West End and Meigs Bills Dominate Senate Actions
In the General Court the Senate passes and amends major railroad and militia measures. Debate covers streetcar protections, intoxication detentions, and the West End elevated railway bill while Meigs system issues move toward engrossment. Senate also considers water supply pollution rules, club incorporations, and new militia reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
West End
MEIGS
Carberry
Boston
Roxbury
Jamaica Plain
Brighton
Creed
Metcalf
Railway postal clerk charged with mail theft and certificate theft
Nelson J. presiding Court reports John F. Damon a Springfield railway postal clerk on the Albany line accused in two indictments of taking letters addressed to W Cushing & Co Foxboro Me and opening them He is also charged with opening and taking government certificates of 50 cents each The alleged offense occurred Sept 18 1889 The case was resumed and given to the jury with F D Allen and S Hall for the government and George D Robinson for the defendant
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Nelson
John FE. Damon
Springfield
Albany
Boston
W. Cushing & Co
Foxboro
F. D. Allen
8. Hall
George D. Robinson
Dunbar
Harry H. Barrett
Boston & Albany Railroad
Jane Jones
Same
Melbourne F. Jones
Jones
Washington Street
Harrison Avenue
Bi Faul
Samuel Hoar
Sarah McDonald
Thomas Dana
Hollig Street
Paul
Athens
Raphael
Carpenter
W. Howes
M. Holbrook
George O. Shattuck
William F. Dana
Superior Court First Session Proceedings and Cases
The May 29 Superior Court session lists cases from First and Second Sessions involving tort actions for personal injuries and death. Notable matters include Louis V. Bornstein versus N. & N. E. RR claiming injury from a fall at Bird’s Station, and Mary Bornstein as administratrix pursuing death damages. Other docket items involve Hop Sing v Bowker et al for wrongful ejectment, Gustave Holst v Stewart for alleged overpayment, and Mary Casey v Kelligher for injuries from a defective plank walk. Proceedings noted include verdicts, defenses, and counsel, with a later Fourth Session and upcoming trial lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis V. Bornstein
N. E. RR
Mary Bornstein
Admx
Sane
Bird’s Station
Quincy Street
Louis
LR. Clark
A. A. Strout
D. Weston Smith
Hop Sing
Caleb Bowker
Chelsea
Ees
Thomas E. Barry
William Howland
Blodgett
Gustave Holst
Joseph L Stewart
F. A. Perry
B. C. Moulton
H. L. Bouteile
Mary Casey
Michael L. Kelliher
Genesee Street
W. H. Baker
P. Sullivan
Dora A. Hayward
City of
Boston
Ito
Perry Street
Som Harrison Avenue
George 3. Huntress
M. J. Sughrue
R. W. Nason
Money Market and Stocks Drift in Boston and New York
The Boston money market held steady at 4 percent at the Clearing House with New York funds scarce. Exchange figures show large totals. city of Lowell borrows 200000 from Boston Five Cents Savings Bank for taxes. Stock activity costs and rumors shake prices, with Atchison and Union Pacific movements and a mixed bond market.
Jury term adjournment set for June and July calls
Superior Court in Dedham notes juries were dismissed for the term. Jury waived cases will be in order on Monday June 2 at 10 a.m. The remaining jury list cases will be called to decide if new jurors are needed at an adjournment on July 15.
Relief of aged clergymen annual meeting held at Beacon Street
The Society for the Relief of Aged and Des titute Clergymen met at 25 Beacon Street today. Officers elected for the coming year include President Rev. Andrew P. Peabody and Vice Presidents Rev. George E. Ellis and Rev. John H. Morrison. Directors include Rev. Frederic Frothingham and Rev. James De Normandie among others. Thomas Minns is treasurer and Rev. Edward Hale secretary. The society distributes its semiannual income to aid aged and distressed clergy and welcomes additional gifts or bequests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Relief of
Beacon Street
Andrew P. Peabody
D.D
George E. Ellis
John H. Morrison
Frederic Frothingham
James de Normandie
Francis G. Peabody
George M. Bartel
Tressurer
Thomas Minns
Edward Hale
Evangelical Missionary Society Elects Officers at Meeting
The Massachusetts Evangelical Missionary Society met in a Unitarian building with Rev A P Peabody presiding. Officers elected include President Rev A P Peabody vice president Rev George M Bartel secretary Rev Henry F Jenks treasurer Rev James De Normandie and trustees Rev George Ball John F Moore D D Benjamin R Bulkeley Nathaniel Seaver Jr Edward Hale Austin S Garver and Pit Dillingham. Also note Moth proof cedar chests at Paine's Furniture Company on 48 street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Missionary Society
A. P. Peabody
D.D
Massachusetts Evangelical Missionary Society
Unitarian Building
George M. Bartel
Henry F. Jenks
James de Normandie
George §. Ball
John F. Moore
Benjamin R. Bulkeley
Nathaniel Seaver, Jr
Edward Hale
Austin
Garver
Pit Dillingham
Vellow
Paine’s Furniture Company
Street
Bond offerings on railroad mortgages from Foote and French
Foote and French of Boston advertise sale of railroad mortgage gold bonds with guaranteed interest by Union Pacific. Listings include Oregon Railway & Navigation 5% bonds due 1925, Oregon Short Line 6% bonds due 1922, St Joseph & Grand Island 6% bonds due 1925, Fitchburg 5% bonds due 1899, Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe 4% bonds, Louisville New Albany & Chicago 6% bonds due 1916, Kansas City Memphis 5% bonds, and Kansas routes with semiannual interest dates and yields cited as about 4% to 6% with guarantees.
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Foote & French
Congress Street
Boston
Mass
Oregon Railway & Navigation Ee
Union Pacifi R. R. Co
Oregon Short Line Railway Co
Union Pacific R. R. Co
St. Joseph & Grand Island
R. R. Co
Fitchburg R. R. Co
Kansas City
Atnoig
Assouees
Fonanza Development
Mont
Cal
Catalpa
Dana
Seeenere
Franklin
Hanover
Huron
Kronton
Kearsarge
Esnard
Atchison
Gen. Mort
Do Inc
Pac
L. G
K. C
Cl. & Sp
K.C
B. & St le
N.Y
N. E
Seseeneres
D’o
L. C. Con
MOBY
Oregon
L. Gs
Ruflan
G.I
Ee C
St. L
Union Pacific
Pacific
Bae
Central Lowa
Eaee
Aone
Og Do. Inc
Central Vachic
Acer
BOA
Ches. & Ohio
Vale
Atlantic & Pacific
Top
Boston & Aldany
Ya Chi
Alton
Boston & Owl
Boston & Malu
Providence
Southern
Central
Maas
New Enz
Cheshire
Hell
Ee CO. B
Newee
Mexican
C. B
Lamon
W. Ich
Brookline Land
Lamoine Land
Cleve
Canton
Sullivan Harvor
Lsigg Wellaston
West Tind
Ocking
Ouaton
Texas
Seer Wee
Pee
Seer
Seeeeree
Fitchburg
Iowa
Loston & Montcoppe
EK. C
M. Esos
Lake Store
Buite
Boston Mining
LFB
St. Leeenes
Low Island
Sane
Pity Cal
Hecla Mining
Souis
Yash
Maine Central
Catalpan Mining
Centennial Mining
Geanee
Eee
Olly Dunkin Min
Anne Franklin Mining
M. I
Eves LS
Peeneee
St Mesnard
Saco & Port
G. F
Ae &H
Tamarack Mining
Santa Fe
Quincy
West End
Te &S
Wisconsin
Aagtern
Boud
W., Nash, & Roch
Sig
Boston & Albart
Bell
Southeeer
Erie
Wst
Ars
Lor
K. C. Vt
Eastman
Aus
Oregon Trans
Ewer Eeeene
Old Colony
Lamson Store Ser
Dafenee
Livy
Sea
Ollman Palace
Cotton Oull Trust
Rock Island
Bay State Gas
Atlantic ’ & Pacifeine
Chi
Boston & Liverpool Co
Boston Y
Gas BS
Enone BS
Sugar and Stock Rumors Stir Market Moves
Amid rumors of instability Sugar Trust shares drifted to 75 4 before recovering as Mr Keene denied any truth to market gossip. Keene insists no stock sales occurred and notes bids for Sugar remain, while Thomson Houston stock fluctuates between 65 and 64. Trustees propose a sale plan tied to American Loan Trust deposits with availability for withdrawal if not completed by June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Trust
Suga Thomson-Houston
T ‘Thomson-Houston
American Loan & Trust
Ing
Ned
Led
Dividends Declared by Multiple Companies This Period
The Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railroad declares a semiannual dividend of 14.4 percent plus an extra 1 percent on common stock and 1 percent quarterly on preferred stock. Amory Manufacturing proclaims $3 per share. Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad announces a semiannual 3 percent dividend. Consolidated Gas of New York declares a 2 percent semiannual dividend payable June 14. DeKalb Lumber Company of Fort Payne Alabama, formed last December with 30000 paid-in capital, shows net profit over 3000 at 25 percent yearly and plans a 6 percent dividend July 1 against surplus. Officers listed: W. P. Rice president, Captain R. K. Dunn VP and manager, J. G. Rice secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago
DeKalb Lumber Company
Fort Payne
Ala
DeKal Lumber Company
W. P. Rice
R. K. Dunn
J. G. Rice
Stockholders Exchange San Francisco Stock for Atchison Shares
The San Francisco Railway Company announces the sale of its entire preferred and common stock to the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Company. Exchange terms: 1000 San Francisco Preferred equals 1375 Atchison shares, and 1000 San Francisco Common equals 750 Atchison shares. Available to others for a limited period via office receipts and deposits with Kidder, Peabody & Co. The firm reserves the right to withdraw this privilege and aims to place Atchison in full control of the San Francisco Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company
Atchison Company
Atchison
San Francisco
Boston
Vicinity
Messrs
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Wall Street closes mixed as Villard fears shake market
New York May 29 money on call ranges six to ten percent with the last loan at six. Sterling exchange firm with 60 day bills at 4.8442 and demand around 4.86.Railroad shares lead a late rally after Villard lines differential rumors but trusts slip. Oregon Transcontinental and Northern Pacific show notable declines while Chicago Gas and Sugar Refineries falter. broad market recovers into close with strong activity and liquidations easing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sterling Exchange
Wall Street
Villard
Chicago
Granger
Oregon Transcontinental
Northern Pacific
New England
Missouri Pacific
Rock Island
St. Paul
Reading
Richmond West Point
Atchison
Chicago Gas
Bears
Oregon
Tanscontinental
Lackawanna
Richmond
West Point
Texas Pacific
Land & Canton
Scioto Valley
New York & Pennsylvania
Lake Shore
Milwaukee & Northern Os Ofd
West Point Trust
Alton
Richman & Terre Haute
Laclede Gas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eldredge
Chicopee
Phall
House of Industry
House of Correction
Hayes
Lynn
Messrs. Dewey
Wardwell
Haverhill
Day
Marblehead
Williams
Dedham
Spanney
Quincey
Cottin
Suffolk
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Committee On Constitutional Amendments
Commonwealth
Palmer
Bradley
Dallinger
Cambridge
Dailinger
Maccabe
Dwinell
State Board of Health
Pinkerton
Worcester
Hampshire
Berkshire
State Board
Davenport
Middlesex
Ki. J. Donovan
Collin
House
Dewey
McDonough
Fall River
Taft
Gloucester
Theilitia
United States Army
Navy
Ngure
Massachusetts Reformatory
Superior Court
Mary
Staples, J
Sherman
Clearing House
Sub-Treasury
Lowell
Boston Five Cents Savings Bank
Potter, Lowell & Co
Bank
Charleston
Savannah
Reichsmarks
Henry Villard
James KR. Keene
Gould
Geean
W. M. Mick
Messrs. W. P. Rice & Co
Atchison 4S
Buil
Chicago & Alton
Boston News Bureau
Frisco
Atchison, Frisco
St. Louis
Therease
Farn
Flint & Pere Marquette
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Cleveland & Canton
Mexican Central
Eastern Railroad
Portsmouth, Great Falls & Conway
Blackstone National Bank
New York & New England
Toans
Puilae
Europe
Boston & Montana
Montana
Kearsarze
Atlantic
Osceola
Quincy Company
Vivian
Dodge
Lake Superior
Transby
Brown Bros. & CO
Ireland
U. S
Philadelphia
State Street
Chattanooga
L. B. Russell
Summer Street
Gardner Chase & Go
Devonshire ST
Lynn Belt Line Street Railway
Bangor Street Railway
Bangor Electric Light & Power
Webster Electric Company
Correspondense
Aghinadlm&cs Bankers & Brokers
Broapway
OF the
Louise
J. & W. Seligman & CO
Mills
Broad Street
Boston Stock Exchange
F.C. Ft
Fort Wayne
Staines Elestric Co
Man
C. N. Ba
M Teh Co
Les. Rust
Ain
Bell Tél
Essence
Mfg
Cor
Senaveee
Pal
Edison Phon. Toy Co
Becos
homson-Houston Elec
West End Land
Thomson Elec
Seebeee
Weatinghouse Elec
San Diego Land
Winnisimmet Co
Kinston Montcoppe Er
Atlantic Mining
Miscellaneous Stock Exchange
Shutte
Catalpi
Fay & Co
Wilson W
al Central Mining
R Falls Mining
Ete Wee Meereeeneere
Franklin Mining
Santa Fe Cop
Sherman Flee
Bonanza Dev
National Aeisine
Rene Aese
Humboldt
Fort Payne Coal & Iron
Atlantic & Paci
Boston & Lowell
Boston & Maine
Masa
Fitehbure
Pullman Palace Cal
St. Louis &S
Wisconsin Central
West Eene
Fort Wa
Mt. Des. & Or
Houston
F. W. Prescott & O
Devonshire Street
Eastern Electric Cable Company
P Pref
Va Gethins Electrical M
Eevee
Eeene Union Electric Car Company
Electric Safety Corei
Thomson-Houston
Thomson-European E. Jentria Weiding ¢ Co
NEW York Financial
The
New England Mortgage Security Company
Kilby Street
J. P
Suerman
Minn
Ent
New England Northwestern Investment Company Capital
Washington
Henry N. Fisher
Waltham, Mass
Timothy Remick
Silas A. Barton
Thomson- Houston Electric Company
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