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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1889
Page
6
The Boston money market offers no major shifts with easy rates for borrowers. Clearing House funds, New York money inflows of 1.51 million, and an expected 1 million state loan balance may keep rates down. Time loans range 3 1 4 to 5 3 4 percent, call loans 2 to 3 percent, with bond issues and foreign exchange detailing daily moves.
The Pullman Palace Car Company declared a quarterly dividend of $2 per share. The Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company declared a dividend of 3 percent. The Distillers and Cattle Feeders Trust declared a monthly dividend of 1 percent.
Baring Brothers U8 London and their correspondents announce Essie Mercantile and Travellers' Credits available globally through SEESSARS enabling purchase and sale of foreign exchanges and telegraphic transfers. Stock and bond orders are executed in Boston New York and Philadelphia.
July 29 trading shows 159 900 shares moved with prices for numerous items. Wheat, corn, oats and other grains mixed. dairy and meats quoted. Chicago and Minneapolis summaries reflect weakness in wheat and mixed futures, with bears gaining some ground and weather noted as a major factor.
July 19 New York markets show money on call easy at 2 to 3 percent with last loan at 3. Bar silver at 91 percent and sterling steady near 4.86 sixty-day bills and 4.87 demand. Government and railroad bonds dull. Gold exports sent bearish mood after noon, wiping out earlier recoveries. Major declines hit New England and several rails while overall close remains dull and fairly steady with few late changes.
Trading remained lackluster as selling pressure pushed several key stocks down in the afternoon. New England, Atchison, Sugar, St. Paul, Missouri Pacific and Reading led declines while Lackawanna and New England showed some early losses before partial recovery. Bond activity was thin with $581,000 in total sales and Hocking Valley issues sinking further. The general market posted minimal changes and closed near its lowest levels listed.
Importers report foreign mackerel selling slowly despite low prices as domestic catch prospects grow, prompting buyers to wait. Codfish market remains quiet with light receipts. shore fish and canned products show modest activity and prices. Gloucester and Tremont cargoes include roughly 700 quintals, with noteworthy quantities from Grand Manan and Bay of Fundy.
Fall River reports a dull print cloth market with prices at 3 1/2 cents, down a half cent. Weekly business is very light.
In London trading Consols stand at 989 16 for money and 98 1/2 for the account. Canadian Pacific 672, Evie 26, Erie seconds 105, Illinois Central 117, Mexican ordinary 55, St Paul common 71, New York Central 108 1/4, Pennsylvania 52 1/2, Reading 23 1/2, Mexican Central 67 1/4. Money discount 2 1/2 percent, open market for bills 1 1/4 percent. Paris advices quote 3 percent rates at 83 francs 56.72 centimes for the account.
The week brought no salt mackerel from the domestic fleet, with 2707 bbls from foreign ports including English and Irish supplies. Domestic catch was 202 bbls vs 365 last year, while Irish mackerel totals reached 1000 bbls. Prices ranged from 16 to 20 dollars per barrel, quality varied, and forecasts hope for larger schools off Portland and Block Island.
Fall River July 19 despite unsettled print cloth market the local mill stock market remains firm and active. The weekly statement from G. M. Haffords & Co. bankers and brokers outlines current holdings and latest movements, signaling steady demand and sustained liquidity across the textile sector.
Domestic flour quotations range across multiple grades with prices from 2 35 to 6 60 per barrel or sack. Receipts today total 23 cars of varied grain including corn oats rye and mixed grades. Market described as quiet but firm with millers not ready to shade prices and immediate-use purchases only. New winter wheat flours offered 25c under 6d wheat flours. several export and domestic grades listed with FOB and price ranges. New York receipts and exports noted with irregular activity and quiet tone.
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