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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1891

Page

6

The Fruits of Protection a Republican Board’s Findings

An Ohio analysis by the State Decennial Board of Equalization shows a decade of shifting realty values with farm land value dropping while town and city property rose sharply. The report notes farm values fell by about 15 percent over ten years, despite large outlays on improvements, and county populations shifted toward cities as farm numbers declined.

N. S Ohio Republican Board of Equalization McKinley

Ohio Farmers Rally Against McKinlaym Advocates

1880 report notes farmers in Ohio across counties showing rising concern and unexplainable drift toward the McKinlaym position, challenging its supporters and suggesting broader regional sentiment beyond a single county.

Ohio McKinlaym

Chemung Republicans split at Horseheads convention clash

The Chemung Republican factional fight ended in Horseheads with Fassett leading the regulars and Flood Langdon supporters forming a rival convention. Delegates were seated on both sides amid accusations of bossism and meddling by Democrats. Bolters plan to attend the State convention as the regulars organize a county committee for fall canvass.

Elmira N. F. Tames Chemung Horseheads Fassett Platt House Congressman Flood Flood Langdon General Langdon Jonas Vanduser Harrison Vanduser Henry Flood Platt Republican Party Mr. Fassett Elimirans Washington Public Buildings Committee Illinois Noyes Jonas S. Vancluser George McCann A. K. Fitch Benamin D. Smith C. J. Langdon Thomas J. Sloat Fassett Archie Baxter William RK Compton Tt. McCarthy Fennell J. Monroe Shoemaker Wilson Eugles H. de V. Pratt Abner Cright Tomas Hibbard Henderson Gaylord C. E. Welles Charles A. Patford Collector Fassett Colonel Baxter

Ex-Emperor allocates library to Brazilian institutions

The ex-Emperor proposes a committee to select works for the Brazilian Historical and Geographical Institute. A special collection would be named for his wife Theresa Christiana Mana, with related antiquities under Princess D Leopoldina. The rest goes to the National Library. Provisional government holds jewels and papers. pension details pending.

Dom Pedron Iy. K Mail and Express Jose da Silva Costa Taunay and Rohan Castro Joao Severeando da Fonseca Brazilian Historical and Geographical Institute Theresa Christiana Mana D. Leopoldina National Library Emress Dom Pedro Congress

Boston & Maine Petition for New Stoneham Branch

Boston and Maine seeks approval from Railroad Commissioners to build a branch line from near Oak Grove on the Western division to a point on the Boston and Lowell line in Stoneham. Hearing set for next Wednesday at 10 a.m. A proposed road championed by Stoneham voters.

Boston & Maine Stonehaam Railroad Commissioners Boston & Maine Railroad Oak Grove Station Boston & Lowell Stoneham

General Grant's Widow Arrives En Route To Salkill?

Mrs. Julia Dent Grant widow of General Ulysses S Grant has reached Erneston for a brief stop while traveling, as local residents note her appearance and movement through town.

General Grant Erneston, N Sal

Money and stocks show prices rise amid bank demand

Boston aug 17 money rates ease while New York banks lose reserve. calls 5 6 percent time money firm at 6 6 percent. New York stock market rises amid Union Pacific gains and broad advance as copper and other issues rally. six month and half year figures show mixed earnings, with notable increases in deposits and loans but reduced gross earnings.

New York

New York Stock Sales Report

Total sales today 125,900 shares vs 203,100 yesterday and 208,100 Thursday. Principal stocks listed with daily highs and lows: American Catalyst? Rectifiers? Am. Cat. Rect&.s ss. 20 2014 AM oes. 2750. 405 4014 46Ye 46% 4350 Con. Gas Lead Tr. 1644, 2.65 ib%elb ib%e 158% 1644.

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Boston Stock Exchange Official Report for August 16 1891

The Boston Stock Exchange releases the day’s official sales report detailing the highest and lowest prices, along with the closing bid and asked prices for Saturday August 16 1891. The document records market activity and price ranges observed during the session.

Market Update Reflects Mixed Bond and Bill Rates

London reports at 12:30 p m United States bonds and Canadian issues showing varied firsts and discounts. Ottawa notes 1 percent discount on open market bills including short and three month maturities. Banks, exchanges and bidders digest diverse rates for Mexican and Reading issues amid general market activity.

London United States New York Pennsylvania Ohio Canada Pacific Erie St. Paul Reading

New York Financial News Highlights Market Rally and Rates

Money on call remained easy with no loans, rates at 8 percent. Prime mercantile paper steadier with Eastern buyers, but unchanged at 5 to 7 percent. Sterling quiet with bankers' bills near 4.8442 for 60 days and 4.86 for demand. Government and railroad bonds dull but firm. bar silver at 98. The stock market showed renewed activity and overall gains as bulls and London buyers supported leaders like Missouri Pacific, Union Pacific, and grangers. Railroad bonds traded actively with total two-hour business around $607,000 led by Atchison and St. Louis Southwestern. Some leading issues rose, Oregon Improvements to 64 4, Kansas & Texas second to 39 percent, with widespread higher prices.

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Electric stocks and offerings from major firms listed

Thomson-Houston Electric Co. quoted at 40 and 8.4. preferred 24 1/4. Fort Wayne Electric Co. and Westinghouse appear, with European Welding Co. and Detroit Electric Co. also noted. Eastern Electric Cable Co. listed with preferred figures, reflecting a varied slate of industrial securities.

F. W. Prescott & Co Devonshire Street Thomson-Houston Electric Co Wayne Electric Co Westinghouse Telectel European Welding Co Detroit Electric Co Fastern Electric Cable Co

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