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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1883

Page

3

Money Market Inches Down as Rates Drift Lower

The money market remains easy with banks meeting inquiries. Discounts for mercantile paper run 5 to 6 percent, call loans with collateral 4 to 4 percent, and corporation notes 4 to 4 percent. Clearing-house balances cited at 2 percent. gross exchanges $12,792,975 and balances $1,286,063. Exchange rates show slight weakness. London bills and Paris francs quoted with modest discounts. Government securities steady. stock market stays strong with notable moves in Atchison, Rock Island, and Union Pacific. A Supreme Court equity session covers Maine Central stock voting rights. Erie telephone earnings reported for the quarter. several utilities and railroads show varied active trading.

Boston Mercantile Paper New York Atchison Chicago Burlington and Quincy Rock Island St. Paul Union Pacific ST. Mexican New England Erie Sonora

Dividend notices from Appleton and railroads

Appleton company declares dividends at 30 dollars per share. Boston, Concord and Montreal railroad offers 3 percent to preferred stockholders. Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad issues income bonds at 7 percent.

Boston Treasury UARAN

Taint in Melrose premises prompts furniture damage suit

United States Circuit Court on November 20 before Judge Nelson hears Christine Burgess sue Peter Graffam and others over forcible entry at Myrtle and Emerson streets Melrose. Plaintiff says furniture damaged when items were removed during absence. Graffam claims rightful ownership and storage to regain possession. Attorneys listed for both sides.

United States Circuit Court Nelson Christine Burgess Peter Graffam Taintiff Melrose Orner Myrtle Emerson Streets Graffam Tate W. D. Brandell A. A. Ranney N. L. Graffam

Suit to recover rent difference over four thousand dollars

The row sues to recover 4541.72 representing the shortfall between rents collected from other tenants and the stated amount. The defendants deny any contract and raise statutes of limitations and frauds defenses. They contend the contract for an interest in real estate must have been in writing. On trial, attorneys Wm. Gaston and S.J. Elder appear for the plaintiff, R. M. Morse for the defendants.

Row Wm. Gaston S.J. Elder R. M. Morse

Municipal Occurts in Central Court November 20

In the central court Judge Churchill presided. Fred Bluin alias Smith and others were fined for larceny, assault, or drunk offenses with varied fines and costs. Notable sentences include Bessie Robinson six months in the house of industry, Helen Kelley one year in Sherburne, and Edward Rogers held for appearance. Several defendants faced substantial bonds or jail terms for robbery, assault, and contempt.

Central Court Churchill Fred Bluin Alias Smith James Smith Frederick Cameron Richard Carey George Williams Bessie Robinson Alias McGahey House of Annie Cronin Bunker Hill John O’donnell Wm. O’donnell Susan Keen Mary J. Stevens Helen Kelley Women’s Sherburne Boston Dennis Donavan

New York Stocks Dip On Des Moines Pool Exit Rumors

On November 20 money was abundant at 2 2 percent on call with prime mercantile paper at 5 percent. Government and foreign exchange remained strong. Stocks were quiet then fell 4 3 percent after reports that St Paul withdrew from the Des Moines passenger pool and news of cut Chicago St Paul rates. Northern Pacific issued 20 million in new bonds, lifting some shares before late declines.

New York Villards Manitoba Grangers St. Paul Des Moines Chicago Northern Pacific Railroad Company Oregon Transcontinental Nothern Pacific Wabash Canada Southern Lackawanna Kansas Texas Stock Exchange

Bondholders Meet Over Danville Railroad Reorganization

A Danville Olney and Ohio River railroad bondholders meeting reviewed the committee report amid calls for a new foreclosure bill and a permanent safeguards panel. The group heard that $400000 extra funds are needed beyond equipment. the current foreclosure is deemed defective, and a majority in writing must approve any plan. Leaders debated management, with trustees defending and critics blasting financial policy. several trustees were questioned about personal dealings before the report was accepted and the meeting adjourned after four hours.

Danvile, Olney and Ohio Danville, Olney and Ohio River Railroad Howard Carter Darius E. Ware Corbin Banking Company Messrs. Dix Parlin Codman Pillsbury Suter Messrs Chandler Way Col

Grain market notes and stock receipts of the day

The report covers Call board No 2 white oats three cars 4014c and December delivery by J. ? Lamson to Beman Brothers. Market quiet on corn and oats with light receipts. Totals show 66 cars received including 69,900 bus of corn 37,825 oats 29,400 shorts. Liverpool cheese 58s cwt Elgin cheese 7 11 2c butter 38 4014c 48,009 boxes sold. Utica New York 7,800 boxes cheese sold at 10 12c. market firm and higher. Chicago wheat November close up 4c, corn up 9 3/4c, oats steady. Pork and lard higher. near-term direction uncertain.

J. ?. Lamson Beman Brothers Corm Shorts Liverpool Elgin Utica Chicago London Bestbohm Merchants Exchange California Uplands Orleans

Breadstuffs and Provisions Market Report Strains Grain Prices

Trade in breadstuffs and grain remains dull with small sales. Western superfine flour quotes around 3.350 per barrel with mixed lots, patent and winter grades steady, corn meal and rye flour demand fair, corn market firm with varied grades. Butter prices firm rising, cheese and eggs show cautious strength, oats and barley quiet. Potatoes onions and apples listed with moderate activity. dried fruits and cranberries steady. hay and straw trading dull with price guidance unchanged. Provisions show firm pork and hards with varying regional quotations and standard city rendering.

Minnesota St. Louis Indiana Ohio Michigan New York Ulinois S. Louis Western St. Albans Vermont Choice New Brunswick Nova Scotia Canada Burbank New York State Ben Davis New England Norfolks Cartoe

Western poultry and produce prices in steady trade

The market reports steady demand and quoted prices for poultry, venison, and game, with live fowls, spring chicks, and squabs cited. Fish and game items show fair to good quality levels, while tropical fruits, peanuts, and sugar maintain steady quotations. Cotton tone remains steady with unchanged Liverpool futures and spot conditions.

Ian Florida Palermo Fox Malaga Lyon A. Sige Kemiont Liverpool

Financial market roundup from London and Liverpool

London and Liverpool report mixed commodity movements with wheat and corn prices steady or firm. Shipping notes show softer wheat off the coast and varied California wheat quotes. Cotton futures and receipts in Liverpool indicate firm interest and active market activity.

Wendell Phillips recalls Fanny Kemble in Boston reminiscence

Boston cor respondent recalls a private luncheon with Wendell Phillips where he reminisced about Fanny Kemble. He describes saving money for tickets to her performances and walking from Cambridge to the Tremont Theatre to see her, with student cheers after each appearance and praise from Judge Story.

Boston Cor Philadelphia Press Wendell Philips Fanny Kemble Cambridge Fannie Kemble Parker House Tremont Theatre Story Judge Story Philips

Bonnet fashions of Grand Duchess Vladimir in Paris

From an Exchange, Paris hosts a parade of bonnets inspired by Russian taste. The Grand Duchess Vladimir's selections include a dark-green velvet capote with coral feather panache and carved wood pugs, and an ivory velvet theatre bonnet with sealskin trim. A second design, the Malibran, targets bold Spanish style with high crown and lace edge, featuring a large black velvet bow and tornade of canary ottoman velvet around the crown.

Vladimir Russia Paris

Carlisle Leads Democratic Speakership Contest in Capital

In Washington City many Democratic representatives elect favor Carlisle for speaker. Randall conducts a quiet canvass and may be overestimated by outsiders. Carlisle supporters feel confident, while experienced watchers expect Randall to prove his strength only after votes are counted.

Carlisle Randall

Bank Teller Confesses Embezzlement In Boardroom

Detroit Free Press reports a bank teller revealed he used $9,000 of the bank's funds while on vacation to speculate in XYZ railroad stock. He explained the cashier helped mount a larger bet, but the scheme collapsed and he lost all the money.

Detroit Free Press

Out for Tilden by Rhode Island Democrat and others

The Rhode Island Democrat endorses Samuel J. Tilden for president. The Haverhill Outline endorses Tilden and Hendricks as the strongest ticket and a nationwide sweep. The Oakland Times argues Tilden's nomination would avoid campaign blunders and yield a clear Democratic victory over 1876.

Rhode Island Democrat Rhode Island Democracy Samuel J. Tilden Haverhill Mass Tilden Hendricks Oakland Cal

Boston Employer Slashes Wages Over Price Decline Joke

A Boston employer tells a worker he will cut wages because things are cheaper. The worker questions which necessities have fallen, noting beef flour and coal stay costly. The employer quips that postage stamps have fallen by one third.

Wall Street John Boston

Irish centenarian seeks naturalization after long land claim

James Scott, 99, born in Ireland, arrived from Camptonville to file for naturalization. He has settled on government land and wishes to perfect his title. It is rare to see a man of his age pursue citizenship papers for landholding purposes.

An Austrian Romance Involving a Count and Suitor

An Austrian nobleman of beauty and refinement loves a high court girl who is sought by many. At a party a forfeit requires the Count to kiss her cheek, then another suitor wins a kiss he cannot resist. The Count, broken by the humiliation of his rival’s kiss, leaves and never sees her again.

Vienna

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