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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1885

Page

3

Boston Bank Statement Bears On Atchison Market Action

The Boston money market opens steady with call loans 2 to 2¾ percent and other papers from 3 to 6 percent. The Boston bank statement shows a reduced surplus by 44,200 dolla rs, with loans down 1,356,300 and deposits up 593,700. Atchison activity weakens from 69¾ to 68¾, while rumors of earnings drops and a possible 4 percent dividend circulate amid broad stock moves and railroad subsidy questions.

Boston New York Bank of England Associated Banks of Cenee Cece Paulus Rcichsmales Giana Sac Gary Lieah SRD Somesud OG Atchison Bears Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Chicago, Burlington and Northern Transcript Oregon and Transcontinental Company Marquette Houghton Ontonagon Atlantic and Pacific Cincinnati Sandusky Cleveland Pullman Union Pacific Washington Johnson Sre Adams Central Pacific California Southern Railroad Central Massachusetts Fitchburg New England Eastern Mexican Central Oregon Short Line California Southern Chicago West Michigan New Mexico South Pacific Pueblo Arkansas Valley Oriental Metal Manufacturing Company Thomson- Houston Electric Lighting Company Lynn Bell Telephone Tropical Calumet Hecla Tamarack Franklin Quincy

New York Financial Markets Endure Wide Price Fluctuations

Markets opened with broad optimism as rail and bond sectors showed activity. News of potential dividends and joint telegraph company progress spurred a rally, but heavy selling by operators pushed prices down before a late recovery, while various bonds and commodities, including pork, lard, and cotton, fluctuated with mixed strength across exchanges.

Trade And Its Outlook In A Quiet Market Day

On call Monday there was no trading and the general market showed ease with no definite activity. Old oats remained nominal with settling prices unchanged. details include No 2 white cash 38 bid, September 38 bid and 42 asked, October 34 1 4 bid and 34 1 4 asked, November 3 1 4 bid and 345 1 4 asked, December 31 1 4 bid and 35 asked, January 35 1 4 bid and 36 asked, May 37 1 4 bid and 38 asked, settling at 39 1 4. Inspections listed 8 cars across various wheat and corn grades, with oats counts varied and several rejected cars noted.

Virginia Wilmington Rio Java Maracaibo Laguira Jamaica New York Manila Iloilos Portolco Domingo Minnesota Michigan Ohio Indiana Southern Illinois St. Louis Wisconsin St Louis Milwaukee Chicago Detroit Toledo Clower

Digest of Markets and Local Telegraphic Flour and Grain

Digest notes market movements in flour and grain. Includes price observations and mercantile activity from regional exchanges, with brief mentions of supply shifts and demand factors affecting early trade. No names or dates clearly discernible from the readable text.

Receipts of Staple Products by Railroads and Regions

A condensed list shows shipments by several railroads including Boston and Albany Grand Junction Providence Old Colony New York and New Haven Fitchburg Maine Western and Eastern divisions Lowell and Ly Sea. Totals cover wool flour cornmeal corn oats sugar butter eggs and leather among numerous items with hundreds to thousands of units reported.

Boston and Albany Railroad Grand Junction Railroad Providence Railroad Old Colony Railroad New York New Saciand Hauroai Fitchburg Railroad Maine Railroad Western Division Eastern Division Lowell Leo Esiera Bates

Total Receipts of Staple Products September 21

The table shows total receipts of principal staples at this port from all shipment points including transit goods, comparing with the same day last year. It lists commodities and amounts to reflect changes in inbound flows and year over year variations.

Union Pacific Railway Company Utah Northern Pocatillo Garrison Helena Green Bay Winona St. Paul Superior Minneapolis Duluth United States Chicago

Court Record Infringement Suit Over Bottle Washing Patent

William G. Hoyt and others sue George S. Slocum and others for patent infringement concerning a bottle washing machine patented March 25, 1879 by Miles and Lovett. Defense claims prior public use and earlier patents. Hearing before Judge Carpenter with Clauncy Smith and Fk P. Fish for complainant and George D. Noyes for defendants. The second matter involves a railroad contract conflict with Boston and Mystic Valley railroad, alleging breach, assignment for $15,600, payments made, seeking $5,000 and $11,048 plus contractor sums. defense cites payment and a release. Trial lawyers listed.

William G. Hoyt George S. Slocum Letter’s Miles & Lovett United States Clauncy Smith Fk. P. Fish George D. Noyes Carpenter Stephen C. Mills Ys Stephen Dow Boston and Mystic Valley Railroad Company A. G. Stanchfield Geo. O. Shattuck W. A. Monroe

Thacher Executor vs Doolittle on Cooke will appeal

The Suprem e Judicial Court hearing resumed Sept 21 before Judge Field. The case involves Thacher, Executor, appealing a probate decree that allowed the will of Mrs Ellen A Cooke. The trial continues.

Suplelme Judicial Court Judge Field Thacher Doolittle Ellen A. Cooke

Superior Court fair verdict in mortgage foreclosure case

In Middlesex County Sept 21 before Judge Knowlton judge. The case Lorenzo Phelps vs James Sullivan ended with a verdict for the defendant on an action to foreclose a mortgage on land owned by the defendant. The Read ing Savings bank held a $1000 mortgage, with the plaintiff alleging forged signature. Rich trial details include counsel names and multiple numbered dockets awaiting trial.

Lorenzo Phelps James Sullivan Reading Savings Bank George H. Stevens Solon Bancroft Phebe Ducharmus Chas. Berand

Municipal Court Rotes Present Fines and Holdovers

In the municipal court on Monday Charles J. Layvis and Charles J. Hall of Spring Lane were fined 100 dollars and costs for oe pools. Isaac Allen faced 500 dollars bail for threats to Annie Allen and 800 dollars for adultery with Georgie Eli. John Robertson was held 1200 dollars for his appearance in the superior court for breaking and entering Ann Dolan’s house. Champ Powers faced 1000 dollars bail for trial Sept. 24. Peter Sheridan held 500 dollars for appearance Sept. 23. Henry Hunt held 5000 dollars for trial Oct. 29. Thomas Larrasey and George Dolan each held 500 dollars for trial upstairs for larceny of a horse and wagon from James E. O'Brien. In South Boston, Thomas Robertson and Frank Johnson were held 100 dollars each for playing hockey Sunday.

Charles J. Layvis Charles J. Hall No. 2 Spring Lane Isaacc Allen Annie Allen Georgie Eli John Robertson Ann Dolan North Margin Street Charles Champ” Powers Daniel McMillan Peter Sheridan Henry Ilunt Timothy Sweney Thomas Ide Thomas Larrasey George Dolan James E. O’brien South Boston Thomas Robertson Frank Johnson

Water Board report on Sudbury Mystic supply pollution

Boston Water Board reports on pollution sources in the Sudbury Cochituate and Mystic supplies. It details 22 water samples analyzed by Prof Wood, progress and limits of Western and Mystic division efforts, prosecutions planned, and the outlook for 1886 with Basin 4 highlighted as a likely pure reservoir.

Sudbury Cochituate Mystic Board of Aldermen Committee On Water THE Boston Water Board City Hall Bostron Hugh O’ Brien Western E. 8. Wood Mystic System Mystic Valley Desmond Fitzgerald Supreme Court Framingham Westborough Ashland Course Pegan Brook Natick Board of Health Law Department J. H. Brown Mystic Division Boston E. ©. Clarke State Drainage Commission Drainage Commission Abajonna Horn Pond Horace T. Rockwell William B. Smart Thomas F. Doherty

Atchison Venture Praised and Rail Market Update

Reports from New England recount success of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe excursions to Kansas City and San Francisco with praise for a courteous agent. The piece notes neutral routing, broader rail ties, and upcoming trips as rail-car orders rise and lines seek standard gauge upgrades and network harmony.

Atchison New England Atchison, Topeka Santa Fe Kansas City San Francisco Los Angeles Cal Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Company Robert Garrett Baltimore and Ohio Baltimore Baltimore and Ohio Road Garrett Europe London Philadelphia New York Standard Life Saving Mattress Co City of Louisville New Albany St Louis Cameron Cincinnati Sandusky & Cleveland Ogdensburg Lake Champlain Chicago Burlington and Quincy Denver Lake Champlain Consolidated Mort

First Blow in WIC Case Leaves Defendants Discharged

In municipal court Judge Adams hears conflicting testimony from William Dix and witnesses May Fiske and Harry Northrop about an assault on Dix and his wife at 34 Eliot Street. Dix claims May Fiske and Northrop attacked him with a soap stone match. Fiske denies striking and asserts Dix choked her. The court discharges May Fiske and Northrop after weighing the competing accounts.

William Dix Adams May Fiske Harry Northrop Dix Eliot Street Mr. Dix Northrop Jessie Dix Frodock Pix

Judge Galbraith Denounces Bank Wrecker Brabender

The Erie Dispatch reports Judge Galbraith’s sentencing address for Adam Brabender, bank president. He condemns the projected misery inflicted on the community, noting insolvency since Brabender’s involvement, unlawful taking of over $332,000 from savers, and secret speculation with bank funds alongside Pettit.

The Erie Dispatch Galbraith Adam Brabender Pettit Yourselff

Discharged Woman in Court Amid Conflicting Attestations

Judge Adams hears a dispute with Hannah Conway denying assault by a man named William Brown who testifies he was watching from a window. he claims she is his mother in law. The judge notes the conflicting accounts and releases the woman.

Hannah Conway William Brown

Probate Admissions In Suffolk County Court List Names

Wills of several deceased persons were admitted to probate in the Suffolk county probate court Monday. Names include Ruel Alden Joseph P Paine Mary A P Cummings Louisa B Gil son Elden A Tilden Henry G Capen Michael Harney Sarah A Tompkins Fred Mareck. Administration granted on Mary Dowse Dennis Kelly Louis E Artault Willard B Gooch Charlotta R M Ordway Joren Merry Herbert Orpin Edward T Wood ward Michael Clark Sarah B Dean Eleanor G Allen John Brander Maria Dillon Oscar E fing Thomas Daley Albertus C Richardson Wm Sutton Francis Thomson Horace M Carr James Cutter Alexander Fullerton.

Suffolk County Ruel Alden Joseph P. Paine Mary A. P. Cummings Louisa B. Gilson Elden A. Tilden Henry G. Capen Michael Harney Sarah A. Tompkins Fred Mareck Mary Dowse Dennis Kelly Louis E. Artault Willard B. Gooch Charlotta R. M. Ordway Joren Merry Herbert Orpin Edward T. Woodward Michael Clark Sarah B. Dean Eleanor G. Allen John Brander Maria Dillon Oscar E. Fing Thomas Daley Albertus C. Richardson Wm. Sutton Francis Thomson Horace M. Carr James Cutter Alexander Fullerton

Man Claims Theft of Carpenter Tools in Larceny Spree

A man calling himself Henry Harris surrendered at police station 2 claiming he stole a large set of carpenters tools from John Crawford of No. 1 Lyman street. He produced pawn tickets for 13 planes and other items, tools were recovered, Harris held at division 3, larceny traced to a spree last Friday while intoxicated.

Henry Harris Capt. Wilkins John Crawford Lyman Street Harris

Fourth annual meeting of American forestry congress to be held at Horticultural Hall

A local committee led by William C. Strong and Daniel Needham has arranged the fourth annual American Forestry Congress at Horticultural Hall. The program spans Tuesday to Friday, Sept 22–25 with welcomes, papers on forests of California and Canada, state forest laws, forest economy, and Arbor Day discussions, plus evening addresses by Gov. Robinson and others. Visitors may join, register, and attend freely, with group discussions limited to five minutes per speaker.

American Forestry Congress Horticultural Hall William C. Strong Daniel Needham John E. Russell George Noyes Benjamin G. Smith William H. Spooner Hugh O’brien Boston Higley N. H. Egleston Washington, D. C California Prentice Mulford Mass Middlesex Fells Elizur Wright E. B. Southwick Charles W. Spurr P. H. Dudley Gov. Robinson J. Sterling Morton Nebraska H.J. Joly Quebec Massachusetts Forestry Law George B. Loring Massachusetts B. G. Northrop LL. D United States Canada Hon H. J. Joly J. S. Hicks Roslyn N. Y Colorado Edgar T. Ensign 8. W. Powell Brooklyn J. N. Lancer Marshall P. Wilder Pomological Society Thomas P. Roberts Pittsburg John E. Hobbs North Berwick John Bickinbine Philadelphia B. E. Fernan New York Edw. North Clinton J. B. Peaskee Cincinnati Seacoast W. C. Strong G. Northrop Edm Hersey Hingham Charles Mohr Mobile Ala fHion H. R. Low Ben Perley Poor Newburyport Norman J.coleman United States Commissioner of Agriculture A.D. Mayo Warner Miller United States Senate Committee On Forestry H. Rh. Low New York Senate Committee On Forestry Woods Hall Joseph F. Fay Congress Bussy Institute Committee

Thurman Campaign Moves to Ohio and New York

The Morton talk shifts from Maine to New York as Thurman plans his first Ohio campaign speech in Toledo on October 1. The piece notes defeated candidates Butler St John and Belva Lockwood meeting in a Washington court, legal actions in Holyoke, and political maneuvering across Ohio and nearby states with references to Democrats Republicans and reformers.

Morton Maine New York Thurman Ohio Toledo Washington Butler St. John Belva Lockwood Holyoke Arlington Club Philadelphia Yoledo Manning Payne Henrico County Richmond Blaine Philadelphia Press Florida Times-Union Cambridge Independents Cambridge Pillsbury Collins Prince Coveney Cunniff United States Senate John Sherman Ecord

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