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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1889

Page

6

Money market dull with clearing house rates and loans mixed

The May 15 market notes a dull money market with clearing house rate at 144 percent. Time loans run 3 to 5 percent while collateral loans are 2 to 3 percent. New York funds fixed at 8.12 percent discount on call. Bond offerings totaled 58,500 with multiple bids and Adams, Blodget & Co. securing the park loan. a 450,000 park loan earlier performed well.

New England Stockholders Urged to Vote in June Oregon & Transcontinental Election

A 1889 Boston notice urges New England stockholders of the Oregon & Transcontinental Company to send proxies to Frederick L. Ames for the June 17 election in Portland. The letter cites Henry Villard’s alleged misuse of power, a nominal Portland board, and a plan to issue 10 million dollars in preferred stock to influence the outcome and seal stock lists. Led by Charles Francis Adams and others, the appeal emphasizes protecting company assets and shareholder interests.

Bell Telephone Associated Press Brunswick New York Quincy A. Shaw Calumet & Hecla Henry J. Stevens Franklin Huron Lewissohn Tamarack Osceola Boston Montana John Stanton Oregon Sidney Dillon W. L. Bull G. M. Lane The Stock Exchange Europe Aller Henry Villard Portland Frederick L. Ames Equitable Building Charles Francis Adams F. Gordon Dexter Edwin F. Atkins Edward Edes

New York Stock Sales Record May 15 Summary

Today's transactions total 206070 shares with details on shares sold and daily prices. Listing includes St Louis and Mississippi securities, closing values, and various lumber yard prices for southern pine and spruce products.

New York

Wall Street Money Rates and Market Movements Report

New York May 15 Money on call easy at 2 to 2 1 2 percent last loan 2 closing 2 Prime mercantile paper 332 5 Bar silver 92 Sterling exchange flat actual 4 87 4 89 posted 4 88 4 89 Government and railroad bonds dull steady Stock market quiet then revived lifting Western stocks Atchison crossed 140 Kawanna active Chicago Gas Transcontinental led gains Several gains across list late day strong Western bloc Atchison Lackawanna Chicago Gas Transcontinental prominent Close firm to best levels Bond gains across Canada Southern Burlington Erie Long Dock Kansas City Wichita N W Kentucky Central Lake Shore Norfolk & Western and others Note partial declines early but coal shares strengthen market

Bostox Houtse New York Cochituate Water Service Farson, Leach & Co Franklin Savings Ban Adams, Blodger & Co R. L. Day & Co Blake Bros. & Co Brewster, Cobb & Estabrook Kidder, Peabody & Co N. H. Harris & Co Adams, Blodget & Co Paty Chicago St. Louis San Francisco Telegraph New Orleans Bank Charleston Savannah Ichsmarks Reichsmarks West End Atchison New York & New England Atlantic & Pacific Chicago, Kansas & Western Southern Kansas Mugoun The Boston News Messrs. Strong Magoun Baring Chicago, Bastaston & Quincy Burlington Northern Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway Union Pacific Henry Villard Oregon Villard O. T. Directory Sidney Dillon William L. Bull New York Stock Exchange Dillon Mr. Willard Gardiner M. Lane Boston O. T. Company Portland Brayton Ives Henry Vilpra Charles L. Colby Colgate Hoyt Spofford Wisconsin Central Colby Hoyt Smith Elijah Smith Charles Francis Adams Frederick L. Ames F. Gordon Dexter Eljijah F. Atkins New England Oregon &Transcontinental Company Prime Mercantile Paper Sterling Exchange Chicago Gas Burlington Wabash Kawanna Transcontinental Omaha Atchison, Lackawanna Canada Southern Erie Long Dock Kansas City Wyandotte & N. W Kentucky Central Lake Shore Louisville & Nashville General Norfolk & Western Clinch Valley Texas Central Ohio Southern Hocking Valley Manitoba Shenandoah Valley

London Stock Market Testimony and Rates Report

London stock prices show mixed results with United States and Canadian issues quoted alongside major rail and canal stocks. Money rates are described as scarce with Paris rentes at 3 percent trading around 87 francs 80 centimes for account.

London United States Atlantic & Great Western Canadian Pacific Erie Ilinois Central St. Paul New York Central Pennsylvania Reading Paris

Commercial Market Report Notes Mixed Commodities

Lumber steady while iron weak and unsettled. Copper and tin quiet. Lead steady. Flour corn oats and rye flour mixed. Agricultural items show beans grass seeds and potatoes active or quiet. pork beef lambs and muttons abundant. oranges in demand and lemons moving.

Graham

Cloth market holds firm at 3 percent for 64 by 64

Fall River reports a firm print cloth market with 3 percent for 64 by 64s and good demand for spot delivery. Odd lots are in strong demand at full prices with large sales of these grades.

Fall River

Lumber market reports steady demand across varieties

A market summary notes good steady demand for lumber with prices held from prior quotes and even distribution among kinds. Eastern lumber remains fair at old prices while carload spruce is in demand. shingles and clapboards show mixed activity. several hardwoods and pine products list varied prices and stock positions.

Pennsylvania Canada Indiana

Wheat Markets Open Lower Amid Slowing Demand in Chicago

Wheat started dull and lower with weak outside buying and a late-day decline. Corn firmed on steady receipts and strong shipping demand while hog receipts pressured provisions. traders foresee lower prices ahead and note ample wheat for the new crop. Iron and steel price details follow the market report with sector specifics.

Chicago Farnum, Reardon & Co Boston Lo Gilman, Cheney & Co

The Metal Market Shows Slight Uplift After Monday Cut

The pig iron market remains dull and unsettled though a modest improvement follows Monday’s cut. Demand is careful and small, with a scarcity of special brands but ample production to meet demand. Prices may harden as costs cover production and western markets show limited activity.

Pennsylvania Enon Treasury Department Southern Pig Iron Eglinton Summerlee Gartsherrie Coltness Norway

City Horse Market Shows Active Week Across Multiple Stables

The city horse market reports strong activity with about 125 head sold at Isburgh & Co and similar volumes at Walker's Bazaar and Moses Colman & Son. Prices span from $40 to $300 per head, including family stock, trotters, saddle horses, and milk wagon draught, with high breds like the five year old stallion Glendon fetching $950.

Isburgh & Co’s Walker's Bazaar Glendon Moses Colman & Son Russell Welch & Hall International Horse Exchange E Ham & Co Lowa Vermont Canada Alich & E Snow

Flour and grain price report with carload totals

John E Welsh lists carload receipts and quotes for flour and grain across markets. Domestic flour ranges and futures are shown alongside Midwest and New York prices for wheat, corn, oats, and mill products with receipts totals and market tone noted as steady with modest demand.

CS Williams & Co Boston York St Louis Duluth

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