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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1890

Page

3

Iron market review shows dull post holiday activity

After the holidays traders expect a slower period with light raw iron stocks and subdued demand. Prices for gray forge and Bessemer iron hold, steel and structural iron demand remains steadier than finished goods, and mills anticipate replenishment of raw material later in the year.

Gray Forge Bessemer Wentrad Will Feanseres Chsrees Foundry Frou Crartens X Steel Tilvonis Steel Labs Stein Tulieta

Iron trade in district stalls as coal strike drags on

Unsettled iron markets persist in the region as coal miners strike halts contracts and furnaces idle. Prices stay steady, but cash sales dominate and large orders dry up. Several mills fail or face receivership, while operators hire inexperienced workers from local communities as the stalemate prolongs.

DreMinewan Ata Dliast Otters Way Lessina Infar- Dace Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company Sloss Irop and Steel Company Mrust Bessemer Rolling Mill Company Henderson Steel Company Steel Company Relieg United States King Stock Company Chicago Tho

Market dullness grips front market amid high production fears

Philadelphia reports a generally sluggish front market with output exceeding demand. Prices for various iron and steel products slide or stagnate as operators weigh continued losses, while blast furnaces and shippings show limited activity and weak inquiries across Pennsylvanian and Virginian furnaces.

Prices and Production Slump in Iron Industry Amid Strikes

Widespread curtailment marks the present slate as buyers pull back on new contracts for raw materials. Production drops surge in Alabama region with furnace shutdowns and banked stocks while coke costs pressuring Shenango and Mahoning mills.

EPP Ctal Telegu Dinpateh CotcaGo Rogers, Brown & Merwin Bay Conl Mabhoning Shenango Oe

Market Basket items show snow dampening trade and prices

Snow covered week depresses Diamond market trade with stable retail prices for butter eggs poultry and fish. Potatoes and cabbage edge up while oysters florists and meats cling to firm costs amid limited supply. Lamb beef veal and produce list with numerous per pound and per unit prices accompany theater promo.

Diamond Market Atlantic Ee This Week In the Line of Lake and Ocean

Local live stock market report East Liberty yards

Cattle receipts 1 449 head shipments 1 050 head market unchanged. No cattle storge receipts 700 end ships 4390 or- pis ALT 3 ents head market dull Philadelphia 3 553 Gh mixed 3 404 45 heavy Yorkers 3 2005 40 light Yorkers 3 15 32. Twenty four cars horse ship to work to say. Sheep receipts 1 400 head ts 1 100 head market very dull shade off from yesterday’s prices.

Cattle and Hogs Markets Across Major Cities Report

Telegraph notes fair to steady demand for cattle with better grades in Cincinnati and New York steady for beef and veal. Chicago reports light shipments and steady hog prices, while Omaha and Kansas City show mixed trends in cattle and rising hog values. Indiana, Buffalo, and St Louis list firm or strong trends in cattle and hogs with varied sheep markets. totals include thousands of head and multiple shipper movements. Twenty four pages to follow.

Cincinnati la Prince New York Chicago the Evening Journal Omaha St, Louis

A Swell in the River The Rise of Water

The Congo River rises as snow melts, with a small increase in water level. The gauge shows about 3 feet 3 inches by evening, and the surge is slight, with a gradual melt expected.

Change of base and five new business openings across the city

The column notes a push to enlarge the city business area with success stories from Market Street to Penn Avenue. It highlights firms relocating for growth, the rise of rents, and a trend toward dispersal of commerce to East Liberty Oakland and beyond. Real estate deals, bank deposits, and permit activity are also reported.

Fifth Avenue Wood Street Market Street Penn Avenue East End Fifth Avenic Sixth Street Court House Grant Street East Liberty Oakland West End Southside James W. Drape & Co Roap Station Allegheny North Avenue Brown & Saint F. M. Lattan Bank of Commerce Broushton Brushton Avenue Kelly Street Black & Baird George Elbourne Hv Street J. B. Larkin & Co Benjamin Jefferson Michael McNally Gazzam Aliquippa Fourteenth Ward Liggett Park View Alles & Bailey United States Treasury Department Revne A. Z. Byers & Co Reuben Miller Moon Township Coraopolis Pittsboro Lake Ene State Avenue Ww. Herron & Sons Coltart Square

Oil market climbs as advances push prices higher

Oil prices rose with a 7 cent gain as trading opened tame and then surged after 1 p.m. bidding reached 12 1 2 cents while traders expect further gains. Producers' meeting discussed independent action amid storm delays and refinery improvements, bolstering optimism in the market.

Bradford Pittsburg McGrew Wilson & Co

Market activity review oil prices and trading

The market opened strong with a large line, shorts covered and Lima Oil showing gains. Pennsylvania Oil rose in January options, with quotes from opening to closing, while Lima Oil saw highs of 18c and a total volume of 22 000 barrels.

Lima Pennsylvania Hige Tige

Silm market edges down as only four stock sales noted

A slim local market yesterday witnessed just four sales totaling 33 shares. Electric at 13.34, Philadelphia Gas at 13.3, Luster at 15, Pleasant Valley at 24, with no supporting orders and weak activity overall. Market weakness appeared the dominant feature despite a large New York total of 102,148 shares across several major issues.

Electric Philadelphia Gas Luster Pleasant Valley New York Atchison Delaware Lackawanna and Western Lake Shore Louisville and Nash- Sineadeer Pacific Et Ac Reu Pacific Reading St. Pat Union Pacific

Morey Market Reports Steady Banks Amid Mixed Markets

Local banks maintain customer support with modest loan activity and a general sense of improved conditions. Daily exchanges reach $1,871,501.70 with balances at $278,205.88. money on call in New York remained easy at 2 to 5 percent, last loan 4 percent. Clearing figures show Chicago at $12,053,000 and New York at discount rates, with varying balances across markets.

Bradford RG Shen Ad Lowest Icc Tulge Sinesatan New York Bock Relemeega Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange Mlay Willis Chicaggo New York Exchange Fxee Ees Ale’ Bostos Philadelphia Baltimore

Wall Street Quiet as Holiday Plea Affects Trading

The New York market shows holiday calm with dull, nearly unchanged prices and thin activity. Bonds lead as stocks drift, with Louisville and Nashville and Silver Certificates among the few movers, while reports of insid er actions and short sales hover over major rail and utility issues.

New York Wall Street Washington Mr. Morgan London Louisville Nashville Lake Shore Svota St. Paul Union Pacific the Post St.Paul Atchison Lackawanna Rock Island Asian Pacific Reading New York Stock Exchange Whitney

Mining Stocks

New York market recap lists mining shares with prices: Adams Con solidated 170, Gould and Ca 10, Hale and Norcross 10 50, Homestake, Ophir 25, Ontario 870, Plymouth 100, Sierra ao 145, Standard 100, Colon Consolidated 190, Mexican 200, Savage 125, Mexican 200.

New York Alice Adams Consolidated Consolidated California Virne Gould Hale and Norcross Homestake Horn Mexican Ontario Ophir Plymouth Savage Sierra Ao Standard Colon Consolidated

Domestic markets show improved trade after snow blockade

Trade edges up but markets remain quiet. Fresh eggs scarce yet firm. turkey supply exceeds demand at Christmas. Apples, butter, cheese, beans, and meat products listed with varied prices. poultry and produce show cautious movement amid winter conditions.

Turkey Elzin Navy Ohio New York Wisconsin Sweitzer Cnax Beerrres Cape Cod Eers California Jamaica Barre Florida Oran Puerety Jersey

Blockade Boosts City Store Traffic and Grocery Deals

The snow blockade draws more country and village stores to the city easing trade. Prices on staples stay steady as wholesalers report strong weekly volumes. Listings show coffee, spices, petroleum, syrups, dried fruits, and canned goods with varied brands and grades.

Java Maracalbe Mocha Santos Caracas Sajidic Ia Gongra Akl Maracaibo Cassia Bce Elaine Royaline Rick Carolina Ceate Mucatels California Valeneis Ondara Valencia Saltana Salonica Sicily Brazil Cael United Wndard

Market Sells Canned Fish and Oil Prices Weigh Listings

A fragmented ledger lists various fish products with prices per unit or case including sardines mackerel codfish and herring. Values shown range from small cans to large barrels with figures like 20, 2400 and 5 to 8 dollars, indicating wholesale quantities and stock levels.

de Gearee Lake Lake Treat Finnas Ireland Molland Herring California Lonz

Grain and commodity market roundup at Urain Exchange

On call sale of a car of 2 y. e. corn, receipts bulletined. prices for wheat corn oats and flour, with rounds of bids from Pittsburg Ft Wayne Chicago and Cincinnati St Louis. Prices shown for carload lots on track. notes on money tightness and lack of price upturn. assorted meats, flour, feed, and hay prices listed with multiple regional grades and tons.

Urain Exchange Pittsburg Ft. Wayne Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis Aos Ae

Markets by Wire From Chicago Wheat Outlook

Chicago market opened firm with May futures near previous close as reports of demand shifts and rail recalls circulated. Cash grain quotes showed No 2 spring wheat around 4 4 1 4, corn near 624 to 640, with refinements in lard pork and short ribs as packers supported prices.

Chicago Kansas City Kansas New York United Kingdom Liverpool Uatse Pardridge Kennett Hopkins Hutchinson Cudahay Anwour Hyan Cudahy John M. Oakley & Co Sixth Street Chicago Board of Trade Flont Techy Atslight Marea Cate Am Tirmer Western Creemers Fair Aid Ieee

Grain Markets Mixed Across Cities With Fluctuating Prices

Wheat and oats show varied shifts from Minneapolis to Philadelphia with May and December futures moving differently. Corn and flaxseed weaken in some reports while others note steady or firm tones as pork and lard trade fringe markets edge slightly up or down.

Toledo

Wool Market Notes Show Demand Across Regions

Demand for wool remains strong with large sales totaling about 2,404,100 pounds across varieties. Michigan movement increases with some Me grades selling, Ohio fleeces steady, and California Oregon wools slow but prices steady. Territory wools active at 6 1/2 to 7 1/4 cents, Texas modest at 20 cents, and foreign wools quiet but firm.

New York Texas Boston Der Michigan California Oregon Eood

New York Dry Goods Market Holds Steady Amid Quiet Demand

The New York market for dry goods remains quiet with no new developments. Woolen fabrics gain due to cold weather while agents deliver goods and the financial outlook improves despite ongoing business failures.

New York

Coffee Futures End Mixed Amid Steady Trade

New York on December 1 reported coffee options opening steady and closing unchanged with modest gains for December and January. Trading volume reached 18,000 bags with prices shown for several contracts across the calendar, though terms are scattered and some months hover near prior levels.

New York

Price of Dar Silver Special Telegram Dispatch

Price of Dar Silver telegram dispatch from New York to London shows 44d in message and 61 OG in the quoted line with reference to New York and Dar Silver listing.

New York Der London

Carter's Little Liver Pills for Sick Headache

An OCR fragment mentions Carter's Little Liver Pills marketed for sick headache relief. It lacks full context but identifies the product and its claimed use.

Carter Cyreorey Little Liver Pilla

PEEILS of the rail in winter feature in The Dispatch

A future issue of The Dispatch will run a feature from a brakeman on winter rail conditions. The upcoming edition spans twenty four pages with 192 columns of content.

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