Militia Report Highlights Varied Company Conditions in 1891
Inspector-General Samuel Dalton reports on the 1891 militia status, noting 21 companies excellent, 43 good, 20 fair, and 4 poor. Discipline and officer example need improvement, with armory care generally solid and encampments showing effort, but quarters remain a weak point and training for officers sparse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Dalton
First Corps of Cadets
Jadets
United States
Navy Yard
United States Ordnanes Department
Bte E
Massachusetts
Congress
Ordnance Department
Republicans Contend for Next National Convention
Washington Nov 19 The race to host the next Republican National Convention is forming with cities like San Francisco Cincinnati Omaha Minneapolis and New York jockeying for favorable positions. Chicago shows willingness to entertain but seeks no aggressive bid. Former Gov Clayton believes convenience drives choice and hints at June timing with possible new chairman and finances review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuinaton
Republican National Committee
Arlington Hotel
National Committee
San Francisco
Cincinnati
Omaha
Minneapolis
New York
Chicago
Clayton
Clayon
New York City
Senator Quay
Executive Committee
Alay
Richmond Terminal to Reorganize at Early Date
A New York despatch reports potential changes in the Richmond Terminal board at the next election. The plan circulating involves a new consolidated mortgage to cover the bond and indebtedness, with new preferred stock exchange at one for one and a quarter shares and interest of 4.4 or 5 percent. Directors are unsure of exact changes, but expect board and policy shifts. East Tennessee directors’ election postponed to December 16, with Terminal stockholders meeting December 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York
Newark
Boston
Sub-Treasury
New York Clearing House
Wall Street
Northern Pacific Preferred
Loston
Pullman
Richmond Terminal
Tennessee
Knoxvile
Richmond
Inman
East ‘Tennessee
Terminal
Richmond ‘Terminal
East Tennessee
Richmond & Danville
Lake Erie & Western
Lake Erie & Western Road
Believers in School Suffrage Meeting Report
Women advocating school suffrage gather at 5 Park Street for the Massachusetts School Suffrage Association annual meeting. Officers reelected, reports read on secretary's repeat, finances show a small treasury, and members from Somerville Fall River and other communities discuss prospects and litigation impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Street
Hiey
Massachusetts School Suffrage Association
Doug
Mas
D. Cheney
J. W. Smith
A. H. Spalding
Ney
Ake
California
Commissioner Harris Delivers History Lectures at South Meeting House
William L. Harris, United States Commissioner of Education, will present a series of lectures on Oriental History Greece Rome and Modern Civilization at the South Meeting House starting Saturday morning November 21. The talks cover ancient and modern cultures and their influence on world events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fous
Ives
William ‘L. Rarris
United States Commissionar of Educacion
Od South Meeting House
Greece
Rome
Salem Politics Signals Citizens Nomination Battle in 1802
Salem politics heats up as Mayor candidates include R. S. Ranoul and ex-Mayor William M. Hill. Cyrus A. Jordan rumored for a Citizens nomination, with the Committee of 500 possibly backing another, while David Kimball and Patrick O’Dierney may join the race. Alderboard caucus names include Hall Curtis Fulier Guimby Cleveland Knight and Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SaLem
Ranoul
William M. Hill
Cyrus A. Jordan
David 4. Kimball
Patrick
Dierney
Aldermaune Board
John A. Hall
C. E. Curtis
Joseph Fulier
F. Guimby
Forger De Soisson Appears in Municipal Court
De Soisson, accused of passing many checks signed by E S Weinschenk, faced Judge Parmenter in the second Municipal Court session yesterday afternoon. Officers O Grady Whitman and Chartier, plus Weinschenk himself in court, described the tale of the alleged forgeries and admitted one instance of returning money before arrest. The hearing adjourned and is to resume today at 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Soisson
Weinschenk
Convention Fails To Nominate In Eleventh District
The Eleventh District Republican Alder manie convention met at 275 Washington street but adjourned without naming a candidate. J G Newhall was elected chairman and Stephen Hurile secretary with twenty eight delegates, twenty four present. Henry M Wild nominated Councilman Frederic Eaton, but objections were raised by J H McGuire and others. A compromise candidate was discussed and the body adjourned to reconvene Saturday evening for further talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican City Committee
Washington Street
J. G. Newhall
Stephen Hurile
Henry M. Wild
Ward
Frederic Eaton
Samuel H. Mitchell
J. H. McGuire
James Harvey
Eaton
Mitchell
Metvnire
Wild
Austin Bigelow
Harmony
When & Co
The Golden Lion Endowment Company Meeting
The Golden Lion Endowment Company causes local furor as about 900 certificate holders face a 2 dollar assessment due the 20th and ten more due December 11. Most holders are poor people. A public meeting is planned for next Saturday evening in Lynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Golden Lion
Lynn
Lynx
Sreedan
Golden Lion Endowment Company
Market and local notices from a bustling financial day
The Erie Telephone Company reports a October gain of ninety three subscribers bringing total connected to 13,816 as of November 1. Copper markets in London ease while copper stocks remain bearish. Great Falls Electric Power plant praised. Boston water power land auction set for December 9. Aspinwall Land Company sells land at 50 to 60 cents per foot. Boston & Montana Mining pays a quarterly dividend of 1 per share totaling 125000. Delaware & Hudson dividend expected next week. Rumors say Northern Pacific lost a suit. cotton movement and iron output described as record highs, with coal production at peak. sugar dividend bid at four dollars. C B Q transfer books near closing. loaning rates alleged manipulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
Baltimore City Passenger Railway
Boston
Aspinwall Land Company
Boston & Montana Mining Company
London
Messrs
Emery
Messrs. Watson & Gibson
South
Mr. Gibson
Boston & Maine
Parkinson & Burr
Fiat
Early 20th Century Stocks and Quarters List
A fragmented OCR listing quarterly and preferred stock quotes from various companies and railroads. Entries include American Express Co, Acushnet Mills, Boston & Montana Minine Co, Calumet & Hecla, Chicago & Avron, Burlington & Quincy RR, Central Trust Co, East Virginia & Guegla RR, Jackson Co, Leutgh Coan & Naval Villarin Co, New England Automatic Orchestra Co, Norfolk Pacific RR, Olu Colony RR, Wamsworth Mills. Many entries show quarter or per share values with dates such as Dec 1, Nov 25, Jan 15, and terms like pref stk and vsh. The overall document resembles a financial quotation page with multiple issuers and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Express Co
Acushnet Mills Co
Dee L. Bennett Mill Co
Boston & Nontana Minine Co
Calumet & Hecla Mintsg Co
Chicago & Avron
Cricade G
Ue Ee Adjustable Sho
Chicagco
Burlington & Quincy
Leo
Central Trust Co
East I Virginia
Gbuegla
Jackson CO
ASC Vsh
Leutgh Coan & NavVillarion Co
New England Automatic Orchestra Co
Norrukes Pacivie
OLU Colony
WaMsu
Mills—Sembaun
Ing
Oak
Ees
Anne Aeeesi
Canada Bacine
Canada Soul
iSly
Altea
Lil Coe
Us U
HH. V
Lack
Coos A. Limots
Ares
LOU Yelows Central
Louis
Pyel
N.Y.U
Liz NJ
Gomtral
Luu
Alt
Boz
Pau
Bi. P
Bac
Sussey
Texas Acro
Pacific
U.P
Gulf
Patt
Lugo
Wis
Lily Trusts
Eas
Hag Sugar
Veees Ware
Volvo Express Companies
Aabtos
Litteary
Ag Tees
United States
Bronawick
Cahdou
Ldison
Weve Tenn
Sely
New York Stock Sales Report With Prices and Totals
Official report of sales from Thursday November 19 1891 showing highest and lowest prices for the day closing bids and ask prices for major stocks and bonds Total sales today 166 600 shares compared with 264 100 yesterday and 113 800 Tuesday Principal stocks and closing prices listed with bonds section Also notes on rail and canal shares and key city market figures from Fitchburg Maine Central and other issuers
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Askeu
Bell Tel
Atchison
Abu Gilg
al Pac
Lai
Lily
D& N
Cesses
Bree
M. V
K.C
Kk & Bs. L
Wis
Valley
Wees
Global markets show firm tone amid repurchases and rate outlook
London and Paris stock markets closed firm after bear repurchases while European stocks recovered from early weakness. Bank of England reserve rose to 43.83 percent, bullion up 181000 pounds weekly. next week’s revenue and Treasury bill sales may trim resources. Silver firm as Argentine gold premium echoed in Buenos Aires. American railroad bonds scarce, favored in blocks ahead of public demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Canadian Pacific
Erie
Linvis Central
St. Paul
Mexican Central News
Bank of England
Paris
Bank of France
Buenos Ayres
N.Y
Treasury
Also Mentioned on This Page
Defenders OF
Inspector-General
Dalton
Wat Cuty
York City
Richmond Terminal Company
Erie & Western
Inc
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn
Messrs Stoddard
Hurlburt
Chicago Stock Yards Company
Northern Pacific Road
Oakes
Chicago & Northwestern Pacific
H. Adams
Hocking Coal & Iron Company
Louisville & Nashville
Tso
Milwaukee
Lake Shore & Western
CCUTA
State Street Gossip
Erie Telephone Company
State Street
Thomas H. Bird
Atchizon
Bos
Alb
Host
Low
Maine
Epret
Bost
Pinae
Wecsees Fitchbary
Maine Central
NEW York Stock Sales
P.gaor
D.C
Canemu
VTA US
Cen
P. Lata
CC. O. Bota
Jsbs
Iowa C
Kan
RG. W. Lsts
St Ll.& Lm
K. Vac. Con
Mul. U
Mob
Teece
Nod. G
Nig W
Goee
Pac
Tate
Tex. P
Stag
BO U. Pac
West
Lee Wai
Jouby
Col Coals
Gould & Curry
Hocking Coal
Horn Silver
BATE
Ontario
Quicksilver
Deadwood
Best & Melcher
Plymouln
L. C
Eure
St. Nos
Rutland
Sane Sumit Berar
Union Pacific Ee
Ces Wees
Allouez Saee
Atlantic
Tee Ee
Montanega
Hiatt & Bost
Ile Cal
Lee
Yamarack
Abdinwal
Isvothblay
Hoston
Brookling
Lye Campoello
San Diego
Sullivan
Topeka
Sane
Winthrop
Wollaston
Ceee
New England
Pal
Thomn-Il
Klee
Securiti&s
Westinghouse
Ween
Shige Am
Cot
Sky Pile
Bay State
Bae A
Detroit
Lee Shee
Lie
Rt. Wayne Elec
Hlinvis Steels
Lead Trust
Teaeee
Aes Eens
Etree
Eee
Do Trust
Elec
tEx-rights
Assesaneate
LiGey
Spitzer & CO
Wren
Prescott & CO
Devonshire St
Sam
Willivi
FE. W. Prescott & Co
Hevonshire Street
Charters Crude, Equiv
Seoil Er Potter
the Post
Massachus Setts
Supreme Judicial Court
Surke Ant
Joblas E. Burke
William Jj
William J. Burke
Vtorstaek
Gt Rit
Boson
County of
Suffolk
Loey
Uate
Everett Street
Boton
Everett
Eddy
Endolf Ib
James Winn
Leeds
James
Toul
Te H. Burke A. Collins
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Sutis Court
Wilda
Oandary
Boston Post
John Noble
H. Coover
AGM
Massachowu
I CP Oln
Vrubate Court
TV Rederick
B. Ayer
Josephine M. Ayer
Tod Acu Loge Ks
Lowell
Mitche
Amls di
Janez A
Sawyer
Charles Si
Wile Liams
Dioitl. Gage
Sam Court
Direxa Oo
Southwick
Sail Taiesa
Siti
Linxea C
Moston
Tcemoer
A.D. Jhol
Boston Lost
Cour
Joan W. McKim
Esquire
Nouet
Elijaul Glorgh
Register
Middlesex
Samervile
Jada
Bina
Galt
Middle-Ex
Instan
Ulue
Laat
Witneas
Geuhuk
Iudie
Sovendler
J. J.yler
Bamon
Midel
Luther Goulow
Lot
Cambidge
Dosaid County
Deveaseil
Bestate
Emaa
Guudlaw
William Minot
Jenior
Sida Will
Appara
Ca “Ortize
Lefore
M. Xouks
Lion
Sail
Copiriners Touler
Oiasa
Cergie 1d
Frasestein
Tradera
Fuaore Rey
Honlea Ag
Condtins Co. T Sigthare
Poston
Sud
Saiful
John B. Fitzpatrick
Daniel LL
Leeston
Sul
Hinself
Timothy
DO Nells
F. W. Prescott & Co
Devonshire Streeb
Eastern Electric Cable Co
Thomson-Houston Electric Co
Thomson
Houston Kleene Co
Wayne Electric Co
Marie Westinghouse
European Welding Co
Insolverewy Novicks
Nweale
Hhosroy
Liata Warran
Court of
George A Haskell
Beston
Credit Os
Probete
Court Square
Fred H. Seavey
Jomimon
Sai
Tim
Liv
Thomas Fee
Dermtr
Lessens
Commonweac
Sansacullh
MA Se Morrisos
Cambridge
Siddlesex
Bat
Wancha
Oatonda
Sat Folk
Crover
Praving Tial
Liuah Geor
Consolidated Adjustable Silvue Company
American Law & Trust Company
Bee
James F.C. Uyde
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