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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1888

Page

6

Boston Money Market Quiet as Rates Hold at Four Percent

The Boston money market closes the week with steady conditions. Clearinghouses show ample loanable funds and a 4 percent rate. Manufacturing paper offered 5 to 5 1 2 percent, other outside paper 6 to 6 1 2 percent. Loans on call secured range 5 to 6 percent. New York funds discounted 17 to 10 cents on 1000. Weekly totals show strong clearings and rising reserves, with mixed results across national bank reports and several rail stocks trading. Market tone reflects cautious optimism despite long-term uncertainty.

Boston New York New York Clearing House

International Trust Company Transacts General Banking Business

International Trust Company reports it handles banking and trust operations for banks corporations and individuals. It states interest on deposits may be allowed under specific dates and terms and notes services including trust creation by will and exchange on London with transfers from John M. Graham president. New York stock sales show activity with 58 855 shares traded and listed prices for several issues.

London New York

Superior Court Suffolk First Session January 7

The record notes the first session of the Superior Court in Suffolk County on January 7 presided by Judge Mason.

Suffolk County Mason

Boston Market and Copper Trade Report From Financial Desk

The report details steady prices in various securities and a rise in copper exports with London rates firming for Chili bars. It notes 1,000,000 pounds exported recently, 600 tons freight engaged, and Lake copper sales in New York at 16.40 cash. It highlights Boston overinvestment concerns, praise for resilience, and expectations of improved conditions if Congress reduces surplus revenue.

Frenchman’s Bay Aspinwall Brookline Boston Penobscot Ae Newport American Bell New England New York Commercial Bulletin London Franklin Mining Company Huron New York Bonanza Congress Street State Street Santa Rita Messrs. Cordley & Co Congress Middle States Philadelphia Jersey Central Company Morgan Corbin Baltimore & Ohio Joseph G. Martin

Mining and Miscellaneous Stocks by Wilson Fay Co

Wilson W Fay Co reports mining and miscellaneous stocks at No 7 State Street. Ex dividend status noted.

Wilson W. Fay & Co

Financial Market Roundup in New York Trade

Money on call remains easy with loans at 3 percent and bank reserves gain 2.27 million. Sterling exchange quotes hold, government bonds steady, railroad bonds dull, stock market opens weak but recovers to day’s best as large brokers buy. Reading stock remains firm amid narrow market with January rise touted by bull cliques.

Atchison Atchison Gold Bears New York Chicago State Street Union Pacific Union Northern Pacific Oregon Railway and Navigation Company Oregon Railway and Navigation Oregon &Transcontinental Company Financial Examiner of Pacific Railroads Commission Congress Washington Wisconsin Central Wisconsin Central Line Wisconsin Central & Milwaukee & Lake Winnebago Railroad Wisconsin & Minnesota Railroad Company Chicago, Wisconsin & Minnesota Railroad Company Minnesota, ST. Croix & Wisconsin Railroad Company Penokee Railroad Company Prime Mercantile Commission House Sterling Exchange W.S. Sansom & Co Reading

Boston Suspender Company Declares 2 Percent Dividend

The Boston Suspender Company declares a quarterly dividend of 2 percent. January coupons of the Dakota Loan and Trust Company are now payable at Old State House, 210 Washington Street.

Boston Suspender Dakota Loan and Trust Company Old State House Washington Street

London Markets Open With Easy Discount And Firm Tendency

London reports a week of easy discount at 2 119 with quiet stock exchange trading. Prices show a firm tendency as foreign securities strengthen on eased political tensions. English railway shares rise on favorable dividends and improving trade prospects. American railroad securities generally were steady.

London Stock Exchange

Steady Investment in Higher-Grade Stocks Maintains Prices

In the market there was little action in speculative stocks but steady buying in higher quality shares kept prices firm. Investors focused on the better class of stocks, supporting overall market stability.

Court action over Boston draw in admiralty case

John G. Crowley sues City of Boston in federal court alleging damages to the schooner Henry 8 Culver after striking the Dover Street draw on Jan 20 1887 on passage to Old Colony railroad wharf. Libel cites improper draw width 36 feet and failure to repair and maintain. city denies admiralty jurisdiction and liability. Attorneys C I Russell Jr for libelant and T M Babson for respondent.

John G. Crowley Boston Admiralty Henry 8. Culver Dover Street Old Colony Boston South Bridge C. I. Russell, Jr T. M. Babson

Supreme Court Rescripts On Property, Gaslight Case

January rescripts discuss Commonwealth vs Francis J. McCarthy for a missile claim where evidence showed a billet of wood rather than a stone being thrown at a Cambridge horse car. Other matters include Granite National Bank vs Fitch and Moore and Franklin F. Patch vs City of Boston regarding notes, guarantors, and city taking damages.

Supreme Judicial Court For the Commonwealth Francis J. McCarthy Superior Court Middlesex County Pearstreet Cambridge Cou T A. J. Waterman H. H. Winslow Granite National Bank Robert G. Fitch K. G. Fitch A. P. Moore J. E. Moore D. Alden J. W. Bradbury Fitch A. P R. D. Smith M. M. Weston Z. S. Arnold Franklin Fr. Patch City of Boston Somerset Street Court House Shree

Damages vs. Suffolk Brewing Co and mechanics lien case

The ruling overruled the petitioners exceptions on damages and set aside questions of street commissioner duties. A separate mechanic lien dispute upheld a certificate declaring ownership sufficient though misidentified, with the lien decree affirmed.

Foreclosure Sales Report and Rail Line Notes

A year of railroad foreclosures is summarized with December freight, including 43 locomotives and snow ploughs from Paterson shops. December shipments split among Rogers Cooke Grant works for Louisville & Nashville Union Pacific Central Pacific Chicago Milwaukee St Paul. Other items note Oregon Improvement preferred stock dividends, a Boston & Maine auditor honored with a watch, and Buffalo New York & Philadelphia railway results. The Pittsburg & Lake Erie meeting addresses passenger department audit and potential resignations amid an exoneration expectation.

Cleveland Canton Chicago, Burlington & Northern Atlantic & Pacific Kansas City Springfield Memphis Fort Scott & Gulf Atchison Trust Chicago, Kansas & Western Leavenworth, Yopeka & Southwestern Southern Kansas ‘Texas Northern Pacific Birmingham Oregon Consolidated Vermont Eastern New York New England Boston & Maine Central Massachusetts Boston Fitchburg San Diego West French Bay GOD Penobscot Ponama i Samsons NOR YO Sivas Boston Stock Exchange Cail Bonanza Aa Boston & Montana Calumet & Hecla Franklin Ironton Osceola Uiney Tamarack Sss E. S Land Companies Agdinwel Boston Tees Brookline Frenchman’s Bay Aero An Diego West End Cdicsss Atch. Ist Atlantic & Pac Southern Incomes Kan Gvlf Chi Ft. Scott & Guilt L. Rock & Smith Central Peaseas N. Ngs N. E N.Y N. KE Oregon Short Line QO & G Champlain Pueb. & Ark Alley Sonora Southern Kansas Southern Kansas Inc Atch Top. & Santa Fe Atlantic & Neemsaseee Boston & Allianeee Oo Boston & Lowell Boston & Providence Chi., Burl. & Northern Chi, Burl, & Quincy California Southern City Clint Hal . K Spring Maine N. Y New Eng Og. & Lee Old Colony Rutland Summit Union Pacific Enee Wisconsin Central West End Railway Bell Telephone Ee Erie Telephone Pulman Palace Alt T. i At. & Pacific Air L Packie Iowa Central Pac Ches Ohio D. Ewans Cleye& Col Col H. V del & H Den R. G. Iss del. & L Erie East Tenn Fort Wayne Houst Texas Harlem Ill Central Es B&w Tex Ee & St. Lee Pacific N.J. Cent Nor Ohio & Miss Segon Ag D.&t . Bory Pittsburg Reading Rome Roch. & Pitts Oe Rock Island Iil Ae St. L St. Paul St. P Ae MB Essebeck Esse Texas Pacific Toledo & O. C U. Pacific Ces Utica & B. Reee St. O. & Peee Eee National Bank of Republic Cit National Bank Oregon Im Third National Bank Pacific Mail Market National Bank Pullman Pal Union Tolyg Gay National Bank American Oil Eliot National Bank Exchange National Bank Falls Manuf, Co Amory Cs M&bbs Can T&sfb Atlantic Cotton Mills N. W Trans. S A&p West End Street D.& RG Little Rock & Ft. Smith Ie KC P& M McKay Eaee Boston Neue Co Newport Arie Bonanza Ceccesece Marblehead Osceoa Boston Tow Boat Co Eeewe Oe McKay & Bigelow Con B& N Vermont & Mass N. P K& W Mont Flint Pierre Marg Little Rock & Ft Bond Scrip Wila Fargo Henshaw & CO E- Mining Companis, Nor Pace Second National Bank Amador Mono Washington National Bank Ak Oouss Best & B N. Belle Isle Atlantic National Bank Brunswick Ophir City National Bank Col. Coal B& L Bay State National Bank Lawrence Cou.Cal Va. Bite Cksilver B&m Ee Seereee Deadwood T G. Seb Big Cal York Manufacturing Co el Cristo Savage B & Ain Cars Lawrence Manufacturing Co Eureka Seers Ae Ou Csi Eae Lowell Machine Shop Ceecee Lao I Treasure Nevada Merrimack Manus’g Pte Nel Hale & Nor Massere OL Eh H.C Tenn. C.&t Amory Mills Slamestake Manus’ eCo Ewan Pacific Mills Boston & Lowell Railroad Asee Ku Kc, Fis&g Concord Railroad Rutland RR Uine Burl Union Pacific Burton West End Rypid Nitehimadahe Gas Light Co Paterson N. J Rogers Works Louisville & Nashville Cooke Works Delaware & Lackawanna Road Central Pacific Grant Works Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Oregon Improvement Company Charles L. Stratton Auditor’s Department Boston & Maine Railroad Northern Railroad Boston & Maine Corporation the Chronicle Buffalo New York & Philadelphia Road G. Clinton Gard W. G. Oakman Banking House of Smith, Oakman & Co Richmond & Danville Railroad Pittsburg & Lake Erie Railroad Smith Henry

Boot and Shoe Buyers listed for multiple firms

A fragment lists boot and shoe buyers with names and firms in various cities including Chicago Greensfelder Flor sheath Co, Charleston Jelenko Loeb, Decatur Downing, Deer Lodge Bonner, Los Angeles Jastrowitz, Nashville Hall, Selma Hall, Wilkes Barre Lowenstein, Washington Wilson, and Craw.

Boot and Shoe Buyers Chicago Greensfelder Greensfelder, Florsheim & Co Mantonya Mantonya & Co Charleston Jelenko Jelenko & Loeb Decatur, Ill George W Downing Deer Lodge Mon L L. Bonner E L Bonner & Co Hann Ads Nashville Tenn Hall Hall & Co Selma Ala T A Hall Wilkesbarre Penn

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