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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1891

Page

6

Willard Back Again on His Philadelphia Season

From the 4. Tribune. E. Willard returns after two weeks at sea with plans to open his season in Philadelphia. He discusses plays and a public dispute with Henry Arthur Jones over actor-managers, noting changes to Jones's works were sanctioned, and outlining a tour to major cities before a mid February return to New York.

Tribune Arizona Willard Philadelphia Windsor Hotel America Henry Arthur Jones Queenstown Jones Mr. Jones Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco Los Angeles Portland New York Palmer's Theatre Joseph Hatton Boston

Land and Sea Wonders From Labrador Journey

Professor Albert S. Bickmore returns from Labrador with photographs and notes for a lecture on Food Fishes from the Sea. The trip, with ex-President Robert Harris and Beverly Robinson, explored icebergs, Esquimans, and the codfish fisheries including the Dildo hatchery project, currents, bays, and the Labrador coast from St John's to Battle Harbor.

New York Albert S. Bickmore American Museum of Natural History Labrador Esquimans Times Gickmore Robert Harris Northern Pacific Railroad Beverly Robinson Harris Newfoundland Robinson Professor Bickmore Portia Red Cross Line St. John’s N. F Halifax O'Brien St. Johns Conscript St. John's Strait of Belle Isie Massachusetts Martha's Vineyard Arctic Gulf Stream Grand Banks Nantuckee Cape Race Battle Harbor United States Her Majesty Nilsen Norway Dildo Island Trinity Bay Middle Atlantic Wood’s Hall Mass Difyu Dildo Nilsen Commission Strait of Belle Isle Gulf of St. Lawrence Nain Gattle Run Arctic Ocean Gulf of Mexico Leeland North Cape Ieeland Arctic Basin Greenland Cergyman Devonshire England Labrador Esquimans Hopedale Bickmore Lapland Siberia Red Cross Miranda

Bank Robber Lynched Near Corder Missouri

One of the bank robbers who hit the Corder Bank the day before was captured late last night about twenty miles from Corder. He was found with about half the stolen money and identified as Andrew Murrell. Deputies and the city marshal were attacked by a mob led by enraged citizens near Lexington while transporting him. The second robber remains at large.

Kansas City Corder Andrew Murrell Jackson Dean Lexington

Finances of a Railroad at Springfield in 1891

The Connecticut River Railroad directors met at Springfield on September 1 to accept the annual report. The stockholders’ meeting is set for September 16. Total income reached 1,165,018 dollars, up from 1, the expenses were 928,618, down from 951,871. Revenue came from passengers 159,508, local passenger 138,680, through freight 340,016, local freight 475,01, mails and express 34,416. Transportation earnings rose from 1,059,072 in 1890 to 1,120,645 in 1891. Total earnings from all sources were 1,168,780 in 1890 and 1,105,018 in 1891. During the year 808 tons of new steel rails and 65,650 new ties were laid. Traffic earnings by June 1 show passengers 479,625, freight 860,704, mails 15,911, express 18,505, total 1,120,945. Current operating expenses 744,499, construction 152,049, total 906,348. Net traffic earnings 219,207. Rents and miscellaneous 24,041, interest 20,382, total 44,373. Available revenue 263,670. Rentals paid 1397, interest 26,873, dividends 206,400, total 233,670. Surplus for year 30,000. Surplus June 30, 1890 was 1,000,065 with sundry deductions 70, net balances 999,084. Total surplus June 30, 1891 1,029,984.

Springfield Connecicut Rver Railroad Naits Express

Priest raids opium den near Halstead Street

Chicago priest Kather Aylward patrolled Halstead Street near his church and forced entry into a Chinaman Wah Chung den after two girls entered. He seized a revolver from Wah Chung and found the girls in a back room smoking opium. Police issued a warrant for Wah Chung as he fled.

Chicago Kather Aylward Halstead Street Wah Chung Warract

Rumors of Krisco Road Management Change Declared Unfounded

In Prisco Road news from Sept 1 in Missouri a Santa Fe insider says reports of changes in Krisco road management are baseless. The claim that General Manager Merrill and General Freight Agent Cole would be deposed is denied.

Prisco Road Vours Krisco Santa Fe Merrill Fretzht Cole

Money and Stocks Market Update Broad Boston and Wall Street

Boston and New York money rates held firm with 3 percent on call funds and 4 to 5 percent on time money. Foreign exchange was weak with several bills and metals prices noted. The stock market opened lower but advanced on buy orders, with Atchison and several rail names showing notable moves as imports and earnings signals shaped sentiment.

Boston New York

Quarter Quar Summary From Early Market Notes

Fragmented report lists several company quar attempts with dates in September and October. Mentions CHICaGo and EASTERN ILLINOIS RU-Quar, DeLawank and Hopson Canan Co-Quar, Noston LAND Co- t p ah, and GHINNELL MPG Co-Quar with share figures and dates in a muddled stock market ledger.

Cacemet & Heora Minnne Co Pal Chicago Eastern Illinois Uci L Cmicrgy Beatincron & Quincy DeLawank & Hopson Canan Co Cep Ib Fast Noston Land Co Ghinnell Mpg Bu Avosvbkey Liita Seine Watkk Co Quar & Pc Sakiiian Pacific

Loston Stock Exchange Report For September 1 1992

Official report shows the day’s sales totaling 462,400 shares, with comparison figures of 634,100 yesterday and 257,600 prior. The document lists the brinei Palstocks, along with the highest and lowest prices and the closing bid and asked prices for the day.

New York stocks end with late-day gains after broad rally

Money rates showing mixed movement as bankers and commercial bills quote around 4.81 to 4.85 percent for sixty days and demand. Government bonds dull, rail road bonds active. After midday, stocks slipped then rallied with Rock Island up to 84 1 2, Northern Pacific preferred, Missouri Pacific and Burlington among leading gainers as buying surged into the close.

New York Sterling Exchange Rock Island Northern Pacific Missouri Pacific Burlington

Stock Market Ends Mixed After Strong Wheeling & Lake Erie Push

Stocks opened lower with broad losses amid foreign selling hit Union Pacific and Louisville & Nashville. Wheeling & Lake Erie showed strength, finishing up about 1 percent along with Colorado Coal, while Union Pacific and Louisville & Nashville closed with notable fractional losses. Trading was quieter overall, but gains and losses were spread across the list as the day ended firm and active. Railroad bonds traded less actively than yesterday with notable issue activity and a total of 2,907,000 in sales. Atchison income issues led with 411,000, Atlantic & Pacific incomes 130,000, and Colorado Midland 159,000 among others.

Wheeling & Lake Erie Union Pacific Louisville & Nashville Atchison Clise Colorado Coal Louisville Atlantic & Pacifie Colorado Midland Northern Pacific Ken Toledo St. Louis

Market Declines Reported With Mixed Freight Percentages

A mixed regional report shows declines with several lines slipping from rates to new lower levels. Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe advanced 4 percent while Lake Shore and Michigan Southern rose 4 percent in a separate adjustment. Varis advises a 3 percent route change at a charge of 5 francs 80 centimes.

Atchison, Topeka& Santa Fé Lake Shore & Miahi Varis

Personal interviews solicited for applicants

Full particulars furnished on application. Personal interviews solicited. Correspondence invited.

Foreign financial reports steady as rates firm on New York orders

In London the open market shows money plentiful yet bills held for potentially lower rates. Consols and government securities quoted with small shifts while American rail stocks opened softer on New York orders. Overall tendency is toward firmer prices compared with last night’s close.

London United States New York Pennsylvania Ohio Canadian Pacific Erie St. Paul Reading Mexican Central News Stock Exchange American Railroad Securities

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