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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1883

Page

3

Money Markets and Stocks Steady Amid High Interest Rates

Active demand for money today kept rates firm with mercantile paper at 6 to 7 percent and collateral loans strong. Bank exchanges totaled 317,120,157 with balances 2355,258, while U.S. government securities showed little change aside from a 1 percent rise for extendeds. Rail shares drifted lower but recovered later. Union Pacific faced bear pressure amid rumors of Denver and Rio Grande Western rate wars and possible Colorado impact. Telephony and western railroad notes highlighted expansion plans and earnings gains, with substantial investment in lines and equipment across Minneapolis, St Paul, and surrounding cities.

Mercantile Corporation New York Boston Western Railroad Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Union Pacific The Herald Flint Pete Marquette Marquette Houghton Toledo Cincinnati St. Louis Louisiana Missouri River Pacific Denver Salt Lake City New Road Burlington Atchison, Topeka Santa Fe Colorado Eastern Albany Lowell Old Colony Lower Vortland Saco Portsmouth New England Pueblo Arkansas Valley American Bell Telephone Northern Telephone Northwestern Telephone Company Downs Stillwater Iniining Franklin Alloeuzx Bonanza Development Calumet Heela Catalpa Atlantic Cleveland Messrs Ieo Wm. Baliou & Co Boston Post Cail Prime Mercantile Horn Northern Bell Robinson Consolidated Sie Sierra Grande Seller Sonora Consolidated Columbus Chicago Indiana Central New Orleans Erie East Tennessee Kansas Texas Lehigh and St. Paul Manitoba Dakota Texas and Canada Oregon Transcontinental Rochester Pittsburg Union Pacifics Northwests Philadelphia Villard Northern Pacific Common Oregon Navigation Gould Texas Pacific Missouri Pacific Northwest Vanderbilt Stock Exchange Osing Hi’st. Lo C.,c L. & West Delaware Jlud. Tou Denver & Juiog Han St. Jon Kansas & Texas Sit Lake Shore Louisville & Nash Lake Erie& W Michigan Central Manhattan Memphis & C Northwestern New Jersey Andi Northern Pacific Ohio & Mississppi Ontario & West Ohio Centra Pacific Mail Iy Peoria Dec Phila. & Reading Milwaukee Western Union Trans.Co Wh. & Pitts East Tenn Atchison S. Issl Oregon and Transcontinental Ellsworth Greene Shore Line Railroad Bangor Union River Denver and Rio Grande Railway Company Colorado Springs Col

Fragmentary stock line list from historic brokerage sheet

A reading of a historical OCR page shows fragmented stock names and figures. The entry includes references to Boston and Maine Massachusetts New Mexico and Union Pacific lines, with scattered prices and codes. The text resembles a broker ledger with numerous unreadable fragments and partial company names.

Mining and miscellaneous stocks reported by Fay Co

Wilson W Fay Co at No 7 State Street reports sales figures for various stocks. Entries include Milton 0 35 500 Dunkin 24 50 People Tel 500 Empire 17 400 Cataipa 56 Am Shoe Tip 300 160 Napa Co 50 NE Wat Met 331 100 National 1,000 Mammoth 0 5 100 Sullivan 1.00

Wilson W. Fay & Co State Street Milton Empire Ccc Napa Co Wat National Mammoth Sullivan

Market Summary Pushes Northwest Stocks Higher on Vaunted Demand

Despatch from New York reports sharp gains in Northwest shares led by Oregon and Transcontinental while Vanderbilt and Gould influence steadies. Prices for railroads and utilities rose, with heavy buying underpinning a broad rally despite some late selling and mixed local news.

Breadstuffs and grain markets show steady to dull tone

Flour prices ease while wheat holds. Western superfine and Minnesota patents range 3.50 to 8.00 per barrel or bag. Corn and oats show modest activity, rye and barley steady. Butter, cheese, eggs soften yet stay bid. potatoes, apples, beans, and dried fruits vary with regional supply. Cotton and sugar trading amid futures in New York and Liverpool markets.

R. L Vermont Malaga Islery Bermuda Hamburg Cape Chicago Liverpool Elgin New York Mercantile Exchange Elgin Creamery Ohio New York Boston Boston Produce Exchange New York Commercial Exchange Western and Southern Boston Grain Inspection Commercial Exchange Minnesota Teller Tinois St. Louis Indiana Michigan Gsiga Oats Lyarge Rice Petroleum United Continent South America Apri Toledo Cincinnati Milwaukee

Overseas Fruit and Dry Goods Shipments at Harbor Grace

Harbor Grace NF reports mixed consignments from firms including Palermo Brown Phelps Mercadante and D Gossier. Boxes of fruit oranges lemons and berries alongside quin tals of dry codfish herring bails hides and a horse hide are noted, with multiple firms listed and quantities ranging from hundreds to thousands of units.

Noyes Do Gossier & Co Phelps Bros & Co Palermo Hardy & Cot Harbor Grace F. Schoener Sophia Russell & Co

Foreign Exports Report from Glasgow and Offshore Ports

Shipping clears list mixed with commodities and quantities including Manitoban in Glasgow bound exports of wheat and sugar, City Point, Maryland area with cornmeal and hardware, Thos W Hyde from Cardenas Cuba with empty molasses barrels, and Maud and Bessie from St John New Brunswick with flour and cornmeal. entries include multiple vessels and dates in late March and early April.

Glasgow Annapolis City Point Cardenas Cuba Thos W Hyde ST John Maud Bessie

Receipts of Stapie Products and Regional Railroads

A historical ledger lists shipments for multiple railroads and sea routes. Items include wool bales, corn, oats, beef, lard, butter, eggs, potatoes, leather, hides, bacon, coffee, tea, cheese, and various meats. Named lines cover Lowell, Maine, Fitchburg, Eastern, Grand Junction, Peabody and Salem Expresses, New York and New England, Old Colony, Toesten and Albany, Providence, and Sea transport. Quantities appear in bales, bushels, boxes, crates, and cars with numerous totals and tonnage across April shipments.

Lowell Railroad Maine Railroad Fitchburg Railroad Eastern Railroad Bates Grand Junction Railroad Bus Ag Peabody and Salem New York and New England Railroad Old Colony Toesten and Albany Providence Railroad P& L New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Canada Boston Lowell Maine Albany Fitchburg Eastern New York New England Providence N. B

Live Stock Market Report and Prices

The Boston market lists weekly cattle sheep calves and swine totals with state origins and road-car counts. Prices span beef, store cattle, fat swine, lambs, calves and hides, with quality classifications and notes on weight ranges and grading.

Denver and Rio Grande Extension Opens New Freight Outlet

The western extension from Colorado Springs to Salt Lake City is complete and ready for freight. The Burlington and Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe will access Salt Lake City and Utah points, with rates matching Union Pacific to Ogden. A third rail project from Colorado Springs to Salt Lake City is proposed to standardize gauge and expand routes.

Denver and Rio Grande Colorado Springs Salt Lake City Burlington and Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Utah Union Pacific Ogden Burlington and Atchison Topeka Central Pacific Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Atchison, Topeka and Atlantic and Pacific Colorado River Southern Pacific Burlington Pacific Denver and Rio Grande

Suffolk County Transfers and Mortgages Reflect 1883 Transactions

The record lists transfers in Suffolk County including Hale estate from Gilbert Keevans to Ransom F. Evans for 18500 and multiple property moves in Roxbury, Dorchester, Brookline, and Revere, plus mortgages and attachments. Notable entries include Wood family quitclaim in South Boston and various land parcels in Charlestown Chelsea and Winthrop, with dates mainly March 1883 and several March 29 to April 2 filings.

Ashburton Place Hale Estate Gilbert Keevans Ransom F. Evans Roxbury

Domestic Market Notes From Cotton Regions

Cotton markets and receipts across Cincinnati Philadelphia Memphis and other ports show a diffuse, uneven pattern with net receipts varying from 1,736 to over 1,900 bales and values drifting, market dull to easy with middling positions reported. Wholesale prices remain close to steady, with quieter activity noted in New York and Chicago futures sections and mixed grain prices reflecting export demand.

Cincinnati Philadelphia Memphis Sauewean Hees ST Louis Linte Teceipid Charleston Great Britain Coastwise S.ercesesss Galveston Louisville United States Ibex

Gov Butler Endorses William Sprague in Stamp Speech

The Graphic notes Gov Butler, praised as a wise and warm hearted leader, endorses William Sprague. It argues Sprague’s effort and rising stature reflect well on both men, suggesting Massachusetts will learn from this display of modern propriety before the governor returns to private life or higher office.

William Sprague Gov. Butler Sprague

Public Lands Committee to Hear Remonstrants on Music Hall Site

A committee on public lands will hear remonstrants today about granting part of South burying ground to the New England Conservatory of Music for a music hall. Rumors allege Charles Harris may become Highland railroad treasurer and George H. Allen join Boston Gaslight. Police order liquor license applications for 1883 84 due by April 20.

Committee On Public Lands South Burying Ground New England Conservatory of Music Charles Harris Highland Railroad George H. Allen Lamps Boston Gaslight Company

Robbery arraignments at municipal court for watch and chain

In municipal court on Tuesday John Malley William Brennan and Charles Marr were arraigned for robbing Morris M Leonard of a watch and chain at 51 Pleasant street. Each defendant held in 2000 for appearance tomorrow. Phillip Ryan a fugitive from Cleveland was ordered to recognize 2000 for appearance on the 13th inst. The old saying opposition is the life of business has not held up. Dr Bull's Cough Syrup is promoted against other remedies.

John Malley William Brennan Charles Marr Morris M. Leonard No. 51 Pleasant Street Phillip Ryan Cleveland Dr. Bull

London and Liverpool Market Report on Wheat and Cotton Prices

Beerbohm reports shipments and price levels for wheat and corn across Atlantic markets with rates for Red and California wheat and mixed American corn. Liverpool quotes flour and wheat prices, with abundant receipts and dull futures. cotton futures show steady demand and large sales. The Bristol steamer resumes Fall River service and Sunway trips to New York restart on the 11th.

London Beerbohm Merchants’ Exchange California Liverpool England Canformia Middle Uplands Orleans Bristol Sunway New York

Lawsuit Over Button Machine Patent Infringement

United States Circuit Court with Judge Lowell hears Wm. W. Wade versus Henry B. Metcalf et al in equity seeking to restrain alleged infringement of a new and useful button making machine patented June 1, 1880, No. 228,233. Defense contends partnership claims and prior use. questions of novelty raised. Attorneys Gee, L. Roberts, B. E. Perry for plaintiff. H. C. and F. E. Hutchins for defendants.

United States Circuit Court Lowell Wm. W. Wade Henry B. Metcalf Boston Button Company Copartners Heard Gee L. Roberts B. E. Perry H. C W. Hutchins

Jury empanelled as presiding officers named for Sutton crew

Wim. FE. Cole and Alvin W. Putnam of Sutton were appointed foremen. Charles H. Burton, a seaman, stood trial for refusing duty aboard the schooner Winner on the high seas. T. J. Morrison appeared for the defendant, C. Almy, Jr. for the government.

Wim. FE. Cole Alvin W. Putnam Sutton Charles H. Burton High Seas T. J. Morrison C. Almy, Jr

Supreme Judicial Court April term opens before Judge Devens

The Supreme Judicial Court met April 3 before Judge Devens. The April term began at 14 A.M. with a trial docket of ten actions. Juries are to return Monday next as the court adjourned after lingering motions.

Supreme Judicial Court Devens

Novel tort case in Superior Court linked to arcane angel images

The April term opened before Judge Aldrich with a sensational suit filed by Elizabeth Gannon against Archbishop Williams and Father John Fleming. The plaintiff, a 13 year old girl, described in detail how Fleming allegedly profited from her visions of small angels, withheld the images, and caused severe mental and physical distress. The case continues as the session adjourned to Friday. Other matters included a contract claim by James Baldwin against Hyatt over a band for a Mech anics Hall event, resulting in a verdict for the plaintiff, and a Boston street collision case where a defendant was found not negligent.

Aldrich Tifford Elizabeth Gannon Williams John Hf. Fleming Mr. Fleming Father Fleming M. Child William Gaston T. J. Gargan J. Thomas Baldwin George W. Hyatt Mechanic’s Hall Strakosech Hyatt W.E.S. Dillaway Arthur Lincoln James E., Stock Harriet E. Wood Adam Street Boston W. E.J Dillaway James P. King William McClure William Courtney John Davis

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