Boston Money Market Activity and Stock Board Notes
The Money Market report notes active loan demand with funds available at common rates. Chicago Burlington & Quincy bonds fed $1,000,000 into a bank, plus $500,000 for Thayer Merriam roads, boosting clearinghouse exchanges. New York and state figures show higher activity, while securities like Atchison and California Southern rise. Amory and Langdon plan consolidation and stock split, with Boston finances praised as strong.
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Boston
Burlington & Quincy
Thayer- Merriam Roads
New York
United States
Charles J. Carder
Market Pulse: Reading Leads Slip Yet Closes Strong
On September 2 at the Boston and New York exchanges, active money on call ranges 6 to 8 with last loan 7 and close at 6 7. Reading leads gains up 1 percent amid broad activity. railroad bonds and various issues show late strength with several issues higher, while Jersey Central convertibles and other bonds trade mixed. New York stock trades total 357,998 shares with a listing of opening, high, low, and closing prices and yesterday's close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jmottow
Oavuraay
United States
National Bank
Nes
Reichsmarks
Boston Stock Exchange
Ays
New York Stock Board
Boston
Irving A. Evans
Wall Street News
New York
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Reading
Richmond & West Point
Bears
Denver & Rio Grande
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
New York City & Northern Trust
Oregon
Atchison, Colorado & Pacific
Texas Pacific
Shenandoah Valley
Green Bay
St. Louis
Arkansas
Texas
Jersey Central
Northwestern
New York, Ontario & Western
Richmond & Danville
Dividend declarations from early rail and mining companies
The Missouri Pacific Railway Company declares a quarterly dividend of 1 percent. The Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line Railway Company declares a semiannual dividend of 2 percent. The Astna Quicksilver Mining Company declares a dividend of 10 percent. The Acushnet Mill Company of New Bedford declares a quarterly dividend of 2 dollars per share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
Atlanta & Charlotte Air Line Railway Company
Astna Quicksilver Mining Company
Acushnet Mill Company
New Bedford
Kidder, Peabody & Co Stock and Bond Orders
Kidder Peabody & Co reports orders executed in Boston New York and Philadelphia across stock and bond markets. The trades reflect active client demand in early market sessions with multiple listed securities handled by the firm.
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Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Foreign financial markets buoyant on American securities gains
London Sept 2 The stock market shows buoyancy with American securities leading gains. Consols quoted 101 and 101¼ for account. Atlantic & Great Western firsts 45¼ and seconds 104. Readings include Canadian Pacific 56 54 Erie 31½ Erie seconds 108 Missouri Central 124 Mexican ordinary 52¼ St Paul common 86 1/4 New York Central 112¾ and Pennsylvania 57¾ Paris prints 3 per cent rentes at 82 francs 22½ centimes for the account.
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London
Atlantic & Great Western
Canadian Pacific
Erie
Minois Central
St. Paul
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Reading
Denver & Rio Grande Preferred
Denver & Rioem
Lake Shore
Paris
Weekly Trade Review highlights in U S and Canada failures
The week reports 199 total failures in the U S and Canada, up from prior weeks, with continued stress from frauds and corporate disputes. Railroad earnings stay strong, but rail mileage expansion and interstate law litigation weigh on confidence. Demand in boot and shoe trades improves while wool remains dull and iron coal sectors face losses.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Russell & Co
Mercantile Agency
United States
Canada
Saco Bank
Pell and Netter
Hamilton & Dayton
Ives
Powel & Co
Pennock & Co
Valley Iron Works
Boston Coal Fim
Powel
Baltimore & Ohio Fixpress
Oregon
Illinois
Memphis
Alabama
Mississippi
Arkansas
New Orleans
Dr Goods
Philadelphia
Bank of England
Proposed Consolidation of Two Cotton Companies in 1887
Circular to stockholders of Amory Manufacturing and Langdon Manufacturing explains a union by sale or merger. Plan offers Langdon one new Amory share for each Langdon share and a 10 percent cash dividend before consolidation. Signature by G W Amory, treasurer.
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Amory and Langdon Manufacturing Companies
New Hampshire
Standhnavey
N. H
Soston
Amory Manufacturing Company
Langdon Manufacturing Company
Langdon Manuefacturing Company
Armory Manufacturing Company
G. W. Amory
Exchange of Stock
Railroad Matters and Northern Pacific Controversy Notes
A Denver segment discusses the Arizona Mineral Belt railroad as a key Southwest feeder with notes on Clark’s Valley and Mormon Lake, praising its scenic route and future prosperity. It covers Elijah Smith and associates pushing a harmony-based board change for the Northern Pacific and reports Illinois railroad earnings and mileages, plus various line updates and a mortgage sale of the Memphis & Little Rock.
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Arizona Mineral Belt Railroad
Northern Pacific
Albuquerque Democrat
Atlantic & Pacific
San Francisco
Clark’s Valley
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Flagstaff
Mormon Mountain
Lake Valley
Mormon Lake
Mountain Lake
Landseer
Eddy
Globe Mining
New York
Elijah Smith
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Oregon & Transcontinental Company
John B. Trevor
Charles L. Colby
Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western
Denver & Rio Grande
New
Lowell & Dracut Horse Railroad
Old Horse Railroad Company
Cleveland
Lake Shor
Memphis & Little Rock
R. K. Dow
Norfolk & Western
Church Valley Road
Boot and Shoe Buyers in Town
Albany and other cities list shoe and boot buyers and firms with agents and partners. Names include W H Freeman, W C Carroll, Carroll Adams Co, Cohen Alder Co, J R Liddell, G W Cady, H H Valpey, Rich Bros, Steiner Bros, Disbrow, Tracy, Starkey, May, Baird and more. Firms hail from Albany Baltimore Camden Cleveland Detroit Columbus Huntsville Philadelphia Pittsburg Sandusky Troy Springfield Sumner Am.
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Albany
H Freeman
Baltimore
Carroll, Carroll, Adams & Co
Tre
H Adler
Cohen, Alder & Co
Camden
Capers
Craw
Ala
J R Liddell
Liddell Bros & Co
Cleveland
W Cady
Cady & Co
Cine Enes
Laws
Laws & Co
Columbus
Miss
Robertson
Morgan, Robertson & Co
U S
Detroit
Mich
H Valpey
Valpey & Co
East Saginaw
Rich
Rich Bros
Enfield
Lil
May
Greenville
Jana B Steiner
Steiner Bros
Harrisburg
Penn
Disbrow
Huntsville
R B Moore
Philadelphia
G W Terry
Bunting’s Sons & Co
Portsmouth
R Tracy
P Tracy & Co
Pittsburg
A I Scott
E Sehmertz
Qu. Sandusky
Geideman
Geideman & Honegardner
Springfield
Starkey
Starkey & Scowden
Am. Sumner
III
G May of
May & Bunn
Troy
M E Baird
Baker & Baird
John Hancock Buys Richardson Building for Local Offices
The John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company purchased the Richardson building at 178 Devonshire Street. It will be thoroughly remodeled to house the companys three local offices and is not expected to be ready for occupancy for about a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company
Richardson
Devonshire Street
Endicott and Macomber Move to New Kilby Street Office
Messrs Endicott and Macomber, long established at 61 State street, have relocated their office to 71 Kilby street. They serve as general managers in America for the Employers Liability Assurance Corporation of London.
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Messrs
Endicott & Macomber
State Street
Kilby Street
Messrs. Endicott & Macomber
America
Employers’ Liability Assurance Corporation of London
Market Report Steady Across Commodities With Mixed Tones
The market shows little movement as most commodities stay unchanged or firm. Eggs are very firm while beans show quiet demand. apples are plentiful and fresh beef remains firm with other meats quiet.
Manila and Sisal Hemp Exports and Wheat Flour Trends
The report lists Manila hemp and sisal hemp trade figures for the United States and Europe with stock, deliveries, and consumption through dates in 1887. It also shows ten years of wheat and flour exports from 1878–1887, noting flour’s rising share and stronger prices, and discusses price declines in wheat versus flour.
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Manila
United States
United
Europe
Boston
New York
Eee
Cesceeensseevere
Canada
Milan
Seer Ees
Sawoes
Manutac- Chloe Rich
Eeswele-Naehe
Solas
Bureau of Statistics
Cincinnati
BNO Cain
Giake Ag
Mackerel Market Holds Steady Amid Steady Demand
The fish market shows no new mackerel notes with fair trade and firm quotations. Codfish and herring supplies are ample and prices unchanged, while New York demand favors lower grades. Gloucester August mackerel receipts, large codfish totals, and Boston reports reflect steady activity across fresh and canned fish.
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St. John’s
N. F
Brock Island
Gay Head
Cary
New York
Boston
North Bay
Highland Light
Provincetown
Cape
Novelty
Gloucester
Grand Bank
Georges
Western Bank
Cape Shore
Fish Prices Across Species at Local Market
A list of seafood prices includes cod 342 2%e, haddock 1 144c, halibut white 14 15c, halibut gray 12 33c, halibut chicken 20a2%c, frozen salmon 25c, mackerel 9 10c, small 4 5c, medium 6 7c, bluefish 10 15c, swordfish 8 9c, oysters Norfolk 90¢, oysters medium $115, Providence River $115, clams 60c, pollock 142 2%4c, hake 144 ivec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Providence River
Market Reports September 2 Flour and Grain Prices
The flour market remains steady with fair sales at stable prices and unchanged quotations. Corn stays firmer but quiet with light stocks and various qualities priced, while oats hold steady with moderate sales. inspections show mixed lots and rye, malt, and hops listed with prevailing ranges.
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Minnesota
Michigan
New York
Canada Superior
Canada
Eastern
Butter and Egg Markets Show Mixed Regional Movements
Markets report quiet butter trading with firm New York and Chicago contrasts. Liverpool demand steady at high creamery quotes, while Western creamery and New York creamery prices vary by grade. Eggs and cheese mostly unchanged with firm tones in Buffalo and Chicago markets, and beans, hay, and sweet potatoes showing tightening supply and steady demand.
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Liverpool
Chicago
Western Creamery
New York
Eastern Creamery
Vermont
Ohio
Choice Canada
Michigan
Nova Scotia
Island
New Brunswick
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California Southern
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Chicago, Burlington & Northern
Wisconsin Central
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Company
Union Pacific
Unionacific Railroad Company
Union Trust Company
Summit Branch
Pullman
Flint & Pere Marquette Preferred
Delaware & Hudson
New England
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Asante Es
Oceseecvenes
Ovis
Central Massachusetts
Old Colony
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Concord
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Southern Kansas
Langdon Company
Amory Company
West End
Aorteas A
West Find Street Railway Company
Crocker
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Topeka
Frenchman's Bay
Bell Telephone
Evie
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Onn River
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Atlantic Tee
Bonanza Development
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Land Companies
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Oregon Sport
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Central Pac
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Shore
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Lee
Basset, Whitney & Co, Bankers and Brokers
Kidder, Peabody & CO
Bevonshire Street
Nassau ST
Mining and Stock Exchange
Sia
Atch
Toka & S. Fe
Boston & Alban
Boston & Lowell
Boston & Maine
Boston & Providence
Bur, & Northern
Bur
Quincy
Central of Mass
Cs Sand
Cleve
Canton
Flint & Marq
LEN & P
Nix
N. Eng
Prest
Com
Stmimit
Union Pacific Wenee
Bbs
Eng
Erie Telephone
Lamson Store
Pullman Palace
First Board
Brunswick Gold Mining
Cane Sera
Huron
Dunkin
Blue Ridge
Rappahannock
Sutro
Catalpa
Franklin Mining
Brunswick
Lord Acoustie ‘Pelephone
Meter. Co
New Enland Water
Ing
St. L. S
Toledo &Oc
Utica, &Bb
G . Ly
M. Os
St. P
Tex. P. R. G
N. Pac
U.P
O. Nav
W. Shore
Yvoye
Express
Adams
American
IK Wells Fargo
Amador
Homestake
Brunewick
Ontario
Cal. Rhee
Fk Quesksilver
Chollar
Ss. Kk Ags
C - Vas
Savage
Jewey Col
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Standardo Als Oats
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Opando
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Union
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Allouez
Mil
Arnold
Rappa
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Bonanza
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Lord Ac.t
L.A
Empire
Toledo
Ad Mesnard
Seer National
Wilson W. Fay & Co
Lord Acoustic
Gossxea AG
Lord Acoustic Tel
Jaida Saleh
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Cal
Best & Belcher
Ophir
Potosi
Sesseseee
Crown Point
Savages
Seeereee
Eureka
Seeee
Seeres
Gould & Curry
Eceses
Hale & Norcross
Utah
E.s
Foreign Financial Markets
Weekly Trade Review
Railroad Matters
Railway Age
Kansas
Henry H. Crocker & Co
Mack’s
Ts. Ibs
Bbis
Tee Satan
Bay Fundy
Bieke
Wapate Sens
Block Island
Va Sas
Boston Fish Bureau
Frome
Re Herring
Ee Jan
Cass
N. EF. Fleet Wes
Paietiia
N. i
GRC
Addis
Labrador
Newfoundland
Haddock
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