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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1890

Page

7

Electric stocks list from Furnished by F W Err Co

Furnished by F W Err and Co a list of electric stock names and markups including Eastern Electric Cable Co Thomson Houston Co Union Electric Car Co and other firms with partial figures and unclear spellings. The fragment reads like a brokerage or trade notice listing multiple companies and stock lines.

F. W. Err & Co Devonshire T Eastern Electric Cable Gethins Electrical Mfg. Co Union Electric Car Co United States Mail Box Co Thomson-Houston Co Bo Thomson European Electric Welding Co

New York Financial Market Reports Broad Activity May 5

Money on call easy with rates 4 1/2 to 6 percent and bar silver at 103. Sterling exchange quiet with bills at 4.8414 for sixty days and 4.8544 for demand. Government bonds dull, railroads active. Stock market open, later strong and buoyant with 500000+ shares traded. Lead Trust, Atchison, Oregon Transcontinental, Chicago Gas lead gains. strong close at day’s top prices.

New York Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange New England Oregon Transcontinental Atchison, Chicago Gas St. Paul Lead Lead Trust Atchison, Oregon Transcontinental Commission Houses Wheeling & Lake Erie Common Manhattan Atchison Texas Pacific Louisville & Nashville Chicago Gas Missouri Pacific Chicago Boston London Kansas Pacific Kansas & Texas International Minneapolis & St. Louis Louisville & New Albany Reading Alton & Terre Haute

Market Notes From London and Paris Financial Desk

Foreign financial reports show Consols at 97 15 16 for money and 98 for the account. Atlantic & Great Western and Canadian Pacific are quoted with varied yields. Paris advices list 3 percent rentes at 89 francs 45 centimes. exchanges on London at 25 francs 13.42 centimes.

London Great Western Canadian Pacific Erie Illinois Central St. Paul New York Central Pennsylvania Paris United States Bonds Atlantic & Great Hainois Central St. Paul Common Reading Mexican Central News

Real estate sales and mortgages in Boston area rundown

Real estate notices report Atwood & Co selling two Call Street houses in Jamaica Plain at auction for 2810. A Hyde Park Avenue land plot of 15 331 feet changes hands at 1544 cents per foot to J O Laughlin for 1544 cents per foot. Boston buys a small stretch near Kingston Bedford for 4300 to widen the street. Multiple property transfers, mortgages and valuations follow including Tremont Street parcels, Columbus Avenue, Hawley Street, Merchants Row and Boylston Street. The Grosvenor Newport estate “The Rocky Farm” will gain two stone houses for occupants William Grosvenor and Miss R A Grosvenor. The Nahum Capen Dorchester estate on Mt Ida will be divided into house lots for sale.

L. L. P. Atwood & Co Call Street Jamaica Plain William Minot, Jr Hyde Park Avenue Forest Hills Station J. O. Laughlin Boston Kingston Bedford Streets David W. Cheever Lewis Coleman Tremont Street Hewlett William C. Lamkin Columbus Avenue Isabella M. Keith Hawley Street Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Company Seth F. Robinson David Greenough William Grosvenor R. A. Grosvenor Providence Newport Nahum Capen Dorchester Mt. Ida Meeting House Hill

Attendance at Baptist Bethel Society meeting reflects growing interest

The forty fifth annual Baptist Bethel Society gathering at Bethel Church on Hanover Street drew large attendance. Speakers included Hon Robert O Fuller Rev C H Spalding Mr C E Evans and Rev A G Lawson D D. W J Swaffield read the annual report urging broader work. Sailor services reached 22000 attendees and the enlarged reading room saw increased use. Departments covered Sunday school temperance foreign missions benevolent and Bible and tract work. Officers for next year were elected: President Robert O Fuller Clerk Daniel D Dunklee Treasurer Nathan N Fitch Auditor Royal Gilkey. A treasury shortage prompted a circular letter seeking aid from pastors represented by the board.

The Baptist Bethel Society Bethel Church Hanover Street Robert O. Fuller C. H. Spalding C. E. Evans A. G. Lawson W. J. Swaffield Amon Daniel D. Dunklee Nathan N. Fitch Royal Gilkey Robert Fuller Samuel B. Thing William A. Monroe Irving O. Whiting William Beals George R. Dority Nathan A. Fitch

Commercial matters and cotton trade update May 5

Market notes show cotton goods firmer and woollen goods quiet with overall steady prices across staples. The cotton trade faces uncertain yet likely passage of silver and tariff bills while speculative markets remain unsettled but firm. Weekly cotton receipts total 16,586 bales with 5.7 million bales since Sept 1, 1889, despite heavy rains hindering Memphis areas.

Gulf Memphis

The Dry Goods Trade Improves Amid Firm Cotton Market

Weather and firm raw materials lift dry goods trade with higher prices seen possible. Cotton goods stay firm with some advances. trade across regions shows mixed relief and rising costs. Export demand fair. mills face anticipated tariff effects and possible early production cuts due to slow overall business.

Mississippi Fall River Providence New York Messrs Bliss, Fabyan & Co John L

The Wool Trade Sees Steady Demand and Cautious Outlook

The wool market remains firm with strong demand on the coast and seaboard markets like Philadelphia and New York. Prices show no immediate rise as mills shut down due to weak demand, while West markets grow active and San Antonio opens soon.

Seaboard Philadelphia New York West Texas San Antonio San Francisco Bradford England London Botany Messrs. Coates Bros

Flour and Meal Trade Prices Dip as Buyers Hold

Market receipts show 4545 bbis and 5034 sacks flour along with 650 sacks and 60 bbis oatmeal and 1300 bbis cornmeal. Demand remains good but buyers resist high miller prices. no price declines unless wheat falls. Flour ranges: fine to seconds 2.50 4.00, extra 4.75, Minnesota grades 4.50 5.60, winter 4.80 5.40, spring patents 5.65 6.25. Export grades quoted FOB. rye flour 3.60 4.00 per bbl. Graham 2.25 2.50. Cornmeal bag 87 89c. barrel 2.10 2.16 for kiln-dried, 2.60 2.70 for granulated. Oatmeal 4.50 4.60 for fine, 5.20 5.30 for cut.

Minnesota Wisconsin Gavada Superior Canada Roller Graham Uiet

Grain Trade Receipts and Prices Report

The grain receipts today total 36 435 bush corn 38 670 bush oats 69 tons millfeed and 1250 bush malt. Inspections show 74 cars with 46 corn and 28 oats and includes No 2 white oats at several elevators. Visible supply and stocks list mixed, with prices showing corn firm steamer yellow at 46 46 1/2c and No 2 white oats 37 37 1/2c on track. Rye and malt prices steady to dull, mills and bran values noted.

Boston ATIOY New_York New England Hoosac Chicago New York Canada Michigan

The Produce Trade and Market Prices Report

The article lists today’s receipts across dairy and produce categories and compares with last year. Butter, cheese, eggs, beans, potatoes, and hay show varied activity. butter is steady with limited creamery supply, New York and Chicago markets quoted. cheese old and new prices noted. beans firm with assorted hand-picked peas and foreign beans priced. grasses and hay steady with strong clover and Timothy values. overall tone is a routine wholesale market summary with regional price ranges.

Cleo New York Chicago Northern Choice Western Liverpool Eage Nova Scotia New Brunswick Islands Weauote Vermont California Lima Choice Canada Alsike Lucerne Red Top Jersey RKT Bent

Market Prices Across Potatoes Fruits and Produce

Domestic potatoes hold steady amid quiet trade while Bermuda stock grows. Prices listed for Houlton and Aroostook varieties, Vermont and New York beliefs, with Scotch and English magnums. Sweet potatoes slow but Jersey and Florida options appear, maple syrup steady. Poultry and fowl prices reflect firm demand. onions, beets, carrots, lettuce, radishes, and greens show varied crate and box pricing. Fruit trade shows quiet apple demand, firm Baldwins, and steady citrus from Messina, Palermo, Valencia. California fruits and dried apples hold steady. strawberries show larger but mixed lots.

Bermuda Houlton Hebrons Houlton Aroostook Hebrons Aroostook Vermont New York Burbanks White Star New Brunswick Nova Scotia Jerseys Floridas Alencia White Cape St Andrews Chicago Virginia Jersey Savannah Florida Messina Palermo California

Steamers Arrive with Mediterranean Fruits for Boston

The Scotsman passed Gibraltar April 23 carrying Palermo oranges lemons and 4500 half-boxes and 4400 boxes Palermo lemons. Napier passed Gibraltar April 26 with Sicily lemons and oranges for Boston. Dodona passed Gibraltar April 11 with oranges and lemons for Boston. Pontiac sailed from Palermo April 26 with a Mediterranean fruit cargo for Boston. Falcon due May 7 with Baracoa bananas for WW & C Royes. Elgiva and Kong Frode due Thursday with Jamaica bananas for Boston Fruit Company.

Scotsman Gibraltar Palermo Napier Sicily Boston Dodona Oston Pontiac Falcon WW & C R Oyes Elgiva Kong Frode Jamaica Boston Fruit Company

Commodity Prices and Market Reports for Meats and Fats

The day’s receipts show tallow 46 pkgs and lard 31 pkgs with bacon 846 boxes and hams 1 bb. Prices list long cuts 14 cents, fresh ribs 94 2c, sausages 84c, lard 7 8¾c, corned beef 7c, and city dressed hogs 5% to 6c with varying weights. Demand described as good for pork products, fresh beef firm, and trade quiet for some items amid ample supply.

Chicago Brighton Choice Brighton Taliow

Sugar and Molasses Prices and Quotes

Sugar and molasses markets show steady or quiet activity. Raw sugars hold at 5 to 5 5 percent European color, refined downtrend. granulated around 64 to 64 4 cents per pound, confectioners 65 to 66 cents, standard A 6 cents, Belmont A 6 cents, extra C 54 to 55 cents, yellow 48 to 52 cents. Molasses sales from New Orleans quoted 40 to 48 cents. Fancy Ponce 36 to 38 cents per gallon, choice 34 to 35, fair to good 25 to 30, Cienfuegos 25 to 28, Barbados 30 to 32, boiling grades 20 cents for 50 test.

Rales C. Con Union Cache Atlantic Boston & Alban Boston & Lowell Ton & Maine Boston & Provider Cal. Southern Central of Mass Canton Tee River Sas Fant & PV Fitchburg Maine Central Old Colony Saco & Ports G. F. & Conway Rutland Bumimit Union Pacific West End W., Ash. & Rowh Eeseeesesesees Eae Eastman Car Phonograph Toy Osson Pullman Palace Car Ce Eee Ewan Cotton Nlisted Aim Pneumatic Tool Co Bay State Gas Brunswick Sacrabes Ceee Burton Chi Boston & Liver Eurobloc Elding Tana Fort Wayne Elec Eseese Illinois Steel Co Mt. Desert East Shore Maldan Electric Co Mechanical Man. Co New York Desnatch Co National Just Nat. Bee Mig. Co. Sescuces Eseee Sugar “Refineries CO Sea Aero Elec Thoms Hee Welding Westinghouse Cry Ares Louia Ds Nash Louis N. Eee Elev Fem St. Lwees N. Y Norwestern N.Y Ohio Miss West Oregon Gregan Va P St. L. Pecenses St. Hee Ml &M Texas Pacific West L L. E Atenean OU Brunswick Illinois Pacific Mail Enen Pull. Pal Tenn Wit Union K. G. Lata Ky. G. Ni Lata Erie Haig Ily Ft. W.cd St. L Iowa C N.C. Int N.P. Lata Tex P. le N.Y. C. So N.W U. Pas W. Shore U.N. Ba O, Nay Mining Companie Alice Mutual S. & 3 Co Best & Belcher Occidental Ontario Col. Coal Phoenix Arizona Con Cail, & V Quicksilver el Cristo Vref Gould & Curry Ilver Certiflente New Orleans Ponce Cienfuegos Barbados

The Cotton Markets in New York and Liverpool Prices

The report lists New York cotton prices with uplands and middling grades, opens and closes, and May to February futures. It notes Liverpool demand steady at middling uplands and U.S. and foreign sales, plus receipts and other markets including Augusta, Galveston, New Orleans, Mobile, and Memphis with mid and firm quotes.

New York Mavoeseceesceeecassillvic Pee Weee Ces Alyts iLvic Dales Liverpool Augusta Galveston New Orleans Mobile Memphis

Commodity Market Tones West and East Split

The report notes firm and varied prices across hubs from Savannah to Philadelphia, with midpoints like 11% gc in Savannah and 123-16c in Philadelphia. It covers option markets in Chicago, curb wheat movement, and unsettled trading with spikes and declines driven by rain, heat and outside buying. Cattle and hog markets in Kansas City and Chicago show mixed, generally softer trends, with beef and pork prices in a broad range and shifts in supply expectations.

Chicago Gilman, Cheney & Co Boston Hutchinson

Closing Pipelines and Certificates Report May 1890

The report lists pipeline certificates closing at 3 pm May 5 1890 with opening at 10 am May 5. It records highest and lowest prices for that date and notes several shipments and crude runs. Cottonseed oil certificates opened with figures and averages for May 1. Market notes cover whiskey prices in Peoria Chicago St Louis Cincinnati and miscellaneous turpentine rosin tar and petroleum figures in New York.

TSBC Ssebacohkiet Sait Sasan Esse Eee Peoria Chicago St Louis Cincinnati New York

Print Cloth Market Firms In Fall River Trade

May 5 in Fall River reports print cloths holding firm with some sales at a price of 64 by 64 and a firm market tone. Mills show steady demand and are not eager to sell, keeping prices steady despite activity.

Fallriver

Wool sales report from London with varied regional bids

At the May wool sales 10,653 bales were offered with moderate attendance and improved demand for desirable lots. Prices varied by region with Victoria and New South Wales showing strong scoured and greasy grades, while Queensland and other regions posted mixed results. Punta Arenas and Falkland skins were sold before the main sale, largely at declines.

London Victoria New South Wales Queensland South Australia Swan River New Zealand Cape of Good Hope Natal Punta Arenas Falkland

Yarmouth Imports and Exports of May 1890

The May 5 1890 record from Yarmouth Nova Scotia lists cargo items across dozens of brokers and vessels including lobsters halibut trout eggs furniture and boxes of fish. Notable entries include HF Yammond 418 crates of lobsters 50 cases canned goods and 50 drums fish and F L Clements 124 crates lobsters and Barclay & Co 15 cases eggs.

Yarmouth Clements Ellis & Co Barclay & Co Hall & Co Hutchinson Delong & Seaman Mead American Express Vo. Arkoya Barkentine Hancock Sugar Standard Sugar Refinery

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Miscellaneous Stock Exchange Bonos Wilson W. Jay & Co State Street Union Elec Don Enrique Min S.e Railroads Coptimer NEW York Financial Ing. Alt. & T. Hewsceesee Sane B&q E. Iis East Tenn Central Jowa C. Rel Kan Baptist Bethel Annual Meeting Congress Senate Ways and Means Committee Charleston Wilmington Norfolk Baltimore Louisville Great Britain Continent Kansas City Farnum, Reardon & Co Whowat Minneapolis Duluth Milwaukee Cape Verde UTTA Curaco Antigua Scotland Exporis Prom Boston Butte Danish West Indies Miquelon Langley Wessee Scotian Newfoundland and Labrador British West Indies British Guiana Africa Hay Madeira Hawaiian Islands Prescott & Co Devonshire Street Schssary Rose Annapolis Digby Scott COTT Kate Douglas Wiggin Menard Walker and Jenks Emerson and Swayne Oscood Boardman Lewis Cock Robin Emerson Oliver Ditson Company City Notices City Batt Board of Assessors Duncklee Walter KON BK. Gay & Co Sineares
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