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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1891

Page

6

NOTIONS OF THE REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE HAMPER SALES

A brief item critiques a group of manufacturers labeled as unnamed and discouraged by the Republican City Committee. The article notes the committee’s unpopular notions influence local business sentiment and public opinion.

Speaker for Governor Faces Republican Factional Hurdles

Massachusetts iron interests lose any Cuba reciprocity hope as tariffs stay fixed. The Massachusetts Republican City Committee splits over nominating a governor candidate with Speaker William E. Barrett pursuing the job quietly. Barrett’s backers claim old-guard support, while opponents fear party divisions and prefer a drafted candidate to avoid past contenders.

Massachusetts Spain Cuba Old Bay State United States Pennsylvania Steel Company Baltimore Republican City Committee Harrison H. Atwood Wilson Barrett William E. Barrett Massachusetts House of Representatives State House Brackett Republican Club Old Guard Lodge

Tremont Temple Sunday School Celebrates 27th Anniversary

Tremont Temple held its twenty seventh anniversary exercises last night drawing a large crowd as 1271 members attended. The event featured an organ prelude by H P Chelius and the Temple Choral Union performing Thou O God. Rev Dr Lorimer spoke briefly and urged stronger emphasis on teaching the young. Superintendent J W Cook recalled his earlier days as one of his pupils and highlighted teacher and parent duties. Officers and teachers numbered 82. scholars 1189 across 67 classes.

Tremont Temple H. P. Chelius Temple Choral Union Chipman Earle Lorimer J. W. Cook

Boston Flower and Fruit Mission Opens May 19, 1891

The Boston Flower and Fruit Mission begins its season at Parker Memorial Building, Appleton Street entrance, open Tuesdays and Fridays from 8:30 to 12. Donated flowers plants fruits fresh vegetables jellies and eggs will be distributed to the city’s sick and poor at homes hospitals and medical dispensaries. Deliver before noon and mark contributions plainly for the mission.

Boston Flower and Fruit Mission Parker Memoral Appleton Street

Note Clarifies Editor Claim for Boston Post

A death in New York on the 14th lnst is recalled for Charles Watson Welsh alias C G Welch. His father was a Boston lawyer, and Welsh worked as a reporter for several local papers after college, but he was never editor of the Post.

Boston Post Charles Watson Welsh C. G. Welch New York Boston Young Welsh Post Associated Press

Harvard Takes First University Track Cup In Rain

Harvard defeated Yale 85 to 27 at Holmes Field in the inaugural University Track Athletic Cup meet. Rain-soaked conditions did not stop hot races, as Harvard rallied with decisive wins led by H. L. Williams and J. O. Nichols. Finlay set a hammer mark, while Yale’s Sherrill faltered with an injury after a trial heat.

Harvard University Track Athletic Cup Association Holmes Yale Harry Williams Sherrill O. K. Hawes H. L. Williams J. O. Nichols Ellsworth Carr A.M. White Williams Lee Fearing van Ingen Ale S J. R. Finlay Bin A. B. Coxe Finlay W. L. Condon Daniel Long Long G. R. Fearing M. van Ingen C. H. Sherrill, Jr L. Lasell G. F.taylor R. H. Davis O. B. Hawes Hale A. L. Endicott Brackett W. H. Wright Molinns A. Hy Jones W. W. Ellsworth F. F. Carr J. 8. Cook W. L. Thompson J. P. Lee G. RB A. M. White W. B. Wright G. L. Batchelder J. R. Finlay H. Evins A. Hiceck H. M. Wheelwright T. E. Sherwin G. J. Briggs O. G. Cartwright G. Rh. Fearing A. H. Green G. C. Chaney H. A. Elcock Lin EK. &. Kloss J. Hale

City rowing regatta sets six races on Charles River

The city committee approved six races for the July 4 regatta on the Charles River. Prizes total 1165 dollars with 150 for first in professional scullers, 75 for local pros, 50 for amateurs junior scullers, 115 for eight oared shells, and 200 for four oared working boats. Officials include referee John P. Wise and starter James F. Ormond.

Charles River John P. Wise James F. Ormond William J. Manhoney Ward W. J. Hogarty

New Universalist Church Formed in Dorchester

A new Universalist church constituency met in Winthrop Hall Dorchester forming a society that will hold services until vacation and elect a pastor in fall. Rev A A Miner preached on justice mercy and duty noting God’s plan in creating humanity and shaping a great earth school.

Universalist Winthrop Hall Dorchester A. A. Miner House of God The Earth Miner

Boston Money Market Steady as Rates Hold at Five Percent

Boston money market remains steady with Clearing House rates at 5 percent for transa ctions while outside loans show 4 to 5.5 percent. New York funds move eastward, gold shipments influence rates, and time money loans run around 6 to 6.5 percent amid abundant but not surplus funds.

Boston New York

Illinois Central Earnings Report April 1891 Highlights

Aggregate earnings for sixty nine roads show gains over 1890 with first week and weekly totals. The data lists gross and income figures for 1891 and 1890, including net earnings and expenses across multiple rail lines and time frames.

Illinois Central Ae Ee

Wall Street Moves Mixed as Bond Quotes Drift

The market closed with small changes across issues. Atlantic and Pacific 4s fell to 71, New York and Northern seconds to 532, Seattle Lake Shore firsts to 98 3/4, and Ohio and Mississippi seconds to 114 1/4. Norfolk and Western New River 6s rose to 111, Union Pacific 6s of 1898 at 112 1/2. Total sales reached 472,000 dollars.

Atlantic & Pacific New York & Northern Seattle Lake Shore Ohio & Mississippi Norfolk & Western New River Union Pacific

Quarrel of Prices At Local Mills and Companies

Partial OCR lists several quarter and semiannual share prices for diverse firms. Entries mention Boston and Montana Minne Co Quar one dollar per share, Calumet and Heera five dollars per share, Telegrah and Telephone Quar one dollar per share, and Lancaster Mills twenty dollars per share with June dates and June fifteenth items.

Boston & Montana Minne Co Coxsollidated Adjustable Shoe Co Calumet & Heera Eris Telegraph & Telephone LonponpEnny Lirata Spring Water Co Lancaster Mills Water St HA Courl Amory Boston

Market Summary From London and North American Bonds

London noon rates show Consols at 94 16 for money and 95 1 6 for account. Major North American issues including New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio firsts at 31 1 2, Canada Pacific 78 4, Erie 20, Mexican and Mexican Central quotations 3654 and 74, with discount rates in the open market at 4 to 5 percent.

London New York Pennsylvania Ohio Canada Pacific Erie St. Paul Common New York Central Reading

Stock Market Rally After Early Weakness on Bank Reserves News

New York May 16 money on call easy at 3 percent with ferings at 3. Prime mercantile paper ample though banks out of market. Rates for 60 to 90 day drafts at 5 6 percent, four months' acceptances at 542 6, single names 6 7 percent. Sterling steady. bonds dull. Stock market opened weak then rallied, closing near prior evening levels as bank reserves unexpectedly rose. Major rails like Northern Pacific, Missouri Pacific, Wheeling Lake Erie, Rock Island and Union Pacific led the rebound amid broad strength.

Rochester N. Y New York Boston Chicago Prime Nebraska Kentucky Ohio Kansas Michigan Chicago Signal Service Texas Upper Lake Region Middle Atlantic States Missouri Valley West Upper Mississippi Valley Upper Lake Rezion Union Pacific Atchison, Atchison Atchison Railroad St. Louis San Francisco Colorado Midland Atchison A. S. Biglow Boston & Montana Mining Company Montana Great Falls St. Loui & Francisco Pittsburg Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company Third National Bank State Street Safe Deposit & ‘Trust Company Mexican Telephone Company Bell Telephone Company Cartagena Terminal & Improvement Company Aoid Boston Stock Exchange Northern Pacific Wisconsin Central RIO Grande Western Wheeling & Lake Erie Norfolk & Western Canadian Pacific Inc Oregon Improvement Company Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange Northern Pacifics Missouri Pacifics Wheeling & Lake Eries Rock Island Union Pacifics

Colorado Mining Investment Company Promotes Reliable Prospects

The Colorado Mining Investment Company earns public confidence through careful investment recommendations. Denver banks vouch for May Mazeppa management and property solidity, while San Miguel Consolidated lists top directors from New England and the West. Monthly dividend checks total nearly a thousand.

Colorado Mining Investment Co Colorado Mining Investment Company Denver San Miguel Consolidated New England West

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