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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1884

Page

3

Money Matters in Boston Banking Rates and Exchanges

Boston financial news reports money market stability with banks well supplied yet cautious for security. Mercantile paper ranged 5 to 6 percent, miscellaneous 6 1/4 to 7, and corporate 4 to 5 percent annually. Calls with collateral secured at 2 to 4 percent. Note brokers trading near 5 percent under the best offers. Clearing house balances at 2 percent, gross exchange 8,533,652, balances 1,202,519. October exchanges totaled 28,8641,007 versus 52,6154,461 last year, October balances 37,91?,627 against 40,514,920. New York funds at 17 to 20 cents premium per $1000. Government stocks noted.

Boston Mercantile Jeans Ow York Atchison, Topeka Santa Fe Pleasant Hill de Soto Fort Scott and Gulf Company Chicago Burlington and Quincy Amiom Pacific Toledo Cincinnati St. Louis Dayton Toledo, Cincinnati and Pullman Palace Pullman and Wagner Palace Little Rock and Fort Smith Little Rock, Mississippi River and Texas Railway Company Connorion Valley Common Mexican Central Wisconsin Central Common New York New England Albany Boston and Paine Fitchburg Old Colony Boston and Lowell Wade Mexican Central Railway Company Robinson Prime Mercantile Baltimore and Ohio West Shore Lackawanna Canada Southern Northwestern St. Paul New York Central Paul Lackawenna Lake Shore Pacific Mail Union Pacific Western Union Raihway Texas Generals Atlantic and Pacific Denver Kansas Pacific Erie Lawson, Douglas & Co Philadelphia Jersey Central Vanderbilt Ilinoia Central

Payable in November 1834 Dividends and Debts List Boston

Compiled for the Boston Post by Jossen G. Marvin listing November 1834 payable dividends and interest due in Boston with some New York payments, covering many railroads banks and corporations. Notable items include City of Boston debt retirement, West Roxbury outstanding debt, Oregon and Transcontinental bonds, Middlesex railroad pay date, and multiple company coupons with amounts and notes.

Boston Post Jossen G. Marvin, Sroon State St Boston New York Essex Company Mercantile Marine Insurance Company Stony Brook Wilton Roxbury West Roxbury Calumet Cedar Rapids Missouri Blair Chicago Northwestern Common Pullman Palace Middlesex Railroad Oregon Farmers’ Loan & Trust Co Oregon Navigation Sicnington Railroad Bucksfield Rumford Falls National Bank of Redemption

United States crop report notes record corn and shifts in wheat

The October crop report shows corn at its highest five year average but below the 1875 to 1879 peak, with about 26 bushels per acre on 70 million acres. Wheat is expected to exceed last year by 100 million bushels, oats rise slightly, and cotton remains strong at 74.7 percent average condition amid drought. Shipping demand grows for flour and Florida oranges, with orange shipments via rail to New York and Boston rising, and freight inspections listing wheat and corn grades for the period.

American Bell Telephone Line Telephone Company Lowell James W. Bennett Sam Pedro Santa Fe New Mexico Boston San Pedro and Canyon del Agua Ballou Pierce, Ballou, Morse Pierce and Downing Messrs. Evans & Doane United States New England Ohio Vanderbilt Lake Shore Chicago Burlington and Quincy Atchison California Southern Little Rock Marquette Houghton Optonagon New York Connorton St. Louis New Haven Hartford Tne Wiauteat Jacksonville Fla Waycross Savannah, Florida and Western Railway Florida Commercial Exchange Milwaukee Minnesota City Mills St Louis Detroit Duluth Xbc Toledo Ae Oy Bright Canada Canada Steedy Choice Western Liverpool

General Farm Produce Prices Steady With Mixed Demand

General farm produce shows steady demand and prices with hay and straw quiet at prior levels. Beans and cranberries firm, beef and mutton slow, veals plentiful, and lamb sales modest. Coffee, sugars, molasses, and oils mixed, cotton quiet though futures hold, and various tropical fruits and nuts traded lightly in a fluctuating market.

Java Maracaibo Laguira Rio Jamaica St Domingo New York Virginia Tennessee Manilas Lioilos Porto Rico Barbadoes Humacoa Mayaguez Port Spain Yubucoa English Island Cuba Carolina Patna Rangoon Malaga Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Centennial Beacon Light Pittsburg Butler Bald Ridge New Orleans Liverpool Uplands Orleans American

Historical Market Listing Notes From Oceanic Ports

A dated inventory from Launcester Tasmania lists fresh produce and goods including fish, butter, cheese, oysters, meats, and lumber with quantities. Weymouth Newfoundland and Boston cargoes are noted alongside Havana steamer cargoes and cigar imports. The piece discusses market activity with English and French buyers dominant, southeastern crop marketing, and a general trend toward lower prices as raw material costs ease.

Receipts of Staple Products by Railroad Lines

A historical listing details varied consignments from multiple railroads including Boston and Albany, Grand Junction, Providence, Old Co, New York and New England, Eastern, Fitchle, Maine, Lowell, Peabody Salem, and Sea routes. Entries cover cotton bales, wool, flour, corn, oats, mill feed, beef, butter, cheese, eggs, apples, hay, lumber, leather, hides, tallow, tea, coffee, sugar, molasses, and more with quantities in bales, bushels, boxes, and cases.

Boston and Albany Grand Junction Railroad Providence Railroad Old Co New York Newew England Eastern Railroad Maine Railroad Lowell Railroad Peabody Salem Cnet Wien Dressen , Bog Chesta Dales

Nantasket Beach rail line urged to restore daily Boston trains

The railroad commissioners report Hull selectmen claim the Nantasket Beach line fails to provide reasonable service. They urge a daily train or equivalent, reject barges as inadequate, and call the company to offer year round service, with one convenient train each way on all secular days. The Northwestern extension and other lines are noted with progress and bond movements.

Nantasket Beach Boston Hull Old Colony

Failures Rise Across Nations in Last Week

The seven day report from R. G. Dun & Co. shows 267 business failures worldwide, 231 in the United States and 36 in Canada, up from prior weeks. Creditors of F Shaw & Bros push toward composition. many listed firms nationwide face insolvencies and receiverships, with liabilities running into thousands.

R. G. Dun & Co United States Canada Pacific States F. Shaw & Bros Fayette Shaw George W. Morse F.shaw & Bros Ferdinand A. Wyman Adam Wheeler Provisions Worcester Mass M. B. Spooner Warren John Finnan Cigars Waltham George W. Handy Attleboro Alexander Morton & Sons Newills N. B F. W. Sanford, Grocer Bath M. EK. Beal General Merchandise Southboro John Dennis & Sons Grocers Portland F. Burgeson & Co Hinsdale N. H Chadwick & Lester Providence R. I Michael Corcoran Baker Waterbury Augusta Henry Lyons & Son St. Louis William Ogle Boots and Shoes Edgar S’. Tilton Simon Goldsmith Indianapolis Ind People’s Bank Canton Colorado William Babcock Babcock National State Bank of Bloomington Liasson Hoblitt People’s Gaslight Company A. A. Cobb Shoes Waterloo W. E. Vankirk Carets McKeesport F. M. Martin Chicago

Circuit Court Oct 31 Trial Over Coin Forgery Case

In Superior Court Judge Webb presided as Stephen H. Russell faced charges for gilding English shillings to resemble sovereigns. The jury returned guilty but recommended mercy, the judge noting no intent to commit a crime, yet confirming a verdict to protect the coin from debasement. several civil cases followed including Aldrich vs Searle and Slater vs Lowe with motions and schedules for Monday sessions.

Uv. Ss. Circuit Couurt Webb Stephen H. Russell Almy,Jr United States A. W. Boardman Superior Court Peter W. Aldrich Robert P. Searle O. B. Mowry Max Fisehaker Martha W. Slater William W. Lowe Boston Isaac S. Morse L. Cowan C. G. Keyes

Lowell Defendants Sentenced in Superior Criminal Court

In Superior Court at Middlesex Oct 31 under Chief Justice Brigham George Wilson of Lowell was found guilty of attempting to pick Dora Healy's pocket and fined or rather sentenced to state prison for three years and six months. James H Milton of Lowell pleaded guilty to breaking and entering Illiam Livingston office and given three years in state prison. Edward J Kelly for assault on officer received 13 months in the house of correction. Margaret Riley of Lowell escaped from the Lowell workhouse and given six months in the house of correction after prior sentence. Mary McMahon of Lowell common drunkard sentenced to one year in jail. John Hayes of Lowell pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and got two years in the house of correction. Norick E This court adjourned until Wednesday morning next at 10 o clock due to the annual state election.

George Wilson Lowell Dora Healy James H. Milton Illiam E. Livingston Edward J. Kelly House of Correction Margaret Riley Mary McMahon John Hayes Norick E

Municipal Court Actions and Inquest in South Boston

In central court Judge Parmenter sentences Jennie McIntyre to one month in the house of industry for six cases of beer theft and others to six months for vagrancy and nightwalking. James Williams fined 40 dollars and costs for assault. held in 500 dollars bond on appeal. In South Boston Judge Burbank holds an inquest into Mrs. Mary McCalder death from scalding. autopsy cites extensive scalds. Mrs Brenner to be examined tomorrow.

Central Court Parmenter Jennie McIntyre House of Industry Kate F. Harvey Emma Wiley James Williams Joseph O’brien Eden Webb Charles A. Churchill Lancaster Lincoln County Neb South Boston Burbank Mary MecCalder Abbie J. Brenner Springer Court F. Dreper Barney Calahan

Telephone Changes At New England Telephone Pearl Street

The New England Telephone company plans major changes at its Pearl street quarters and in central office operations. A new multiple system will permanently connect lines to operators, enabling instant line status and faster connections. The central office will move to a new building with capacity for 4700 lines, enabling easier subscriber connections and long distance readiness.

New England Telephone Company Pearl Street

Free Text Books Prompt Evening High School

Head Master Carrigan announced pupils would not be required to buy books but would be supplied. Officials appear to oppose repealing the legislation though, leaving shorthand students without needed texts after three weeks. Teachers and scholars waste time as classes run with no books, risking dismissal if books are not provided.

Carrigan

Sunday Religious Services Across Churches and Venues

Taevont Tempte presides at 10 30 and 7 30 services with Sabbath school at noon and temperance talk at 3. Swedish and French services listed, Union Ball event features Rev Patterson on success. Paine Hall hosts spiritualist lecture at 2 45 with critic response. Mount Vernon and Brimmer streets venue offers early Holy Communion, 10 30 choral service, 3 40 children, 7 30 evensong, all seats free.

F.M. Bis D. D B. Y. M. Christian Unrton Union Ball Boylston Street A. J. Patterson Universalist Church Roxbury Byron A. Rovinson Jabez L. Robinson Gonos Cuarney Paine Hall Appleton St Cuvuren Mt. Vernon Brimmer Streets Chas. C. Grafton

Adams Bridges Wedding Notices in Medway and Lynn

Two short marriage notices list names and locations. Adams with Bridges at Medway on October 29 amid Rev RE Har low officiating. More with Bancroft wed in Lynn on October 28. Whitney with Minot officiated in Milton on October 30.

Adams—Bridges Medway Harlow Misa H Mary Adams Newell E Bridges Holliston More—Bancroft Lynn Walter Barton Attieborough Arthur S More Helen R Bancroft Wiitney—Minot Milton Henry W Foote Frederick Frothingham Elizabeth Henry A Whitney James J Minot

Fragmented Bond and Debt List from 19th Century Ledger

A desultory ledger fragment lists multiple securities and amounts including Williams Market Association 2 shares, Boston National Bank 40, Shoe and Leather National Bank 30, Wachusett National Bank of Fitchburg 8, Holyoke Water Power Co. 10, Vermont and Massachusetts RR Co. 50, Lamson Cash Railway Co. 2, Bullard Cattle No. 1 10, South Boston Horse RR 15, Chicago and Northwestern RR 1, Quincy RR Bridge Co. 5, Chicago Boston and Liverpool Refrigeration Co. 30, American Electric and Illuminating Co. pref. 41, Fire Insurance Co of Hartford 4, City of Cleveland $2000 May 1 1887 ML, Dixon Peoria and Hannibal RR 1st m 8s 1889 $2000, Chicago and Northwestern R 5s 1909 $4000, Fremont Elkhorn Missouri Valley consol mt 6s 1933 $500, Illinois Grand Trunk 1st m 83 1890 $800, San Pedro and Canon Del Agua Co Inc 78 unpaid assessment.

Williams Market Association Boston National Bank Shoe and Leather National Bank Wachusett National Bank of Fitchburg Holyoke Water Power Co Vermont and Massachusetts RR Co Lamson Cash Railway Co Bullard Cattle Boots South Boston Horse RR Chicago and Northwestern RR Quincy RR Bridge Co Chicago Boston Liverpool American Electric and Illuminating Uo Tna Fire Insurance Co Hartford City of Cleveland ML. Dixon, Peoria and Hannibal RR Northwestern Fremont Elkhorn Missouri Valley Tlinois Grand Trunk San Pedro and Canon del Agua Co, Inc

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