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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1890

Page

6

Money Market Firmer With 6 Percent Loans in Boston

The Boston money market shows firmer tone with some Clearing House loans at 6 percent. General market rates range from 5 to 6 1/2 percent, with collateral calls at 5 1/4 to 6 1/2 percent. New York funds sold at 15 to 20 cents per $1000 discount. Exchange totals and government securities held steady amid dull local stock action.

Stock Trust amendments and bearer certificates proposed

Boston firm outlines changes to a stock trust with added trustees and extended term to July 1 1895 or 1900, deposit requirement of 300,000 shares, and listing plans in Boston New York and London. It urges stockholders to exchange certificates for Stock Trust Certificates, to deposit stock, and to participate at once.

George C. Magoun Thomas Baring Oliver W. Peabody John Jo. McCook B. B. Cheney Levi C. Wade Boston William J. Rotch New Bedford Mass New York London Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company Milk Street Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fé Railroad Company George C. Magonn Johun J. McCook B.P. Cheney William J. Roreh Boston Cafe Deposit and Trust Company Kldder, Peabody & CO Devonshire Street

Railway Gamer Issue Limited to 27000 Per Mile Terminals

The issue can retire at 105 and interest with full draw limits. sale at 95 and interest, no partial draw. Deliverable February 4 with tight reserved price.

Brown Bros. & Co. Boston January 24 1899

Boston firm Brown Brothers & Co. records show a transaction dated January 24 1899. The itemized note references Boston as the location and indicates internal bookkeeping details for the period.

Stock report and bond sales from Boston and Chicago markets

Reports show Bond sales totaling 1 703 100 dollars with Kansas & Texas and Reading issues advancing. New York Stock Exchange notes ongoing activity, with mining and utility stocks cited. Chicago wheat futures weaken after firm open amid weather and flood concerns. corn and hogs also fall as selling pressure grows.

Electric Stocks Display From Major Makers

Eastern Electric Cable Co. preferred 51 1 2 52. Gethina Electrical Miz. Co. and Union Electric Car Company listed with single price hints. Thomson-Houston Co. and Thomson-European Welding shown with scattered figures and codes reflecting 19th century exchange data.

Eastern Electric Cable Co Gethina Electrical Miz. Co Union Electric Cart Co States Mailbox Co Thomson-Houston CO Thiomson

Market Notes and Bank Rates Across Cities

London markets report Consols at 3 16 for money and 97 for the account. Illinois Central 122 1/4, Mexican ordinary 19 1/2, St Paul common 71, New York Central 109, Pennsylvania 66. Open market discount rate 4 1/2 percent. Paris rates show 3 percent venues at 87 francs 60 centimes. Bank of England bullion balance today 8000 pounds. bullion rose 362000 in a week. reserve to liability 44.20 percent. Paris weekly Bank of France gold up 1,060,000 francs and silver 2,175,000. Bank of Bombay boosts discount rate to 1 1/2 percent.

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New York Stock Market Activity on February Day

Money on call remained easy in New York on February 6 with rates from 3% to 5, prime mercantile paper at 4 4 6, and bar silver at 96 Sterling exchange steady with actual bills at 4.8344 for 60 days and 4.3712 on demand. Government bonds and railroad bonds were dull, while portions of the market showed animation with Reading Jersey Central and Sugar among the most active. Reading rose to 41, Sugar advanced from 56 to 59, Manhattan reached 103 to 105, and Louisville & Nashville gained about a point as overall activity remained firm but uneven.

Boston Tveb New York Chicago St. Louis St. Francisco Telegraph New Orleans Bank Charleston Savannah Messrs. Brewster, Cobb & Estabrook City of Detroit Secretary of the Treasury Reichsmarks Atchison California Southern Atchnson Atlantic & Pacific Atantic & Pacific Chicago & West Michigan Railroad Wisconsin Central Kuhn, Loeb & Co Norfolk & Western Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Chicago, Burlington & Northern Flint & Pere Marquette Mexican Central Oregon Short Line Union Pacific Hillard Chicago & Eastern Illinois Eastern D4i General Lawrence Frank Jones Leopold Morse New York & New England Charlies A. Prince New York & New England Railroad Richard M. Saltonstall Newton Lamson Store Titcomb Lamson W.S. Lamson Commiittee Lurton Stock Car Company Eben Dia Iiso Centennial Boston & Montana Bold Cammet & Hecla Krearsance Butte & Boston Franklin Olcott Committee Missouri, Kansas , Texas Railroad Central Trust Company Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange Colorado Syami Manhattan Reading Jersey Central Stock Island Louisville & Nashville Sugaron Manhattan Louisville New Albany

Boston Veterans Firemen Dinner Held At American House

The Boston Veteran Firemen's Association held its annual dinner at the American House with 125 members and guests. President William T. Cheswell chaired, Captain John S. Camrell served as toastmaster, and Robert G. Fitch entertained as orator of the evening.

Boston Veteran Firemen’s Association Mombers William T. Cheswell Johns Camrell L. P. Webber Boston Fire Department George S. Willis Pittsfield Fire Department E. Leighton KE. N. Hall A. C. Winsor J. H. Kenyon W A. Spooner Mose

City Officials Travel to New York for Wiring Superintendency

A city special committee of City Council members plus Fire Marshal Willcomb, Fire Alarm Superintendent Flanders, and several reporters left New Haven for New York at midnight via the Shore Line to discuss a superintendent of electric wires. They expect to return tomorrow morning. Aldermen Carruth and Stacey did not accompany. Expenses said to be covered by Boston Electric Light Company.

New York City Council Willcomb Flanders Shore Line Boston Electric Light Company Carruth and Stacey

Aid for Barnwell Families Receives Donations

The Hon. John D. Long acknowledges contributions for Barnwell Massachusetts families of the massacred men. Totals include 299 17, two dollars 74, Higginson 2, Felt Osgood 10, Mrs Edwin Butley North Scituate and others bringing the grand total to 392 1/2.

Barnwell 5. C John D. Long Barnwell, & C Ty. W. Higginson J. Felt Osgood Edwin Butley North Scituate Laws Otey

12:00 Noon Train on New York & New England RailRoad

An especial favorite with ladies and others travelling at their leisure is the 12:00 noon train on the New York & New England Railroad, reaching New York at 6:30 p.m. This train has parlor cars and well built coaches, and includes a dining car between Geston and Hartford.

New York & New England Railroad New York Geston Hartford

Mine Host of the Revere House Hosts Delightful Suppers

The Revere House is noted for charming private dinners and supper parties with a host famous for preparing delightful little spreads that attract a steady flow of gentleman guests dining with friends.

Revere House

Commercial matters and commodity prices report

Flour, corn, oats, and rye show mixed demand with cornmeal firm and oatmeal dull. Butter and cheese steady, potatoes and sweet potatoes soft, hay quiet, and livestock prices mixed. Pork products active while fresh beef and othe r meats pace slowly. Fruits, nuts, and oils vary, with Florida oranges slow and cranberries unchanged.

Florida Almeria

Print cloth market holds steady amid moderate demand

Fall River reports a steady print cloth market with buying at 312 cents per yard for early delivery. Weekly sales reach about 125000 pieces including spots and contract jobs, indicating continued demand across deliveries and contracts.

Fall River

The Leather Trade Market Report

The leather market shows steady demand across grades with cheaper hides rising and higher grades selling more briskly. Hemlock-sole stock remains ample though lower grades scarce. prices mostly firm with some prospect of gains if demand continues.

Woburn Buenos Ayres Montevideo California Lee Lla

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