July 1888 Gross Exchanges Compared With 1887
Report notes July 1888 gross exchanges versus July 1887. Kansas and Western lines showed weakness to 94 percent, while Wisconsin Central income remained steady at 441.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1888
Page
6
Report notes July 1888 gross exchanges versus July 1887. Kansas and Western lines showed weakness to 94 percent, while Wisconsin Central income remained steady at 441.
The Boston Money Market week ends with the clearing house rate unchanged at 2 percent and general money available 60 to 90 days as low as 8 percent. Year money readily at 4 to 4 1/4 percent. collateral loans at 4 percent for 60 days. call loans with collateral 2 1/2 to 4 percent. Government securities mixed. New York funds at par. Bond offerings listed. foreign exchange dull. Imports and exports of specie noted. weekly bank reserve down 365,800. Local stock market dull with minor gains in several issues. several brokerage moves announced. Calumet & Hecla declares $5 dividend payable Sept 5.
The obituary traces Philip H. Sheridan’s Civil War feats from his bold Kentucky and Chickamauga campaigns to his pivotal Shenandoah and Petersburg campaigns. It highlights his leadership, daring cavalry actions at Cedar Creek and Five Forks, and his rise to general of the army with praise from Grant, Lincoln, and Chicago officials.
The passage portrays General Sheridan, married to Irene Rucker, daughter of General Rucker. It notes his reluctance in social crowds, his bluff manners, and his frank nature. In recent years he grew corpulent, nearing 200 pounds, earning the nickname Little Phil. He leaves four children, including a son known as Little Phil.
The death of Hon. Adin Thayer, judge of probate for Worcester County, occurred early Saturday at his Worcester residence. Insomnia and illness preceding years led to apparent temporary insanity. he cut his throat with a razor after waking and dressing, while preparing for a trip to Prince Edward Island with his son. He had a long public career in politics and law, notably as a Republican organizer and probate judge. The funeral is set for today at 3 o'clock at the Church of the Unity in Worcester.
The Rev John W Burgon dean of Chichester aged 69 died Saturday in England renowned as a writer and economist student of labor conditions and church reform His sermons on Romanizing within the Church of England anticipated the 1874 public worship act Uncle John Robinson veteran showman died age 82 in Cincinnati dropsy left an estate valued at 3 000 000 to 4 000 000 B A Baker prominent Gloucester businessman died after seven months illness at 64 He built a leading fish and import business and served as a bank director leaving a widow and one son
New York July 2 1888 disclosure states Missouri Pacific Rail base Company will pay taxes labor claims and operating expenses for the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway and delays naming the Receiver. Bondholders urged to unite and send names addresses and bond details to the undersigned firms in New York for combined action as foreclosures proceed.
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