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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1884

Page

3

Money Markets and Clearing House Totals in Boston

Money markets show little change with mercantile paper at 6 to 6.5 percent and miscellaneous at 7 to 8 percent, banks asking 5 percent or more, and call loans at 4.5 to 6 percent. Clearing house daily totals reach 8,980,202 dollars with week totals 57,511,683, while New York funds discount 15 to 17 cents. The report covers national clears, year-over-year comparisons, and notes broad industry weakness with major centers down about 32.6 percent versus last year. Stockholders of Brunswick Antimony Company set July 26 for a vote on recapitalization and a 1 per share assessment to meet debt.

Boston Mercantile New York Clearing House United States Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Baltimore San Francisco Pittsburg Cincinnati Providence Louisville Milwaukee Etroit Kansas City Cleveland Hartford Indianapolis New Haven Columbus Portland Lowell Hos Worcester Peoria Memphis Syracuse St. Joseph N. Y Great West Fletcher & Sharp and Harrison’s New York City Bradstreet’s Canada Sachs Shevaness The Brookline Chronicle Atchison, Topeka Santa Fe Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Union Pacifc Western Trunk Line Association Nebraska Union Pacific Blake Bro’s Union Pacfic Railroad Company Union Pacific Railroad Company Philanthopic Tottering Enterprises St. Paul Pullman Palace Sandusky Louisiana Missouri River Wisconsin Central Common California Albany Old Colony New England Rio Grande River Toledo Avondale Division Sunday Herald Southeastern Divison Ohio Dayton Southeastern Jackson County Northwest Burlington Eastern Kansas City, Lawrence Southern Little Rock Fort Smith American Bell Erie Calumet Hecla Boston Water Power Brunswick Antimony Company Railroad Gazette Mace Texas Pacific Texas Pacific Railroad Rio Grande Division Henry Monett West Shore Railroad Company Orpheus Singing Society of Buffalo West Shore New York Stock Exchange Manhattan Railway Company Metropolitan Elevated Railroad C. A. Carlton Evansville New Albany Ind Northern Concord Claremont Boston, Concord Montreal Boston and Lewell Dlinois Central Texas and Rio Grande James T. Harahan Louisville and Nashville Railroad Denver and Rio Grande Denver Ogden

Money market and stock actions in New York speech July 19

Reports show money at 1 percent on call, mercantile paper at 51 7 percent, and broken currency phrases. Stocks declined after midday while some gains earlier in the day touched top weekly highs. closing quotes and bank reserve notes accompany the market wrap with Podny's transactions totaling 224,200 shares.

New York Prime Mercantile Paper Stock Exchange Bears Miss Pacific Central Pacific Lake Shore Lackawanna New Jersey Central New York Central Western Union Bg Union Pacific Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Northwest St. Paul Louisville and Nashvilleo Missouri Pacific Northern Facinie Omaha Wall Street Financial Chronicle Podny

Flour and grain markets mixed across major ports

Trade in flour remains unchanged with small lot trading. Chicago and Milwaukee show mixed receipts and shipments with weakness in Milwaukee. New York reports firm prices across flour varieties and robust sales though export demand remains light. Wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley and meal markets vary by city with dull to steady tones, receipts and shipments detailed for Milwaukee, Chicago, St Louis and New York.

Chicago India Boards of Trade England Porto Rico Cuba New York Bahia Newark Cass Messina Palermo Cantania Valencia Jamaica Baracoa Carthagenas Cincinnati St. Louis Centennial Beacon Light New York—Petroleum United Pipeline Pittsburg C. Grandon Cooper Tract Old Baldtown Producers’ Protective Association New Orleans Llige Orleans Liverpool Uplands United States Milwaukee Ohio St. Lews Minnesota Detroit Michigan Toledo Southern Lse Steadier White State Chicago—Park City Extra Tierces Western Steam Tierces City Steam Continent Union Stock Yards

London bullion report and market summaries July

London reports bullion holdings at Bank of England and mixed market moves across stocks bonds and commodities. Consols and U S bonds quoted, Canadian Pacific and Lake Shore gains noted, railways firm, wheat and corn prices steady to firmer, Liverpool breadstuffs steady, Havana Market mentioned. Weather in England fair, money relatively firm with improved funds.

London Bank of England Erie New York Cleveland Pittsburg Denver Rio Grande Lake Shore Wabash Beerbohm Merchant’s Exchange Liverpool England California Lara Havana

Maritime cargo list from Barbadoes to Port Antonio

A detailed shipping notation lists brig Hope from Barbadoes with 100 bags of sugar, various vessels including Galveston schooner W Wickham and Virginian steamer with iron, salt, bleaching powders, and earthenware. Entries include MATANZAS bark Losn2a Borstel with 744 bhds sugar, John L Hasbrouck 1055 bhds sugar, and Port Prince schooner Jennie A Stubbs with 440 000 ths logwood. other vessels cargoes cover bananas, lumber, and miscellaneous goods.

Barbadoes Hope Gossler & Co Galveston W . Wickham Liverpool Eng Virginian Mose Beach & Co de Pierce, Hardy & Co Jones, McD & Stratton Linder & Meyer Sherburne & Co Abram Fre Point-A-Pitre Guad Isabel R C Cushman & Co Port Antonio America Kendall

Bonds, Bills and Rail Lines Dominate Northern News

The Boston and Albany and Fitchburg railroad cases uphold a U.S. circuit court ruling on cattle shipment limits, confirming penalties for confinement beyond 28 hours. Coverage moves to Union Pacific finances, Mexican rail projects, and ongoing railroad construction and bond actions across Texas Pacific, Manhattan Elevated bonds, and key appointive changes in several regional lines.

US Credit Failures Rise Amid Rail and Market Strain

The week saw 211 failures reported to Bradstreet's in the United States, up from 194 the prior week, with most owed by small traders under $5,000 capital. Notable firms listed include W H Howard neckwear, F A Miller Worcester liquor, Ellis & Wells Lynn shoes, Bogue Brapit Montreal stock firm, and J F Johnson Hartford grocer. Editorial notes warn that the six months to July 1 show 5444 failures versus 5296 in 1883, suggesting 1884 may equal or exceed 1883 amid distrust in railways and a general business downturn.

United States Bradstreet’s Thomas P. Barnes Boston Edwin B. Smith & Co West Street W. H. Howard Otis Street Somerville New Hampshire F. A. Miller Worcester Mass N. Day & Bro Northampton T. S. Pike Ellis & Wells Lynn Elbridge Blaney Ir Rsa Martin St. John N. B Edwin Horncastle, Jr Portland F. N. Kincaid Waterville H. M. Angell Lumber Providence J. F. Johnson Hartford William Mercantile Trust Company Sepa Edward Haas D. Haas & Son, Silks Green Street New York Barnhard & Sondheimer National Bank Ninth National Bank S. Vettner & Son Breckport Isee van Zant & Packard Hadley N. Y W. O. Gibbs, Tobacco Elmira N. Y Hamblen Bros. & Co foyster_ packing comany Jersey City N. J Fshing Island Maryland Henry C. Pedder Arnold, Constable & Co New York City New Jersey Morrell & Chamberlain Trenton Jacob J. Placker & Co Furniture Philadelphia Penn Bank Pittsburg Pittsburg Shirt Company Dumbs Startw Dey Goods Marietta A. C. Schubert Cincinnati A. Horton Boots and Shoes Piqua Indianapolis Robert N. Lamb Harrison’s Bank Indiana Banking Company Harrison Harmon, Spruance & Co Chicago Board of Trade Iron River Furnace Company Iron River Mich Potter, Beattiex& Co General Merchandise Ovid, Mich Bier & Schoeplin Boots Ovid Scofield & Cooper Carriage and Cutter Manufacturers Suffolk County S. C. Hutchins Et al James J. F. Randolph John W. Lavery Martin E. Moran Elsa T. Moran Lottie B. Smiley Frank L. Huston Nathan Holbrook John R. Plunkett

Wyman Granted Leave to Contract for Hides in Maine

Ferdinand A. Wyman as assignee of F Shaw & Bro sought leave to contract tanning at two Maine tanneries for about 200 bales of hides. The deal, estimated at $6000, would convert bark and groceries into cash and keep the tanneries ready for sale. The court granted the order with no objections.

F. Shaw & Bro Ferdinand A. Wyman Maine

Supreme Court Session Adjourns After Motions

Judge Barker presided as motions were heard and the court adjourned for the term. The session concluded with no further items listed.

Supreme Court Barker

Shillings Passed as Sovereigns in Court Dispute

S. H. Russell jailed on a thousand dollar bond for the September term on gilding coins passed as sovereigns by Charles E. Brown who faces three thousand dollars. The plaintiff admitted possible gilding for jewelry but halted when suspicion arose about their intended use.

S. H. Russell District Court Charles E. Brown

Municipal Court July 19 Faces in Central Highlands and East Boston

In central court Judge Adams presided. John Long faced threats charges, held in $100, with July 24 appearance. Others include William M. Pike fined $30 for embezzling $1350. James McGrath and Nellie Golden held $2000 each for robbery. Betsy McLaughlin jailed for drunkenness. plus multiple assault, larceny, and false pretences cases. Highlands court sent others to lunacy board or island. East Boston fined William Elms $10 for assault at Sumner Street shipyard.

Central Court Adams John Long Alice Josephine Uofin William M. Pike John F. Folsom No. 98 Canal Street William J. Murphy Edward Dennis Rosa E. Dennis Mat T Long Owen Coffin James A. McGrath Nellie Golden Malcomb Dunn Abbie Sutton John August John A. Pray Mary McCanyy House of Industry Highlands Court Hen C. Quinn State Board of Health Margaret Haley Patrick Kerrigan James Pene Boston Wm. Elms Marquand Bros Sumner Street Michael Doherty

Encampment of the Second Brigade Regimental Reunions and Grand Army Notes

Ground broken for the second brigade camp with tents rising by Saturday and full readiness expected Tuesday for arrival of commands. Brigade Engineer Lambert adjusts line to improve cavalry and artillery space. Massachusetts Mexican War veterans and regimental groups attend events including Fort Wagner anniversary excursions and Bull Run anniversary observances. Public notices include a December fair for an G A R hall and plans for Bangor excursion in August. Boston Light Artillery to visit the camp on Thursday with a full contingent.

Grand Army Lambert Quartermaster Dow Massachusetts Regiment Rowe’s Wharf Nantasket Beach Messrs Russell & Sturgis Isaac Hull Wright Charles J. Murphy New York Francis D. Clark New Jersey Edward Lander Buffalo N. Y Jackson Ninth United States Artillery A. W. Adams Kansas Jesse T. Angell Florence Mass Nelson Viall Providence B. W. Manchester Rhode Island Col J. B. Moore Nevada C. W. Adams George O’neil South Boston D. B. Manchester Adjt H. A. McGibenen Robert G. Shaw Veteran Association Fort Wagner Downer Landing Bunker Hill Maverick Rifles Maine Veteran Association Washington Street Bangor The Sons of Veterans American House Boston Light Artillery Association

Fight-Touched Pennsylvanian and the Blaine Standoff

George Ashton recalls a string of street fights with stage drivers near Washington. He describes a dispute over a girl, a snow‑covered brawl, fines from Squires Trumbull and Blaine, and a venue change that kept penalties low. He praises the Blaine family for fairness and loyalty.

George W. Ashton The Cincinnati Enquirer Washington Pittsburg Wheeling Old Trumbull Squire Blaine Trumbull George Jim Blaine Squire Pennsylvania Blaine Blaines Jim

Make Yourself Felt Now The World Will Go On Without You

Bob Burdette counsels his son to seek to be noticed and felt in life, not missed after death. He urges proactive service and leadership, noting the world moves on without any one person and urging the boy to actively contribute while alive.

Bob Burdette

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