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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1884

Page

3

Money Matters In Boston Markets And Rates

Boston market notes show modest money demand with banks meeting needs and prices firm. Foreign exchange dull but steady. gold exports reported at 350000 dollars. stock dealings active with railroads and utilities leading gains and losses. Kansas freight rate dispute cited with a preamble and proposed maximum rate bill.

Boston Mercantile New York Sterling Cosvecee BFR AMB Oss Caer Bo Cbs Wei Paaraeet Reichsmarks Pbaceel Tees

Boston Banks Decline Dividends Across Several Institutions

Several Boston banks declare varying dividends including Blackstone National 24 percent Neptune Fire and Marine 5 percent New England National 3 percent National Bank of North America 25 percent First Ward National $3 per share Merchandise National 23 percent Old Boston National 23 percent National City 24 percent Waltham 4 percent The Central National of Lynn at percent dividend with note of April 1.

Blackstone National Bank of Boston Neptune Fire and Marine Insurance Company New England National Bank of Boston National Bank of North America of Boston First Ward National Bank of Boston Merchandise National Bank of Boston National Bank of the Republic of Boston Old Boston National Bank National City Bank of Boston Waltham National Bank Sapenity Associates of Worcester the Central National Bank of Lynn

Market on Wall Street Opens Strong Then Wavers Amid Rates Rumors

New York March 27 The market opened strong with a 0.44 percent early price rise led by Pacific Mail. readings show readings and Erie, Reading, Lackawanna slips.Midday pullback followed by slight rally then renewed selling on grain trade concerns in Chicago and freight rate cuts. Delayed credit moves and West Shore bonds weak on mortgage doubt. overall tone cautious with analysts advising short-term quick profits. Trading totaled 259,900 shares with broad participation across railroads, staples, and mining issues.

New York Prime Mercantile Pacific Mail Reading Chicago Erie Lackawanna Texas Pacific Union Pacific Darling, Denslow & Co West Shore Eric

Market Wrap: grains steady to strong and fruit arrivals noted

Butter and cheese quiet while fresh eggs hold firm in New York. Wheat up about 2 cents from yesterday, oats steady, grain supply near previous week. Pork prices soften as hog receipts stay light at the union stock yards. Stamers with foreign fruit arrive, Valencia oranges and lemons to be auctioned tomorrow at noon. Coffee lower, groceries dull, tallow easy, oils quiet, hides firm, hops steady. Wheat and corn on hand are down from a year ago. corn about 75 million bushels, wheat down about 24 million versus 1883. Dry goods trade remains light for woollens and cottons.

New York Union Stock Yards Catanias Messinas Minnesota Indiana Michigan Ohio St Louie St Louis Chicago Io Louis Milwaukee St. Louis Commercial Exchange Rmiwaukes Choice Choice Western Vermont Canada Houston Hebron Barbank King and Spy Worcester County Boston Cincinnati

Stagnant Bean and Pea Prices Spur Small Movements Across Markets

The Boston area wholesale market shows steady to dull activity across beans and peas with quotations easing slightly. Northern hand-picked peas range from 255 to 290 dollars, while foreign peas hold around 240 to 255. Potatoes, apples, dried fruits, and meats display modest shifts. fresh meat and poultry remain steady, with pork and lard prices generally firm. Gloucester fish markets report steady clam and codfish prices, and tropical fruits stay well supplied with steady lemon and Valencia orange demand.

Cotton Markets March 27 Receipts and Stocks by Market

The market tone was firm in New Orleans, Augusta, Norfolk, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Louisville, St. Louis, Memphis and Mobile with steady at Cincinnati and Wilmington, quiet and firm at Savannah and firmer at New York. The table lists receipts, net and gross sales, coastwise movements, shipments, and stocks at principal U.S. markets with mid upland prices for March 27. Net receipts at U.S. ports total 6,556 and exports to Britain 1,891. Consolidated American stock stands at 746,108.

United States Atiz’a Great Britain Nelerdotigolo Banco Ses New Orleans Augusta Norfolk Philadelphia Baltimore Louisville St. Louis Memphis Mobile Cincinnati Charleston Wilmington Savannah New York

Imports at Boston and Atlantic Steamship Listings

A long, dense OCR list of goods from multiple ports including Boston, Liverpool, Mediterranean, Halifax, and Yarmouth. Items encompass bleaching powders, soda ash, bales, crates, casks, beer, tobacco, cotton, machinery, hemp, oranges, lemons, olive oil, and various bales of wool and woollens. Numerous firms and partners appear, with quantities given in cases, bales, drums, and tons. The extract reads like a shipping warehouse ledger detailing imports and consignments across steamers and ports.

Liverpool Eng Morey & Co Cunningham & Co Moors & Co Thayer & Lincoln Camel Coal Perkins & Co Linder & Meyer QO Dame & Co Norcross, Meilen &Co French & Co Dodo Jones McDuffee & Stratton Daring Bros & Co Burlington Woollen Co Sumac Beach & Co Cori Linder & Meyer Simons, Hatch & Whitten Coleman, Mead & Co Jones & Co Arthur T Lyman Wetherell Bros Glass Hills Turner & Co Pierce & Co Cook L. Andrews James Hil de Rogers L. Bra Merchants Despatch Transportation Co Moseley & Co Brown, Durrell & Co Hogg, Brown & Taylor Jackson, Mandell & Danielis Tilden, Thurber & Co Hollander & Co Hart & Young Weeks & Potter Codman & Shurtleff Palmer, Batchelder & Co Thayer & Jincoln Frost & Adams Kiderkins Co Meesina Cusinano & Co Palermo Franklin Rolfe & Co Worthington & Co Halifax Carroll Beaman Bros Jos Beck & Sons Haskins & Montague Hilton Bros & Co Job & Co TJ Jones & Co Outerbridge & Co Isaac Rich & Co T Russell & Co G Hall & Co

Freight cargo totals across regional rail lines

Summary of consignments carried by multiple railroads including Boston and Albany Providence and Fitchburg with dozens of items such as bales and wool cotton and flour cornmeal and sugar pork and butter hides leather and eggs. The list specifies quantities for each commodity by railroad and notes many bulk units like bales crates boxes cases carts and bbls.

Tot Receipts of Staple Products Mar 27 at Port

A detailed port table compares 1884 and 1883 totals for staple commodities including cotton, sugar, wool, molasses, flour, butter, cornmeal, eggs, oats, beans, wheat, barley, potatoes, malt, hay, millfeed, straw, lumber, leather, tallow, hides, pork, lard, tea, coffee, and various skins and pelts. The 1883 column values are noted as reduced in flour figures with a closing remark.

Boston and Albany Railroad Grand Junction Railroad Providence Railroad Id Colony Railroad New York and New England Railroad Fitchburg Railroad Eastern Railroad Lowell Railroad Maine Railroad Peabody and Salem

Commercial London Wheat and Markets Report March 27

Floating cargoes of wheat heavy with no business, Liverpool prices brisk with corn at 4s 8d. Wheat shipments to the continent 310,000 quarters and 55,000 to other destinations. UK ports show 2,025,000 quarters of wheat and 260,000 quarters of corn in transit. Weather very cold. Flour and grain prices listed. pork, bacon, lard, cheese and tallow priced in London. Havana sugar market paralyzed. Spanish sales and exchange premiums noted.

London Beerbohm Merchants’ Exchange Liverpool United Kingdom Calfornia

Court records from the Supreme Judicial Court proceedings

The document details multiple cases before Judge Morton and a Nor chambers session before Judge Devens. Perjury charges in naturalization papers faced trial for Toole and McCaughrey, with Hall pleading nolo contendere on pension certificate detainment. fine set at $100. Other cases include Whitney v Commonwealth, Learned v Greer, Fireman's Insurance v Commonwealth, and Washburn v Commonwealth, plus a Prang Education Company dispute alleging mismanagement and seeking a injunction and receiver. The proceedings cover hearings resumed in law cases and chamber actions.

Nelson Patrick F. O. Toole Henry McCaughrey Toole Dexter A. Hall Nolo Contendre Supreme Judicial Court Commonwealth Tefore C. J. Morton Field W. Allen C. Allen Holmes Attorney General Henry Bb. Whitney G. O. Shattuck J. C. Roper D. Foster H.D. Hyde Dwight Foster Lucretia

Superior Court Swaps Forgery Case for Embezzlement Trial

In Superior Criminal Court on March 27 Judge Staples faced multiple outcomes. Malcolm Dunn’s forgery indictment was quashed and he now faces a second count for embezzlement. Minnie Bradford pleaded nolo contendere to running a house of ill fame with sentencing postponed. Hugh McGunk was convicted of selling intoxicating liquor to minors. John D. N. R. Powell, convicted of subornation of perjury for straw bail, received five years at the state prison. William H. Howard, Henry Smith and Richard Robinson, all guilty of perjury, were each sentenced to 18 months in the house of correction.

Superior Criminal Court Staples Malcolm Dunn Minnie Bradford Nolo Contendre Hugh McGunk John D. N. R. Powell William H. Howard Henry Smith Richard Robinson House of Correction

Municipal Courts March 27 Assorted New England Charges

In central court before Judge McCafferty Williard L Libby charged with assault and battery held in 100. George H Smith alias Daniel Bresnahan larceny held in 300 for March 28. Henry Mayer selling liquors on the Lord s day fined 50 and costs appealed. Emma A Clark keeping a house of ill fame held 500 for today. Nellie Mack Minnie Burke idle and disorderly held 200 for Saturday. James Manning Patrick McCool robbery held 2000 each for April 1. Joseph O Neil assault with a pistol intent to kill held 5000 for upper court appearance. William Lamb assault and battery held 300 for April 8. East Boston court Francis O Donnell assault and battery fined 1120. Highlands court four boys malicious mischief held 200 each for further appearance.

Municipam Courts Central Court McCafferty Williard L. Libby George H. Smith Daniel Bresnahan Henry Mayer Emma A. Clark Nellie Mack Minnie Burke James Manning Patrick McCool Joseph O'Neil William Lamb Boston Francis O’ Donnell Highlands Court

New Haven Court Hearing Delayed as Jurors Request Song

In New Haven Conn during the Dinah Johnson v Chief Webster trial jurors sent a constable to request a song for edification. The attorney objected and the judge refused a dismissal. Today the court also named Professors Johnson I Platt and John E Clarke as commissioners to adjudicate claims of the defunct American Mutual Life and Trust Co and American National Life Insurance Co with specified fees.

New Haven Conn Dinah Johnson Webster Torrance Superior Court Johnson I. Platt John E. Clarke American Mutual Life and Trust Company American National Life Insurance Company Benjamin Noyes Clark Platt

Jersey cattle sale opens with high prices at Cooper herd

New York reports a large audience for T. S. Cooper's Jersey cattle sale. Top prices include Moth of St. Lambert at 6200 dollars, Nina of St. Lambert 3200, Rose Pogis 4800, and Duke of Darlington 2d 1100, with several cows and calves selling well and Ada Kate bringing 505.

New York T. S. Cooper Jersey Kitty Birnie St. John’s Bijou Moth St. Lambert Nina Nina Pogis Duke of Darlington Rose Pogis Trintasia Lady Pogis Linden

Banking in London clearings shaping American system

Mr. C. B. Patten outlines London clearing house practices and their 100 plus year evolution, contrasting with American methods. He notes private bankers dominated London, deposits and discounts, world clearing ideas, and lessons on bank governance, deposit practice, and defalcations.

Christian Union C. B. Patten State National Bank Talis Church Snelling Boston London Patten London Clearing House United Kingdom Jevons The National Bank of England London Westminster London Joint Stock Bank National Bank of Scotland National Provincial Bank of England London and County Bank Union Bank of London Kingdom

Railroad Earnings and Extensions Across 1883 84

The New York Pennsylvania and Ohio railroad reports January earnings showing a gross of 1.5 million with net 304 thousand, while October to January gains total 6.85 million gross and 2.15 million net. Erie’s line follows with updated figures and New York and New England reveals gains for January 1883 and 1884. Wisconsin railroad construction advances include Alma and Northern toward Prescott, Wisconsin Central toward St Paul, Chicago and Northwestern link to Valley Junction, Minneapolis and Sault Ste. Marie progress, Northern Pacific extensions, Milwaukee and Northern reach to Florence county, and rumored Omaha line activity.

Erie New York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad Company New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad Wisconsin Haugen Alma and Northern Chicago, Burlington and Quincy State Line Prescott Pierce County Minnesota Wisconsin Central Chippewa Falls St. Paul Schlesingerville Chicago Schlesinger Northern Pacific Superior Ashland Montreal River Milwaukee and Northern Marquette County Florence County Omaha Neillsville Wausau Milwaukee Rutland R R National Car Co Boston Exchange Co Naumkesag National Bank Southern Kansas and Western RR Quincy RBR Milwaukee and St Paul Jose Wisconsin Valley Baat Falla Manufacturing Co York Manufacturing Co New England Bank Consolidated Riilroad of Vermont National Bank of North America National Eagle Bank Suffolk National Bank Tremont National Bank Granite Railway Co Worcester Nashua Rochester Charleston Lowell Jackson Lansing Saginaw M &S Chicago, Milwaukee and Wisconsin Valley Division

Death of Captain Flynn and Boston city council honors

Boston leaders mourn Captain James J. Flynn, long time superintendent of streets, with resolutions of respect and a funeral committee appointed. Other items note McHinnon Pen Company and various insolvencies, attach ments, and local civic tributes.

Flynn Board of Aldermen James J. Flynn Alderman Whitten City Council South Boston Captain Flynn A. P. Martin Slade Alderman Slade Alderman Hall Pepe Slade, Hall and Fernald Greenough Lee Parkman Mr. Murphy Messrs. Murphy Denny Fraser Donnelly Rosnosky Weld

The Post canvass on tariff reform across New England press

The Post reports Democratic sentiment on tariff reform, citing Fall River Herald and Essex Statesman opinions. Massachusetts papers note support for Tilden, Morrison bill tariff reduction, and opposition to the present tariff system. Concord Patriot urges decisive action against the current tariff policy backed by New England Democratic press.

Fall River Herald New England Essex Statesman Roads Tilden Thurman Butler Sam Marlboro Times Post Bayard Hartford Telegram Boston Post Connecticut Startford Times Concord Patriot Congress

Horse Notes and Stock Moves Highlight 1880s Track Scene

The Rochester track’s overhaul cost 6000 dollars and may yield faster racing this year. Dayton trotting association plans a 40000 dollar capital increase and a new mile track. Driver-trainer W D Rikard seeks work, address 2020 North Twenty-second St Philadelphia. Rumor places Jimmy Dustin near Hampden Course Springfield MA, though he’s noted in Chicago and New York. Goldsmith Maid’s life milestones noted with foals and Kentucky breeding trends discussed. Zamora’s dramatic New Orleans win described after a whip mishap. G J Shaw lists recent stock sales to Foster Canton ME, Weaver Seymour CT, Ellsworth Worcester MA, Anderson Macon GA.

Rochester Dayton Ohio W. D. Rikard North Twenty-second Street Philadelphia Jimmy Dustin Hampden Course Springfield Mass Chicago New York Goldsmith Maid Stranger Rosebud Kentucky Zamora New Orleans G. J. Shaw Hartland Mr. D. Foster Canton Albrino Almont Maggie Bryan M. T. Pooler Lloyd T. Weaver Seymour Conn Little Pete Gen. Withers Daisy C. H. Ellsworth Worcester Kate Medium Happy Medium Kazita Capt W. F. Anderson Macon Agatha

Prospectus of the Post Publishing Company in Boston

The document outlines the Post Publishing Company's democratic alignment and future editorial aims. It pledges loyalty to vigorous democratic principles, intends to critique violations, and supports tariff reform, banking and labor topics. It promises accessible, cheerful, family friendly journalism and invites readers to request trial copies.

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