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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1891

Page

7

Iron and Steel Market Quiet Amid Rail Demand Uptick

The Iron Age reports a muted overall iron and steel market with a spring repair push in rails. Notes a Western output restraint boosting demand, with multiple rail orders and large tonnages bought by Pennsylvanian and eastern lines for immediate delivery, including 180,000 delivered standard rails banked by March 1.

New York Eithough West Pinongham Tray Forge Southern Iron Gray Forge Spiegeleison Ferro Spiegeleizen Newmaly Sk Ferm Joanganese Kwelih Putteburg Abel Dork Merchant Steels Wegeoe m Echinery Steel Dunes Lee Pennsylvania Railroad Company Ene New York Central Watertown Godors Trovicere Beston Ekpertt Mexico Lehich Valley Mohawk Northern Pennsylvania

Foreign metal market reports from April notes gains and constraints

The Iron Age reports dullness in London for Scotch warrants with heavy bear selling and growing buying bids amid stock declines. Copper firms then ease as cash warrants shift to futures, while steel faces a threatened strike over a 6 percent wage cut. Shipments to the United States rise. U.S. buyers await lower prices.

New York Iron Agr London Wales Cleveland Avertea United States Scotch Steel

New York Markets Quiet Amid Mixed Commodity Deals

April 14 report shows pig iron quiet with Ameri com and Sais. pate nominal and lead delayed weak. Domestic price at 42245. Tin closed dull and steady near 6173. Industry notes indicate subdued activity and firming in select metals.

New York Ameri Com Sais

Coke Market Improves Amid Strong Western Shipments

The coke market shows steady improvement as weekly shipments rise. Last week 15,000 tons were sent from the region and exports may double this week, with Western shipments described as phenomenal and demand reviving despite a strike.

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Market Rally Sweeps Wheat and Corn Pits

Chicago and New York wheat and corn futures climb with May and July contracts surging amid tight supplies east of the Rockies. Delayed Bradstreet data show falling crop stocks, while cash markets ignite demand as oats and pork futures follow higher prices.

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Oakland District Real Estate Booms Amid Industrial Securities Rise

In Oakland district, estate activity thrives as Williama Wood sells 32 houses in 18 months and lots fetch 100 to 400 dollars per front foot. Industrial securities gain favor with investors, with January sales totaling about 87 million and overall capitalization near 15 million.

Oakland Fourteenth Ward Williama Wood Rev. Gross H. C. McGilton North American Construction Company John Scott Fifth Avenue New York

Money Market Shows Steady Improvement and Easy Funds

Banks hold a surplus of cash as deposits swell though business remains cautious amid labor troubles. Money rates ease at 6.7 percent with routine business fair and currency exchange near even. New York call money ranges 3 to 4 percent, last loan 8. sterling exchange quiet with bills firm.

Hank New York

Closing Bond Quotations Era Pac Ide 111 Percent

Fragmentary bond market note references Pacific, Northwest consuls, and various rates such as 111 percent and 125 rear ror lai pay cates. Mentions LUT new and Oregon Tenn new set. Includes Gen. Se. a Tenn pew sett 71 jat.L. Central Pacific, 7 Den. & K. ts. Jats 11k.

Era Pac Oregon Central Pacific Den K. Ts

Bank Clearings Across Major Cities

Bank clearings reported for New York, St. Louis, Memphis, New Orleans, Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Figures show daily totals, balances and money market rates with par and premium exchange noted for several centers.

CarcaGo—Bank New York Exchange ST. Louis New York New Orleans New York Exchange Commercial Paper New Yorke Bostos Ew York Sadieen Gil Hiladelphia Baltimore

Impressions From the Switch and Signal Stock Action in Hidalgo

The Switch and Signal Company issued a non officially received statement by Vice President Goodman causing mixed reactions among investors. Two large Hidalgo Mining blocks changed hands with modest price movement while broader market activity showed limited buying and selling, a bearish note on dividends, and scattered bids across Electric, Philadelphia Gas, and other issues as New York exchanges posted totals for the day.

Hidalgo Goodman Switch and Signal Company Hidakco Philadelphia

Oil trading dipped as prices shaded amid local sales

Oil market activity appeared modest with William Robinson selling 6 000 barrels to Oil City and about 3 000 more on local orders. The range opened at 71 3/4 and traded to a low of 70 1/4, with New York bears pushing prices down. Reports show varied daily runs and shipments though refined oil stayed largely unmoved.

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Petroleum Market Report Shows Mixed Trading Across Oils

April 16 market results indicate varied activity with National Transit certificates opening high and closing modest gains. New York shipments and barrels moved, while petroleum prices drifted, with small stock pressure and a dull close across Lima and Pennsylvania options.

New York Temainea Pennsylvania Lima Oil

New York Stocks Narrow Market Faces Lackawanna Pressures

The New York Stock Exchange to day showed a narrowed list led by Grangers Southwesterns Industrials and Villards with Lackawanna suffering a sharp decline. St Paul Atchison Northern Pacific and Rock Island rallied, while Rail bonds remained muted, prices correcting from early highs as the market closed quiet but firm near its best levels.

New York Lackawanna Bank of Grand Rate St. Paul Atchison Sagar Rock Island Stprlington Northern Pacific Np Ii Northwestern Lackawmun New York Stock Exchange TME Whitney & Stephenson Pittsh New York Stock Fourth Avenue

Mining Stocks Reported in New York on April 16

Mining stocks listed include Gagan and Alice at 150, Eureka Consolidated 375, Hale and Norcross 875, Homestake 837, Ontario 3800, Plymouth 180, Standard 120. Prices reflect closing values for leading firms in the era.

New York

Condition of Markets at East Liberty Stock Yards

Market report from East Liberty stock yards dated Thursday April 16 shows cattle receipts of 3 head and shipments 170 head with a firm closing price. hog receipts 1 550 head shipments 1 400 head with mixed prices and limited activity. sheep receipts 2 500 head shipments 2 800 head with prices steady from yesterday. Weekly transactions summarized from this yard.

East Liberty Portsnune New York

Live stock markets show mixed receipts across cities

Telegraph data reports cattle receipts and market trends from Omaha to Indianapolis. Prices vary: Chicago cattle steady to higher with top steers near 6.25, hogs mostly 4.75 to 5.15, and sheep varying by region. Buffalo and Cincinnati notes include softer sales and firming or easing in different lots.

Omaha Chicago Cincinnati Chelea Crades New York Seeres Dover ST. Louis Kansas City Indianapolis

Bribed railroad weighmasters tied to lumber firm head

Chicago April 4 It was disclosed that 8 R Howells head of Howells & Co lumber dealers with Chicago headquarters and Omaha Atchison branches was secretly arrested by federal authorities and held on 5000 bail. Evidence reportedly shows Howells bribed Western Railroad Weighing Association weighmasters at a Missouri River point to record false shipping weights. Two Howells brothers are sought in relation to the warrants.

Chicago 8. R. Howells Frm 8. R. Howells & Co Omaha Atchison United States Hoyne Fin Rence Inter- State Commerce Commission Howells Western Railroad Weighing Association Missouri River

Toledo raids root out gamblers in one night

Toledo mayor Vincent J. Emmick led a police action raiding Faro banks and saloons after a Police Board meeting. By 2 a.m. more than 100 gamblers were arrested as officers continued round up efforts across the city.

Toledo Vincent J. Emmick Faro Banks Oknce

Domestic Markets Signal Lower Levels for Butter and Eggs

Country butter and eggs drift to lower levels while cheese remains scarce. Wheat and flour rise as cereals hold steady. grocers report active trade and rising storage. Ohio cheese supply is nearly exhausted. new cheese not yet available. lemons and tropical fruits show mixed price strength.

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