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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1890

Page

6

Tariff Debate Narrowly Focuses On Lead Ore Duty

Washington August 25. Senate considers extending debate on the tariff bill and sets a Sept. 8 final vote date if agreed. Paragraph 103 raises a 12 cent per pound duty on lead ore with 14 cents on lead in silver ores. Coke and others press to substitute free-entry provisions or lower rates, citing impact on mining and smelting across Texas Kansas City Chicago and St. Louis. The House acts on related measures and Lafayette statue delay.

Washington Senate Plumb Capitol Blair Butler Aldrich Gorman Mr. Cullom Chamber Williseness Mr. Ingalls Gormeau Rhode Island Coke Mexico Lie Texas Kansas City Chicago St. Louis Arizona United States Reagan Carlisle Republic of Mexico City of Secretary of the Treasury Department Mr. Carliste Carliste McPherson West Republican Party New York the Tribune Stewart Teller Lead Trust Rocky Mountains New England Kansas Nebraska Colorado Montana Idaho Great Northwest Kentucky Missouri New Jersey Messrs Northwest Mr. Gray Republic South America Ephesus Diana Ephesians Demetrius Mr. Stewart St. Paul St. Paul's Jones Nevada Bates Lafayette Jackson White House Congress House Lewis F. Watson Pennsylvania Quay Watson Cameron, Caullom Faulkner Lu A. m

Prospect update and market snapshot from Boston and New York

The ore lode south of No 8 shaft remains wide and productive at depth with improving prospects near levels 15 to 17 and no value found by the diamond drill. Sugar certificates drift 77 to 75 percent, closing 76. Money market eases with 7 percent at clearing house and 5 to 7 percent on time loans. Exchange activity rises in Boston and New York. copper stocks firm and London copper prices move up. Widespread financial indicators show reserve gains, lower deficits, and active but uneven stock trading.

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House Actions and Memorials Reported in Washington

In Washington on Aug 25 the conference report on the sundry civil appropriation bill was adopted after explanation. Senate amendments to the river and harbor bill were not acted upon and a conference was ordered. A resolution sought federal rules to curb armed nonofficial detectives in interstate commerce. A bill to require railroads to install automatic couplers and brakes was reported. Rep. O Neill announced Rep. Watson's death and a funeral committee was appointed. The House adjourned in memory. The Acushnet Mills declared a $2 quarterly dividend. American Waltham Watch Company issued a 4 percent semi annual dividend payable Sept 1.

Washington Cannon Illinois Senate Quinn New York Committee On the Judiciary Albany Caldwell Ohio Committee On Railroads and Canals O’ Neill Pennsylvania Watson Messrs. Culbertson McAdoo Craig Townsend Marsh, Wallace Kerr

Income Gold Bonds Interest Declared by ATCHISON TOPEKA SANTA FE

The Board of Directors declares that the Income Gold Bonds are entitled to 4 percent interest in full for the income period ended June 30 1890. Interest will be paid after Sept 1 at offices in Boston New York and London. Holders with coupons or scrip must present for payment and cancellation. Registered bond interest will be remitted by Union Trust Company New York.

Boston National Bank of North America Union Trust Company New York Baring Brothers & Company London Dune iSiu Union Trust Company of New York

New York Market Quietly Steady Amid Slim Movements

Money on call eased to 2 percent with last loan at 2 percent and discounts firmed. Sterling exchange steady with bills at 4.82 and 4.86, government and railroad bonds dull, stocks fluctuated after noon but small advances limited to St Paul Wheeling & Lake Erie pre ferred and Missouri Pacific. Close maintained a dull to firm tone as uneasy money conditions lingered and short interest held.

New York Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange St. Paul Wheeling & Lake Erie Missouri Pacific St. Louis Canada Southern Lake Snare Louisville & Nashville

Electric Stocks and Company Prices

Electric stocks listed include Eastern Electric Cable Company at 60 52. Gethins Electrical Mfg. Company at 2 and 3. Union Electric Car Company at 44 4. Thomson-Houston Company at 50 42. Thomson European Electric Welding Company also noted.

Eastern Electric Cable Company, Ptd Gethins Electrical Mfg. Company Union Electric Car Company Thomson-Houston Company Thomson European Electric Welding Company Acveeve

Foreign Financial Reports from London Markets

London financial notices list Consols at 967 16 for money and 969 16 for account. United States 4s at 106 42, Atlantic & Great Western bonds and Canadian pacific yields shown. Rate of discount in open market 3 percent. Paris advices cite 3 percent rates at 94 francs 6742 centimes. Bar silver at 54 d.

London United States Atlantic & Great Western Great Western Pacife Erie Illinois Central St. Paul New York Paris

Dry goods and farm products show active trade and firm prices

Commercial notes report dry goods demand strong with fall and winter wear orders rising, cotton goods quiet but firm, woollen lines steady with good demand for prints ginghams and dress goods. Farm items vary with butter and cheese firm, pork products steady, and fruits in good demand.

California New England China

The Cotton and Wool Trades Slow in Border Markets

The weeklong decline in cotton prices continued with weaker spot and futures as liberal port receipts pulled down values and exports rose. Wool stocks rose while buyers held back, keeping markets steady but cautious amid softer tones in New York and Europe. Flour and meal receipts totaled 6,793 barrels and 6,105 sacks of wheat flour today.

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