Money Market and Stock Activity From Boston and New York
The Boston money market remains easy with banks loaning as low as 2 percent on balances and general time loans at 4 to 6 percent. New York exchanges rise, with New York funds unsettled but higher, while government securities hold near prior levels. The Atchison dividend decision dominates the local stock market, sending many issues up and down as investors await broader board action and a potential reform in governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mercantile
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
San Francisco
Telegraph
New Orleans
Bank
Charleston
Savannah
Secretary of the Treasury
Frances
Reichsmarks
Atchison
Burlington & Northern
Whitehead
Albert W. Nickerson
Direcor G. C. Marcun
Indder, Seabody & Co
New England
Atchison Company
Chicago, Burlington & Northern
Flint & Pere Marquette Common
Wisconsin Central
Kansas City
Fort Scott
Memphis
Birmingham
Louisville
Evansville & St. Louis
Iman Palace
Pullman Palace Company
Oregon
Ncrease
Boston News Areau
Union Pacific
Denver & Rio
Dividends Declared by Several Companies This Semester
The Jamaica Plain Gaslight Company announces a semi annual dividend of four dollars per share. The St Louis and San Francisco Railroad Company declares a three percent dividend on first preferred stock. Wareham Savings Bank proclaims a semi annual dividend of two percent. Crystal Plate Glass Company of St Louis Missouri declares a six dollar per share semi annual dividend. Concord New Hampshire Axle Company of Penacook New Hampshire declares a two percent semi annual dividend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica Plain Gaslight Company
St. Louis
Wall Street Mixed as Dividends Stir Market Trends
New York financial wires report easy money on call and steady sterling while government bonds stay dull. After a fair midday sheen, stock activity remains heavy with declines in Atchison and Pullman, Vanderbilt favorites attracting foreign and domestic support, and bonds trading actively with readings in the upper ranges.
Foreign Financial Markets Report From London Jan 15
London wires show Consols at 98 11 16 for money and 98 4/ C a ccounts. Atlantic Great Western firsts 35 58, Canadian Pacific 63 1 2, Erie 20 1 4, Erie seconds 104 4 4, Illinois Central 119 4 2, Mexican ordinary 41 1 2, St Paul common 67 1 2, New York Central 112 7, Reading 25 1 4. Paris 3 per cent rente at 82 fr 82 1 2. Bank of England bullion withdrawn today 44,000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Stock Exchange
Bert Y
NY &Ne
Old Colony
Pullman Pal
Phil, Il & Balt
Seater
West End
Wis
Cence
Allomez
Arnoli
Atlantic
Bonanza Devel’t
B. & Mont
Eeere
Butie
Boston
Cal
Heela
Catalpa
Franklin
Huron
Ironton
Enae
Tamarack
Oh Land Companies
Pinwal
Boothbay
Boston W. P
Brookline
Hioulton Street
Gamponello
Bay
Maverick
Newport
Payson
Penobscot
San Diego
Suullivan
S. Eee
West Bad
Isikscsystems
At. & Pac
L. G
Col. Sc
C.B
N. Bs
Kan. & W
Mich
Bet
Elk H
Leedy
Kk. c
J. Us Be Ae
Ligre C., Sp. & M. Gs
Ro & Fr. S
Mt. Bay
Dbssy
Taes
N.Y An
P. D'O
Wid
Oregon L
L. C. Con
Goine
Pueb
A. V. Te
Vais Ae &L Do Tex. Div
Tto Inc
St. Jo & G
Sonora
Union Pacific
Eoesoe
Atch
To &S. F
Atlantic Pacife
Cues
Boston & Atuany
Boston & Lower
Feat
Boaton & Maine
Southern
Central of Mass
Bs & Noose
Gibve
Uanton
Cnet
Hell Tel
Fitchburg
A. T & SF Trust Gs
Nt & LM
Rm A& Ir
CL & Sp
KR & BS
K. U
H &c
Maine Central
N.Y
Ma&e
Norther
Y&eney Wds
Rutland
Arcid
Summit
DM & M Coltr
Do Prei
Brie Tel
E Enews
Netel
Lamson
Ene
Bell
Rererrerereens Boing
Bar Hedofs
Erie
L.oston W
Boston Land
Penobscot Bay
Etene Toneka
Oates
Tpuliman Palace Car Co
Atisneio
Putte & Gaston
Ite
Cal & Hee
Sud
Ffamkun
Napa, Ee
Nawuonal
Cooreereerver
Ob Bereeeevescscene
Santa Fe
Famarack
Mem & Binn
Vane
BE & SU
Nya&ne
Westend
Pla Ee
Bel Tel
T & S&s Fetr
T & S Felat
C, K& Biase Neeuees Fk
C& W Sich
V& Ark al
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Boston Mining
Wees Aseasevege
Vassycores
Siroms
Ing. Louis, & x
Beach
Central
Wit
Masex
Nash
Cent
Nor
Yeas
Lob
Gent
Ohio & Miss
N.E
West
Oregon
Oregon F
Pittsburg
Reading
Rich
Etree le R. & WP
Rock Island
Rome
St. L
St. P. M. Am
Tol. & OJ
Utier & BR
Pacific Mail
W. Union
Ya Petroleum
Can
D. & RG. Lst
Jo. & Trans. Bs
St. 1
Sothe D
Tae
LOL
Istp., CO
Kan. P
Ue M
I. G
Union
J. C. Int
Tex. BP. K. G
Tr. Rec
N. Pac
C. Lsts
W. Shore
WwWells Fargo
Amador
Mutuals
Ontario
Fear
Plymouth
Quicksilver
Coal
Hale & Nor
Union Con. Homestake
United Cop
London
Atlantic & Great Western
Canadian Pacific
Illinois Central
St. Paul
New York Central
Paris
Bank of England
Market report on commodities and meats from a historical issue
Commercial matters show steady to dull movements across staples with corn firmer and oats easier. Milkfeed quiet, eggs dull, butter easy, cheese firm, pork quiet, fresh beef plentiful, and sugars steady while molasses remains dull. Demand ranges from fair to good for select items like game and poultry.
Print cloth market steady as firms report strong near term demand
Fall River reports a firm print cloth market at 4c for near deliveries with solid activity for six week lead times. Mills are well sold into January to March, some July contracts at 3 1/2 percent, but most hold April to June deliveries awaiting higher values. Works operate fuller than usual with scarce goods expected before spring. 4c contracts extended to April and July offers at 3c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
London metal market shows steady copper tin and lead rates
London copper remains quiet and steady with chili bars at 77 pounds 7 shillings 6 pence and futures at 78 pounds. Tin trades quiet on spot at 98 pounds and futures at 98 pounds 10 shillings. Lead holds at 18 pounds 5 shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wheat markets in Chicago after European demand shift
Wheat on passage to Europe rose by 264 000 bushels week over week but rumors of a grain house failure in Antwerp and expected declines pressured prices. Poole Sherman & Co bought heavily for Fairbanks, while large shorts were not covered. Corn closed firmer on light Wednesday receipts with potential for a rally. oats traded around stable ranges as futures quotes from Chicago and New York showed modest moves and various cash prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Farnum, Reardon & Co
Europe
Antwerp
Poole, Sherman & Co
Fairbanks
C. Williams & Co
Business Troubles Hit Worcester Furniture Dealer in Insolvency
Creditors of Joseph A. Long, Worcester furniture dealer, met on Hanover Street, reporting liabilities of 18 383 68 with nominal assets 17 081 07 and real assets 15 856 77. An assignment to James Boyd was rejected as offer of 50 cents on a dollar failed. Other insolvencies noted include Lynn shoe manufacturer Warren D. Hill with 16 000 liabilities and debts payable priority, H Rogers hides dealer, Wood’s Son color firm, Towle shoe maker, Cary teacher, and Blackwell builder, all facing insolvency with varying asset levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Long
Worcester
Furniture Exchange
Hanover Street
James Boyd
Long
Warren D. Hill
Lynn
J. L
H. C. Rogers
Purchase Street
Edward H. Dewson
Dewson, Wiliams & Co
South Street
Coon, Crocker & Co
Henry Wood's Son & Co
Atlantic Avenue
Boston
Wellesley
John G. Towle
Haverhill
George H. Cary
Ernest D. Blackwell
Washington Street
Deaths in Boston Fall Slightly in 1888 Report
The Boston board of health will publish 1888 figures using a 415,000 population estimate. Death rate per 1000 fell to 24.15 from 26.15 in 1887. Deaths from consumption rose over three years, while pneumonia deaths increased in 1888 to 990 from 795 in 1887 and 778 in 1886. Heart disease deaths rose, with 1888 at 663.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Boston
Les
Lumber Market Stabilizes Amid Quiet Demand Across Regions
The general lumber trade remains calm with steady prices and no major shifts in demand. Eastern pine and other softwoods show limited activity while hemlock, shingles, clapboards, and laths trade mostly in small lots at firm prices. Regional notes indicate Western and Southern markets steady to quiet, with varied stock levels and price ranges for boards, shingles, and spruce products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Suthern
Pennsylvania
Canada
Indiana
Confederate Soldiers Home committee meeting in Texas
A ladies committee to report a permanent organization for the Dallas Texas maimed and disabled Confederate soldiers will meet the citizens' committee at 2 p.m. today at the Old South Church. The citizens' committee invites all interested to attend this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Citizens’ Committee
Old South Church
Boot and Shoe Buyers in Town Albany to Savannah
A list of boot and shoe buyers and their firms across major U S cities including Albany New York Chicago Cincinnati Detroit Detroit Pennsylvania Philadelphia Louisville Kentucky Madison Indiana Philadelphia multiple firms such as Converse & Son Lester Bros Co Shay & Co Thorne Fthorne Virden Mabley Carew Fyfe Brownlee Quast Morse Rowe Jerry Gibbs Gusky Stein Bro Collatto Hannah Lay Mercantile Co Traverse City and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
T Converse
Converse & Son
H Lester
Lester Bros & Co
Sra
Chicago
Marks
Craw
B Dohan
Gossage & Co
Shay
TJ Shay & Co
Cincinnati
Thorne
Wfthorne & Co
L Virden
Mabley & Carew
Detroit
Ich
Louisville
J H Soest
J H Quast & Co
Madison
Ind
A Stanton
New York City
P Morae
Morse & Rogers
Athiladelphia
Traverse City
B Atwood
The
Hannah & Lay Mercantile Co
Solomon and Dr Bull's Cough Syrup claim
Salvation Oil faces many competitors with no rivals in the market. The ad asserts the product is priced at 25 cents and claims Solomon did not discover the formula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Dr. Bull
Salvation Oil
Timber Prices and Stock List From 19th Century Auction
A detailed catalog lists prices for black walnut, ash, cherry, oak, cypress, and pine stock. Includes 1 inch to 4 inch thickness, steamer stock, cargo, and various grades from selects to refuse, with prices ranging roughly from $7 to $95 and by the foot or board measurements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heart Sac
Vermont
Wool Sales Report From London and Antwerp Auctions
London sales showed weak demand with 4907 pieces offered including mohair and camel hair. Cape mohair led gains with advancements to 4d 10%4d, while most items were withdrawn or steady. Antwerp saw active demand and large offerings, with 3800 bales traded and River Plate, Australian, and New South Wales lots selling near London levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
China
Russia
East India
Antwerp
River Plate
Buenos Ayres
Montevideo
New South Wales
Victoria
Grain and flour markets amid mixed receipts and bids
Grain carload totals for all but rye reach 46. Flour markets are quiet with limited demand and varied prices across regions. Wheat and corn show firmer bids in New York Chicago and Milwaukee reports, with No 2 red and No 2 spring notes, while oats remain weak in spots and No 2 whites command modest gains on track and in elevators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Michigan
Canada Superior
Canada
New York
City
State
Milwaukee
St Louis
Chicago
Poltac
Minneapolis
Toledo
Baltimore
Detroit
C. F
Peoria
ShiGo Ac
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grande Western Railroad
Chicago & Eastern Ilinois
Chicago & Indiana
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Chicago & Indiana Coal
Boston & Albany
New York & New England Common
Mexican Central
Atchison Trust
New York & New England
California Southern
Chicago, Kansas & Western
Lamson Consolidated Store Service Company
East Boston
French Bay
Bar Harbor
Topeka
Allouez
Boston & Montana
Calumet & Hecla
Napa
Gsecda
Tamarack Fet
Butte & Boston
Bigelow
Tamarack-Osceola
A. A. Wheelock
Dere Abbott & Co
la Societe
Bell ‘Telephone
Boston Stock & Exchange
Cheshire RR
Wahson Cotton Mfg. Co
Little Rock
Hari
Vuuurlyy
Bay State Live Stock Co
Dgonquin Club
Amoskeag Mig. Co. Is
Alburt
First Nat, Bank
Chelsea
Mass
Edwards Mitz. Co
Great Falls
Ainvrige Electric Light Co
Jhouson- Houston Electric
Southbridge
Nat. Bank
Toston Nat
State of Mainers
Union Pacific RR
Farmers’ Loan and ‘Trust Co
Kandeb
Boston & Irrabey
St. Fe
Jana
Aeaity & So
New Mexico
Tor
Central Natl. Bank
Een River RR Co
Somerville Horse RR
Clinton Mills
Mercantilé Tire and Marine Ins
Hamilton Woolth Mills
Newmarket Mfg. Co
Fitchburg RR. Co
Consolidated RR
Portland, Saco & Portsmouth
Old Colony RR
Lawrence Vins Lt, Co
Showalter Mtg. Co
Mercantile Fire
American Ins, Co
Sugar Refineries Co
Son City
Maine Cent
Burl. & No. RR
Top
Santa Fe RR
Hannibal & St Joe RE
Stern
Suffolk Cordage Co
Gt. Falls Mfg. Co
Lowell Hosiery Co
Atchison, Top. & Santa Fe RR
Guar
Suffolk Cordage
Say
State Livestock Co
Napa Minin: Co
Granite RR. Co
Nauikeag Storm Cotton Co
Eine Philip Ea
City Bank
Biobe N. Bk
Freeman's N. Bk
Everett Mills
American Rapid Dredging Co
Manchester Mills
York Airg. Go
Boston Atheneum
Do Oriental Coffee House Co
Boston & Lowell RR
Marion & McPherson RR
Howard National Bank
Third National Bank
National Bank of Commerce
Ado North National Ban
Lyosto 1 Gas Light Co
Chelsea Gas Light Co
Cambridge Gas Light Co
Fitchburg UR
Quincy Mining Co
Boston Belting Co
Douglas Axe Mfg
Otis Sig. Co
Ao Hill
Do Cabot
Ifg
Lowell
Columbian Moe Co
Do Fisher
Winthrop Alilis
Lansing & No. RR
Do .H. Anderson Pressed Brick Co
N. Glass Co
Winfiell Mort. Trust Co
Winfield
Kan
Do Union Glass Co
Do First Nat.bank
Boston Heating Co
City of
Lige Electric Light Co
S Alem
Salem
Pacific
Air Life
Iowa
Dal
YOO
Uae
Del
D& I
East Tenn
Fort Wayne
Hocking Valley
Houston
Sentral
Tex
Miscellaneous Stock Exchange
Wilson W. Jay & Co
State Street
Burton Stock Car
Coim
Ao Ao
McKay Heeling Machine
NEW York Financial
Prim Mercantile Paper
Sterling Exchange
Pullman
New Haven
Missouri Pacific
Lackawanna
Vanderbilt
Reading General
Atlantic & Pacific
Jersey Central
Baltimore & Ohio
Evansville & Pierre Haute
Chattanooga
Wabash
Foreign Financial Markets
J. E. Carter &C
Bankers & Commission
Washington ST
James & Abbot
Liberty Square
John E. Welsh
Boston Markets
Wikinas
TLL
Congress Street
Kire Street
Congress Square
Quincy House
YNN
Mower’s
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