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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1891

Page

7

Pork Speculation Foreseen in Bull Bear Tug of Prices

A 1891 dispatch surveys a volatile pork market driven by high corn prices and potential German embargo shifts. Bulls argue pork and beef rise as corn stays expensive, while bears cite ample hog supplies, labor troubles, and global trade constraints. Prospects hinge on embargo outcomes and domestic stock levels amid weak demand.

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Markets by Wire Wheat Irregular Closing Lower

Wheat volatility dominated by foreign cables and Antwerp demand, with May trading from 10 to 1.04 and a general close weaker. Corn cash premiums remained strong amid soggy weather, while hog product futures firmed on shrinking hog receipts and corn strength. Prices across grain and pork markets moved with mixed softer near session ends.

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Condition of Markets at East Liberty Stock Yards

Market report from East Liberty Stock Yards dated Monday April 14 shows cattle receipts 20 head with 22 head shipments, market strong from previous day. no cattle shipped to New York. Hog receipts 950 head, shipments 6800 head, market slow. hogs to New York 2 cars shipped to New York. Sheep receipts 600 head, shipments none, market strong from yesterday.

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Cattle and Hogs Markets Across East and Midwest Reported

Telegraphed market notes show Omaha receipts 1800 cattle and 1800 hogs with mixed demand. steers 400 to 1450 pounds, primes at 5 00, hogs range 4 60 to 5 00, sheep 400 head strong. Cincinnati and St Louis report steady to firm cattle and hog prices, with live trades and shipments, Kansas City lists firm cattle and hogs, Buffalo notes strong cattle, Indianapolis reports active cattle with strong butcher demand.

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Real Estate Auction Board delays opening and market talk

The Real Estate Auction Board postpones its launch to the 23rd due to room preparations. Officials express cautious optimism about forming a real estate exchange, while brokers discuss ownership ambitions for the Exchange Building and limits from current funds and organization. Meantime March railroad earnings rise, stockholders elect directors, and Allegheny property market activity hints at a spring rebound amid building permits and area sales.

Legerate Exchange Pittsburg P.c. C. &8Th B Railway Company William A. Patton George Willard Briggs James McCrea Thomas J. Messier W. B. Barnes George B. Roberts Frank Thomson J. N. DuBarry John P. Green Columbus Philadelphia Roads Bowerstown Allegheny Valley Railroad Theeld Board of Managers

Uneventful Day in Home Secuirties Market Despite Bearish Tone

Dull trading and a general bearish mood dominated the day in home securities. Weakness stemmed from reduced buying orders with little favorable company news, especially around Electric stocks. Bulls and bears balanced as concern over Westinghouse’s rehabilitation lingered, while volumes remained modest and prices barely budged.

Eledric Westinghouse Anish Boston Mr. Westinghouse Oldin Wotchemeese Cs Mt Philadelphia

Clearing House Exchanges Denote Steady Market Improvement

Money market news reports steady improvement in financial circles as clearing house exchanges reach 2,045,255.22 and balances 529,207. Both figures mark gains from the prior day. Banks expect labor troubles to resolve and foresee full business activity by May. New York money on call remains easy, with prime mercantile papers referenced and sterling exchange quiet around 48.54 cents for 60 day bills.

Ariie New York Sterling Exchange

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Fragmented OCR notes mention consuls and personal names with unclear context. The readable bits reference a person at Leta and a line about a treaty or list, but details are too garbled to interpret an event, date, or place reliably.

Bank Clearings Across Cities Amid Spotty Rates

New York clearings reach 140,077,840 with balances 761,190. Boston clears 16,176,740 and balances 1,626,770. Money at 6 percent with various discounts and exchanges noted. St Louis clears 3,404,772 with 270,617 balances. New York exchange steady at 6 percent.}}

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No Movement in Oil Market Report

No oil market activity reported yesterday. Opening bid stood at 724 with the lowest ask unchanged from its previous level. Average traders' rates were around 710 cents per barrel amid flat prices.

New York Stocks End Quiet Amid Mixed Signals

The New York market opened dull with cautious sentiment and small swings, closing generally near the prior day’s levels. North American and Villards Industrinia led declines while Chicago Gas and other rails showed uneven moves. Sugar weakened while money flurries touched call rates briefly.

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Mining Atockz raid shocks police at crime scene

A chaotic incident at a mining site saw police responding to a suspected theft. Officers secured the area as workers reported loud blasts and a temporary disruption of operations. No injuries were reported and investigations continue.

Wool Markets Report Shows Steady Demand Across Regions

Wool markets show quiet to moderate activity with Philadelphia daily reloss notes largely nominal. Prices vary by region and grade with Michigan, Texas, California and Oregon offerings steady or firm. pulled wools steady and Australian sales brisk for better grades.

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Turpentine and Rosin Markets Reported Across Cities

Turpentine steady at Wilmington and Charleston with firm rosin. prices show mixed regional readings. In Charleston and Savannah shipments, good strained rosin around 1 6 dollars, dull turpentine noted in certain markets, while orange dip and yellow dip rosin listed with varied prices.

Saavansagh Charleston Sic Wilmington

New York Cotton Goods And Coffee Markets Reported Mixed Activity

April reports show Prints and summer specialties selling slowly with no major demand rise for cotton goods. Cotton fabrics move modestly, jobbers report fair early trade and a 10 cent dress option. Coffee options opened steady with limited trade and daily bag totals around 17,000. Rio markets quiet. Salvation Oil ad concludes the item.

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Domestic Markets Review of Creamery Prices and Groceries

At Elgin Butter Board meeting last week creamery butter prices were reaffirmed as steady while country rolls show a weakening trend. Eggs and vegetables move with variable signals as new crops enter markets. lemons and maple syrup hold firm or weak. Grain and produce markets reflect light creamery stocks, with overall price stability for corn oats and wheat and firm demand for millfeed.

Elgin Butter Board Elgin New York Wisconsin Cape Cod Erie Ohio Pennsylvania Florida California Timothy Bay Pittsburg Wayne and Chicago Railway Cincinnati St. Louis Lake Erie

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