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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1886

Page

2

Reed Indicted in Rail Road Treasurers Embezzlement Case

The South Boston street railway treasurer Mr Reed faces criminal exposure after embezzling funds through note payments and overissued notes. Investigations reveal a complex scheme with receipted bills and unauthorized borrowings from ex president Crosby. Stockholders reportedly held firm as Reed’s arrest shocks the board and market reacts to Mexican Central and Chicago Burlington shares.

Reed Crosby Finance Conmitee The Beard Bors Gomez Vere South Boston Railroad Mexican Telephone Company Chicago Burlington & Quincey Gallagher Brokers’ Board J. B. Crosby South Boston Street Railway Providence Finance Committee

New England Intercollegiate Athletic Association Meeting

Delegates from Amherst Bowdoin Dartmouth Trinity Tufts Williams and Brown met at the Quincy house to form a constitution and elect officers. Applegate Trinity was named president with Bowdoin and Williams also holding top posts while a secret executive session followed. Washington reports on Manning’s health note continued work and no cabinet retirement plans amid improved condition.

New England Intercollegiate Athletic Association Quincy House O’clioc Messrs. Smith and Wilkinson Almherst Austin and Talbot Bowdoin Phillips and Livermo Dartmouth Applegate Beardsley and Huton Trinity Cook White Austin Abbot Williams Smith Amherst Brown Talbot Cravens Livermore Tufts Washington Speciau Manning Treasury Department Department Mr. Randall T Andall

Scaffolding Collapse Kills Four In Detroit Cyclorama Build

Early yesterday in Detroit Michigan a section of scaffolding within the new Cyclorama building collapsed killing four workers named Michael Goegler J Austin William Reader and George Phillipe. The accident occurred about twenty feet from the ground and details of the incident are under investigation.

Detroit, Mich Michael Goegler J. Austin William Reader George Phillipe

Public Printer's Woes Benedict Seeks Budget Reform

Washington reports Benedict, the Public Printer, defends his policy of accessible service while denying claims of mismanagement. He explains he delayed printing of a Senate-House index until authorized, notes potential staff reductions, and defends transfers that moved work from bookbinders to women. He cites efficient output with a smaller force and promises resolution with the printing committee.

Washington Benedict Ile Senate Printing Committee Senate House of Representatives Committee On Printing Aischange White Goverment Printing Office

Social luncheon honors Mrs Cleveland at Washington mansion

Mrs Whitney hosted a luncheon for Mrs Cleveland and eighteen other married ladies. The dining room display featured chrysanthemums and maiden hair fern with corsage bouquets of purple and white violets and lilies of the valley. Notable guests included Mme Ruterskiold Baroness Rosen and Mrs Bonaparte among others.

Washington Soreta Mrs. Whitney Mrs. Cleveland Mrs. McPherson Maes. Cleveland Mrs. Cameron Mrs

New York Custom House changes urged by reformer Magone

Washington reports Magone, New York, met with President and Secretary Manning to press civil service reform. He sought consent to remove ineffective staff at the New York Custom House, arguing for merit over politics and claiming approval from the President and Manning for changes.

Magone New York Washington Sreeran Manning New York Custom House Custom House Robertson Hedden

National Bank Question Attracts Public Attention

Treasury records show rising interest as Congress nears. Comptroller Trenholm says letters from national and state banks, private bankers, manufacturers, and merchants urge a stable national banking basis. He welcomes these suggestions.

National Bank Washington Treasury Department Congress Trenholm

Citizen prompts ideas for congressional committees meeting

A speaker invites ideas on a subject to present to the proper committees if Congress takes it up. Citizens are urged to communicate contributions to inform forthcoming discussions and policy considerations.

Congress

Cabinet Meeting on President’s Message Near Completion

All Cabinet members attended except Manning as the President’s message nears completion. The document lacks only war and naval data, which will be supplied in a few days. The President read finished portions to the Cabinet, with expectations the new message will be much shorter than last year’s.

Washington Manning Congos

President seeks U.S. attorney for eastern Wisconsin

The president struggles to fill the U S district attorney post for the eastern district of Wisconsin. A K Delaney resigned to run for Congress but was defeated and seeks reappointment. General Bragg and another Wisconsin lawyer declined the offer.

Washinaton United States Wisconsin A. K. Delaney General Bragg

Protective Tariff Prizes Offered to College Seniors

New York November 23 The American Protective Tariff League offers prizes for senior class essays on Advantages of a Protective Tariff to U S labor and industry Essays must not exceed 10000 words and be sent to the league by May 1 1887 Awards total 250 for best 100 for second 50 for third plus handsome silver medals for meritorious essays The league may publish winning essays at its expense and include the top essay in annual league publications.

New York American Protective Tariff League League Rooms West Twenty-Third Street United States League

New Hampshire College Opens Student Workshop

The New Hampshire College of Agricultural and Mechanic Arts begins a student workshop after its executive committee approves space in Dartmouth College’s carpenter shop. The facility will be fitted with benches lathes and forges for January term and aims to boost enrollment. Thomas W. Kinkaid of the navy will arrange a course modeled on the Institute of Technology.

Hanover N. H New Hampshire College of Agricultural and Mechanic Arts Dartmouth College Thomas W. Kinkaid Navy United States Institute of Technology

Committee on Manual Training Seeks New Trade Schools

The meeting notes expenditures for eight months with salaries and supplies detailed. New appointments include Charlotte Hall and Esther Meserve among others. several resignations and principal changes are announced. The report recommends a Roxbury carpentry school and cooking schools in multiple Boston districts.

William C. Williamson Committee On Accounts Clcareg Charlotte B. Hall Charles Sumner Esther M. Meserve Dearborn Jennie M. Jackson Mt. Vernon Kate A. Kiggen Quincy Georges. Houghton Brimmer Mabel L. Warner Alice M. Barton Charles Sumner School Kate A. Kowe Rice School Clara A. Brown Stoughton School Mary FE. Slaith Wells Elizabeth Muldoon Franklin School Nellie W. Leavitt Martin Ella C. Hutchins Rice Moses Berger Sherwin Evening School Henry L. Sawyer Bennett School Raphael Lasker Alfred Hewins Everett Boston Harvard Street Alston Committee On Adams Roxbury Charlestown North End East Boston Dorchester

Caswell Hazards Cod Liver Oil and Juniper Tar Soap

Purist Cod Liver Oil praised for purity and sweet taste made by Caswell Hazard & Co New York. Advertisement claims physicians prefer it and promotes Juniper Tar Soap for chapped hands face pimples and rough skin from the same company.

Caswell, Hazard & CO New York New Yorks

Virginia Vote Totals Show Democratic Lead Narrowing

Ricampon, Va the official canvass of Virginia counties shows Democratic vote 123 080 opposition 20 850 a Democratic decrease from 1885 of 50 323 and a total state vote drop from 289 054 in 1885 to 225 301 in 1886. Buchanan county delays may shift opposition margin.

Ricamonp Buchanan County Tee Wise

Masters Sale Notice of Bid Terms and Dates

The purchaser must pay 25000 in cash on acceptance of bid. The residue may be paid in cash or secured bonds and overdue coupons by two mortgages as per decree. Dated November 15, 1886. Master Chas P Redmond lists multiple banks and railroad bonds including Continental Mills stock and various railroad and city properties with non exempt status.

Detroit City of New York Boston South City Hall USG Massachusetts Tremont Street William Jackson Circuit Court OF the United States Eastern District OF Arkansas John H. Reed Ezra H. Winchester Little Rock, Mississippi River and Texas Railway Elisha Atkins Gordon Dexter United States Eastern District of Arkansas Charles P. Redmond United States Court House Postoffice Little Rock Ark Amess Little Rock, Mississippi River and Texas Little Rock, Pine Bluff and New Orleans Mississippi, Ouachita and Red River Pulaski Mississippi River Chicot State Desha Camden State of Arkansas Texarkana Lafayette Mississippi River and Texas Railway Arkansas City Warren Bradley County Chas. P. Redmond

City of Lawrence Funding Loan Notice 1897

On Saturday November 27, a funding loan of £5000 for the City of Lawrence was announced. Francis Henshaw & Co. issued the notice detailing the 6s bond terms and identifying the issuing bank.

Atlas National Bank Manchester & Lawrence National Tube National Bank of Commerce Lamson Store Service Co Fitchbure Merchants’ National Bank Kosten Concord & Montreal Town of Winthrop Ds Dan City of Toledo West Amesbury Rutland Rd Little Rock Junction City of Lawrence Ikan

Stocks and bonds listed from Amory Mig Co to Chicopee Mfg Co

A fragmented list shows stocks and bonds including Amory Mortgage Co Boston Atheneum Nawakeas Lees Bank Salem and several railroad and bank issues. Entries note amounts, issue dates from 1800s to 1900s, and specific holdings like Detroit Lansing & North River and Union Pacific Ry. Co. plus various banks and manufacturers.

Yares Amory Mig Middlesex Boston Atheneum Nawakeas Lees Bank Salem 6Arash “Este Ais Lowell Mfe. Co Addax Basting Machine Co First National Bank Pawards Mig. Co State National Bank Eliot National Bank Rutland RR Michigan Air Line Chicago, Burlington & Quincy S. F Maine Lynn Merchants’ National Bank Nat. Revere BR Merchants N. Bk. Ee Bostom Consolidated Street By Do. Newton

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