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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1889

Page

6

Money Market Dull With Rates Steady In Boston

The Boston money market Friday evening Aug 28 remained extremely dull and quiet. Few borrowing banks at the clearing kept the rate at 5 percent. Time loans ranged from 4 1 4 to 6 percent and loans on call with collateral from 3 4 4 to 4 1 4 percent. Clearing House balances loaned at 3 percent, New York funds sold at 16 to 20 cents per $1000 discount. Exchanges and balances figures show a softer pace versus a year ago. Government securities held steady with notable quotes for 40 and 6s. Foreign exchange and bullion activity appear constrained, with copper and rail stock movements limited amid broad market softness.

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Bondholders reorganize St Louis and Chicago railroad

The August disclosure shows a $600,000 first mortgage 5 percent bond issue to take up $500,000 old first mortgage bonds and coupons. Capital stock to be $1,300,000 preferred and $1,500,000 common, with old consolidated bonds issued at par in both stocks and the rest aimed at the new company.

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Wall Street Day Ends Quiet After Midday Weakness

New York markets opened modestly lower and drifted dull through the day with foreign buying and profit taking curbing losses. St Paul and Missouri Pacific fell to 69% while Reading and Lackawanna retained some activity. Pullman spiked to 180 before a late rally, and railroad bonds remained weak with total sales around $624,000.

New York Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange St. Paul Missouri Pacific St. Louis Reading Lackawanna Burlington Rock Island Stock Exchange Grangers St. Paul and Cnier Pullman Atlantic & Pacific Northwestern Consuls Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Colorado Coal

Foreign Financial Reports Tone in London Markets

London financial notes show Atlantic and Great Western firsts at 321 percent, Canadian Pacific 6258, Erie 28, St Paul common 7244, New York Central 109, Pennsylvania 58, Reading 22, and money rate 2.2 percent. Discount rates for open market bills list 2 1/2 and 3 months at 2 3/8 to 2 7/8 percent, with further updates for short bills at 2 percent.

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Market fish reports keep steady tone amid mixed demand

The column details varied prices and activity across fish markets with mackerel and cod offerings prominent. It notes steady to firm prices for butter, cheese, eggs, and meats, while overall fish trade remains cautious as arrivals and demand shift, and forecasts a fall harvest stretch beginning late September into October.

Horsford Acid Phosphate Makes Delicious Lemonade

A teaspoonful added to a glass of water yields a refreshing invig orating drink. Tasted hot or cold, it sweetens to preference and offers a crisp, energizing beverage option.

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Fall River Cloth Market Steady at 3 4e for 64 by 64

Print cloth market in Fall River remains quiet and steady at 3 4e for 64 by 64. Week shows fair business with sales estimated at 170000 pieces.

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Wheat and corn slide as futures markets weaken and fear growth

The option markets report a broad wheat decline with December near 77% and similar drops in corn. Futures, cash demand fading, and favorable weather weigh on prices amid ample receipts. French crop outlook lifted, while grain and pork sectors face bearish pressure.

Chicago Gilman, Cheney & Co Boston Seaboard Bears

Mackerel Fleet Improves Catches Across New England Ports

The week brings better news for the mackerel trade with larger fares landed. Gloucester reports 140 bbls plus 30 to 50 bbls from other vessels, while Block Island Eastern Shore and North Bay contribute. prices firm and demand strong. New England fleet totals 1289 bbls, with 600 from Block Island, 500 from Eastern Shore, and 650 from North Bay. receipts compare unfavorably to last year.

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Flour and Grain Prices for Carload Lots

Market notes show domestic flour quotations for wholesale and jobbing, with steady demand and buyers seeking supplies. Inspections record 108 carlots of various grains including wheat, corn, and oats, while flour receipts for today total 3098 bushels and 7200 sacks versus 4200 bushels and 6220 sacks a year ago. Prices list spring patents for September shipment at 550 dollars, with ranges for fine, extra, and various wheat and patent grades.

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Grain Market Roundup With Mixed Wheat and Oats Prices

St Louis and Chicago markets show mixed oats and white wheat with quiet shipment demand. Receipts total 67 000 and 114 000 bushels respectively while prices cling to nominal levels for No 2 white oats and various No 2 white and No 3 white grades. Rye flour and graham flour quoted steady with moderate demand. cornmeal receipts improve as markets eye shipments and on track bids.

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