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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1887
Page
6
The Boston money market shows a 1 percent clearing house rate drop with banks charging 6 to 6.5 percent and general paper 6 to 7.7 percent. New York funds discount 15 to 17 cents. government bonds steady. Atchison & related western rail names draw attention as bears debate further market weakness while Boston shares show dull, steady activity across several securities.
The Boston Stock Exchange reports today’s total transactions of 136 258 shares. The ledger lists shares sold with opening highest lowest and closing prices, along with the Anatometic to CIOS figures.
On August 12 New York money on call stayed firm in a dull day with last loan at 6 and close 10 bid. Government and railroad bonds were dull, while some stocks like New England, Lackawanna, and Louisville & Nashville led gains before a late dip. Railroad bond sales were the year's lowest, and several issues moved modestly in quiet trading.
Consols quoted at 10 19 16 for money and 10 15 ½ for account. US government bonds: 4s at 131 ½, 4 ½ s at 113 ¾. Canadian Pacific 67 ½, Erie 81 ¾, Erie seconds 102 ¼, Illinois Central 123 ¾, ex-dividend. Mexican dollar 48 ½, St Paul 84 ¾, New York Central 112, Pennsylvania 57, Reading 28, Mexican Central 15. Money rate 1 ¼ per cent and 24 ½ per cent open market discount for short bills.
The New York Commercial Advertiser reports the Pennsylvania Railroad aims to reach Staten Island by building a bridge and forming a coalition with Lehigh Valley and Jay Gould to control the system. It suggests delay was the only tactic and predicts future freight traffic ending on Staten Island with a possible second bridge, pending Congressional action.
First week August earnings show Kingston Pembroke 2625, Marquette Houghton Ontonagon 38572, Chicago West Michigan 25776, Chicago 1886 comparison 3099 raise. Illinois Central expands to Dodgeville Wisconsin, Stephenson county, with plans to cross Chicago Milwaukee St Paul tracks and reach Clay county Indiana. Michigan Central seeks Buffalo terminals amid waterfront survey. rail rivals cut freight at Dubuque to beat rates. Kentucky cannel coal district gains rail push.
A long list of boot and shoe buyers across multiple cities and states. Names include Allegheny Penn-J Fielding Craw and many others. Notable firms and buyers span Baltimore Columbus Chicago Cincinnati Dallas Fort Worth Huntsville Mobile Milwaukee Natchez Nashville St Paul Starkville and Wilkesbarre with various partners.
The city of Boston bought the Dunbar heirs property on Long Island in 1885 for 157 500. It faced claims from fishermen with settlement rights and delayed evictions. A 1886 settlement offer failed and eminent domain was authorized, but occupants were not removed amid conflicting rights. The city calls the occupants trespassers yet concedes equitable claims.
Dr. R. F. Crampers says he used Digestylin for indigestion and was pleased. He will prescribe it when occasion requires. Available at druggists for $1 a bottle or from W. E. Kidder & Co. 83 John Street New York.
Commercial matters show steady to firm prices in many staples with quiet demand for beans and a slight ease in potatoes. Wheat imports into Great Britain from Russia India and Australia shift, while world production indicators suggest a robust harvest with Europe facing favorable crops and India and Anatralasia contributing large gains.
The Boston fish market notes small mackerel receipts with high prices pushing orders to cancel. Codfish sales are strong especially to the New England trade, while herring demand remains quiet and boxed herring scarce. Fatless summaries show vast Grand Bank cod catches and substantial imports, with totals for the week and year reported alongside fleet positions and local port receipts.
Statistics by J R Dodge show US wheat trade strength. UK imports data for the first half of the year indicate the United States supplied 63.8 percent of foreign wheat, up from 54 percent a year earlier.
A summary from the Rio News July 5 report shows 1886 87 crop estimates ranging 3 600 000 to 8 750 000 bags with prices fluctuating from 6 8760 to 9 8100 per arroba across months July through June. The market notes a major bull operation driving prices up, strong export activity to Europe, and full year clearances totaling 8 894 645 bags, with US and Europe receiving the lion’s share.
Market notes show flour prices steady across grades while spring wheat patents hold value and winter wheat flours remain dull. Corn prices are high with a stiff market. oats stay quiet but firm on spot, and several lots and call bids reflect narrow trading.
Butter markets stay firm with light receipts and ready demand. Chicago keeps prices steady as New York shows firmness for creamery and dairy products. Liverpool notes a slight price advance while cheese remains quiet in North America and active in Europe with prices rising to 54 56s.
The report states eggs and be an prices mostly steady with some firmer spots for beans and grass seeds. Butter cheese and eggs list multiple regional quotes, while potatoes and hay show varied demand and supplies. Poultry demand remains small with generally steady to firm prices and tallow mixed by source in wholesale markets.
Apples vary in price with Astrakans at 2 60, Williams at 2 50, and Summer pippins matching Nyacks. Overstocked cantaloupes and slow Jersey Bartletts mix with liberal North Carolina grape receipts. California fruit auction looms. oranges lemons and berries show modest sales at quoted jobbing prices.
A historic price list shows onions and tomatoes priced by basket or box, with items like wax beans at 156 175 P bush and Long Island beets at 150 P bush. Extras include corn, squash, lettuce, cucumbers, and roots listed with native or bush labels and per dozen or per bush units.
Provisions quoted in varied cuts and prices for pork and lard fresh beef and mutton. Lists include long cuts short cuts backs light backs lean ends tongue mess added plate beef hams tongues and various pails and bbls with per unit and package prices. Also notes fresh meats like fancy spring lambs Chicago mutton and Eastern mutton with price ranges per pound and per head.
Liverpool futures opened quiet and closed steady with various August to January spreads. Spot upland prices held firm while New York spot eased softly. Export totals for July compare with prior year. Manchester yarns and fabrics show easing trade. sugar markets remain steady with refined sugar firm.
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