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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1888

Page

6

Money Market Dull As Banks Hold Ready Funds In Boston

The money market remains dull and easy with banks well supplied. Clearing house rate holds at 2 percent while general time loans run 3 to 5 percent and collateral loans 2 1 4 to 3 percent. New Commercial National Bank to begin Sept 1 in Commercial Street offices. Otis Hinman president and Georges K Ford cashier. capital 250000. Government bonds firm. U S treasurer report shows sizable gold and silver holdings and deposits with national bank depositories. Local stock market improves with bullish chatter and calls for a lasting upcycle, as trades total 211500 bonds and 23206 shares.

Boston Clearing House Massachusetts New York Chicago St. Louis San Francisco Telegraph New Orleans Charleston Savannah Commercial National Bank Commercial Street The Transcript Otis Hinman Georges K. Ford Ford & Skinner United States Treasury National Bank Sicickemacks Reichsmarks Boston Stock Exchange Wall Street State Street Atchison Mexican Pacific Pacific Coast Southern Central Pacific Union Pacific Dow, Jones & Co Adams Northern Pacific Hunt Oregon Railway and Navigation Territory Oregon Railway and Navigation Washington & Idaho Theorthern Pacific Spokane Falls Greven Earns and Navigation Northern Pacific Board Wisconsin Central Colgate Chicago, Springs & Quincy Missouri Nebraska City Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Chicago, Santa Fe & California Santa J’e & California Cleveland & Canton Oregon Pullman Palace Chicago, Burlington & Northern Atlantic & Pacific Flint & Pere Marquette Kansas City Fort Scott Icksburg Mobile Mississippi Montreal

Rand Avery declares 1 percent quarterly dividend

The Rand Avery Company declares its regular quarterly dividend of 1 percent, payable August 10.

Rand Avery Company

Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway Bond Holders Call to Act

New York July 2 1888 Missouri Pacific Railway consented to pay taxes labor claims and operating expenses of the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway Company foreclosures progress bondholders urged to unite for combined action send names addresses amount and rate of bonds to undersigned Edward D Adams Winslow Lanier Co William L Bull Edward Sweet Co William Whitewright Union Trust Co Illiam Mertens von Hoffman Co William E Strong Work Strong Co Third notice.

Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Co General Consolidated Mortgage New York United States Circuit Court Missouri Pacific Railway Company Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company Edward D. Adams Winslow, Lanier & Co Nassau St N. Y William L. Bull Edward Sweet & Co Broad St William Whitewright Union Trust Company Broadway Illiam Mertens von Hoffman & Co Wall St Work, Strong & Co

United States and Rail Stocks Market Summary

London quot s show U S 4s at 18014 and 4 1 2s at 110 with varied rail shares led by Atlantic & Great Western firsts at 88 percent and Canadian Pacific at 69 Erie 28 Illinois Central 12574 Mexican ordinary 454 27 St Paul common 7572 New York Central 11044 Pennsylvania 65 Reading 3842 Mexican Central firsts 69. Money 4 percent 2 50 p m Money 34 percent 1 30 p m Paris advices quote 3 percent rentes at 83 francs 45 centimes for the account.

London United States Erie Illinois Central St. Paul New York Paris

Markets End Higher After Active Trading In New York

Money on call was easy at 1 to 14 percent with last loan at 14 and closing at 1 percent. Sterling exchange steady with 4.85 for 60 day bills and 4.8712 for demand, while 4.56 posted. Government bonds dull, railroad bonds strong. stock market closed active and firm near day’s highs. Evansville & Terre Haute and several Midwest rails showed early strength before broader gains pushed Michigan Central to lead advances. total sales around 1,087,000 with select issues rising and most list gains modest.

Canadian Pacific Railway George Stephen van Horn Levi P. Morton United States D. A. McInnis Summit Alote Post Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania Mexican Central Paso del Norte New York New England Old Colony Fitchburg Eastern Boston Providence West End Railway Preferred Weseeter Geige Arnold Atlantic Bonanza Development Boston & Montani Catalpa Eenee Franklin Huron Ironton Kearsarg Os West Atchison Aert Reo At. & Pac Bb. & Mo L. Ltije Kan Con M. St. P. Gs D. D K. C L. RK St. i. Lim N.Y N. E D'O Oregon L. C. Con. Oh Pueb Dee Enee Sonora Ceree Byy St. Do. & G Union Pacific Atlante & Pac Oi Berton & Albany Boston & Lowel Wee Boston & Maine Boston & Providence Cal Southern Central of Maus T Iec Canton Renee Conn River A & In Niccoos Sido Flint & P.M Rey Res. & Gulf Cl. & Sp Rutland West End Wis Central Bell Bell Te Lastman Car tHeater Pee Coll Lamson Store Service Co I & ‘West Mining and Stock Exchange Tes & M Boston Wentcoup Rappa Arnold St. Mary Kutland Bonanza South Side Bonnopk Ecenss Lireece Sullivan Ain Bell Pel I Bruns Hutro Lamson &S Catuipa Waseee Krookiine Peewee Crescent Winthrop Frenchman’s Bay Burton Newport Land Riverett Lord Ac Sullivan Arbor Land Mesnard Masi.s Aneseesesas Pontiac Toledo Prime Mercantile Lor Sterling Exchange Evansville & Terre Hame Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis Pullman Michigan Central Erle Indiana, Bloomington & Western Kansas & Texas Iron Mountain St. Louis Arkansas Texas

Real Estate Transfers in Suffolk County Listings

Suffolk County real estate transfers include Anderson street and Richmond street transactions on July 24 and 25 with prices from 100 to 58 000. Transfers involve James L. Jonston Annie Treanor Dustin Lancey Leander Davis Susan H. Dabney Joseph B. Parker Lemuel Waterman Luther White Henry W. Putnam Henry M. Whiting Alexander Christie and others.

Suffolk County Anderson Street Daniel J. Holland James L. Jonston Annie Treanor Hiram H. Logan Richmond Street Thomas M. Smith Jacob Berwin Boston Revern Dustin Lancey Leander C. Davis Walnut Avenue Susan Hi. Dabney John McCormick Summer Street Susan H. Dabney South Joseph B. Parker Samuel C. Norcross M Street Highlands W. Elliot Woodward Lemuel C. Waterman Clarence Street Dorchester Luther White Nathan W. Holt Washington Place Roxpury Henry W. Putnam Henry

Mortgage Notices From Boston Area July 17 24 25

Several property mortgages recorded in Boston area on July 17 24 and 25. Hollis B Page assigns to Franklin Savings Bank a $4500 mortgage on Norman street land and buildings. Ritchie slip mortgaged to George A Dwelley for $7500 on Washington street etc. John Murphy secures $7500 on Hanover street. Thomas M Smith to Robert Codman $7000 on Richmond street. Silas W Merrill to Charles E Thayer $6560 on Beacon street. William H Adams to James W French $1000 on Maywood street Roxbury. John Clancy to Boston Five Cents Savings Bank $2700 on Green street Charlestown. Katherine F Holland to Oren Knapp $7000 on Mt Vernon street.

Hollis B. Page Franklin Savings Bank Norman Street Boston Sainue Ritchie Etux George A. Dwelley Washington Street Samuel Ritchie Et Ax John Murphy Hanover Street Thomas M. Smith Robert Codman Richmond Street Silas W. Merrill Charles E. Thayer Beacon Street William H. Adams James W. French Maywood Street Roxbury John Clancy Et al Boston Five Gents Savings Bank Green Street Charlestown Katherine F. Holland Oren Knapp Mt. Vernon Street

Boot and Shoe Buyers in Town in Various Cities

A crowded list shows boot and shoe buyers in multiple U S cities. Names include Fox and Curtis in Altoona Morris in Athens Cohen Adler in Baltimore and Joske Brothers in San Antonio, with firms and representatives across Chicago Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Topeka and Washington.

Altoona Penn G Fox Fox & Curtis Athens L Morris I Morris M Morris Austin Tex Smith Baltimore H Adler A Cohen Cohen, Adler & Co Baraboo Wis Marriott Birmingham Ala Rich Rich & Biederman Bonham Galveston

Moseley's Meat Variety Low Shoes? No, correct title needed

Lapa's misses and children’s low shoes offered in a meat variety at Moseley's store, 469 Washington siree.

Lapa Moseley’s Washington

Commercial Matters in Market Report This Week

The market shows mixed activity with flour steady and quiet corn and oat products, butter weakening while cheese strengthens. Pork and beef remain firm, molasses strong, sugars quiet, and various grains and farm products display steady to moderate demand across a range of commodities.

Chicago Markets Report Wheat and Commodities Mixed Activity

Wheat opened lower on selling while strong cables buoyed foreign buying, oats and corn show limited action, and hog futures mix with firm provisions led by large buyers. Chicago receipts show a firm but varied market across grains with New York exports and Midwest mills shaping prices, domestic flour steady, and No 2 white oats trading around 46 cents with light offerings.

Farnum, Reardon & Co Orn Cats Hutchinson Xing ANG Jaadss Searassias Fee New York Milwaukee Toledo Chicago St Louis Hoosack Tunnel Boston & Albany White State Detroit Graham Canada Hoops Tihe Choice Eastern

Lumber Market Holds Steady Amid Quiet Demand Across Regions

The lumber market remains unsatisfactory with quiet demand and steady prices. Eastern receipts stay small and aligned to immediate needs, while shingles and clapboards show fair movement at steady quotes. Western and Southern lumber exhibit subdued demand, with a broad array of prices listed for Hemlock, pine, and hardwoods across regions, including specific stock prices and cargo figures for various species.

Pennsylvania Canada Indiana Vermont

Prices for carload flour and grain carloads

E. Welsh lists prices for carload lots of flour and grain. The notice presents unit and bulk pricing for wholesale buyers, indicating parcel sizes and standard weights. The article outlines the terms for purchasing large quantities and delivery expectations.

Butter and cheese prices from regional markets report

The butter market is weak with limited trading and varied wholesale quotes across creameries. Elgin and Chicago trades show mixed activity from 16 to 19 cents, while Vermont and New York creamery products command higher values. cheese prices edge higher but remain quiet. eggs show firm demand with regional quotes from 15 to 19 cents.

Western Factory Vermont Extr Vermont Vermont Dairy Eastern Creamery Elgin Chicago Elgin Creamery Western St Albans New York Ohio State New Hampshire

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