Money Market and Stock Market Summary 1889 Boston
Boston money market eased with Clearing House loans at 2 percent and general time money 3 to 6 percent. New York call rates 4 to 5 percent. Bond offerings totaling 1,127,000 dollars were accepted. Sugar Trust declined, Thomson-Houston rose to 99 percent, and a Thomson-Houston circular proposed stock and meeting changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyromson-Houston Electric Company
Boston
Thomson-Houston Electric Company
New Britain
Conn
Connecticut
E. I. Garfield
É . E. I. Garfield
Winter Harbor
Dividends notice from several companies
Dividends payable dates for E and T Fairbanks 3 percent to Wads Equitable Gas Company quarterly 2 percent payable Oct 15 to stockholders of record AU Des Distillers and Cattle Feeders Trust monthly 1 percent payable Oct 1 Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis Railroad 144 percent on preferred stock payable Oct 1 Chicago, Sgt Island and Pacific Railroad quarterly 1 percent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wads Equitable Gas Company
Commercial Market Roundup from a Historic Ledger
Commercial matters show varied activity across staples with mackerel firm, codfish scarce, fresh fish limited, oysters active, flour quiet, corn unchanged, oats firm, rye dull, graham steady, cornmeal easy, oatmeal quiet, rye very dull, millfeed slow, cottonseed meal nominal, malt quiet, hops dull, butter steady, oleomargarine dull, cheese firm, eggs firm, beans quiet, potatoes firm, poultry quiet, hay steady, straw dull, trucks steady, apples in fair demand, oranges nominal, lemons firm, bananas steady, pork firm, lard active, hogs steady, corned beef dull, fresh beef unchanged, mutton quiet, lambs steady, veals not very active, tallow unchanged, sugars steady, molasses nominal.
Wall Street Dulls With Broad Market Declines and Mixed Bonds
Money easy to call at 4 to 64, last loan 4, closing 4. Sterling weak with 60 day bills at 4.84 and demand 4.87. Government bonds dull, rail bonds steady. Stocks listless except coal and Jersey Central. Northern Pacific and trusts show weakness. Major declines include St Paul 88, Chicago & Pacific 6s, terminals, and Ohio Southern incomes. advances seen in Burlington lines and Louisville & Nashville 6s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Northern Pacific
Trusts
Stock Exchange
Jersey Central
Louisville & Nashville
Susar ‘Trast
Bears
Kansas & Texas
St. Paul
Chicago & Pacific
Terminals
Central Pacific
Union Pacific
Rome, Watertown
Ogdensburg
Ohio Southern
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Sioux City
Chicago & East
Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western
Virginia Midland Generals
Mining stock closing prices in San Francisco market
The official closing prices of mining stocks on September 20 in San Francisco include American stock names such as Crown Point Union Con Sierra Nevada and Gould & Curry with values around 2.00 to 3.10. Several entries appear garbled but indicate a range of company prices and bids typical of a mining exchange summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Scases Coves
Beat & Belener
LA Con
Sierra Nevada
Crown Point
Union Con
Commonwealth
Eck
Eee Eureka Coh
Yellow Jacket
Gould
Curryecceces
Creditor Proposals in New England Commercial Offers
William F. Johnson & Co offer creditors 50 cents, Johnson 10 cents, and Plummer 2 cents. A committee recommends acceptance as a composition paper circulates. Creditors include H. K. Waterhouse agent in Providence, William Eastman of Holyoke, John C. Martin of Washington Street, M. C. Byrnes of Pittsburgh, James E. Osborne of Calais, Frank Brown of Marblehead, Charles E. Ingalls of Winthrop, and Patrick Costello with various assignments and insolvency actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Johnson & Co
Purchase Street
Johnson
Plummer
H. K. Waterhouse
Providence
J. W. Robison
William Eastman
Holyoke
John C. Martin
Washington Street
M. C. Byrnes
Pittsburg
Penn
James E. Osborne
Calais
Las
Frank Brown
Marblehead
Harles E. Ingalls
Winthrop
South Market Street
Boston
Patrick E. Costello
Newport
Patrick J. McCarthy
Colored Soldiers from Washington Visit Cambridge Parade
The Washington Cadets, a prominent colored unit in the District of Columbia, visited with Company L of the Sixth Massachusetts militia. About 200 soldiers, including 20 from the Cambridge Guard, marched through Cambridge streets and were reviewed by Mayor Hart and Governor Ames. The group dined at the Hotel Royal, danced at Paine Memorial Hall with Wright's Gedestea as band, and 800 ladies attended. A harbor trip was planned for the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington Cadets
District of Columbia
Massachusetts Militia
A. Fleetwood
Cambridge Guard
Hartford
Hotel Royal
North Market
Commercial
South Market
Merchants’ Row
State
School
Mayor Hart
Beacon
Ames
Arlington
Boylston
Berkeley
Tremont
Pleasant
Park Square
Chiares Chestnut
West Cedar
Phillips
Garuen
Cambridge
Armory
Paine Memorial Hall
Wright
William S H. Turner
Last Day of Flower Show at Horticultural Hall
The plant display closed last evening after four days, drawing about two thousand visitors. Special prizes awarded include Cauliflowers to W. H. Teele and W. W. Rawson for best four specimens and best kept. Celery to C. A. Learned and W. W. Rawson. single dahlias raised from seed to Mrs. E. M. Gill. and a table design with Mrs. A. D. Wood, Mrs. E. M. Gill, and Miss J. W. Story placing in the top three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horticultural Hall
W. H.teele
W. W. Rawson
C. A. Learned
M. B. Faxon
E. M. Gill
A. D. Wood
Norwich Line Attracts Travelers To New York Route
Many travelers prefer the Norwich Line for trips to New York due to an inside route avoiding Point Judith and the sea. The service features elegant steamers, superior cuisine, and free reclining chairs aboard a steamboat train leaving Boston at 7 p.m. via the New York and New England Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Norwich
Sound Line
Point Judith
Boston
New York & New England Railroad
Market Report and Foreign Exchange Notes
London arrivals show Consols at 97 16 for money and 97 16 for the account with Canadian Pacific at 69 4. Erie at 30 and 106 of Erie seconds. Illinois Central 120 Mexican ordinary 53 42 58 St Paul common 75 New York Central 111 44 Pennsylvania 65 5 Reading 24 and Mexican Central and Spanish bonds quoted. Paris prices record 3 per cent rentes at 85 francs 70 centimes. Bank of England bullion withdrawn £114 000. Havana rates note Spanish gold 240 241 and exchange quiet with premiums for gold on various foreign centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peele
Atlantic & Pacifle
Jon Clos
Boston & Albany
Ing
Boston
Nash
Chat
Nba
Boston & Maine
Boston & Provissceoess
Central of Mass
Pacific
Northwest
Canton
Ge SG
Hiver
Ohio
Miss
Nee
Oregon S. Line
Flint & P. Micom
Ivesess
Pittsburg
AGY
K. C
Ft. Scott & Gulf
Mem
Rock Island
St. L
St. Paul
Maine Central
Mexican Sentral
Mee
St.p. OG Soo
Lijig
Texas Pacafic
Crees
Rutland
Aig Pacific
Sree
Utica & B
Summit
Eeseeeses
Enid
Wisconsin Central
Osta Land and Miscellaneous Companies
Oregon
la. Anne
Eeee O Telephones
Pacific Mail
Bell
Pullman Pal
Ares
W. Union
Iwace
American Oil
Bobl New Eng
Trvist Coo
Eastman
Lamson Store Séry
Sugar Trust
Pullman Palace Car Co
Cotton Oil Trust
Pneumatic Tool Co
Ubie
Jurton Stock Car Co
Ists
Ll ‘ Or
Do Pretec
Ie L
Illinois Stel Co
Mt. Desert
East Shore
Erie
Malden Electric Co
Kan
New York
Den.p
National
M.A
Rex
Sugar Refineries Co
Thomson-Houston Ilee
N. J. G. Int
Ewene . Ie
N.P
U. Vac
Thomson Elec
Westinghouse Elec. Co
Pac
NG. Sess
B . Wiimisimimet Co
Alta
Ontario
Belcher
Occidental
Ry & Q
Den
Quicksilver
K. C . Mem
Ishm
Stanislaus
Gould & Curry
Utah
Sonoma
Boston Water Power
Lamoine Land
San Diego
West
Ind
Bost
Osceola
Tamarack
Wewee
A & Ss Fe
C Sleve
St. L. Con
Pfa
de Didiviss
Paliman Pal Car
My West
Detroit Law & No
Mar Ho. & Ont
Dunkin, Sane
Maine
S.ees
Southern
Gin Anne & Cleve
Flint & Pere Mar
West End
Cs. Eae
Pneumatic Pool Seis
Edison Phone, Toy
Wayne Elec, Co
Thom
Pnee Elec
AD Lou le
London
Canadian Pacific
Illinois Central
Paulcommon
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Reading
Mexican Central News
Paris
Bank of England
Havana
United States
Print cloth market stays quiet in Fall River
Fall River on September 20 reports a quiet week in the print cloth market with steady activity around 34.5 cents for 64x648 and a law one half cent adjustment. Very light business noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Wheat futures slide as December gains falter in Chicago market
The option markets report a further bulge in wheat followed by a sharp reaction. Longs trim holdings while shorts cover, but overestimation of shorts and lack of new buying push the market lower. Corn firms briefly then sags with bearish outside selling. Receipts rising and weather scare fading suggest further declines ahead. Provisions dull with January pork steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gilman, Cheney & Co
Boston
Longs
United Kingdom
Fish Trade Reports Mackerel Shortage and Varying Yields
The mackerel fleet landed 358 barrels in the past week with 133 from Block Island and 225 from other shore sources. Vessels fished Friday and Saturday and in nearby bays, with some boats taking 60 barrels and others 40 or 20. Bay mackerel sold at about 23 dollars per barrel. shore mackerel around 17 to 27 dollars. Receipts totaled 1,524 barrels, largely from Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Prince Edward Island, and Ireland, with Norwegian mackerel entering the market at about 20 dollars per barrel. In New York, frigate mackerel appeared as a cross-bred substitute. Prices remain high and supply tight, with no early surge in catch prospects. Codfish stock remains scarce due to bad weather and curing difficulties, keeping prices elevated for jobbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Block Island
Here
Gloucester
Monhegan
North Bay
Nova Scotia
Cape Breton
Prince Edward Island
Ireland
Norway
New York
Georges
Grand Banks
Provincetown
Newfoundland
Boston
New England
Ccala
Mass
Boston Bay
Labrador
Bay of Island
East Port
Iceland
Haddock
Boston Fish Market Sees Steady Demand Amid Scarcity
The era’s fish trade reports scarce vessels and light fares with Newfoundland and local herring arrivals. Prices hold firm across mackerel, salmon, sardines, and cod trades, while buyers in New York push up and overall shipments at Boston dealers stabilize despite poor weather hindering curing and future catches.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sub-Treasury
New York Clearing House
Messrs. C. H. Venner & Co
City of Buffalo
Somerville
Irving A. Evans & Co
Sig Meee ‘ Exchange
St. Lows
New Orleans
Voreiv Ray Htts
Eite
Reichsmarks
Thomsonlouston
Ivoll
Sepear
Brock
Shiares
Ies
Atchison
Kansas Exchange
Onstott
J. C. Caldwell
Wellington
Sumner County
Joseph W. Reinhart
Boston News
Atchison Company
Burlington & Quincey
Chicago, Burlington & Northern
Hamblin
New York & New England
Lehigh Valley
Fitchburg
Burlington & Northern
St. Louis Cable & Western
Summit Branch
Lykens Valley
Kansas City
Fort Lcott
Memphis
Clinton
Springfield
West Michigan
Detroit
Lansing
Northern
Rio Grande
American Loan & Trust Company
Boston Gas Syndicate
New York Board
Thomson-Houston
Boston Stock Exchange
Renee Eek
Gal Atoucz
Arnold
Atlantic
Mont
Butte
Crescent
Central
Donkin
Franklin
Huron
Ironton
Kearasarge
Quincy
Aspinwall
Soothbay
Boston Hive
Hsoston W
Loulston Street
Stookline
Campobello
East Boston
Eater
Brench Bay
Maverick
Laimoine A
Hvc Penobscot Oreetesee Ae
Sullivan San Diego Lve
Wollaston
Enee
L. G
Do Inc
C. Ats W& Rh
Tae Do Inc
C.& W. Mich
D. D
Pgs .& G
Kh. Com. & BL
JO L
New Mex & Ss
Aries
Meteo
D’o
Trene
L. C. Con
Pueb SA
Suthern
Kansas
Texas
Sonora
St. Jo
Cen. Ag
T. Yret
At. & Pacifica
Big Atchison
Air L. Pret
LOS
Los K
Dalve C
C. C
St.l
Ches
Chine & Diemnens
del. & L
Lai
Fort Wayne
Hocking
L. i
Lake Shore
Long
Isaland
L. & Nash
Louis
N. A
Man
Beach
Bay
Sener
As . L
E. & T. Fairbanks & Co
BOSTON STOCK + XCHANGE
Miscellaneous Stock Exchange
Wilson W. Fay & Co
State Street
Cons
Thor
Hoverine
Phownix
Arizona
Eastman Car
Dunkin Mining
Santa Fe Copper
I. Ccecesccess Cscs
Bonanza No
Gray’s Dynamo Elog
Cce
Robinson-oster Wioo
NEW York Financial
California
Farnum, Reardon & Co
Yore i. Mae Eee
Soigis Ss Siilass Einieee Ei
NA Cecans Eiacat
Minneapolis
St Louis
Usc
the Fish Trade
Osemayr
John
J. Welsh
General Markets
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Canada Superior
Canada
City
Davis & CY
School Street
Sylvamte
Jhmag
Colorado
Norvin Green
Western Union Telegraph Co
Denver
Ceorge W. Dresser
Devonshire St
City of
Cleveland
American Exchange Bank
New York City
Savings Banks of
Massachusetts
Lamprecht Bros
Congress Street
Superior Street
City Hall
City of Boston
Alfred T. Turner
Alfred.t. Turner
Cor
William Claflin
Wil Robert M. Morse, Jr
William T. Parker
P. A. Colina
Thomas F. Temple
John M. Graham
Pres Why
Babee
Identihy
Iiam W. Crapo
Warren B. Potter
Lyman Nichols
John C. Paige
L. Jewett
Nebraska
Aansas
Milk St
Room S
the Eastern Banking CO
Francis A. Osborn
Milk Street
T. Merrihew
Iing
John Jeffries
Devonshire Street
James F.C. Hyde
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