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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1885

Page

3

Government and Pacific railroads debt burden overview

The New York Commercial Bulletin analyzes the government debt including Pacific railroad subsidy bonds. Principal and interest total about 107 million, with future interest rising to roughly 7.5 million by 1898, and security tied to main lines carrying 168 million in debt. The piece notes alternative scenarios including sale or operation of lines, while detailing Grand Trunk and Toledo routes, and a few railway administrative shifts in New England.

New York Commercial Bulletin United States Jordan Pacific Railroads Union Pacific Central Pacific Thurman Spian Pacific Kansas Pacific

Auction of New England Institute building on Huntington Avenue

The New England Manufacturers and Mechanics Institute building on Huntington Avenue was sold yesterday by order of John M. Little and Horatio Wellington. Gideon Beck & Son conducted the sale with Walter I. Beck as auctioneer. The brick and iron structure, on five acres and built for $490000, faced incumbrances of 15842.50 and could be removed or rented for 19 years. Bids rose from 5000 to 13200, finally selling to James S. Edwards. fixtures later fetched fair prices. A rumor puts the building to railroads’ use.

New England Manufacturers and Mechanics’ Institute Huntington Avenue John M. Little Horatio Wellington Gideon Beck & Son Walter I. Beck James S. Edwards

Lawyer Miller Faces Candid Witnesses in Boston Engine Probe

The first hearing on the Worthington pump inquiry opened with Alderman Rosnosky leading a tense session as William P. Tyler refused to answer most questions. Lawyer Godfrey Morse and Lawyer Miller sparred over testifying while Lampher and others offered conflicting details about engine contracts, prices, and sources, ending with an unsettled prediction for the next session.

Worthington Alderman Smith Rosnosky White Cassidy Foss William P. Tyler Godfrey Morse Tyler Mr. Simmons Mr. Tyler Boston Hyde Park Morse The Water Board Worthingtons Montreal Wilmington Del W. P. Tyler Dean Dean Pump Company George Norman Dll Bay State Iron Company Norway Steel and Iron Company Lampher City Hall O’brien Otis Steel Benyon Miller Lawyer Morse Lawyer Miller Lewis C. Lampher Davidson Company Mr. Lampher Orse Lewis C. Lamphear Witeness Grant

Fungi Diseases of Wheat and Crops Then Poultry Ventilation Notes

The article outlines smut and rust fungi affecting wheat barley and oats with details on spores spread and control via drainage grain washing and seed treatment. It then presents a letter praising chemical fertilizers and argues insoluble phosphoric acid may outperform soluble forms for general farming. It ends with poultry ventilation guidance describing a tube chimney system to provide steady clean air, reduce drafts and keep fowls laying in winter.

Fitzwilliam Depot N. H Boston Post New England S.A. Taylor

Judgments in Alabama claims amended and reissued

Washington October 16 1885 judgments in the coat of commissioners of Alabama claims were announced with interest at four percent from dates named Several amendments retroactive to October 9 1885 include shifting names for executors administrators and surviving partners and updating defendants to new firm names or individuals The list covers diverse amounts and dates from 1862 to 1865 and includes entries for Harriet C Rawbone Harriet OC Rapbone Joshua Hendricks and Montague M Hendricks George C Barrett William H Winslow and others in various firm allocations and executors wards

Washington Harriet OC Rapbone David A. Neal Joshua Hendricks Montague M. Hendricks Hendricks Bros Geo. C. Barrett Winslow & Barrett Wm. H. Winslow George C. Barrett William H. H. Middleton Gilson, Cormand W. Middleton W. M. Rogers & Co William H. Middleton George W. Middleton Robert Hooper John C. Whitredge John A. Whitredge Thomas Whitredge Thomas Whitredge & Co Joan A. Whitredge Charlotte S. Davison Edwin F. Davison S. Duquells United States Charles J. Heald Ebenezer Wheelwright Charles Espenan Jessie Leisy John Leisy Harold Doliner John Camerden Doliner, Potter & Co

Multiple bankruptcy and attachment notices across New England

J H Hendrie and Brother deny any assignment and offer dollar for dollar payment. W H Lovejoy of Lowell denies failure, explains stepwise return of unsold goods. Creditors of L L Shackford in Vermont offered 30 cents on the dollar. Maurice F Lawton of Newport assigns. Julius Sayer of Newport has real estate attached for 3500. H B Fuller and alias Ash sign in Pittston and Winona. D Morris of St Louis attached by sheriff in Suffolk County. Various suits listed, including Feeney v Ingenburg Lokke for 205 and Maynard v Lond for 6000. Durell v Dillingham 5000. Walsh v Barry 150. Feeney v Vinal 300. Carter v Fredericks 300.

J. H. Hendrie & Brother West Roxbury Park Lowell W. H. Lovejoy Hosmer, Codding & Co Ash Winona Miss D. Morris St. Louis Suffolk County John Feeney Ingenburg N. Lokke William M. Maynard Thomas J Frank A. Lond Samuel J. Durell Freeman Louise A. Dillingham John H. Walsh Dennis P Mary A. E. Barry Alvin Vinal Thomas W. Carter Mary J. Fredericks

Young man from Taunton held by police over romance

In Portsmouth New Hampshire on October 15 a young man named Sweet from a wealthy Taunton family was placed in police custody on the signal of a telegram from his father. He had fallen in love with an actress in a visiting dramatic company and is said to have pursued her. A gentleman later came to take him home.

Grand Trunk Toronto P. C Globe Grand Trunk Railway Company Great Trunk Line Ontario Quebec Toledo Cincinnati St. Louis McNulta Toledo, Cincinnati and General Freight Agents of New England Association of General Freight Agents of Pathfinder Office Boston North Adams Mass Herbert J. Aldrich William Chapman Aldrich Chapman Frank Labeleau Laveleau Bernardston D. N. Chapman First National Banks of Newcastle Portsmouth N. H Sweet Taunton

Provincetown Fleet Reports Good Mackerel Hauls

In Barnstable bay along the Dennis shore a large mackerel fleet fished well today with schooners and steamers taking sizable hauls. The mer Nellie Rawson iced up and sails for Boston tonight. The Truro weirs yielded about 20 barrels of mackerel and a large quantity of herring last night.

Provincetown Mass Barnstable Bay Dennis Mer Nellie Rawson Boston Truro

Money Market and Stocks in Turbulent Week

Money in fair inquiry with no rate changes. Loans on call active at 24 38 and 34 percent. Corporation paper 3 34 percent. Mercantile paper at 84 4 44 percent. Note brokers busy at 4 4 and 5 percent. St. Louis banks report surplus and rising discounts. New York funds bid par to 10 cents on $1000. Treasury announces two new national banks in McMinville and Hillsboro with $50,000 capital. Stocks show bears pressuring market, with late firming and prospects of better discount demand as season advances. Bonds and rail shares move with mixed results. Pullman declares 2 percent dividend. Market tone steady to weak across several cities.

New York St. Louis New York Bears Boston Stock Exchange Messrs L. B. Greenleaf Charles D. Head J. H. Brown I. A. Evans F.W. Parker Boston Atchison Chicago Burlington and Quincy Union Pacific Central Branch Missouri Pacific Denver Leonora New England Rutland Common Pullman Palace Pullman Company Worcester Nashua Rochester Old Colony Albany Mexican Central Oregon Short Line Sumner Oregon Bell Telephone Erie Hudson Western Union Vanderbilts Grangers Omaha St. Paul Northwestern Baltimore Ohio Lackawanna Jersey Central Delaware and Hudson Reading Manhattan Solo Central Pacific Lackawanna Company Iowa East Tennessee Green Bay International Great Northern Morgan’s Louisiana Texas Richmond Allegheny Danville Milwaukee Lake Shore Western Peoria Decatur Evansville Texas St. Louis Missouri Arkansas Chesapeake and Ohio St Lous Louis Minnesota St Louis Toledo Detroit Northern Andi Southern White State

Dividend declarations by rail and savings banks

The Baltimore and Ohio directors declare a semi annual dividend of 5 percent on the main stem stock and on the Washington branch. New Bedford Savings Bank declares a 24 percent dividend. Lexington Savings Bank declares a semi annual dividend of 24 percent.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Washington New Bedford Savings Bank Lexington Savings Bank

Wheat declines as market opens weak on passage data

A late special from Chicago brokers notes wheat fell steadily after reports of higher passage stocks and heavy selling led by New York parties. Corn and provisions held steady in narrow ranges amid low volume. brokers see occasional rebounds but expect weakness to persist with advice to buy corn on declines and sell provisions on advances.

George C Eldredge & Co Chicago Emery & Hodges No. 28 State Street New York

Flour and Grain Market Digest Highlights

A digest of markets notes flour and grain movements across exchanges, with prices, demand signals, and notes on supply. Traders monitor milling costs and regional shipments as weather and harvest conditions influence futures and cash bids.

London and Liverpool Market Report Oct 15 19th Century

London financials quote consols and United States bonds with varied prices. Cargo wheat flows firm off the coast while continental wheat and corn prices show steadiness. Liverpool notes winter wheat at 75 2d, spring wheat 73 24 73 44, corn around 43 7sd, and pork and lard prices in Havana market tilting with premiums and dull sugar.

London Beorbonin Chamber of Commerce Liverpool United Kingdom California Havana

Lawsuit Dockets in Second Session Before Judge Mason

Bridget Harney sues Joseph P Shaw for injuries in tort. Case shows reskimmed, jury out. Cotter for plaintiff Keyes for defendant. Also Thomas Riley vs New York and New England Railroad for $20,000 damages over a pier door collapse injuring him while unloading a vessel in South Boston in 1882. Plaintiff claims railroad negligence. defense denies. Attorneys listed.

Margaret Hassan Samuel T. Houghton Houghton, Dutton & Co T. J. Gargan B. E. Perry Martha A. Simpson City of Boston Lawrence Street B. Allen T. Savage T. M. Babson Bridget Harney Joseph P. Shaw J. E. Cotter S. F. Keyes Thomas Riley Ve New York and New England Railroad Company L. M. Child W. G. Loring H E. Bolles

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