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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1887

Page

6

Debt and sinking fund status and commercial market notes

The report details U S debt reduction reserves and sinking fund balances with figures for principal outstanding interest paid and net earnings, plus commercial matters noting steady or firm conditions in fish flour oats rye malt butter cheese eggs hay and various staples. It also reports unsettled cash balances and bonds cash flow with company payments and US balance.

Treasury Sesaass Pibific United States

Money Market Tightens as Clearing House Short on Funds

Boston markets report tighter money conditions with scarce supply at the clearing house. Taunton seeks a 45,000 loan for 30 years at 4 percent, while New York funds trade near par to 20 cents discount per $1000 and government securities stay firm. Wisconsin Central stock plunges on reorganization rumors, and Union Pacific posts earnings gains for May.

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Dividends Declared by Regional Banks and Mills

A sweep of local institutions declares quarterly and semiannual dividends. Miller's River National Bank and Athol Savings Bank announce 2 cent and 2 percent dividends respectively. Massasoit National Bank Fall River and Tecumseh Mills Fall River announce 1 to 2 percent quarterly dividends. Other firms like Laurel Lake Fall River King Philip Mills and Evansville Terra Haute road report varied payouts.

Miller’s River National Bank Athol Savings Bank Oe Eoree Vodaca Cooperative Rocery Association Massasoit National Bank of Fall River Laurel Lake Company Fall Ri Lise He Mechanics S Company of Ps Thant King Philip Mills Company Fall Rt Tecumseh Mills Company Evansville Terra Haute Road Cotton Rust Company Aed Ae

Finances of the Nation Treasury Assets and Debts July 1 1887

The Treasury reports assets and liabilities from assistant treasurers and banks. It shows public debt totals 1 688 220 591 68 with net gold and silver, notes, and deposits, plus interest due, matured debt, and redemption reserves. A recap shows total debt and cash items, with changes from June 1 1887.

Washington The Treasury United States U. S Ieee Postoffice Department Treasury U. S D. C Asbets Ees Ceecese

Weekly Trade Review highlights US Canada failures and market shifts

The Weekly Trade Review reports 181 total failures this past week, 155 in the United States and 26 in Canada, compare 197 prior week. It notes stock liquidation amid price swings, with Manhattan down and later recoveries, plus wages settled in iron manufacture and strikes closing in Chicago and elsewhere.

New York Weekly Trade Review R. G. Dun & Co E. Russell & Co Mercantile Agency United States Canada Manhattan Gould Chicago Cincinnati Massachusetts Cleveland Treasury London

New York financials show firm tone after midday rally

Money on call tight at 6 to 8 percent with last loan at 8 and 8 bid. Market closes steady near day’s best as Western Union New England and Reading lead gains. railroad bonds mostly firm with several issues advancing notably including Chesapeake & Ohio Detroit Mackinack & Marquette and St Louis Kansas City Northern.

New York Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange Western Union New England Reading Jersey Central Pacific Mail San Francisco Chesapeake & Ohio Detroit Mackinack & Marquette Peoria Decatur & Evansville Swonsville Texas & Pacific Rio Iron Mountain St. Louis Kansas City & Northern Q Omaha Mobile & Ohio

Atlantic & Great Western Firsts and Railway Stocks

London July 1 report notes firsts and ex-interest rates for several railway stocks including Hire, Minnots Central, Mexican ordinary, New York Central, Pennsylvania, St Paul common, Reading and second assessment with percentage figures.

London Atlantic & Great Western Minnots Central New York Central Pennsylvania St. Paul

Business Troubles and Insolvency Filings Across Firms

James M. Edwards & Co and Dick Middleton & Co file assignments without preferences. Creditors’ meeting planned. Suffolk Insolvency Court held second meetings with oath for Randall Gile Shallies, Fried, Cockwower, Mitchell, W. L. & Scott, Carroll, and others amid claims of $100000 liabilities and tight margins.

James M. Edwards & Co Water Street New York Thomas T. Barr Front Street James M. Edwards Frank L. Anthony Dick, Middleton & Co Tobacco Works Louisville Fidelity Trust and Safety Vault Company Suffolk County Omas P. Randall Boston Daniel RB. Gile Melrose Edward M. Shallies Chelsea Randall, Gile & Shallies Booth and Shoes Pearl Street Charles Fried Commercial Wharf George F. Cockwower Lway Supplies Oliver Street James D. Mitchell Restaurateur Brighton Street W. L. & Ccott Harrison Avenue Charis Ek, Carroll Cutter and Tailor Harrison Amends Extension

Trial of Sergeant Libby for Assault in South Boston

In Superior Criminal Court yesterday Sergeant Libby of police division No. 6 was tried on an indictment for an assault on Jeremiah J. Chey in South Boston on May 1, 1887. Prosecution claims Libby stabbed Casey. Libby contends force used was necessary to arrest an intoxicated man. Witnesses, including Alderman Carroll and Joseph Gomes, testified to the events and aftermath.

Superior Criminal Court Libby Police Division No. 6 Jeremiah J. Chey South Boston Anserance Casey Moenars Mel Ov Adams Thomas Riley William P. Carroll Jonea Atakd Josep B. Gomes Poncount Misault

Stock quote summary from yesterday with year-ago close

The opening, high, low and closing quotations were reported for yesterday. The closing quotation matches the close from the same day last year.

Fish Market Report Shows Steady Supply and Prices

The fish market remains about the same as last report with mackerel supply ample for demand. Imports to date show sizable barrels, Halifax dispatch notes Worcester steamer carrying about 500 bbls, while market prices stay steady for codfish, alewives, sardines, and canned fish amid a weak domestic sardine packing season and trading tensions.

Halifax Worcester Exchange East Exchange Columbia River Boothbay Southport Tasket Wedge Treasury Department Gloucester Cape Shore Massachusetts

Fish Market Price List Conveys Bulk Seafood Rates

A fragmented price sheet lists cod haddock halibut salmon mackerel oysters clams and other seafood with varied prices per unit or weight. Entries include halibut whitey gray SGoC oysters Norto clams and Providence hiver with figures like 90c 115 and 5Qc, reflecting bulk market rates.

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Market Reports July 1 Flour and Grain

Flour market steady dull with little buying activity. Corn and oats show firmer terms and higher bids in some outlets while steamer yellow and mixed oats trade at set prices. Boston stock tallies and Minneapolis flour output rise with higher weekly production and export totals.

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Market Notes on Dairy and Poultry Prices in Major Cities

The report shows no change in butter cheese and eggs overall with steady demand. Liverpool notes active demand for cheese at 47s 44, New York cites firm cheese and steady butter while eggs decline, Philadelphia reports mixed changes across butter and cheese with steady eggs. Regional seed Timothy hay and grain markets are strong or steady with ample supply. Poultry and game prices show varied regional quotes, while tallow and lard remain subdued.

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Farm Market Prices For Beans and Produce Reported

The report notes strong demand for beans and various vegetables. Norfolk and Long Island origins show prices around 150 per crate for certain beans, with native wax beans at 3.50 and other items like cabbages, onions, and Bermuda produce priced in the mid range. Overall activity appears steady with buyers active and multiple regional suppliers listed.

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