Broadway National Bank Report From Boston May 13 1887
The Broadway National Bank of Boston Massachusetts reports total assets of 1 278 275 24 and liabilities including capital stock surplus undivided profits and deposits. Cashier W R Dresser swears the statement true before Notary L Vernon Brices on May 16 1887 with directors Frank Ssee Henry L Millis Axel Dearborn.
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Broadway National Bank
Boston
Massachusetts
State OF
Suffolk
I. W. R. Dresser
W. RB. Dresser
L. Vernon Bricas
Frank v
Henry L. Millis
Axel Dearborn
Great Railroad Magnate Gould Testifies On Consolidation Plans
New York May 18 Jay Gould resumed testimony before the Pacific railroad investigating committee. He outlined security dealings from 1880 and a scheme to consolidate Kansas Pacific with the Union Pacific. He described stock and bond transfers, branch road acquisitions, and the alleged advantages of the consolidated plan for the company.
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New York
Jay Gould
Pacific Railroad Investigating Committee
Union Pacific
Kansas Pacific
Consolidated
Kansas Pacific Securities
Anderson
Gould
Consolidated Company
Denver Pacific
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Kansas City
Atchison
Commodore Garrison
Thurman
Supreme Court
Omaha
Ogden
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Sidney Dillon
Congress
St. Joseph & Western
Sage
Russell Sage
Kansas Central
Mr. Gould
Central Branch
Oliver Ames
Pomeroy
Junction City
Fort Kearney
Ames
New Consolidated
Illow
Sattler
Washington
Attack on Parnell Sparks Condemnation Across Parties
London reports reveal the Irish College memoir condemning Parnell and the Fenian movement for terrorism and violence. Gladstone faces charges of aiding a crime bill to extend coercion in Ireland, with critics accusing him of betraying Catholic and Protestant education and endangering the United Kingdom’s unity.
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London
The
Chronicle
Rome
Parnell
Chameleon
Gladstone
Ireland
England
Fenian Party
Catholicos of
Ower
Nero
Draco
House of Commons
Lord Salisbury
Phenix Park
United Kingdom
Christ
Austria
Germany
China
Eviction of Hazelbrook Workers Sparks Legal Fight
In Wilkesbarre on May 18, J S Wentz & Co evicted six families from company owned houses after a strike. Tenants sign leases waiving legal rights, pay through wages, while company stores control prices. Sheriff backed by Pinkerton men removed families, women, and children to the mountains. goods left on land. Knights of Labor hire attorneys to challenge lease legality in court.
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Pinkerton
Knights of Labor
Stylish and Elegant Furniture Wholesale Sale
A local retailer promotes stylish and elegant furniture in a wholesale sale offering all kinds at discounted prices. The notice emphasizes broad selections and wholesale pricing to attract buyers.
Second Clause Taken Up In Irish Coercion Bill Debate
London May 18 The House of Commons in committee began consideration of the second clause of the coercion bill extending summary jurisdiction to conspiracy boycotting evictions and Whiteboy offences. Amendments limiting post passage offences and requiring attorney general orders were rejected. Closure rule was adopted by 230 to 143 votes, and the amendment was rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Maurice Healy
T. M. Healy
J. G. Shaw Lefevre
Hugh Holmes
Ireland
5Ele Smith
End of the Long Contest for the Paris Consulate
Washington May 18 Major J L Rathbone of California is named consul general for Paris a choice praised by insiders. The Paris post has long been fought over with some 600 plus applications and indorsements filed since Cleveland's administration began reflecting its high value and desirability in government service.
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Washington
Sprcran
Paris
J. L. Rathbone
California
Cleveland
Weather Indications For New England And Eastern New York
For twenty four hours starting 7 am Thursday May 19 weather in New England will be threatening with light local rains and variable winds while temperatures remain nearly stationary. Eastern New York can expect generally fair weather with wet variable winds and temperatures holding steady.
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Washington
New England
New York
Weather Record Yesterday Up To 10 P M Across Stations
Yesterday’s meteorological record reports synchronized observations at all stations through 10 PM. Data captures temperatures, wind directions, humidity, barometric pressure, and precipitation indications, reflecting regional weather conditions observed simultaneously.
Major Rathbone cloned at Paris linked by California figure
Major J. L. Rathbone of California is connected to a Paris event involving cloning. Congressman Butterworth planned to explain his Canadian reciprocity measure amid ongoing political debates.
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J. L. Rathbone
California
Severa
Paris
Butterworth
Whitney
Tennallytown Road
Lake Winnepesaukee
Lawrence
Saco (Me
Salem Athenaum
Mme
Janauschek
Gorham Manufacturing Company
Providence
R. I
Yale Theological
Yale Athletic Association
Pennsylvania
Haverhill
Jay Gould
Bostons
Indianapolis
Detroits
Washingtons
Coercion Bill Tabled in Commons as Cloture Imposed
The second clause of the coercion bill was taken up in the House of Commons and cloture applied. M De Freycinet to join the new French cabinet. Editor O’Brien pursued by a mob in Toronto. Several persons injured. The memorial from the Irish College denounces Parnell in severe terms.
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House of Commons
M. de Freycinet
O’brien
Toronto
Irish College
Parnell
Park street fire losses corrected and local inquiries
Weather shows light rain in the city. Corrected list of losses and insurance from the Park street fire Tuesday night. William E. Davis jailed for preaching on the Common. Montgomery Light Guard Veterans form new headquarters. YMCA annual meeting. Railway switchmen and Passenger Conductors groups hold conventions. Bank Officers Association also meets. Carriage makers and horseshoers push for shorter hours. Stocks active and buoyant. prices generally higher led by Atchison, New York & New England, Union Pacific and West End.
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Park Street
William E. Davis
Montgomery Light Guard Veteran Associations
Young Men’s Christian Association
Newann Railway Passenger Conductors’ Benevolent Association
Passenger Conductors’ Life Insurance Company
Bank Officers’ Association
Atchison, New York & New England
Union Pacific
West End
Reading of Codman Kimball letters continues in probate court
The Suffolk County Probate Court, before Judge McKim, resumed the Codman Kimball correspondence. Letters reveal endearing terms and frequent funds requests, including a plea to sell land for 1500 dollars and others about Isles of Shoals. Mrs Kimball charges and critiquing Mrs Codman appear amid court adjournment plans for June dates.
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Suffolk County
McKim
R. M. Morse, Jr
SECRETARY WHITNEY SELLS GRASSLANDS ACREAGE
Secretary Whitney has sold twenty five acres of Grasslands farm on the Tennallytown road for thirty seven thousand five hundred dollars. He retains thirty eight acres including the Loughborough mansion. The sale doubles in value from two years ago when the farm cost thirty thousand dollars. The property offers a distant Potomac Valley view and demonstrates sharp price increases in the district.
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Washington
Sprcrau
Whitney
Grasslands
Tennallytown Road
Loughborough
Potomac Valley
Blue Ridge
Loughborough Road
Grand Army Goods Available From Simmons & Co Boston
National G A R units coast to coast prepare for Decoration Day as Simmons & Co Boston advertises swords banners silk flags and uniform gear. They offer an illustrated catalogue and price list along with regular equipment for all G A R sections and urge orders from across the country.
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United States
Yale Theological Seminary Anniversary Notes at Yale
New Haven May 18 Yale Theological Seminary held anniversary exercises in Battell Chapel with President Dwight presiding Alumni gathered at Marquand Chapel to discuss Ecclesiastical Councils and their role. Papers by J W Backus and Twining preceded a broad discussion among clergy and professors favoring conservative action and unity. Backus and Hart spoke on truth awaiting decisive settlement. The Hooker graduate fellowship is to be divided among Wilson, Hanover, and Bourne.
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New Haven
Yale Theological Seminary
Battell Chapel
Dwight
Marquand Chapel
J. W. Backus
Plainville
Conn
Dr. Twining
The
Independent of New York
John E. Todd
Burdett Hart
Harris
Walker
Hartford
Hooker Duate
James Wilson
Dexter J. Hanover
Henry E. Bourne
Undoubtedly Murdered on Lake Winnepesaukee Shore
The body found on the Meredith shore is identified as Colon or Conlon who left Boston last Friday with horses for Mr. Pratt of Littleton. Coroner Ambrose will hold an inquest after Pratt's arrival. Investigators search the woods as they expect to find papers in the coat. A shirt, key, and suspender were found near the point. a wall and fence were torn down, suggesting the body was dragged to the shore after the murder.
Yale College Sports Show Record Day At Yale Field
Yale athletes dominated the spring meet with five records set including Yale marks by Shearman and Coxe. Notable events included Coxe’s hammer throw and the mile and hurdle races, as Yale teams eye the intercollegiate cup in New York. Sherrill, Ludington, Shearman, Harman, and Coxe led wins across sprints, distance, and field events.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale Athletic Association
Yale
New York
Shearman
Coxe
T. G. Shearman
W. Harman
C. H. Sherrill
W. H. Ludington
W. Wentworth
B. G. Work
E. F. Landy
L. Bradner, Jr
A. B. Coxe
L. A. Jenkins
C. B. Berger
Berger
W. Harmer
T G Shearman
F. W. Robinson
A. R. Moen
Janauschek injured in fall forces season cancellation
Mme Janauschek fell fourteen stairs after visiting a company at Perry House in Newport, breaking a bone in her right forearm and sustaining severe bruising. She will be confined for a long period, causing the cancellation of all engagements for the season. In Connecticut, the Senate rejected the uniform high license bill, leaving the local option law in place.
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Newport
R. L
Mme
Janauschek
Perry House
Connecticut Senate
House
Mob confronts O'Brien in Toronto amid anti dynimiter riot
In Toronto on May 18 a mob harassed and attacked O'Brien, Kilbride, and National League officials as they walked the streets. Bricks and stones shattered shop windows, injuring several, including J.P. Wall and D. P. Cahill. Police limited action while rioters vandalized Lalor’s bicycle shop. O'Brien left for Ottawa the next day with plans for Kingston and Hamilton appearances.
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Toronto
Ont
Messrs. O’brien
Kilbride
J. A. Mulligan
The
National League
Lansdowne
O’brien
C. Cashman
Crown Land Department
D. P. Cahill
Rossin House
Ottawa
Kingston
Hamilton
Haverniyt Lockout Nets Local Labor Tensions
Haverniyt May 18 The labor situation remains unchanged as a manufacturers committee meets Knights of Labor to consider arbitration with the State board. Labor leaders say the dispute is local and refuse outside aid, while the Knights propose a new settlement plan. About 8500 operatives are out of work.
Butterworth Aims Canadian Reciprocity Legislation
Congressman Benjamin Butterworth heads to New York to address the Canadian Club on a bill to create a commercial union with British North America. The measure would let the President suspend tariffs on Canadian goods if Canada takes similar steps. Senator Sherman has endorsed the idea, with Butterworth predicting passage before the Fiftieth Congress.
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Washington
Benjamin Butterworth
New York
Erastus Wyman
Butterworth
United States
British North America
Canada
Congress
Sherman
A Fair Widow's Tricks Draws Mixed Reactions
Lawrence May 18. A woman calling herself Mrs. Kitty Hurst of East Concord N H arrived in the city and rented rooms at J B Welch's house. She bought six hats at Whittaker Colburn six more at Alice Kelley and $300 worth of furniture from Pedrick Clossen which was shipped. she then vanished leaving several bereaved. Authorities question sanity or intent.
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Pedrick & Clossen
East
Concord
Daniel Callahan Sentenced in Marblehead Assault Case
Latem May 18 in the Essex county Superior Criminal Court Daniel Callahan of Marblehead was sentenced to six years in the State prison for assault involving Police Chief Brown of Marblehead. The abbreviated report notes the conviction for the assault and the length of the sentence.
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Latem
Essex County Superior Criminal Court
Daniel Callahan
Marblehead
Invegrill
Brown
Marblee
New French Cabinet to be Formed by Freycinet
Paris May 18 President Grévy will summon M de Freycinet tomorrow to form a cabinet. It is reported he will retain none of the present ministers. The Journal des Débats says M Clemenceau opposes Freycinet’s return. The Radical press urge Clemenceau to accept, while the Opportunists oppose General Boulanger remaining. Some foresee a prolonged crisis due to leader differences.
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Paris
Grévy
M. de Freycinet
Journal Des Débats
M. Clémenceau
General Boulanger
Boston Y M C A Annual Meeting Report Highlights
The Boston Young Men's Christian Association held its annual meeting with reports on finances, employment service, gospel outreach, religious services, classes, and membership. Highlights include 338.51 dollars in new balance, 1444 job applicants, 529 placed, 22,000 gospel contacts, 85,600 in attendance across 1218 services, 8244 class attendees, 71 Bible distributions and 120,689 papers, 3564 members, and 4645 dollars in contributions plus a 500 dollar legacy. Officers elected include Vice-president Denton S. Woodvine and directors George R. Kelso Frank Wood Albert C. Smith Richard H. Dana.
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Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
George M. Stowell
A. L. Coolidge
Finance Committee
Tremont Row
Association
Denton
Woodvine
George R. Kelso
Frank Wood
Albert C. Smith
Richard H. Dana
Ben Poore In Critical Condition Near Death
Washington May 18 Major Ben Perley Poore remains critically ill as physicians report only a slight improvement over the past day. No change in prognosis given. condition remains fragile and uncertain.
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Ben
Perley Poore
Washineron
Major Poore
Gorham Manufacturing buys Elmwood land amid rising prices
In Providence on May 18, Gorham Manufacturing Company announced a major purchase of 500000 feet of land in Elmwood two miles from the city center along the Stonington railroad line. The deal, aimed at serving six hundred workers, will spur new housing plots and elms while triggering a sharp rise in surrounding land values. The company plans immediate construction of large orders as the New York Providence and Boston railroad reopens its old route along the harbor’s western shore, near the docks, a move that spurs legal questions over land rights and historic public land usage.
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Provinence
SprdAu
Gorham Manufacturing Company
North Main
Canal
Elmwood
Stonington
Mashapaug Pond
Gorham Manufacturing
New York, Providence & Boston Railroad
of Stonington Railroad Company
Shorter Hours Debate At Mass Meeting In New Era Hall
A mass meeting of carriage makers in New Era Hall under Thomas Goddard Assembly debated reduced hours. Master Workman Breslau chaired as reports from manufacturers were reviewed on a circular seeking support for shorter hours. Trumbull, Pierce, and Quinlan supported reduction, while Ford W. French & Co proposed closing at 8 p.m. for three months with pay intact. A five member committee was formed to draft resolutions for those ignoring the circular. Edwar Blaine and others spoke.
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New Era
Thomas Goddard Assembly
James E. Breslau
Thomas Trumbull
Frank Pierce
M. W. Quinlan
Ford W. French & Co
Edwar Blaine
D. A. No
Horseshoers’ Union
Boston
Vicinit
The
National Union
Hull tax collector Gould flees after unsettled accounts
Conasset May 18 report that Hull tax collector Gould disappeared with part of town funds after years of failed attempts to obtain a financial statement. Elected 1884 for a one year term, he left with his eight year old son shortly after Selectman McCann demanded settlement. Letters from Gould reached a bondsman and Hull selectmen dated Toronto, but locals say he was seen in Boston on that date.
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Conasset
Hull
Gould
Selectman
McCann
Toronto
Boston
Paper Trade Association Holds Dinner at Parkey House
The last meeting and dinner of the Paper Trade Association before October was held at the Parkey House with President ex-Governor Rice presiding. Edward A. Atkinson spoke on Capital and Labor. The Furniture Club dined at Young's, Yale and Harvard freshmen met at Young's, and the Service Pension Association of the G. A. held a monthly meeting at Park House, led by Comrade Weld of East Bolton.
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Paper Trade Association
Parkey House
Rice
Edward A. Atkinson
Mer
Furniture
Young's
Ing
Yale
Harvard
Service Pension Association of the
G. A
Park House
Comrade Weld
East Borton
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