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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1890

Page

2

Stock Market Rally After Villard Declines Amid Firm Close

The market recovered late as Villard stock selling eased after Decker Howell & Co suspension, with common dropping 23 to 17 percent and North America around 3 percent. The general list firmed, several names fell 5 to 20 percent, and bonds plus higher-yield issues showed mixed moves. Sending a relief tone, the day closed with a firmer, active tone and notable speculative activity in income and railroad issues.

North America Jowest Decker, Howell & Co Villard Toledo Ann Arbor North Michigan Louisville New Albany Chicago Great Northern Edison General Electric Light Cadillac Whitney & Co Morgan Louisiana & Texas Texas Pacific Atchison Northern Pacific Iron Mountain Canada Southern American Dock Omaha Hocking Valley East Tennessee Erie Iowa Central Mobile & Ohio Richmond & West Point Trust Wabash

Clearing House to Issue Loan Certificates in New York

On Wall Street rumors of banking trouble culminated after hours as three Clearing House banks faced unsettled claims. Bank of North America owed 1 1 400 000, due to Decker Howell Co. The Mechanics and Traders Bank settled, others aided by the association. Money scarcity drove urgent demand at one half percent and legal rate. A presidents committee will issue Clearing House loan certificates backed by bills receivable and collateral to distribute reserves and avert panic. Crowds at the Windsor Hotel discussed the plan with cautious optimism.

Clearing House New York Navy Wall Street New York Clearing House Association Bank of North America North River Mechanics &‘ Traders Mechanics & ‘Traders’ Bank All Right Decker, Howell & Co Clearing House Association United Credit United Windsor Hotel

Failures of the Day Hit Wall Street Firms

New York report details mass suspensions including Decker Howell & Co of 447 Broadway with liabilities around 10 million and assets above, plus Narr & Vriend and Charles M Whitney & Co. The collapses stem from cash shortages, margin calls, and heavy obligations to banks. Whitney, Walker, and other brokers face suspension amid panic, with creditors' payments expected if markets stabilize.

Walker Son & Co Assets and Liabilities Reported

John T. Walker, Son & Co. shows liabilities of 1.1 million against nominal assets of 1.3 million, with 500000 in merchandise and 800000 in accounts and bills receivable, half owed by Nightingale Bros. & Knight. Suspension of payment came from tight money markets and silk paper suspicions. The firm dealt in raw silk and tea. David Richmond of 43 New Street assigned to Frank L. Requa. Richmond, a Stock Exchange member since 1870, was known for conservative business. liabilities not believed large.

New York Decker, Howell & Co Villard Standard Oil Chicago Narr & Vriend Philadelphia Northern Pacific Narr & Friend Charles M. Whitney & Co No. 96 Broadway Whitney National Bank of New Orleans Quintard Charles M. Whitney Edwin M Frank M. Larcher West Orange N. 4 McCurdy Whitney & Co Columpbus Toledo Hocking Coal &Isn Company Stock Exchange Johkn Ty Walker, Son & Co Pine Street RG. Dun & Co John T Joseph Walker John W. Cowles Brooklyn William P. Ryle Nightingale Bros. & Knight Paterson N.J John J. Walker John T. Walker, Son & Co David Richmond New Street Frank L. Requa Richmond The

Treasury Windom weighs relief moves as bonds redeeming

Secretary Windom said the market shows improvement and the worst may be past. He would not commit to Treasury relief actions but indicated readiness to redeem 42 percent bonds with available resources, while not yet approaching 4 percent bonds. He noted a tight $9 million surplus after large disbursements and explained heavy payments in recent months, including pension and bond purchases, raised currency in circulation to about $163 million, with 44 percent bonds redeemed today totaling $157,500 and bringing the year’s total to $4,601,500.

Treasury Wastmngton Windom Wall Street Treasury Department Department

London Stock Exchange Opens Amid Crisis Fears

London reports early gloom with fears of dearer money and a likely price collapse. A Bank of England broker announces large gold inflows from Paris and promises from Russia, lifting sentiment. By noon money borrowed eased to 6 percent, rails 6 to 8 percent, and liquidation progressed. American railroads rise, rupee paper and English rails gain, closing with relief despite a prior collapse rumor.

London Stock Exchange Bank of England Paris Russia New York Times Nussia France

Brazilian squadron receives cordial welcome in New York

The Brazilian fleet arrives in New York mid November. The Dolphin and Yorktown will greet the squadron at Sandy Hook with a salute. Admiral Da Silvera and officers will be entertained in Newark and Washington, with visits to Mt. Vernon and the Naval Academy.

Washington United States Walker Rio Janeiro New York Dolphin Sandy Hook Sterling Yorktown Governor's Island Bedloe’s Island North River Philadelphia Gherardi Vesuvius Admiral da Silvera Newark Mt. Vernon Naval Academy Niagara Falls Aquidaban Guanabara

Queen and Crescent to be merged under East Tennessee system

Chattanooga official announcement states the Queen & Crescent line from Cincinnati to New Orleans will operate under East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia railroad leadership. Henry Fink named general manager with Ki. Ht. Hudson as assistant general manager and B. W. Wrenn as general passenger and ticket agent. In New York, the Trunk Line Passenger Agents Association votes to stop selling tourist or low rate tickets.

Chattanooga, Venn Queen & Crescent Cincinnati New Orleans East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia Railroad Henry Fink Ki. Ht. Hudson B. W. Wrenn New York Trunk Line

English girls report desertion by dancing impresario

Two English girls Jessie Mason sixteen and Katie Murphy fifteen accused Italian Joseph Stephani of taking them to America to sing for ten shillings a week. They traveled via New London where threats failed to force further singing. Stephani took their clothes and disappeared. New London officials funded their return to England and barge office workers aim to send them home.

New York Jessie Mason Katie Murphy Portsmouth Eng Joseph Stephani America Stephani Brooklyn Bridgeport New Haven Hartford Norwich New London

McAllister Evening Garment Reintroduced For Gentlemen

The McAllister, an evening outside garment by A. Shuman & Co, is again offered for sale. Noted for light bulk, pliability, and warmth, it shapes well for both walking and riding.

McAllister Messrs. A. Shuman & Co

Sugar Trust Receivers Appointed in Brooklyn Case

Judge Pratt in Brooklyn’s Supreme Court appointed receivers to take possession of Sugar Trust property. Harry Havemeyer Stephen White and General Henry Slocum named with bonds of 500000 each. He vacated the injunction on reorganization and outlined duties and restraints on trustees.

New York SpreciAr Pratt Supreme Court Brooklyn Sugar Trust Harry O. Havemeyer Sugar Refineries Company Stephen V. White Wall Street Henry W. Slocum Central Trust Company Duncan Cameron Brooklyn Sugar Refining Company Cameron Suzor K. W. Slocum H. O. Havemeyer People's Trust Company Mr. White Jay Gould Arthur B. Claflin General Silocum William Marshall John G. Jenkins General Slocum Street Railroad Congress Havemeyer Great Sugar Refineries

Interest Dividend Declared for Lancaster Bank Receivership

John W. Corcoran, receiver of Lancaster National Bank, declares a 6 percent interest dividend on proved claims from Jan 20, 1886, to Nov 20, 1890. Recovery of concealed funds from Tinmouth Mountain enabled previous 50 percent and two 26 percent dividends plus a final 10 percent by 1889. Remaining task is a small surplus distribution to stockholders.

Lancaster John W. Corcoran Lancaster National Bank William H. McNeil Tinmouth Mountain Massachusetts McNeil Canada Corcoran

Gloucester schooner Queen Seized Over Customs Violation

The Gloucester schooner Queen arrived at Souris to load turnips and potatoes and was chartered by Matthew McLean & Co. Captain Seeley sought clearance, but Collector Foley refused and the vessel was seized on a customs act violation charge alleged to have occurred last year under a different owner and captain.

Halifax Queen Seeley Souris P. Kk Matthew McLean & Co Foley

Fire roars through Madrid tobacco factory

Mapkip November 11 A large tobacco factory in Madrid was destroyed by fire causing about 200000 dollars in damage. Hundreds lose work as the blaze still burns in cellars. The queen visited the ruins and opened a relief subscription while a huge crowd applauded. Amesbury November 11 a carriage factory fire destroyed premises of F W Merrill and others, with losses around 2000 dollars, insured.

Mapkip Amesbury F. W. Merrill E. Douglass J. McLane A. L., Walsh

Fire Alarms Reported At Two Local Homes

A gas jet ignited a curtain in the basement of Mrs. Stewart at 17 Bowdoin Street causing trifling damage in yesterday afternoon’s 2 05 alarm from Box 28. A second alarm from Box 24 at 6 15 reported a fire in A Ellery’s house at 123 Everett Avenue caused by a burning match into a clothing basket with about 150 dollars of furniture damage covered by insurance.

Philadelphia superintendent resigns to head Drexel school

Professor James McAllister resigns as head of Philadelphia city schools to lead the educational institution founded by Morgan J. Drexel.

James McAllister Philadelphia Morgan J. Drexel

National Players League Holds Fall Meeting in Pirrssura

The National Players League opens its annual fall meeting with full club representation. Boston awarded the championship while debates on consolidation with the National League stall. Pittsburg and New York threaten to exit. Judge Bacon to attend next session for legal guidance. Cincinnati applies for admittance.

Pirrssura Penn National Players’ League Boston Pittsburg New York National League Charles H. Prince al Johnson Cleveland Brunell H. Prince John M. Ward Cincinnati Players’ League Hague

Thirteen Shots Fired On Georgia Race Track Tragedy

A sensational shooting at the Chattahoochee Valley exposition in Columbus Ga ends with IT G Dawson of Glenville Ala dying after thirteen shots. Three suspects, Dick and Robert Howard and James Bickerstaff, are arrested claiming justification. Dawson, married to and deserting the Howards’ sister, faced strong local sentiment.

Columbus G. Dawson Glenville Ala Dawson Robert Howard James Bickerstaff Howards W. CC. Dawson Alabama Eufaula Creorgia

Municipal Government debated at Baptist congress in New Haven

The Baptist congress in New Haven heard Rev Francis Bellamy of Boston and others discuss municipal governance. Bellamy argued cities fail when run by trained politicians and rings, urging mayoral control of appointments, city gas reforms, and rapid transit with fair rates. He cited 10 percent fictitious gas dividends and urged citizen oversight to curb monopolies.

New Haven Conn Baptist Congress Francis Bellamy Boston Alexander Bacon New York Leighton Williams Amity Baptist Church New York City Bellamy

Boston Marine Society Holds Annual Meeting and Votes

The Boston Marine Society met in Berkeley Hall with Captain Luther Fisk presiding. Secretary John Humphrey reported receipts of 1848 and expenditures of 1488.34, while Treasurer J D Wadsworth showed total receipts of 15 174 49 and expenditures of 18 289 91. Officers were elected including Luther Fisk as president and John Humphrey as secretary. New members and honorary appointments were announced.

Boston Marine Society Berkeley Hall Luther Fiske John Humphrey RK. &. Forbes Charles W. Lamson Bernard O'Neil H. W. Burdett Charles Emory Timothy M. Benson Alexander Crocker M. F. Pickering Zenophan Rich Wiliam PF Dancan Elin Kelly J. D. Wadsworth T. P. Qhones F. D Wadsworth Captain Howes Commonwealth Luther Fisk Albert Lewis Ionn Humphrey Edwin VD. Wadsworth Osborn Howes Richard Matthews James P. Martin William Loveland William F. Humphrey David H. Tall Rufus Crowell Damel H. Dawes Martin L. Eldridge John L. Manson Daniel Bakes J. 5 Atwood David Plumer Liorace N. Berry Edgar Lincoln Edmund A. Poole J. J. Mahatty Abram E. Burse Marine

Powderly to the Knights of Labor Setstle Strikes Demand

Denver November 11 Over two hundred delegates opened the Knights of Labor general assembly with Grand Master Workman Powderly urging union strength through organization and preparedness to strike if needed He criticized New York Central press subsidies and press coverage of Irish aid while workers face hardship He supported equal rights for both sexes and federation with railroad groups and Farmers Alliance delegation invitations

Denver Col General Assembly of the Knights of Labor I’. W. Powderly Powderly Brother Lee Knights of Labor New York Central Railroad New York Central New York Daily Ireland America Farmers’ Alliance

Conspiracy to Defraud In Railroad Pass System Uncovered

A Columbus Ohio investigation finds employees of the general passenger department of the Columbus Hocking Valley and Toledo railroad conspired to issue bogus passes and editors' books. Local brokers Claney and Ranney were arrested with bonds for tomorrow. Charles E. Rose, formerly Pan Handle clerk, is under surveillance and confessed. Kilmer Gibson, late Hocking Valley clerk, is also watched. Further arrests expected.

Kilmer Gibson Hocking Valley

Passengers Scalded In Hyannis Rail Collision

A collision between a passenger train and a construction train near Yarmouth on the Hyannis branch left about fifteen injured including engineers Samuel McDonald and Charlie Eldridge. McDonald suffered severe head injuries likely fatal. Howes in Yar mouth severely scalded. Free man Chase burned. several schoolgirls also hurt but no serious cases reported.

Hyannis Yarmouth Old Colony Samuel McDonald Henry H. Howes Freeman. Chase New York & Boston Express

European and Caribbean Steamship Mail Schedules Compiled

A detailed listing of mail conveyances from New York and Boston to Europe and the Americas. Includes vessels such as Paraense Antigua Victoria Ems La Gascogne and Pavonia with cutoff times and specially addressed correspondence for Britain Ireland France Belgium Germany and other nations.

War Para Pernambuco Paraense Baltimore Great Britain Ireland France Belgium Netherland Switzerland Austria Italy Spain Portugal Norway Germany Denmark Sweden Russia Turkey New York Antiquera- Victoria Southampton Hamburg Korlestand Netherlands Auarania Queenstown Liverpool Scotland Ethiopia Spaarndam Ems Vie Southampton Bremen la Gascogne Havre Brazil la Plata St. Thomas St. Croix St Thbhomas Barbados Trinidad and Nemerara Windward Islands Vara Sexgurnoia Newport News Trinidad and Tobago Alps la Plata Countries Flaxman Yucatan Campeche Tabasco Chiapas Mexican States Cuba City of Washington Nova Scotia Yarmouth Leston Nassau N. P Viking Hayti Curacoa Venezuela Trinidad Guiana Prins F. Hendrik Costa Rica Hispania New Orleans Newfoundland Halifax Boston

Trans Pacific Mails to Asia and Pacific Islands

Shipping mail notices list routes to Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong and dependent Chinese ports, East Indies, and Pacific islands. Close times set at Boston office on specified dates in November and December for various steamship departures.

Japan Shanghai Hong Kong The East Indies British India Straits Settlements Siam Botch Australia San Francisco Boston New Zealand Fiji Samoan Hiawhakian Islands Alajeda

Six Per Cent Mortgages on Chicago Real Estate Offered

Offers six per cent mortgages on business and residential real estate in Chicago with full-value insurance. For more information contact Orin Hawkes at Din 113 Devonshire Trees, Room No. 32.

Chicago Orin Hawkes Din

Long list of railroad and bank shares offered by estate

On Wednesday November 12, 1890 at noon a probate sale of various securities is announced including Rutland RR Boston Athengton First N bank Suffolk National Bank Metropolitan National Bank and numerous others with diverse bonds stocks and warrants. Also on Saturday November 16 1890 at noon an additional batch of collateral assets and shares from Cutler Land Co Brockton Street Ry Co Long Island RR Co and other railroad and utility concerns are to be offered by administrator.

Rutland RR Boston Athengton First N Reading Maas. Mutual Ins. Co Eliot Ins. Co American Ins. Co N. Webster Bank Tremont N. Bank N. Bank of Commonwealth N. Bank of No. America Blackstone Nat. Bk Lowell Mfg. Co WN. Union Bank Suffolk N. Bank Metropolitan N. Bank Blackstone N. Bank de Columbian N, Bank S. de Tremont N. Bank de Mechanics’ N. Bank Dedham N. Bank Hill Man. Co Boston Art Club Order of Executor B. & Albany RR. Co Fitchburg RR. Co Edison Phon Toy Bull Mfg. Co Third N. Bank Mass, Cotton Mills American Loan Rast Co Vremont N. Bank Boston & Albany RR. Co Lawrence Mfg. Co Merrimack Mfg. Co Cocheco Man. Co Ottawa, Oswego Fox River Valley Boston Revere Beach Ollateral Cutler Land Co Brockton St. Ry. Co Long Island RR. Co West End St. Ry Eastern RR United States Highland St. Ry West End Street Globe Investment Co Boston & Albany RR Old Colony RR Bates Mfg. Co City of Boston W. L District of Columbia Consolidated RR. of Vt. Lst Mort Sandusky & Cleveland RR Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain RR Consol. Mort Union Pacific RR S. F Rulland RA Eastman F. Car Heater Co Sand Kanert St. Joe & Ornelt Blutts Guar Lombard Investment Co Consol. KR Pierce Quirk Cohasset Savings Bank Suffolk Leeds Brighton J. Frank Wadleigh Suffolk Bennett Street Kennett Street Rieker Wilson Aic Loston Couasset Savings Bank Mortgaree Eastern Investment Company Milk Street Tur Andrew A. Meyir Treas

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