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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1888

Page

6

Money Market Signals Steady with Boston to West Funds Flow

The Boston money market remains firm with steady clearing house rates at 4 percent and general loan ranges from 4 to 6 percent. New York discounts run 10 to 17 cents, with strong bond and stock activity noted, including Atchison leadership and widespread market gains. Government securities quiet while treasury deposits and currency figures are listed. customary foreign exchange rates and a busy bond offering slate are reported.

Boston Clearing House New York Chicago St. Louis San Francisco Telegraph Orleans Bank Charleston Savannah United States National Bank Reichsmarks New York Stock Exchange Atchison Springfield Atchison System Ohio, Indiana & Western Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Asseng’s

Auction Sales of Mining Stocks and Railroad Notes 1888

Auction sale list for Saturday July 7 1888 includes numerous shares in banks railroads and industrials with prices and lots from Columbian to Union Pacific and many railroad bonds. The National and Monson banks declare 4 percent dividends and New York financials note money rates mercantile paper and bond demand as market firms with a strong close.

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London Market Summary July 6 Consols and Bonds Edge Rates

London on July 6 reports Consols at 999 16 for money and 995 1/2 for the account. Atlantic and Great Western firsts 34 54, Erie 24 1/4, Erie seconds 97 3/4, Illinois Central 119 1/2, Mexican ordinary 40 5/8 money and 14 1/4. Open market discount for short and three months bills at 14 1/2 percent. Paris advices show 3 percent rentes at 83 francs 27 1/2 centimes for the account.

London Atlantic & Great Western Erie Ilinois Central Paris

Trade Card Mentions Prominent City Agents

A compact listing shows several named agents and firms across nationwide cities including Baltimore Baltimore Md Tre Bayousara La Chicago Lil T J Shay Detroit Mich MecLogan NY NE Manufacturers Co Lexington Ky G E Spencer Watkins Spencer Selma Al Meyer Liepold Bros Selina Pa Louis Mo J Frank Adler Frank Co.

Selma, al M Meyer M Meyer & Co Selina Ala J Liepold Liepold Bros Louis H Schafer Schafer, Swarts & Co St Louis J Frank Adler, Frank & Co

The Fish Market Report From the Boston Gloucester Market

Demand for dry and pickled fish remains fair with mackerel sold in small lots. Fresh supply is limited and prices are firm while large fish are scarce. Weekly receipts show ongoing activity in Boston dealers and the Gloucester market remains largely unchanged.

Wackerel Devad Hierro Labrador Nova Scotia Georges Bay Errig Best Norfolk Providence Boston Grand Bank Western Bank Haddock Hew Wilson North Bay Bay of Islands Newfoundland Gloucester Eastport Georges Halibut Bank

Flour Prices and Grain Market Report Wholesale

John E. Welsh flour and grain business at 201 State Street shows firmer market with higher prices due to wheat advance and export demand. Spot ranges include fine at 2.50 to 3.00 per barrel and various grades up to 6.20 for spring patents. New York and Chicago receipts cited with mixed activity and firmer close.

Iinegota Michigan Canada Superior Canada Roller Canada New York City Minnesota Chicago St Louis Wanea Toledo Minneapolis Milwaukee Detroit Alpany

London Wool Auction Sees Spirited Bidding and Moderate Attendance

Auction today featured strong competition for Australian Cape of Good Hope and Natal lots, with 14 002 sales offering very good lots. Prices improved by 4d as 117 000 bales remain, prompting a decision to close the series on the isthmus this month.

London Cape of Good Hope Natal Victoria New South Wales Queensland South Australia Swan River New Zealand Cape O Tood Hope Tasmania Jamaica

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