Pittsburg Strives for Material Supremacy in Industrial Race
A vivid slice of Pittsburg life shows rising real estate activity and finance fueling a push to outrank Baltimore and St Louis. The piece notes increased store activity, new buildings, bank loans, and plans like a sliding wage scale. it also recounts a Civil War veteran who spent his pension on a whisky spree before swearing off.
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Stocks on the Jump on a Bull Day at the Exchange
Trading was brisk with many favorites rising. Philadelphia Gas rose to 40 and 45 in New York, Chartiers Gas advanced on positive company reports, and Pleasant Valley Passenger Railway jumped to 160 from 135. Citiven's Traction reached 72 but no selling pressure at that level. Total volume around 2006 shares with notable gains in Electric and Bridgewater Gas while Switch and Signal and Laoria lagged.
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Yesternsy
The
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Bellevennon
New York
Chartiers Gas
Mlectric
Citiven
Pleasant Valley Passenger Railway
Switch
la ‘Ora
Morxing
Frymrace
Bridgewater Gas
Ples Pipen
Princaemnee
Seeaee
Neeling Osson
Citimens” Traction
Pinna
Switch & Signal Co
Air. Co
Wee
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Atchison, Lackawann
Western
Dalon Pacite
Rea Broa
Westinghouse Electric
Philadelphia Company
Pittsburg and Western Preferred
John T. Patterson
Ee Citizens’ Traction
Westihouse Electricie
Robinson Bros
McKeesport and
Bellevernon
Mallenes
Whitney
Stephenson
Pitsburg and Western Preferred
Sproul & Lawrence
Wiper” Yee Company
McCutcheon
Steady Growth Amid Mixed Clearing Reports
Reading from recent figures shows mixed activity in the Jocal a sync with large clearing reports and varied balances. The notes point to revival in business for Upcognt, while the market faces dull times and uncertain demand amid trade tensions and shifting prime mercantile paper.
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Prime Mercantile
OU Oil Market Slump Triggers Portfolio Rebalancing View
The oil market fell 14 cents amid a quiet trading room as prices opened around 883g and drifted down through the session. Brokers described a likely further decline, with expectations of higher carry costs and short interest, while some traders viewed the drop as temporary and an opportunity for a rebound.
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Ee B. McGrew & Co
Pat
Markets Report Mixed Opening With Transit Certificates
In New York markets the amr index opened steady at Mercol and stayed near that level through the session before ending weak. Sige declined and certificates showed varied results with Transit certificates opening at 0.40, reaching a high of 40 and a low of 0.40.
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Real Estate Transactions Signal Strong Market Activity
W C Stewart sells 114 Fourth avenue property to John T Fox for 3000 cash with a 2500 mortgage on Minereville land and a 12000 unimproved Shadyside tract. Black & Baird move Fayette street lot 1 to James A Holman for 1650. Freehold Bank finances Homewood lots. Herron & Sons list Shadyside and Anna Adams avenues parcels for 2500 and 3000. Drape & Co arrange manufacturing plant stake for 45000 with two Etna area mortgages of 2000 at 6 percent.
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Fourth Avenue
A.M. Martin
John T. Fox
Davis Street
Thirteenth Ward
Minereville
Shadyside
Black & Baird
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Homewood
Pennsylvania
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Howard Street
Anna Adams’ Avenue
Samuel W. Binck
B. al
Ward
Pitteburg
James W. Drape & Co
Etna
Lost Their Grip Weak Spate New York Stock Market
The dull April day in New York sees narrow market moves as Jewish holidays and London closings curb trading. Rumors about Union Pacific and Northern Pacific unsettle some stocks, but losses are limited. Gas stocks rise on expected dividend improves while most issues show small fractional changes amid a steady but uneventful session.
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Reae
Union
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Oregon
Union Pacific
Somary
Bears
Seema
Milwaukee
Lake Seared
Philadelphia
Batepe
Denenturt
Atchison Holds Market as Boston Stocks End Strong
Boston stock dealings were limited but showed strength in Atchison which supported the market. Bonds were firm and closing tone remained strong. The report notes various bond and stock bids with miscellaneous figures and listings.
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Atchison
Bence
Thang
Maine
Ton & Case
Kde
Wis
Pfitnt
Pere
Mining Stocks Report from New York April Sixteenth
Mining quotations list Amador at 100, Aspen 1000, Cal 290, Consolidated California and Virginia 775, Commonwealth 5, Deadwood 10, El Cristo 160, Hale & Norcross 405, He Silver 150, Sierra Nevada 180, and other prices including Iron Silver and Onion Goatina in a brief New York market note.
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Aspen
Cal
Consolidated California
Virginia
Commonwealth
Deadwood
el Cristo
el Curry
Hale & Norcross
Real Estate Market Strong Amid Scarcity of Business Houses
Market activity stays brisk with high demand for commercial properties. Major deals include Pittsburg Plate Glass purchasing Ford City Plate Works and a Boston资本ist party voyage to Denison, Texas, signaling hopes Denison becomes a regional hub. Trading on Westinghouse Electric and Pittsburgh and Western shows varied activity as investors react to ongoing finance and public utility motions.
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Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
Ford City Plate
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Denison
Tex
Walsh
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Wool Prices and Trade Notes From Philadelphia and New York
Fragmentary report shows wool prices and market notes from Philadelphia and New York with references to domestic fleece and Texas, indicating varied rates and trading activity across regions. Limited legible details describe wool quality and pricing, suggesting ongoing market movement.
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Texas
Tropical fruits drive demand as oats weaken and butter rises
Trade in country produce shows active tropical fruit demand with oranges and lemons advancing in the East. Prices for butter and coffee firm while oats and flour soften, and a general upswing in fruit and produce markets is noted despite Easter prospects.
Unclear historical market listing with meats and grains
Fragmented OCR shows prices for wheat, rye, and mixed provisions. Includes sugar cured ham, bacon, ham shoulders, beef rounds, and pork products with various unit prices and quantities, but many digits appear garbled.
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Ong
Largo
Dressed Meal and Armour & Co Supply Local Butchery Needs
Armour & Co furnish the saioowiee with dressed meats including beef carcasses and cuts. Details from the notice indicate supply terms and quantities for a local meat supplier, naming Armour & Co as the provider.
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Markets by Wire. Wheat prices slip as markets steady
Wheat opened weak with July down seven eighths to a lower level, then fluctuated and closed slightly below yesterday. Corn and oats traded with modest activity, while pork and lard showed strength and steady gains. Cash grain prices ranged with flour and wheat staying firm in New York and Philadelphia quotes, reflecting mixed demand and ongoing export interest.
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Ocean
Arange
New York
Moe Refining
Sugala
Bogsheas
Cottooneel
Sge
Bice
Western Steam
Western Dairy
Elina
Western
Live Stock Markets Report from Tuesday August 16 1888
Prices, receipts, and shipments across major markets indicate a steady to strong tone for cattle and hogs. Chicago and St Louis show firm cattle values with steady cows and strong steers, while sheep offerings remain light in some areas and market activity slows in others. Three hog carloads were sent to New York, with hogs averaging around $5.00 to $5.10 per hundred, and lambs trading near $5.00. Portland and Philadelphia reports reflect mixed demand and comparable price levels.
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London
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Weston
Louis
Hecei
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Wool market inching along with steady demand and firm prices
Wool movement remains fair with most sales in immediate needs lots. Prices show no change though demand is weak on a quiet market. pulled wools are strong and foreign wool holds firm as New York jobbing trade stays fair with moderate demand in absence of Western mails.
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Wey
Ohio
New York
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