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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1889

Page

6

Reorganization Plan For Kansas City Topeka & Western Bonds

The article explains a reorganization of a property with over $300 million capitalization under a new plan. It notes that under the new plan stock earnings reach $11,264,555 versus $11,167,766 now, with about $4 million contingent. Weaker bonds and profitless branch lines may be shed first as branch-line securities exchange dominates the discussion. Subscriptions for $12,500,000 of new fours bolster momentum, while bondholders face exchange options including $1100 in 4s and $520 income 5s for a $1000 7 percent old bond. The plan aims for balance between radical critique and cautious reform.

Kansas City, Topeka & Western Atchison C. A. Whittier J. M. Fiske

Downtown talk on Atchison plan of reorganization

State street reports reveal wide support for the Atchison plan to reorganize the railroad finances. Business leaders like G P Messervey and A W Nickerson praise feasibility and favorable terms for stockholders while bondholders voice mixed concerns about surrendering bonds for 4 percent.

Atchison Reorganization Plan Receives Broad Backing

The plan, viewed as sound financing by the directorate committee, gains street approval as Atchison stock opens higher with ex-rights trading. A London syndicate reportedly ready to fund $10,000,000 for unsubscribed portions, while Reinhart defends the plan as comprehensive and aimed at restoring credit and prosperity through economies and capital expenditure.

New York Atchison Atchison Stock Baring Bros London J. W. Reinhart Boston Cheney

Money Market Mixed in Boston Trading

The Boston money market shows little change with ample money supply. Call money rests around 4 to 4% while time money sits at 4 to 5 percent. Corporate loans run 4 to 6 percent, business paper 5 to 7 percent, and bank balances at the Clearing House close around 4.10 and 4 percent.

Atchison reorganization plan approved amid favorable banker talk

The year ending Sept 30 1889 shows gross earnings of 3 614 318 86 versus 8 361 216 20 for 1888 an increase of 153 102 66 The prevailing sentiment in financial circles favors the Atchison reorganization plan despite some adverse critics Governor Ames voices a strong objection to the plan and is noted among the critics

Atchison Ames

Dividends Declared by Northern Railroad and Others

The Northern Railroad Company declares a dividend of three dollars per share. The Haverhill Savings Bank proclaims a twenty four percent dividend. The New Bedford Gas Light Company announces a quarterly dividend of two dollars per share.

Northern Railroad Company Haverhill Savings Bank New Bedford Gas Light Company

Auctions of Railroad Stocks At National Market Board Oct 16 1889

Auctions will sell on Wednesday Oct 16 1889 at 11 30 am by order of Executors Administrators and Trustees a wide range of railroad and bank stocks bonds and notes including California first mortgage Boston Albany Chicago Northwestern Vermont Consolidated Vermont Fitchburg and many others with National Market Bank and Boston Electric Light Co among the bidders market summary notes heavy selling for Atchison Missouri Pacific and other Gould properties with overall market firmer than recent days and little price movement despite some declines.

Ee RR California Boston & Albany RR Chicago & Northwestern RR Consolidated RR Vermont Eastern Electric Cable Co Vref Showalter Mortgage Co KE. & T. Fairbanks Suffolk Cordage Co Tay State Live Stock Co Manchester Manufacturers’ Nat. Bank Boston & Maine RR Lincoln Nat. Bank Fitchburg RR Chicago, Burl, & Quincy RR Cleveland & Canton RR Hiinels Grand Trunk RR Country Club Isoston Athletic Club Central Mass. RR Reece Button Hole Machine Co Merchhanaise Nat. Bank Wacifle Mills Boston Electric Light Co McKay & Bigelow Heeling Shoe Nat. Bank Traders’ National Bank Concord RR McKay & Bigelow Boylston Ins. Co Arlington Mills Franklin Co Lewiston Nat Hide & Leather Bank Atchison Missouri Pacific Gould Manhattan Western Union Chesapeake & Ohio 5S Og &L. C. Con Oregon Sonora Am. Bell Tel Sane Aspinwall Boston Newport Land San Diego West End Bonanza Mining Hoc Bos. & Mont Tamarac Boston &Albany Boston & Lowell Sss Bos C Maks & Cleve Fitchburg Old Colony Bell Tel Ee K Baisessa Lans & Ae K.C K. C M.a& Ls. Be Marquette & Ont Bell Erie Eng Chices Vice Yog Eastman Car Heater Co Samson Eenee Tb Anniston Newport West End Gao Cal. & Ties Bos. & Mont Aly & P Boston & Maine Bly N.Y N.E West End Ry Am. Tool Co Bay State Gas Fort Wayne Elec Goaves Olinois Steel Ye Phon Toy Hous Lec OL Thom Weiding Sale Northern Pacific Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R.K. Co C., B. & Q. R. Iowa Division Chicago, Burlington & Quincy

New York Stock Market Mixed After Early Strength

Money on call remained tight with rates from 6 to 12, but later firming appeared. Government and railroad bonds stayed dull, while stocks showed late improvement yet retreated near session lows. Atchison rights traded but remained strong early on the reorganization plan news amid heavy loan buying.

New York Prime Mercantile Paper Barsilver Sterling Exchange Atchison Missouri Pacific Louisville & Nashville Union Pacific Gould Bears C. & St. Louis Chesapeake & Ohio

London Market Quotes and Bullion Withdrawal Report

London market notes list Atlantic & Great Western firsts at 35 percent and Canadian Pacific at 71 after a shift of several stocks and bonds. Bank of England bullion withdrawn on balance totals 2000 pounds.

London Atlantic & Great Western Canadian Pacific Erie St. Paul New York Central Pennsylvania Bank of England

Birthday Feier for Mr Edwards Goulston Jr at Home

A pleasant Berwick park party honored Mr Edwards H. Goulston Jr on his 21st birthday. Friends gathered at his parents home with music lunch and informal speaking before dancing. Samuel L. Hirshfield acted as master of ceremonies.

Berwick Park

Boston and Albany Railroad Prizes Awarded to Road Masters and Sections

The Boston and Albany railroad awarded prizes for excellence to road masters and section men across divisions. C B Lentell of the first division won four of the twelve $100 road master prizes for sections between Worcester and Boston. A W Coutts, master of Section 7, captured five of the $50 prizes. John Johnson of South Framingham earned the remaining section prize. In division two Worcester to Springfield, M Foley of Spencer, George Allen of Brimfield, R A Menade of Palmer, J W Powers of Indian Orchard, and F T Kendall of Westfield each earned prizes. Kendall won the $100 for best line and surface from Worcester to Pittsfield, with Thomas Sullivan of West Springfield and C E Blood of Chester as his section men. Division 4 winners include Thomas Doyle of Richmond, W A Sanger of State Line, Nicholas E Cady of Charter Centre, N Y, and John Larkin of Schoharock.

Boston & Albany Railroad C. B. Lentell Worcester Boston A. W. Coutts John Johnson South Framingham Springfield M. Foley Spencer George Allen Brimfield R. A. Menade Palmer J. W. Powers F. T. Kendall Westfield Pittsfield Thomas Sullivan West Springfield C. E. Blood Chester Thomas Doyle Richmond W. A. Sanger State Line Nicholas E. Cady Chara Centre N. Y John Larkin Schoack

Golden Medical Discovery Named Best Spring Blood Tonic

A town man praises Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as the safest spring remedy to purify the blood and tone the system. He claims it always yields the desired results and remains loyal to the product as a walking advertisement for Dr Sage's remedies.

Dr. Pierce

Commercial Matters A Quiet Market Report Across Commodities

Lumber is steady and coal firm with flour in moderate demand. Corn dull and oats plentiful while rye flour and Graham flour are quiet. Cornmeal firm and oatmeal very quiet. Rye slow and malt dull. Hops not very active. Butter cheese eggs poultry steady. Potatoes lower and oranges scarce. Lemons is steady and pears in fair demand. Grapes moving readily and cranberries steady. Pork steady and corned beef dull. Fresh beef firm with other meats steady. Tallow quiet and molasses slow.

Graham

Print cloth market steady at 3 percent for 64x64s

Fall River reports the print cloth market remains quiet and steady with prices at 3 percent for 64x64s. Little business is being transacted as of October 15.

Fall River

Wool sales brisk with full prices on Cape wool

London reports strong bidding at wool sales with Cape wool in demand at full prices. Over 10,454 bales offered today as the current series shows 114,000 bales sold for home use and 110,000 for export, 4,000 held over. Next sale starts November 26 with detailed regional prices for Victoria New South Wales Queensland South Australia New Zealand and Cape of Good Hope and Natal.

London Victoria New South Wales Queensland South Australia New Zealand Cape of Good Hope Natal Atlantic Ports Gulf WBC New York

Wheat markets slide on large shipments to Europe

The Option Markets Chicago reports December wheat at 82 cents amid weaker tone from liberal receipts and rising passage quantities. Decline in wheat shifts sentiment, with Hutchinson as a stabilizing buyer. Corn firmer on receipts and shipments, pork lard and futures mixed, and prices listed across multiple months and grades.

Chicago Farnum, Reardon & Co Boston Northwest Europe Hutchinson New York

Lumber Trade Sees Steady Demand as Railroads Push Storage Rules

The lumber trade reports steady activity with few price declines over the past week. Railroads impose 48 hour unload rules and new storage charges, starting Oct 21, prompting wholesale protests and possible legal action while retailers hope to buy cheaper lumber. Demand for Southern lumber remains steady with solid dealer activity.

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