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Boston Weekly Globe

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1888

Page

5

Senators Debate Tariff Policy and Shipping Subsidies

In Washington today Senator Kenna of West Virginia rebutted Senator Sherman's tariff speech, arguing for a fair middle ground and opposing protectionist excess. He warned against hoarding revenue, urged reform of taxation, and favored sharper limits on monopolies while supporting measures aiding domestic labor and revision of tariffs.

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Ottawa faces coal famine amid a global news scene

A wide range of 1880s items fill the brief including Ottawa Ont coal shortages, Buffalo fire losses, Congress deficit and patent law debates, railroad rate wars, labor strikes in Cornwall Ont, and other incidents from Canada and the United States with names, places, and figures noted.

Trade Review notes quiet business with slight gains across regions

The Dun & Co weekly Trade Review reports a quiet week in interior and Eastern markets with overall activity roughly level with last year. Clearings show about a 5 percent bank payment gain outside New York as money tightens, gold certificates rise, and bank deposits grow while public debt declines.

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Slate Producers Preserve Prices with Minor Increases

The Pen Argyl state slate producers met and kept last year’s prices, cutting increases only for 10x18 12x20 11x20 and 12x22 by 10 cents per square. Bangor Union Slate Company plant leased to Auld & Conger of Cleveland and William K. Lloyd of Bangor, with controlling interest in Albion quarry at Pen Argyl. Combined output from both quarries planned at 60,000 squares annually. Auld & Conger active in Vermont slate business.

Albion Pen Argyl Auld & Conger Vermont

Supreme Court Grants Divorce in Sharon Case

The court today grants Sarah Althea Hill a divorce from late Senator Sharon. Alimony set at 1500 dollars total with 500 dollars annually. Counsel fee order of 65000 dollars is reversed.

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Worse Than Being Jilted

A light local note from the Danbury Register on the rare frustration of expecting a sneeze that never comes leaving a man disappointed and bemused by the sudden absence of a hoped for bodily moment.

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Currents of Commerce and Local Trade Outlook

The condition of business in general is favorable versus January with broad dry goods movement. The cotton industry is near full capacity as goods move to consumption, woollen trade shows firmer activity, and boot and shoe shops report solid orders, signaling a prosperous season ahead.

Wool Market Shows Ripe Demand and Stable Prices

Wool trade remains lively with stronger inquiries from manufacturers and higher activity, though prices stay largely unchanged. Reports cite improving tone in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia wools with varied fleece values and notes from Wade's Fibre and Fatric on potential effects of removing tariffs on American wool production.

Pennsylvania Ohio Ohio Delaine Wade Hat Journal West Virginia Great Britain James Dobson

Boots and shoes trade shows brisk activity nationwide

Retail trade in boots and shoes remains active as jobbers and retailers rush to place orders for more supplies. Factories are busy with past contracts and expect solid demand through the season. Rubber goods trades brighten with cold weather, and leather markets show fair movement with banners content on prices and ample stocks.

Rubber Trust Boot and Shoe Recorder Congress

Trade to Pitch Butter Cheese and Eggs Prices in Potatoes

Market notes report no price change in butter with steady Western and Northern creamery quotes. Egg demand improved but supplies remain ample. cheese markets steady. Potatoes show very small regional supply, high prices expected to persist, with early planting and rising fruit prices noted alongside cranberry and orange movements.

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Produce Market Update at Moston Kostox Area

The Ruttena market shows ongoing improvement with strong demand and steady trade. Butter supply is light and transport issues may push prices higher. cheese and eggs remain firm, with steady to rising quotes across dairy products including creamery butter and New York extra cheese.

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Quotations of Staple Products at New York Chicago St Louis

Cotton prices in New York were steady at 7 3/4 to 9 1/16 cents for ordinary and low grades. The report notes sales of 78 bales of upland cotton in quiet trading.

New York St. Louis Chicago

Market prices and quotations for various commodities

The report lists prices and demand for items including hay, seeds, tobacco, flaxseed, wool, and related goods. It notes steady demand, firm prices, and specific figures for wrappers, seeds, and bales, with regional notes on markets and supplies.

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Watertown Market Report Western cattle and hogs rise

The Watertown cattle market notes varied weights and prices for beef cattle, veal, hogs, sheep, and horses. Dressed beef prices ranged from 4.00 to 7.80 per hundred pounds with extra quality western cattle highlighted.

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United States Bond Quotations and Prices

Financial notice shows bid prices for United States bonds with Saturday and today bids. Includes UB 4s reg 196% and 126% figures, plus related price listings and notes.

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