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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1890

Page

6

Money Market and Bond Action Report

The money market eased to firmer levels at the Clearing House with bank rates around 4 1/2 percent. New York funds traded at 10 to 16 cents per 41000 premium, and bond and loan activity covered Court House and water loans along with national securities. The local stock market showed overall weakness with Sugar certificates as a notable exception and Atchison reorganizations cited as a standout.

New York Chicago Pats St. Louis San Francisco New Orleans Charleston Savannah Turner Boston New Court House Cochituate Wood, Huestis & Co Court House Adams, Blodgett & Co KR. L. Day & Co Spencer, Trask & Co Blake Bros. & Co Brewster, Cobb & Estabrook Adams, Drodger & Co R. L. Day & Co Spencer,Trask & Co BP. Mn Jode Lotte Voday Secretary of the Treasury Wall Street Boston. Sheck Exchange Alos Bile Stlhe Shires Tokio Atchison Shorts Atenison Atchison Company Union Pacific Oregon Short Line Utah Northern Books Kansas City Memphis Birmingham Clinton Springfield Kansas Forts Scott Louisville, Evansville & St. Louis Mackey St. Louis Wisconsin Central Boston & Maine New York & New England San Diego American Waltham Watch Company Electric Piano Company United States Imusic Quincy Franklin ’S Montana Vivian North Centennial Express Post

New York Stock Sales Report January 15

Today's transactions aggregate 210,700 shares. The report lists shares sold and the opening, highest, lowest, and closing prices for the day along with yesterday's closing.

New York

New York Financial News Shows Mixed Gains in Stock Market

In New York on January 15 money on call was easy and government bonds dull. Stocks closed firm to strong with notable gains in Wisconsin Central incomes, Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, and Northwestern extensions, while Oregon Short Line remained weak. Railroad bonds traded lightly as the day ended with a generally higher close.

New York Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange Colorado Bears Oregon Short Line Wisconsin Central Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Congo Northwestern Extension Mobile & Ohio Fort Wayne South Carolina

Mining stock closing prices reported from San Francisco

San Francisco officials list the day’s closing prices for mining stocks led by Best & Belcher at 2.30 and Hale & Norcross at 2.65 while other names such as Ophir and Crown Point show lower values and several entries appear partially garbled or incomplete. The report reflects the day’s market activity with multiple firms including Sierra Nevada, Gould & Curry, and Union Con listed among the mining stocks.

San Francisco Cal Best & Belcher Thale & Norcross Cals & Vas Ophir Crown Point Polosl Sierra New LF Gould & Curry Union Con

Financial market roundup from London and Paris trading

Foreign Financial Reports from London show Consols at 973-16 for money and 979-16 for account with U S 4s at 120 and 107 for the account, Canadian Pacific at 79 7s, Erie seconds at 103 3 4, Mexican ordinary at 36 4, St Paul common 70 83, New York Central 109 14 ex dividend, Pennsylvania 55, Reading 18 5 8, Mexican Central 71 1 4. Paris advices quote 3 per cent rentes at 87 francs 65. 4 p m Consols 176-16 for money and 97 11 16 for the account, Canadian Pacific 79 3 4, Erie 26 7 3 4, Mexican ordinary 36, Pennsylvania 55 8, Spanish 4s 71 1 4. Bar silver 44 58 d. Money 6 4 7 0 f bullion withdrawn per cent. Bank of England balance today £44 000.

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Bay State Agricultural Society Elects Officers for Year

Bay State Agricultural Society held its annual meeting at the United States Hotel presided by Colonel H. S. Russell. Officers re elected include Henry S. Russell president, H. Appleton secretary, W. H. Bowker treasurer, with two assistant secretaries. The group will not hold a fair this year.

H. S. Russell Bay State Agricultural Society United States Francis H. Appleton W. H. Bowker Massachusetts Society For the Promotion of Agriculture Bay State Society Henry S. Russell Milton Fir. H. Appleton Boston W. H L Henry L. Shumway Boylston Centre James Chessman Southboro State Board of Agriculture

Business Troubles Hit M. T. Quimby & Co Jewelry Makers

Creditors of M. T. Quimby & Co. at 14 Hancock Street appointed an investigating committee after reviewing liabilities and assets. The group includes Charles F. Morrill, C. H. Brown, C. D. Kingman, John Herbert, and M. W. Morton of Providence. Separately Parker Bryant of Roxbury entered insolvency. George W. Bailey of Providence and R. Pei hee Ag. Lowe of Worcester assigned assets.

M.T. Quimby & Co Hancock Street Charles F. Morrill C. H. Brown C. D. Kingman John Herbert M. W. Morton Providence Parker Bryant Warren Street Roxbury George W. Bailey R. Pei Hee Ag Lowe Worcester Mass

Rainy Union Hall entertains members with readings and music

Despite the rain the Union Hall crowd gathered for the regular Wednesday evening entertainment. Performers included Mrs. Carrie Harriman Brown soprano Miss Emma I Rice contralto Mr Edwin L Gardiner baritone Mine Dietrich Strong pianist Miss Georgie D Learned accompanist and Miss Ida Florence reader in a well chosen program.

Union Hall Carrie Harriman Brown Emma I. Rice Edwin L. Gardiner Dietrich Strong Georgie D. Learned Ida Florence

Directors Elected at National Bank of South Reading Meeting

At the annual stockholders meeting of the National Bank of South Reading Wakefield the following directors were chosen Cyrus G Beebe president George Carpenter Thomas Emerson James Pf Emerson Daniel G Walton Junius Beebe Frederick B Carpenter

the National Bank of South Reading Wakefield Cyrus G. Beebe George ©. Carpenter Thomas Emerson James Pf. Eemerson Daniel G. Walton Junius Beebe Frederick B. Carpenter

Weston Illuminating Company Elects Directors

At a meeting held yesterday at 18 Post Office Square the Weston Illuminating Company elected directors I. L. Higginson as president A. Robeson as secretary and treasurer Moses Williams Charles Storrow and H. L. Higginson named to the board.

Weston Iluminating Company Post Office Square I. L. Higginson A. Robeson Moses Williams Charles Storrow H. L. Higginson

Elevator fall leaves William Jackson injured at Canal Street

Yesterday at about seven o clock William Jackson thirty two of 342 Tremont street fell four stories down an elevator shaft at 48 Canal street He sustained internal injuries and was removed to City Hospital for treatment.

William Jackson Tremont Street Canal Street Ble City Hospital

Fortson Endorses Horsford’s Acid Phosphate for Constipation

Dr J R Fortson of Kiowa Indian Territory reports success with Horsford's Acid Phosphate for constipation and recommends a thorough trial by the medical profession.

Horsford J. R. Fortson Kiowa I. T

Market Report of Commodities and Goods Prices

Leather and boots steady while hides dull. Oats rye and flour mostly quiet or slow with some firm notes in sweet potatoes and oranges. Pork products in good demand. fresh beef strong. other meats steady. Butter steady. cheese slow. Med fruits firm. Almeria grapes strong. cranberries firm. fried apples quiet.

India Almeria

Market Hopes For Horses As Cold Weather Promises Ice and Snow

A weather driven uplift in horse trading is seen if cold snaps and snow arrive. Dealers like Moses Colman & Son report brighter prospects. last Friday’s flurry boosted Saturday sales of 665 head with many buyers. Across stores, totals and prices varied from $85 to $350, with demand strongest for good movers and family teams while heavy draughts remained slow. Listings note new firms opening and ongoing activity at multiple stables, all awaiting colder weather and snow to spur buying.

Moses Colman & Son Walker's Bazaar Isburgh & Co Sioa Welch Seal's Russell & Drew Loo Porland Street International Horse Exchange H& Es

Leather trade quiet amid strikes and steady prices

Leather markets showed little excitement last week with sales mainly to immediate manufacturers. Woburn and Haverhill strikes eased, prices largely steady as abundant hides keep leather prices low. rough, calf, and finished leathers held firm though activity was modest across most grades.

Woburn Haverhill Buenos Ayres Montevideo California Lee

Boot and shoe strike in Haverhill delays orders

The Haverhill strike has not yet affected the boot and shoe trade but could impact production if prolonged. Manufacturers report existing orders will be hard to fill and expect a quick resolution to return factories to full operation.

Haverhill

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