Money Market and Stock Trading Report
The Boston money market remains quiet with large loanable funds and easy rates. Government securities hold firm while Chicago Burlington & Quincy stock falls below par amid bear chatter and looming dividend questions. notable activity shifts to related rail and mining shares in Boston and New York markets.
One Thousand Dollar Denomination Bonds Details
Bonds dated June 1, 1887 due June 1, 1907. Coupons payable June 1 and December 1. Principal and semi annual interest payable at the Boston and Maine Railroad Treasurer's office in Boston. Boston and Lowell Railroad leased for 99 years to Boston and Maine Railroad from June 22, 1887. Interest on Lowell bonds to be paid and dividends on stock: 7 percent for ten years, 8 percent thereafter until 1986.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Maine RR
Boston
Boston & Lowell Railroad
Boston & Maine Railroad
Dividends Declared by Firms Including Corsicana Loan Agency
The Consolidated Adjustable Shoe Company declares a quarterly dividend of 144 per cent. The Texas Loan Agency of Corsicana Texas pays its regular semi annual dividend of 7 per cent on March 1 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Adjustable Shoe Company Bes
Texas Loan Agency
Corsicana
Tex
London Market Summary and Bank of England Note
London financial report lists Atlantic and Western firsts at 34% Canadian Pacific 63% Erie 29% Erie seconds 105 St Paul 64% Pennsylvania 56% Mexican Central firsts 72% Money market at 2% 8 2% Illnois Central 116% Paris rente 83 fr 60 ct India Council bills allotted at a decline Bank of England bullion withdrawn £135000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Stock Exchange
McKay & Bigelow Hee
Boylston Los
Chelsea Gaslight Co
Farmers’ Loan and IT. Co
Kan
Yenetws
Seewe
Buat & L Cham
ASBO
Ee Cease Sonora
Eurneneaee
New Inn
Ampshire
Cambridge Ga
Bell
Leeveceoditos
Lawrence Os
Mercer Eter
UNOS
Diego
Union Bank
Bank of the Republic
Ieee
Suiliv
Nat
Revere Hank
Suffolk Nat
Hank
Eevnee
Atlantic
Howard Sat
Banuk
Phenix Nat. Bank
Hartford
Bost & Monrae
Dos
Hoott Cotten Mil i . Eee
Erteer
Serene Nation
Eeewnrer Oreelj
Thorvdise Sifg
Eetewne Sane
Everees Eee
Lotten Mtscca Avis
Santa Fe
Loweh Mfg
At & Pac
Merrimack
A.T
Northern RR
N. A
Eeweareres
Ee Quincy RR
Pl Ridge CO
Bost & AW
Snitol Cordage Co
Bost & Maine
Sugar Refineries Co
Boat & Roy
McKa Heel
Alasd
Cess
Ube
Boston & Roxbury Mill
Salen Gaslight
Loylston Ins. Co
St. Johnsbury
Nice
Fitchburg Ee
Fitchbu
Bentes
Eston & Maine
Hannibal & St. Io
Ewes
Rock & Ft
Lory Northern
Poston & Albany
Sovases Oom
Union Pue
Ling, & Col
Pullman Pal
Iik
West End
Dhoula
Boston
Ancnet
Eee
Eeeeuseeseeees
Buc
Arnold
Seers
H —P Devel
B.& Mont
Bute
Catalpa
Franklin
Kearsarge
Quincy
Eeteere Tamarack
Ener
Aspinwall
Boothbay
Boston W.P
Boylston Street
Brookline
Campobello
East Orton
Fesse
French Bay
Payson Eee
San Diego
Sullivan
West Ind
TopeRa
Winthrop
Wollaston
Atchison
L. G. Ts
At. & Pac
Ye B
K. C
Re & N
Zus
Sy Nor
Pac
P. D.V
Lyly
Lee Oregon S$. L
Ts C C. Cou
Vo Sonora
St. Jon G
Union Pacific Ee
Wis. Cen
Do Lnc Bs
Pach
O.ccees &S. Powe Atlantic
Boston & Albany
Boston & Maine
Boston & Lowell
Hoston & Providence
Onnal
Cal. Soucheri
Mass
U. & Sete
Canton
Conn
River
Col Trust
le GE Neeewesee
Ee - Bag
A & Pine
Ts & G
Louis
Ev & Stl
MQM
St. Aives
Rutland
Maine Central
Yicees Veneer
Lamson
Gulony
Ee Cosse
Frenchman’s Bay
Union Pacific
Kavheasse
Penascot Land
Sullivan Agar
Wisconsin Central
West En
Eesearceeeuens Avioncz
Liost & Mont
Erie
Cal & Ee
arBarge
Eastman Car Eater
Wilson W. Fay & Co
State Street
MOB BS
COL Bok
Caer
San & Cleve
Crescent
Fitchburg
Frenchman's Bay Land
Beacon Electrif
Sass L
Ole Cory
Wee Ae
M. Am Bell Tel
At & Pac Inc
Ee C.B & N
Kan & W
M & Bbb
New York
Bateboats
Ave & Pacific
Aitchison
Iowa
Anon
Del
Den
Oly
East Tenn
Fort Wayne Sea
Hocking Val
I. Ceitral
Kings & Pon
Lake Shore
Long Island
Beach
A & St
Pacific
M. & Ohio
Coos
M. & Essex
Nash
N. J. Cent
Northwest
N. Y
N. E
Ohio
Rock Island
Rome, W
Ave Tol
O. C
U. Vacttic
Utica & Bitt P
Oregon Imeens
N. W
LILY
Cen. I
B. O Po G
St. L
Ass. St.u
T. G
Union
LOD Tex
Asset Ae N. Vac
Shore
Amador Eee
Col. Cris
United Copper
Iron Hill
London
Atlantic & Great Western
Canadian Pacific
St. Paul
Pennsylvania
Money
Illnois Central
Paris
India Council
Bank of England
New York Financial Markets End Mixed Amid Broad Activity
Money on call easy at 1 to 2 percent with last loan at 1 1/2. Sterling quoted dull at 4.86 bid for 60 day bills and 4.88 for demand. Rail bonds steady while stocks show broad gains in late sessions led by Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati & Indianapolis and Big Four. Market closes active and strong with small gains atop a day of fluctuations and notable declines in select issues.
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Common
Fitchburg
Old Colony
West End
New York
New England
Chicago, Kansas & Western
Atlantic & Pacific
Erie
Lamson
Ae Dall
Butte
Lamoine
Sulivan
Penobscot
Cutler
London Statist
London
Imag
Boston News
Clark-Bigelow
Wheelock
Calumet & Hed
Krench Syndicate
Atlantic
Boston & Montana
Calumet & Decla
Franklin
Kearsarge
Napa
Osceola
Quincy
Tamarack
Santa Fe
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Cleveland
Columbus
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Big Four
Burlington
Northwestern
Indianapoli
Canada Southern
Tndianapolis
Richmond
West Point
Atlantic & Pacific 4S
International
Burlington & Quincy
Nebraska
Rock Island
Iowa Central
Kansas & Texas
St Louis
Arkansas
Texas
Wabash
Chesapeake & Ohio Purchase
Chicago, Burlington & Northern
Indianapolis Generals
Milwaukee
Lake Shore
Western Michigan
Ashland
Duluth & Manitoba
Peoria
Decatur
Barbed wire patent control linked to French patent
A St Louis report states that barbed wire patents may be void if a foreign patent exists prior, since the 1865 French patent precedes American filings. If upheld, royalty claims on Glidden and related patents could be void and manufacturers may seek recovery of funds paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lous
France
Alger Buys Iron Mine At Pittsburg & Lake Superior
General Alger has purchased the Pittsburg and Lake Superior iron mine in Marquette Michigan for 800000 dollars. The deal includes 1800 acres of iron land and the mine has produced since 1871 shipping 56321 tons of ore last year. Its total production stands near half a million tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette, Mich
General Alger
Pittsburg & Lake Superior Company
Kansas Injunction Bill Postponed by House
Providence R I February 18 The House of Representatives after a long debate indefinitely postponed the substitute Kansas injunction bill by a vote of 45 to 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Providence
R.J
House of Representatives
Thayer on Trial for Forgery Claiming Pinkerton Lineage
John E. Thayer faces trial before Judge Hammond in the Superior Criminal Court on a forgery charge. He allegedly bought a gold watch and chain on installments while claiming to be Allen Pinkerton and signing that name. The defense cites unsound mind from a war wound and argues dead man signing may not be forgery, with Professor Hutchinson testifying Thayer frequented a museum posing as Pinkerton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Thayer
Hammond
Superior Criminal Court
A. D. Cairns & Co
Allen Pinkerton
Hutchinson
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Fisurr Endorses Horsford’s Acid Phosphate For Nervous Debility
Dr. W. H. Fisurr of Le Sueur Minnesota says Horsford’s Acid Phosphate is very serviceable for nervous debility sexual weakness brain fatigue excessive tobacco use fevers and some urinary troubles He calls it a grand good remedy in all cases where he has used it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsford
W. H. Fisurr
le Sueur, Minn
Boot and Shoe Buyers Listed Across Several Cities
A condensed directory lists buyers and firms in multiple cities including Augusta and Cincinnati. Names include B F Kohler WM Whitney J H Laws Johnshidito Co McKee Branham Peters Miller Altmayer Baer and others with regional shop locations noted in Pennsylvania Missouri Georgia and Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
F Kohler
F Kohler & Co
S Hotaling
WM Whitney & Co
Raw
Butler
Penn
Brown
Brown-Desnoyers Shoe O
Adton Louis
Peters
Peters & Miller Shoe Co
Savannah
R Altmayer
Altmayer & Co
Commercial Matters Mood of Agricultural Commodities
Market notes show steady to quiet demand across staples with several items listed as unchanged. Notable values include apples plentiful, oranges fair demand, pork and corned beef steady to fair, sugars firm, molasses quiet, and fats steady with cheese and butter firm.
Print Cloth Market Quiet at 4c in Fall River
The Print Cloth Market in Fall River on February 13 is very quiet with spot cloth at 4 cents and light demand. Mills largely reject offers of 3 to 4 cents for July to September delivery.
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Fall River
Dry goods market activity and price shifts noted in New York
The Commercial Bulletin reports a fairly active jobbing week with unsettled prices due to Western jobbers cutting prices on domestics prints and ginghams. First hands were quiet on domestics and prints, but strong in printed sateens challies lawns fine ginghams seersuckers and white goods. Men’s neat woollens showed better wholesale demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Commercial Bulletin
Wool sales in London with strong demand and mixed prices
London reports strong demand at wool auctions with English buyers dominant. About 15,190 sales offered and 18,000 bales withdrawn as sellers seek higher prices amid general market strength. American purchases reach roughly 7,000 bales. detailed prices list Victoria New South Wales Queensland and other regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Victoria
Cape of Good Hope
Natal
Blackwood
R Carnham
Mawallock
New South Wales
Queensland
South Australia
New Zealand
Montevideo
City Horse Market Buoyancy Low In Quiet Month
Trade shows limited demand across city markets as buyers remain cautious. Isburgh and Co sold 40 head including drivers and work horses with prices from 40 to 175 dollars. other sales ranged from 50 to 183 dollars for 39 head at Moses Colman and Son. Extra detail notes Maynard sale results, sparse competition at Walker’s bazaar, and western imports at International horse exchange with varied prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isburgh & Co
Walker's Bazaar
Moses Colman & Son
Horse Mart
Providence Hackers
Welch & Hall
Russell
International Horse Exchange
Canada
CH & E Snow
All Western Trade Limited
Grain market activity shows weaker demand and lower futures
Opening demand from outside buyers was light as the market lacked the fever of yesterday. Short covering yesterday appears to have eased, with May wheat likely to drift lower toward May. Milwaukee and New York pricing lagged, while Liverpool stayed steady, and corn and oats priced modestly lower with dull activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
St Louis
New York
Liverpool
CS Williams & Co
Grain futures closing prices and bids by month
St Louis closing prices show Wheat cash at 95 1 2 cents bid in February and 98 1 1/2 cents in May. Corn cash bids range 28 3/4 to 31 percent across February to July with Oats cash around 24 cents in May and 27 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Lumber Market Steady Amid Mixed Influences
The lumber market remains steady with fair seasonal demand and good winter distribution. Prices rise slightly for yellow pine while Eastern lumber stays quiet. hardwoods stay firm with small supply, and various pine and spruce products show varied activity and steady to firm prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Flour and Grain Prices and Market Report
The report covers domestic flour prices and firm market sentiment driven by strong wheat. It lists detailed quotations for various flour types, regional receipts and exports, and mixed grain prices across Chicago St Louis Milwaukee and New York, noting dull demand but steady or easier tones for corn and rye. It also records specific car inspections including rye and several corn grades and oats across multiple markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Michigan
Canada Superior
Canada Roller
Canada
New York
Demann
City
Southern
State
Chicago
St Louis
Milwaukee
Toledo
Aiwaukwesom
Detroit
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St. Louis
San Francisco
Sight
Telegraph
New Orleans
Bank
Charleston
Secretary of the Treasury
Frances
Reichsmarks
Bears
New York Financial Press
M. Forbes
Cheage, Burlington & Quincy
Forbes
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Burlington& Northern
New York Bears
Sons
Ouisville, Evansville & St. Louis
Mackay Party
Louisville, Evansville & St. Louis
Decatur & Evansville
Evansville & Terre Haute
Jonissille
Stous
Louisville, Evansville
Chicago & West Michigan
California Southern
Cininnati, Sandusky & Cleveland
Kint & Pete Marquette
Mexican Central
Pullman
Summit
Lake Erie & Western
Newark
York & New England Common
Brarbuck
Housatonic Road
Newark & New England
New Haven
New York & New
Massachusetts
Concord
Leastern
Dees
Blake Brothers & Co
Brewster, Cole & Estabrook
Congress St
Irving
A. Evans
Philadelphia
Stock Exchange Building
Brokers’ Board
First National Bank
Danvers
Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain RR
Isu
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Co. of
Ree and Trust Co
Aglare Mills
Bates Ae Co
American Ins. Co
Evans Artificial Leather Co
Boylston Munual Ins. Co
Ao Farmers’ Loan and Trust Co
Heres Loan and Trust Co
Watertown
Jakata
McKay
Fast
de Chelsea Gas Light Co
Natl Bank
Hannibal & St. Jo. RR
Brockton
St. Ry
Bell Tel. Co
Western KR
Incomes
Wakefield Rattan Co
Albermirl State Co
N., Revere Bk
Nashua & Lowell RR. Co
N. Bk
Howard N. Bk
M. City Bk
Nashua Mfg. Co
Boston Mfg. Co
Thorndike Mfg. Co
Everett Mills
Saco Water Power
Lawrence Duck Co
Suffolk Cordage Co
Globe Nail Co
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Co
Oriental Coffee House
Dakota Loan and Trust Co
Metay & Bigelow Heeling Mac
Washington Ins. Co
Boylston Inc. Co
Mass. Mutual Ins. Co
Chicago, Burn. & Northern RR
Kitchentyg RR
Little Rock & FR Smith RR
Everett Mils
Goososton & Meine RR
Sioux City & Pacific RR
W. L. Ishares Suffolk Cordage Co
de Lowell Mig. Co
Chi, Hurl. & Quincy RR
Hannibal & St. Joe RR
Evansville
Lion Mountain
Isuver
State Nat. Bank
Webster Bank
Eea
Suffolk Nat. Bank
Haverhill
Newton Nat. Bank
Naumkeag
Appleton Aig. CO
Boston & Prov
Oaton & Lowell
Albany
Vittaburs & No, Adams
Eae
Oooek Ld
Bboee Tees Ee
American Ins
California
Ophir
Gould & Cury
Utah Ee
Haie & Norcross
Yellow Jacket
Ewer
Commonwealth
Nevada Queen
North Belle Isls
Foreign Financial Markets
NEW York Financial
ALGER
Vicksburg
Miss
City Horse Market
Farnum, Reardon & Co
James & Abbot
Liberty Square
Indiana
Vermont
TIN
OF America
Boston Markets
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