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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1890

Page

6

Money Market and Stock Market Report Signals Quiet Trading

The report notes a quiet money market with clearing house rates firmer and loans steady from 4 percent to 6 percent. Foreign exchange firmed, with New York and London dealings and government securities steady. The local stock market was dull and weak with most issues falling, though unions and telephone stocks showed minimal gains amid overall sluggish activity.

Ciosiny New York American Cotton Oil Trust Stock Exchange American Cotton Oil Company

Dividends Declared by Various Banks and Firms

The Safe Deposit Trust Worcester declares a quarterly 2 percent dividend. Abington National Bank 3/2 percent. Faneuil Hill National Bank 8 percent. Manchester Mills 22 percent quarterly. Lewis Wharf Company declares a dividend. Cutting Car Company 2 percent quarterly payable April 1 to stockholders of record March 24. New Bedford Martha's Vineyard Nantucket Steamboat $8 per share. Continental National Bank of Boston to pay 8 percent on April 1.

Safe Deposit, & Trust Company Worcester Abington National Bank Faneuil Hill National Bank Manchester Mills Company Lewis Wharf Company Cutting Car Company New Bedford Martha’s Vineyard Nantucket Continental National Bank of Boston

Market closes dull after rally on Louisville stock surge

A slow decline dominated the day with most equities easing to new lows as markets closed heavy. Louisville, New Albany & Chicago surged 2 percent on floating supply vanishing while Wheeling & Lake Erie gained on March earnings. Union Pacific held despite favorable February report. Railroad bonds were subdued with readings including Reading 4s and Chicago & East Illinois 5s slipping slightly.

Wisconsin Central Northern Pacific Mexican Central Kansas City Memphis Birmingham Bince Chicago, Burlington & Quiney Sandusky Flint & Pere Marquette Common New York New England Union Pacific Wheeling & Lake Erie Louisville New Albany Chicago Chicago & East Klinvis Chicago & Indiana Kansas Pacific Denver Rock Island New York & Northern Ohio & Mississippi Flouston & Texas

San Francisco Mining Stocks Close Bargain Prices

March 25 stock list shows official closing prices for mining firms including Belcher, Crown Point, Gould & Curry, Sierra Nevada, Yellow Jacket, Hale & Norcross, and Union Con. Values appear varied with small gains and losses, reflecting a steady mining sector.

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New York Financial Roundup March 25 Markets Steady

Money on call easy 3 to 4 with last loan at 3 and closing at 3. Sterling exchange quiet yet firm with 60 day bills at 4.83 and demand at 4.86. Government bonds dull and steady. Sugar and Rock Island lead declines with Sugar dropping after ex dividend to 2 1 2 percent. Sugar Refineries weak on San Francisco rumor. Rock Island offered to the market as trading remained dull and heavy.

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Paine's Furniture Warerooms Showcase Specialties on Canal Street

Days of specialties highlight Paine's Furniture Warerooms at 48 Canal Street with entire and separate lines of trade for all ages and conditions. The display includes furniture for children the aged students the sick business men architects clubs and more, with notable items for aged and invalid persons.

Paine Canal Street

Market Notes on Agricultural Commodities and Goods

Commodity dulls and steady readings across grains including corn oats rye and flour with忙 mixed signals for potatoes apples and beans. Livestock and dairy show firmness while fruit stocks like Florida oranges show strength and Mediterranean fruits remain plentiful.

Florida

Market Report with Mixed Prices and Shifting Rates

The text lists several item prices and market notes including cypress shingles steady at various quotes, a demo fair set at 4-18 inches and 5-18 inches with prices, and by car jaths and other goods priced by quality. Overall market activity shows nominal cargo holdings and mixed regional quotes across several product lines.

Print cloth market fair in Fall River on March 25

The Fall River print cloth market was quiet and weak with sales at 3e. The market felt unsettled and shaky as buyers held back and sellers lowered asking prices. The report notes subdued activity and cautious sentiment among traders.

Fall River

Wheat and corn market summary from Chicago and St Louis

Chicago reports wheat futures and cash prices easing on mild weather and abundant receipts in the U K era while corn softens with large arrivals from New Orleans. Provisions rise then fall on hog runs. oats and barley show small moves. Butter, cheese, and produce markets hold steady to firm though receipts are mixed with fluctuating demand.

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Lumber Market Outlook Signals Strong Demand and Rising Prices

The lumber trade reports a busy near term with rising prices for spruce and hemlock, strong demand for large orders, and several mills operating at full capacity. Labor disputes loom as a potential hurdle, while Southern and Western markets show prosperity and steady shipments. prices vary by grade and length with tight supply for dry products and rising cypress and pine activity.

Yand Pennsylvania Kennebec Down East Hemlock Southern Lumber Cunningham Cunningham, Banks & Co Southern Atlantic Gulf Ports North Carolina

Foreign Financial Reports from London Market Snapshot

London financial desk reports mid afternoon prices across bonds and stocks. United States and Mexican issues show varied yields with Illinois Central and Canadian Pacific among active names. Open market discount rates stand at 2 7 to 3 per cent and bullion balance at £18 000.

London United States Atlantic Great Western Canadian Pacific Erie St. Paul New York Atlantic Great Western Illinois Central New York Central Amoun England

Stop Thief. Buy Dr Bull's Cough Syrup and Salvation Oil

An old time advertisement urges readers to purchase Dr Bull's Cough Syrup for 25 cents and Salvation Oil for 20 cents with a warning to avoid imitations. The tone promotes quick relief and authenticity.

Dr. Bull

General Markets Flour and Grain Prices Report

Market overview for March 24 shows dull trade across grains with steady to firm spot tones. Records of receipts and shipments in New York Chicago St Louis and St Louis reflect subdued demand, with detailed price ranges for flour, corn, oats, rice and byproducts, highlighting winter wheat flour demand and a modestly active New York market.

Farnum, Reardon & Co Boston New York Gsese St Louis Minneapolis Duluth Milwaukee Minnesota Wisconsin Canada Superior Canada City City Mill Chicago Dt Louis Ziv C. St Louis Graham Floar

Market Report Says Steady Demand for Fresh Produce

The market shows steady demand with onions at 5 to 6 per barrel. Western onions listed 5 50 per barrel, Valencia 2 per large case, Havana 3 25 per crate, and various greens and vegetables priced from 50 cents to 6 dollars per crate or box. Florida cucumbers 2 to 2 60 per crate, tomatoes unchanged at 2 per crate, Mississippi 0.50 per crate, and other items including beans, greens, and cucumbers noted with multiple price points and limited supply.

Valencia Havana Key West White Cape St Andrews Florida Mississippi

Fruit market report shows steady prices for apples

The market remains firm for Choice Maine Baldwins at 4.50 per barrel with nearby lots near 4. The Northern Spies arrive steady and Russets are ample and steady. Prices quoted include Baldwins No 1 at 8 424 50 and No 2 at 3 50. Sicily lemons market well supplied with steady demand.

Maine Baldwins Baldwins Northern Talian Sicily

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cotton Oil Trust Samuel Thomas FE. Urquhardt Alfred B. Mason James H. Benedict R. F. Munro Lo Feb Wabash Pullman Company Eastern Portland, Saco & Portsmouth Central Massachusetts Colt United States Circuit Court Consolidated Service Company Lamson Consolidated Store Service Company Boston News Bureau Bay State Gas Company Boston Gas Light South Dorchester Kearsage Boston & Moutan Butte & Boston Osceala Yste Centennia Pald Tamarack Sngwn Bros Drafys Ifeland U. S Ivestment Philadelphia State St THE Doran Wright CO New York Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange Traders’ National Bank State Street Fiske Building Andrew L. Fennessy John E. Toulmin Atkinson House Furnishing Company NILES Boston Stock Exchange Lis Miscellaneous Stock Exchange Csales Wilson W. Fay & Co Ort Payne Coal & Iron Speer Herman Elec Eeserees Passion Eseeeeresers G2 Kimball Auto F. W. Prescott & Co Eastern Electric Cable Co Drakes v Getbins Gia En Vances Union Electric Car CO Eeresserce United States Mail Bos Cos Ewes Thomson-Houston CO Thomson European Electric Welding Co Electric Exercising Machine Co Devonshire Anongchs Arnold Pirest P&c Bee Garoen Pac Tee Texas Pac NEW York Financial James & Abbot Liberty Square General Markets
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