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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1888

Page

6

Money market and stock market summary from Sept 11

The money market remained firm with rates steady at clearing house levels and general market loans quoted from 4% to 6% while call loans secured by collateral ranged 4% to 5%. Exchange activity rose versus a year ago, with notable totals in New York and Chicago. Government securities held firm and several railroad and industrial stocks traded strongly, with Atlantic & Pacific and Union Pacific among the active names and Pullman stock showing gains.

Poston New York Chicago St. Louis San Francisco New Orleans Charleston Savannah United States National Bank Secretary of the Treasury Reichsmarks Atlantic & Pacific New York & New England San Diego Land West End Prime Crop Bureau Atchison Atchison and Frisco Eugene Hale Mr. Kasson Iowa Sullivan Harbor Land Company Frenchman 'S Bay Maverick National City & Otay Otah National City & Otay Railroad Company San Diego Land Company Bell ‘Telephone Lamson Eastman Car Company

Hoosiers Victory as Bostons Fall in Indianapolis

In Indianapolis on September 11 the Indianapolis club defeated Boston in a 56 to 43 game amid strong defense by McGeachy Glasscock Johnston and Quinn. Attendance reached 1600 as Clarkson’s early lead faded under steady Boston pitching.

Indianapolis Clarkson Bostons Kelly McGeachy Glasscock Johnston Quinn OG Brown Seery Fassett iKelly Nash Bivens We McGeachy O Ray Bchoen Flornung Myers Morrill Oye Eo Buckley P.O' Poss Oia Penny Brown Schoeneck Hornung Balla Hines Shreve Pete Denny Indnapolis

Lowells Defeat Burke Temperance, Then Disband

In Lowe on September 11 the Lowell team beat the Burke Temperance Institute 4 to 0. After the game the Lowells announced they have disbanded their club.

Lowells Lowe Burke Temperance Institute

Baseball Scores and Postponement Update

In Cleveland Brooklyn game the Cleveland club won 2 to 0. St Louis defeated Louisville 9 to 7. Kansas City beat Philadelphia 11 to 2 while the Athletic Baltimore game was postponed due to rain.

Cleveland Brooklyns Clevelands St. Louis Louisville Pucinnat Neimnatis Kansas City Philadelphia

Rich and Woodbury Shoe Makers Assign to Peterson

Rich and Woodbury shoe manufacturers with factories in Salem and Gloucester assign for the benefit of creditors to Joseph N. Peterson of Salem. There are 123 creditors, mainly from Lynn and Boston, with liabilities around 15000 dollars.

Rich & Woodbury Salem Gloucester Joseph N. Peterson Lynn Boston

Boston Merchants Association Mourns Ex President Wood

The Boston Merchants Association held a meeting yesterday afternoon to honor William B. Wood. Vice President Farley presided. a three member committee presented resolutions praising Wood’s public spirit, charity, integrity, and service to state and nation.

Boston Merchants’ Association William B. Wood N. W. Farley Lane Wood Messrs Jarvis Tolman Weston Lewis B. K. Moore Wood Boston

Boston Harbor Line Hearing Reveals Harbor Boundary Debate

The Board of Engineers of the U S Army met in Boston to discuss harbor lines beyond which piers or deposits shall not extend. Attending were General Henry L Abbott Lieutenant-Colonel Gillespie Major William B Livermore and two state officials. hearing was informal with Neponset River remarks. A report will be filed with the Secretary of War.

Board of Engineers United States Army Secretary of War River and Harbor Commissioners Boston Henry L. Abbott New York G. R. Gillespie William B. Livermore State Board of Arbor and Land Commissioners W. Hiunt Neponset Harbor and Land Commissioners Unt Neponset River

Hampden Park Races Climax In Unfinished Event

Hampden Park opening day drawn fair crowds on a warm afternoon as favorites dominated in four trotting and pacing heats. Elda B. led early on 2:21 with Golden Rod close, then Golden Red won a later heat while Elda B. faltered. Lady Hill claimed the 2:25 pacing with strong heats, but the program kept one race incomplete after a dead heat in the 2:24 trotting segment, leaving the final results undecided.

Springfield Hampden Park Golden Red Lena Wilkes Elda B Golden Rod Elda Be Elda Gracie B S.ceceeeeteteeee Sas Kernsett Lady Hill Columbus Girl Lady Hall Columbus Sir Archy Fedv Eillis Isos Easilly Helen Wied

Irish Gentlemen Cricketers Arrive for Longwood Tour

The Irish gentlemen cricketers arrived in the city and lodge at the Quincy House. They come from Baltimore after defeating its club, with Dublin University and Phoenix Cricket Club well represented. Captain Dunn leads a strong side noted for early success and winning their initial matches in Kingston, Ottawa, Orillia, Toronto, Hamilton, Pittsburgh, and Baltimore before meeting Longwood.

Longwood Quincy House Baltimore Dublin University The Phoenix Cricket Club Dunn Eighth Regiment Messrs Edward Fitzgerald J. P. Fitzgerald D. Cronin J. W. Hynes J. W. Weldon T. J. Tobin Leinster D. F. Gilman Blackrock College J. P. Maxwell F. W. Kennedy Walter F. Lynott J. Dunn Ottawa Ontario Orilla Toronto Gentlemen of Canada Gentlemen of Longwoods George Wright J. W. Dutton Lott Mansfield J. ©. Hubpar C. L. Bixby E. Caton R. D. Brown Sam Wright Fred Mansfield R. Mudie Tom Pettitt Chambers Lawrence Concord N. H St. Paul's New England Philadelhia New York University O Pennsylvania Philadelphia

Sale of Fine Horses From Northampton Street Sale

Among the horses sold by A. W. Davis of Northampton street the past week were a family horse to Mr. Tufts of Newton, a saddle and harness gelding to J. A. Brooks, a finely bred chestnut mare to C. Merton Haley for his four in hand, a Kentucky saddle horse to Mr. Laselle of Whitinsville, a coal black coupé horse to Mr. Ranlett of Auburndale, a pair of fine knee acting Morgan cobs to Mr. Turner for his four in hand, and a fast trotting mare to a gentleman in Longwood.

A. W. Davis Northampton Street Mr. Tufts Newton J’. A. Brooks C. Merton Haley Kentucky Laselle Whitinsville Ranlett Auburndale Morgan Mr. Turner Longwood

Fresh autumn overcoats from Macallar Parker Co

Macallar Parker Co announces a fresh stock of autumn overcoats with best grades on offer. Prices range from 12 to 30 dollars.

Macallar, Parker & Co

Dividend notices and recommendations from multiple companies

The Manhattan Elevated Mailroad Company and San Diego Land and Town Lot Company announce quarterly dividends of 1 percent and 2 percent payable Oct 1 respectively. The Tremont & Suffolk Mills declares 8 percent dividend payable Sept 16. Western Union executive committee recommends a 1.44 percent quarterly dividend and Lehigh Valley directors declare a 1.44 percent regular dividend today.

Manhattan

Meigs Elevated Railway opens stock subscriptions

Meigs notice announces subscription books for the first issue of stock in the Meigs Elevated Railway. Office details and full particulars are available at the office or by mail upon request.

Meigs Elevated

Williams & Co Auction Sales at Boston Stock Exchange

The Williams & Co sale lists 2000 Old Colony KR shares and multiple collateral and trustee holdings. Items include Merrimac Mfg Co Lancaster Mills Atlantic Cotton Naumkeag steam, Attleboro RR stock, Cambridge Gas Light and Union Metrast, plus numerous railroad and bank securities with payment terms and delivery conditions.

Amory Mfg. Co Cal Springfield & Cin. RR Vermont & Mass. RR Union Met. Fast. Co Boston Marine Ins. Co Vermont Dorchester Gas L. Co Atari Naumkeag Steam Cotton Co Douglas Axe Mfg. Co Natl Eagle Bank Boston Gas Light Co Fitchburg AK Metropolitan Street Ry. Co Kansas City Snugar Refineries Co Chicago, Michigan & Lake Shore RR Hopkinton N. Bk N. Eagle Bk Old Boston N. Bk Atlantic Cotton Mills Bates Mfg. Co Amoskeagg Mfg. Co Manchester Mills Stark Mills Salmon Falls Mfg. Co Do Cabot Co Lancaster Mills Nashua Mig. Co Wakefield Rattan Co Naumkeag Steam Cotton Mills Concord RR. Co Fitchburg RR Connecticut & Passumpsic Rivers RR Pfd Pacific Guano Co Boston & Roxbury Mill Corp Globe Gas Light Co Newton & Watertown Gas Light Co New York & New England RR. Co Union Pacific RR. Co Franklin Co Lewiston Sugar Refineries Co Chicago, Kansas & Western RR Cedar Rapids & Co. River RR Chicago, Burlington & Quincy RR Union Pacific RR Lynn & Boston RR Boston, Concord & Montreal RR Do Otis Co Thorndike Co de Lyman Mills Pleasant Hill & de Soto RR Boston & Montana Comme Co Burl. & Mo. RR American Bell Telephone Topeka New England N. Bank Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore RR. Co Tamarack Mining Co Cambridge Gas Lt. Co Pacific Mills Globe Natl, Bk Boston & Albany RR Chicago, Burl. & Quincy RR East Boston Dry Dock Co Old Colony KR Merrimac Mfg. Co Atlantic Cotton Co Attleboro Branch RR Boston & Maine RR Cambridge Gas Light Co Russell Mills Plymouth Mass Union Metrast. Co Merchandise Nat. BR Mt. Vernon Natl. Bank Hill Mfg. Co Hamilton Woollen Co Continental Mills Boston Maine RR Asso Berkshire RN Do Meikkay & Bigelow H. M. Asso New England Glass Co Burton Stock Car Co Old Colony RR Housatonic RR Consol. Mort Fort Scott & Gulf RR

New York financial roundup sees mixed bonds and stock activity

Money on call eased to 1% 2% with the last loan at 2 and receipts closing at 142 2. Prime mercantile paper 5 6%. Bar silver strong at 93 24. Sterling quiet with 60 day bills at 4.84 and demand at 4.88. Government bonds scarce dull but firm while railroad bonds stay quiet yet firm. Major stocks fluctuated with New England leading gains then retreating. Pullman and Manhattan moved opposite. Strong tone in high class bonds with notable activity in Fort Worth & Denver and several regional issues.

New York Prime Mercantile Bar Sterling Exchange Lake Shore New England Pullman Manhattan Fort Worth & Denver Firsts Reading First West Shore Chesapeake & Ohio Fort Worth & Denver

London Market Summary From Sept 11

London financials show Consols at 983 16 for money and 987 16 for account. Atlantic and Great Western bonds traded 40 and 84 in second lines. Canadian Pacific 68 percent, Illinois Central 122 percent, Mexican ordin ary 491 percent, St Paul 72 14, Reading 274 2. Money rates 2 to 2 percent. Open market discount 3 percent. Paris Paris Paris advices quote ver cer rentes 84 francs 45 centimes for account.

Man. Beach Man Memphis & Ch Mich Central A. Fett Ulac Pacific Essex Ase Nash, & Chat N. J St. Te Ohio & Mib Ont West Oregon Esese Pittsburg Tees W & Wef St. Paul St P.M &M St. P Tex. Pac Tol O. C U Pac Utha Sae L eiMes Cen. P. Lats N. Do P Erie Texa N.jd. C. Inf N. P Iu. Pac W. Shore Adams American Fiargo Sistagreors Amador Qle Ontario Best & Bel Plutus Bodie Proustite Quicksilver Sutter Creek Con London Great Western Paris

Commercial M Tters: Crop and Market Conditions

Lumber is improving while flour and corn stay firm. Oats and rye are quiet, with graham flour and millseed steady. Butter and eggs show firmness, beans and potatoes in fair to good demand, hay and grass seeds steady, pork and corned beef firm, fresh beef in fair demand, and raw sugars nominal with refined sugars active.

Wheat market slips after government crop estimate shocks Chicago

Wheat opened weak as government data put crop in the 425 to 450 million bushel range, above popular guesses around 400 million. December at 92 1/2 cents. local traders tried to hold, price fell quickly. Corn mixed. hogs strong on short-covering. receipts and future carload estimates noted. Trading showed weakness in wheat with potential for another advance, while oats and pork markets moved on speculative activity.

Farnum, Reardon & Co Shorts Momtie Jae

Lumber market signs improvement with steadier movement

The lumber market shows better conditions and modest movement in building lumber. Quotations remain largely unchanged and Eastern lumber arrivals by vessel are noted as upcoming.

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