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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1888

Page

6

Money Market Opens Dull With Rates Unchanged

The Money Market notes a quiet start to the week on Monday March 26 with little change in rates. Clearing house funds show improved supply but not enough to lower the 6 percent level, mercantile paper runs 5 to 7 percent, and call loans secured at 6 to 7 percent. New York funds trade at 17 to 19 percent discount per $1000. bank reserves rise slightly, and U S treasuries show varied yields amid steady foreign exchange.

Bostron Clearng House New York New Yorks Chicago St. Louis San Francisco Telegraph New Orleans Bank Charleston Savannah P.c Fimresagis United States National Bank Reichsmarks Atchison New England Missouri Pacific Boston

Williams & Co Stock Sales Report March 26

New York stock sales show total today of 262 349 shares traded by Williams and Co. The report lists shares sold, opens, highs, lows and closing prices for today and the preceding Saturday, reflecting market activity and price levels.

New York Lie Hiness Jowest

Bank dividends announced by several institutions

Merchants' National Bank declares an eight dollar per share semi annual dividend. Loansville and Terre Haute Railroad Company declares a quarterly dividend of 144 per UCU. Central & South American Telegraph Company declares a quarterly dividend of 14 percent payable April 7. Waltham National Bank declares a percent dividend payable April 2. Marblelead National Bank declares a percent dividend payable in April.

Merchants’ National Bank Loansvile & Terre Hache R Railroad Company UCU

New York Financial Markets Close Quiet and Heavy

Money on call easy at 2 percent with last loan at 2 and 60 day bills near 4.86. Bond and stock activity weak, New England stock strength offset by declines in Missouri Pacific and St Paul. Railroads dull. dividend seen from Missouri Pacific but readings harsh on Reading Canada Southern Union Pacific and St Paul. Bond prices firm in limited trading with Northwestern gold bonds up 1 to 151 and Missouri Pacific earliest declines noted.

New York Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange Western Union Missouri Pacls New England Missouri Pacific St. Paul Union Pacific Canada Southern Reading Union Pacific Northwestern Erie Galveston Harrisburg San Antonio Omaha & St Louis Canada

London Financial News Roundup March Market Rates

London reports consolidate at 101 18-16 money and 101 15-16 account. Atlantic & Great Western rails at 856. Canadian Pacific 6246, Ere 24%, Brie seconds 98a. New York Central 10844, Reading 30%, St Paul 77. Bank of England balance withdrawn today £150000. Paris advises 81 francs 974% centimes for account. Open market discount 144 to 144 3 months. Money 11% per cent.

London Atlantic & Great Western Rats Canadian Pacific Knot« Cental St Paul New York Central Pennsylvania Reading Paris Bank of England

Chicago Markets Report Reflects Wheat Damage and Price Swings

In early trading the Chicago markets show fairly active wheat with a firm tone driven by reports of winter wheat damage from ice. Major bears bought, with visible supply down 811000 bushels and a May option rising faster than June or July. Corn gains supported by shorts buying. oats trading up with interest from commission houses. Provisions weak. hog receipts listed with estimates for today. The report cites opening, high, low, and closing quotes for wheat, corn, oats, pork, and lard across various months, highlighting market squeeze concerns in May and persistent volatility.

Farnum, Reardon & Co Sion

Canned Goods Market Steady With Salmon Prices Rising

The canned goods market shows little change while a fair jobbing trade persists. Prices are firm as Columbia River salmon brands prepare for next season's delivery and agents push sales. Sales occur at about 165 f. o. b. per carload, roughly 18246 landed, though buyers remain cautious for profits. Oysters in Baltimore gain tone though demand stays uneven with a mixed outlook on the pack for the near term.

Baltimore

Flour Market Remains Steady with Scarce Spot Goods

Market reports from March 26 show a steady flour and grain scene with moderate trade. Spot goods stay scarce yet command full prices as buyers only take what they need, and there is no speculative buying. Some spring patengé mills offer low shipment prices by rail and lake.

Grain and corn market report with prices and stock data

Market notes show firm corn and oats with high mixed bids, grilled by spot and futures activity. Prices for wheat, barley, and rye are listed with export and domestic quotes, plus stock tables for Corn Oats Wheat Barley and related grain classes and butter and produce行情.

Market Prices Report From The Port And Commodities Section

The column lists varied prices for fruits and produce including spies notes, oranges, lemons, and cranberries with Palermo Florida Cape Cod and Messina varieties. It records bananas cargo on the steamer Aguan with prices for No 1s No 2s and hands per bush.

Co Mon Baldwins Tallman Palermo Florida Messina Messi Alencia Cape Cod

Provisions and meat prices steady amid strong export movement

The market reports no change to note in Pork with steady trade and firm prices driven by ample Western hog supplies and robust export demand. Prices for long cuts to bacon are listed with varied per hundredweight figures, while beef and fresh meats show steady demand. track goods and vegetables also quoted with numerous per crate and per bush prices.

Jean Lord Choice Chicago Brighton

Banana steamer schedule with Jamaica banana cargoes

The Braitan sails March 28 with Jamaica bananas for George H. Harding. Hertha arrives March 29 from Baracoa with bananas for W. W. & C. RK. Noyes. A steamer with bananas for Baracoa is due March 28, Seaverns & Co. Baracoa April 2. Lorenzo DPD Baker from Jamaica, the Boston Fruit Company, will have a steamer from Jamaica.

Banana Steamers Braitan Jamaica George H. Harding Hertha Baracoa W. W. & C. RK. Noyes Seaverns & Co Lorerzo Dpd. Baker Boston Fruit Company

Commodity Prices in National Markets

In St Louis butter and eggs are unchanged with light receipts. In New York butter is firm with Western creamery firsts at 27 to 30 cents and Elgin at 30. Imitation creamery at 24 to 27 cents. Eastern dairy half-frank tubs at 20. Western dairy firsts at 24 cents. factory firsts at 23 to 26 cents. Cheese dull with New York carloads at 2 to 12 cents and Western firsts. Eggs steady with Western firsts at 18 to 19 cents. Southern at 18 to 18.5 cents.

Ilver Chicago & West Michigan Detroit, Lansing & Northern Kansas City Fortscott & Gulf Clinton Springfield Memphis Wisconsin Central Wisconsin Gentral Company Summiit Lykens Valley Summit Brangis Elgin Creameries Western Jane Western Fancy Lmitation Western New York Eaetern Liverpool Ohic Choice Vermont California West Jersey Houlton Rose Houlton Hebrons Aroostook Aroostook Hebrons Burbanks Northern Peerless White Brooks Chenangees Champion Regents Bush East Swale St. Louis Elgin Southern

Auction Sale of Pontiac Cargo Fruits and Market Prices

Fruit firm H Harris & Co sold the steamer Pontiac cargo at auction with Palmero lemons 25¢ 94 55 and Palmero oranges at 1 2544 50. Other lots included hat-box oranges 87 4eu 1 20 bloods and mandarins listed. Pre market steady with some movement. Liverpool demand strong for good fruit. Baldwins quoted at 19s, greening 16s 15s, russets and pears at 14 16s, Northern soles 14 16s.

H. Harris & Co Palmero Liverpool

Mixed Commodity Prices and Market Snapshots

Sugar prices hold steady with refined sugars firm and granulated at 6 1/2 cents. Molasses and other agricultural commodities show steady, quiet movement with regional quotes for Porto Rico, Cuba, and Venezuela products. Tallow and related oils report modest price levels in New York and London cash markets.

Govac Ponce Porto Rico Cuba York London New York

Trading Reports From Major Centers On Grain And Flour

New York reports flour receipts 44 662 barrels exports 97 000 bushels and sales 820 000 bushels with prices for Minnesota and other flour grades. Wheat receipts 4 400 bushels exports 97 000 bushels sales 820 000 bushels. Corn receipts 39 200 bushels exports 39 928 bushels sales 48 000 bushels. Oats and barley firm or quiet. rye steady. petroleum firm. lard and pork values listed. Chicago St Louis and Milwaukee note mixed gains in wheat and corn, flour markets firm, pork prices around 13 75, hogs higher, and various receipts and shipments. Minneapolis and Detroit report higher wheat prices and stable flour futures with regional price variations.

Minnesota Michigan Canada Superior Anada Canada Barney Alize Bicur No 1 New York Enriey City Unite City Extra India Western Steam Pt Liverpool Sreiter Dbul Chicago St, Louis Minneapolis Milwaukee Cincinnati Toledo Detroit

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