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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1891

Page

6

Governor Russell Visits Gloucester for 250th Anniversary Prep

Governor Russell arrived in Gloucester amid a 5000-strong crowd to inspect local fishing works and discuss next year’s 250th anniversary celebration. He praised Gloucester’s history and virtues, spoke on unity and education, and vowed to support the anniversary efforts as residents greeted him warmly.

Russell Andrews William H. Jordan Charles A. Russell Arthur C. Homans Commonwealth Gloucester Poe Old City Magnolia Helping Hand Commonwealth of Massachusetts Old Gloucester W. A. Homans, Jr

Chelsea Police Civil Service Examination Announced

A civil service examination for Chelsea police applicants will be held soon. Chelsea residents of six months may apply. Blank forms are from Civil Service Commissioners at G and Pemberton Square Boston. Applicants must be 22 to 40 years old and meet height and weight requirements. veterans with honorable discharges from the Rebellion are exempt from the age and weight limits.

Civil Service Police Service Chelsea Civil Service Commissioners G& Pemberton

Why He Cut His Throat in South Boston

Theodore Vail 46, of 1 Gustin Street, South Boston, attempted suicide by slashing his throat over family hardship. He survived the self inflicting wound and was treated at City Hospital where surgeons questioned him as he recovered.

Theodore Vail City Hospital Vail L Gustin Street Boston

Resignation Accepted for Dr Brooke Herford Next Year

Dr Brooke Herford’s resignation from Arlington Street Church was accepted but not to take effect until early next year. He has been in Boston for nine years and will move to London to resume his English ministry, accepting a reduced salary and increased duties after consultation with church leaders and the Unitarian conference.

Dr. Herford Boston England London America Unitation Arlington Street Harvard Brooke Hereford John Mason Little Prudential Committee Arlington Street Church Saratoga Herford

Collision off Cape as Dumois sustains major damage

Four masted schooner Campbell and fruit steamer Dumois collided near the Cape on Friday at 2 30 am. Campbell needed repairs at Bartlett's wharf after light damage. Dumois faced repairs estimated at $3000 or more. The Dumois reportedly blew no whistle during the fog, a factor cited by some observers.

A. Campbell Simon Vamois Campbell Bartlett’s Makime Kanitz Dumois Boston Kauitz Cape Atlantic

Money and Stocks in Boston Market Sept 28 1891

The Boston money market shows loans at 2 percent for new issues and 2.5 to 4 percent on renewals. Call loans run 3.5 to 4 percent while time money may rise after October calls. Bank dividends range from 2 to 6 percent, with many banks paying 3 to 6 percent. New York funds and Sub Treasury movements affected reserves and surplus. Copper notes and mining activity accompany mixed market signals as optimism grows on crops and wider prosperity.

Boston New York Sub-Treasury Lake Superior Franklin Loderich Huron Calumet & Heela Vivian Centennial Norwalk No. 7 Arizona Bradsteet’s Aspinwall Land Company Aspinwall Hill Aspinwall Avenue Watson & Gibson S.sis Messrs Henry Clews & Co Northwest Pennsylvania Railroad Pittsburg Erie Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Auust Coal & Iron Company

Quarter stock listings from the October trading notices

A dense list of quarterly stock quotes from numerous railways and companies with shares, preferred stock, and pennants noted for October 1 through November 2. Names include Boston and Albany, Milwaukee, Chicago routes, Colorado Fuel, Edison Electric, General Electric, Lehigh Valley, Merchants Bank, Pacific Railroad, Rio Grande, Western Pacific, and others.

Am Bext Boston & Albany KKR Quaar Pe & Pita Boston Tow Boat Co Cuiiaco & Eastern Illinois RR Cui Mil & St Pau Rock Island & Pacific RR Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago Epison General Electric Co Firemen's Fire Ni Co Fireman's Ins Co Lehigh Valley RR Manhattan KR Marblehead Nat Bank Merchants’ Dank Napa Quickbilver Mining Co PaciFic Rkr CeRion RaiLway & Navigation Co Osckoola Mining Co P. Lorit Larp Co Rio Grande Werstenen Wistran Whitebreast Fuel

Market closes strong as prices rally on heavy gold shipments

The market ended with a strong close as prices rose despite unfavorably received bank statements. Cables showed continued heavy gold shipments and reserves did not hinder gains. Notable moves included Chicago & Erie to 30, Houston & Texas Central to 64, Union Pacific Denver & Gulf to 74, and Oregon Short Line 5s to 76 with Northwest sinking fund 65s down 1½.

Chicago & Erie Lin Houston & Texas Central Union Pacific Denver & Gulf Oregon Northwest Sinking Fund

Mining Stocks Close Quotations Today

Closing quotations show mining stocks finishing with varied gains and losses. Key listings include major producers and junior miners, reflecting market activity across commodity sectors and exchange prices.

New York Financial Market Falls as Missouri Pacific Woes Rise

Money on call remains easy with no loans and 8 percent closing. Sterling exchange active with bankers bills around 4.80 to 4.88. Government bonds dull, railroad stocks uneven as Missouri Pacific falls from 68% to 62% after a raid, Union Pacific also declines amid overall quiet trading.

New York Sterling Exchange Barsilver Union Pacific Missouri Pacific Lake Shore New York Central

Foreign financial reports show mixed U S securities gains

London reports American railway securities higher after New York close with prices for Consols United States 4s and other issues listed. Berlin notes Imperial Bank specie decline of 11 million marks as of Sept 26.

London New York Stock Exchange United States New York Pennsylvania & Ohio Canadian Pacific Erie Ilinois Central St. Paul New York Central Pennsylvania Reading Mexican Central News Berlin Imperial Bank of Germany

Electric stocks list from Eastern Electric Cable Co and peers

A dealer list shows multiple electric stocks including Eastern Electric Cable Co, Jena Thomson, Houston Electric Co, Thomson-Houston Electric Co, Fort Wayne Electric Co, Westinghouse Trust, European Welding Co, and Dero Electric amid a garbled catalog of vendors and notes.

Eastern Electric Cable Co Jena Thomson Louston Electric Co Thomson-Houston Electre Co Ft. Wayne Electric Co Ieee Westinghouse Trust Nec Eee European Welding Co Eee Dero Electric

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