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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1887

Page

6

Money Market Holds Steady Amid Signs of Easing

Boston money market shows steady loan rates with hints of easing ahead. Clearing house loans at 7 percent. bank discounts on good paper center near 6 5 8 percent. Government bonds offered via varied bids. futures reflect cautious tone and bear speculation on bonds.

Deadwood Terra Mining Declares 10 Cent Dividend

The Deadwood Terra Mining Company declares a dividend of 10 cents per share, payable August 20. The credit balance as of July 1 stood at $188.

Deadwood-Terra Mining Company Third Avenue Road of New York

Stockholders plan for Northern Pacific Board changes

Prominent owners including Elijah Smith of the Oregon and Transcontinental Co and major financiers announce a ticket for the Northern Pacific Railroad Board election. They seek stockholder support, offer to provide information, and cite aims to improve results for the company and its investors.

Northern Pacific Railroad Company Elijah Smith The Oregon & Transcontinental Co John D. Rockefeller Chas. L. Colby Richardson,hill&co Moore & Schley Drake, Mastin & CO Henry Clews & CO Colgate Hoyt Charles Head & CO

Unauthorized Stock Issue Warned for Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe

Stockholders warned that the proposed issue of 10 000 600 stock is unauthorized by the charter of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company. Subscribers may lose money. suit will be brought to enjoin the issue. Information available upon application to the company.

Atchison Company Atchison

Mining and Miscellaneous Stocks Ex Dividend Report

Wilson W. Fay & Co. reports New York stock sales on August 10 with 200 347 shares traded. The list shows shares sold and daily open high low and close prices along with yesterday's close.

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New York Financial Markets Endure Dull Trading Session

In New York on August 10 money remained easy with rates near 8 6 and last loans at 3. Government and railroad bonds were dull but firm while the stock market closed quiet to firm after a late hour decline and slight recovery. notable movements included Reading down 34 percent and New England, Reading, St. Paul slipping amid narrow trading ranges and scattered gains across several rails and trust receipts.

New York Reading Canada Southern New England St. Paul Jersey Central Lehigh & Wilkesbarre Houston & Texas Lake Shore New Orleans Pacific Trust Wabash General Trust

Agricultural market report shows mixed commodity activity

Wool is active and butter firmer while flour and oats stay quiet. Corn and beans show quiet demand. potatoes and fresh meats firm. Sugar and molasses steady with overall steadiness in lard and pork. Apples and berries abundant.

London Bond and Stock Prices August 10 Highlights

Consols at 1019 16, US 4s 13114, US 4448 113. Erie 81 14, Illinois Central 12744, New York Central 112, Reading 28. Discount rates 2 percent for short bills and 2 1/4 percent for three months bills.

London United States Atlantic & Great Western Canadian Pacific Erie Illinois Central St Paul Common New York Central Pennsylvania Reading

Tax rate set at 12.50 per thousand for Watertown

Watertown assessors announce the current year tax rate of 12.50 per 1000, down 2.50 from last year. The valuation table shows increases over 1886 with real estate at 5,370,840 and personal property at 1,878,195, totaling 6,744,085 versus 6,555,124 previously.

Watertown Sprcisan

Youthful Burglars Sentenced in Superior Court

Edward Skiif and William H Nowlin, aged under 21, were brought before Judge Mason for sentencing after entering Mr J P Lincoln's residence on Commonwealth Avenue during a summer night and stealing property. The court sentenced them to the State reformatory at Concord with no fixed term, considering their youth and lack of prior offenses and the drunken accident defense.

Edward Skiif William H. Nowlin J. P. Lincoln Commonwealth Avenue Mason Superior Criminal Court Concord

Digestylin Booster Aids Indigestion Says Doctor

Dr R D Smrru states his wife used Digestylin for indigestion and found it beneficial. Available at all druggists for 1.00 per pottle, or from W F P Kidder & Co 83 John Street N.

R. D. Smrru W. FP. Kidder & Co John Street

Market quotas recap from last year’s close

The opening high and low quotations, along with the closing, matched the previous year’s end figures. The day closed at the same level as the prior year, with a similar range between the high and low quotes observed.

Wool market steadies amid mixed demand across regions

The wool market shows stable prices with ongoing sell pressure and liberal concessions. Michigan X wools lead demand at 30c while Ohio Pennsylvania fleeces hold, and California quiet with firm carpet wools. New York and Philadelphia see weak undertones as buyers delay purchases amid tight money and dull goods trade.

Ohio Pennsylvania Michigan Territory Utah California Oregon Texas Montevideo New York Philadelphia West Virginia Indiana Wisconsin Canada Barry Town Kansas Nebraska Minnesota Colorado Wyoming Montana Cincinnati

Fragmented Trade Figures and Commodities Note 1886 Market Data

The document lists bag counts for domestic and foreign shipments, compares 1886 figures, notes declines in domestic receipts and increases in some foreign entries, and includes scattered commodity prices and origins such as Rosa, Montana, Kentucky, Texas, Georgia, and California. It preserves a raw, OCR-like synthesis of historical trade items and market terms without narrative framing.

Née Montena Fine Wiesssweer Maine Texas Georgia California Montevideo Abe

Waters, Town and Brighton Livestock Markets Report

From the Boston Post week ending Aug 10 1887 live stock prices and arrivals at Watertown and Brighton yards include cattle sheep and hogs with totals, car counts by roads, and price ranges for beef store cattle hogs and hides. Regional arrivals and droves by Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts New York Canada Western states are listed along with market commentary on demand and supply and notes on horse trade and lamb sales.

Watertown Brighton Boston Post George J. Fox Cove Cove Maine Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts New York Canada Sheen Veals Boston & Lowell Boston & Lowell, 30; Kiloare, 525; Boston & Albany Eastern N.B Union Market Wedness A N Monroe Hollis & Co Weiler & Libby W Scollans J S Henry Aldrich & Johnson J Melloy & Son A P Stone PH Dard Knussell Montgomery Bros John Thompson Henry International Horse Exchange Cold River H G Clements Combs Farrar P W Thompson & Co R W Brown H A Wilcox Digo Glee Kenney & Libby New England Harriman Weiler & Libb Farrell & McFlynn

Milch cows and veal market reports abroad and at Brighton

Cattle and veal markets show steady demand with arrivals from Eastern and New York milch cows. Prices vary with weight and quality, several auctions cited including Dow & Moulton and Wardwell Bros, while Brighton yards show strong beef demand and rising outlook for cattle prices and sale volumes.

Eastern New York Brighton Dow & Moulton R W Brown Flawrey Wardswell Bros Harriman Libby & Son Libby & Go Triman Wardwell Bros

Flour Market Steady as Wheat Holds Firm in Aug Market

Market reports show flour in healthy condition with steady quotations. Demand fair, large lots quiet, oats and corn values firm, various daily sales tallied. Prices for flour ranges and byproduct markets listed along with oats cornmeal and malt pricing.

Minnesota Michigan New York Rollers Canada Superior Canada Rollers Canada New York Bush Canada Western Eastern

Food and dairy markets show firmness across regions

Butter prices rise with Western creameries at 25c and Northern at 26c. Eastern creameries slow in heat with sales near 24 25c. New York butter firm. cheese also firmer with cheddars at 11 1?4c. Chicago firm with Western creamery extra 25 1a 26c. Eggs steady, beans firm, potatoes in good demand.

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