New Books The Colonial Laws Reprinted 1660 Edition
Boston records commissioner Whitmore reprints the rare 1660 Laws of Massachusetts with an exhaustive introduction. The volume includes a facsimile of the Body of Liberties and sessional laws, plus notes contradicting Connecticut Blue Laws and tracing colonial legislation to its aims of liberty under law.
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Whitmore
Boston
Massachusetts
General Court
John Cotton
Boston Atheneum
Raweon
American Antiquarian Society
New England
Connecticut
Samuel Peters
Commonwealth
William H. Whitmore
Handbook review of Fonblanque’s How We are Governed
A critical appraisal of the sixteenth edition edited by W J Gordon notes uneven coverage of topics. It praises the compendious outline of the British Empire’s administrative structure while criticizing excess detail on military uniforms and insufficient discussion of the Lords as a court of last resort.
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Fonblanque
W. J. Gordon
House of Lords
British Empire
Albany de Fonblanque
New York
Frederick Warne & Co
Boston
Little, Brown & Co
A Rambler's Lease and Other Rural Essays
Review notes Bradford Torrey's A Rambler's Lease collects nature sketches from Atlantic Monthly pieces. The collection features open road scenes pine woods and cornfields with gentle philosophy suitable for casual reading.
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Mgr. Torrey
Torrey
Atlantic Monthly
Bradford Torrey
Houghton, Mifflin &Co
Monopolies and the People review
The article surveys Charles Whiting Bakers Monopolies and the People arguing monopoly is an inevitable outcome of modern industry and that control rather than prevention is the cure. It praises the temperate discussion while doubting the feasibility of the proposed state supervised remedies.
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Baker
Charles Whiting Baker
C.E
New York
G. P. Putnam’s Sons
Boston
W. B. Clarke & Co
Price
Recollections of the Tuileries Court by Mme Carette
The memoir of Empress Eugénie’s maid of honor offers a discreet glimpse into court life at the Tuileries. Carette denies frivolity and shows the Empress in grand dress and daily routine, noting a practical plan to manage her wardrobe and duties.
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Tuileries
Mme. Carette
Eugénie
Mile. de Montijo
Recollections of the Court of the Tuileries
The memoir sketches Empress Eugenie and a cast of salon figures including the elderly Comtesse de Wagner and Mme Carette. It depicts the countess’s vivid self presentation, court gossip, and Eugenie’s curiosity about a native entourage while portraying refined tastes and a gentle character.
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Comtesse de Wagner
Tuileries
Ed Igue
Mme. de Wagner
Eugénie
Mme. Carette
Mme. Pollet
Court of the Tuileries
New York
D. Appleton & Co
Professor Whitney's Facts and Figures.
The article reviews J. D. Whitney's The United States Facts and Figures, praising its clear chapters on physiography climate and resources. It notes Whitney's insistence on Cordilleran naming and his lucid treatment of mineral resources timber fuel and agricultural yields including corn oats and wheat.
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Whitney
Britannica
United States
Pacific Coast
Cordilleras
Americas
Arebwan
Dana
Foster
J. D. Whitney
Boston
Little, Brown & Co
Literary Landmarks for Young People and County Tipperary Guide
The piece discusses Miss Burt's reading guidance for children and recommends placing classics and fairy tales before arithmetic. It notes a county guide to Tipperary’s trades, scenery, and antiquities, and mentions Codman & Hall listing Ruinart Pere Fils champagne in Boston and New York hotel cellars.
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Miss Burt
Jack
Three Bears
Mary . Burt
Boston
Houghton, Mifflin & Co
Price
Tipperary
Ireland
Antrim
Armagh
Down
Kilkenny
Louth
Wexford
County Tipperary
George Henry Bassett
Dublin
Sealy, Bryers & Walker
London
Simpkin, Marshall & Co
New York
Robert Jd. McMillan
Park Row
Ruinart Pere & Fils
Codman & Hall
Water Street
Boston Money Market Mixed As Rates Hold Steady
The Boston money market stayed dull with abundant funds at 4 percent at the Clearing House. General market loans ranged 4½ to 6½ percent, call loans 4 to 5 percent, and New York funds discounted at 5 to 15 cents per $1000. Election day observed as holiday. stock exchange quiet. European Electric Welding stock trading modestly. railroad news and mining reports round out a mixed day.
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Boston
New York
Poday
Koreien Exchange
Reichsmark
Reichsmarks
Boston Stock Exchange
Thomson-Hanson
West End
John N. A. Griswold
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company
New York Evening Post
Perkins
Charles J. Paine
John L. Gardner
Pacific Coast
Mr. Griswold
Union Pacific
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chicago
Rock Island & Pacific
California
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Oregon
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Rio Grande & Western
Denver
Chicago, Burlington & Northern Railroad
Burlington & Northern
Chicago, Burlington & Quincey
Western and Northwestern
Santa Fe Mining Company
Lake Superior
Calumet & Hecla
Franklin
Quincy
Atlantic
Peninsula
Aliouez
Denison
Tex
New England
Kansas Investment Co declares thirteenth semiannual dividend
The Kansas Investment Company of Topeka Kansas has declared its thirteenth semi annual dividend at 4 percent.
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Kansas Investment Company of
Topeka
Kan
Atchison Reorganization Advisory and Bond Guidance
Trustees and holders of Atchison securities may contact Paine, Weber & Co. in Boston for details on the reorganization plan. Bonds may be deposited until Dec 15, while rights expire Nov 15. the note suggests buying Atchison bonds now for potential profit and offers market service for all Atchison bonds.
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Atchison Ponds
Paine, Weber & CO
Devonshire ST
Boston
Atchison
Lumber Market Reports Steady Demand With Mixed Regional Shifts
The report notes steady lumber demand with firm prices and notable price dips in Pennsylvania and Northern hemlock. Heavy arrivals of Southern lumber, 9 ships totaling 3 403 000 feet, include 516 000 feet Cypress. freight from Atlantic ports around 725, from the Gulf about 9 926. Prices span several grades and species, with quiet but steady activity in shingles and spruce, and mixed demand in box boards, cherry, and clapboards.
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Pennsylvania
Atlantic
Gulf
Ward
Hemlock
Auction of Various Stocks Held on Wednesday November 6 1889
A sale by auction lists numerous stocks and bonds including Union Electric Car Co Traders National Bank Tremont Bank Lowell Bleachery Newmarket Mortgage Co Manchester Mills North Brookfield RR McKay & Copeland Lasting Machine, City of Boston Springfield Evansville notes and railroad preferreds among items to be offered.
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Union Electric Car Co
Nat. Bank
Tremont Nat. Bank
Lowell
Newmarket Mtg. Co
Manchester Mills
North Brookfield RR
McKay & Copeland Lasting Machine Asso
McKay
Igelow H. M. Asso
New England Glass Co
Dedham Water Co
Showalter Mortgage Co
Busell Trimmer Co
Fraction Fireman’s Fire Insurance Co
Bowker Fertilizer Co
Boston Electric Light Co
Boston Seating Co
Boston Rubber Co
Fractions Fireman’ Fire Insurance Co
Nepaune Fire & Machine Insurance Co
G. & T. Fairbanks & Co
Reece Button Hole Machine Co
Metropolitan National Bank
West Ind Street
Ind
Joan
Evansville
Oan
Ama Houghton & Ontonagon RR
Lurlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern RR
Algonquin Club Gs
Jarvis Conklin Mtge. Trust Co
American Rapid Telegraph
Atchison & Nebraska
Nat
Market Bank of Brighton
London Financial Wrap Shows Mixed Bond and Equity React
London trading reports mixed English consols at 973 16 for money and 9744 for the account. Internationals and industrials move with Atlantic and Great Western firsts at 3544 and Canadian Pacific at 71 1 2. Bullion balance in Bank of England today totals £29000.
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London
St. Paul
Bank of England
The Value Of A Choice At Paine's Furniture
The Paine's Furniture Company warerooms at 48 Canal Street span six acres and display contents of nearly six retail stores. A single visit saves time and helps secure the lowest price. Also DeWolfe Fiske Co offers discounted holiday gift books from last season.
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Paine’s Furniture Company
Canal Street
Anthracite Coal Market Notes Steady Demand Despite Delays
The coal trade reports strong demand for anthracite at full prices amid ongoing transport delays due to scarce cars and vessels. Bituminous coal also faces shipment limits. Market remains steady with no price changes, while company reports grow more encouraging and production cuts persist. Shipments total 815,170 tons versus 913,848 a year earlier, down 98,678 tons.
Cloth market strengthens in Fall River trade
In Fall River on November 6, the print cloth market showed a 3 percent gain for spots 648 with moderate sales overall, reflecting steadier demand and firmer prices.
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Fall River
Market Summary: Quiet Election Day Trading Across Departments
Today being election day, market activity is subdued with sales at old prices. Grain, butter, eggs, cheese and meats show steady to firm tones. oranges and lemons in larger supply with reasonable demand. Potatoes and hay are steady, while Kentucky and Jersey products reach mixed demand and prices.
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Boston Chamber of Commerce
Elgin
JH Harris & Co
Florida
Almeria
Market Report on Meat Prices and Demand
Muttons show fair demand at steady prices while veals remain dull and plentiful with sales at old levels. Tallow remains dull at 442 4% sc for city lots.
Grain and Whiskey Prices Hold Steady in St Louis Report
St Louis markets show flour steady and unchanged, wheat up to 73 78 4 cents, corn firm trading light, oats strong at 184 cents bid. Whiskey at 102 dollars. pork 1125, lard moves to 576, dry salt meats and bacon with varied quotes. Receipts and shipments for flour, wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley listed.
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ST Louis
Hog and cattle markets across Kansas City Chicago and Texas
Kansas City market strong for cattle with steers at 335 to 440 dollars and native cows 140 to 230. Hogs steady with heavies 374 to 392 dollars and Yorkers 395 to 400. Sheep firm at 310 to 425 dollars. Chicago receipts 6500 with best cattle 450 to 500, steers 280 to 435, stockers 190 to 280. Texas cattle 150 to 275, western ranges 175 to 300. Hog receipts 6000 with mixed 385 to 410, heavy 380 to 410, light 385 to 425. Sheep receipts 6000 with natives 275 to 500, Western 350 to 426, Texans 340 to 410, lambs 460 to 560 dollars.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Texas
Western Rangers
Western
Imports and Exports Ledger for Liverpool Steamer Trade
Shipping report lists goods loaded on the steamer Istrit 171 including bleaching powder from Baring Bros and Co blue soda ash Mosey and Co, bals black plates, tinned sheets from Jones Hill Mfg Co, bals salted mackerel from Whitney Pousluand, sacks sult from Hemenway and Brown, caustic soda drums, nails, soda ash bags, china clay, bars and bolls of steel.
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Liverpool
Baring Bros & Co
Mosey & Co
Jones- Hill Mfg Co
Whitney, Pousluand & Co
Moise Hemenway & Brown
Maritime Goods and Provisions Listed in Yarmouth Cargo
In Yarmouth Nova Scotia the steamer Yarmouth carries 630 bags middlings 625 barrels flour 125 barrels corn meal 10 barrels flour 11 bundles steam pipe fittings 1 bundle printing paper 1 bundle spades 1 bundle shovels 1 barrel ginger ale 35 pieces lignum vitae wood 30 walnut planks 4 barrels crockery 11 cases hats 20 boxes rubber boots and shoes 15 boxes oranges 10 boxes lemons 20 onions 40 baskets grapes. Debris from Johns NF lists Branksen goods including apples bricks duck hardware oils soapstone chairs and other items.
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Johns
Branksen
Yarmouth
Watertown Union Live Stock Market Report Nov 6 1889
Weekly market summary from Watertown Union Market with figures on sheep lambs swine cattle and hides. Prices for beef store cattle sheep and lambs are listed with sales by traders including Hathaway Adden & Heath Sturtevant and Kendell & Chase. Market commentary notes tighter cattle supply and weaker beef demand versus last week and expects improved activity next week.
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Boston Post
George J. Fox
Union Market
Watertown
Tve
W H Bardwell
J A Hathaway
Avera
Sturtevant
Adden & Heath
Canada
RW Brown
Kendell & Chase
Sheen
Hall & Son
Sermon at Shawmut Church Cites Proverbs Warning
The Rev. C Kay Mills urged a large audience with the verse He that covereth his sins shall not prosper in Shawmut Congregational Church. Upcoming services are set for 10 am and 3 30 pm at Clarendon Street Baptist and 7 30 pm at Shawmut Church West Brookline Street.
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C. Kay Mills
Shawmut Congregational Church
Clarendon Street Baptist Church
Shawmut Church
West Brookline Street
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Times
Sir Charles
Charles Russell
Pasé
Land League
Erskine
Pitt
Edmund Burke
Sir Charles Russell
Q.C
M.P
Macmillan & Co
Parnell Commission
Professor Whitney
Mun "Phat A
E Legal
Egland Savings Bank
Hayes & Sons
Bankers
Superior Street
State Street
Cleveland
Brewster, Cona Estabrooy
Congress Street
Brockton Gas Light
Putnam, Messervy & CO
State St
Moston
Foote & French
Oregon Short Line
Atchison, Topeka
Santa FE
Atchison, Topeka & Santa FE Railroad Company
Union Crust Company
Rector Street
Broadway
Kidder, Peabody & CO
Nassau Street
Kidder, Peabvody & CO
Devonshire Street
Baring
Peeirs & Company
Bishopsygate
E. C
National Bank of North Dakota
Fargo
Bank OF Minot
MINOT
Dakota
Cleveland City
First Mortgage
Central Trust Company OF New York
Marden Car Brake Company
Massa
CHAS
Davis & C.O
Bankers and Stokers
James & Abbot
Liberty Square
Cal
Est & Belcher
North Belle Isle
Ophir
Crown Point
Sierra Nevada
Goula & Curry
Union Con
Hiale & Noverdss
Yellow Jacket
E. Welsh
General Markets
Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Co
Cash Capital and Guaranty
Kansas Investment Company
Cor. Water
H. E. Ball
Gro
William Montgomery
Eastern
Milk Street
Mass
THE
Eastern Banking
Francis A. Osborn
T. Merrihew
Bavis & C
School Street
John Jeffries & Sons
ST. Louis
Watertown Union Live
Evangelical Meetings
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