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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1889

Page

6

Not a Candidate Fuller Denies Presidential Aspirations

Justice Fuller publicly denies any ambition for the presidency as rumors spread that Illinois Democrats would nominate him at the national convention. A reporter observed the scene at the Supreme Court as the clock struck twelve and Fuller refused the candidacy, stating the claim is unauthorized.

Washington Robert Ray Andrew Jackson League Club Chicago Democrats of Illinois Justice Fuller Evening Capital Supreme Court Andrew Jackson League of

Peculiar Immigration Opinion Forcing Stay Of Woman And Children

The Treasury solicitor opines a New York detainee from Scotland with two children may remain in the United States. One child is American born, the other mother’s guardian status in New Jersey in past years cited. The ruling suggests not to sever family ties or expel a native-born child, and questions whether the mother is an immigrant under the statute. The case may be distinguished from broader moral reform aims and allowed to stay.

the Treasury New York Scotland New Jersey Congress Chapman Civil Service Roosevelt Thompson J. M. Taylor Taylor Civil Service Commission Opee Taylor Solicitor-General Senate

Work of the Pension Bureau in 1888 89

The annual pension report to Secretary Noble shows a year end total of 489 725 pensioners with 51 821 new names and 1 854 restored records. Net gains totaled 37 138 as 16 570 were dropped. Average pension 131.69 dollars. Pensions paid 88 275 113 dollars. total agent disbursements 89 131 968 dollars. Attorney fees 1 363 583 dollars.

Pension Bureau Commissioner of Pensions Noble Columbus Indianapolis Chicago Topeka Washington Des Moines Buffalo Boston Philadelphia Milwaukee New York Detroit Pittsburg Knoxville Concord Louisville Augusta San Francisco Little Aggregate

Internal Revenue receipts show rise over prior year

The first quarter receipts reach 34 64 526 dollars, about 3 770 807 higher than the same period last year. If the trend continues, the year total may reach about 145 000 000 dollars, 14 000 000 more than the prior year.

Official Opening of Beverly and Danvers Street Railway

Beverly and Danvers debut electric street railway opens with 55 officials present from Beverly Danvers Peabody Boston New York Union Electric Car Company and others. Trip Beverly to Danvers three miles takes 22 minutes each way with speeds up to nine miles per hour and a 5 cent per mile operating cost. The system uses storage batteries and will be opened to the public next week with Mr Stevens explaining charging process.

Boston Beverly Danvers Stevens Joy Street Messrs Kidder, Peabody & Co Atchison Cleveland Superior Street Harge Car

Fall River Stocks Quiet With Modest Market Activity

The weekly business report notes limited stock movement in Fall River with only moderate activity recorded. Investors show cautious trading as prices hold steady amid light volume and few notable shifts in share values.

River G. M Haffords & Co Parvalles. Corporation Atee. Sa Barnard F OG Cg Vees Bourne Border City Mig. Co Barnaby Mig. Co Ai Merchants’ Mtg. CO Mechanics’ Mills Ener Narragansett Mills Powasset Mf. CO Richard Borden Mfg Sagamore Mfg Verve Eek Shore Mills Ee American Printing Co Crystal Sprint Breachery Fall River & Prov Globe St. Ry. Co

New Steamer for the Baltimore Line

The Merchants and Miners Transportation Company of Baltimore contracts with William Cramp and Sons Philadelphia to build a new steamship for the Boston line. The vessel measures 260 feet load length with 12 feet overall, features four steel boilers at 160 psi, 1500 hp, a donkey boiler, modern engine department details, and a 16 foot diameter propeller wheel.

Baltimore Battmore Merchants & Miners’ ‘Transportation Company of William Cramp & Sons Philadelphia Boston

Moon Island Sewage Case Raises City Land Claim

Landowner Captain Hunt seeks 80000 in damages against Boston for odors and debris from Moon Island sewerage works affecting Squantum Neck land. The claim sits with the claims committee as Corporation Counsel Richardson says the existing act to extend sewerage powers should cover the case.

Moon Island Boston Captain Hunt Squantum Neck Committee On Claims Richardson Post

Eight Consular Appointments Anticipated by President

The President is expected tomorrow to make eight consular service appointments. Commissions were completed at the State Department and sent to the Executive Mansion by noon. General Harrison refused to affix his signature to the document.

State Department Harrison

Officer Arrests Embezzler Charles H Simpson on Warrant

Special Officer Abbott of Station 5 yesterday afternoon arrested on a warrant Charles H Simpson fifty one years old for embezzling at various times two hundred thirty seven dollars from Amos Co Judkins & Co at 149 Beach street for whom he was collector.

Abbott Charles H. Simpson Amos Co. Judkins & Co Beach Street

Auction Sales of Historic Stocks and Bonds on Saturday October 19 1889

Auctioneer listing extensive corporate and railroad securities by order of Administrators Executors and Trustees. Notes include Old Colony Bank mortgage bonds Consolidated Rst of Vermont Manchester NH trusts Southern Pacific California first mort 6s 1905 and numerous bank and railroad issues with issuers such as New Hampshire Trust Worcester Nashua & Rochester RR Arlington Mills and Massachusetts Mutual Life. Also present are various limited partnerships and preferred shares with parcel totals and redemption details.

Old Colony Kr, Co Shoe & Lether Nat. Bank Jarvis Conklin Mortgage Trust Co Hoston New Hampshire Trust Co Manchester N.hl Southern Pacific KR California New Hampshire ‘Trust.Co N. H Revere House Co Jamaica Plain Gas Co Metropolitan Nat. Bank Lawrence Gas Light Co Worcester Nashua Busell ‘Trimmer Co Boston Electric Light Co Wakeflek Rattan Co Reece Button Hole Machine Co Massachusetts Mutual Hire Las. Co Fastern Electric Cable Co Oyiston Insurance Co Loleuo St. Louis Kansas City RR Quincy Ru. Bridge Co Dennison Land & Investment Co Isoston Wharf Co McKay & B.gelow EH M. Asso Old Boston National Bank Merchandise Nat. Bank TY. Fairbanks Co Saginaw & Western RR Boston Consol St. Ry. Co X. H Rutland KR Anuseacnges & Kennebec RR Androscoggin & Keuwnebec RR Suffolk Trust & Invest. Co Oak Island Grove Co

Money Market Firm Despite Mixed Borrowing Reports

Boston money market shows firmer close with 3 percent calls and 4_ to 6 percent time loans. New York funds ease at 5 to 10 cents discount while exchanges rise. government bonds sit steady as Atchison bonds lead activity amid reorganization hopes.

Dividends Declared by Several Companies This Week

The Calumet & Hecla Mining Company declares a 5 per share dividend. Oregon Improvement Company posts a 1 percent dividend. Iowa Mortgage Company announces a semi annual 4 percent dividend. Boston Concord Montreal Railroad declares an 8 percent semi annual dividend. Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank proclaims a 2 percent semi annual dividend. Mt. Diablo Mill and Mining Company declares 20 cents per share. Baltimore & Ohio Railroad confirms a 5 percent dividend on the Washington branch.

Calumet & Hecla Minin Company Oregon Improvement Company Iowa Mortgage Company Boston, Concord & Montreal Railroad Company Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank Mt. Diablo Mill and Mining Company Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company Washington

Market Report New York Stocks and Bonds

Money on call tight, 6 to 15, last loan 7, closing 7. Prime mercantile paper 644 7. Bar silver 93%. Sterling weak. sixty day bills 4.81%. demand 4.85%. Government bonds dull, railroad bonds dull. Stocks dull after 2:30 except Missouri Pacific and Cotton Oil. Missouri Pacific led gains, 69.5 to 70.2. Northern Pacific preferred 71% to 73%. Call rate up to 16% after 12 o'clock, then recovery led by Missouri Pacific. Close dull but firm near best prices. Railroad bond sales $679,000. Notable changes: Chesapeake & Ohio and Southwestern firsts 11144, Des Moines & Fort Dodge firsts 86, Omaha Consolidated 121%2, International firsts 103%, Mobile & Ohio 118%, Richmond & Alleghany firsts 67%, New York Central firsts 136.

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Foreign Financial Markets Update From London and Berlin

In London the Atlantic and Great Western firsts trade near 95 while Canadian Pacific sits around 71 percent with other rail and Mexican issues posted. New York Central and Pennsylvania share figures hover near reported levels. In Berlin the Imperial Bank of Germany reports an increase in specie of 3,980,000 marks as bullion balances rise.

London United States St. Paul New York Pennsylvania Great Western Erie Illinois Central New York Central Bank of England Berlin Imperial Bank of Germany

Horsford's Acid Phosphate Indigestion remedy advertises

An old newspaper ad promotes Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a remedy for indigestion dyspepsia and related digestive complaints. The branding emphasizes relief from stomach issues and associated discomfort.

Horsford

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