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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1889

Page

6

Money Market and Stock Market Summary for Boston and New York

The money market remains easy with clearing house loans at 1 percent. General market time loans range 8 to 5 percent, call loans 2 to 3 percent. New York exchanges top $118 million. Pacific Guano troubles bear markets. several rail and copper stocks move with mixed results. Auction notices and extensive bond offerings follow with numerous bonds and stocks listed for sale.

Dividend. The White Breast Fuel Company Quarterly

The White Breast Fuel Company declares a quarterly dividend of 1 percent payable February 11. The note specifies payment to shareholders on record and outlines the payment process.

The White Breast Fuel Company

Removal. Moseley & Co Move to New Merchants Bank Office

FS Moseley and Co have moved to new offices in the Merchants Bank Building at No 28 State Street confirming a relocation. The item notes the address change and the firm's continued operation from the updated premises.

Merchants’ Bank State St

New York Financial Markets Edge Down Amid Broad Decline

Money on call eased to 2 percent with slight gains in a handful of rails. Trading slowed after midmorning as the market remained heavy, with Nashville & Chattanooga strongest and St Paul and New England showing weakness. Bond and stock activity varied, with railroad issues and several large issues moving within tight ranges.

New York Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange St. Paul Burlington New England Richmond & West Point Nashville & Chattanooga Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis Big Four Chicago East Illinois Richmond & West Point Chattanooga Richmond & Alleghany Chespeake & Ohio Boston, Housac Tuanel & Western Burlington, Denver Des Moines & Fort Dodge Chicago & East Ilinois Mobile & Ohio Tron Mountains Shenandoah Valley St. Louis

London Financial Market Report and Bank of England Bullion Move

London at noon quotes Consols at 99 1/3 to 99 1/6 money and 99 for the account. US securities strong with United States 48 1/2, United States 44s at 111 1/2. Atlantic and Great Western firsts 34 1/2, Illinois Central 118, Mexican ordinary 43 1/2, Pennsylvania 57, Reading 25. Discounts in open market 2 1/2 to 2 3/4. Paris 3 per cent rente at 83 fr 70 c. Bank of England bullion on balance today £18,000.

Astrid Allonez Eeeveveee Arnold Eeenee Eewehere Atlantic Eteewreee Bonanza Devel’ Beeevecos B.& Mont Eraeere Bute Boston Cal Hela Ceaecertone Franklin Kearsarge Santa Fe Tamarack LAND Spinwall S . Weeee Boston W. P Eevee Boylston Street Krookline Peensbene Aif Campobello Weeerweeee French Bay Maverick Newpor Eeesere Laimoine Eeseereete Reese Ee Payson San Diego Eeeette Sullivan Topeka West Ind Winthrop Wollaston Atchison Aece At. & Pac Enee Do Inc B.& Mo Ernest Eeeee C.& W. Mich de Wis Fie Elk H It. S Eenee St. L. Lin Lnoz Oregon Lll Gw. C Puebl. & A.V Sonora St. Do & G Wis. Cen Do Inc Eere Atch Top F. Ve Athantic & Preg Boston & Albany Weston & Lowell Boston & Maine Boston & Providence Cal, Southern Central of Mass Lile G., Bo & Neveeseveee K.C Ft. S. & Gulf Co K & Wine Eveese K. c Cl. & Sp Louis Ev & St L K.C M P & Ark Maine Central Wis Cent Inc Bell Alan Old Colony Erie Rutland Swamit Lamson Union Pacific Heston Wat Power West End Cutler Land Oerenee Wisconsin Central Frenchman’s Bay Lamoine Ree Harbour Eastman Car Lost & Mont Lamson Store Ser. Co Pullman Palace Car Co Osceola Re ULNCY Toyania Fe Eee Yamarack Tear Bost & Amwse At & Pac Bost & Low Cin, San & Cleve Conn Concord Ny&nee Nilman Pal R& Mo Cb&n Fts&g Fts & M Ee Og & Lchamecon Eng Cutler Lanseer Eeeee Lamoine Ee Newort Eer Eae San di Hoyo Cacverees Sullivan Harbor Aumaniic Ce Cere Bonanza Bost & Montcoppertes Cal & Hoc Eeee Cin, Sand& Cleve Fitchburg London United States Pennsylvania Paris Bank of England

Fire outbreaks hit mills and homes across several towns

The Riverdale cotton mill in Worcester suffered major fire damage, putting 150 workers out of work as 210 looms and equipment were wrecked. Loss estimated at 50 000 dollars with 146 000 insured. Additional blazes burned a Gardner house, a deaf school in Chicago area, and a Revere street residence, with various losses and investigations underway.

Worcester Riverdale Paul Whitin Manufacturing Company Manufacturers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Companies Fireapura South Gardner Ellery C. Howe Charles O. Hough Fitchburg Mutual Curcaco Wabash Avenue Sixty-third Street

Obituary of Samuel N Bell of Manchester New Hampshire

The Hon. Samuel N Bell of Manchester NH died suddenly at North Woodstock from apoplexy. Born in Chester in 1829, he was son of Samuel Bell and Dora Bell and grandson of the late LL.D. Samuel Bell, a judge, governor and US senator. He studied at Dartmouth, practiced law, and served in Congress after 1871 and 1875. Wealthy real estate and railroad interests, Deer Park Hotel at North Woodstock, extensive NH business ties, and no marriage. Survived by a brother John J Bell of Exeter.

Samuel N. Bell Manchester N. H North Woodstock Mr. Bell Chester Samuel Dora Bell Samuel Bell Supreme Court New Hampshire United States Superior Court Dartmouth College William C. Clarke A. F. Stevens Congress Commonwealth Concord & Portsmouth Suncook Valley Pemigewasset Valley Franconia Notch Boston Concord Washington Lodge Adoniram Council Mt. Oreb Roya Arch Trinity Commandery Knights Templors John J. Bell Exeter

Boston Bank Sneaks Arrest Led to NY Detective Visit

Detective Adams of Inspector Byrne's staff from New York City arrived in Boston to identify Henry and Frank Ides, held on State street for robbery. Adams heads New York's rogue gallery, and Boston police will circulate their pictures nationwide. The suspects are held in $2000 each for the March term of the Superior Criminal Court.

Adams Byrne New York City Boston Henry Frank Ides State Street New York Superior Criminal Court

Boot and Shoe Buyers in Town

Albany brokers, scattered buyers from Penn and Md to Chicago and Texas appear in a listing of shoe merchants and buyers. Names include J Fearey Alleghany Penn. G M Daum J H Laws Co. A Weinberg Weinber Butler Penn. B C Huselton Pa Wate. M J Connell Bonner Mer Co Yo. D H Carpenter Catlettsburg Ky. J H Laws Co. MD Shay Shoe Co. Phelps Douge Palmer. G P Gore. W J Dallam. Metz Powell. M Lance. H Keiser Crawncaster. Mt Vernon. CS Parsons & Sons Tav. A D Morse Ad. W Huston Schmertz Co. W E Watson. G F Raymond Eggert Raymond. Joske Bros San Antonio. Buck Bros Savannah. A R Altmayer Co. Brown-Desnoyers Shoe Co. Peters Miller Shoe Co. B M Payne Co. H Hull Craw.

Albany Fearey J Fearey & Alleghany Penn Y & Son Bonner Mer Co Cincinnati M Daum H Laws & Co Catlettsburg H Carpenter U 5 Chicago D Shay Shay Shoe Co U S P Dodge Phelps, Douge & Palmer P Gore P Gore & Co Evansville Ind J Dallam J Dallam & Son Craw Leadville Col R Metz H Powell Metz & Powell Cats Zogar Bros Pakington P Lance Eecaieln H Keiser Crawncaster Vernon New York City Rarsons, Jr CS Parsons & Sons Omaha

Market Roundup Mixed Grain and Meat Prices

The report shows varied commodity tones with flour and butter firm or steady while corn and some cereals remain dull. Pork and poultry show activity, eggs and several fats hold steady or slow, and sugar products remain quiet amid broad price stagnation across farm goods.

Print Cloth Market Quiet in Fall River Trading

The print cloth market in Fall River stays steady with spot goods at 41 16c, and moderate business. Weekly sales reach about 135 000 pieces while deliveries track production and spot inventory remains practically bare.

Fall River

Wool Sales Show Strong Demand in London Auction

London wool sales attract heavy bidding with prices firm. Of 15,066 offered bales, 15,000 were withdrawn as buyers pursued Victoria and New South Wales lots among scoured and greasy grades. NSW and Queensland shipments quoted with varied per bale rates across regions.

London Victoria Wilson Wilson Erceldoune New South Wales Queensland South Australia Swan River Tasmania New Zealand Cane of Good Hope Natal

Grain markets show mixed moves as wheat turns nervy

Wheat was excited and nervous with shorts covering and buyers active. Corn rose with some covering of shorts while oats firmed. Regional quotes in St Louis and New York show cash and futures for wheat, corn, and oats with varied bids and highs.

Seaboard Williams & Co St Louis New York

The Fish Market Sees Steady Demand and Firm Prices

Market reports a modest uptick in demand across fish types with prices steady from last quotes. Mackerel shows better inquiry while supply begins to clear. cod, herring, and bloaters sell relatively well with prices firm. canned goods remain unchanged. Week’s receipts include mackerel, herring, codfish, lobster, and lines.

Nova Scotia Eastport Holme Labrador Georges Bay Bond Haddock Nashen

Gloucester Fish Market Reports Light Receipts and Steady Prices

Gloucester February reports show slight demand gains but light shore arrivals and steady prices across cod haddock halibut and hake. Quotations remain firm with fresh and frozen herring abundant as fleets prepare for March engagement and bank fishers.

Best Nova Scotia Norfolk Providence Gloucester Georges Grand and Western Bank Labrador Bay of Islands Newfoundland Georges Halibut Bank Grand Manan Danas

Flour and Grain Prices Amid Strong Wheat Market

Domestic flour prices rise with firm demand and upward wheat trend. The delivery mix includes blended patents and winter/spring patents with various bbl prices. Oats and corn markets show dull to firm tones across New York St Louis Milwaukee and Chicago, with No 2 white oats around 35 to 36 cents and steamer yellow corn in the mid forties.

Lear Minnesota Canada Superior Anada Roller Poperi Cee New York City Chicago St Louis Milwaukee Detroit Toledo Peoria Bush State

Profitable Investments Highlighted By Williams & Co

A list of sample trades shows profits from April to October across stocks like Lackawanna Lake Shore Northwest New England Canada Southern American Cotton Seed Oil Paul and Richmond & Terminal. Investments range from ten to one hundred dollars with net profits cited and dividends included. The note urges larger sums yield larger profits and offers mail or telegraph orders with confidentiality.

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