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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1891
Page
2
The McDonald Noblestown McDonald area thrives with new wells and busy crews. Producers report dozens of rigs, varying daily outputs from 65 to 400 barrels, and ongoing drilling near the Sauters and Matthews wells as Butler County fields stay active amid market shifts.
In Crry Aug 7 panicky oil market breaks from 58 to 51 slight rebound near close. July 6 1882 peak at Cherry Grove field with 130000 barrels daily. today lowest since then. Noblestown McDonalds and Callery well reports and burning Newton Garvin farm well extinguished weigh on traders.
The report covers crude and refined oil movements with prices and action in New York, London, and other markets. It notes a drop in petroleum price on small sales, weak market sentiment, and marginal rallies, plus summaries of shipments, runs, and certificates.
Rn and B advertise a sale of black reefers and best jackets on counters with prices from five to ten dollars. The event is listed as a Saturday cloak room sale.
Silk mitts 10c down from 50c in colors tans slates pink and blue with extra low prices. Silk art 25c, formerly 10c. Curtain and upholstery fabrics on sale in center of store today. Jos Horse & Co offers on Penn Avenue deals at 607 to 621.
Bradstreet reports mixed U S trade with rising demand for staples and pig iron but slow leather, dry goods and lumber. Cotton and wool, wheat stocks, and European imports influence prices while bank clearings show regional declines and strong cash markets.
In a Des Moines match two amateur players produced a polished ending after Black’s 39th move. Mr. Charles Jacobs provides the reproductions, noting the nice finish and the position after the move sequence. The game was between two ae hn of that city and features the Black pieces facing Hallett.
The item lists names such as White Dr A Jones and Otto Wurzburg with references to chess problems and solutions. Mentioned are Grand Rapids Michigan and Allegheny with solver B H Sutton and Des Moines Iowa contributor Jacobs. The fragment notes multiple problem solutions and players across dates and locations.
The column discusses J B Ferguson refereeing a draughts reference board with moves from the Delmar Pollock match played July 91 1891 at Skaneateles New York. It includes game scores and notes from Ithmore News and mentions players Pollock Delmar and others with commentary on critical traps and mate sequences.
General B F Kelley who died recently at Oakland Maryland features in The Dispatch with portraits and anecdotes. The article explores his role in keeping Jackson from sacking Pi and reflects on his era and service.
A. Campion and Sons advertises ladies' shirt waists at half price, offering 150 items reduced from 300. The sale targets shoppers at 77 Fifth Avenue with emphasis on fashion and value.
The writer to Mr Dunlap extols public service and bids him farewell with best wishes. He hopes Dunlap finds joy in retirement and prays for a peaceful passage and an inheritance incorruptible as he steps away from public life.
Mr Wyllie states he will not travel to the United States for a match but will accept £20 expenses for a game in Glasgow. He agrees to a world championship match with Mr Ferrie under open or restricted openings as Ferrie pleases, with restrictions announced only on the day of play.
A Mrs McAlfresh corrective statement outlines that her husband Dr McAlfresh gave only 1 to 2 children in support over the past year after taking property, that the Washington street woman bonded with him a year earlier, and that Mrs McAlfresh supported the family after his desertion. She claims he must provide a home and notes he was a minister before becoming a doctor.
A village party at 8S Mar siail's house ended with uninvited guests releasing horses in a feisty spree toward the city and surrounding towns. Owners found wrecks likely from horses spooked by the prank as guests searched for their mounts the next morning. The report notes local men Dick Morgan and Colonel Hamilton among those seeking quiet after the incident.
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