Money Market Report Sparks Copper Stock Rally
The Money Market notes a dull start with banks well supplied and short-term rates quoted around 2 to 4 percent. New York and Boston markets show gains in bonds and copper stocks surge on two key factors including the London market surrender to a French syndicate and Calumet & Hecla's Metalline acquisition, prompting broader advances across copper equities and related mining issues.
Pennsylvania Railroad declares 2 percent semiannual dividend
The directors of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company today declared a 2 percent semiannual dividend to shareholders. The Somerville Horse Railroad Company also pays a 3 percent semiannual dividend today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Somerville Horse Railroad Company
Boston Stock Exchange auction sale list November 3 1888
The Boston Stock Exchange announces an auction sale of numerous stocks and notes including City of Boston bonds, various railroads like New Mexico and South Pacific and Arkansas Valley, banks such as Bay State Live Stock and Merchants National, mills and manufacturing companies, and mortgage notes. The list names many specific issuers, quantities, and par values to be sold by order of assignee and trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut & Passumpsia Rivers RR
Do Union Invest. Co
Kansas City
City of
Ee & Arkansas Valley RR
M. L
U.S
Bay State Live Cftes Co
Bank of Redemption
Tremont Nat. Bank
North Nat. Bank
III
Ay & Santa Fe RR
N. E. Mort. Lee, Co
As & Ft. Smith RR
Public debt and treasury balance statement excerpt
Treasury balance and assets report shows totals for debt reduction funds, cash in treasury, gold and silver certificates outstanding, United States notes, matured debt, and the sinking fund. Includes liabilities, assets not available, and deposits in national banks with figures around 229 million to 391 million dollars.
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United States
Pacific Railroads
Transportation Service
The
Treasury
Assa
National Bank Toles
Yaa National Bank
National Bank
District of Columbia Ponds
Postoffice Department
Fae
Ecc
United Statesgent
Jon
Db. C
Wool Market Remains Firm Amid Limited Supply and Steady Prices
The wool market shows firm demand with tight supplies for desirable fleeces. Michigan and Ohio lots command 29 to 35 cents for various grades, combings scarce, delaines firm, and scoured prices for medium to fine wools around 48 to 56 cents. California Oregon and Georgia wools steady. Australian and carpet wools feature in steady ranges with extensive catalog of national and state grades and prices.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Texas
California
Oregon
Georgia
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
New York
New Hampshire
Vermont
Kentucky
Indiana
Mississippi
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
Lexas
Kansas
Nebraska
Maine
Medium Valley
Washington Territory
Montevideo
Aleppo
Angora
Cordova
Donskoi
East India
Kandahar
Jaria
Bagdad
New York Stocks and Bond Market Report November First
New York on November 1 shows money on call easy at 2 to 3 percent, last loan at 2 1/4, and 2 percent closing. silver and exchange steady with sixty day bills at 4.84 and demand 4.87. Government bonds dull and steady, rail bonds quiet except New England which spiked briefly after noon. overall market firm with small advances led by Missouri Pacific terminal, Reading, Union Pacific, and New England. Stock activity remained modest yet firm into afternoon, closing at near day highs. North American issues mostly higher with few notable shifts. Government and railroad bond sales totaled about $994,000 with a generally firm tone and higher North of issues. Volume for the day included 128,300 shares traded overall.
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Bostox
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
San Francisco
New Orleans
Charleston
Savannah
Reichamarks
Bank of England
Boston
Wall Street News
Edwin S. Hooley
Street
Rolston, Bass & Co
Winner Investment Company
Kansas City
Jarvis-Conklin Mortgage Trust Company
Atchison
Union Pacific
Gould
Magoun
Missouri Pacific
Atchison Directory
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Chicago, Burlington & Northern
California Southern
Oregon Short Line
Mexican Central
Sandusky
Cleveland & Canton
Columbus
Springfield
Cincinnati
Denver
South Park & Pacific
St. Louis Cable & Western
Summit
Boston & Maine
Eastern
Eastern Railroad
Pullman
Palace
New England
Fitchburg
Boston & Providence
Central Massachusetts
West End
Street Railway
West End Street Railway Company
Meionnon
Tremont Street
Board of
Railroad Commissioners
Frenchman’s Bay
Lamson
Bell Telephone
Chicago, Kansas & Western
Michigan Central
Louisville & Evansville
California
Atlantic & Pacific
London
Copper Bears
Calumet & Hecla
Metalline Company
Tamarack
Calumet & Heela
Calumet
Metalline
Calumet & Heola
Boston & Montana
Qseeola
Kearsarge
Franklin
National
Huron
Pewabic
Bonanza
Quincy
Sterling Exchange
Reading
Richmond & West Point
Missouri Pacific Terminal
Orthwestern
Chicago & West Indiana
East Tennessee
Kansas & Texas
Pacific of
Missouri
Texas Pacific
Arkansas
Texas
Constable Cook Case Held Back by Ordinances Committee
The case of Constable Charles P. Cook was continued before the ordinances committee as the board of aldermen reviews his failed confirmation. Accusations surfaced during the hearing with Mrs. Cook admitting past money lending at 73 Cornhill while denying any connection to her husband’s constable duties. J. E. Butler and John A. Duggan testified on the Briefy writ in Cook’s favor, then lawyers Washburn and Bartlett argued before the committee took the matter under advisement.
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Cook
Charles P. Cook
Board of Aldermen
Committee On
Cornhill
J. E. Butler
John A. Duggan
Constable Cook
Washburn and Bartlett
City finances show potential borrowing under debt limit
At a department heads conference with Mayor O'Brien, Boston revealed the city exceeded its debt limit by several millions on Jan 1, 1887 but may borrow about 750000. The mayor praised Boston's credit under a 2 percent tax limit, noted October taxes at 4700000, and water taxes $60000 ahead of last year per Water Registrar Davis. City Collector Ricker highlighted fast tax inflows.
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O'Brien
Boston
Ricker
Davis
Trade list of salesmen and firms across multiple states
A fragmented roster lists agents and firms from Atlanta to York including Gramling Bernstein McKiser Kiser Co Howell Bros and Co Hinkle Reeder Moon Evansville and more, detailing representatives from cities such as Dallas Houston Memphis Nashville Newark and Philadelphia. The entries specify firms and agents with locations and affiliations in a sweeping recruiters style roster.
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Agar. Ga
R Gramling
Gramling, Spalding & C. Re
Atlanta
Everett
MC & J
F Kiser & Co
Tre
A Lawrence
Lawrence, Berry & ‘C
Dallas
Tex
S J Howell
Howell Bros . & § Co
Penn
T Nightingale
Moon
Evansville
Ind
B Hinkle
Hinkle, Nisbet & Co
Memphis
Tenn
A B Goodbar
EJ Carrington
Goodbar, Love & Co
C H Vogel
WV Hill
Hill & Sons
Meridian
Miss
Marks and M Rothenberg
Marks, Rothenberg & Co
Minneapolis
Minn
B Hefflefinger
North Star Boot and Shoe Company
Am. Mobile
Ala
M Wallner
Wall
New York City
J E Jacobs
Norfolk
Brickhouse
Agt
Philadelphia
Reeve
C A Harris
Harris & Sons
E Foster
Foster & Sons
U. Pittsburg
M Laird
Portland
Akin of
Akin, Selling & Co
Sedalia
Mackey
I Louis
J H Schafer
Schafer, Swarts & Co
Os Louis
D B
Lindsley
Orr & Lindsley Shos
Picas
Noyes
Norman & Co
Joseph
E Hosea
Tootle
Hosea & Co
J C Curley
Annual Meeting Reviews Work and Finances of New England Hospital
The New England Hospital for Women and Children reports 3346 dispensary patients and 358 inhouse, 9599 morning clinic consultations, 4627 home visits, 12552 prescriptions, and 1438 operations. Deaths total 24, with 134 medical, 99 surgical, and 111 maternity patients. Income 28649.22, expenses 36054.34, deficit covered by fair funds. New staff additions include Drs M H Richardson J Blake and J J Putnam. Board re-elected. several director resignations to be filled by named members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Hospital For Women and Children
Mac
Helen M. Bissell
Chilren
M. H. Richardson
J. Blake
J. J. Putnam
C.F. Folsom
John C. Manre
Philip G. Butler
M. L. Lineker
Maessrs
L. Vernon Briggs
William Als
Leather and Hides Market Summary
The leather and hides market remains quiet and firm with little change from last report. Finished leathers, grains, and rough leathers show steady demand and prices, while calfskins stay quiet or strong in parts. Hides, especially Western green salted and New England, show limited receipts and scarce Southern dry hides, with overall firm to steady pricing across sectors.
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New England
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Massachusetts National Bank
Drowe Exchange
China
W. A. French
Cnas
W. Perking
Blake Bros. & Company
State Street
Nassau Street
Kidder, Peabody & CO Bankers
Devonshire Street
C.H. Venner & Go
Congress ST
Boston Stock Exchange
Mining and Stock Exchange
Naumkeag S. Cotton Co
Do Bb. Electric Light Co
Maine KR
West End St. Ry. Co
Great Falls
Atlas N. Bank
Blackstone N. Bank
N. City Bank
N. Eagle Bank
Faneuil
Manaf. Nat. Bank
Mass. N. Bank
N. Bank
Metropolitan N. Bank
N. Bk. of Commerce
Hamilton \oollen Mills
West End St. By. Co
bBoston N. Bk
Atlas
Blackstone N. Bk
Boylston
Faneuil Hall N. BK
N. Hide and Leather
WN. Revere Bk
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N. Exchange Bk
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Eastman Car Heater Co
Frenchman'’s Bay Land
Alloneéz
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J. E. Carter & CO
Bankers & Commission
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Chile
Washington
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Navy Pension
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Pacific Rail
TOHEL
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Ceesere
HE Wool Market
Alta
Navajo
Potosi
Con. Cal
Crown Point
Utah Serene
Gould & Curry
Hale & Norcross
Yellow Jacket
Commonwealth
North Belle Isle
NEW York Financial
Any York
Sfock
Oday
Spetcen
Hospital For Women
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