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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1887

Page

6

Money Market Dull in Boston and New York Clearing

The Boston Evening Money Market closes dull with rates largely unchanged. New York clearing figures show steady 6 percent for borrowing banks, lighter outside paper, and a mixed load of gold and currency movements.

Boston Mercantile Clearing House New York Ross Ances New York Clearing House

Union Pacific cuts freight rates to Denver 20 percent

A Chicago special notes Union Pacific reducing Missouri River to Denver freight by 20 percent with Dec 12 effective. First class rates drop from 210 to 1.70 and second class from 175 to 8.45 while other market moves and earnings reports touch Pacific railroad inquiry and regional stock activity. The note cites earnings deficits for Oregon Navigation and tariff changes by the Chicago Burlington & Quincy and Wisconsin lines, plus bond and stock shifts across several carriers and copper stocks rally on the London and New York markets.

Chicago Union Pacific Missouri River Denver the Chronicle Oregon Navigation Pacifi Railroad Investigating Commission Anderson Pattison Burlington & Quincey Wisconsin Burlington & Quincy Illinois McNulta Verkins Guadalajara Flint & Pere Marquette Wisconsin Central Cincinnati Sandusky & Cleveland Columbus Springfield Atchison Atchison Land Grants Atlantic & Pacific Chicago, Burlington & Northern California Southern Chicago, Kansas & Western Boston & Albany New York & New England Fitchburg Preferred Providence & Worcester Boston & Maine Providence Stonington Stonington Steamship San Diego Land San Diego Union San Diego West End Frenchman’s Bay Bell Telephone Calumet & Heela Tamarack Quincy Osceola Franklin Armold Kearsarge Anouez South Side Catalpa London New York News Bureau Calumet Huron Lengt

Dividend Declarations From Local Firms

Amory Manufacturing declares $3 per share. Stark Mills proclaims $40 per share. Orleans Tea Company sets $3 per share. Portsmouth Great Falls & Conway Railroad bonds $450 per share payable December 15.

Amory Manufacturing Company Stark Mills Company Orleans Cape Cod T Ea Company Portsmouth, Great Falls & Conway Railroad Company

New York Financial Market Snapshot and Bond Movements

Money on call eased to 3 percent with last loan at 3 and bars at 3. Sterling around 4.81 on bills and demand. Government and railroad bonds were steady, Union Pacific and St Paul led gains up to 1.5 percent. Weekly bond sales totaled 4.78 million, with mixed price movements across rail and regional issues.

New York Chicago St. Louis San Francisco New Orleans Charleston Savannah United States National Bank Reichsmarks London New York City Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange Union Pacific St. Paul Iroad Louisville New Albany Chicago Firsts Tennessee Coal and Iron Birmingham Northwestern Chicago & Indiana Coals Indiana, Bloomington & Western Firsts Northern Pacific

Market notes from London Paris Berlin and Frankfurt week

Financial bulletin reports mixed activity across major exchanges. London discounts held at 3 months and short rates with varied stock movement, British railway shares stronger on speculative demand while American rails lagged. Paris bourse posted gains aided by Sadi Carnot victory, with rentes and Crédit Foncier up. Panama Canal shares fell. Berlin and Frankfurt markets showed firmer and more active trading with modest overall advances.

Milwaukee & St. Paul Common New York Central Pennsylvania Central Philadelphia & Reading London Dee Stock Exchange Paris Crédit Foncier Sadi-Carnot Forte Suez Canal Panama Canal Berlin Frankfort

Commodity Market Rundown Shows Mixed Movement Across Goods

Copper strengthens while tin remains irregular and various staples display differing signals. Flour, corn, oats, and rye hold firm or steady. eggs and beans show firm or active movement. meat and dairy items vary from quiet to steady amid a generally balanced demand.

London Market Wrap Confirms Consols and Pacific Prices

London prices show Consols at 101 9 16 for money and 101 13 16 for the account. Canadian Pacific quoted at 56 44. Also noted: Hong Kong and India lines, and Central trading levels.

London Canadian Pacific Hie Dinos Central

Metal market shows record tin prices and high copper gains

The piece reports ongoing metal market speculation with tin at record highs and copper up about 60 percent from a year earlier. It details London and New York spot prices, daily moves, and varied activity in tin plates, lead, spelter, zinc, and iron.

New York London N. Y Atlantic Philadelphia Authority Tennsylvania Baltimore Gray Forge Gray Loree Eglinton Glengarnock Gyrthsherrie New England Sefor Shell Ske

Flour and Grain Markets Hold Firm Amid Milling Shortfalls

Market reports show flour prices firm as Minneapolis mills face water power shortages and some withdraw from the market. Winter patents quoted around 476 6 10, spring patents near 6 5 60, Rome country mills about 100 below. Jorbers demand improves though reluctant to pay high prices. Corn stays firm with light offerings and steamers sold on track at 68 cents, in elevator at 70 cents. few spot offerings, most sales to arrive.

Minneapolis Rome Jorbers

Oats and grains trading steady amid firm prices

Quiet oats activity on spot and futures with mixed bids for No 2 white oats and various months and years. Millfeed, cornmeal, and flour are firm with upward drift. barley, malt, and hops show subdued or mixed movement. prices quoted for sacks, exports, and different grades across wheat and corn markets.

St Louis Michigan Minnesota Canada Superior Canada Canada Extra Sue New York Eastern

Market Reports Reflect Quiet Trade Across Commodities

Butter and eggs show firm or quiet demand with stable prices while cheese remains unchanged. Beans grasses and potatoes stay steady notes of scarcity for yellow eyes and Virginias. Jersey double heads fetch 3 756 400. hay and straw prices steady. poultry and game demand mixed. multiple regional creamery and cheese quotes listed.

Jersey New York Vermont Vermont Dairy Northern Choice Ohio Choice Ile Northern Sage New Hampshire Canada Michigan Nova Scotia Island New Brunswick West Timothy Red Top East Swale Houlton Hebrons Aroostook Aroostook Hebrons Burbanks Northern Hebrons Norfolk

Market Report: Butter Steady in Chicago and New York

In Chicago butter is firm with light receipts. Western ordinary extra sells at 27 and 28 cents. Cheese is steady. Eggs steady at 22420 for Western extra. In New York butter is quiet and firm. Cheese quiet and steady. Eggs firm. Beans steady. Dried apples unchanged.

Chicago New York

Fruit Market Steady with Auctions Noted for Oranges

Fruit market shows little change with Harris & Co selling 2500 boxes Florida oranges and 863 plebis Almeris rapes at auction Tuesday. Apples, cranberries, dried fruits and nuts largely steady with firm quotes for select Florida oranges and Cape Cod cranberries. various prices listed for apples, cranberries, bananas, oranges, lemons and nuts.

H Harris & Co Florida Hubbardston York State Baldwins Cape Cod Country Aspinwall Port Limon Jamaica Palermo

Steamers Arrive With Potatoes and Oranges

The Norfolk boat due Monday carries 16 barrels of sweet potatoes and 1142 boxes of oranges. The Savannah boat delivers 10,300 boxes of oranges.

Norfolk Savannah

Market Prices Reported For Vegetables And Produce

A list of price quotes for onions Maltas cabbages beets Hubbard turban carrots lettuce turnips and related items. Prices are given per basket barrel or box with various local denominations and brands such as Western St Andrews and French items. Practical trading figures for native produce and cash options are noted.

St Andrews

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