Iron Trade Review Stocks and Inquiries Report Weak Markets
The iron trade shows light stockpiles and rising inquiries in both west and east. Prices vary with rumors of grey forge iron at $15 per ton, but solid offers only at $15.75, while top stock may fetch $16 outside. Bessemer iron remains steady but quiet as nails weaken.
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Bessemer
Iran
Sten Wieks
Newtraenill
Nativo
Tsoggis W
B.C
Biel Ata
Heavy buying at Cincinnati drives iron demand across regions
Telegram reports record high tonnage over two weeks with Southern iron prices lower than Northern brands. Firms show large unfilled orders, with furnaces south of the Ohio River holding about 2,000 tons awaiting delivery. Ohio iron prices rise as old ore and coke contracts are used, while Southern stocks remain active and buyers place heavy orders at schedule prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Rogers, Crown & Co
Obije
Ohio
Southern
Buyers Taking Hold as Southern Furnaces Hold Iron Prices
Philadelphia April 16 Buyers grow firmer in the pig iron market with southern furnacemen reporting limited iron at low rates and some raising prices by a dollar per ton. ore costs remain low in the south but tax producers deeper mining and fuel costs rise. iron and steel products show varied quotes across grades with mills busy on structural iron and rails steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeme An EE
Phailadelphia
Gray Forge
Shell
Active Week in Chicago Pig Iron Trade Steady Prices
Rogers Brown & Co report an active week in pig iron between Chicago and the South with several sizeable Southern deals at firmer prices. Some buyers cover for future needs while others await potential price drops, and consumption remains strong across iron and steel products in Chicago and the Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers, Brown & Co
Chicago
Northwest
Ohio
New York Quotations in Mixed Market Notes
The record lists scattered New York quotations with references to iron, Lake, Leal, Seamans domestic, Tim, Straits and prices such as 142 and 172. It reads as a fragmented market brief with several values and entities without a clear narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lake
Tim
Straits
Market Notes and Local Development in Wilkinburg
SouGAN certificates led activity on the New York stock market with no expected stock price rally. Nevada’s Mr CammMACK forecasts no major improvement in prices. Forty thousand dollars will fund Wilkinburg street repairs this summer. Demand for Hazlewood building lots remains strong with several sales and many houses planned this season. A land deal for several acres is reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cammmack
Srxaton Jowls
Nevada
Pilver
Wilkineburg
Hazlewood
Chicago Market Mixed as Wheat Gains Then Falters
Chicago traders saw mixed activity with an early uptick in wheat on bullish rumors, especially for May and July futures, but selling pressure later pushed prices down. Corn and oats traded lightly with uneven tone, while pork and lard showed modest movement and overall quietness in the cash market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ormer
Develo
New York
Belcabove
Western
Western Dairy
Elgin
Philadelphia
Siige
Cieee
Igwie
Igc
LOUIS
Ofc
Aurus Ac
Minneapolis
Src
Soc
Milwaukee
Mining acetations list with multiple place names
Readable items show a roster of mining locations and figures such as Caledonia B H 210 and Mount Steamorth Commonwealth 100. Other entries include Sutter Creek 150 and Mexican 40. The fragmentary list references New York and dates like April 18 but lacks cohesive narrative or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alice
Caledonia B. H
Commonwealth
Dead Woon T
el Cristo
Homestake
Hornaie
Mexican
Mount Steamorth
Ontario
Onan
Sutter Creek
Bank Stock Complete In East Liberty Soon
The First National Bank of East Liberty is reportedly fully subscribed with $200,000 raised and a granite four story building planned on Penn avenue. Options on multiple properties secured. construction to begin once a site is chosen. Real estate activity continues with a cautious lull due to strikes, investors waiting to realize holdings, and brokers busy with ongoing deals. Lumber markets hint at higher grades tightening. Wisconsin and the South seen as timber sources if Michigan falters. Several mechanical patents have expired and may be appropriated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
East Liberty
Penn Avenue
East End
Fifth Avenue
Pitts-burg
Michigan
Wisconsin
Market Dull With Mixed Moves Across Stocks
Brokers showed a quiet session with little business done, market erratic yet poised for a small upswing. Bridgewater Gas opened 38 closed hy, Philadelphia Gas 307 to My, Central Traction firming, and mining shares weak as short interest grows in several specialties. Total New York stock sales reached 177,278 shares with notable activity in Atchison and Reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgewater Gas
Philadelphia Gas
Central Traction
Pleasant Valley
Chartiers Valley
Ennsylvania Gas
Rea Bros. O
Meentenraert National Bank
New York
Bank Figures Show Stable Trade Amid Railroad Unease
Clearing House reports indicate no large movement in trade with steady gains over last year. Exchanges totaled 2 871 126 33 dollars, balances 564 589 29, food checking and deposits outpaced withdrawals, and money remained abundant with rates steady at 6.7 percent on outside paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
At & Prime Mercantile
Sterling exchange quiet with firm demand in early trade
U S 4s and various U S government securities noted amid steady money markets. New York clears at $110 597 573 with balances of $95 855 508. Berlin reports a 22 710 000 mark rise in specie. Philadelphia and Chicago clearings listed with stable money rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hioston
BNWT
Philadelphia
Berlin
Imperial Bank of Germany
Chicago
Oil Field News Shows Strong Market as Wells Flow
Petroleum trading rose with brisk activity and a 14 cent gain from open to close. Highlights include N W Stevenson moving about 50 000 barrels, O'Brien well at Duff station flowing to the river, Hays oil well at Cairo reaching the Big Injue end, and several new wells planned or tested with varied results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Stevenson
O'Brien
Duff Station
Chartiers Creek
Hays
Cairo
Peetink
McCrum & Ewing
Hon. H. & Wilson
Washington
Eureke
Luna Oil Company
Corcoran
Fleming
Sewickley
McLaughlin
Westview
Hoffman
Claysville Ol Company
John Gourley
Washington Field
Gordon
Pusey & Kerr
Chartiers
Nimick
Lake Erie
Forest grove wells keep up as oil flows amid salvage of oaks
Amid industrial activity in Western Pennsylvania, gas and oil rigs press on while old oaks are felled for expansion. The Depp and The Younger Gishers are steady producers with the Depp showing vigorous flow. Nearby observers reminisce about scenic views and historic features as market notes from John M. Oakley & Co. provide price and shipment data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Depp Wella
Forest Grove
Depp
Pennsylvania
Cowper
Ohio
Valley
Chamoun
Petroleum market report with mixed U S oil prices
Bradford April 18 petroleum opened lower at five to six cents range and closed near five cents as 1 062 000 barrels cleared. New York April 18 spot steady with May option strong. stocks, exchanges show slight gains and notable totals in sales and shipments.
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Bradford
New York
Hull
Stock Exchange
Consolidated Exchange
Real Estate Movements Across City Properties and Mortgages
Samuel W. Black & Co sold multiple East End and Harvard Street properties for 6500, and Hammett Meredith sold Wilkins estate lots for 1000. Black & Baird moved Valley View Place and Southside houses for cash and arranged loans. Drape Co completed Allegheny and Bellevue sales plus mortgages. Herron & Sons and Alles & Bailey handled Aspinwall and Twenty-ninth ward properties with loans at 6 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel W. Black & Co
Fourth Avenue
Broad Street
East End
Harvard Street
Hammett & Meredith
Wilkins Estate
Wilkinsburg
Joseph Olson
Black & Baird
Daniel McConville
J. Walter Hay
Valley View Place
Rebecca Street
Fred W. Cooper
Peter &. O'Malley
Oakland
Ward Street
James W. Drape & Co
Allegheny
Parks
Bellevue
McKeceport
Butler County
W. A. Herron & Sons
Aspinwall Land Company
Aspinwall Station
Eastern Avenue
Alles & Bailey
Twenty-ninth Ward
Mellon Brothers
W E. E. Beddoe
McClintock Place
Elysian Avenue
Fifth Avenue
J. W. Bliller
L. C. Frazier
Forty-fifth
Butler Streets
David Robinson
Robinson Brow
Henry Bradbury
Market Ends Slightly Active Amid Mixed Stocks
The New York stock market opened with light activity and a small decline in leading issues, yet trading expanded to a broad share total. Traders expect possible joint action on silver and easier money, future higher prices anticipated. Missouri Pacific Rock Island Union Pacific and Alton show no clear moves.
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Youk
Senate
House
Stock Exchange
Missouri Pacific
Rock Island
Union Pacific
Alton
Market Gains and Slumps Highlight Busy Trading Day
The market showed renewed activity with sugar and Lackawanna leading, while Hocking Coal surged on plans for new stock to fund expansion. Rail bonds advanced, refinery shares climbed, and West reports remained bearish though overall sentiment turned more bullish with gains on several key issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Richmond
West Point
Chingo Gas
New England
Louisville
Nashville
Chesapeake and Ohio
Hocking Coal
Rio Grande Western
Wheeling
Lake Erie
Manhattan
Dusiness
Tennessee Coal
Atlantic and Pacific
Baltimore and Ohio
Utah Southern General
St. Louis
Vandalia
Terre Haute
the Post
Aere
Granger
Southwestern
St. Paul
Rock Island
Marlington
Missouri Pacific
Union Pacific
West
New York Stock Exchange
Whitney & Stephenson
Pittsburg
Fourth Avenue
Live Stock Market Recap From Pittsburg Dispatch April 15 1890
Cattle receipts 1638 head with 1495 head shipped and no cattle shipped to New York today. Hogs receipts 3300 head with 2900 shipped and prices from 445 to 455 and 490 to 495 for Yorkers, six cars sent to New York today. Sheep receipts 1400 head with all shipped and no sales.
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OerFicz
Pittsburg
New York
Live Stock Quotes Across Markets Including New York and Chicago
New York Beeves receipts 2 637 head with 7 carloads for sale, cattle market firm, steers around 44490 cwt, bulls and dry cows 171 275, dressed beef firm. Chicago cattle receipts 9 000 head, steers 3 4065 25, stockers and feeders 2 343 8, hogs 17 000 head, market steady. Buffalo and St Louis reports mixed trends with cattle steady and hogs variable. Indianapolis and Cincinnati show active cattle receipts and firm sheep markets, lambs strong in parts, with regional price ranges noted.
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New York
Chicago
Deeves
Texas
St.louvis
Indianapolis
Sheen
Cincinnati
Potatoes Bid to Reach One Dollar a Bushel Soon
The Pittsburg Dispatch reports brisk demand for potatoes with firm prices and outside quotations suggesting a reach toward $1 per bushel within a week. Eggs steady, butter weak, cheese firm. overall produce movement remains active and East West markets show strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Street Commission
Commission
Buiren
Pabine
New York
Mic
Rendersd
Florida
Rey TL
Conan
Lea
Meer
Imaersey
Market Notes Show Steady Prices Across Coffee and Sugars
Commodity updates indicate no material price changes with coffee options weaker yet packages unchanged. Sugars hold at quotations while various commodities including spices and oils appear steady with standard brands and grades listed.
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Rio
Java
Maracaibo
Mocha
Caracas
la Guayra
Allspice
Cassia
Palmer
Globe
Lalate
Elaine
Carnadine
Lidge
Carolina
Louisiana
Do Ivica
Sicily
Smyrna
California
H Sautt
Higgins’ Eureka
Cme
Abe
de George
Uge
Herrin Round Shore
Lake
Grain Market Report Signals Tight Corn and Oats Supply
Scarcity drives corn and oats prices higher while wheat and flour hold firm with an upward tilt. Millfeed weak amid hay market relief as receipts show 30 cars in today’s Grain Exchange bulletin including 19 hay cars. Prices listed for carload lots reflect regional bids and futures outlooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grain Exchange
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne
Chicago
Baltimore and Ohio
Lake Erie
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Millfeed Price List Snapshot
A fragmented list shows prices for millfeed items including middlings fine white at 16.00 per ton and brown eo at 16.50, 30 tons of wheat bran at 15.00, chop feed Har-BPal ed Sarthe Noel at 13.50, oats and other feeds around 10.00, prairie hay 757.00 per unit, and packing ante 400.00.
Sugar cured hams and pork products price list
A detailed price listing for sugar cured hams of various sizes and types, sugar cured bacon and shoulders, dried beef products, and assorted pork items. Includes prices for California hams, dry salted shoulders, sides, mess pat, refined pork products, and tin canned goods with psi amounts and container sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Market Basket Prices and Scarcity Report
The market shows declines in butter and many meats with turkey scarce and eggs steady. Prices for lake and ocean products rise with strong demand, while fruits and vegetables at Diamond stalls are plentiful and affordable. Florist trade remains steady with fresh mignonette and spices appearing on stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florista
Wool Market Report Shows Steady Demand and Mixed Prices
Wool sales exceed 2 700 000 pounds with firm market though not higher prices. Combings and delaine fleeces moved quickly, Ohio and Michigan varieties quoted from 28 to 36 cents, territory wools steady from 14 to 21 cents. Pulled wools quiet, Australian grades firm, Cape wool small sales, foreign carpet wools quiet. Philadelphia reports fair demand across major grades and regions.
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Ohio
York
Wisconsin
Territory
Texas
California
Philadelphia
West Virginia
New York
Michigan
Canada
Montana
Territorial
Drygoods Market In New York Apr 18 Reports Steady Tone
Drygoods trade in New York on April 18 showed moderate but fair business with jobbers. Demand remained hand to mouth, yet West and Southwest orders increased for the current season. Market tone stayed steady with firmer feeling on low cottons, though prices remain hard to realize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drygoods
New York
West
Various 19th Century News Briefs From Brier
A mixed set of late items reports an Italian East Indian Company forming, Dahomian raids burning eight villages, a Concord prison fire causing 25000 loss, and lumber blaze in Williamsport destroying 155000 feet valued at 30000. It also notes resignations, political appointments, a Birmingham hanging, syndicate land options, Canadian twine ownership, Indiana congressional nominating ballots, a cement mill accident killing three, a pioneer society visit collapse, a Kentucky man’s happiness, and Missouri man pardoned for labor law violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
Williamsport
Herr Hevusner
Freming
Ben Hisay
Birmingham
Ala
J. W. Meadows
Arcare
New Cumberland
W. Va
Canada
Ontario
Indiana
Speed
B. C. Livingston
Samuel T. Chappell
Thomas James
General Chapin
New England Society of California Pioneers
San Bernardino
Harrison
Samuel Woodson
Kentucky
Henry Schmidt
Missouri
Ghastly Dispute Over Heesch Deaths Heirs' Claim
Judge Kohlasat opens an inquiry into whether Henry Heesch or Margaretta Heesch died first to determine who inherits 6 000 dollars in real estate. Coroner’s jury had claimed murder by strangulation but evidence is inconclusive and relatives dispute the survivor scenario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Kohlasat
Henry Heesch
Margaretta Heesch
Mr. Heesch
Heesch
Henry C. Parot
Mrs. Heesch
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Iron Trade Review
Fort Wayne
Macnagee Hicksox
Grand Trunk
Northern Pacific
Manitoba
Chicago, St. Louis and Pittsburg
Baltimore
Mall
Sonny
Love
D. L. Bartlett
H. Aikin
F. 5. Hart
L. Bauer
B. Gallagher
M. L. Ballard
E. Benjamin
H. Vogler
F. Jonas
N. Cheney
M. Stephens
E. Reese
A. Clark
J. G. Blunt
R. Wilmot
W. L. Newsham
C. W. Brock
J. J. Lavo
A. Berney
Germania
Erossone
Kansas
Western Insurance Co
Seas
Heny Gas Co
Il Walger
Gnartiers
Ease
Ah Citizens' Traction
Pittebera Traction
Casane Ae Tits
Pitts
Cnewes Luster
U.S
Westinghouse Alrp
Iit
Ark
Sterling Exchange
M. K
Paul Consols
Central Pacffc
Owl & Pe
John M. Oakley & Co
Bixth Street
Pittsburg Petroleum
Wienest
New Keo
London
Liverpool
Bremen
A. B. McGrew
Wall Street
Cotton
Chesapeake & Ae
C., Mil
St. A
Col. Coal & Lion
Col
Pecan Len
Rio Grande
Pf. FE
Norfolk & Western
Norfolk & Western Northern Pacific
St. L
Sanfrease St. L
Fan Fran Pr
Dan F
Pr Pacific
ST Fourth Avenue
Fen Nevivamia Halie
Henali
Sorthers Paclic
Boston
Atch. & Ton
Atlantic
IVY Hoston & Albany
Boston & Mont
Boston & Maine
Calumet & Heela
Franklin
H. Be
Tobe Usecola
K. R
Quincy
Flint & Pere M
Santa Fe Copper
Tamarack
Mass, Central
Anniston Ad Co
Central
N.Y
N. Eng
San Lie
Landee
West ‘Ai Cp
Hell Teley Homeo
Lameon
Telegraph
Office OF
Pittsburg Dispatch
Jersey
Bermuda
Ocean Products
Neeson
Soon Hart
Tees, Toc & Pound
la France
Julina
Bennetts
Branner
Harrison Lilies
Lily Ofley
Wool Markets
Brier
Carter
KsasLe & Suvsres
Fifth Ave
East
Chattanooga
East Chattanooga
East Chattanooga Land Company
Mississippi
State Agricultural Bureau
L. B. Russell
Summer St
Joseph Horne & CO
St. Gall
Bork
Epholstery
Sest
Chalon
Imjal
Heather & Renfrew
Sway X
iBurdock
Fuep Cox
Way
Haverstraw
Rockland Co
N. Y
Srokers—Financial
Messia
4Co
Foreien Mney
Busiess
Aplé
Bankers
Sixth ST
Pittaburg
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