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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1888

Page

6

Auction notice of various stock sales and New York listings

The advertisement lists an August auction on May 12 1888 offering many bank shares railway stocks and company equities as collateral and by order of administrators assignees and trustees. It also notes New York Stock Sales for May 9 with aggregate volume and daily trading ranges.

First N. Bk Hyannis Mass Granite State N. Bk Exeter N. H New York

California mining stocks list details and shares

A historical stock list shows California mining stocks and shares in multiple firms. Entries include Merchants National Bank, Merchandise National Bank, Wakefield Rattan Co, Bates Manufacturing Co, Lawrence Manufacturing Co, Lynn Mills, Lowell Manufacturing Co, Merrimack Manufacturing Co, Appleton Co, Tremont and Suffolk Mills, Concord, Boston Towboat Co, Home Insurance, Lombard Insurance, Amieskoag Manufacturing, American Loan and Trust, Union Stock Yard and Transit Co, Cocheco Manufacturing Co and various railroad holdings with share counts.

Boston Columbian National Bank New England Natonal Ban Merchandise National Bank Shawmut National Bank Nat'l Bank of North America Howard National Bank Boston National Bank Webster National Ban Iekewee Globe National Bank Blackstone National Bank Eliot National Bank Atlas National Bank New England, National Bank Old Boston National Bank Continental National Bank Asiatic Nat'l Bank Salem Mercantile National Bank of Salem Bates Manufacturing Co Portland, Saco & Portsmouth RR Northern CN. H.) Railroad Old Colony Railroad Boston Marine Insurance Co Ener Reece Eastman Lord United States Maine Chicago, Burl, & Quincy Metro Vlitan National Bank Kagie National Bank Shoe and Leather Nat Eossesss Dom Revere National Bank Eesererers Merchants’ National Bank Coveee Ees Asiatic National N. Bank N. Bk Bro Nall, Bank Lombard Iny, Co Amioskeag Mfg American Loan and Trust Co Union Stock Yard and Transit Co

Money Market and Stock Market Roundup May 9

The Money Market remains dull with clearing house rate at 2 percent. Loans range from 8 to 9 percent, with call loans 2 to 4 percent. Waltham borrows 25000 at 3 percent. New York exchanges rise, government securities firm, and bullion movements noted. Chicago Burlington dividend cut discussed. stocks wavered then steadied with notable activity in Union Pacific and California Southern. New coalitions and railroad news populate the market, with diverse bond offerings and corporate adjustments across major firms.

Rostox Clearing House Waltham Blake Bros. & Co New York Chicago St. Louis San Francisco Sight Telegraph New Orleans Bank Charleston Savannah United States National Bank Frances Reichsmarks L. van Hoffman & Co Fendon Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Atchison Bears Boston Burlington & Quincy Marc Expo Chicago, Burlington & Northern Union Pacific Colgate California Southern Wisconsin Central Chicago & Eastern Illinois Atlantic & Pacific Nutt Pullman Company Ihe New York Commercial Bulletin Atlantic & Pacific Company St.ouis & San Francisco Kidder, Eabody & Co London Louisville Evansville & St. Louis New England Gould Cheshire Railroad Company Keens N. H

Dividends Declared by Lamson State Service and CBQ

Lamson State Service Company declares a quarterly dividend of $125 per share payable May 12. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company announces a dividend of $1 per share payable June 15.

Lamson State Service Company Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company

Financial World Summary of New York Markets May 9

New York markets opened with declines led by Union Pacific but recovered by noon and finished firm near day’s best. Active forward movement featured Missouri Pacific and other rails, while railroad bonds showed quiet to irregular trading. Rates for money on call ranged 142 to 2, with last loan at 2, and the markets closed with buoyant tone and gains in many issues.

New York Prime Mercantile Paper Sterling Exchange Union Pacific Missouri Pacific Burlington & Quincy St. Paul Western Union New England Northern Pacific Kansas & Texas Erie Northwestern Sinking Fund Chicago & Indiana Coal Morris Essex Louisville New Albany

Foreign financial markets update from London and Paris

May 9 London Consols at 995-16 money and 99% account. Atlantic and Great Western firsts 36 34. Canadian Pacific, Erie 25%, Illinois Central 124, Mexican ordinary 44, St Paul common 109 1, New York Central 109 1, Reading 30%. Paris 3 per cent rentes 82 francs 55 centimes for the account. Money rates up 1 per cent day and 1 per cent week. Bank of England bullion withdrawn £167000 on balance today.

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Market Notes Show Mixed Grain and Farm Product Demand

Commodity report indicates corn and rye at strong or very firm levels with steady oats and oat products. Butter and lard trend higher while pork and beef stay quiet. eggs, potatoes, apples, oranges show steady to fair demand levels. Milling products, molasses, and raw sugars are quiet to steady with good truck demand.

Wool Market Holds Steady Amid Quiet Demand

The wool market shows no major change with demand subdued and prices favoring buyers. Manufacturers in the market largely refrain from purchases until the new clip arrives, while Texas reports excellent wool quality elsewhere and generally steady prices with occasional concessions. Antwerp sales opened with strong attendance and rising prices. 2500 bales offered, including Buenos Ayres, Montevideo, Cape greasy, and sundries, with rates broadly steady compared to yesterday.

Texas Antwerp Buenos Ayres Montevideo

Donskoi Wool Inquiry Sets Terms for Russian Wools

Washington correspondent reports that the Maynard inquiry keeps Russian wool classification intact unless collectors push for a reversal. The memo lists current duty bands for washed wools across states and grades from Ohio to Texas, detailing fleeces, combing, and territory wools with specific price ranges.

Donskoi Washington New York Commercial Bulletin United States Odessa Treasury Department Maynard Ohio Pennsylvania Michigan Wisconsin New York New Hampshire Vermont Kentucky Indiana Missouri Territory Montana Wyoming Colorado Southern Georgia Texas Kansas Nebraska

Wool prices by region and type in historical market list

A dense list of wool prices by state and territory ranges across categories such as unwashed unmerchantable pulled and super wools. Regions include Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania Maine California Oregon Ashington and Montevideo with price per unit quoted in cents per pound and ranges for quality grades and varieties.

Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania Maine eCelifornia Regon Fine Valley Medium Valley Ashington Territory Montevideo Cape

Wool Market Report Shows Downward Tone Across Cities

In New York the domestic wool market remains moderately active with few meaningful sales. Holders push confidence but favor favorable terms to secure orders while aiming for light shading. Cincinnati reports moderate distribution to Pastern and nearby mills, unwashed at 20 to 22c. St Louis sees slight price improvements across grades with unwashed ranges from 14 to 18c, tub washed at 88c, and inferior at 30 to 38c. Louisville notes scattered farm lots, firm prices for clear medium and combing, and daily sales at quoted levels. No assorted dealer lots changed hands.

New York Cincinnati St Louis Louisville

Chicago Markets Mixed With Steady to Higher Wheat Values

Wholesale grain notes show St Louis and Detroit receipts with higher quotes. No 2 spring and No 2 red wheat gain in several markets. cornmeat and oats steady with modest demand. barley and malt prices mixed. hops quiet with 1887 offerings listed in New York.

Boston Markets May 9 Flour And Grain Prices

local prices for carload lots show firmer demand and higher values, winter wheat patents selling at 5 10 per barrel, and a wide range of flour grades quoted from fine at 2 50 to winter patents at 5 10. New York and Chicago receipts and shipments frame a firm, high-activity tone, with steamer yellow and various white wheat grades trading across markets. oats, corn, and gats notes reflect continued strength for inside grades and steady to firm futures.

Minnesota Michigan Canada Superior Canada Roller Canada New York Ohio St. Louis Chicago St Louis Minneapolis Milwaukee White Southern C. St. Louis C. Detroit Toledo Gats Sears Lear

Market Report Prices for Butter Eggs Beans and More

Butter prices steady with varied grades from Western creameries to Vermont and Eastern marks. Cheese and eggs show steady demand. New York and Cincinnati reports noted. Beans, peas, and grass seeds hold firm. potatoes and hay markets flat to firm with regional price ranges. Poultry markets quiet, with Western and Northern birds at modest quotes.

Western Western Fair Vermont Chicago Elgin New York Cincinnati Ohio Liverpool New Hampshire Michigan Nova Scotia New Brunswick PH Island California West North Red Top Jersey Houlton Rose Bush Houlton Hebrons Aroostook Rose Aroostook Hebrons Burbanks Davis

Bananas Arrival Prompts Two Steamers to City

The steamer Bulder arrives May 10 from Baracoa with bananas for G. H. Harding. The steamer Lorenzo D. Baker sails in May 16 with Jamaica bananas for the Boston Fruit Company.

Banana Steamers Bulder Baracoa G. H. Harding Lorenzo D. Baker Jamaica Boston Fruit Company

Fruit Market Reports Steady Prices Across Fresh Produce

The apple market remains unchanged with Baldwins at 3 1/3 to 3 50 per box and russets at 3 50. Oranges and lemons show steady demand. Palermo oranges 3 50 to 4 50 per box, Palermo lemons 4 to 5 per box, Messina oranges 2 50 to 4 per box, Valencia oranges 5 per case, large sizes 5 50 to 6 50. Strawberries firm with belles at 25 to 38 cents per quart. Tennessee berries 20 to 25 cents per quart. Cherries scarce with ready sale at 4 per box. Bananas flat with Jamaica fruit at 1 to 2 and Jamaica at 1 60. Stanitor cargo sold today at 1 per bunch for red and yellow.

Baldwins Palermo Messina Oranes Messina Valencia California Jamaica

Pork and meat markets show firm demand and varied prices

Pork demand remains fair with prices firm across cuts. Lard bids steady with high values. hog markets strong. Long cuts reach 17 17 50, prime goods around 16 75, ribs at 10 44c per lb, and various bacon and ham items cited. New York pork markets firm with 800 barrels of mess quoted at 16 15 25 new. Beef markets dull, cut meats firm with pickled shoulders and bellies traded at notable rates.

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