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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1886

Page

6

Money Market Easier Conditions in Week at Boston

The Money Market in Boston shows a easier week with rates down about one percent. Banks quote from 6 1 2 percent to customers and manufacturing paper quiet at 4 1 2 to 5 percent. Clearing house loans steady at 6 percent. New York funds trade near par to 12 1 2 percent premium on 1000. Weekly exchanges total 10,086,474 with last year 7,818,872. balances 1,288,256 versus 1,081,424. Government securities weaken with varied quotes. foreign exchange firmer. Bank statements reveal declines in loans and deposits but a weekly gain in reserve. Cleveland leads city gains. thirty-two city clearings reach 771,578,099 with mixed results across regions.

Boston New York London Bank of England America Clearing House New York Bank Cleveland Omaha St. Joseph Minneapolis Providence New Orleans Indianapolis Peoria Portland Springfield Denver Galveston United States

Local Stock Market Ends Strong After Morning Dullness

The local stock market closed firmer after a dull morning as several issues recovered most of earlier losses. Totals show 875,227 bonds and 7,738 shares traded with notable activity in Atchison, New York & New England, Union Pacific, Wisconsin Central and Chicago Burlington & Quincy. Weekly volume reached 800,482 bonds and 64,031 shares, while year to date figures reflect substantial bond and share totals across major listings.

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Private Wire to New Work in Adams Case

A brief item names Walter B. Adams and William Blodgett in a note about a private wire relating to a new work. The fragment references the individuals and a legal or business context without full details.

Boston Stock Exchange Roster Sees Mixed Securities Sept 4

Brokers report a busy morning on the first board with varied activity across bonds rails mining and miscellaneous listings. Notable items include Mass and Union Pacific bonds Railroads and mining shares and a run of miscellaneous issues along with standard price movements on staples and telecommunication listings.

Wall Street Quiet after Mixed Prices in New York

New York financial wires report a dull session with bonds steady and stocks trading lightly. Trading ended near best prices of the day as late buying supported select issues while overall activity remained subdued. week totals show slight declines in shares and a notable rise in earnings for some rail lines, with caution in money markets and expectations of further price moves next week.

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Historic list of rail and electric company names

A fragmentary OCR list shows various railways and electric cable firms with places like Portsmouth Manchester Boston Lowell and Portland. It includes references to lines such as the Cambridge Horse RR and Middlesex Horse RROS and notes dates around 1890s to early 1900s. The text resembles a directory or timetable snippet listing company names and locations.

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Mining stock closing prices listed for San Francisco market

San Francisco reports the day’s closing prices for mining stocks with multiple entries such as MRL UWEL and Bodie Con. The listing shows varied figures and sporadic company abbreviations, reflecting a bustling if noisy price snapshot from the September 4 session.

San Francisco O.veral MRL Uwel Hale & Noreros Beicher Bodie el Siae

Dividends Declared By Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line

The Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line Railway Company has declared a semi annual dividend of 21 percent per share. The announcement notes the amount and timing for distribution to shareholders, reflecting the firm’s earnings performance and policy.

Atlanta Charlotte Air Line

Foreign Financial Market Report from London

United States bonds and railroad stocks traded with modest activity in London. Prices showed a general fall amid Eastern political tension, with discounts easy for three months and short. American railroad securities were quiet until a buoyant turn yesterday, amid demand for new issues.

London United States Atlantic & Great Western Canadian Pacific Erie Ilinois Central St. Paul Common New York East

Railroads Extend Track Across States In Eight Months

The Chicago Railway Age tabulates eight months of railroad construction ending Aug 31. Kansas leads with 6590 miles on thirteen new roads, Texas 260 miles, Massachusetts only three. Total main line miles reached 1475 on 163 lines, a striking rise from 1885. By July 1 the record gained 1720 miles, averaging nearly 30 miles of new track per working day. Track laying progresses on many lines, with work set to begin on others.

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Poughkeepsie & Southeastern Railroad Incorporated

A despatch from Poughkeepsie notes a new railroad of about twelve miles from Poughkeepsie to Hopewell Junction linking with the New York & New England. The enterprise, backed by Homer A. Nelson R F Williamson J A Perkins and Brooklyn partners Av Halls and others, shows capital stock of 500000 and aims to haul freight via the Poughkeepsie Bridge.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Corps of Engineers Poughkeepsie & Southeastern Railroad Company Hopewell Junction New York & New England Hudson Newburg Erie Poughkeepsie Bridge Newbury Poughkeepsie & Southeastern Southern New York Brooklyn Poughkeep Enterprise Homer A. Nelson R. F. Williamson J. A. Perkins J.B. Larie Lb. M. Stone Av. Halls Banks

Eastbound shipments rise from Chicago with no figures

freight movement notes a marked rise in eastbound shipments from Chicago last week though no quantities are provided. The report also covers bondholder actions, railroad reorganizations, and quarterly earnings across several major lines with numerous transfers and investments listed.

Mortgage notices list several 19th century loans

Abington Savings Bank to Charles E Temple mortgage dated June 22. Georgianna Metcalf to C Matilda Atherton mortgage details. Florence A Devens mortgage February 13 for 1000 dollars. John B Blakemore and others to Warren Scott mortgage dated March 0 1873. Workingmen's Co operative Bank to Moses H Libby mortgage dated October 12 1852.

Abington Savings Bank Charles E. Temple Said Temple LS ‘ Gol

Insolvencies and Creditors Meeting Reported in Boston

A creditors meeting for Howard B. Paul & Co., lumber dealers at 352 Albany street Boston, was held at Wilson G. Hammond's office. The debtor presented liabilities totaling about 27 39 plus notes and other items, with nominal assets around 15 55. An offer of 25 cents on the dollar within thirty days, secured by an indorser, was accepted.

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Brookline Gas Light Lowell Bleachery Mortgage Notice

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Boston Roxbury Mill Corp and Lowell Bleachery rights. References include Eastern Realty mortgage security and New England mortgage securities with amounts $3600 and $1000. No coherent narrative or date provided.

Brookline Lowell Shires Boston & Roxbury Mill Corpm New England Easex

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