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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1889
Page
6
Boston money and bond markets show firmer tendencies with Clearing House loan rates at 5 percent and time loans around 4% to 5 percent. New York and international exchange rates, bond offerings, and the Atchison restructuring news dominate the day, along with earnings for the week and month and details on railroad and copper stocks.
Malden and Melrose Gas Light declares a quarterly 2 percent dividend while Mercantile Fire and Marine Insurance posts 4 percent. New York New Haven and Hartford road announces 242 percent on new stock with $18.6 million basis, totaling $465,000. Northern Pacific directors declare 1 percent on preferred stock payable January 15 to holders of record December 15.
Trustees and others with Atchison bonds may inquire at Paine, Webber & Co., 52 Devonshire St., Boston, for details on the reorganization plan and current value of the new securities. Rights expire November 15. bonds may be deposited by sec. 15. The note estimates value at 80 for New Mortgage 4s and 48 for New Income 5s, advising purchase of Atchison bonds at present prices.
Limited stock sale presents a favorable investment opportunity. Par value ten dollars per share with unspecified price per share. Full particulars available on application to Chas. M. Davis & Co., Bankers and Brokers, 52 Broadway, New York.
Money on call easy at 6 to 6, last loan 5, closing at 5. Prime mercantile paper 4 3 4%. Bar silver 9 54. Sterling exchange quiet with 60 day bills at 4.80% and demand at 4.84%. Government and railroad bonds dull and steady. Lead, Ontario & Western moved. Chicago Gas fell then recovered. Overall list rose after midday, closing strongly at best prices. Hocking Valley 5s led gains, rail bonds quiet with $1,221,000 in sales.
New York stock market activity Item shows total shares traded at 269 200 with a breakdown of shares sold and the opening highest lowest and closing prices for the day and the previous close. The report records specific price movements across listed issues and overall market behavior.
London at 12 30 p m Atlantic and Great Western firsts 35 Canadian Pacific 73 Erie 294 percent Erie seconds 107 percent New York Central 109 percent Mexican Central 69 percent Money 242 per cent Discount rates open market short bills 3 three months 4 Paris advices 3 per cent rentes 87 francs 37 centimes Consols 9615 16 money 973 16 for account Mexican ordinary 4314 St Paul common 70 percent Mexican Central news 6914 money 242 2 percent 4 per cent Spanish 4s 7444 Canadian Pacific 73 percent Erie 28 percent Erie seconds 10742 Illinois Central 120.
The International Marine Signal Company led by president Vernon A. Taylor showcased an automatic fog signaling device. The apparatus, attachable to steam whistles and foghorns, uses a Beaufort navy code to indicate compass direction and track changes, endorsed by ship inspectors and numerous maritime officials.
Mayor Hart signed orders authorizing the city treasurer to borrow 1 045 000 and 150 000 for the Water Board. Loans run thirty years at not more than 4 percent and 3 percent respectively with bids to be advertised soon. A naval squadron reception committee met, arranging a public reception in Faneuil Hall and noting no banquet due to Admiral Walker’s objection.
Today at Music Hall the Boston Symphony Orchestra presents an extra matinee. The standout feature is Mme Carl Alves making her first appearance in this city, joined by Molé the first fl ute performing a solo. The full program is listed in the advertisement.
The annual meeting convened at 11 o'clock yesterday morning with President Porter presiding. New officers elected include President Charles K. Guild secretary and treasurer Osborne Howes Jr. and executive committee members George R. Rogers A M Bullard K K Patridge Hammond Vinton and Charles H. Wise.
Paine's Furniture Co. at 48 Canal street markets shaving and dressing cabinets in luxurious styles. Over ninety patterns offered from $10 upwards. Choose exact designs and have goods manufactured to order at half the usual cost.
The Maritime Exhibition in Mechanics Building features a celebrated collection of marine paintings. Wednesday offers 25 cent admission and today all visitors pay 25 cents.
Lumber and coal hold steady while flour and corn show strength. Oats rise, rye flour lags, graham flour slows, and various fats, eggs, butter, cheese remain firm or improving. Livestock demand steady to good with pork in strong demand and hogs quiet. Produce and grains vary, with several items listed as dull or slow.
Fall River reports a quiet steady print cloth market with quotations unchanged at 3 1/2 cents per yard for 64s and futures. Lively inquiry persists despite little selling activity.
Chicago traders report a quiet wheat scene with fluctuating moves and a Russian crop shortfall behind the tone. Dec wheat holds near 80 1/2 cents amid cautious bulls. corn rises on thin receipts while weather unsettled prospects limit gains. Provisions stay firm as hog runs at 70,000 cap offers steadying support.
The report lists open high low and closing prices for Wheat Corn and Oats with futures quotes from Farnum Reardon & Co Boston. It also details grain futures in St Louis and closing wheat prices in Minneapolis with cash and futures bids and asks across several months and contracts.
The market shows steady demand for anthracite coal but a cold snap is needed to spur activity. Retail trade remains tepid, wholesale trade softened, and freight rates stay firm. Yearly tonnage fell 158,856 tons from last year to 827,533 for the week, while production still covers trade needs and stockpiling rises at tidewater points. Lehigh and Schuylkill exchanges raised prices 15 cents on lump steam boat and broken sizes, with concessions to offset prior iron market weakness. domestic sizes show no price increases as talks drift away for the year.
James and Abbot notes show sustained business with solid demand for lumber, especially pine and cypress, amid firm prices. About 1,546,000 feet arrived since last week aboard five ships, mostly headed to yards. rates from Atlantic ports run 7 7 25, Gulf 9 9 25, steamer rate 8, and ship space remains tight causing delays for shippers and receivers in Savannah.
A prolonged freight disruption pushes traders to seek faster inland routes like barges while maintaining pricing for Southern lumber. Floorings from yards run 23.28 to 38.40 per 1000 feet with varied sizes, cypress shingles steady at 6 to 7.50, and spruce sales firm though prices unchanged. Mill stocks remain shut, likely keeping current levels until winter mills resume, as Western pine and other species show mixed demand and stable quotes across boards, shingles, laths, and select grades.
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