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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1884

Page

3

Market notes and annual Erie Telephone meeting announced

The report covers 1383-84 and 1582-83 figures with diverse securities including Mexican Central 7s and American Bell Telephone. It notes a 3 percent preferred stock dividend on May 16 and lists prices for Easton Water Power, Calumet and Hecla, Quincy and Franklin. The Erie Telephone annual meeting is set for Albany on June 9 to fill the director vacancy from Charles R. McLean's death.

Boston Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Chicago Burlington and Quincy Union Pacific New York Denver Mexican Central Toledo Cincinnati St. Louis Wisconsin Central Common Flint Pere Marquette Little Rock Fort Smith Marquette Houghton Ontonagon Old Colony Rutland Albany Boston, Concord and Montreal Inc Deo Esccese Los Schalas Mexican Central 7S New England Tastern Atchison Plain Vermont Central American Bell Telephone Pullman Palace Erie Telephone Company N. Y Charles R. McLean Easton Water Power East Seston Land Calumet Hecla Quincy Franklin Galeset Brokers’ Board Bon” Pnmemrnre Damani St. Si Ox Gan Billy Calum & Hedla Pullmand Ba & A Siges tySuk Sivces Boston Mining Stock Exchange Btock Atch Top Suiver Huaines Seeveeve Aeneeneeh Boston Water Power Bur Cataipa Mining Ftanelin Vevseves Moog Us Coperoa Daebs Dean McKay & Itgelow Flee Oise Eek Sures Buwivan Butro Tunneles

Indian wheat outlook and world market notes

The London Economist’s April summary outlines Indian wheat cultivation area about 20 million acres with yields around 5.5 to 6 million tons, possible area expansion to 26 million acres yielding about 1.35 million tons, and 1882 export of 15 million cwts rising to 24.3 million cwts in 1883. Production costs range from 1s 8d to 2s per bushel including or excluding rent, with regional variations. Extra commentary covers market expectations, Bradstreet’s notes on supply, and daily US and Liverpool price movements for corn, cotton, butter, cheese, and wheat.

London India Europe United States Western Provinces Bombay Central Berars Bustela British India Bradstreet Boston Commercial Exchange New York Liverpool Uplands Orleans Manchester Elgin Unica St. Albans New York Mercantile Exchange Canada Foeien Boston Chicago

Cattle Market Report From Watertown Union Live Stock

George J. Fox reports for the Boston Post on May 13 the Watertown Union Live Stock market results. The piece covers cattle trade activity, price ranges, and notable consignments as buyers and sellers interact in a typical market day.

Watertown Union

London Wheat and Grain Prices Reported May 13

Beerbohm reports dull floating cargoes of wheat and easier passage cargoes in London. Liverpool wheat prices steady to low, No2 to 1 standard at 7s 7d to 7s 10d, corn a deal. Flour 10s 1½d, winter wheat 7s 8½d, spring 7s 6d to 7s 8d, provisions listed with pork bacon lard cheese tallow prices. Ravena Market noted.

Michigan Indiana Ohio Minnesota New York Rover Southern Illinois St Sons New York St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee Stiady Wurat Detroit Toledo Ingher sTige Louis St Louis SIMG Rye Ogew York Canada Cincinnati Park Worcester County Boston City London Beerbohm Merchants’ Exchange Liverpool

Liabilities and Attachments Across Firms in Multiple States

Reports detail Henry Mayo & Co real estate liabilities near 180000 with 100000 direct debts and 30000 endorsements. assets exceed liabilities. Attachments against Charles W Copeland & Co and others in NY banking actions total 400000. Maine creditors caution reversing Shaw Bros assets. Essex insolvency meetings, Salem attachments, and Bridgeport rolling stock stockholder concerns accompany broader distress notes across several firms and cities.

Cross libels over coal shipment aboard the William F. Marshall

In U S District Court on May 13 Judge Nelson considers cross libels by William F. Richardson et al and by the schooner William F. Marshall master Frank H. Cain. The libellants claim breach at Cambridge wharf after delivery of 451 tons of coal halted by the Brockline Rockline Bridge draw. The master seeks demurrage for delays caused by passing seven bridges and inability to pass Brookline bridge, arguing cargo should be delivered per bill of lading. Attorneys T. Russell Jr for Richardson et al and Charles F. Walcott for the master of the Marshall.

William F. Richardson William F. Marshall Frank H. Cain Marshall Philadelphia Cambridge Charles River Rockline Bridge Brookline Bridge Lig T. Russell, Jr Richardson Et al Chas. F. Walcott

Peter Brough arraigned on counterfeit coin charge

Peter Brough of Fall River was arraigned on the charge of passing counterfeit coin. He was held in $500 bonds for appearance before the grand jury.

Hallet Peter Brough Fall River

Suit to recover estate funds in Richards case

In open court before Judge Colburn and Judge Field the case of A. D. Peck executor versus Calvin A. Richards is resumed. The action seeks about 32000 alleged as the estate of John T. Dingley from money loaned to C A Richards & Co. Hearings in equity and unfinished matters continue. Uncontested divorces will resume today No 1220 in order.

A.D. Peck Calvin A. Richards John T. Dingley C. A. Richards & Co R. M. Morse, Jr J. O. Burdett Wm.Gaston C.L.B. Whitney Barker William G. Morley Cornelia Danforth Shawmut Street Chelsea P. B. Kiernan J. R. Clark George E. Allen John A Codman West Street J. ¥. Treadwell J. H. P. Dodge

Superior Court First Session May 13 Suit Over Assault Death

In May sessions Judge Klodget t hears Henry Conroy versus Thomas Riley for damages over an 1882 assault that led to Conroy’s death. Personal representatives prosecute. defense denies liability. Jury out after prior arguments. Also Maria Rowe versus Patrick Canney seeks 10000 for breach of promise of marriage with defense in general denial.

Henry Conroy Thomas Riley H. E. Swasey A. Russ A. Bolster Maria Rowe Patrick Canney D. F. Crane C. F. Donelly

The Story of King Midas from Our Little Ones

A king grows greedy for riches until a stranger grants a touch turning all he touches to gold. He loses food and drink and cannot live. Upon bathing in a stream, the curse lifts and he becomes happier than before.

Midas

Multiple defendants face charges in county court

John J Weller received six months at the house of correction for assault and battery but was discharged on recognizance. Others included Henry Taylor not pressed for robbery, James J oherty guilty of assault and battery with sentence postponed, Joseph W Harris and John F Austin guilty of larceny with Friday sentencing, John Duncan on trial for breaking and entering, Lottie Clark son guilty of forgery placed on probation, John Moran guilty of robbery sentenced to state prison, Charles Delaney guilty of robbery sentenced to four years, Mary Donahoe guilty of keeping a house of ill fame, Ever J Fay guilty of larceny in a building, Frank Evans guilty of attempted larceny, Charles Lambert guilty of larceny from a building, Michael O Neil guilty of breaking and entering, Joan McCarthy indecent assault jury deliberating.

Lottie Clarkson John Moran Charles Delaney Mary Donahoe Ever J. Fay Frank Evans Charles Lambert Michael O’neil Joan McCarthy

Municipal Court Actions May 13 Held On Assault Larceny And More

In central court before Judge Parmenter, several defendants faced charges. Guiseppi Yasillo remained held for appearance May 21 on assault. Patrick McIntire fined for assault and battery. Henry Steele held for appearance Friday next on refusing to assist an officer. Nathan Sampson fined for assault. Mary Reardon sentenced to eight months in house of correction for drunkenness. Charles Newhof held for appearance in upper court on larceny. Carrie Magee and Mabel Cooper held for appearance May 16 as common nightwalkers. H J Chettick held for appearance May 16 on concealment of property. Howard West and Frank P Sheehan held for appearance May 16 on breaking and entering and larceny. Emma Allison held for appearance May 16 as common nightwalker. Thomas Merrigan held for appearance May 16 for cruelly overdriving a horse. Carrie Arnold sentenced to one year in reformatory prison for women, appeal noted. Complaints against Edwin Townsend and Charles L Blood for blackmail not pressed, indictments already found by grand jury.

Minnicipal Central Court Emma Allison Chary Thomas Merrigan Carrie Arnold Reformatory Edwin Townsend Charles L. Blood

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