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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1890

Page

6

Nelson Messer v Waters stock suit in albumen company

The United States Circuit Court on Nov 13 heard Nelson Messer pending action to recover 4000 dollars paid for stock in the United States Albumen Manufacturing Company. Plaintiff alleges the payment followed false representations. Attorneys listed for both sides.

United States Circuit Court Nelson J. Augustus S. Messer Edward KK. Waters Bull United States Albumen Manufacturing Company H. P. Harriman F. Chamberlayne F. R. Hall

Supreme Judicial Court Session Highlights Boston Mandamus Appeals

Nov 13 session before Justices Devens Allen Holmes and Morton heard Suburban Light & Power Company petitions for mandamus seeking city poles for wires to fulfill electric light contract. Cases 2449 2522 clarified. others included Krell Codman Zinn Rice Leatherbee v Barrett. Multiple orders listed from 2457 to 2476.

Eupreme Judicial Court Commonwealth Fisxp J. Devens W. Allen Houlmes Morton, Jr Suburban Light & Power Company Mandamus Board of Aldermen of Boston Hese R. M. Morse J._B. Richardson Paul K. L. Krell Robert Codman C. K. Cobb R. Codman, Jr William H. Zinn Wilbur P. Rice L. M. Tower R. M. Morse, Jr E. Hellers John W. Leatherbee Et al John Barrett G. C. Travis J. A. McGeough

Superior Court First Session Docket Nov 13 Camden Masson

A Middlesex Superior Court first session docket from Cambridge on November 13 lists cases across sessions with names such as George H. Burkett vs Michael Bullivan and Honora Carey vs Patrick Eagan. The record notes verdicts, defaults, ongoing tort actions, and a long motion list with numerous case numbers and lawyers. The court announces motions on Fridays at 2 pm and the docket includes many civil and criminal referrals.

George H. Burkett Michael Bullivan Mary C Dorchester Avenue J. L. Eldredge J. Creed Honora Carey Patrick Eagan la Grange Street George H. Fall Morris Breen Odd Fellows’ All Association Odd Fellows W. B. Orcutt H. G. Allen O’ Hara Boston Park Bros Doug Fuller Saine Brooks Shepman Fitch Mexyatt Breck Luyzbee Stewart Downey England B. & M. Cross Flynn Fenton Magann Knight Foye O'rien Reagan Murphy Kimby Same Bray, Jr Title Wood Armour Bond Winslow Regan Donahoe Ferrin Heath Hurlburt Eta Cobine Nichols

Street Railway Returns From Massachusetts Rail Commissioners

The annual returns of the principal street railway companies to the Massachusetts railroad commissioners are presented. Boston and Revere Electric, Middlesex, Lynn, Taunton lines show figures for 1890 with 17,014. 10,646. 6,368 riders or metrics as reported.

Railroad Commissioners of Massachusetts Boston Eree Worcester Consolidated Eeeensaeere Saee Newburyport & Amesbury SPRL Peer Woburn Lynn Belt Line Eenee Sleaner Brockton Newton Electric Merrimac Valley Quincy

Gagnon gets six years for larceny in Essex Superior Court

In the Essex Superior Court criminal session Judge SuerMay presiding, Marjorique Gagnon of Haverhill was sentenced to State Prison for six years for larceny of shoes. Evidence showed Gagnon is an old Montreal thief.

Essex Ss Lawrence SuerMay J. Marjorique Gagnon Haverhill Gagnon Montreal

Foreman sues shoe factory over withheld wages

No. 236 Merton Johnson sues Marcellus Walker and others claiming he was employed as foreman at their shoe factory in Campelia for one year from December 1 1886. He fell ill September 9 and was unable to work seven weeks, offered to finish his contract but was not allowed to resume. He seeks wages for the remaining period. Defendants deny and plead the statute of frauds arguing illness relieved them from the contract. Pro.

Merton Johnson Marcellus Walker Campelia

Court verdict list with multiple case references

Form a verdict for defendant. J. J. Dowd for plaintiff H. Kingman for defendants. 625-Dondero v. Packard 747-Vaugh vy Brockton 646-Stuart v. Shaw Street By. Co. 663-Handy v. New Bed 752-Ferguson v. Perkins ford Inst. Lav. 275-Young v. Lovell 4740-Macomber vy. May 785-Studley v. McGrath. Kew. 796-Loud v. Munroe.

J. J. Dowd H. Kingman Dondero Packard Vaugh Brockton Stuart Shaw Street By. Co Handy New Bed Ferguson Perkinsford Young Lovell Macomber Studley McGrath Kew Loud Munroe

Harvard matters list and cooperative society changes

The Harvard College provisional Commencement list groups students alphabetically and names dozens of individuals. At Sever Hall the Harvard Cooperative Society met with Taussig presiding. directors and officers were elected, the dividend reduced to two thirds of profits, and the treasurer’s post abolished with a new appointee.

Harvard College R. W. Atkinson J. A. Avery H. H. Baker K. S. Barlow J. H. Barnes A. N. Barrow H. F. Berry M. L. Black C. A. Blake J. A. Blanchard C. Blaney B. Bowman S. C. Brackett C. N. Brown F. W. Burlingham A. ©. Burr G. D. Bussey W. M. Cannon TL. Chamberain F. D. Chester J. H. Chittenden F. W. Coburn E. A. Codman H. I. Cummings J. Cummings Darling H. A. Davis F. P. Denny R. Detrick A. W. Dudley J. E. Frame M. Franklin F. H. Gerrodette H. R. Gledvill B. A. Gould R. B. Hale Hale A. Hall J. O. Hall J. H. Harris W. G. Howard J. E. Johnson A. D. Kohn H. D. Leutz J. A. Lowell J. P. McAdams H. McCulloch A. N. McGeoch E. 8. Mack K. McKenzie M. A. Marsh J. M. Norton W. A. Muller N. Neff E. O. Parker S. Parsons N. W. Perkins W. Phinney J. O. Powers J. L. Potter W. Reed P. M. Rhinelander J. W. Rice F. N. Robinson, Jr. Ssers L. H. Roots H. M. Saville F. P. Sears A. B. Simonds C. L. Slattery A. Sutro H. Tallant F. W. Taussig T. W. Lamont A. B. Hart University At M. Chamberlain M. H. Morgan Law School J. A. Bailey GH. Holliday

Money Market and Stocks Slump Amid Rail Rivalries

Boston and New York money markets show firmer bank rates with call loans up to 6 8 percent and Clearing House dealings near 7 percent. The Boston stock list weakens in afternoon trading led by Villard’s North American, while Union Pacific shows gains amid Morgan-Gould talks. several rail and copper issues move, with diverse bonds and foreign exchange activity reported.

Boston New York Blake Bros New York Clearing House Chicago St. Louis San Francisco New Orleans Charleston Savannah New York Stock Exchange Frances Sigat Villard North American Atchison Gould Drexel, Morgan & Co Union Pacific Southwestern Railway Atlantic & Pacific Chicago, Burlington & Quincy L Mexican Central Flint Preferred Wisconsin Central Chicago & Eastern Illinois Boston Gas Burlington & Quincy Chicago & West Michigan Oregon New England Boston & Albany London Cables Quincey Tamarack Calumet & Hecla Boston & Montana Osceola Franklin Atlantic Kearsarge Centennial Allouez Montana Vivian Centennial Mine Pewabic Sugar Trust

Dickens tableaux at Music Hall end of bazaar

The Dickens bazaar closed at Music Hall last evening and will feature tableaux tonight and tomorrow afternoon. Tomorrow night the Dickens character ball will gather all participants for a grand march at 8 30. Guests are greeted by Mr Dickens and Mr Pickwick, followed by dancing until midnight and balcony seats in high demand.

Music Hall Dickens

Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Promoted Over Salvation Oil

A dated promotional line urges readers to choose Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup over Salvation Oil as the instant cure for ailments. The appeal frames the syrup as superior to other remedies in circulation.

Dr. Bull Salvation Oil

Dividends Declared by North Pennsylvania Railroad

The North Pennsylvania Railroad Company announces a quarterly dividend of 2 percent to shareholders.

North Pennsylvania Railroad Company

Electric stocks report summary

Electric stocks list shows prices and percentages for multiple firms. Eastern Electric Cable Company and Thomson-Houston Company appear among the items with varying bids and percentages.

F. W. Prescott & Co Devonshire Street Eastern Electric Cable Company Gething Electrical Union Electric Cat Company Thomson-Houston

Foreign Financial Reports update from London market

London financial notes detail consols at 94 for money and 946-16 for account with U S 4s at 12642 and 4428 ex-coupon. Atlantic & Great Western bonds and Canadian Pacific shares move amid mixed results while Bank of England bullion fell £407,000 and France gold holdings dropped. Market tone steadies later with a London bank amalgamation easing liquidity concerns.

London United States Atlantic & Great Western Atlantic & Great_ Western Canadian Pacific Erie Illinois Central St. Paul New York Central Pennsylvania Reading Mexican Central St. Paul Common New York Bank of France

New York Market Close Quiet After Turbulent Session

Money on call ranged 2 to 12, last loan 4, closing offered 5. Government bonds dull, rails active and firm. Northern Pacific preferred rose to 60, St. Paul to 48.54. North American stock plunged from 18.5% to 11, then recovered to 12. Sugar and Clearing House rumors weighed on prices, but late trading steadied with small gains from opening.

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Wabash and Rio Grande Western Scores Cited in Meet Play

In a brief scoring note the Wabash firsts led 44 to 98 and the Rio Grande Western firsts stood at 2 to 73 while the seconds posted 134 to 1072 and the thirds moved from 1 to 30 with the overall share shifting.

Correspondence Between Boston Mayor and Secretary of State on Street Building

The letters between Mayor Hart of Boston and Secretary of State Blaine discuss inviting consuls to report on street and road construction. They cover materials, costs, traffic definitions, and methods to assess pavement depth and foundation. Wharton confirms consuls will report and send findings. Commercial Matters.

Hart Mr. Blaine Secretary of State Washington James G. Blaine Washington, D.C Department of State TnHomas N. Hart Boston Massachusetts William F. Wharton

Wool and food market notes from Fall River trade report

The report covers prices and demand for wool and staple foods, noting overall dull dress in print cloth sales, steady or firm levels for butter cheese and meat, and a detailed week of wool receipts totaling domestic and foreign lots. It highlights a tentative improvement in wool prices after a recent slump, with cautious buyers and expectations of firmer markets ahead.

Fall River California Texas Oregon Ohio Pennsylvania Michigan Marseilles United States Esacras Ees New Zealand Seers Utah Valley Californias Leo Ets Fitchburg Railroad Simonds Ers Jason Miller & CO George Oberne & CO Iaenhen Wees Chamberlin Bros Hlarding, Marth & Clovelly Pacific Mills JF Brown Rice DH McDonald Blanchard Hamsden Bros Nichols, Dupee & CO Denny, Hice & Co Bute Dns Wt CO Hsimmoure Hallowell & Codulm Luce & Mannning Femores & Childs Ascoeennes BOC Vreston George Overne & CO Ol Colony Railroad OVAGL MG New York & New England Railroad Hobbs, Taft & Co

Dedham Boy Mauled by a Dog in Yard

Willie Tully seven, son of Michael Tully, was badly bitten by a loose St. Bernard belonging to Luther G. Baker Jr. in Dedham. The dog jumped him, tearing cheek, lip, chin, and temple. A doctor treated the wounds. Baker says the dog did not appear savage. The Philadelphia and Reading Railroad promotes four Golden Gate tours lasting three weeks each, with a round trip cost of 285 dollars including travel and sustenance. for details, contact George W. Boyd in Philadelphia.

Dedham Depham Willie Michael Tully St. Bernard Luther G. Baker, Jr Mr. Baker Baker Pennsylvania Railroad Golden Gate California Pennsylvania Limited George W. Boyd Philadelphia

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