Death Toll Rises as Jacksonville Faces Nurse Shortage
The Florida epidemic reports 46 new cases and 10 deaths in 24 hours, lifting total cases to 484 and deaths to 52. The board seeks New Orleans nurses with governor endorsements while two more hospital wards rise at Sand Hills. Donations from H. W. Flagler and others support relief as physicians struggle.
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Fla
Neal Mitchell
Executive Committee
Board of Health
New Orleans
State Board of Health
Pauline Wolf
Charlotte Monanberger
P. A. Lorimer
Edward Lucas
Charles A. Peterson
F. Sanders
Miss Castellon
Richard Mulroy
Nellie Herrick
Arthur King
Mr. Sharp
Methodist Episcopal Church
Appeal For Relief
Frogn H
Savanna Benevolent Association
Southern Department
Equitable Life Insurance Company
Sand Hills
Frank H. Caldwell
Sanford
St. Luke’s Hospital
Washington
Hamilton
Florida
Georgia
Lam
Camp Perry
Vane Perry Yesteray
Jacksonville
Trial of Redmond Deferred Judgment Postponed
Dusur Sept 6 John Redmond was tried yesterday with judgment deferred until the 26th inst despite his protest for immediate decision. Police charged a crowd outside the court and clubs rifles dispersed them with many injuries. Van deleur's agent plans eviction of sixty more tenants on the Kilrush estate.
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Dusur
John Redmond
Redmond
Vandeleur
Kilrush
Record-Breaking Day At Charter Oak Park Meet
In Hartrorp Conn on September 6 reports describe a crowd of about 5000 at Charter Oak Park for day three of the circuit meeting. The 2:27 class produced new splits and fast finishes led by Beauty Bright and Golden Rod, while the 2:18 class saw J B Richardson dominate with a 2:17%4 heat winning time, amid judging disputes and pool activity.
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Hartrorp
Conn
Charter Oak Park
Darkness
Beauty Bright
Golden Rod
Leanty Bright
BO O&o
Gracie
General Banks
Rare Ripe
Charley Hogan
Governor Hill
Pilot Knox
Jill
Hogan
Hill
J. G B. Richardson
Richardson
DeBarry
Lang
John Murphy
J.B. Richardson
Pettes Governor Hill
Ceceesesssens
Pools
Allen Maid
Bessemer
Lady Wilkin
Emma
el Monarch
Customs Fines Gladiator Seized In Canadian Waters
Ottawa Sept. 6 Customs department acts with a 400 fine against the American schooner Gladiator after it was seized by Canadian authorities while towing in Canadian waters. The action reflects strict enforcement of maritime rules and border controls.
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Gulf of St. Lawrence
Ottawa
Ont
Customs Department
Tragic shooting at Newport injuries Mahar and wife
In Newport Rhode Island on September 6 Anthony Mahar and his wife were wounded in a self inflicted and attempted murder incident. Both were shot multiple times with Mahars wounds not life threatening though doctors consider the act possibly insane while his wife remains in guarded condition.
Money Market and Stock Action in Boston and New York
The Boston money market shows slight easing with clearing house funds at 4 percent and general market time paper 4 to 6 percent. New York exchanges and balances shift, with government securities firm and bond offerings listed. local stock market remains active, steady to dull at close. Notable notes include transfer of authority rumors for the Burlington system, Manitoba involvement, and ongoing railroad stock pressure in Boston amid wider market moves.
Eastern Bears Rally Behind Boston and Maine Outlook
The article argues against bear panic over Eastern stock and details the Boston and Maine system's strong earnings prospects. It cites projected fiscal year gross between 12 and 13 million dollars, cost savings from the Boston and Lowell division, and net earnings sufficient to cover Bradford disaster costs and possibly deliver dividends. It also notes share price movements and other rail and mining updates from the period.
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Little Bears
Eastern
Boston & Laine
Boston & Maine
Boston & Lowell
Smart Bears
Bradford
Eastern Railroad
Boston & Maine System
Friends of the
Central Massachusetts
Cominon
New York
New England
Boston & Albany
Old Colony
West End
Oregon Improvement Co Seeks Bids for 10000 Shares of Preferred Stock
New York Aug 18 1888 sealed proposals to buy all or part of ten thousand shares of par value 100 preferred stock of the Oregon Improvement Company received until Sept 17 1888 bids opened by the Executive Committee. A 5 percent certified check required with each proposal if not accepted will be returned. Minimum bid at par plus seven percent accrued dividend. Pro rata allotment if oversubscribed. Installment payments with dates and accrued dividends, final certificate issued after last payment. Proposals must be labeled Proposals for Preferred Stock and sent to Elijah Smith President Mills Building New York City.
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New York
Oregon Imement Company
Oregon Improvement Company
Elijah Smith
Mills Building
New York City
Meigs Elevated Railway Stock Open For First Issue
Meigs Elevated Railway announces subscription books are open at the office for the first issue of stock. Full particulars will be provided at the office or by mail upon request.
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Meigs Elevated
Soley Gay and Dorr Bankers Firm Details
Soley Gay and Dorr Bankers located at 68 Devonshire Street in Boston. The entry lists the firm name and street address without further context or actions.
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Soley, Gay & Dorr Bankers
Auction Sales at Boston Stock Exchange 1888 List
The auction list from the Boston Stock Exchange details numerous shares and bonds to be sold by order of Directors and Trustees. Included are Old Colony KR, Merrimac Mfg, Lancaster Mills, Atlantic Cotton Co, Cambridge Gas Light, Union Metallic, Sugar Refineries, Wells, and many railroad interests plus several banks and leather firms. New York Stock Sales summary follows with daily prices, opens, highs, lows, and closes. commodities futures and leather market notes accompany the report.
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Old Colony KR
Merrimac Mfg. Co
Lancaster Mills
Atlantic Cotton Co
Naumkeag Steam Cotton Co
Attleboro Branch RR
Boston & Maine RR
Cambridge Gas Light Co
Russell Mills
Plymouth
Mass
Union
New England Glass Co
Sugar Refineries Co
Burton Stock Car Co
Old Colony RR
Fitchburg RR
Housatonic RR
Consel. Mort
Renee Fort Scott & Gulf RR
Hopkinton N. Bk
N. Eagle Bk
Old Loston N. Bk
Atlantic Cotton Mills
Bates Mfg. Co
Amoskeag Mfg
Manchester Mills
Stark Mills
Salmon Falls Mfg
Do Cabot Co
Nashua Mfg
Wakefield Rattan Co
Naumkeag Steam Cotton Mills
Concord RR. Co
Flint & Pere Marquette RR
Connecticut
Passumpsic Rivers RR
Pacific Guano Co
Boston & Roxbury Mill Corp
Globe Gas Light Co
Newton & Watertown Gas Light Co
New York & New England RR. Co
Ado Union Pacific RR. Co
Franklin Co
Lewiston
Chicago, Kansas & Western RR
Cedar Rapids & Mo. River RR
Chicago, Burlington & Quincey RR
Union Pacific RR
Lynn & Boston RR
Boston, Concord & Montreal RR
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N. E
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Ooaves Iee
Southern
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Boston & Lowell
Boston & Maine
Boston & Providence
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Central of Mass
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Col. Sp
Neus
Fitchburg
Ces
Flin & P.M
K. C
Gulf
Cl. & Sp
Ava L. R.& Fr. S
Seer Senate
Maine
Union Pacific
West End
Wis
Central
Bell
We Erie
Sas
New England
Fastman Car Heater Co
Ison Store Service Co
Pullman Palace Car
Market ends dull after feversish morning trading
A forenoon of firm tone and heavy trading gave way to a dull, steady close near the day's low. Villard stocks led gains early with Oregon Navigation up 2 percent but dropped as pressure built, while Lackawanna and railroad bonds showed late firmness though most prices slid to new lows.
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St. Paul
Villard
Oregon Navigation
Lackawanna
Fort Worth & Denver
Indiana, Bloomington & Western
E. H. & Nashville
Peoria, Decatur
Evansville
Albany & Susquehannans
Richmond &Anville
Cable tramway stock raised to 260000 in Providence meeting
A Providence despatch reports subscriptions to the Cable Tramway Company stock rising to 260000 at today’s meeting and the work of constructing the line will begin immediately. The Western States Passenger Association reorganization is complete and a new agreement with Chicago and Alton and Wabash was unanimously adopted. It takes effect September 15. At the Lake Erie Western Railroad annual meeting in Bloomington on October 3, three directors for three years will be elected. transfer books close September 30 and reopen October 4. In St. Louis there is talk a receiver may be appointed for Missouri, Kansas and Texas about midmonth, with the committee’s report due, and O G Murray of Missouri Pacific named as general manager.
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Boston
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Chicago
St. Louis
San Francisco
Telegraph
Bank of England
Bank of France
Oliver W. Peanedy
Boston Stock Exchange
Francis A. Osborne
Atchison
Atlantic & Pacific
California
Burlington & Quincy
Heston
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Chicago, Burlington & Northern
The
New York Times of Today
St. Paul
Manitoba
the Times
Burlington
Northern
Manuel
Wisconsin Central
New York Stock Exchange
Mexican Central Stock
City of Mexico
Galveston
United States
City of Leon
Villa Laredo
Nazas
Mexican Central Bridge
Flint & Pere Marquette Preferred
Cincinnati
Sandusky & Cleveland
Union Pacific
Eastern Railroad
Bradford
Haverhill Bridge
Lake Erie & Western
Texas
Providence
R. L
Cable
Western States Passenger Association
Alton
Wabash
Lake Erie Western Railroad Company
Bloomington
Missouri
Kansas
Brewer
O. G. Murray
Missouri Pacific
Market Report Shows Mixed Commodity Prices
Leather and hides strengthen while wool remains steady with flour and corn holding steady. Oats and meal products stay firm or quiet as butter cheese and eggs show limited movement. Grass seeds hay and pork remain firm or unchanged with sugars and molasses steady.
Dividend Declarations From Local Banks and Railway
The Provident Cooperative Bank of Chelsea declares a semi annual dividend at 7 2 percent annually. The Sunbury and Lewiston Railway Company announces a semi annual dividend at 3 percent.
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Provident Cooperative Bank of Chelsea
Sunbury & Lewiston Railway Company
London market notes and Paris bullion movements
London markets show small gains with Atlantic and Great Western, Erie, Illinois Central, St Paul and Reading quoted in varying fractions and percentages. Bank of England bullion totals rise by 60,000 pounds today and 71,000 pounds over the last week while reserve ratio climbs to 44.56 percent. Paris weekly Bank of France statement records 5.125 million francs gold decrease and 276,000 francs silver increase.
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London
Atlantic & Great Western
Erie
Illinois Central
St. Paul Common
Paris
Bank of England
Bank of France
New York Financial Market Quiet After Decline In Business
Money on call easy at 14 to 2 percent with last loan at 1 percent and close offered at 132. Prime mercantile paper quoted 442 6%%. Bar silver firm at 92 percent. Sterling exchange dull and steady with actual business at 4.8454 for 60 day bills and 4.87 for demand. Government and railroad bonds quiet to firm. The usual drop in stock market activity followed.
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New York
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Rail road absorption rumors swirl around Big Four era
The Louisville Courier Journal reports growing belief that a change of ownership may seize the Louisville New Albany and Chicago line, with insiders suggesting Big Four control via stock purchase and Monon absorption possible. Chicago advices note an October appeal from Judge Fairall, while August earnings for several lines rise, including New York Ontario & Western and Ohio River interests, with Cincinnati Washington & Baltimore posted at 195 302.
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Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis & Chicago
Louisville Courier-Journal
John B. Carson
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
Louisville Railroad
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Carson
Dowd
Monon
New York Bulletin
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Chicago
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New York Daily
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Ohio River
Washington & Baltimore
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Oregon Improvement CO
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Wellfleet Marine Ins. Co
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Otis Co
Thorndike Co
Amoskeag Mfg. Co
Amory Mfg. Co
Do Lyman Mills
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Burl. & Mo. RR
American Bell Telephone
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