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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1886

Page

3

Toledo Special Reports Sale Of Ohio Rail Road Holdings

A Toledo dispatch states the Van & Ohio road was sold under liens with a minimum £1,000,000 price. Cash of $12,000 and the remainder in first mortgage bonds were accepted. Purchasers for the bondholders include A W Scott for F P Alcott Samuel Thomas and R Wilson. The line will be restored in good order and extended northward about 100 miles.

Michigan & O10 Toledo AW. Scott F. P. Alcott Samel Thomas R. ¥. Wilson

St Louis and San Francisco Sells Large Railroad Mortgage

The St Louis and San Francisco railroad issues $300 000 mortgage bonds at 6 percent for a southern Kansas line from Arkansas City to Caldwell. The lender is guaranteed interest by the railroad.

San Francisco St. Louis

Earnings rise for Vera Cruz and Mexican National roads

A Mexico despatch reports Vera Cruz road earnings increasing and Mexican National road showing a gain of over 30 percent for the period. Figures list fourth week October and year comparisons with 1886 and 1885 totals, highlighting overall business improvement in Mexico and the Mexican Central.

Mexico Vera Cruez Road Janie Dse Ase

Sebasticook & Moosehead Railroad Opens with Celebration

The Sebasticook and Moosehead railroad, eight miles from Pittsfield to Hartland, Me ., is completed and will be formally opened with a big celebration on the 17th. The first work began ten weeks ago and the line has progressed rapidly. The company is debt free with good equipment and hopes to extend to connect with the Canadian Pacific at Belfast.

Sebasticook & Moosehead Pittsfield Hartland Oemonceed Canadian Pacific Road Belfast

Revival of Solther Project to Charleston Line

A revived through line from the craft lakes to Charleston is planned with changes. The first phase links Charleston to the Ohio River under a new Charleston Cincinnati Chicago railroad company led by Colonel Frank Coxe. Bond issue set at 20,000 per mile with Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company trustee. Massachusetts and Southern Construction Company awarded the build.

Crafl Lakes Charleston S. C Ohio River Frank Coxe Ashville, Fenn Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company Massachusetts & Southern Construction Company Cincinnati Southern Pacific Company Moreau Louisiana and Texas R and Steamship Co New York North North Abore &T New Orleans el Pae Galveston Mississippi River Mobile Lexus San Francisco Arizon Mexico Caliornia E. K Currier. N. K Washington Street Boston B. Taveley General Eastern Ascent Broadway

First Special Train from St Paul to Chicago Sets Speed Record

The Chicago Burmeton Northern ran a record St Paul to Chicago on the first trip in eleven hours ten minutes, with reports of a mile a minute pace for much of the distance. Rail industry notes cite substantial new track builds and mixed October earnings across several lines, including Manitoba and Boston & Albany planning a new fast train connection via Albany.

Chicago, Burmeston & Northern St. Paul Chicago Wall Street Omaha Chicago & Northwest Lansing & Northern Indiana Bloomington & Western Road Manitoba Road Boston & Albany Albany Boston Chicago & Atlantic

Boot and Shoe Buyers in Town

A listing of numerous boot and shoe buyers and company representatives from cities across the United States, including Addison Atlanta Baltimore Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Dallas Detroit Fort Worth Grand Rapids Hamilton Kansas City Knoxville Louisville Nashville Norfolk Philadelphia St Louis and more. The dense roster features names of firms such as Moore Marsh & Co, Young Kimmel Dipss, Dixon & Bro, Stevenson Slingiuif, I D Smith Co, Mann Am tyrenco, Dovenmuehle & Son, Crofoot Stelle Libby, Miller Culter Co, Benckenstein & Co, Adolph Meyer Co, Selz Schwab Co, Manss Bros, Childs Groff, Blankenship Blake, W D Robinson Evansville, Hinkle Nisbet, Lewis Bros, L & H Blum, P J Willis, Rindge Yertsch, Orr Harvey, V Patterson Thomas Co, Haynes Hengon, Wood Rickman Poy, Neale Keith, Long Tyvidson, W W Manier, Weil Co, W V Morse, A Einstein’s Sons, Woolman Todd, Claflin Allen Shoes, Rosenbloom & Sons, Nettleton, Tallmann Hurd, Vance Toughes, Werners and others.

Baltimore Young Young, Kimmel & Dipss J B Dixon W T Dixon & Bro Ads D H Stevenson Stevenson & Slingiuif Tre Bloomington I D Smith I D Smith & Co Putte Cleveland Childs Childs, Groff & Co Dallas Tex-S J Howell Blankenship & Blake Co Detroit Mick—J MacLogan W D Robinson & Co Evansville Ind W B Hinkle Hinkle, Nisbet &C FL. Worth Tex E H Lewis Lewis Bros Galveston Aaron Blum L & H Blum Par F Breath P J Willis & Bro Grand Rapids Mich C Bertsch Rindge Yertsch & Co Hamilton John A Orr Orr, Harvey & Co Kansas City H Patterson Patterson, Thomas & Co Tre- Knoxville Tenn A Henson Haynes, Hengon & Co Louisville Weil Weil & Co Norfolk Lowenberg Ouwaha St Louis Lindsley Orr & Lindsley Allen Claflin-Allien Shoe Svracre Rosenbloom Rosenbloom & Sons Foledc Nettleton Iucn Tallmann Tallman & Hurd Wheeling E Hughes Vance, Toughes & Co Zanesville, G Ieary Werners

Salem Soldiers Monument Dedicated by Sons of Veterans

The new Salem monument, 28 feet high in bronze zinc, depicts a soldier at parade rest atop a column. A procession moved through main streets to Grand Army Hall for unveiling and presentation to Post 34 by Commander Purbeck. A Grand Army dedication followed at Mechanic Hall with General Cox delivering the oration. An evening banquet was held in the rink with plates set for 800.

Salem Sons of Veterans Irelus Grand Amyloi Purbeck Mechanic Hall Cox Rink Boo

Harvard Anniversary Hand book details and portraits

The Harvard Anniversary Hand book compiled by Moses King and published by Rand Avery Company covers four days of exercises, building locations, alumni and undergraduate committees, marshals, class reunions and secretaries. It features portraits of Lowell Longfellow Peabody and Chauncy with views of prominent buildings.

Harvard Moses King Rand, Avery Company Lowell Longfellow Peabody Chauncy

Diverse Atlantic Ship Movements Reported Across Ports

A list of vessels and routes with Nov 3 5 dates shows ships departing New York Liverpool Boston and European ports. Notable entries include Virginian City of Chester Chateau Margaux Britannic Grecian Monarch Lennox Bernard Nymphwa North Anglia W A Scholten Ariel Alesia Stura Yoxford Koman Erl King Chicago and others sailing to Liverpool Valencia Cardiff London Hull Genoa Baltimore Valencia and related endpoints.

Boston Liverpoal New York City of Chester Liverpool Padillac Chateau Margaux Bordeaux Queenstown Nevada Britannic Mariner New Orleans Daminion Montreal Bth Menimore Baltimore London Canada Spain Suez Lennox Cuia Bera Bernard Copenhagen Tnngarian Marseilles Giynrois Drom Savannah Norfolk Hite Philadelphia Nymphwa Grimshr North Anglia Jago Dover W A Scholten Rotterdam Gibraltar Ariel Cartheagena Beltimore Alesia Valencia Stura de Fur Genoa Crookhaven New Ovorpool Brow Head Yoxford

Observations From The United States Signal Station, Boston

Observations dated Nov 5 at 7 AM local correspond to noon Greenwich Time. The miniature almanac notes high water and lengths of day for Saturday Nov 6. It describes barometer readings and corrections for ship instruments per sea level and height above sea level.

United States Boston

Port of Boston Cargo Listings and Arrivals Report

The Port of Boston reports arrived ships and coastal steamers including the Virginian and Gen Whitney from New York, with multiple schooners and brigs aboard or cleared for destinations such as Portland Baltimore and Philadelphia. Coastal weather notes include variable winds and fog with a moderate gale reported off the Banks on Oct 29 at 45 N 85 W.

Virginian Pitt Liverpool Thaiver Lincoln Gen Whitney Bearse New York H M Whitney Wilkesbarre Cates Port Johnson Star of the East Collms Bath Forest City Pierce Bangor City of Zanzibar Muscat Insde Ropes Emmerton & Co Bark Skobelet Loring Baltimore Ark Justine H Ingersoll Peterson Havana Boston Urschlara Stewart Moncton Brsch Elizabeth Harris Margaretville Erschbestina Lente Hammond Lock Gray Hoboken Kurt Johnson Samuel A Walker Kelley Benj Courtney Baker Mattie Westwood Newcomb Annie J Pardea Crosby WL White Achorn Georgetown Susse Davidson Maley Philadelphia Hattie M Crowell Coase Viliadeimila Theresa Wolf Robinson Philadelphia Snow John D Paige Haley VW Simmons Douglass Milton Mary Godfrey Quincy Point Clara Colcord Spears Mason Chase Ira A Jayne Smith Congress Florida White Glen Cove Eldora Strout Macias Elizabeth Foster Gott Orland Marcia Bailey Wass Addison Annie M Nasu Carr Ipswich Mazurka Lane Rockport J Ponder, Jr Bullock Winterport Sadie Corey Marshall Dresden CM Walton Rockland Triton Amee Eliot Harvest Home Hodgkins Lamoine Commonwealth Shaw Edward L Warren Colson James Holmes Ryan Belfast Sch Harvester Roberts Vinalhaven Periie Reed Boothbay J S Lane Orcutt Deer Isle Winslow Morse McDonough

Maritime traffic notes from 19th century ports

A dense shipping summary lists vessels sailed and cleared across ports including Hong Kong Singapore Liverpool Kinsale Halifax Annapolis and Shanghai. Entries cover steamer sailings New York San Francisco Yokohama and London bound voyages with vessels such as Niagara City of Rio Janeiro Arecibo Don Quixote and Portnense, plus bark Alfred Gibbs and Commerce.

Niagara New York Hong Kong Sarah Hignett Morgan Newcastle Nsw City of Rio Janeiro Cobb San Francisco Yokohama Kinsale Alfred Gibbs Reinert Savannah Queenstown Liverpool Benacre Ogg Annapolis Queen Ory Galveston Watanz Arecibo Zaraconderni Havana Commerce Chasa Mobile Warseilles Energia Batimore Orth Durhein Kona Philadelphia Malaga Ardamagh Swlport Thane Charleston Peawle Point Don Quixote Tlilmer Stettin China Fernstrand London Marena Moore Bernard Portnense Pernambuco Pory Spain Larvey M Clarke Haig Demerara Jamaica Elise Harry Smith Weeks Santos Saitead Oh Seb Biela Graham Peniers Kepler Hupert Foth Malmbradch ST Iqhuns Nova Scotian Baltimore Eliza Barss Hollis Beriminda Sili Suilivan Wright Darien Gaedh Joseph Fonwarses Eeo Tebique Davia Schiler Ludlow York Spiagg—Ar Santiago City of Lincoln Shtelis New Reans Swansea

Fish market activity and mackerel harvest outlook

Gloucester alert on halibut and codfish shipments highlights as Lizzie Greenleaf and Susie Hooper lead large bank transfers. The week sees tight supplies, few mackerel vessels, and a historic low New England catch, with shipments of codfish, pollock, hake, and herring down from last year.

F Brown Stone Waldboro D Prince Wordsworth Lincolnville New Bedford Hattie M Mayo Murphy Rockport Charter Oak Merriman Kennebec Beverly Julia Ellen Bangor Friendship Lizzie Eells Deloron Rockland New York Mary Elizabeth Dunton Portland Gloucester Ar Sth Sehrs Alert Lizzie J Greenleaf Grand Bank Susie Nova Puero Western Bank Shore Lawrence St Barnstable Bay Corres

Maritime Trade Notices from Various Ports

A compilation of ship and vessel movements dated November 2 to November 5 from Antwerp to West Hartlepool. Entries list vessel names, captains, routes, and ports of origin or destination such as New York Philadelphia Cherbourg Cape Town and Liverpool with details on brig sails bark ships and lighters.

Antwerp Kommander Svend Foyn Bryde New York Ascension Beard Marquand Bedford Barcelona Sentes New Orleans Lisbon Cherbourg Frederick Dillings Ntier Lottie Liviena Habenda New Sherman San Francisco Cuxhaven Bark Astroud Krause Hamburg Cape Town Aar Vark Olaf Roll Beethoven Smith Elida Persson Chatham Louis Walsh Pendleton Philadelphia Praesident von Bhumnenthal Scarping Melinerby Grose Liverpool Endelave Olsen John Queenstown Johanne Saacksen Saacksen, Starrpebore Oth Howard A Turner Pitman Sydney Lizard Birgitte Johannesen Elsinore Milford Haven Belle Star Kearson St Jon Philipeville Jima Savannah Para Jnra Morrison Ceara Alfred Gibbs Reinert Scottish Lassie Singer Galway Rouen Ar Navy Robert S Besnard Andrews Seville C C Sweeney Mitchell Cadiz Suedia Amor Tarifa Tuskar Alfred D Snow Willey West Haryplepool Leresey Harbor Montreal

Sailed ships and crews from New England ports on the 4th

Shipping list from Vineyard Haven and nearby harbors notes multiple vessels sailing on the 4th including Clara Clarita with Ben Morse in tow and bark Dominique. Numerous schooners and packets depart for Boston, New York, Portland, Charleston, and other destinations with crews listed and destinations named.

Vineyard Haven Maria Adelaide Nickerson Perth Amboy Boston Anna Shepard Finer Glen Cove Eva. D Rose Branin Milville Mindoro Billings New York Ellen Perkins Kendall Port Johnson Salem Laurel Seeley South Amboy RG Whilldin Reed Lynn J_W Hine Rich Weehawken Haverhill Yankee Maid Ella McVane Point Wolfe J C Nash Cole Sands River Clara Clarita Ben Morse Bark Dominique Ile Russell G M Porter Northern Light Mima A Reed Trenton Alice T Boardman Wigwam Wiscasset Kate Lilly Lewis Minstrel Brown Gaited Cock of the Walk Win E Leggett Provincetown Bootheay Icha Chillian Blackman Bangor Chatham Fairfield Bassett Dofor Wilmington Felegraph Kel Jer Thomaston Amelia Cobb Cobb Addie Francus Portland Bullbridge A F Crockett Thorndike Hillsboro William D Caryell Weymouth GG Vanhorn Merriam Windsor Ichs Regulator Wescott

Maritime voyage listings from multiple ships and routes

A chaotic set of ship movements lists vessels and origins such as Glasgow and San Francisco, with destinations including Portland Santa Rosina Queenstown and Falmouth. Entries specify approximate coordinates and dates like Oct 19 Sept 4 Oct 6 Sept 29 and Oct 3.

Shiv Abeona Wilson Glasgow Portland Lady Isabella Congdon Shields Santa Rosina Lyndhu Shi Duncan Lartown O'Neill San Francisco Queenstown Queens Shin Alexander Yeats Dunham Punta de Lobos Callao Falmouth Hecla Day Bark Assel Lite

Arctic cargo and whale catch reported for New Bedford arrivals

Despatch from San Francisco notes bark Eliza Kelley from the Arctic with 520 barrels oil and 400 tons baleen bone. Bog Hidakze McDonald also arrived with Tobbls oil and 1500 ls bone. By Sept 2 bark Lydia Smith from this port had taken six whales.

New Bedford San Francisco Eliza, Kelley Arctic Bog Hidakze McDonald Lydia, Smith

Fire ravages a Philadelphia bound vessel at Reed Street wharf

Reports describe the Theodor Koerner partially tarred at Reed Street wharf Philadelphia with foremast and maintopmast damage on Jessie Mctiregor in tow. The Koerner remains afloat by pumps, likely to be scuttled. fire extinguished by 8 p.m. A survey will determine next steps as other vessels report collisions and groundings in nearby ports.

Philadelphia Theodor Koerner Frme Reed Street Jessie Mctiregor Sie Fiudden Sagua Providence Marbury Baltimore Dutch Island Hugh Water London Portlend Kng Rec Lady Russell Laurensen Trapani Gloucester Mass Hull Park Loch Trool Maitland San Ranecisco Falmouth Afroat Anna Camp Larsen Rotterdam Girvan Nisbet Liverpool San Francisco Northwest Scotia Connor Brill River Tungeness Chattanooga New York Savannah Fort Oglethorpe Shiv Mathilda Americus Carbarien Hatteras Charles R Campbell Shin Island Asvinwall Gulf of Mexico Southwest Pass Medina Tortola Ball'sf Mizgeumast Misthead Sir Louisa Weters Virginia Whertiot Wilmington Creek Theo Toerner Eller New Bedford Sir John Calwallader Wareham William T Borden West Island Ledge

Shipping News: Vessels Sailed and Cleared Across Major Ports

The report lists numerous ships and vessels sailing or cleared at Antwerp Boston and other ports on various dates in late Oct and early Nov. Entries include bark Lurops ex St Jobin and New York for Antwerp, ship Mearlborough for Philadelphia, steamer Slavonia for New York, and brig Elsie Crogan for Porto Rico.

Antwerp Honoiuin Leary York Germania Snsev Portland Or Heston Plistol aAr Lurops Lowe St Jobin Nas Beachy Head Fraser New York Bremen Havre Gundersen Carthagena Mearlborough Philadelphia Deal Beethoven Smith New London Louis Walsh Pendleton Philadelppia Kark von Blumenthal Sharping Chatham Lonnan Dunkirk Exile Pearce Philadel Nia Glasgow Furnessia Hedderwick Gothenburg Slavonia Metzenthin Mary L Burrill Eldridge Halifax Miranda Bendon St Johns Niagara Reemis Matanzas Cheswick Leighton Delaware

Coastal Shipping Ledger With Sailed and Cleared Listings

Multiple vessels including bark Archer and steamers Viola and River Garry sail from Boston area ports to destinations such as Savannah Philadelphia and Queenstown While numerous schooners and brigs depart from New York Newport News and Norfolk under varying orders Cleared on 4th and 5th for voyages to Liverpool Demerara Antwerp and Demerara The lengthy report lists crews owners cargoes sailings and destinations across Atlantic routes with scattered notes on lost decks and underway sailings

Astoria Luriel Dyer Caldera Portland Craigisla Wright Sunderland River West Viola Murray Savannah Wm Crane Billups Alleghany Ylor Boston Bark Sephilis Williamsen Hamburg Aprie Conlon Seward Ida C Bullard Peak Belle Halladay Nickerson Alf Brabrook Brgus New Bedford Wm L Walker Crocker Luther A Roby King Hoboken Wim M Bird Reed Howard W Middleton Higby New York America Paraense Bark Serena Armida North Anglia St Jago Chatham Postion Brunswick Guayacuil Alsina Havana Funca Eher Santos Progress Olsen Rio Janeiro Bull River Rebecca S Mulford Hand Wood’s Hall Bermuda Hundred Ar $d. Sch Benj Gartside Sharne Petersburg Philadelpia Adalaine Townsend Sears Bath Bark Guy Cross Reynolds Philadelphia Jas H Stacy Willard Saulsbury Gray Maggie G Llart Beass Rose Adams George M Adams Standish Cela Beverly Ellan Crowell Freeman Perth Amboy Daunversport Franklin Mull Clara E Simpson Hantret Economy Baltimore Charleston Berbice Walker Glasgow Nellie W Hawklett Buckalow Equator Nelson Waples Ponder Moses Bramball Woodhull Thomas P Kall Ryder Fernandina Winis Clowes Pensy Daren Island Park Royal Liverpool Charles Morford Isaac K Sictson Demerara Nellie Champion Coosaw—Arms Park Jesse Morris Barbados Parien Pegitus Richards Queenstown f.Kneath Dutch Island Harbor Flora A Sawyer Freety Providence Norwich Crestline Ambrose Stonington Elizabethport Exeter Galveston River Garry Scott Asuunivall Harlan Vera Cruz San Marcos Georgetown Mugeier Hart Kennebec Virginia Raion Mills George K Vreeland Blake New Haven Hyannis Fass AJ Stearns Kelly Mobile Fred Jielden Oliver Schofield Crowell Amboy Clytie Smith Barpstable H A Barry Lavinia Campbell C Wishart M Luella Wood Beston Jacksonville Hattie Barbour Kangor Charlotte T Sipley Bartlett Belfast Samer Ilutchinson New Orleans Megunticook Heminway Ship Island Muelle HA de Witt Delehanty Marblehead Hudson Vaughn Hattie Perry Chace Sarah Hale Minquas Cobb Diverty Sidney Dorlon Sandy Hook Barlow Promised Land John G Petts Lovee Westport Jourdan Babbitt James Ponder Chesaneake Bay Pushaw Ludwick Edizabethport Uius Norfolk Zephaniah Steelman Bear Wilmington Del Frederico Gartier Icis Spartan New London Rachel Seaman Wilson’s Point Bessie C Keach Henry Crosoy Bangor Jarmss Boyce Lulu Ammerman D & E Keily Liverpoel Little Guill Ragner Wnicdonald Anan BR Darien Aretho Septune Francopia Meslun Brown Merritt Santas Oakwoods Satragansertier Sbeaimers LaGascogne Santelli Havre Buffalo Malet Diedl Etruria Cook City of Richmond Bridgeport Mary Elizabeth Liwood Southport Ida Palmer Williers Stamford SK Une Gurton Port Luton Mary Jane Arey Newburyport WS Lindsey Baker Joseph English Verkins Newport Lena Keplan Joshuels Last Haddam Francis Comin Belatty Rondout Porland M St Merriman Borden Taunton Cynthia Jane Gardiner Connecticut River Wilesbarre Port Johnson Melville Aten Salem Brave Stodgdon Orient Sos Keneall Kendall Ripboy Plymouth Sarah Mills Howell Somerset Lizzie McAlinden Zuiette Kenyon Walherham Handy Chage Newbedford Florence Nowell Santa Maria Parodi Valparaiso Jeremiah Thompson Avery San Francisco Pensacola Pioneer Nielson Montevideo Mollie J Saunders Ingersoll Adeila Corson Corson Frankfort Carrie L Godfrey Young Fiarry Shepherd Boyle Eb Scribner Seaman Ill Stow Widaney Kate Markee Allen John Frooper Thomnas Stonewall FC Yarwell Savanenah Wianliss Henry Souther Brands Pascagoula Nymphaea Grimsby Os Norman Spartan Kelle Maud Mallock Joinson Jeninid Carter Eaton Sarahills Ferry Louisa Smith Webper Hiranggor Josiah Whitehouse Burt Elizabethpore Araib Jasie R Burt Albert W Smith Berry Wanderer Simi Bellevue William Wilson New Kate Scranton Portsmouth Charles Huckees Keller Frank Nealiy Oliver Tor Dover Adele Trudell Riler Fot Fo Jods Leathar Clark Lunet Swat Ee Russell Dhardy Minnehaha Iryon Mary A Rive Clay Lower Harbor Maine Shaw Calais Mass D H Ingraham Abel W Parker Dean Annie E Stevens Lice Banger Daniel M French Childs Lizzie Carter Carter Helen A Chise Southard Kate M Hilton Johnson A R Weeks Henley Revago William ‘Fold Wood Eva May McDuffle Perseverance Willard Allston Mattie J Alies Crockett Woodbridge Sunbeam Thurnton Quivet Rice A F Kimball Kimball Sedie Kimball Willie Seavey Summons Gloucester Vanguard Boothoay Arbeteer Llisworth Crabtree Sinclair Chandler Sehshocheco Dasper Kdward Waite Lee Herrick Chase Glen Cove Sadie Kimball Onball Trevell Ap Kimball Kindberg Mount Newark Speedwell Weed Plummer Howes Sarah A Llsisdell Ray Marcellus Rafft Athens Iiadein Sellars Yale Simpson Smity Iheridge Nishtingile Burgess New O Eome Daniel Webster Greenlaw Narragansett Biers Mahoney Hutchins Sag Harbor St Augustine Fla Isobel Alberto Bishon Savannasi John R. Penrose Imperator Henriksen Buenos Ayres Johns Hopkins Foster Dessong Samuel Is Crawford Tilton Arath Hull Eng Benevolent Handel Lessenring Davidson Cock Borden Lunt

Maritime Arrivals and Clearances Across U S and Foreign Ports

Shipping lists show multiple vessels cleared or sailed on the fourth and fifth of the month from Boston New York Philadelphia Providence Portsmouth Plymouth Portland and other ports. Names of ships steamboats brigs and barkentines along with captains owners and destinations including Liverpool Queenstown and Buenos Aires are noted.

Mail schedules and close times for steamship routes

Notices list mail sailings from New Orleans to Blueneldis and Truxilo, Lorenzo D. Baker from Boston to Hayti and Turks Island, and Cuba and Mexico routes via Tampa and Key West with daily closing times in Boston, reflecting period transportation and postal links. The fragmentary text shows times around 3:00 PM and vague dates, indicating regular mail discharge windows.

Blueneldis Truxilo New Orleans Hayti Turks Island Lorenzo D. Baker Boston Cuba Tampa Fla Key West Rere Mexico Gic Lg Sar

Trans Pacific Mails New Zealand Samoan to Australia

Shipping notices list mail departures to New Zealand Samoa and Australia aboard the steamer Mariposa from the Sandwich Islands via San Francisco on November 29. Additional mails for the Society Islands depart October 31 on the City of Papeiti from San Francisco. Also records mail to China Japan and the East Indies (excluding British India) aboard the steamship San Pablo from San Francisco on November 9.

New Zealand Australia Fiji Islands Mariposa

Navy invites steel makers for gun forgings and armor plate

The Navy invites U S steel manufacturers to bid on gun steel forgings and armor plate for modern ships. Proposals due December 6 1885 with delivery schedules and testing requirements. bids must show capacity to produce in the United States and be attested by adequate plant facilities. Separate bids may be submitted for gun steel and armor with priority to earliest deliveries.

United Studies OF America Unirrep States Navy Department Veniec Ton de United States Navy White Wall Engle Wits Wikhin Gwo Aso Bureau of Ordnance Navy Department Weushington Secretary of the Navy Washington, D. C Wildeam O. Whitney

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