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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1889

Page

7

Hogs and Sheep Markets See Slight Gains Over Last Week

Markets reported firmer cattle and hog prices with light offerings. Prime heavy beeves ranged around 40 to 65 dollars per hundredweight, cattle supplies met last Monday, and calves and cows showed steady to firm demand. Lambs and sheep remained strong but not as high as the prior week with light volumes at Liberty and Chicago-Lz7iegier centers.

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Grain market mixed with unsettled futures and price shifts

Trading was unsettled with varying price moves across grains and livestock. December futures drifted lower while May showed strength at times, elevators considering full storage rates with possible rebates. oats and corn showed dull to steady tones, while butter and cheese markets remained steady to mildly activity, with receipts of several thousand bushels and mixed regional results.

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Western cattle market reports and arrivals in Chicago

The Drover's Journal notes best American cattle strength over last week with steady to firm demand for medium to superior steers. Arrivals reach 128 carloads for city slaughterers. prices quoted for export steers and choice beef cattle, with lambs and feeders showing varied values.

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Business Notes and Market Tidbits From Pittsburgh Era

Robert Garrett is said to be recovering as oil field activity continues with no major developments. The Bell Telephone Company declares a dividend payable January 15. Erie Railway rumored to seek market borrowing. Mortgages recorded total 34 with largest at 10,000. twelve for purchase money. Brokers expect dull stock market until after the new year. National banks’ corporate existence and aggregate capital valued at 53 000 will expire. Banks to report at December close. Pittsburgh banks prepared for January 1 abolition of tokens and commissions. Pennsylvania Railroad reports coal and coke movement for the week ending December 7: 241,417 tons coal and 115,351 tons coke. Virginia Tennessee and Carolina Steel and Iron seeks NY financing. Citizens Insurance directors elected: Johnston, Gras, Haworth, Gea, Mid, Irwin, Young, Lewis.

Robert Garrett Bell Telephone Company Erie Railway Pittsburg Aoken Pennsylvania Railroad Ske Toms Virginia, Tennessee and Carolina Steel and Iron Company New York Citizens’ Insurance Company Wm G. Johnston John Gras Ane

Fragmentary York market notes and notices

The York market summary shows vague price discussions on fabrics and deniers with no clear prices. An ad promotes Salvation Oil for rheumatism at 25 cents. A Pittsburgh area item mentions a barber and a barrister with a weekly report including carcass counts for the week ending December 98.

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New Data Shows Decline in Farm Yields Across Regions

Figures compiled by the New York Produce Exchange indicate a drop in yields with declines in several key crops. The summary notes a total loss of 190,887 bushels and smaller decreases across multiple categories.

New York

Curca Case December Rowse Trade

Fragmentary text shows a December date and trade reference linked to Curca Case. Readable items include mentions of Saas and Rowse but concrete details are unclear. Further context would clarify entities and actions for a precise summary.

Saas

Rumors Stir Real Estate Deals on Fourth Avenue

Fresh real estate whispers circulate about land near Glenwood siding and a 200 acre farm sale in Butler county. The Schweitzer Fourth Avenue property drew option talk at 190000 dollars while denials from Henry A Weaver Co and attorney Charles McKenna paused decisive action. The Wall Street Daily Investigator debunks Spreckels selling a Philadelphia refinery and predicts Sugar Trust resistance.

Fourth Avenue Glenwood Forn Butler County Oil City Pennsylvania Railroad Cherry Alley Hamilton Hotel Americus Club Henry A. Weaver & Co Charles F. McKenna McKenna Trimble Wall Street Daily Wall Street Claus Spreckels Philadelphia Sugar Trust

Settlement Signals Cautious Market Outlook

The prior day’s stock market showed limited business with only a portion of shares changing hands. Afternoon activity was muted while sentiment improved slightly. Hopes for a near revival linger, but may take weeks, hinging on January settlements and evolving quotations across Traction, Central Philadelphia, Weavinghouse Electric, and Luster.

Weavinghouse Electric

Money market and bank rates across cities

Money was easy and in good demand with on the extremes at 6 and 7 percent. Banks reported currency scarce at times but some had enough to manage. Money on call in New York was easy from 4 to 7 percent, with prime mercantile paper and sterling exchange steady. Bond quot: New York and London figures noted. Chicago bank clearings at 543,000 and demand for money remained strong with rates rising from prior quotes.

New York Sterling Exchange Boston Bank of England Chicago New York Exchange

Oil market steadies amid holiday lull with limited activity

The oil market remained firm but quiet yesterday as trading was light and largely professional. Open declined to 1,043 while high and low prices hovered near 105.4 and 1. 5. The November petroleum line report shows a stock decrease since October and January, with certificates down to less than half January levels and Pennsylvania supply at about six months’ consumption.

Pennsylvania

Petroleum market opens steady then strengthens in New York

Petroleum prices opened at 108 percent and rose after initial sales to 145 percent, with a firm close around 106 3/4. The report notes mixed movements for other commodities and varying opening and closing levels.

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Lands and Houses Sales Report From Fourth Avenue Procedures

Lands and Houses notices show multiple property sells including a two story dwelling with eight acres on Washington Pike sold to Peter Sibel for 2500 by Alles and Bailey 164 Fourth Avenue. Other parcels include a lot by W A Herron and Sons on Fis h Street near Penn Avenue for 1400 and Blair estate lot No 118 in Glenwood sold for 3800 with Renors Street parcel.

Alles & Bailey Fourth Avenue J. H. Hughes Washington Pike Peter Sibel W. A. Herron &Sons Fishtreet Seventeenth Ward Penn Avenue Samuel W. Black & Co

Stock Market Dull as Bears Dominate Trading Session

New York traders see listless activity with bears driving pressure after Gowen death rumors. Reading and Lackawanna sags mingle with Sugar Refineries fluctuations as Havemeyer death stirs wider swings. first prices hold steady while railroad bonds show caution amid modest gains and losses.

New York Bears Gowen Reading Lackawanna Havemeyer Hematics Sovas

Unclear text fragment on Philadelphia stocks and heat issues

The readable portions describe Philadelphia stocks and heat concerns with references to institutions and places, but most of the text is garbled. The legible names suggest stock market or city news context without a clear event or outcome.

Mining Stocks Trade Report from New York

Mining prices listed for December 1 show Lest and Belcher at 40, Caledonia 120, Consolidated Californian and Izle 40, Deadwood 140. Hale and Norcross 20, Homestake 900, Nevada Union Consolidated 20.

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Pittsburg Adopts Sewer Construction Ordinances

City of Pittsburg enacts ordinances authorizing sewer projects on Broad and McCully streets and on Homewood Avenue. Public Works to advertise bids, with costs assessed under state law, and repeals conflicting ordinances. Dates noted include May 14 and December 20 in 1880 and 1899 contexts.

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Ordinance Authorizes Opening Evaline Street in Pittsburg

A Pittsburg ordinance directs the opening of Evaline Street from Liberty Avenue to Breed's Hill Street to 60 feet wide. The measure provides for damages and benefits to be assessed and collected under a state act of May 16, 1880, as amended by council. The act requires passage by the Common Council and approval by officials listed.

Evaline Liberty Avenue Breed Hill Street Pittsburg Department of Public Works Ae. Avenue

Produce trade holds firm amid higher prices and quiet demand

Trading in dairy and fruit sectors shows butter and cranberries pushing prices higher while cabbage supply remains tight and markets stay firm. Game supplies are plentiful yet hit by cold weather, and overall trade is slow with dealers cautious, awaiting clearer price signals.

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Coffee prices rise amid firm demand and weak sugars

Coffee options advanced two points on Saturday and remain firm today as the trade anticipates a firm move. Sugars show weakness with lower price levels expected among strong probabilities. The report lists diverse commodities, prices, and receipts across grains, fruits, and fats with multiple rail and ocean deliveries and on-call sales at the Grain Exchange.

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