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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1890

Page

6

Courts Extend Time in Bell Telephone Case

May 20 United States circuit court heard motions in the Bell Telephone Company case. The United States seeks extended testimony time to August 1 but health issues of lead counsel prevent July and August work. Time extended to October 1 with no testimony from July 15 forward. Representatives Whitman Smith Merwin outlined positions for the United States and the defense.

United States Circuit Court Coxt. J United States Bell Telephone Company Roberts Charles S. Whitman Chauncy Smith Elias Merwin

Boston man faces counterfeit dollar case in court

United States District Court on May 20 empanelled petit juries with Benjamin Albee of Boston as foreman of the first jury and Charles D. Ingersoll of Boston as foreman of the second. Joan Mealy was tried for attempting to pass a counterfeit dollar and the case was given to the jury.

Benjamin Albee Boston Shookies Charles D. Ingersoll Joan Mealy Pine Tree State Club Parker's Long Dana Estes A. P. Martin Minot J. Savage R. F. Candage Harrison Hume F. D. Irish K. Hamilton Ae Stephen Jennings Eben D. Jordan J. 3. Moseley C. D. Barry C. E. Moody C. A. Coffin C. E. Roulette Messrs J. J. Ladd Horace Lunt Vendome C. A. Brown Troy N. Y Isidor Strauss Percy Strauss New York Brunswick A. D. Dutton Epidelphia Wharly Rigl R. Bb. Whitridge City Youne’s W. L. Alkins, Jr Philadelphia W. Coburn C. D. Barrows Ag Francisco W. Munn N. . Webber Metiaen Conn E. P. Osun F. Blumenthal W. R. Whitehead Trenton N.d J * E ‘Wheatley Meriden George GC. Stevens New See A. R Haynes Springfield A. A. Dion Moncton F. O. Keith East Bridgewater J. Falkenberg Providence R. I. Reynolds J. D. Gilman St. Louis Vincent P. Tommins G. C. Clapp Northampton E. C G. Evans W. V. Judkins Thorndike John Hodsoll Buenos Ayres W. Bergenthal Wife Milwaukee Wis W. K. Allen East Greenwich Henry A. Bang H. Adaims Rockville S. A. Drake Kennebunkport H. Macfarlane Toronto Sherman Conant Florida J. H. Deane C. Gray Portland Quincy W. E. Parnell Houghton, Mich M. C. Roundy Bellows Falls R. E. Moody Belfast E. W. Harrington Louisville W. H. Field Biddeford John H. Manning Pittstielas I. W. Hall I. W. Hall Binghamton, C. H. French, Nashua, N. 3d. C. Bean Crawford W. B E. C.fish Stearns and Wile Pawtucket

Boston court records and hotel notes from May sessions

The densely packed report covers civil and criminal actions in Middlesex and Norfolk courts, including tort and contract cases, trial outcomes, and lists of ongoing matters. It notes verdicts, trial statuses, and several hotel arrivals and social notices from Boston area establishments with numerous names and dates.

Uperior Court Middlesex Sherman Jaquith Wellesley Pearson Same Rock Sae Fewkes Byfield Fleming Curtis Robbe W. S W.S. Slocum C. E. Washburn Atwood Et al Crafts Et Als American Tube & Iron Company Court of Common Pleas Alleghany County Pennsylvania L.s.scaite Robinson & Robinson Ordar

Cardiff Notes Reveal Booming Construction and Labor Demand

Reports from Cardiff show heavy building activity and a large laborer demand with over a thousand workers and inadequate housing. By May 14 there were 75+ tenement applications. a Commercial Club with $10,000 start funds aims to boost business and social unity, planning a club house on Cardiff land. The Dummy Motor Line grading to Rockwood nears completion and operation may begin in July. Exposition Building wired for incandescent lighting. a new motor, engine, and boiler for the electric lighting company are en route. Over three miles of wire have been installed for public lights, while lamps still light the town by oil spray. New Cardiff general manager Mowbray M. Duncan, formerly of Cambria Iron Works and Roane Iron, oversees plans for a new furnace amid ore veins near Walden’s Ridge.

Cardiff Cardiff Company Rockwood Electric Lighting Company Mowbray M. Duncan Cambria Iron Works Johnstown Penn Roane Iron Company Lenn Walden’s Ridge

Tin plate mill planned if McKinley tariff passes

A Pittsburg despatch says half a million dollars will back a new tin plate mill in the area if the McKinley tariff bill becomes law. J. Davis Lewis, ex Wales tin plate maker, leads the project. Free sites and cash gifts up to 50000 attract rival towns, with Pittsburgh chosen for its iron steel and gas sectors. Lewis says prospects look bright and construction would start immediately after passage.

New York The Herald Pittsburg Penn J. Davis Lewis Wales Lewis Mr. Lewis

Providence Board of Trade Protest Over State Act

Providence board of trade holds a special meeting to denounce the General Assembly action consolidating the Providence engineers and public works departments. Ex Governor Lappuse and aldermen Dennis and Gorman speak as resolutions oppose state appropriation and tax rights, urging repeal of the act.

Providence Board OF Trade Providence R. I Sorerau Board of Trade Today General Assembly Providence Engineers Public Works Departments Lapplse Dennis and Gorman

Telephony in Newport Sparks City Tensions

Newport May 20 Providence Telephone Company plans to halt line reconstruction amid local opposition. The city may face compensation demands for damages claimed from lack of police protection. Paine's Furniture advertises equalizing Bed Springs as a simple, economical solution for beds used by two people with different weights. Montserrat Lime Fruit Juice remains a popular hot weather beverage across the United Kingdom and gaining traction locally.

Newport R.L Providence Telephone Company Paine Canal Street United Kingdom Montserrat

Money Market Mixed as Stocks Rally and Bonds Hold Steady

The Boston money market stays quiet with 3 percent Clearing House loans. New York call rates hover around 6 percent. High activity in stocks, notably Atchison, Sugar, and Central Massachusetts, with strong intraday gains and heavy last-hour trading. Copper shares rise sharply as Keweenaw districts gain investor attention. Copper Falls sale talks surface and a new 300-ton concentrator is planned for key mines.

Boston New York Chicago St. Louis San Francisco Telegraph New Orleans Bank Charleston Savannah Waltham Secretary of the Treasury Reichsmarks Atchison, Sugar Massachusetts New York Stock Exchange Atchison Wile Atchison Friscos Atlantic & Pacific Burlington & Quincy Wirt Dexter Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Summit Branch Janens Valley Detroit Inc Harney Peak South Dakota Hill City Jay. Lof Cincinnati Sandusky Cleveland Columbus Springfield Union Pacific Wisconsin Central Mexican Central Boston News Pauuco River Tampico Jampico Harbor Fitchbure Preferred Central Massachusetts Central Eastern New York & New England West End Railroad Lamson Store Lamson Consolidated Store Service Company Carter & Co Bell Telephone Erie Boston & Montana Butte & Boston Centennial Kearsarge Calumet & Hecla Tamarack Atlantic Keweenaw Old Keweenaw Copper Falls Arnold Butte & Boston Mines

Portage Lake harbor lines bill ends suits on copper mills

The Stevenson bill for new harbor lines in Portage Lake Michigan passed the Senate and now awaits the President as it ends government suits against Quincy Franklin Huron and Atlantic. It allows stamp mill operations in Portage Lake, enabling copper miners to secure remunerative prices. Santa Fe stock rose while mining updates show ore grades and sinking progress. Sugar Trust certificates traded up amid bullish activity and a favorable Court of Appeals outlook. Dividends were declared by Peabody Mills 8 percent Acushnet Cooperative 6 per share and Catawissa Railroad 34 percent on preferred stock.

Franklin Huron Stevenson Portage Lake Mich Senate Quincy Atlantic Portage Santa Fe McLaughlin Sugar Trust Court of Appeals Peabody Mills Company Acushnet Cooperative Association of New Bedford Catawissa Boston Stock Exchange West End Allonez Mining Arnold Mining Atlantic Muung Ceeeee Bonanza Mining Boston& Mont (Copper Butte Boston Mining Weenses Centennial Mining Franklin Mining Huron Mining Kearsarge Minin National Mining Oscesla Mining Ee Miney Mining Tamarack Mianta Fe Mining At, T Tee Ge. Oe Atlantic & Pacific Boston & Alban San, & Cleve Fitchburg Pref Flint & Pere Mar Old Colony Pollman Palace Rutland Oll Wisconsin “Central Sane Eens Fo Inc Boston Gas C. BL K. C 1St Inc Bell Cutler Land Boston Land San Diego Land Sullivan Harbor Reese Rere Atlantic Mining Boston & Mont A & Toston Mining I & Hecla Mining Stalpa Mining Sence Entennial Opper Falls Rescent Ranklin Mining Nmaron Kearsarge Osceola Santa Fe Mining Tamarack Minin Boston & Albany Boston Maine Ring CIM San Cleve Canton St. L. Con N. EB Allone Arnold Bonanza Gma His Hutte & Boston Bok Catulpa WraAnklin National Wabic Eseceerreenere Sunlit PO Tamarack Washington O. Tige Land Companies Anniston City Aspinwall Aspinwall Eae Peewee Boothbay Weston Boylston Street Bly Brookline Uly Winter Arbor Winthrop Wollaston New York Bell Tel Do Lst Do Yen Mort Oia . At. & Pac Lst Doing LWLO Ing Bos U. Gas Doves Iowa Ches Ohio Chi. & Ie Lton de Wits Cc. & W. Mich T. le Det. Langs. & N K.G K. G Kk. C East Tenn Ont & Blow M. & Bbs Ee St. d Sane Redit St. Ly Lan Green Bay Hocking Val Do 2d Inc Ll. Central Te Kan Tex Nor, l Lake Shore Long Island L. C. Con Louis. & Nash Yoo Louis St.jong Union Pacific A & St Do Inc Eenee Ilroad Conta Nash J. Cent Pacific Boston & Lowell Boston & Maine Noor Pac Providence S Baie Sey Cal Sowthers Bes Sear Cheshire N.Y. C Pie N.Y W. Mich N. Y Miss Adee West Oregon Fitchburg Rock Ibiand Flint & P. M. Com

Electric Stocks and Company Listings Notice

Furnished stock table lists companies including Eastern Electric Cable Company Union Electric Car Company Thomson Houston Company Thomson European Electric Welding Co and Gethins Electrical Mfg Company with quoted figures and minor variances. The note appears as a market snapshot from F Wnt & Co at 564 Devonshire Street with price entries and shorthand symbols.

Aeceesere Maine Central Mexican Central Saco & Ports Conwa Rutland Summit Union Pacific Wisconsi NM Cone Aim Bell Phon Toy Mfg Lamson Pullman Palace Car Co Union Stock Yards Cotton Oil Trust Pneumatic Tool Co Oe Bay State Gas Brunswick Manganese Burton Boston & Liverpool Co Fortayne Elec Ulinolg Steel Co Mt. Desert & East Shore Malden Electric Co Mechanical Man. Co New York Despatch Co National Lead ‘Trust Tel Mfg. Co T Refineries Co Thomson-Houston Elec Ae Seston Thomson Elec Westinghouse Flec. Co Winnisimmet Co Miscellaneouscape Exchange Wilson W. Fay & Co State Street Vere AG Tennessee Land Fort Payne Coal & Iron Catalpa Empire Crescent Fussion Salen Eee Eseeresrae BO Financial Telegram F. W.nt & Co Devonshire Stree Eastern Electric Cable Company Bow Gethins Electrical Mfg. Company Union Electric Car Company Thomson Houston Company Thomson European Electric Welding Co

Wall Street News Roundup May Show Mild Gains

New York May 20 Money on call traded 6 to 10 with last loan at 8 and closing offers at 8. Sterling exchange quiet at 4.8314 for sixty day bills and 4.85% for demand. Government and railroad bonds dull to steady. Sugar strong, Oregon Transcontinental near opening prices, Atchison led gains, Vanderbilts buoyant. Market ends near best levels after a late surge in rail and coal issues and mixed but subdued overall activity.

New York Sterling Exchange Oregon Atchison San Francisco Vanderbilts St. Louis Richmond & West Point Transcontinental Ohio Southern Texas Pacific Atlantic & Pacific Denver & Rio Grande Bs Erie Funded Louisville & Nashville Western Union International Scioto Valley

London Market Highlights May 20 Auxiliaries and Finances

London market report shows mixed bonds and stocks with Atlantic and Great Western firsts at 41 1/2 to 41 3/4, Consols at 98 7/8 to 98 9/16, and Erie at 30 4/5. Deals cited include Canada Pacific 83 43 Ene, Mexican Ordinary 44 1/2, Spanish 4s 77 1/2, and Money around 2% with various fractions.

London Canada Pacific Illinois Central St. Paulommon Pennsylvania Paris Atlantic & Great Bar Erie

Egleston Street Highway Hearing Notice 1890

In Boanrp OF STREET Commiestowens May 16 1890 the board declares public necessity to lay out Egleston street from School to Boylston as a city highway. Notice is given to Loston and interested parties that land will be taken. Public hearing set for Saturday May 31 at eleven a m at this office. Passed J H Jenkins Clerk.

Commiestowens Egleston Street West Roxbury School Street Boylston Street Loston

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