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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1891

Page

7

Reciprocal Trade Proclamation on Dominican tariff changes

President Benjamin Harrison issues a proclamation announcing reciprocal trade measures with the Dominican Republic. The act exempts certain U S products from Dominican duties and outlines Schedule A and Schedule B items, with terms that effective Sept. 1, 1891, Dominican ports will admit specified U S goods duty free or at a 26 percent reduction.

Washington United States of America Ninister Dominican Republic United States Benjamin Harrison

Fraudulent Due Bills Charged in Philadelphia Suit

In Philadelphia on August 2 the defense in Edward Magill’s suit to recover 25,000,000? no, 25? million? wait. (Note: The provided text is garbled and incomplete.)

Philadelphia Penn Edward Magill John Bardsley Eystone Bank Bardsley John Hayes Bye Bank Marsh Keystone Bank Mr. Hayes

Thoroughbred Match Race Draws 20,000 At Morris Park

Tenny defeats Longstreet by six lengths in a mile and a quarter race for a 12500 purse with Longstreet leading early. Weather and track conditions are noted as good but not fast. A Monmouth Park open sweepstakes offer for August 8 with 5000 added is announced, Tenny versus Longstreet likely to start.

Morris Park N. Y Tenny Longstreet Lenny Barnes Hamilton Teny Lonestreet Crickmore Monmouth Park Racing Association D. F. Pulsifer Tenny and Pulsifer Dwyer

Money And Stocks Money Rates Continue Firm

The week closed with a firm money market. Clearing House loans at 6 percent, demand for money and New York funds steady with par cash and 25 cents premium for a check. Outside call money at 6 to 7 percent, time at 6 7 percent, business paper 6 7%4 percent. New York bank statement shows deposits down, loans reduced, and a larger reserve surplus year over year. Foreign exchange steady, London silver quotes, and city exchanges mixed. The stock market rallied with improved sentiment, several issues advancing. Calumet & Hecla traded around 240 with other rail and paper names showing gains.

Boston New York London United States Canada Chicago Philadelphia St. Loui San Francisco Baltimore New Orleans Cincinnati Pittsburg Kansas City Louisville Buffalo Minneapolis Milwaukee Providence Detroit Cleveland Omaha Denver St. Paul Indianapolis Galveston Columbus Memphis Daath Dallas Hartford Richmond Nashville Portland Ore Salt Lake Worcester Fort Worth Seattle Sioux City Norfolk Tacoma Wilmington Grand Rapids Syracuse Los Angeles Lowell Birmingham Des Moines Chattanooga Lincoln New Bedford Topeka Wichita Lexington Montreal Can Halifax N.S Houston Toronto Bess Anvetery Wall Street Telegraph Daily Newspapers Atchison Mexican Central Boston & Maine Old Colony Union Pacific Wisconsin Central Bel Telephone Calumet & Heela Quincy Atlantic Butte & Boston Centennial

Calumet and Hecla annual meeting moved to Boston

The Calumet and Hecla Mining Company will hold its annual meeting in Boston on Wednesday August 19 at 10 am. The annual report shows a year ended April 30 1891 with a broader statement than prior years and notes four dividends of five dollars each. The report details copper production of about 30 193 tons, falling copper prices, ongoing shaft work, new boilers and pumps, and expanded equipment at Red Jacket and Calumet sites highlighting progress and improved financial statements.

Calumet & Hecla Calumet & Hecla Mining Company Boston Europe Lake Superior Red Jacket Hecla Calumet Belpaire Torch Lake Imine Businew Jorg A. Agassiz Bell Telephone Bell Telephone Company Boston & Maine Railroad Oregon Improvement Company New York Engineering and Mining Journal London Arizona

Secretary Foster Letter on Russian Hebrews Immigration

Secretary Foster writes to a Jewish committee, expressing sympathy for refugees and urging controlled, humanely distributed intake. He emphasizes enforcing laws while avoiding blanket exclusion, and asks allies to discourage mass migration by directing displaced Jews to self support and local aid.

Foster Washington America United States Europe

Demands His Rights Vigorous Kick by Former Clerk

Thomas I Harris, a discharged New York Custom House clerk, protests his dismissal as unjust and unconstitutional. He claims the desk for receipts and distribution of entries remains essential, alleges petty knavery in staff transfers, and seeks reinstatement or legal remedy through the Civil Service Commissioners in Washington. He notes he was appointed January 7, 1876 and cites his eligibility for promotion before dismissal.

New Yor Thomas I. Harris Custom House Grove Street Brooklyn E. C United States Civil Service Commissioners Washington, D. C Port of New York Tamaclerk William Berryman William J. McKenna McKenna Thomas I Harris

Unitarian Grove Meeting Closes at Weirbs New Hampshire

The tenth annual grove meeting of the Unitarians concluded in Weirbs New Hampshire with sermons by Rev. Joseph May of Philadelphia on Ideal Rectitude and Rev. James Kay Applebee of Marblehead at 2 30 pm A conference session led by Rev. Theodore C Williams of New York followed at 7 30 pm Attendance was large today.

Werrs N. H Grove Unitarians Joseph May Philadelphia James Kay Applebee Marblehead Mass Theodore C. Williams New York

London Market Report Shows Mixed Bond and Stock Moves

London at mid August trading shows Consols at 95 4 for money and account. Erie stocks quoted 1814 seconds at 99 4. Mexican and dinary at 34 14, Pennsylvania 51 44, Reading 13 1 2, Mexican Central new at 45 moving to 70 percent.

London Erie Pennsylvania Reading

New York Financial report shows money easy and stock gains

Money on call remained easy with no loans and offerings at 2 percent while mercantile paper stayed light. Rates firmed. 60 to 90 day indorsed bills yield 6 percent. Sterling near 4.84 to 4.87 for bills. commercial and government bonds dull. Stock market opened higher but pared gains. rail issues weak while Evansville Terre Haute and Lorain both rose on minor strength.

New York Prme Mercantile Sterling Exchange Burington Evansville & Terre Haute Lorange Tennessee Coal Lehigh & Wilkesbarre Hocking Valley St. Louis Vandalia & Terre Hauts Richmond & Danville Atchison Oregon Improvement Cleveland & Pittsburg Texas Pacific

Principal stock sales report shows day totals

Total sales today reach 79,300 shares, compared with 212,900 yesterday and 240,100 the day prior. The report lists principal stocks, plus their highest and lowest prices of the day.

Satuday Commson

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