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Boston Weekly Globe

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1887

Page

5

Panic on Wall Street Ties to Gould and Ives Schemes

Albert C. Stevens argues the May panic was a broker driven collapse and not a systemic failure. He blames Jay Gould and associates and discusses Ives, Sage, Field, and the Baltimore & Ohio bid, noting little real fund shortage beyond market psychology and broker manipulation.

Jay Gould Mr. Ives Baltimore & Ohio New York Cincinnati Wall Street Gould Sage Field Inlens Street Penerore Messrs. Gould & Co Fiee Teponalbuliey I& Any Fidelity Bank Mincinnatic Ted Fidelity Chicago Stock Exchange Napoleon Mr. Ives O Meteoriec

Daniel Pratt Great American Traveller Dies in Boston

Daniel Pratt known as The Great American Traveller died in Boston on the 20th from an epileptic fit. A well known figure in newspaper offices and colleges, Pratt wandered across America on foot, rarely holding regular work, living for the chance to visit offices and collect poems from his own manuscripts. He was argumentative and mocked weak minds, yet never drank to excess.

Daniel Pratt Boston Daniel America Pratt

Milburn M Greene former rail executive dies in Columbus

Milburn M Greene ex president of the Columbus Hocking Valley and Toledo railroad died at Columbus Ohio after a short illness of peritonitis. He helped develop the Hocking Valley region and was a noted leader in the railroad industry. Born in Lewiston Maine he began on the Vermont Central and later led the consolidated Hocking Valley and Columbus and Toledo lines. He resigned in 1886 due to ill health. He testified in an $800000 suit connected to the Ocking Valley road case. Also, Rev John Milton Durgin Free Baptist clergyman and Civil War veteran died in HAVERHILL aged 74. He led a respected parish and was a prominent G A R Post 47 member. He leaves a widow.

Milburn M. Greene Columbus, Hocking Valley & Toledo Railroad Columbus Ohile Greene Hocking Valley Lewiston Vermont Central Consolidated Roads Toledo Stevenson Burke Cleveland Shaw Ocking Valley Alreen Haverhill John Milton Durgin New Hampshire

Death of Rev. J. D. Blackwell in Portsmouth

Rev. J. D. Blackwell D D pastor of Monumental Church Portsmouth died after brief illness of peritonitis He was 66 and a prominent minister in the Southern Methodist Church.

Ponrsmouth J. D. Blackwell Blackwell Southern Methodist Church

Noted Editors and Public Figures Die in Rapid Succession

A list of prominent 19th century figures from across the United States and Europe dies over a short span. Names include Mr James Pickup editor of the Spencer Sun in Massachusetts, Rev Father OConnell of Bridgeport, Prof Jonathan Pearson of Union College, General James Speed, Manheim Berwin of New Orleans, Cyrus Harris ex-collector of the port of Providence, Robert Elder Baptist pastor, Sarah Sophia Cowen of Hartford, Count Clam Gallas of Austria, and Dr John A Steven of Hartford, with brief notes on their roles and ages.

James Pickup Spencer Schenectady James Speed Frainks Louisville Manheim Berwin New Orleans Usc Cyrus Harris Port of Providence Mr. Harris Harris Pawtuxet Valley Robert Elder E Batting Sarah Sophia Cowen Hartford Conn Fort Edward N. Y Ince Daniel Polena Putnam Er Hill An Edwards Jonathan Edwards Count Clam- Gallas Cegens Austria Willimantic Journal A. Steven Fassler London Times Journal Des Debats Winona Minn Philadelphia Meigs General Burnside Providence Jefferson Davis Chicago T.H. Ismay Liverpool Halifax Matthew Gurnee Haverstraw N.Y American Association For the Advancement of Science New York City Cleveland Miss Smith Wells College Foster Canada Gaston Maspero Egypt Pepheton Fund D.C. L Oxford Count Tolstoi Chicago & Alton Walmington Gap France Missouri Pacific Sedalia George W. Childs Philadelphan W. Y Winslow Romero United States Mexico J. P. Huntington New York Huntington Republican Club Penacy Springfield Cora Lee Sarah Graham Princeton College Cyrus H. McCormick Illinois Stockton Burroughs Amherst College Whitelaw Reid California Leavenworth Kan Helmas & Parmelee Sixater Louis Street Simon Sirss William % Mn Baldhead Cliff House Cane Neddick Theodore Weare Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Watertown Wis Utica Clinton Hamilton College Elisha Gray Missouri Su Reree Hugh M. Brooks H. Lennox Maxwell Sydney Hawkesbury Japa Mosby Grace Howard Joe Howard Crown Creek Dakota Tedressyan Montreal Segereqnonionaly Coopy Mason Muskegon Mich John Sugland Brattlebare Carmen Sylva Somannis Speen Victoria Hile Ictoria New York Herald Toutiee London Ver Smith Wilmington Ella Wheeler Wilcox Meriden Wisconsin James Je Fys Merrill Ala eonneCullough Newport R. I McCullough Praatt Lamar Ben Altho Col P mi Haer Baldwin Kessi NATO Hopkins Aa Mae Bank of Vine “Ash New Hel

Canada’s Little Rule Threatens Manitoba Boundary Road

Winnipeg reports secret orders to local volunteer battalions to ready for active service. The Dominion government is said to use a ruse to thwart Manitoba from building the road to the boundary by sending mounted troops in the absence of volunteers. Citizens discuss the crisis and prepare to oppose any forcible action.

New Yorks the Herald Winnipeg Manitoba Winnipe Io Avery Anitarian Contras

Missouri Pacific Train Hit by Severe Kansas Hail Storm

A Missouri Pacific train en route to Kansas City was struck by a violent hail storm near Yale Centre Kansas on Saturday. One side of the train suffered extensive glass damage while the engineer halted the service and took shelter beneath the car. The storm also damaged nearby crops and a Wilson coupe belonging to Garis was reportedly destroyed.

Harlstones Kansas City Missouri Pacific Yale Centre Kansas

Honored by His Church Investiture of Father McManus

St John’s Catholic Church hosted a grand investiture as Rev Bernard J McManus received monsignor rank from Cardinal Gibbons. Noted clergymen attended including Bishop Mora Rev A L Magnieu and Rev George J Patterson. Solemn high Mass followed with a procession and Latin to English confirmations of the decree.

Baltzmark St. John's Catholic Church Bernard J. McManus Cardinal Gibbons Bishop Mora Los Angeles Cal A. L. Magnieu St. Mary's College George J. Patterson Boston F. L. Dumont St. Charles College Filan Philadelphia John Foley Dwight Lyman James McDevitt Father McManus Gil Ns Chanpel Carol Gibbons

Murder on the Beach in Atlantic City

A tall woman carried a child to the sea on Atlantic City’s beach near Ohio avenue at midnight. She kissed the child then threw it into the waves. Bystanders pursued her. at Breaton piles she pointed a revolver and fled. A life guard searched two hours for the child’s body without results.

Atlantic City N. J Ohio Avenue Breaton Piles

Remarkable 160 Ton Iron Bridge Moved 50 Feet

Philadelphia engineers moved a 160 ton iron bridge at Holmesburg Junction in 1144 minutes with 32 men, sliding it 50 feet to clear the path for a new four arch stone bridge. The operation occurred between fast trains, drawing a crowd of about 2000 spectators. The bridge rested momentarily fretting and then slid to a new position as the Philadelphia Express crossed hours later.

Philadelphia Holmesburg Junction New York Pennsylvania Railroad Pennypack Big Creek Ford Weston Crawford Philadelphia Express

Cattle market quotes and shipments from Boston and London

Special cable reports London quotations for American live cattle show prices down and weak demand with top London price at 4.5 to 5.0 cents per pound and rare sales. Boston and Portland shipments for the week are listed, including live cattle dressed beef and various steamer destinations. Trade at the stock yards was mixed with Western beef in light demand and a dull milch cow market, while mackerel and other fish markets show shifting prices and larger supplies.

London Special Cablegram Glasgow United States Tig Sunpay Globe Boston Ruston Monroe Lisgow Hollnway Gelgunth Liverpool Houremond & Co Cbs Perces Helue Liverpont Hutly Ower Hill Chivagy Wees France Aia Dioreet Dustel Brooklyn City Otranto Philadelphia British Princess Sane Marviind Vinton Gothenburg City Montreal Lake Winnineg Titania Laverpool New England GLOBE Georges Haddock Cape Shore Block Island O Man's Land Bay of St. Lawrence Shore Western Bank Cashel Grand Bank Seal Island Cape Cod

Market Notes and Prices Across Commodities in 1884 Feria

The market remains steady with ongoing advances noted. Listings include grain starch tobacco salt and wool with prices and quantities for New York London and regional sources, including references to Texas Argentina and Canada. figures cover cattle, sheep, and hides along with flaxseed and corn derivatives.

New York Engliah Alifonnia Canada Brighton Texas Buenos Ayres LA Grin Rio Grande Montevideo Sierra Leone Sapark West Bond Kentucky

Cotton and grain market snapshot from New York and Chicago

In New York and Chicago market notes on June 25, cotton prices and varieties are listed with bids including ordinary and middling, and futures for flour and wheat show steady to dull activity. Receipts, exports, and sales volumes for multiple grain products are detailed, along with prices for corn, oats, barley, and rye flour, as well as pork, lard, beef, and butter markets.

New York Orleans State Western Ohio Minnesota Chicago Milwaukee Etro Ea United Plols Mess P. T Western Steam Om P.t City Steam St. Louis Shorts Michigan Fo & Strait St Louis Crade

Gloucester Fish Market Arrivals and Price Changes

Gloucester, June 25. The week just ended saw a very active fish market with large receipts. Prices were firmer across all kinds and grades of fish after a month of changes. Codfish receipts from Western Bank and Queer led the gains as markets adjusted to firm demand.

Groversterr Western Bank

Boston Markets Mixed With Steady Prices Across Goods

Boston markets show a quiet trade with demand centered on immediate needs. Creamery products, eggs, beans, fruits, vegetables, and grains display varied activity. prices largely hold, with some declines in cheese and stronger demand for eggs and fruit, while milk and butter see steady to firm quotes.

Arrivals of Livestock at Brighton and Watertown Weekly Totals

Week ending June 24 reports Western cattle 76 Eastern cattle 2385 Northern cattle 275, Western sheep and lambs 85, Eastern sheep and lambs 11760, Northern sheep and lambs 387. Prices for beef cattle by dressed weight ranged from 4.00 to 2. something per pound. Hides and tins markets list Brighton hides 64a, Brighton tallow 25850, wool skins, calfskins, and country hides values.

Brighton Watertown Sereeese Brighton Tall Shearedakina Lambakins

New England Crops Point to Bright Harvest Ahead

Reports from Maine to Connecticut indicate a generally favorable outlook for corn, hay, and grain despite pockets of frost and dry spells. Observations note late-season delays, variable yields in counties like Paris, Durham, Knox, and White's Corner, with strong prospects for central York and eastern regions, plus promising fruit and berries in Worcester and Vermont.

New England Maine Paris Durham Knox North Newport White's Corner York County Carroll Brooksville Fairfield Castle Hill Norway Lake Richmond Belfast Augusta New Hampshire North Lyndeboro Hudson South Acworth Northeirs Alstead Vermont Scone North Tuibeae East Bethel Bondville Chelsea Orlando Newlaie Hartland Four Corners Hester County Williams New Seana Wallinney Hartford County New Connecticut

Bond and Stock Prices at 2 30 P M

Market snapshot lists land stocks railroads and bonds with bid and ask quotes across firms in Boston and New York exchanges. Highlights include Ke and M 1779 A&P Lats at 85, Union Pac 58, Erie 3 4, New Eng 44, Med 2544, and various railroads and telephones stocks with fractional quotes.

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