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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1890
Page
6
The Santa Fe company states in response to influential stockholders that it has altered its Deed of Trust. The changes follow the stockholders circular of December 16 and reflect the proposed modifications to the stock trust proposal.
Boston firm Kidder, Peabody & Co outlines additions to trustees George Magoun Thomas Bar ing Oliver Peabody John McCook Br Cheney Levi Wade William Rotch. Trust expires July 1 1895 and becomes effective after 800 000 shares deposited, with stock certificates exchanged for Trust Certificates entitling dividends and voting rights until expiration. Stockholders urged to forward certificates promptly to Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Co for transfer and custody.
Boston stock exchange sales at bank off icial report of bonds and marks from 10 a m. unclear text. reads like a brief financial item noting bond activity and official reporting from the exchange in Boston.
The close shows Reading stock leading a quiet day with heavy activity in Colorado Coal and tight overall list. Kansas & Texas bonds and Reading issues contribute most to a total of 1,780,000. The market ends near highs as Read ing shares surge in late trading while others remain muted.
The Boston money market remains firm with Clearing House loans up to 7 percent and call loans at 6 1 2 percent. City bids for a 400000 public park construction loan are opened by Acting Mayor Watson and City Treasurer Turner from several banks, totaling 2 million, with award deferred until Mayor Hart returns.
Auction list of mining companies banks railroads and mills with dozens of securities and notes dated February 8, 1890. Entries include Old Colony R R Plymouth brokerages Adams Express Co and multiple national banks along with city and regional railroad bonds and warrants.
Electric stocks listed by a Chicago firm cover several manufacturers including Western Electric Cable and Es Prestewa Mfg Co. The compilation notes various companies such as Union Electric Car, United States Mailbox Co, Thomson-Houston and welding concerns, highlighting a diverse but unclear industry snapshot.
Money on call was easy ranging from 2 to 4 with last loan at 2 and closing at 2. Sterling exchange weaker with actual business at 4.8324 for 60 day bills and 4.8714 for demand. Government and railroad bonds dull and firm. Stocks gained late with Missouri Pacific Chicago Gas and Sugar notable. Lake Shore rose to 106.78 amid higher turnover.
The San Francisco market reports official closing prices for mining shares on February 7. Listed securities include Mexican, Ophir, Crown Point, Savage, Commonwealth, Goldfield, and Norcross among others with varying per-share values such as 12.90 for Norcross and 2) for several tickers.
Currency and bond listings show the open market discount at 4.72 percent for short bills and 4.72 percent for three months. Notable prices include Mexican ordinary 83 percent, St Paul common 71, Reading 21, and bar silver 44.5. The Bank of England balance bullion today totals £90,000. In Paris, the Bank of Paris plans a Russian loan issue on February 20.
Treasurer Leland of the Boston Heating Company returns from a Florida vacation to find no progress on company affairs by February 1. Rumors say a new deal may let New York interests shift, but no definite action. Engineers report the street plant worsens from open main holes. winter travel on the Fall River line advertises comfort and safety for Boston to New York passengers.
Mackerel steady while coddish eases. Flour steady, corn quiet, oats firm, rye and graham flour unchanged. Cornmeal firm, oats meal slow, potatoes steady, sweet potatoes quiet. Butter firm, cheese slow, eggs firmer, poultry firm. Various fruits and meats show mixed activity with pork products active and fresh meats slow. Overall, distribution remains balanced with several items steady or firm and others slow or quiet.
In Fall River on February 7 the print cloth market was steady with 10,000 pieces of G4s sold at 3 and 2 cents per yard for delivery from April through October.
At London wool auctions 12 838 bales were offered with strong competition aside from South Australian greasies. Prices varied by region with Victoria 9500 bales and New South Wales 4890 bales listed for scoured, locks and pieces, greasy and other grades. Cape of Good Hope Natal and New Zealand also reported offerings and rate quotes.
Pressure to sell from Gloucester keeps prices weak with picks of large pickle cured at 83 76 and medium at 3 374% per quintal. Dry Bank sales weak. shore cod and Georges varied. Jobbers pay about 50 cents more per quintal in small lots. Hake, haddock, pollock, and cod prices listed with general dull trade and few new arrivals. Canned goods steady though stock small. lobsters firm, sardines in fair demand. Fresh fish supply liberal, prices easing. frozen and shellfish prices largely unchanged. Weekly Boston fish receipts show mixed movements across mackerel, herring, pollock, and other categories.
The fish trade shows no improvement in salt fish demand with small transactions across all kinds. Mackerel prices hold steady while codfish sell from first hands at lower prices. Lenten trade opens slowly and may not reach former salted fish levels due to high prices and fresh fish handling facilities. Reports mention the schooner Alice off Cape of Good Hope and expected mackerel shipments. Massachusetts candidates for inspector-general of fish show Noah Mayo as leading, with James Emery Jr also mentioned. interest grows despite historically low returns due to light mackerel catches. Salt mackerel market remains dull with little price change and recent receipts tallied at about 921 barrels overall.
Receipts and prices for corn, oats, and white wheats across New York Chicago and St Louis. Markets mostly steady or weaker with firm oats, No 2 whites around 24 to 26 cents, and various track and elevator quotations. Flour markets show limited demand and steady to quiet prices for rye, graham, cornmeal, and oatmeal.
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