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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1897

Page

6

Deficit figures reveal mill distress in New Bedford

May 4 The meeting of stockholders for Howland Rotch and New Bedford mills shows assets of 1.4 million and debt of 1.199 million with a combined excess of liabilities over capital about 560 thousand dollars. A committee was elected to seek insolvency if needed and to prepare recapitalization plans.

New Bedford New Bedford Mills Howland, Rotch Thomas M. Stetson Howland Mills Corporation Morgan Rothh Thomas B. Tripp Charles W. Plummer Howland Rotch

Irrepressible Mrs Hastings Clashes With Judge In Court

Bridget E. Hastings, tireless in her fight with Johnson Bros., attempted to file a bill to set aside a property sale under a judgment. Judge Knowlton denied the bill and had court officers remove her. she briefly returned, proposing another equity bill amid a humorous exchange before finally cooling down.

Bridget E. Hastings Johnson Bros

Doctor Fernald Wins Alimony Case Vacated

Dr. Charles A. Fernald, famed physician, sought to end alimony citing his divorce case grounds. He accused his wife of intimacy with a man long deceased. Judge McKim dismissed Mrs. Fernalds contempt petition and granted Fernalds to vacate the decree.

Charles A. Fernald

McNary and Kennelly Clash for Fifteenth Ward Heavily Fought

In Boston's Fifteenth Ward a Democratic fight pits William S. McNary against insurgent John J. Kennelly over ward committee control. Kennelly seeks opportunity after legislative change shifted him from Ward 14 to 15, while McNary faces past disputes and organizational suspicions that have weakened his standing amid a high stakes power struggle.

Boston Point William 8. McNary Hobson John J. Kennelly Ward Kennelly McNary House Senate Democratic Party William

Trio of Machine Fighters In Boston Ward Clash

Gossip says McNary Lomasney and Hayes plan a political diagram for Boston voters before snow. A Ward 1b contest threatens McNary’s power risking his voice in Lomasney’s camp and a bid for the City Council next year. Strong factions list McNary Kennelly Reidy Lynch Creed and others in a heated contest.

McNary Lomasney Hayes Boston William 8S John J. Kennelly M. J. Reidy John B. Lynch Ve McManus James I. Creed Melsanes I. J. Sullivan Daniel Slattery James Sullivan Thomas J. Kenny J. J. Casey John J. Gearin Mahoney Henry I. Naphen Cadigan

Kennelly Leads Ward Faction Against Senator McNary

The piece notes Kennelly heading a strong ward ticket against Senator McNary with broad local support. It details Kennelly's resignation from a job to stay in the race and his 100-strong Democratic backers seeking influence after decades of elite control. Creed also mobilizes to back McNary’s finish, reflecting rival strength in the ward.

Kennelly McNary Peninsular James F. Creed

Stygles Claims Credit for Finding Rockwood Body

Abner J. Stygles asserts credit for locating the body of William D. Rockwood, a claim contested as Officer Cronin was credited in the official report.

Abner J. Stygles William D. Rockwood Officer Cronin

Market Buoyancy After Tariff Bill News Amid Lifting Sugar Shares

Strong market action follows Senate tariff bill report and sugar schedule approval. American Sugar Refining tops gains near 118, while Montana and Butte & Boston rally late. Centennial shows stubborn strength despite bear raids. Pioneer stock eyed for potential speculative gains as miners and copper interests draw attention. Union Pacific Denver & Gulf March results show gains. gold shipments forecast at about 5 million. Pinkham.

Washington Senate Committee Howce Shorts Montana Butte Bears Monty Boston New York Centennial Quincy Tam Boston & Montana Missouri River Helena Atlantic Wolverine Pioneer United States Leather Company Butte & Boston West End Railway Street Railway Committee State House London American Sugar Refining Company Sane Watsonville Cal United States Union Pacific Denver & Gulf Pinkham Sioa Bell Atchison B&n Sas Scree Dgr&w Dom Coal Rutland West End Besies Boston & Albany Maine GR & W K Steer Old Colony Rock Island Vt & Mass Franklin Feeennene Osceola Pioneer Tenet Fast Boston West Dees American Bell New England Dom Elec Ill Steel Jim Sui Ao Lamson Pullman Eee Reece Teng Coal & I West Elee NLISI American Sugar Bay Tate Gas Tee

Boston Exchange Stock Listings Fractured Summary

Gales reported by Fay Co show varied prices on Boston firms including Van Choate Electric Bonanza Development Geyser Mining Old Glory Mining Boston Revere Beach & Lynn Gordon Burnham Battery Mexican Telephone American Soda Mountain and others. Several issues with OCR create unclear figures and partial company names in the listing.

Wilson W. Fay & Co State Street Boston & Cripple Creek van Choate Electric Com Altham International Motor Bonanza Development van Choate Electric Geyser Mining Old Glory Boston, Revere Beach

Civil Court List of Jury Sessions and Divorces

Suffolk Superior Court posts First Fourth and Waived Jury sessions listing numerous civil cases, divorces, and contested matters including parties such as Walton Wakefield Manning Fottler Moseley Geizer Reilly and many others with multiple West End R R Boston entities.

Superior Court Suffolk, Ss Hopkins, J Walton Wakefield & S. St. BR Donovan Boston Manning Same Fottler Moseley Geizer Swan Reilly West End R. R Dik Freedman McSweeney Murray West End R McCarthy Fellows Sanborn French Knowlton Davenport Holland Meehan Udovin Bronner Fox Phaneuf Scott Foster Maine Barnes Platt Gunn N. Y Neville Boston H. Co Richardson Atlas Acc Ins. Co Ballance Grassman Crowley Tennessy Snow Leonard Nat'l Constr. Co Finn Berman Mason C. J

Untitled fragment on markets and ratios

A fragmentary report shows figures labeled high low close and sales with scattered numbers. It hints at a market summary or stock data, mentioning percentages and a figure around 2112. The legible parts point to price movement and a projected est value.

Sugar market outlook signals a late bull campaign

The weekly market letter argues the sugar bull run will start around 110 rather than 100 as expected. It notes sugar stock movements confirm the forecast and offers copies of the letter upon request for market followers.

List of Civil Cases in Superior Court Dockets

Readable entry shows a docket of civil suits and parties in the Superior Court with case numbers and opposing parties including Allen Harriet B versus Frank N and many others such as Knowles Ida E versus William G and Parker Sophie K versus Melvin. Several rail and street railway company cases appear alongside town and city disputes.

Allen Harriet B Frank N Angell Maude Frank Tower George BE Elizabeth B.ree Theresa M Warren B Knowles Ida E William G Curtis Henry N Annie Bagley Emma Lewis Clara G William A Parker Sophie K Melvin

Shipping News Mini Almanac For May Fifth

Maritime notices at a glance with arrivals and clearances. Ships listed include Victorian Shepherd Berg Bay State Snowman City of Gloucester Godfrey and more sailing from St John New Brunswick and Maine ports with cargoes of sugar molasses coal and fruit. Cleared and sailed vessels include Sylvania Lancaster Chatta hoochee Congo Nugent Glendower and many barges to Philadelphia New York and Portland.

Victorian Shepherd Liverpool Colombia Berg Bocas del ‘Toro Ladoga Footes Hamburg West Hartlepool Bay State Snowman Portland City of Gloucester Godfrey Gloucester We Dunn Bond Charleston D. C Ann Louisa Lockwood Clark Brunswicks Ga Alice Maud Hawx C. J. Colwell Blower Colwell St. John N. B Trader H Swim Ayaguez P. Molasses M. J. Crosby Ratuse la Have N. S Frank A. Palmer Gardner Louisburg Vesta Pearl Johnson Annapolis Maud Carter Webber Muasquodobit E R Marie Newa McLean Parrsboro Robblee Bear River Annie G Uncle Sam le Ie Blanc Puget Blanc Shelburhe Uranus Wood Hillsboro Otranto Holt Calais New Boxer Bangor Chester R. Lawrence Grinnell Miantonomah Ryan Rockport Georgietta Peterson New York Highland Queen Beal Jonesport Herbert M. Rogers Geyer Newburyport Charlie Steadman Breene Lanesville Mass Sylvania Potter Cambroman Evans Lancastrian Thomas Barrowmore Waite London Bocas del Toro Richmond Hill Brown Chattahoochee Lewis Savannah Barnstable Port Antonio Halifax Yarmouth Howard Baltimore Hungaria Sydney Kalros Philadelphia Glendower Shawmut Newport News Saturn Star Maverick Harrisburg Mahanoy Lebanon Tincoln Lynn Beechwood Centipede C. W. Morse Knickerbocker Enos Soule Templar Iuce Brothers Chalmette Mystic Belle Honey Brook Weehawken Nottingham Wilkesbarre N. J Port Johnson Theo. Dean Sullivan Leona Barkentine Jennie Sweeney Fernandina Sceptro Lunenburg Frank W. Howe Brunswick Bertha Dean Kennebec 8. S. Thorp Matilda T. Borda Eva L. Ferris David P. Davis Washington, C W. H. Oler Glendy C. B Samuel Lewis Mary Awes

Insolvency Notices from Suffolk Massachusetts 1897

Notices announce warrants in insolvency for Howard L Murphy and Joseph H Murphy dba H L Murphy & Son livery stable, with creditor meetings set May 14, 1897, at 2 PM in Boston. Additional notices name Mark A McHugh, Joseph F Ripp, Winch Brothers creditors, and assignees Walter S Marr Edwin R Orcutt with meetings to prove claims in May 1897.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Boston Howard L. Murphy Joseph H. Murphy Copartiers H. L. Murphy Court House Pemberton Square Robert E. Maguire Notich Walter 8 Robert E. Harding Edwin RB. Orcutt

Probate notice and administration appointment in Boston

Commonwealth of Massachusetts probate notice cites heirs and creditors of Harriet I. D. Walker for a potential administration without bond to Sarah B. Bradley. Court date May 20 1897 at Boston, with public notice to run for three weeks in the Boston Post. Also notice of Abram T. English estate administered by Walton C. Fuller with demands and payments requested.

New York Harry Woodruff Sol Smith Russell Boston Theatre Oscar Girard the Tremont John B. Schoeffel Metropolitan Opera House Pauline Hall Keith’s Comedy Company Castle Square Theatre Boston Fanny Davenport Arms and The Prince Karl Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Bowdoin Square Theatre J. B. Porter F.A. Harding Harry O'Rourke Thomas E Katherine Rober Moths of Society Lothrop Union Grand Opera House Rollow Austin & Jone’s Massachusetts Suffolk Harriet I. D. Walker Sarah B. Bradley Boston Post John W. McKim Esquire Abram T. English Walton C. Fuller Admr City OF Board of Aldermen Boston Journal J. M. Galvin

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