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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1890

Page

6

Gloomy Outlook for Next Session on Banking Bills

Washington dispatch reports Congress has not advanced practical banking reforms. Senate finance delays hinder passage of the Sherman banking bill and related measures. The International Bank proposal faces Senate scrutiny and possible opposition from existing banks as efforts focus on international trade.

Congress Farmers’ Alliance Washington Arkansas Texas Missouri Nebraska Kansas Senate Louse Committee On Sherman United States International Bank South America House Senate Committee On Finance State Department Secretary of State

Salem Electric Wires Spark Chaos in City Streets

A Salem lineman slipped from a ladder while attaching trolley wire, catching a Western Union line and leaving him suspended until rescue. The live cable touched a telephone line, igniting a rooftop tower fire and damaging central boards. Fire crews and linemen restored power with about 20 dollars in damage. A Boston dispatch was sent for further line crews.

Salem Boston

Money Market and Stock Tides in Boston and New York

The Boston money market shows little change with 6 percent on call loans and 4 to 7 percent on general time loans. New York funds remain in fair demand. exchanges rise from prior year, and the market notes substantial bond activity, rail stock moves, and dividend declarations from American Bell, Lehigh Valley, St Paul, and Western Union. London and silver movements are reported along with mining results for Osceola and Kearsarge.

Boston Clearing House New York Chicago St. Lows Sann Francisco Sight Telegraph New Orleans Bank Charleston Savvannah Kings County N. Y London Zimmermann & Forshay Columbia von Hoffman & Co Aher Atchison Burlington & Quincy Given Bears Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Union Pacific Chicago & Eastern Illinois Mexican Central Pullman Palace Utah & Northern New York & New England New York & New England Railroad Company Albany American Bell Telephone Lehigh Valley St. Paul Western Union Telegraph Company Colorado Mining Investment CO Congress ST James Gilfillan Treas U. S May-Magzenba

Supreme Court Action Over 70000 Bond Securities Misappropriation

Charles Richardson sues Potter Lovell Company E G Wallace Rochester NH and William A Haskell assignee alleging misdelivery of sixty four Edgehill Farnermace bonds and five in Haskell’s possession. He seeks injunction against disposal, disclosure of holdings and terms, and general accounting. Injunction ad interim sought by Bryant and Fitz for complainants.

Charles Richardson Potter Lovell Company Thatmo E. G.& E. Wallace William A. Haskell Beverley J. D. Bryant Frank E. Fitz

Florida Central and Peninsula railroad plans and finances

The Boston News Bureau cites General Manager Dixwell saying the Florida Central & Peninsula railroad earned 40000 in the year ending June 10, funds used for improvements. Bonds run 5 percent over thirty years, with 5265 per mile debt. Major owners include William Bayard Cutting RK Fuller and H. K. Davos. Frost damaged orange crop. phosphate freight rises. immigration improves. a 285 mile extension toward Birmingham and new transcontinental links are outlined.

Boston News Bureau Dixwell Florida Central & Peninsula Railroad Boston Willam Bayard RK. Fullerton Cutting H. K. Davos Maxwell South Carolina Florida Florida Central & Peninsula Quincey Ila Birmingham Ala Gulf Cincinanati Georgia Alabama Kansas City Memphis Fernandina Jacksonville

Commonwealth Criminal Docket List From Superior Court

Sept 10 session records Hammond J noting assault and battery fines and case indices for Commonwealth v. Bradford Humphrey Myera Locke Crowell Henry Maguire Cunmiff Metaughiin Lyden Swartz Card Alberd Griffin Lally Hodge Hoag Cook Church Wiegan Crimlisk Page and others.

Superior Court Hammond J. Margaret Holland Commonwealth Same Bradford Humphrey Myera Samie Locke Crowell Henry Maguire Cunmiff Metaughiin Istine Lyden Saue Swartz

Appleton v Chambelin contract action for $300 recovery

No 5125 George B Appleton sues Francis Chambelin administrator for money had and received in a contract to recover 300 dollars. Case set for jury Thursday morning with George F Richardson for plaintiff and George R Wheelock for defendant. Several other case references follow in the record.

George B. Appleton Francis Chambelin George F. Richardson George R. Wheelock Clarke Chamber Ordway Brown's In Advnor. Lumber Co Saine Sain Grinard Adn

Probate Court Admits Wills and Grants Admin

In Norfolk County Quincy on Sept 10 J Wills allowed John Wites of Cohasset and Mary Blanchard of East Stoughton. Letters of administration granted for John Eaton Dedham Michael OConnell Brookline Olive Dyer Randolph John N Asbell Avon Frederick Miller Randolph Emeline Harmon Quincy George W Cleverly Weymouth. Estates spared Amasa J Dyer Brain tree Louisa E F Butler Quincy. Subsequent accounts allowed amended second of Charles French Cohasset first and final Michael Finnegan Braintree first and final Liba Litchfield Quincy Freeman Joseph Quincy Caroline Damberton Quincy.

Norfolk County Quincy Warrr J. Wills John W. Bites Cohasset Mary Blanchard East Stoughton John Eaton Dedham Michael O'Connell Brookline Olive Dyer Randolph John N. Asbell Avon Frederick Miller Emeline Harmon George W. Cleverly Weymouth Amasa J. Dyer Braintree Louisa EF. Butler Charles French Michael Finnegan Liba Litchfield Freeman Joseph Caroline Damberton

Bond Offer Accepted Drives Massive Bond Submissions

New York reports Secretary Windom's offer to pay one year's interest on 4 percent bonds took effect today. In the first hour more than 8 million dollars in bonds arrived at the sub-treasury and by close of business about 4 million more. Officials expect a block of 17 million bonds Friday and notices push total in sight toward 50 million.

New York Windom Sub-Treasury Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange Chicago Burlington New England Burlington & Quincy Oregon

Halibut Fishers Reap High Prices After Combine Dissolution

Fishermen report strong prices after the fresh halibut combine dissolved. Recent arrivals sold at 15 cents a pound for gray and white. Hopeful for continued demand as New England company had bought two trips on Labor Day prompting the closure of others.

New England Company

Arithmetic aid at Chauncy-T Hall School noted

A survey notes Chauncy-T Hall School pupils may receive strong arithmetic help from about twenty-five teachers. The report, dated Sept 10 from New York, lists money market and stock activity details with various bonds and stocks, and mentions price shifts, dull trading, and expected easier money.

Chauncy-T Hall School Boylston St Copley Square

Market Summary from London and Paris Financial Reports

Foreign N Financial Reports from London show Consols at 96 7/16 for money and 95 1/2 for account. Atlantic & Great Western firsts at 38 1/8, Canadian Pacific 84 3/4, Erie 26 1/4, Illinois Central 112, Mexican ordinary 64 1/4, St. Paul 72, New York Central 110, Pennsylvania 54 3/4, Mexican Central new fours 77. Money 3 per cent. Paris advices quote 3 per cent rentes at 96 francs for the account.

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Market Summary Notes on Commodities and Livestock

Leather firms but quiet while boots and shoes steady. Hides dull. Flour firmer. Corn scarce. Oats higher. Butter steady. Cheese firm. Eyes unchanged. potatoes doing better. Sweet potatoes in fair demand. Poultry slow. Oranges nominal. Lemons firm. Apples quiet. Pears and Grapes in fair demand. Peaches in small supply. Plums quiet. California fruit in fair demand. Pork products firm. Corned beef and tongues slow. Fresh beef steady. Other fresh meats unchanged. Sugar firm. Molasses steady.

California

City horse market shows dull trade with low prices

Early season supply keeps prices depressed across stables P head sales range from 30 to 200 dollars with common horses lowest and carriage horses scarce. Dealers report little life in the market with several outfits reporting quiet weeks and modest demand for trotters and road horses.

Isburgh & Co AE Bowier New York State Walker’s Bazaar Moses Colman & Son L H Brockway Minnesota Michigan Welch & Hall Hazen Hazen Junction Russell & Drew International Horse Exchange K Ham & Co Edger Snow & Co

Leather Market Holds Firm Outlook Amid Steady Demand

The leather trade shows renewed firmness with little price change as supply costs support a stable to higher outlook. Buyers hold ample stock while awaiting further orders. hemlock sole leather remains firm and demand for various grades persists, including Calcutta buffalo and rough upper leather, with careful carrier pricing and ongoing sales.

Buenos Ayres Buenos Montevideo Que Calcutta Ile Hide Igather St Llwize Rio Grande

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