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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1883

Page

3

Stocks Drift Lower Amid Inactive Market

The Boston stock market showed little activity with prices softening. Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe fell to 1 814, Chicago Burlington and Quincy fluctuated around 12 34, Kansas City Fort Scott and Gulf reported July third week earnings of 31 956, Union Pacific slid to 93, and New York and New England declined to 264. Several bonds and telephones also moved down while some railroads gained or held steady amid anticipated litigation over Toledo Cincinnati and St Louis.

Boston Western Railroad Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Kansas City, Fort Scott and Gulf Railroad Union Pacific New York Little Rock Fort Smith Flint Pete Marquette Marquette Houghton Ontonagon Philadelphia Wilmington Baltimore Mexican Central Toledo Cincinnati St. Louis Central Trust Company of Cincinnati Northern Division St.Louis New England Worcester Nashua Albany Denver New York and New England Railroad Company Norwich and Worcester Allyn’s Point Groton Conn Rockville Milford and Woonsocket Milford Franklin and Providence American Bell Telephone Bay State Huron Silver Islet Franklin Quincy San Francisco Cal Chicago Ill St Louis Buffalo Cleveland Nashville Selma Ala Bomra Charlotte Easton Scranton Dallas Tex Austin San Antonio Macon Savannah Ncg Columbus Charleston Augusta Knoxville Ind Ft Wayne Rochester Shreveport Minneapolis Waco Ft Worth Houston Troy Monroe Binghamton, NY

Horn Silver Mining declares 3 percent quarterly dividend

The Horn Silver Mining company has declared a quarterly dividend of 3 percent payable on August 15. Orders in stocks and bonds executed by Richardson Hill and Co. Private wire to New York Philadelphia and Baltimore. Daily quotations of all stock markets available at No 40 Water Street.

Horn Silver Mining Company Stocks and Ponds Boston New York Stoc Richardson, Hill & Co New York Philadelphia Baltimore No. 40 Water Street Hudson Street Kneeland Street Hichborn CO

Bond rate notes and debt details from pension fund data

The document lists interest rate figures for various bonds at 5, 3, and 4 percent, plus refunding certificates for the Navy pension fund. It records totals for principal of 1,338,232,000 and interest of 9,498,647.23, then notes debt on which interest ceased since maturity and other categories bearing no interest, including old notes and currency.

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Market Notes Show Weak Cotton and Steady Goods Prices

A wide array of commodities shows mixed signals with demand tepid for cotton, while dry goods, drugs, and chemicals hold near steady prices. Coffee and tea futures drift, while coal remains scarce and priced near last week's figures. flour and grain markets hint at modest activity with softening wheat and mixed oats in steady to lower ranges.

Rio Java Modia Maracaibo Prine Boston New York Liverpool Uplands Orleans Otis Co Cape Aloes Lee Taig St Domingo Maddock St. John London Valencia Oae Sultana Smyrna Turkey Norfolk Palermo Messina St. Louis Minnesota Michigan Ohio Indiana Tlinois Warren Powder Mills Eureka Sporting du Pont

Receipts of Stapie Products and Regional Railroads

Summary of consignments across multiple railroads listing bales of wool, bushels of corn and oats, cases of butter and eggs, leather hides and pelts, lumber, flour, tea, and other goods. Includes Maine, Fitchburg, Eastern, Grand Junction, New York and New England, Old Colony, Boston and Albany, Providence lines, and sea and express shipments with numerous quantities and designated products.

Aurg. J. Lowell Railroad Maine Railroad Fitchburg Railroad Eastern Railroad Grand Junction Railroad Peabody and Salem New York and New England Railroad Old Colony Railroad Boston and Albany Providence Railroad

Markets by Telegraph Cotton and Grain Notes Charleston to New York

Markets show quiet steady cotton in Charleston with mixed receipts and sales across cities. From New York to Chicago and St Louis reports cover cotton, wheat, corn, oats, pork, lard, and coffee prices, with receipts and shipments varying by port and region.

Liverpool New York Mercantile Exchange Canadas Chicago Chicago Park New York Uplands New Orleans Ohio St. Louis Minnesota Co Dull Rye Steady Saies Bus Canada Bus Western Bush Western Canada Corm Besac Cuba St. Domingo United City Extra India Continent South America Tim

Cattle Market at Watertown and Brighton Reflect Strong Western Supply

The Watertown cattle yards reported heavy western stock shipments with 2,023 head from Chicago across 142 cars. Prices varied as better grades sold higher, while northern and eastern cattle added to local demand. Brighton and Union market figures show steady to rising prices with numerous sales of steers and milch cows, including Jersey and western stock, as exporters push for beef with favorable weather aiding sales.

Ifornia Calcutta India Buenos Ayres Rockland Russia Porto Rico Barbadoes Western Boston Onental Paris Inland Boards of Trade Canton Ce Se Po Utica St Albans New York Vermont Liverpool Choice Vermont Nova Scotia New Brunswick Choice Canada Bristol Virginia Reds Virginia New Hampshire Versailles Norfolk Astrachan N.B States Great Britain Europe Carolina Java Patna Rangoon Trapani Cadiz Bond Turks Island Timothy New Jersey Fed Sicily Ohio Pennsylvania Michigan Wisconsin Kentucky Texas Territory Georgia Oregon Missouri California New Zealand Cape Maine Iscese Hampshire Massachusetts New Watertown Brighton N. B Morse Union Market St . D Bryant E Smith G McBride Eastern W. W. Hall Boston Water Works J. B. Hosmer Coolidge & Son W W Hall Libby & Lee Weiler & Son J Flawrey Libby & Merrill Dow & Moulton H A Willcox Aldrich & Johnson O F Bothell JB Sargent J E Marshall J O Sanborn C P Burke B_S Hastings Tinker & Kenfield W G Townsend N K Campbell M Gilfillen M G Flanders Taylor & Harpin F S Kimball H Ingerson A B Edwards W Ricker K D Bryant RG Kimball Martin& Schuire LT Mallory JB Remick G B Evans Sargent & Turner R E French Hathaway & Jackson Brighton Landing C Leavitt, Jr Fitch & Eames Farell & Co Monroe Hollis & Co AN Monroe WW Hall J C Libby F H Joolidge

New England Railroads Upgrade With New Coaches and Lines

The New York and New England railroad received three fine passenger coaches from J. G. Brill & Co of Philadelphia, with seven more arriving soon, and ten additional coaches daily from Gilbert Manufacturing. New rolling stock includes 30 coal cars from Huntington, Pa. Also noted are rail projects in New Mexico, Mount Kearsarge survey work, and a $20,000 private car gifted to Editor Talbott. Regular trains now run Milford to Franklin, with six trains daily. the double track to South Bellingham will extend beyond Franklin next week.

New York and New England Railroad J. G. Brill & Co Philadelphia Gilbert Manufacturing Company Troy N. Y Huntington Armstrong Transfer Boston Penelog Station Boston Hotels Coach Company New Mexico Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Socorro Magdalena Mountains Denver New Orleans Colfax County Texas, Santa Fe Northern Mount Kearsarge Eastern Railroad North Conway Mansfield Brighton and Saco Railroad Talbott The Railway Age Michigan and Ohio Railroad New York Milford Franklin New Road Bellingham Boston Connecticut Western Railroad Company

Court notes from Brighton and nearby courts on August cases

Judge Churchill presides as John Thompson faces assault and battery with $500 bond for Aug 6. Charles L. Smith’s breaking and entering case is continued to Friday. Thomas Kelley held in $7,000 for Aug 6 on robbery. Gustaf Rothubius charged with breaking and entering and larceny held in $800. Michael Hovey, third drunk, sentenced to one year in the house of industry. John Youngman fined $10 and costs for assault and battery. James Cotter fined in Brighton for larceny. James Breen fined in South Boston for assault. Highland court fines James Poole and Annie McLaughlin for fornication, with Annie sent to the house of industry for three months for larceny.

John Thompson Charles L. Smith Thomas Kelley Gustaf Rothubius Michael Hovey House of Industry John Youngman Brighton Court James Cotter South Boston James Breen Highland Court James Poole Annie McLaughlin

Col Codman Choice Triggers GOP Harmony Doubts

The selection of Col Charles R Codman to lead the Republican convention draws criticism for his past opposition to reelection bids of Bowman and Candler. Observers question how Bowman and Candler will reconcile with him and support the unity drive. Rumors say Robinson, seen as the likely candidate, is too cold blooded and unenthusiastic to rally office seekers and party backers, likened to Senator Hoar, risking disappointment in the eastern voters if he leads the ticket.

Col Charles R. Codman Col. Codman Bowman Candler Mr. Candler Robinson Hoar

Provincetown Excursion Draws Favorite Steamer Today

The excursion steamer sails to Provincetown with passengers given an hour ashore to explore the old port. A Merrimac river voyage is planned on Friday for the season’s first trip, followed by a Sunday off shore cruise.

Provincetown Merrimac

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