Townsend's Letter Highlights Wall Street Power Shifts in 19th Century
Alfred Townsend writes from New York on March 10 about Wall Street’s evolving leadership, naming Alfred Sully and General Logan as pivotal figures, detailing the Nickel Plate and Richmond & Danville rail rivalries, and tracing Baltimore & Ohio fortunes. He notes Garrett family influence, Pittsburgh and eastern lines, and the Western dominance shaping finance and transport.
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New York
Trey
Cincinnati
Alfred Sully
Richmond Terminal Company
Logan
Richmond
Wall Street
Leonard Jerome
William Travers
Addison Cammack
Bears
Thomas
Calvin Sree
Brice
Lima
Vanderbils
Courts of Justice
West Shore Railroad
Vanderbilts
Brice-Thomas-Cummings
Standard Oi
New York City
Standard Wil
General Logan
Richmond & Danville Railroad Company
Bkaker-L
Anstock
Getti
Danville
Terminal Company
Richmond & Danville
Baker- Fanstock National Bank
John G. Moore
Moore & Schley
Moore
Maine
Waterville College
John O
Wid
City of Washington
the Twain
Evans
Luffalo
Cleveland
Norfolk
Mutual Union ‘Telegraph Company
Jay Gould
Western Union
Gould
Western Union Company
House of
Schley
Kitchen
Ashville
Hendersonville
Columbia
South Carolina
New England
Broooklyn
Palmer
Mass
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Garrett
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
John W
Henry Garrett
John W. Garrett
Johns Howkins
Mr. Carrett
Secretary Stanton
Hooker
Army of the Potomac
Chattanooga
Garretts
Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington City
Baltimore & Ohio
Vennsylvania Railroad
Northern Railroad
Mr. Garratt
Henry Willard
East Tennessee
Georgia
Peter Figure-Henad
Seney
Bristol
Tennessee
Virginia
Knoxville
Memphis
Atlanta
Macon
Shenandoah Valley Railroad
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Allegheny Mountains
Western North Carolina Railroad
Washington
Chesapeake Bay
City of
Mississippi River
Kansas City
Corbin
Reading Railroad
Sully
St. James
Eastern Railways
Robert Garrett
Lexington
St. Louis
Chicago
Pittsburg
Vanderbilt
New York Central Railroad
Morgan
Texas
New Orleans
Thomas A. Scott
Railroad
Lehigh Valley
Guy
Alloway
New York Times
Mr. Beecher
England
Great Britain
Exeter Hall
Strand
Holland
Germany
East Indies
United States
Iowa
Standard Oil
Grance Alfred Townsend
Washington Matters Fortifications Bill Fails
The article reports that the failure to pass fortifications legislation discourages Army engineer and ordnance officers. It notes neglected maintenance since the last two Congress sessions, looming decay of coast forts, and warnings from General Benet and General Duane that without funding walls will crumble and become useless within two years.
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Engineer and Ordnance Corps
Army
Ordnance
General Benet
Congress
Duane
Treasury
President weighs plan of campaign on retaliatory acts
The article reports President Cleveland studying a plan of campaign after the retaliatory act, weighing policy shifts as negotiations over Canadian waters privileges for American fishermen fail to yield a settlement. Officials expect cabinet consideration of a revised approach amid British and Dominion reactions and a repudiation of false news about Canadian duties.
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Cleveland
Department of State
Sir John Macdonald
Dominion
Congress
London
Newfoundland
United States
Anajesty
Canada
Mackenzie Howell
Goy
Summary of Congressional Appropriation Totals and Deficiencies
Clerks in the Senate and House completed the footings of the last session’s appropriation bills. Totals include Agricultural 1,028,730. Army 23,724,718. Diplomatic 31,429,942. District of Columbia 4,265,860. Indian 86,226,897. Legislative 20,701,221. Military Academy 419,986. Navy 25,735,165. Pensions 876,252,600. Post Office 65,004,660. Sundry Civil 22,382,000. Mexican Pension Deficiency 6,900,000. Public Printing Deficiency 107,000. Miscellaneous 3,600,000. Total actual 247,387,144. River and Harbor bill not signed carried 20,918,800. Deficiency bill carried 4,275,023.
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Senate
House
Interesting to Writers New Boston Magazine Devoted to Literary Workers
The Writer a monthly magazine for literary workers especially newspaper writers will debut about March 20 from William H Hills and Robert Luce of the Boston Globe staff. It will feature practical articles on language form style and time management plus summaries of world periodical articles and guidance on getting into print. Subscriptions 1 for twelve numbers with no exchange list.
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William H. Hills
Robert Luce
Tor Boston Girone
M. J. Savage
Beinners
Samuel Merrill
Joseph Cook
Are You Making Money Through Home Work Opportunities
Advertisement urging readers to write Hallett & Co. in Portland Maine to receive free information about home based work. Claims earnings from 5 to 25 dollars per day with no capital required and no location limits for both sexes. Ends with a push to act quickly.
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Hallett & Co
Portland
Fashion Now in Cotton Fabrics and Spring Gowns
New York fashion notes describe cotton fabrics blending with wool effects through dyeing and weaving. Plaids stripes and checks in Scotch and French zephyrs feature openwork accents, bright mixtures, and cool light textures for spring and summer gowns. Designers Lord & Taylor credited for designs.
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New York
Messrs. Lord & Taylor
New York City
Gowns Describe French Zephyr Styles and Latteen Designs
The article notes a French zephyr gown with a blue red white herringbone stripe and drapery, a basque jacket over a colored vest and tiny flat tie, plus high linen collar. Latteens appear very pretty with dark grounds and scattered small designs or flowers, ranging from bold stripes to light prouges, and light fabrics feature tiny floral prints or embossed spots.
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Zephyr
Two satteen gowns with parasol and pink rose dress
Two gowns shown in illustrations feature satteen fabrics. One black with white polka dots and a tan waist has long drapery and a plaited skirt, finished by a parasol in the same material. The second is dark blue with pink roses, a plaited skirt, and a bow of pink ribbon.
Der Vater Mill Morality in a Follen Adams Verse
A reflective monologue voiced as a dialect stylized poem by Charles Follen Adams. It extols patience with change in life and work, using the Vater mill allegory to urge acceptance of present duties while acknowledging past glories and future tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dhen
Neffer
Budt der
Charles Follen Adams
A Letter From Yaacob Strauss On The Water Mill Poem
Yaacob Strauss sends his Teutonic view on The Water-Mill and similar verses in Bustos Massachusetts. He critiques adverbs and discipline in poetry while noting a debate on paternity of the two poems The Water-Mill and The Beautiful Snow. He cites Boston Funny Veal Hall and other figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yaacob Strauss
Bustos
Mass
von Tollar
Odeur Boet
Funny Veal Hall
Boston
Yawcobb Strauss
Beecher Funeral March and Other Songs from White Smith Co
Bulletin notes Beecher Funeral March by Charles D Blake in memory of Henry Ward Beecher, 40 cents, praised as thoughtful with a fine portrait. Also offers Erminie airs for violin, popular, 26 cents, plus several new songs including Baby solo and chorus from Erminie at 35 cents and other titles by Ward, O Rourke, Hart, McGlennon. Easter carol Christ Has Risen by A Lovd at 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erminie
John
Ward
Lugene O' Rourke
Sweet Maureen
Joe Hart
McGlennon
Christ
A. F. Lovd
Eat Before You Drink Buckets of Breakfast Advice
A Buffalo Express excerpt argues that early morning hunger after a long overnight gap should prompt a hearty breakfast. A physician blames light breakfasts for intemperance in stimulants, urging households to attach more importance to the morning meal to support health and appetite.
Morning meals shape moods and health claims
The text argues a hearty morning breakfast prevents morning discomfort and promotes appetite and a happy mood all day. It links early overeating and chronic indigestion to poor outcomes and asserts that skipping breakfast can lead to a poor dinner and continued hunger. It notes breakfast as a curb for habitual drinking by addressing morning hunger.
Death notices honor Henry Ward Beecher and other notable figures
A week of deaths gathers prominent names including Rev Henry Ward Beecher and Capt James B Eades engineers of the Mississippi jetties. Obituaries detail Eben T Pilsbury Nathan T Stratton Cyril Searle and others with varied careers in politics journalism and industry.
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Henry Ward Beecher
James B. Eades
Mississippi
Eben T. Pilsbury
Melrose
Mass
Standard
Augusta
Blaine
Massachusetts
Senate
Nathan T. Stratton
New Jersey
Mullica Hill
N. J
Francis ©. Bronk
Bufffalo
N. Y
United States
Buffalo Democrat
Cyril Searle
Savannah
Cumberland
Alonzo Whipple
Wentworth
N. H
Grafton County
Charles, A. Williams
Nashua, N. H
Nashua
Jabez Turner
New York
Berkshire County
Eugene Henri
Providence
R. J
Boston
Theege
Prague
A. B. Jewett
St. Johnsbury
Jacksonville
Fla
St. Johnsbury & Montpelier
Jewett
Vermont
William 8. Hoysens
Madura
India
Auburndale
Mags
Mr. Howland
W. W. Howland
Ceylon
Monson Academy
Amherst College
Andover Theological Seminary
Mary L. Carpenter
Monson
Pal
Paul Henri Corentin Feval
Paul Feval
Benamin Coates
Philadelphia
Coates Brothers
Porter & Oates
Abolition Society
The
Colonization Society
Republic of Liberia
Annie Letitia Schiller
Mme
Madeling Schiller
Pneumona
Duchess of Richmond
Frances Harriet Greville
Algernon Trederick Greville
Charles ©. F. Greville
Duke of Richmond
Earl of March
London
England
William Conquest
Hoe & Co
Hoffer
Stuttgart
Ocean Yacht Race Starts Between Dauntless and Coronet
The Dauntless owned by Caldwell H. Colt and the Coronet owned by R. T. Rich began a grand ocean race to England from Owl's Head. The start occurred at 1:14 pm under heavy NW winds with a strong ebb tide. Spectators lined the Narrows as Luckenbach signaled departure and both vessels unfurled full canvas. The Coronet led off with topsails set while the Dauntless followed, and both crews displayed signals and club pennants amid confident spectators. Both yachts seem to aim away from established steam lanes, with arrival news expected only when cabled from Queenstown.
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Caldwell H. Colt
R. T. Rich
Owl’s Head
Luckenbach
New York Yacht Club
Staten Island
Dauntless
Queenstown
Cape Cod Dog Swindler Sold Dogs Repeatedly
Barnstable reports a dog dealer travelling under various names who sells dogs for about ten dollars then dog escapes and returns to be resold the next day. The roving vendor has reportedly sold a single animal more than fifty times in four months on Cape Cod. Also mentions Virginia colony growth and circulars from J. F. Mancha in Ray mond, Virginia.
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Baltimore & Ohio Company
Philadelphia & Baltimore Railway
Baltimore
Garrett’s
Baltimore & Ohio
Chicago
Hio & Mississippi Railroad
Baltimore & Ohbie
Virginia Midland Railway
Pittsburg & Cumberland Railway
Pennsylvania
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Slave States
Barnstable
Cape Cod
Cape Towns
Commercial matters quotations for staple products in New York
Quotations detail flour, wheat, corn, rye, barley, oats and other staples from New York Chicago and St Louis. Includes receipts, exports, prices for extra and white wheats, No 2 spring and red varieties, and notes on rumoured market shifts. Also lists coffee sugar petroleum tar and wool markets with current prices and trade activity.
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New York
St. Loui
Chicago
New Yor
Minnesota
Southern
Canada
White State
Rio Dull
Petroleum
United Line
City Extra India Mess
Western Steam
City Steam
Liverpool
Curiaco
St. Louis
Boston Markets March 14 1988 fruit and grain prices
In Boston weekly market notes for March 14 1988 apples russets Baldwin Cape Cod cranberries steady butter prices firm large receipts and steady exports egg and flour markets activity mixed beans cheese coffee corn eggs mackerel hay hides and skins hops seeds starch sugar all show varied but steady trends with price ranges listed for multiple regional items.
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Boston
Baldwin
Cape Cod
Jersey
Hutter
Weatero Creamery
Derry
Franklin County
Vermont
Northern
New York
Liverpool
Ile
Lac
Rios
Fair
Maracaibo
Guatemala
Maya
Cape
Aroostook
London
Muscatel
Sultana
Valencia
Citron
Ceghorn
Turkey
Florida
Michigans
Ohio
Lidiana
St Louis
Lilinois
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Nova Fertia
Shore
Georges Bank
New England
New
Hebron
Burbank
West
North
Iloc
Enck
Dersey
Zacks
C. F
Turks Island
Hha
Live Stock Markets Brighton and Watertown Prices
Arrival of livestock for the week ending Friday March 11 shows Western cattle 450 head, Northern 447, Total 1018. Western sheep and lambs 8800, Northern 1493, Total 10 202. Swine 26,104. Veals 646. Horses 580. Beef cattle dressed weight prices per hundred pounds range 4 60 to 8 70. Prices of western cattle by quality list Extra 75 First 26 Second 62 ½ Third 25 Poorest 62 ¼. Hides and skins prices include country tallow and lamb skins. details are fragmented.
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Brighton
Watertown
Cattakt Abe
Cal
Brightontal
Lambekins
Gloucester Fish Market Steady Despite Scarce Codfish Supply
Gloucester March 12 The week’s fish market remained steady with prices near prior quotas. Codfish remain scarce for the season, and overall supplies are lighter than in years past. Weather hindered curing of cod arrived. 57 arrivals from Georges Bank and nearby areas loaded with codfish, halibut, and mackerel. Fresh fish well supplied though cod and haddock prices softened slightly. salt hake and halibut remain firm with assorted quotations across species.
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Gloucester
Georges
Grand and
Western Banks
Borges
Haddock
Nova Scotia
Vorgie Wvarh
Selling state secrets at Chatham dockyard exposed
A draughtsman named Terry at the Chatham navy yard was suspended for allegedly revealing secret naval designs to the United States and Russian governments. The affair sparked denials from the American legation and admiralty officials, with claims that only private designs sold by Terry were involved and that no British plans were obtained by underhand means.
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Chatham
Eng
Terry
United States
England
Daily Telegraph
Legation
Washington
Satinae
Chadwick
London
William Graham
Navy
Admiralty Office
Chatham Navy Yard
Admiralty
White
Associated Press
Telegraph
St. James
Pembroke
Portsmouth
Keyham
Devonport
Terr
Arine
Lowon
Bureau of Construction
Bureau Navigation
Osage Agency Under Temporary Appointments
Indian Agent James L David of the Osage in the Indian Territory has been enaniated Indian Inspector Bannister. Ay t White has been temporarily in charge of the agency in Wasmerton on March 11.
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Davis
Wasmerton
James L David
Indian Territory
Bannister
al Ay T White
Bond and Stock Prices at 239 P. M LANDs & TOCRESA
The page lists bid and asked prices across railroad and utility stocks and bonds. Notable entries include Boston and Maine 8% at 9, Merrimack lines, Arch Ists at 12444, and Metropolitan at 127 with various pref and common issues. Numerous tickers show fractional to percent ranges, reflecting a tumultuous market snapshot with several railroad and canal shares active.
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P. M
Tocresa
Ril
Aspinwall
B&q
BostonLd
Bos WP
Oh & i
Boylston
Fitehbbnre
F&p
Aton Lee
La&emor
Oloay Tae
Rutland
Rotl’dort
Union Pas
Neis
P&avalis
Bonanza
Ibe Fn Pac Ga
Frapcin
Wisven
Td Huron
Bus & Mes
Erie
No Peddling Scheme Promises Travel and Pay
A fragment notes a proposed travel and sales scheme offering ten dollars per month by SORPL with expenses paid under National Ciucianati in Ohio. Details are unclear and incomplete, but the item indicates a job offer with travel and selling duties and a no peddling restriction.
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Ch EN
SORPL
Ling
National Ciucianati
Ohio
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TRE
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Satteren
der Vater Mill
Bulletin of New Music
Captain Eades
Dauntless and
Coronet
Cuaremont Colony
J. F. Mancha
Raymond
Surry County
Penn
Formosas
Jamnes Hyson
Young Figson
Wan Kaya
Congoa
Sowchong
Boston Markets
Brighton and Watertown
Gloucester Fists Market
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