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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1887

Page

6

Market Summary of Stocks and Bonds in September

Reports show earnings and expenses across railroads and mining shares with declines in Atlantic & Pacific and New York & New England. Bond values slide for Chicago Kansas & Western 5s and New Eng lands 7s while land sales for September reach 880,260 with cash receipts 501,660. The San Diego company expands seven and a half miles aided by a 30,000 subsidy. Calumet & Hecla shafts reopen amid ongoing mining outputs and adjustments.

Wisconsin Central Cincinnati Sandusky Cleveland Flint & Pete Marquette New York New England Boston & Providence Central Massachusetts Boston& Albany Fitchburg Boston & Lowell Old Colony Rutland Northern Atchison Chicago, Kansas & Western Kansas City Memphis Birmingham Sonora San Diego San Diego Company Sweetwater West End Boston East Boston Lamson Calumet & Hecla Tamarack Franklin Osceola Arlonez Quincy Engineering and Mining Journal Calumet & Hecla Company Calumont Hecla J. G. Martin State Street Massachusetts United States Bostox Los Angeles Cal Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank First National Bank Los Angeles County Bank Los Angeles National Bank The Beak of Southern California University Ank Childress Bank J. W. Hellman George H. Bonebrake J. M. Elliott G. T. Fair Clearing House P.c. Fd Inc Bks Reichsmarks la Champagne France British North America Ladenburg, Thalman & Co August Delmont & Co Muller, Schall & Co Germanic Europe von Hoffman & Co City Bank Alaska Bank of England Imperial Bank of Germany Stock Exchange Wall Henry Clews & Co Fairchild Chicago St. Paul Atchison Company Atchison Road California Southern Ramone Alt & T It & Pac Bonanza Devolorment Boston & Montana del. & Fi Brunswick Antimony del. & L Erie Heyl Fort Ve Ly Ne Aspinwall Aete Hous Texas Brookline Central WW. Ae Ils Kan Wex Kings & Ie Omes L. Aeereee Dle Atchison Ist Weer Lake Atlantic & Pac Lou Western Man Beach Mem Or . K.C Ft. Scott & Gulf Aber K.C S.joe & C. Bluffs Ener L. Rock & Ft. Smith Ss & Bt Entral Inc Sonal Ohio Easex N. J N.Y Pacific Gan Oregon Short Line Od Stott L. Champlain Gs Rise & L. Champlain Pen Ecco Thee N. Y Lot N.Y. Nui Southern Kansas Ohio & Miss Southern Kansas Inc Wis Oregon Topeki & A Atlantic & Pacific Reading Uoh Ee Ieee St. L Chi Michigan Central of Canton Fitehbur Toledo & O. C Fhint & P. K Spring Maine Central N. Ng N. Eng Pacific Mail Gt. Falls Pullman Pal Kutland. Com W. Union Summit ‘Ranch Bell Telephone N. W New Eng. Telephone R.G. Lats Lyvie Telenphone R.G. W R&p Ae Erie Fe So . M Kk& Tig Tex Den Lili Tex Pac Catalpa Mining Peerkiess W. Shore Rappahannock Mining Ween Enee Ousi” Mining Adams Zonanzea Mining American Sselis Franklin Mining Cola Mining Sawman Silver Boston Water Power Wally New Road el Cristo Weee Ab Tornaco Brunswick Berth Pene Vinaer Ehee Atch Top. R Bo Atlantic & Pac Fe R Allovez National Eves Arnold Bo Or Mit AZLEG Rappa Ek Blec Bonanza Storaiont, OF Bowman Sutro T Breeve Aim Elec Bur.c.co Faronit Mesnard Ea Toledo

Money Market Mixed as Rates Hold Steady in Boston and New York

Clearing-house liquidities rise with abundant funds at 5 percent while out markets show limited change. Boston speaks of record exchange totals, while declines in stock prices and a cautious tone from brokers reflect tighter sentiment alongside reports of new clearing houses and international money flows.

Mutual District Messenger Company Dividend Declared

The Mutual District Messenger Company of Boston declares a cash dividend of 114 percent payable October 15 to shareholders of record.

The Mutual District Messenger Company of Boston Csmares Seauertes

Stock and Bond Orders Executed in Three Cities

Stock and bond orders were executed in Boston New York and Philadelphia according to daily market reports. Purchases and price movements were noted across exchanges with traders watching interest rate cues and sector performance.

New York Financial Market Declines Pressure Stocks

Money on call ease persists as rates hold around 6 while government and railroad bonds soften. Eastern exchanges show a broad stock retreat with Richmond West Point and Reading among the weakest, and Northern Pacific preferred leading declines amid a day of heavy selling and a weak close.

New Yorks Prime Mercantile Ico Northern Pacific Richmond & West Point Texas Pacific Omaha Western Union Colorado Coal Lake Erie & Western Central Missouri Pacific Wheeling Ake Erie New England Atlantic & Pacific Caesapontoe & Ohio Hocking Valley New York, Lackawanna & Western Fort Worth & Denver Kansas & Texas Oregon Iron Mountains Toledo Ann Arbor North Michigan Green Bay Indiana Bloomington & Western St. Louis Arkansas Texas

Sale of a Railroad and Stock Market Notes

The Stickney Committee bought the Central Iowa Railroad eastern division and branches at Marshestown for 550000 and 400000 respectively. Main line sale postponed. California fruit shipments from Sacramento reach 14 million pounds. Erie president report anticipated. rail earnings and stock issues across multiple lines noted with dates and figures.

Eastern Division Central Iowa Railway Company Marshestown P. T. Lomax James ‘Thompson New York Stickney Elijah Smith Smith California Sacramento Cal Sacramento Valley

Havana Market Report Signals Gold Demand and Premiums

In Havana on September 19 the market notes Spanish gold values around 23634 with a 664 day exchange demand on the United States. Gold premiums are quoted near 210 percent for short sight and around 11142 for other offerings, reflecting varied demand and pricing.

Havana United States

Boston theft case ties to New York arrest

Inspector Robinson reports two Italians arrested in New York are not the men who robbed Michael Cappuelito of 365 dollars in Boston last July. Cappuelito was taken to identify them but failed. The inspector believes the same men swindled a South Boston woman of about 900 dollars monthly ago, and the woman has traveled to New York to try to identify them.

Inspector Robinson New York Hanscom Michael Cappuelito Boston Robinson Cappuelito South Boston Cappucliio

Whiskey Claim by Chester H. Graves & Sons

Advertisement touts G. O. Taylor Old Bourbon and Wure Rye as the best whiskey. Bottles sold only bearing the signature of Chester H. Graves & Sons through family grocers and druggists nationwide.

G. O. Taylor Chester H. Graves & Sons

Boot and Shoe Buyers Across Cities Named in Trade Note

Augusta Georgia to Toledo Ohio list several buyers and firms in the boot and shoe trade including J Whittendale of R McKnight Craw, H A Goff of Stone Goff & Co Cleveland, O, J Edwards Am Charleston S C, Juan Asia Aldo & Co Havana, J P Sidwell W W Kendall Boot and Shoe Co Kansas City, H Bart William Van Arnan & Hart Omaha, A W Alien Claflin Allen Shoe Jo Ad and others.

Augusta J Whittendale R McKnight Craw Atlanta E Kingsbury Bates & Co Binghamton H A Goff Stone Goff & Co Cleveland H B Childs Childs, Groff & Co Chicago D Wells Wells & Co Cumberland Ind S J Edwards Charleston Robert Martin Havana Cuba Juan Asia Aldo & Co Kansas City J P Sidwell Kendall Boot and Shoe Co Lancaster Penn J Hiemenz Mt Pleasant H Strickler Macon N M Solomon

Cotton Exchange adopts new bylaws on inspection and receipts

New York on September 19 reports a ballot at the cotton exchange approving changes to bylaws. The reform covers inspection of cotton transfer of warehouse receipts and warehouse men's bonds, resulting in the adoption of the new rules.

New York Cotton Exchange

Cook County Finances Show Heavy Liabilities

County Commissioner Senne releases an exhibit detailing Cook county finances. Liabilities total 1 078 005 while resources amount to 121 580, highlighting a severe funding gap traced to the doodle board's course.

Chicago Senne Cook County

Temperance Conference Committee Meets Today

A meeting of the committee in charge of the ministers temperance conference will be held today to arrange details for next month. Over 2000 clergymen from Boston and vicinity have been invited to participate in the discussion on ways and means to promote the temperance cause.

Boston

Market Report on Commodity Prices and Demand

Canned goods hold firm while flour remains quiet. Corn trends easier and oats stay quiet. Oatmeal steady, rye flour and rye unchanged. Butter and cheese quiet. Eggs firm with quiet bean demand. Potatoes easier and hay steady. Straw firm with quiet grass seeds. Tallow dull and apples abundant. Pork and lard steady, hams quiet. Fresh beef firm. other fresh meats quiet. Raw and refined sugars steady, molasses steady.

Canned goods market shows firm demand and rising prices

The market for canned foods remains strong with corn and tomato packs trading actively at firm or higher bids. New Jersey and Delaware tomato packs report short supply due to poor ripening sun, while Jersey buyers anticipate higher prices. Maryland and New York markets show mixed prices but overall strength with future gains likely.

New York New York State St Louis Canal Chicago Jersey Delaware Maryland Baltimore Maine

Market Reports Sept 19 Flour and Grain Prices Steady

Quiet trade in flour with prices steady overall while old wheat demand remains strong for spring patents. Corn prices ease on spot but ship prices higher. oats steady with fair volume. extensive quotations for No 2 white oats and various grades. Visible supply and stock figures listed for wheat corn oats rye barley malt shorts and malted feed with regional and port figures included.

Bush New York Minnesota Bakers Michigan New York Rollers Canada Superior Canada Rollers Canad New New York Canada Bushnes Eastern

Butter and cheese markets hold steady across key cities

The butter market shows no change with quiet trading and steady prices. Fancy grades firm while low grades are largely cleared. medium grades 20 23 cents. New York butter unchanged. Chicago butter steady with firm demand for fancy and ample mediums. Cheese remains quiet with steady prices. Liverpool at 56s 6d. New York cheese unchanged. Chicago cheese firm. Canton reports 1500 boxes sold at 12 cents. Ogdensburg sold 2200 boxes of cheese.

New York Chicago Liverpool Canton Ogdensburg

Grain and dairy prices drift with mixed market tone

The market shows no sales and firm tone for offerings with 117% and 1115-16¢ refusals. Eggs vary by region with New York steady and Chicago strong at 1634 ¢. Butter quotes high for Western and New York creamery and other dairy products show mixed yet stable levels. Beans, seeds, hay, potatoes, and tallow also listed with unchanged or lightly adjusted figures reflecting wholesale receivers’ prices.

New York Chicago Vermont Northern Choice Ohio Choice New Hampshire Choice Canada Michigan Nova Scotia Island Canada West North Timothy Red Top Jersey Houlton Hebrons Burbanks Hebrons New York Hebrons Norfolk

Norfolk Boat Arrives With 203 Bushels of Blis Sweet Potatoes

The Norfolk boat is due tomorrow morning bringing 203 blis sweet potatoes.

Norfolk Boat

Market Prices For Fresh Produce In Local Trade

A listing of prices for assorted fruits and vegetables including onions tomatoes cabbage beans corn beets squash lettuce cucumbers parsnips peppers celery and more with multiple unit measures and price points across varieties and weights. The note reflects steady pricing and active trades for truck trade goods in the market.

Citrus Prices and Market Report From New York and Canada

Jersey peaches sold at 75 per basket with some stock at 65 cents. Apples quiet with dull trade. Baldwins and Greenings noted. Canadian shipments begin this week. New York crop large and average quality. Grapes in large supply with steady prices. Pears and other fruits listed with specific barrel and case prices.

Jersey New York A. C. Lombard’s Sons Messsra, Simons, Shuttleworth & Co Liverpool Baldwins, Spitz, Spies Glasgow Canada Haudson Delaware Concord Martha Salem Beckle

Raw Meat Prices and Trading Activity Report

Pork and lard stay unchanged while a quiet steady trade persists. Fresh beef remains firm with strong demand for choice heavy cattle. Veals and mutton steady. lambs improving amid light supply. Prices listed for pork cuts, lard, hams, bacon, plate and mess beef, and fresh meat categories with varied per pound quotes.

Chicago Brighton

Cotton futures open steady as prices drift in Liverpool market

Liverpool futures opened steady and closed quiet at various September to January rates. Spot Upland prices held at 542d while New Orleans and New York markets showed firm to steady closes. Daily sales reached 85,400 bales with 10,800 American. receipts totaled 2000 bases with no American.

Liverpool Orleans ZOOV New York

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