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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1891

Page

6

Love Triumphs In High Society Romance At Spa Courtship

A Vienna spa romance ends in a New York wedding planned for December. Miss Cora Cahn, 19, heiress of Henry Cahn, and Lt. Oscar Von Calm, aide to Duke Ferdinand Este, overcome religious and social barriers as his family initially objects before consent allows marriage. The couple, refined by wealth and status, will wed privately after her return from Europe.

New York Herald Cora Cahn Henry Cahn No. 157 East Sixty Third Street Oscar von Ualm Ninth Hussars Ferdinand Este Franz Joseph Austria Miss Cahn Lieutenant von Calm Baden Vienna Europe Herr von Calm von Calm America Ninth Hussars Czar Russia Szalary Von Berlin Miss Cann Cairns Yon Calm Normanna Brunswick Miss Caln Trousseau Fuerst-Bismarck Cahn Howard Street Anton Seidl

Strike of Miners and Printers Shuts Pittsburg District

In Pittsburg Pennsylvania on October 1 a general strike began among railroad coal miners in the district. About 10 000 miners quit work demanding a 8 42 cent rate and lasting until all operators concede. Printers in Pittsburg and Allegheny joined for a 72 cent raise and shorter hours, leaving around 1 000 men idle as most job offices closed.

Pittspureg Penn Pittsburg Allegheny

White Caps Trial Opens in Norfolk Superior Court

The October 1 Nor folk Superior Court session opened the famous white cap case before Judge Fessenden. First witness H. N. Pratt, alleged victim, endured a strict cross examination by multiple defense attorneys. No new facts emerged as Pratt testified for nearly three hours.

Drop Ham Norfolk Superior Court Fessenden H. N. Pratt Pratt John B. Moran Michael J John Henry Henry FE. Fales John E Welch Peter Gallagher Henry E. Ruggles Charles Gormaley

Common Schools of Europe A brief survey across nations

Samuel Capen outlines Europe’s education trends with England, Germany, Italy, and others. He notes London’s two truants, Germany’s long hours and strict exams, and Italy’s government controlled system culminating in universal military service and strong national loyalty.

England Birmingham United States London Germany Empire Italy Rome Drees Eve

Ex-President Cleveland Urges Ballot Reform in Pennsylvania

Ex President Cleveland writes to A B Farquhar of Pennsylvania urging adoption of the secret ballot to secure purity and freedom of the ballot. He cites his Boston speech on government by the people against favored interests and warns against delays in reform. He emphasizes trust in voters and the need for swift action in the Commonwealth.

Cleveland A. B. Farquhar Pennsylvania New York Boston

Youth Town Treasurer’s Son Killed in Hall Pit

Willie Munroe, 14, son of East Providence Town Treasurer William W. Munroe, died after falling into a pit in the Town Hall following an evening entertainment. The incident occurred last night in Providence.

ProvidEnce Willie Munroe William W. Munroe East Providence

Money and Stocks in Boston and Wall Street Markets

Money rates firm at 4 percent at Clearing House with some loans at 5 percent before moving to 4 percent. New York funds weak and foreign exchange mixed. Gold imports, Boston and New York exchange totals, and Tamarack Mining quarterly dividend of 4 per share declared for Nov 2 payment. Atchison and Missouri Pacific highlighted in stock market activity with significant declines and dividend context.

Wall Street Missouri Pacific Boston Gould Europe Atchison Shorts N.Y N. E Union Pacific S.sesies Inc Colorado Midland Tamarack Mining Company Tamarack Company Messrs Albert 5 Thomas Nelson Engineering and Mining Journal Palmer Butte & Boston O’ Hara Bruckner Hara Boston & Montana Stockholders Wall Street News Mexico Central America Reynolds Mexican Central Railroad United States Messrs. F. H. Prince & Co Stock Exchange Atchison & Chicago Burlington & Quincy Massachusetts Fitchburg New England Messrs. Prince & Co

Financial Briefs From London and Paris Clearing Rates

Foreign financial reports from London show Erie 30 percent Illinois Central 106 St Paul common 77 New York Central 115 Pennsylvania 56 percent Money 14 percent 2 per cent. Discount rate for bills at 27 percent. Bank of England bullion fell 512000 pounds in a week, reserve ratio 41.14 percent. Paris reports Bank of France gold down 17.976 million francs, silver up 876000 francs. Bar silver at 45a.

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Stock Market Ends Weak At Day's Low Amid Heavy Trading

In late trading the market closed weak at the day's low. Missouri Pacific fell to 58 1 2 and then 54 4, with heavy pressure on leading shares. Rock Island announced a $10 million debenture bond plan, driving declines in Rock Island Burlington and Atchison. Bonds were less active but mostly lower, with Atchison incomes contributing 350000 to a total of 1209000.

Stock Exchange Missouri Pacific Rock Island Burlington Atchison

New York Stock Market Ends With Broad Losses After Downward Drive

Money on call easy at 5 to 7 percent with last loan 5 percent. Sterling exchange active with bankers’ bills at 4.80 for 60 day and 4.83 for demand. Government bonds dull, railroad bonds active yet barely steady. Missouri Pacific fell to 65 then rallied to 63 1 2, dragging the general list as Burlington and Rock Island weakened. later declines persisted into post hours with further losses across stocks.

New York Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange Missouri Pacific Union Pacific Union Acufic Atchison Burlington Rock Island

Extension Offer for Atchison Company Notes in 1891

The Atchison Company proposes to extend the Guarantee Fund Mortgage Six Per Cent Notes issued November 1, 1888 for two years to November 1, 1893. Holders may assent by October 20 for a one percent cash commission. non-assenting holders will be acquired and paid by a syndicate by November 1. Contact J W Rein hart, Vice-President, 95 Milk Street, Boston.

Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe R. R. Co Atchison Company Union Trust Company of New York Guarantee Fund J. W. Reinhart Milk Street Boston George €. Magoun

Chicago Burlington & Quincy Bonds Sale Notice 1891

Proposals to sell CB&Q R R Iowa Division bonds for sinking fund purposes due Oct 1 1919 and totaling 203381 62 are invited until Oct 16 1891 at 12 o clock noon. Bonds at par plus accrued interest for 4 percent and at 105 plus accrued interest for 5 percent. A G Stanwood Assistant Treasurer

Chicago, Burlington and Quincy R. R. Co C., B. & Q. R. R. Iowa Division Chicago, Burlington & Quincy A. G. Stanwood

Investments. Descriptive list mailed on application

A descriptive list of investments refers to cities and counties including Malden Massachusetts Bay City Michigan West Bay City Michigan Zanesville Ohio Dayton Ohio Muskingum County Madison County Kane County Ellensburg Washington and Grand Rapids Michigan with entries for gold and street railway dated items noted.

Malden Mass Bay City Mich West Bay City Zanesville Dayton

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