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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1889

Page

6

Boston Money Market Stays Stable On May Day Trade

The Boston money market shows little change with clearing house rates firm at 2 to 3 percent and general loans quoted 4 to 5 percent. Call loans with collateral run 2 to 3 percent. New York funds at 1 1/2 to 2 percent. Exchange totals dip from year-ago levels as government securities stay quiet and the market awaits month-end demand.

Bostox Thurssday Clearing House New York Pacific National Bank of Boston Mass Washington Secretary of the Treasury Oreign Exchange Reichsmarks Bank of England Bank of France Mazreh Bostoh Chicago, Burlington & Quincy St. Paul Canadian Pacific

Dividends Declared by Multiple Companies

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company pays a semi annual 2 percent dividend per certificate payable May 20. The Dorchester Gas Light Company declares a dividend of 2 dollars per share. The Kansas Investment Company declares and pays its twelfth semi annual dividend.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company Dorchester Gas Light Copany Kansas Investment Company

Shares for Sale At Nine Dollars Each

A limited number of shares offered at nine dollars per share. Right reserved to raise price without prior notice.

New York Financial Market Mixed Activity May 2

Money rates ease to 2 percent with closing at 2. Strong sterling and active exchange demand. Railroad and western shares lead gains before a late pullback. Burlington, Missouri Pacific, Saskatoon and Louisville & Nashville prominent. Bank of England reserves dip while Paris Bank notes show gold and silver gains.

New York Éall Primé Mercantile Paper Sterling Exchange Burlington St. Paul Burnington Missouri Pacific Saskawanna Louisville & Nashville Lackawanna Advance Atchison Boston Pullman Bears Union Pacific Reading Burlington & Quincy Western Union Manhattan Texas Pacific Wabashes Fort Worth Louisiana

Foreign Financial Markets London May 2 Advices

London market notes show Consols at 989-16 money and 9811-16 for June while U S 44s sit at 110% and Canadian Pacific at 54%. Erie at 29 to 54, Mexicans 6244, St Paul 674, New York Central 110%, Pennsylvania 56%, Reading 23/4, Spanish 4s 77% with Paris 3 per cent rentes at 87 francs 80 centimes later. The report also notes bullion withdrawn.

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Commodity Market Rundown Shows Mixed Demand in Quiet Trade

Wool, flour, corn, oats, rye and other staples move slowly with most prices steady or dull. Eggs, butter, cheese and fats hold firm or easy. fruits like apples and oranges show strength while lemons rise quickly. Sugars and molasses stay firm as livestock goods remain quiet.

Graham Lori

Print Cloth Market Holds Steady in Fall River Trade

In Fall River Massachusetts on May 2 the print cloth market remained firm and steady with an advance note focus. Demand is good and volume of business fair.

Fall River Mass

Market Steady with Mixed Produce Notes and Lobster Caution

Market holds steady with no new local features. Lobster packers in Maine hesitate to expand amid anticipated legislation. New York salmon agents reportedly offer to place orders at 190 and 185 delivered. Price list covers apples to squash in cans and bottles, with numerous per dozen and per can figures for fruits, seafoods, and vegetables.

Spotsalmon Maine New York Star Beacon California Lima

Lumber Market Holds Firm Across Northern and Eastern Regions

The lumber market shows steady to firm prices with fair demand. Cargo spruce arrives slowly and sells on arrival while car lots move well. Hemlock supply is limited but prices stay firm. Shingles steady and cedar posts range around 18 to 35 dollars for various lengths. Southern pine strong demand with unchanged prices and hardwoods remain very firm at full prices.

Pennsylvania Canada Indiana

Leather and Hides Market Steady with Cautious Purchases

Leather and hides markets show a quiet demand with cautious buyers. Finished leather holds steady at old prices while wax, hip, rain, and hemlock leathers vary little. calf skins and rough leathers remain dull or steady. Prices for various hides and sole leather ranges are listed, with specifics for No 1 and No 2 finishes and regional variations.

Brighton New England Buenos Ayres Montevideo Rio Grande Entre Rios Corrientes Cordova Entre Rio

Wool Market Receipts and Prices Across Regions

Receipts at the port for the past week total 3938 domestic bags and 4000 foreign bales, with year over year declines in totals. San Francisco shows active sales of about 1500 bales mainly from seven month San Joaquin clips. Sacramento Valley spring clip prices range 18 20c for choice, while Oregon 1888 clip prices sit 14 16c. Buyers in California interior report growers holding strong, with potential leverage in negotiations.

San Francisco San Joaquin Sacramento Valley Middle Counties Southern Coast Oregon Louisville Texas San Angelo California Calaveras County

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