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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1892

Page

3

Bearish mood lifts sterling while rail stocks sag

New York markets saw a bearish tilt on heavy upcoming specie shipments, with sterling rising and London buyers active. Distilling, Reading, Atchison led declines while Union Pacific, Nickel Plate and Vanderbilt group showed strength amid mixed reports on dividends and potential control moves.

New York Stock Exchange London Nations Reading Atchison Lincoed «Ol Company Aichisnn Bears Rion Pacific Rock Island Sugar Miesouri Pacific Indu Millway National Linseed of United States Wabber General Electric Nickel Piste Here Canada Southern R Sce Dees Union Pecifio Clus Spocal DOW, Jones& CO Vanderbilt Eiengs Aston Pacific Aly Peel SFA Iece Roart Joe Teeods Stgar Mr. White Sterling Exchange Weslkness McLeod Pie Claia Keating Evl-Treasury

Liquidation in Wheat Dominates Market Decline

Heavy liquidation hit wheat with a 30 cent drop while corn held firmer as oats slipped hesitantly. Reports cited record world supplies, large east and Pacific stock increases, and Hatch bill talk as dampening factors. Receipts were heavy in the Northwest and price swings remained volatile with improved oats and mixed protein futures.

Prices of stocks on the New York Stock Exchange

The Chemics Aable shows stock prices on the New York Stock Exchange daily or in state by Whitney & Ston, oldest Pittsby members of New York Exchange, 3 Fo avenue.

New York Stock Exchange Whitey & St Fon Pittsby New York Exchange Fo Avenue

General Markets Update on Commodities and Futures

Market notes show increased activity as prices edge lower on demand shifts. Wheat futures and spot markets display softer No 2 red and spring varieties with large Western receipts and Russia crop news weighing on sentiment. Barley oats and rye trade with limited movement while oils and notices indicate steady to weak conditions across major exchanges.

New York Fiotn Tiago Itije Northern Milwaukee Rockies Pacific Coast Russia Meron Kite Stow Oace Hay

Grain and commodity markets mixed in scattered futures and spot activity

Market notes show mixed futures and firm spot for grains and staples. Wheat futures easing with December and May positions. spot No 2 red steady in New York and Philadelphia. corn and oats fluctuating with cautious demand. coffee and sugar options varied. cotton, pork, lard, and butter trade firmer or steady in regional sessions. receipts and shipments reported across cities including Chicago Minneapolis and Kansas City.

Silye C.A Surat New Orleans Western Steam Danny Proctere Western Dairy Elgin D. Cleese Philadelphia Iéc St. Louis Minnesota Milwaukee Toledo Minneapolis Bie Duluth Superior Bard Northern Cincinnati Baltimore C. Oatstair Kansas City

Oil Field Drilling Report Highlights Fourth Sand Activity

Eastern McCurdy district wells show mixed results with J M Guffey No 3 on the McCoy farm producing ten barrels per hour after initial flow. Forest Oil Devine No 3 yielded 25 barrels daily from the fourth sand while No 1 on Edmundson and other nearby wells varied in activity. Production totals for the day include about 20,000 barrels in the McDonald field and 46,000 barrels in the field stock, with regional runs and shipments reported across several lines.

McCurdy McCoy Old Crafton J. M. Guffey H. & Stewart D. Robison Forest Oil Company Devine Farm Gaffey, Stewart & Robison McCoy Farm Devine Edmundson Forest D. K.cleaver Forest Ol Company Ackerson Gordon Greenlee & Forst Mellon & Emerson Ewing Heirs Bray and Guffey, Sue & Co Speer J. M. Guffey & Co Shane Willow Grove Phillips & Co Midway Gestman & Wenke Hanly Wildwood Catacpolis Titusville McDonald Field Company4 Noacap Knox Bros. & Co Sistersville Field

Philadelphia Company raises dividend and heavy trading on state report

The market shows broad activity led by Duquesne traction Pittsburg and Birmingham traction with Philadelphia Company advancing on dividend news. Duquesne reports debt free status and potential consolidation moves while P B traction and Lustre mining react to price shifts as bonds and new debt influence trading.

Pittsburg Birmingham Traction Duquesne Traction Philadelphia Company Pittsburg Traction Duquesne Harrisburg Sture Mononoahola Bridge Dumnund Gogol Philadelphia Hazelwood Citizens Traction P.& B.traction P. A. & M. Traction John J. Pinkerton Westchester Pinkerton Tractions Philadelphix Company J. B. Barbour Carothers Sproul & Co W. J. Thompson & Co Lawrence & Co Hill & Co H. Ai. Long B. Forst B. F. Arensberg Kuhn Bros Fred Rinehart National Bank Bell Telephone Company Oskley & C Counny National Company B, Oc. & & 5T L. Scrip

Money market and exchange rates show mixed activity

The loan market remains moderately active with rates near 6 percent and little change in exchange and currency. Daily clearings and balances vary by city, with New York at 4 to 5 1/2 percent for money and sterling exchange firm, while silver prices ease slightly in London and New York assay bars.

New York Loun At & Prime Merantile Paper Sterling Demana Hostox Ic Premim Philadelphia Curiaco New York Exchange Sterling Exchange Mevrnis Bartivzone St. Louis Crxemysati Clemmiga Bostox Clearing House London

Foreign Financial Rates and Market Quotes

The report lists three percent rates for accounts and closing quotes for Consols Tooney and various bonds and stocks. It notes New York Pennsylvania and Ohio firsts, Canadian Pacific, Erie, Tilt Nois Central, Reading and Mexican issues with bid and ask figures. Money market rates show open discount at one percent and Willis at 113 16.

Pan Nec Saxpos Consols Tooney New York Pennsylvania Olo Canadian Pacific Erie Tiltnois Central Reading Bursliver Willis

Drygoods Trade During New Year Delays and Prices

New Year trading in drygoods shows quiet demand as buyers place orders for essentials. Cotton goods attract limited inquiries while prices firm on replenishments. duck fabrics rise to a yard, and woolens and overcoatings are experiencing strong activity.

Boston

New York Metal Market Report Quiet and Steady

New York market notes M-Pixtron at 1800 with 815 52. Cowper firm Jake at 1223. Lead steady domestically at 75. Tin in moderate demand and straits at 1960.

New York Cowper Jake

Turpentine Market Notes From Savannah

Turpentine and rosin trade updates report activity in Savannah with firms listed and prices steadier. Buyers and sellers are referenced along with December trade notes and regional firm movements in the turpentine industry.

Squirrel Hill Railway buys Whit ney tract at $2,500 per acre

The Squirrel Hill Railway Company acquired ten acres on Forward avenue near the park from Mr. George L Whit ney for $25,000, about $2,500 an acre, with frontage to Beacon street. Officials note the deal suggests imminent rail operations and expansion of the district.

Whitmey Forward Avenue Squirrel Hill Railway Company Wropvyespbay Squirrel Hill George L Whitney Beacon Street Besa Fins Castie J. Aiken Castleman Street Abberson Street Baxter, Thompson & Co Bank of Commerce Brushton Station Bennett Street E. T. Schaffner Hill Top Christian Fink Mt. Oliver Frederick Street Lower St Clair Township Mathias Boerstel Southside Black & Baird William Ward Mathilda Street Wenth Byora Park Avenue Meadow Street

Local market summaries show coffee drop and holiday demand

On Wednesday December 14, roasted coffee declined by one eighth cent per pound while poultry demand strengthened and general mercantile activity rose. Holiday shopping boosts nuts, candies, dry goods, and fine lines as retailers report a prosperous year and rising interior trade, with grain and provisions facing mixed signals from futures and scarce high grade wheat.

Angoes Chicago Times Northwest Chicago

Grain and Flour Exchange Quiet With No. 2 Yellow Car Trade

Only transaction on the Grain and Flour Exchange today involved No. 2 yellow cars in a ten day delivery at 50 cents. Receipts bulletin lists Vina the P. L. E., lear lwy, and multiple car lots across rye, hay, corn, and flour. Market quotes cover various grain and feed items with quoted prices across mixed corn, oats, rye, patent flour, and other commodities.

Grain and Flour Exchange Vina Lear Lwy Onis BEO Hiny Lenrotte Viiatue PL CLO Si. L Mareat Mpassenshees Setternes Seeeinenesn Witter

Unclear OCR Food Market Listings and Miscellany

Fragmentary OCR text shows a jumble of grocery items and prices across markets, with references to meats, fruits, dairy, canned goods, and household supplies. Mentions California Osaka London markets, various brands, and seasonal produce among scattered vendor notes.

Fruit and produce prices and wholesale livestock listings

Readable lines show varied wholesale prices for fruits, vegetables, nuts, dried fruits, and meats. Entries include cranberries, apples, oranges, lemons, bananas, cabbages, onions, potatoes, quail, pheasants, ducks, venison, dried fruits, nuts, and hides with unit pricing and bundles.

Golden Gate Concord Cataunha Florida

Cotton market reports and a child death notice

The dispatch records Dec cotton values in Gatvestox New Orleans and New York with receipts exports and prices. A separate item reports the death of 3 year old Stella Lowery from a clothes fire at Jones and Laughlins. funeral arrangements are set for South Thirty-fourth Street.

Stella Lowery Ralph Lowery Jones & Laughlins South Thirty-fourth Street

Live Stock Market Mixed With Cattle Pigs and Sheep Shown

At the Central drove yards the market for live stock was active with strong demand for top grades. Cattle and sheep sold barely steady to higher while hogs declined from Monday’s closing prices. receipts included 160 loads of cattle and significant hog and sheep totals. Sales of Monday and Tuesday offerings featured numerous lots of cattle and calves with varied weights and prices, while Tuesday’s smaller receipts kept quotes firm on several lines.

Associated Press Bears Reading Atchison Cattie Rock Teland Missouri Pacific Union Pacific Vanderbilts New York Central Lake Shors NSA Na Shona Lend Ane Isidt GA m. Jinsera St Jl American Syear Chitazo Gas National Go Secking Valley Soi Obie Southern Basber Acti Philadelphia Ecuip Minnespolis I. Louis Moreton Texas Cortral Ss Reliowa Ana Bisher Philadel Anal Tuchby Sonn Hasket & Co Willam Holsis & Co Reneker Linkhorn & Pa Earsie Lye Cain Toy Bitte Beast

Cattle Receipts and Markets Across Cities Feature Mixed News

Chicago markets report large cattle receipts with 14 000 head and 5 000 head shipments, prices varied from strong to steady across cattle and hogs. New York and Cincinnati show slower demand but steady to higher prices for steers and sheep, with lambs and hogs inching up amid broader market shifts.

Chicago the Evening Journal Zoo New York Calver—Recolpta Angen Aoa Perado Sheer Vonde Canada

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