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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1887

Page

6

Money market closes steady with ample supply in Boston

The Boston money market ends August with steady rates. Demand at the clearing house outpaced by supply, loans on call 6 to 7 percent, commercial and manufacturing paper steady to 6 7 percent, and New York funds firmer with premiums to pay. Exchange and bond offerings mixed, U S Treasuries steady, and local stock market opens weak before turning higher on late news.

Boston New York Sterling Exchange Elbe New England Maverick National Bank Fiat Salem Marine Insurance Company Salem Savings Bank United States National Bank National Focomplion Oes Seis Wee National Bank Deposi- Cotica Ee Sane Vee Ee Eee Rees

Boston Mining and Stock Exchange Update

The Boston Mining and Stock Exchange bulletin for Wednesday August 31 covers market movements, price shifts, and notable issuer activity affecting listed equities and mining shares in the region.

New York Stock Sales August 31 Shares Traded and Prices

Wilson W Fay & Co reports New York stock sales for August 31 with total 429,624 shares traded. The record lists shares sold, opening, highest, lowest and closing prices for today and the prior session’s close.

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Wool Market And California Wool Trade In 1887 Update

The wool market remains dull with buyers holding sway as dealers report little change across all wools. California trade shows improved first half 1887 results with higher receipts, larger Oregon shipments, and better quality wool. prices to New York and other markets are steady. Exports to the East rise via sea and rail, while overall wool on hand remains unprecedentedly large. An important duty ruling on Calcutta sourced wool from Hast Indian Marwhar skins is discussed.

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Wool Market Reports Show Steady yet Quiet Trade Across Regions

The Boston wool market notes limited demand with varied regional activity. Ohio and Michigan wools hold near bottom prices while California and Montevideo supplies stay light and slow. Philadelphia and New York see dull tone and buyer-favorable conditions with few decisive negotiations and slack forward movement.

Chicago Markets Opening and Closing Quotation Report

The Chicago markets recorded the previous day’s opening high low and close with the day’s closing equal to the same day last year. The data reflects price levels across key stocks and the overall market tone.

Cattle Market Report Watertown and Brighton Aug 51 1887

Market report for the Gaston Post by George J. Vox covers week ending Aug 51 1887. Includes live stock totals by state and region, arrivals at Watertown and Brighton yards, car counts by railroad, price ranges for beef store cattle hogs pigs veal calves and sheep, droves by state with notable prices, and remarks on demand and market direction for cattle sheep and dairy stock.

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Railroad dividends and payables announced for September

The Chicago and Northwestern declares a preferred dividend of 154 percent payable September 22 with books closing September 7. Bourne Mills Company declares a monthly dividend of 1 percent. Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad pays $3 per share on September 1. Central Car Company announces its thirtieth regular dividend payable on September 1.

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Wall Street Gains Uneven as Oregon Transcontinental Debt Payoff Shocks Market

New York financial desk reports active money on call with rates 4 to 7 percent and a final 6 bid. Stocks surge on Oregon Transcontinental debt payoff and Baltimore & Ohio express sale, led by Oregon and Western Union while Manhattan tops declines. Railroad bonds show modest strength amid overall market volatility.

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Market Bulletin Reports Little Change Across Commodities

Wool is dull in buyers favor while flour and corn show little movement. Oats oatmeal and rye flour stay steady. Butter cheese eggs and beans show varying firmness. Potatoes hay grass seeds and molasses move slightly with grains and meats mostly steady. Reports note firm fresh beet and fair truck demand though overall activity remains muted.

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