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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1885

Page

3

Adroit Telegraph College Swindle Exposed in Boston

A three year scam run from 69 Washington Street was halted when John Hellehen was arrested for obtaining money under false pretenses. He advertised high salaries and quick diplomas for telegraph operators, collected tuition, and yielded little knowledge. Victims across New England paid 10 to 45 dollars each. police say no genuine railroad or telegraph company hires graduates. Hellehen held for court.

John +. Hellehen Mahoney Burke Hellehen Telegraph College Washington Street State Western Union Telegraph Company Salares New England American Telegraph Co Hanover Melleohen Heliehen Heileben W. F. Peasa Biddeford Charles Thuresson South Boston John F. Swabb Newburyport H. Macdonald Danvers Eddie Lane Revere Rose N. Mabone Dorchester Street Nellie Finnegan Swampscott Charles J. Davis George Augusta Maine Emma Marden Boston Emma P. Muller Parker Street Ellen A. Finnegan Humphrey Street Charles L. Augusta Emma Muller Ellen Finnegan Hanscom Mahoney and Hellethen Origagee Crump Court House Monroe Union County N. C IL & M Camp Gold Mining Company Register of Deeds North Carolina Union State of Crooked Creek W. L. Sin Lemmond Tract Purhaser Broadway National Bank Milk and Arch Street Commonwealth of Massachusetts Roswell C. Downer Trustan

Harvard Class Size and Campus Updates

Harvard College reports a freshman class of 258, with 109 special students, a record high. Locker demand fills gym slots, 50 new lockers planned. Commencement parts assignments posted. Dr Edward Briggs to marry Lou Lord of Utica this month. Historical society met with J F McClure presenting Afghan Troubles. Shakespeare Club officers named and members elected. Dante Society offers a $100 yearly prize for three years on life and works subject exploring

Gymasium Edward Cornelius Briggs Lou Lord Utica New York The Historical Society J. F. McClure Shakespeare Club Jones Cummings Winter BE. KR. Shippen F.S. Churchill Bryant Santayana Churchill Hutchins Roberts Morrison Shipwell Talbot Wetherbee Hamilton H. Swith Stedman Bowen Knapp Dante Society

Won in Worcester gains of the Democratic party in wards

In Worcester Tuesday, Democrats reclaimed the legislative district from Republicans. The piece highlights John F. O Connor a Holy Cross graduate and Worcester educator. James H. Mellen as ward 4 leader. and notes shifts from Butler to regular Democracy and notable rivalries with John R Thayer and John F H Mooney. It also mentions Thomas W Butler and Perry and Murphy remarks on caucus loyalties.

Worcester Cleveland O’connor Holy Cross College James H. Mellen Worcester Times John R. Thayer Mellen Thayer John Kelly Democrats Democratic Party Ward 5 John F. H. Mooney Butler Standard Cleveland Democrats John B. Ratigan Mooney Joseph Perry Perry Thomas W. Butler Butler Canada John R. Murphy Springfield H. M. Smith O'Connor

Business Troubles Creditor Meeting For John A Lowell & Co

A creditors meeting for John A. Lowell & Co was held with Col J B Jordan named chairman and C W Bartlett secretary. Counsel W I L Dillaway disclosed liabilities around 37 600 and assets of an engraving and printing plant. The assignee H M Barton has run the business since Oct 1. Several creditors committees were formed to represent interests and investigate assets and liabilities.

John A. Lowell & Co Col J. B. Jordan Pulsifer, Jordan & Wilson C. W. Bartlett W. I. L. Dillaway H. M. Barton Col. J. B. Jordan C. M. Bartlett J. D. Pope Moses Williams George B. Clapp Edward H. Moody Athletic Goods Hartford Sidney E. Clark Mesars Steeles Dry Salters Glasgow George S. Parmelee Gents Middletown F. D. Brewster Thomas Glendenning Moncton N. B Charles F. Hine Kalaa Mich Henry J. Hoyt Weigle Fuchs & Graybill Lancaster Charles W. McCleary J. E. Horsman Rice Lake Wis Suffolk County Jacob W. Rogers Mary O’donnell Edward F. Collins Franklin E. Baker

Best Bail Reduced in Bank Defrauding Case

In Superior Criminal Court Richard Stone represented William J. Best ex-president of the Pacific National Bank. Best arrested in New York and brought here for trial on bank defrauding charges. Bail reduced from 25000 to 5900 after A D A Adams argued for partial dismissal and Best’s attorney paid 5000 and he was allowed to await trial.

Richard Stone Superior Criminal Court William J. Best Pacific National Bank New York Adams Best Pitman

Sun sale sets Cincinnati paper as Republican ally

The Morning Sun, formerly a cheap daily tied to the Gazette's AP franchise, is sold to a Syndicate of capitalists from Fosteria Columbus and Cincinnati and will be issued soon as a Republican paper. It will oppose civil service reform and the election of John Sherman.

Cincinnati Dispatch New York World Morning Sun Gazette Associated Press Fosteria Columbus Cincinnati John Sherman

Financial markets show steady gains and strong activity

Worcester Nashua and Rochester lease terms stir stock market moves as Boston and New York papers report active money markets. Prices rise on railroad equities, with Eastern leading gains while Western and Midwest issues pull broader indices higher.

Esstern Eastern Friends of Worcester Nashua Rochester Boston Maine

Robbery on Armory Street Targets Irish Traveler

Timothy Glennon, 55, was knocked down and robbed on Armory Street late Wednesday night. $200 was taken by an unidentified assailant. James Cooney was arrested for the crime but the money was not recovered. Glennon had saved the funds to visit his birthplace in Ireland and was to depart yesterday.

Timothy Glennon Armory Street James Cooney Glennon Ireland

Believing Bonds Are Safe and Will Appreciate in Market Value

The note states that the bonds are entirely safe and expected to appreciate in market value, and it commends them to favorable consideration by investors.

Market rises and falls as stocks end firm after gains

New York reports a volatile trading day with money easier at 2 3 percent and stocks showing broad gains then retreating. Union Pacific Western Union Lake Shore and St Paul lead gains while several others slip back. Commentary notes market activity and a cautious final tone with no major news from trunk line meetings.

New York Clark, Ward & Co St. Paul Lake Superior Chicago Lonedon Trunk Line Baltimore Ohio Atchison Atlantic and Pacific California Southern Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Union Pacific Prime Mercantile Western Union Lake Shore Northwestern Lackawannas Union New York Central Northwest Lackawanna Jersey Central Western Railroad Delaware and Findion Canada Southern and Lackawanna Eacn Omaha Lawson, Douglas & Co White Lackawana West Shore Cyrus W. Field Clark Thomas Iron Works

Trade and Its Outlook Chicago Market Upward Unsettled

Late Thursday reports from Eldredge & Co Chicago indicate unsettled markets with overall upward tendency. Wheat advanced then rose again on strong demand and limited supply while corn and pork showed strength. on call oats prices climbed with slight settling after food and weather influences. Iron and steel outlook bright as Thomas Iron Works reports heavy rail demand and strong recent orders.

Messrs George E. Eldredge & Co Chicago Emery & Hodges No. 28 State Street Chicago Board of Trade Chamber of Commerce Thomas Iron Works Company

Wheat and corn markets show steady to higher trends across regions

Global grain prices hold steady with Western superfine at 3 25, spring and winter patent wheat at 5 50, No 2 red Chicago at 90 14c, and New York spot sells 23 600 bbls with mixed exports. Rye, oats, and barley trade mix of firm and dull, while butter and eggs remain cautious. pork and lard show tightening and regional variation in price and shipments.

Minnesota New York St. Louis Illinois Chicago Milwaukee City St Louis Denoi Loledo Minneapolis Toledo Barney Canada Western Extra Northern Dairy Western Dairy Western Liverpool Cape Boston Cincinnati—Park Chicago—Pvpork Western Steam Cincinnati St Andrews Virginia Jersey Country Boston and Albany Grand Junction Rce Bates Twu Old Colony Railroad New Rgigud Kairoxe Uenburg Boston and Maine Railroad Boston & Maine Railroad Western Division Talon Lowell Express C. Corps

Market notes from Cincinnati and New York trading sessions

The report outlines mixed commodity activity with hogs and beef firm in Cincinnati and Chicago, including pork belly and pickled meats prices. It covers cattle and hog receipts and shipments, grain and produce prices, and oil, sugar, and cotton market standings in New York and Liverpool with prices and daily shifts.

Market Tone Across Atlantic Ports Quiet to Steady

The market shows a quiet and easy tone at New York Norfolk Charleston Savannah Mobile with duil at Augusta Philadelphia and Baltimore lower at Memphis and steady elsewhere, reflecting mixed demand and activity across major trade hubs.

New York Norfolk Charleston Savannah Mobile St. Louis New Orleans Augusta Philadelphia Baltimore Memphis

Trade goods listed from Surinam and Talcaruano ports

A long inventory of shipments from Surinam and the TaLCARUANO and VALPARAISO region. Items include hake, mackerel, pork, beef, bread, crystal oil, butter, matches, tobacco, candles, Florida water, beer, gin, ale, soda, vegetables, woolenware, hardware, furniture, and numerous other commodities. Also notes steamer Missouri clearing and various cargoes such as wheat, corn, cotton, lard, butter, flour, beer, cattle, apples, and crates of miscellaneous goods.

Surinam George K Hatch Liverpool Eng Missouri Talcaruano & Valparaiso Bark Mohican Manila Docan Milla

Staple Product Receipts at This Port Compared to Last Year

The table shows total receipts of principal staples at the port through November 5 from all points, including in transit commodities, and compares them with the same date last year. Data encompass various shipments and highlight shifts in supply arriving at the port year over year.

Fish prices and sales for week ending November 5 1885

Atlantic market update lists codfish at 325 375 per quarter, small cod 3, bank 2 3 for large and 25 for small, dry cured cod 350 and 250, shares 325 and 250 per quarter, cask 250 per gqtl, haddock 2, bake 2, pollock 2, slack salted pollock 250. Boneless and prepared fish 3 4446c tb for hake haddock and cask and 4 74c for codfish. Smoked halibut 6 74c tb smoked salmon 15c per th, shore cod 2 and hake 750, pollock 175. Last sales of shore from pickle 6 bbl. Nova herring quoted. Extra pricing noted. Fresh halibut last sales in line with white and gray.

Cape Ann Advertiser Fish Prices and Commodities Listing

A dated inventory of seafood and related goods with prices across multiple species and preparations. Items include Scotia large split at $5 per barrel and trout at $11 double, codfish hedges, tongues and sounds priced separately, alewives, salmon, halibut ends, swordfish, and fins. Medicinal oils and fish byproducts priced per gallon or ton, reflecting a historical market listing.

Scotia Labrador Cape Ann

Railroad matters and annual report of Boston and Albany

The 18th annual report shows fiscal year results ending Sept 30 1885 with receipts 7 637 982 expenses 5 293 676 and net income 2 344 305. Surplus not divided 58 601 90. The report notes increased passenger traffic, freight gains, and a revenue loss due to low freight and passenger carriage rates between the West and New England. It covers track sharing with Eastern railroad, track construction, and warehousing funds, plus details of Denver and Rio Grande reorganizing efforts and other regional railroad items.

Boston and Albany Pittsfield North Adams Road Ware River Trafic Western Boston and Worcester Corporation West New England Riverside Eastern Somerville East Boston Chelsea Eastern Railroad Company Grand Junction Yard Cottage Farm Grand Junction P. H. Dudley New York and New England Railroad Company South Boston Denver and Rio Grande

Monument at Andre Hill Explodes in Tappan Destruction of Obelisk

A 10 25 pm Tuesday blast shattered the Andre monument on Andre Hill near Tappan. The granite shaft, weighing about four tons, stood on a fourteen acre field owned by Cyrus W. Field. The explosion, likely dynamite, caused the base to break into thousands of pieces. A rope ladder and evidence of sabotage were found near the east side. The inscription honors Major John Andre, who aided Benedict Arnold, with a note on posthumous reconciliation between nations.

Andre Andre Hill Tappan Aldre Cyrus W. Field Mr. Simons John Andre Benedict Arnold Westminster Abby Arthur Penrhyn Stanley Westminster

Singular Engine Under Construction in Brooklyn Vessel

A singular vessel is being built in Brooklyn. A small engine from Pittsburg will be placed in the hull to compress air to 500 pounds per square inch, then stored in a soda-water style vessel for use.

Brooklyn Eagle Brooklyn Pittsburg

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