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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1889

Page

6

Money Market Turns Dull Amid Mixed Bond Activity

The Boston money market remains dull with most Clearing House loans at 2 percent. Time loans span 4 to 6 percent while calls with collateral run 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 percent. Exchange totals show declines from last year and New York funds trade around 5 8 cents per $1000. Government securities hold steady and the Sugar scare fails to unsettle the market. Union Pacific earnings improve in August and several rail and utility issuers show mixed moves amid a broad, cautious tone.

Boston New Yorks New York Chicago St. Louis San Francisco Telegraph New Orleans Charleston Savannah Secretary of the Treasury Reichsmarks Cammack State Street

Northern Pacific stockholders urged to approve consolidated mortgage

The notice calls holders of preferred and common stock to vote on a consolidated mortgage of up to 160 million, with funds to retire existing bonds, expand branches and terminals, buy rolling stock, and fund dividends. Proxies urged by Sept 16 1889, with board supporting use of bonds per approved plan.

DOMAS Eve Henry Villard Thomas F. Oakes Charles F. Colby Colgate Hoyt George Austin Morrison Charles H. Leland J. H. Haggin David H. Moughtaling New York Northern Pacific Railroad Company Eevce

Multiple Companies Declare Dividends in Latest Reports

Leicester National Bank and National Bank of Commerce announce dividends 3 percent and 8 percent respectively. The Merrimac County Savings Bank of Concord NH declares 4 percent annually. Consolidated Electric Light Company NY and Norfolk & Western report 1 percent quarterly and 1.42 percent on preferred stock. Thomson-Houston International Electric declares 3.4 percent semi annual. Central & South American Telegraph 1.4 percent payable Oct 6. Dunkin Mining directors declare 5 cent quarterly dividend. Elms receives $5000. after payout about $29,000 in treasury and $10,000 more.

Leicester National Bank National Bank of Commerce Boston Lewis Wharf Company T Ae Merrimac County Savings Bank Concord N. H Consolidated Electric Light Company of New York Norfolk & Western Thomson-Houston International Electric Company Central & South American Telegraph Company Dunkin Mining Company Elms Dunkin Mine North National Bank Traders National Bank Merchandise National Ban Washington National Bank National Union Bank Market National Bank Neponset National Bank Merchants National Bank National Bank of Regau Py Ptt Metropolitan National Bank Columbian National Bank Eagle National Bank Peer Massachusetts National Bank City National Bank Lowell Hill Manufacturing Co Naumkeag Sneer Anchester Mills Ibalg Iwtle Hamilton Manufacturing Co Jackson Palatesos Co Leton Manufacturing Goly Pepoperell Manufacturing Co York Manufacturing Co Cocheco Manufacturing Co Great Falls Manufacturing Co Massachusetts Cotton Mills Heston Manufacturing Co Merrimack Manufacturing Co Atlantic Cotton Mills Ameskea Manufacturing Co Nashua Manufacturing Co Wee Northern N. HH Rene Sane Portamouth Great Falls & Conway RR Ka & Santa Fe New York New Haven & Hart Eastern Electric Cable Co Wakefield Ratan Uo K& T. Fairbanks Co Winnisimmet Co Voylaton Mutual Fire Insurance ‘Co Ransit Wiremen’s Fire Ins Eliot Insurance Co Homanza Devel’ Deseeenee Cheshire Kit Agus B Montane Oat Eastern RR le Jiutte & Hoston Union Electric Car Cor Cal. & Hecla Fall River Cincinnati Crescent Renee Minneapolis Central Santa Fe Tich Franklin Lake Champ. RR St. Johnabury Val Konton Phil Wil & Talt Nta Fe Metropolitan Elep Teleg. Co Ogseeola Tamarack Ee Aspinwall Boothbay Loston Hioston Boylston Street Lrooklin Eeerees Caimpovello East Loston Lamoine Newport Wear Payson Penobscot Sullivan Topeka West End Winthropling Wollaston Atchison Kan Umts Esse Lazo Ma SL. P Lily Fie Bik Ty . Ao K. Am S.J

Quotations Corrected From Boston Stock Exchange

This week’s issue notes wool concerns and a Western Mortgage collapse story. Exdlig and Northern Pacific preferred were weak while Tennessee Coal led gains, with Manitoba and Union Pacific among notable movers. Bonds showed modest activity and overall market closed with fractional gains and steady tone.

Wool Reporter Awanna Northern Pacific Tennessee Bears Manitoba Union Pacific Canada Pacific Denver Texas & Port Worth Milwaukee Lake Shore & Western Louisville St. Paul, ©. M Pensacola & Atlantic

New York financials show dull bonds and active late trading

Money on call eased to 4 to 6 percent with last loan at 4 4 and closing at 5. Sterling exchange steady with 6 day bills at 4.83 and demand at 4.87. Tennessee Coal tumbled from 55 to 52 while unlisted trusts held steady. late session saw broad activity lifting Louisville & Nashville to about 79 and Sugar Trusts recovering after early losses.

Wisconsin Central Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Burlington & Northern Boston Gas Atchison Trust Chicago, Kansas & Western New Mexico & Southern Pacific Southern Kansas Chicago, Burlington & Northern Eastern Lvoston & Maine Boston & Albany New York & New England Common New York New England Massachusetts Bay State Gas Krenchman’s West End Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange Lake Shore Lackawanna Atchison Northern Pacific Tennessee Manitoba Milwaukee Lake Shore & Western Atchison, Union Pacific Denver Texas & Fort. Worth Stock Exchange Louisville & Nashville Louisville Bears Burlington

Financial report roundup from London market notes

Foreign Financial Reports lists Canadian Pacific at 69 percent and Erie at 106 percent with Illinois Central at 120 and New York Central at 1114. Mexican ordinary shares trade at 51 and Reading at 23 percent. Open market discount rate for short and three months bills is 3 percent.

London Canadian Pacific Erie Illinois Central St. Paul New York Central

Lewis Brothers Offer to Settle Debts at 57 1 2 Cents on Dollar

Creditors of Lewis Bros & Co, dry goods commission merchants in New York, are asked to accept 57 1/2 cents on the dollar, seven cents more than originally expected. Several creditors favor settlement and resume business. Related notices describe arrangements with Manville Co and Dunnell Manufacturing Co in Providence, and other distressed firms. George R Atkinson of Rockford fails. F L Darrow & Co seek extension. Burt & Snow creditors agree to 30 cents on the dollar.

Lewis Bros. & Co Dry Goods Commission Worth Street New York City Manville Company Providence Dunnell Manufacturing Company Calico Printers Burt & Snow

Nervous Debility Treated With Horsford's Phosphate

Dr. A. M. Bilby of Mitchell Dakota reports using Horsford's Phosphate in several nervous debility cases with very good results.

Horsford A. M. Bilby Mitchell, Dak

Commodity Market Snapshot of Steady to Firm Prices

The bulletin lists varied price trends across goods: leather steady, hides dull, boots firm, India rubber active, flour in demand, corn dull, oats quiet, rye flour unchanged, cornmeal steady, oatmeal dull, millseed quiet, cottonseed meal nominal, malt quiet, hops dull, butter firm, oleomargarine steady, cheese strong, eggs unchanged, beans steady, potatoes higher, poultry unchanged, hay steady, straw dull, truck steady, apples unchanged, oranges nominal, lemons unchanged, bananas slow, pork firm, lard active, hogs unchanged, corned beef slow, fresh beef steady, mutton quiet, lambs steady, veal unchanged, tallow quiet, molasses nominal, sugar steady.

India

Print Cloth Market Slumps Amid Flat Quotations

Fall River September 25 The print cloth market shows no life with quotations down about 3 to 4 cents and 1 percent for 64 by 64s. Dividends include Flint Mills at 3 4 percent and Tecumseh at 2 4 percent.

Fall River Flint Mills Tecumseh

Wool sales in London brisk with stronger merino values

The London wool sales on September 25 drew strong attendance as demand rose for fine scoured and better grades of greasy merinos, gaining about five percent. Total offerings reached 13,188 bales with detailed prices by region including Victoria New South Wales Queensland South Australia New Zealand Tasmania and Cape of Good Hope and Natal.

London Victoria New South Wales Queensland South Australia New Zealand Tasmania Cape of Good Hope Natal

Wheat and grain futures edge higher with light receipts

The Option Market notes a late day wheat rally as buyers return and prices firm. Corn trades subdued, receipts remain light, while oats hold steady. Chicago and New York futures show mixed gains with December wheat around 81 cents and corn near 28 to 41 cents.

St Louis New York

City Horse Market Shows Fair Trade Despite Slow Week

The city horse market posts a fair week with big sales drawing outsiders. Isburgh & Co reports 123 head sold at fair season prices. other stables record moderate activity, notable high of 237.50 for a carriage horse and prices ranging up to 250. Additional sales at Colman & Son and Crescent Beach show steady demand, while foreign buyers purchase many head.

Isburgh & Co Walker’s Bazaar Messrs Colman & Son Crescent Beach Welch & Hall International E Ham & Co H& E Snow

Stock Dividend Offer for 309 Shareholders in Beeston

A limited amount of stock is offered at 2 dollars per share par ten, with price rising to 15 dollars in January. References include 309 stockholders. For full particulars contact WW at 17 Milk St Room 5 Beeston Mass.

Shars Milk St Beeston Mass

Leather Trade Holds Steady with Broad Demand Across Tanned Goods

Market remains steady across leather categories with stable prices and solid demand. Export activity is modest but orders from prior shipments keep movement brisk. buffalo, calf, and grain leathers show steady to good interest with strict stock levels and selective pricing.

The Boot and Shoe Trade Updates

Market for boots and shoes shows little change with favorable conditions and an encouraging outlook. Buyers remain numerous and spring goods show mixed sentiment as some dealers report good orders while others lag behind prior seasons. factories are busy and fall orders are satisfactory, suggesting a bridged season.

The Hide Market Unsettled Prices Weaken for Hides

The hide market shows little activity with Buenos Ayres and Montevideo quoted around 15422 15%4c and no notable sales. Western buff hides are quiet with outside prices near 542c, far-point bids not exceeding 55%sec. Southern dry hides show small sales at 742 8c while Southern green salted bring 342 442c. New England hides remain in moderate demand.

Buenos Ayres Montevideo New England

India rubber market activity and price trends

The week shows strong demand and tight supply as manufacturers replenish stocks. New fine Para sells around 67 cents, old Para 70 to 71 cents, coarse new 4éc, and old 48 to 50 cents, with prices firm and higher across the market.

India

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