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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1889

Page

6

Grain futures drift lower amid weak December wheat

Chicago markets report December wheat at 80%c and a weaker tone as receipts rise in the Northwest. Corn holds steady with light trading while oats and park futures show mixed moves. Closing prices vary by exchange with modest declines and some firmer lard and pork indications.

Chicago Gilman, Cheney & Co Boston United Kingdom Hutchinson Pork Clique Farnum, Reardon & Co Terewigs New York St Louis Minneapolis

Money market dull but firm in Boston banking scene

Boston money market shows further bank loan gains at the Clearing House with time loans 5 to 7 percent and collateral loans 5 to 6 percent. New York funds sell at a small premium, and bond offerings total 88 100 with several issues priced around 127. The market prints broad activity in stocks and rail names amid reports on Atchison and Union Pacific, with Bay State Gas stock trading amid raid rumors.

Bay State Gas Bay State Gas Company Boston San Diego Lamson Store Calumet & Heela Boston & Montana Franklin Osceola Kearsarge Transcript Lake Superior Thomson-Houston International Electric Company

Dividends Declared by Wamsutta Mills and Chicago Burlington & Quincy

Wamsutta Mills Corporation declares semi annual 3 percent dividends payable December 16 to stockholders of record November 21. Transfer books close November 21, reopen November 29. Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company declares quarterly 1 percent dividend payable December 16 to stockholders of record November 21.

Wamsutta Mills Corporation Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company

Santa Fe bond issues listed for exchange plan of reorganization

The document names numerous railroad bonds eligible for exchange under the Plan of Reorganization, led by Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railway and including many lines such as Kansas City Topeka Western, Southern Kansas, Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe, and California Southern. Deposits may be made at Union Trust Company in New York and other offices with circular 63 available.

Cowley, Sumner & Fi Smith RK. BR. Co Florence Eldorado & Val Val Mr. Wk. Co Kansas City Euperte South R. BH. Co Topeka Marion & McPherson R. BR. Co The New Mexico & Southern Pac R.R. Co Pueblo & Arkansas Valley R. RR. Co Wichita ,& Southwestern KR. KK. Co Gulf Southern Kansas K’y Co Southern Kansas B'y Co Texas Chicago Santa Fe California R’y Co California Southern K. RR. Co Chicago, Kansas & Western K.R. Co Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe R’y Co Gulf, Colorado& Santa Fe R’y Co Sonora Railway Co., Limited Chicago, Kansas & Western BR. Kb. Co Californa Southern KR. Kr, Co

Reorganization Notice for Union Trust Co Boston Office

For convenience of Depositors of Bonds under the Plan of Reorganization the temporary office of the Union Trust Co of New York has moved to Room 9 First Floor No 95 Milk street Boston Deposits accepted from 9 am to 3 pm Vice President.

New York Milk Street Eastern Banking CO Boston Francis A. Osborn T. Merrihew William Montgomery Massachusetts Blass

Auctions Offer Diverse Securities Across Banks Railways and Co

A long auction list details securities to be sold today including Salem Press Publishing and Printing Co Concord RK Howard National Bank Metropolitan National Bank and many railroad and trust company notes. The notes include Fort Payne Investment Co Boston United Gas Co Saginaw & Western RR City of Chicago and more with various dates and guaranteed interests.

Salem Press Publishing and Printing Co Day Cordage Co Northern KR N. A McKay & Bigelow Heeling Machine Asso Concord RK Howard National Bank National Bank of Redemption Eliot National Bank Metropolitan National Bank Jolliston. National Bank Holliston Mass Continental Mills Naumkeag St. Kr, Co Salem Cleveland & Canton KR Maine Cen Fort Payne Investment Co Ra Clark Investment Co Minneapolis Minn Busell Trimmer Co Bowker Fertilizer Co Ware Ete Manufacturing Co Newark Ware National Bank Ware Kryoke Water Power Co Tremont National Bank Fort Payne Coal & Iron Co Trustees Ae Avenue Cable Railway Co Kansas Mty New England Glass Co National Bank of Ashland Kan Cambridge Gaslight Co McKay & Bigelow National Tube Works Holoke Water Power Co New Hampshire ‘Rast Co Manchester N. H Debr Bur, & Mo. River RR Neb Consol Boston United Gas Co United Gas Co Saginaw & Western RR Detroit, Lansing & Northern RK City of Marietta County of Sciota City of Lyonsville Ind Eg Rock & Fort Smith Railway Co Lynn & Boston Horse RR Chicago & West Michigan RR Cincinnati, Sandusky & Cleve, RR Algonquin Club Little Kock & Ft Smith Ry. Co Little Rock & Ft Grand Rapids, Lansing & Detroit RR Detroit, Lansing & Northern RR National Hide & Leather Bank Pass River RR

New York Financial Market Summary Nov 19

Money on call tight 6 to 12, last loan 6, closing offered 6. Bar silver 95 1 2. Sterling exchange steady 60 day bills 4.81, demand 4.85. Government bonds dull, rail bonds firm. Stock market active late, close weak with small fractions down from open. Market saw early heavy selling then slight stabilization in later hours.

New York Prima Mercantile Sterling Exchange

Mining stock closing prices in San Francisco market

The official closing prices list shows Best & Belcher 3.50, Mount Diablo 32.26, Chollar 1.85, North Belle Isle 1.20, Con. Cal. & Va. 6.00, Ophir 4.50, Grown Point 2.70, Gould & Curry 1.90, Savage 0.65, Hale & Norcross 3.15, Nevada 2.80, Mexican 3.75, Union Con 3.45.

Brok Ees Boston United Gas Cael Am Bell Tel Jbl. A. T T. Col. Tr L. G Boston Florence & el Dorado E. c N. M Rutland Kansas Bs Tex Wis Bell Sioux City Santa Fe Central of Mass Ft. W Fitchburg Maine N.Y N. E. Seeeene Pullman Pal U Pacific P.ma Ee K.C Pueblo & Ark Val Texas Kan West Lily Willis Eastman Carpeater Lamson Boston W. Fore San Diego Land West Kd Mont Aliouez Mining F. Eee Atlantic B.aeeeneeres C., B. & Semen Ene Nee & Cant Loo Bowls En Iit Union Pacific F Bay State Gas National Telegraph San Francisco Cal Best & Belcher Mount Diablo North Belle Isle Con Jould & Curry Savage Cceesoves Hale & Norcross Nevada Union Con Seeeses

London Financial News Reports Yields and Bullion Move

London data shows 12:30 market rates with United States bond prices and European rate quotes. It notes bullion withdrawals from the Bank of England totaling 150000 pounds and lists futures and credit figures for railways and Central American issues.

London United States Erie St. Paul Reading Mexican Central News Paris Atlantic & Great Western Canadian Pacific Bank of England

Marvels of the New West lecture at Sleeper Hall

Mr. Munroe Thayer discussed the old west as the new West with stereopticon views of cave dwellings in the McElmo, San Juan, Zuni, and Pecos regions. He covered railroads mining stock farming and Western agriculture including California orchards and vineyards.

New West Munroe Thayer Sleeper Hall New England Conservatory Mr.Thayer New” West Old West McElmo San Juan Mr. Thayer California

Dining cars added to Overland Route trains on Aug 18

Union Pacific introduces dining cars on its fast trains between Council Bluffs and Denver and between Council Bluffs and Portland. Patrons will be served with meals at 75 cents each, prepared to market standards and fully by Pullman's Palace Car Company.

Union Pacific Railway Council Bluffs Denver Portland, Or Pullman’s Palace Car Company

Market Fluctuations Highlight Stable and Shifting Goods

Commodity notes show mixed signals with cornmeal very firm and Almeria grapes strong while most items stay steady or quiet. Livestock demand remains cautious as hogs and hams show fair activity and lard remains active.

Almeria

Print Cloth Market Quiet in Fall River

The print cloth market in Fall River is very quiet with few sales at 35s c for 648 spots and futures. The market remains firm and is likely to hold, with only medium sales, and stock on hand not accumulating much.

Fall River

Wool Sales Set New Series in London Trade Season

The Wool Sales in London announce a new series from Tuesday to December 12. About 145000 bales will be offered, mostly Amsterdam, with 10000 byes. Cape of Good Hope and Natal will be included in the catalog.

London Amsterdam Cape of Good Hope Natal

Lumber Market Steady Amid Mixed Freight and Demand

James & Abbot report lumber trade steady for small lots with good demand for spruce and hardwoods. Prices held firm with notable quotes for floorings and cypress, while receipts remain small and freight rates easing slightly. East coast mills slow or about to shutter. overall market optimism persists.

Savannah Atlantic Gulf Penobscot Kennebec

Lumber Prices and Trade Activity Reported Across Regions

The report outlines current lumber prices for yard stock, dry spruce, hemlock, box boards, Western pine, lran prices, and varieties like fine common, selects, and uprights. It notes steady but quiet trade, with increased activity as better weather expands inside finishing work and woodware demand from builders, furniture makers, and outside markets.

Pennsylvania Whitewood

Coal Trade Shows Stable Market as Season Winds Down

Anthracite shipments for the week total 764,995 tons with yearly output at 30,369,081 tons, down 2,293,094 from 1888. Retailers hold stocks steady amid warm weather and weak demand while rail rates edge lower. The Pottsville Miners Journal notes no output increase as producers keep stocks high and winter approaches.

Pottsville Miners’ Journal Lehigh Valley Central Railroad New Jersey

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