wollaston Whittier R. R. Whittier A. C. Whittier Tremasurer Whittier Machine Company

Central Boat Club Elects Officers Amid Contested Vote

South Boston Central Boat Club members elect a six month slate with M. J. Coleman as president and M. Cloungherty as vice president. The Giblin faction calls the election illegal and refuses to recognize the result while existing officers include P. J. Giblin and J. Sullivan.

Central Boat Club of South Boston P. J. Giblin M. J. Coleman Martin Cloungherty K. Colbert D. Casey H. Corcoran F. L. Donnelly W. Holland T. J. Coleman T. Colbert M. J. Reagan Giblin Club P. J. Gidlin John Sullivan WP. Welch M. Ward John Ring M. J. Clougherty

Italian Hart's First Prize Ideals at Howard Auditorium

Italian Hart's First Prize Ideals opened a week at the Howard Auditorium with a strong cast. The program featured E. B. Fitz and Katherine Webster in songs and duets, witty bits by McAvoy and Allen, dance by Polly McDonald, acrobatics by Fox and Van Auken, and impressions by John and James Russell. The finale included the burlesque The Two Off Uns with the whole company.

Italian & Hart Howard Athenmuim E. B. Fitz Katherine Webster McAvoy Allen Polly McDonald Fox Snd van Auken Tig Joe Hart John James Russell Heallen Hart Frank Bush Mile Jeanette Dorina Signor Famera Rigoli

Pattern Makers Form Boston Association At Meeting

The pattern makers of Boston held a meeting in Boston Hall at 176 Tremont Street on Monday evening to form a Pattern Makers' Association of Boston and Vicinity. About fifty members attended. KE. E. Baker served as temporary chairman. A bylaws report was laid over for one week. Thirty-two new members joined. more are expected. Elected officers include President Peter F. Ducheman and Vice President E. E. Baker. The next meeting is set for Codman Hall on Monday evening.

Pattern Makers of Boston Boston Hall Tremont Street Pattern Makers’ Organization KE. E. Baker Peter F. Ducheman Er. E. Baker J. H. Agnew E. F. Currant Tressurer C.W. Whiting John Christy John Wheater A. F. Doe A. A. Davis Tne Pattern Makers’ Association of Boston and Vicinity Codman Hall

Frederick J Moulton in court on forgery charge

Frederick J Moulton, recently released from the house of correction after a larceny term, is held on forgery bail in Municipal Court. He allegedly signed a fellow employee’s name to a payroll at the Boston and Lowell railroad last year, drawing $45. His wife and mother were present. He stood at the prisoners pen as officers moved in and out.

Frederick J., Moulton House of Correction Abbott Moulton Boston and

Champion Doughnut Frier Attracts City Patrons

Yesterday patrons of a popular resort watched the doughnut fryer in action as she churned out treats amid a week long display. The Sutherland sisters linger for one more week, while tattooed ladies and chalk-faced children appear in exhibitions. Two top companies perform in the theater, drawing full seats and cheering crowds.

Sutherland Theaterium

William College essay prizes awarded to six students

Grace essay prizes were awarded to G. W. Anderson P. W. Blackmer J. L. Kilbon C. H. Perry L. J. Yuck and HH. VY. Youngman is named an honorable mention. Prize winners will compete in the commencement oratorical contest for a prize of 89 dollars.

Grace Faculty of William College G. W. Anderson P. W. Blackmer J. L. Kilbon C. H. Perry L. J. Yuck HH. VY. Youngman Meade S. G. Tenney

Tragic Fall Kills William Pond in Barrington Residence

William Pond, 40, of Barrington Massachusetts, died after a drunken fall down stairs at his home. His death was ruled accidental as his body was found this morning.

Louth Barrington Mass

Boston Money Market and Stock Trends Amid Eastern Rally

The money market tightens with 5 percent call loans and high grade paper at 4 to 14 percent. Clearing house balances show liquidity at 446 1/2 percent, with New York funds trading above par. Eastern railroad leads with rumors of a debt reduction plan by July 1, while public debate over the investment syndicate leaders unfolds.

Detioit Eastern Supremes Court Eastern Railroad the Post

Nebraska Loan and Trust Company Coupon Bounds

Advertisement proclaims safe investment by Nebraska Loan and Trust Company with guaranteed coupons at 6, 64 cents, and 7 percent. Sold by Franklin Phelps at 53 Stato street.

Nebraska Loan and Trust Company Franklin Phelps Stato Street

Unclear OCR snippet on electrical hardware and tools

Fragmentary text lists items such as Am Elec and TUM COM and Union Metallic, with scattered numbers and product names. The legible content mentions Reece Button Hole Mache and Erie Telephone among miscellaneous catalog elements.

Bowman Soosempics

New York Market Steady With Dull Tone After Early Losses

Money on call remains easy at 2 to 3 percent with a last loan at 3 and prime mercantile paper at 4 to 5. Sterling exchange dull. actual rates 4 86 percent for 60 day bills and 4 88 percent for demand. Government bonds active, railroad bonds dull. Stocks open weak but rally to near day’s best, coal stocks lagging. Major declines at open were fractional. several rails slip, while Grangers and Northern Pacific gainers show firmness. Tony's transactions total 257,312 shares with varied movements across many issues.

New York Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange Delaware and Hudson Central New Jersey Reading Grangers Northern Pacific Pani Northwestern Slso Union Tasific Peo Tia Decatur Evansville Peoria Evansville and Terra Haute Company Missouri Kansas Texas Buffalo Philadelphia Canada Southern Chesapeake, Ohio and Southwestern Lehigh and Wilkeshirre Consolidated St. P. I Morgan Louisiana Pacific Denver Texas and Pacific Ring Indiana Bloomington Western Indianapolis Springfield St. Paul Lackawanna and Western Construction Northwestern Sinking Fund Sioux City Northern Pacific Terminal Decatur and Rochester and Pittsburg Iron Mountain Mutual Union Tony’s

Market report with diverse commodities and meat prices

A dense market overview lists prices for bakers and roller products, patent goods, oats, corn, beans, butter, cheese, eggs, apples, potatoes, hay, grains, meats, and provisions. It covers steamer yellow bush, corn, oats, wheat, flour, and various prices across United States cities, with on call and settling prices and inspections noted.

New York Michigan Ohio Indiana Ilinois St. Louis Minnesota Wisconsin Canada Superior Jane Vermont Franklin County Mass Cheesse Extra York States Ile Liverpool Western Chicago Buttter Western Creamery Elgin Cape Do Aroostook County Nova Scotia Baldwin Maine York State Tallman Aroostook County New Hampshire Maine Central Grand Trunk Deauty Iebron Burbank Northern Prolific Peckess Rensselaer Washington County New Brunswick Hebrons Burbanks Jersey Messina Palermo Valencia Porto Rico Havana St. Andrews Ebc Norfolk Kate Worcester County Peoria Kansas City Manila Geac Centennial Beacon Light Imperial lWlec

Prices Ripple Through Markets in Fresh Meats and Produce

Prices drift with light movement as fresh meats firm and mutton and veal show slight gains. Poultry and dairy hold steady while fruit and vegetables vary, with green peas and oranges weaker and strawberries and tomatoes showing some activity across markets and public roadways.

Matton Eerence Coors Hampshire Tub Vermont Philadelphia Wesles Ota Roe Renters Ao Boston Maine Lowell Phila Erate N. B Enison Saadle

Cotton Prices and Market Report Across Multiple Cities

New York reports cotton easing with sales of 805 bales and varied upland grades. Chicago and St Louis show mixed grain and flour markets, with wheat and corn prices firming and receipts steady. Cotton trade across Augusta Galveston and New Orleans remains steady to easier with overall mid and low grades prevailing.

Foreign Marmets. London Market Reports March 30

Reports from Beerbohm to the Chamber of Commerce show cargoes off the coast for wheat and corn remaining steady for on passage shipments. Liverpool spot wheat eases, corn slow. receipts and prices listed for wheat, corn, pork, bacon, cheese, lard, and tallow. Cotton dull with buyers’ favor. futures quoted. Atlantic and Great Western stocks and other securities noted. Paris rentas down amid miners’ strike impact at Decazeville.

Chicago New York C. S. Lee Brewer & Wilkins Congress Street Duluth Hutchinson Hutchinson, McDonald Heavier Gifferc Sitasl Tuttle Kane Hamlill Fraley Sila Slig Calis Paneull Hall London Beerbohm Chamber of Mmerce Liverpool California Uplands

Miller Bros. of Evansville Faces Large Liabilities

The Evansville dry goods firm assigned on Monday to secure creditors with principal names including H B Clafin Sweetzer Pembroke Jaffray Co Mrs Susan Jenners and Albert D Porter Boston. Liabilities reach 152 452 with assets around 200 000. Porter declares insolvency with 87223 unsecured liabilities and 1200 in book accounts. George Murray of Glasgow iron trade also failed with unspecified liabilities.

Miller Bros Evansville Indiana Moncayell H. B. Clafin Sweetzer & Pembroke Jaffray & Co New York Susan Jenners Boston Albert D. Porter Oliver Street George Murray Glasgow Scot

Totals of Staple Receipts at Port in March

The table lists March receipts of principal staples from all shipments at this port, compared with last year. Items include cotton, wheat, sugar, coffee, tea, lard, beef, pork, eggs, cheese, potatoes, hay, leather, hides, skins, and Molasses with quantities in various units, showing broad trade activity.

Boston and Albany Bates Grand Junction Railroad Provicence Railroad Ola Colony Railroad New York and New England Railroad Fitchburg Boston and Maine Railroad Hattern Boston and Maine Rairoaa Lowell Railroad cate /ummbet Cutton Balea W.ol. Dom Fleur Gora Mats Das Bavney Olygues Geezer Fee pRga Enay Cafe Lueowhar Cate Rena Ees Falig Akimm

Alexander Cammock v Institution for Savings in New Hampshire

The Supreme Judicial Court on the March docket heard the final case of the session, Alexander Cammock as executor, against the Institution for Savings in New Hampshire. F Rackeman represented the plaintiff and D L Withington the defendant.

McGoarron

Hollis v City of Cambridge verdict by jury

Judge Mason presided as Hollis sues Cambridge. Jury rules for the plaintiff for 2000 dollars. Attorneys E B Kale for the plaintiff and C J Menire for the city. Case numbers listed in order.

Hollis City of Cambridge E. B. Kale C. J. Meniire

Dream-told tale ties loss of steamer Rapidan to fate

The New York World reports the steamer Rapidan departed February 2 for Port Lemon Costa Rica with twenty four aboard under Captain William H. Towne. A wife in Kennard dreamed of the ship sinking guiding renewed fears that the vessel and crew were lost. Weather may explain disappearance after a heavy snow storm.

New York World Rapidan Port Lemon Costa Rica William H. Towne Kingston Kennard Towne

New England Railway Pathfinder for April to Aid Tourists

The New England Railway Publishing Company will issue tomorrow its ABC Pathfinder for April. It is filled with information most useful to the tourist and will be valuable to every traveler. In the front of the book, A3 Robert J. Burdette shares some of his regular wit.

New England Railway Publishing Company Robert J. Burdette

Massachusetts Senate Reunion Marks 30th Anniversary

About 55 members of the Massachusetts Senate and State government gathered at Parker House to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary reunion. Ex Governor Henry L. Gardiner presided as speeches and reminiscences entertained attendees while letters from absent members were read. The event was deemed a pleasant success and may become an annual occurrence.

Massachusetts Senate Parker House Senate Henry L. Gardiner

New Mail Weigher Introduced By Major Post Offices

Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and the Washington Postoffice Department began using The Perfection Postoffice Scale. The device shows exact weight instantly with automatic weights and simple operation. Sales agent Hi O Stratten exhibits the scale at 159 Franklin Street Boston.

Postoffices Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Postoffice Department O. Stratten Franklin Street

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