Iron and Steel Markets See Firm Prices Amid Boom
A very active week in Chicago with anxiety in New York over boom stability. Iron and steel prices stay firm across grades, despite a slight weekly volume decline and widespread pre January settlements. Foundry and steel rail values rise, Edgar Thomson output remains at capacity, and overall demand stays strong with limited production increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray Forge
Bessemer
Iroms
Lubeater
Serap
Cece
Eus Steel Tells
WCW
Ae Steel
Anne Enone
Iron and steel market upturn signals tight supply
A New York telegram reports extraordinary activity in iron ore and steel products with prices rising to multi year highs. Buyers seek three to four months of cover as capacity is oversold and shipments reach into the current season.
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New York
Sto & Bessemer
Western Dis Wold Im Tongs
Southern Ironmakers
Chicaro
Lake Bocharcoal
Son
Luke
Prices in British Markets Reflect Mixed Demand Across Goods
The American Manufacturer reports December quotations for Scotch pig iron, rails, and pig sales with firm prices for some goods and softer tones for others. Steel and scrap items show steady to firm pricing while shipping and freight rates hold, as buyers push for prompt deliveries and inventories adjust.
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Glasgow
Eguinton
Aca Geen
Old Esiis
Eees Aucend Agp
Heary
B. Shipping Pointe
Sessacue
Wales
Liverpool
New York
Trade Activity Steady in January Market Outlook
In a December report Rogers Brown Meacham note light demand for southern coke iron yet no weakness in the market. Buyers hold off till after January 1 while furnaces offer limited quantities and prices slip toward spot delivery. An active Chicago market later in the week shows stronger general buying interest.
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Epecial
Difpatchs
St. Louis
Rogers, Brown & Meacham
Tod Pewerse
Chiengs
Princial
Digpator
Ceemeene Brown & Co
Chicago
Lake Superior
Market notes on foundry demand and price constancy
The report notes demand broadening for cast iron products with limited signs of backward movement. It cites a strong No. 1 foundry, quotes prices around 20 to 2 dollars, and confirms charcoal iron held at about 2 dollars though no sales at that level have been reported.
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Charcoalsion
Market Upward Trend Persists In Pig Iron Prices
A Cincinnati telegram reports Rogera Brown & Co noting a continued rise in pig iron values across all sectors. Prices for lake ore products and northern coke irons hold firm, with buying activity for next season at about a dollar above last season, while southern makers remain cautious.
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Diepatom
Cincinnati
Rogera, Brown & Co
Ohio
Meat on the Hoof. East Liberty Stock Yards Report
The Pittsburg Dispatch notes cattle receipts four head with no cattle shipped to New York. hogs receipts thirty three head and six cars shipped, markets dull with prices around 870 to 375. Cattle and hog shipments show minimal activity amid steady or unchanged markets.
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Pittsburg Dispatch
New York
Yorkova
Tovdar
Ag Tlt
Aoe
Telegraph cattle market report amid dull trade and mixed prices
New York and Chicago receipts show three and five carloads for city trade with 25 carloads of sale cattle in selling pens, market dull. Christmas steers averaging 1786 pounds sold around 565 dollars. Western calves weak, hogs lower with rough, median quotes around 5 and 3.70.
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New York
Catule
Chicago
Caane
Vnston
Tora
Oe Sa Ecelpts
Roy
E. Iambe Finn
Rte
Appointment in Danger Over Cincinnati Customs Nomination
The Senate hesitation to confirm Amor Smith as Cincinnati customs collector hinges on a congressional ballot-box forgery inquiry. Senator Sherman and the Finance Committee delay until the probe reveals Smith’s involvement. If not implicated, confirmation proceeds. if guilty, he faces consequences.
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Washington
Senate
Amor Smith
Cincinnati
Smith
Senate Committee On Finance
Sherman
Butterworth
President Bodine's Report on Window Glass Stocks
The report from President Bodine of the Window Glass Manufacturers' Association shows 2018 boxes of double stock and 297,241 boxes of single stock on band, December of the previous year, with figures 110,38) and 297,241.
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Bodine
Window Glass Manufacturers’ Association
Local Doctors Report No New Cases Yet
Several local physicians interviewed said no new cases of the illness had been seen in the city. Statements were attributed to Dr Daneas Dr Hieber Dr Sands and Dr Ha.
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Tbis
Daneas
Hieber
Dm Sands
National Glas Aw List Shows Houses In Rebar Area
The official National Glas Aw catalog lists houses in the rebar district and notes 222 workers in the Pillsburg area. Local officials confirm continued employment and ongoing construction activity across the district.
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Glas Aw
Rebar
Pillsburg
Lst
Butler Salt and Chemical Company expands in Butler boom
Butler forms a substantial enterprise, Butler Salt and Chemical Company, with capital around 20000. Five to six salt wells on several acres support new buildings and planned operations in weeks. President Josep Brittain leads, with James W. Drape & Co. of Pittsburg aiding. Board meeting set in Butler to finalize startup.
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Butler
Butler Salt and Chemical Company
Josep Brittain
Meira Joseph Painter
James W. Drape
Stocks Improve with Moderate Business Across Markets
Stocks showed better sentiment with a modest business day. Trading included 100 shares with 110 Philadelphia Gas and 60 Central Traction. prices edged higher, and several issues strengthened as orders increased. The total NYU trades reached about 2019 shares across various banks and utilities.
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Philadelphia Gas
Central Traction
Er Blas Wert & Shade
Lusler
Aneed
Nat
Pitts
Allecheny Heating Co
Ieee
Noris Hiner
Bia Gas
Shoresoeware BS
New York
Delaware
Lack
Money Markets Show Demand and Volatility After Holiday Trade
Local bankers report strong demand for discounts at 7 percent and easier funds due to heavy holiday trade. Bank clearings reach 2 800 007 40. money on call in New York remains at six percent, with steady Sterling exchange and bond quotations. United States securities data shows deposits and liquidations amid fluctuating rates and discounts across major cities.
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New York
Prims Meresctile
Sterling Exchange
Y Hills
Northern Pac
U. Tr
Gen. A
United States
Market Slips as Trading Stalls in Off Market Session
Market shows no improvement with weak early trading and little activity before close. Pivotal attempts to start a ball movement fail as prices drift lower and clearings figure at about 726,000. Corrected daily by John M. Oagrey & Co. with limited quotes on puts calls and options.
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Pykers
John M. Oagrey & Co
Sixth Street
Pittabarg Petroleum Exchange
Cron Ove Ion Cioead
B. McGrew
Calla
Mivneapolis
Reces
St. Louis
Euige
Bis
CIA
Market News Brief from Trading Floor Dispatch
Markets opened mixed with crude and petroleum futures showing early gains. Trading data indicate varied closing figures across commodities with overall activity around 22,229 barrels and total exchange volume near 000 barrels.
Movements in Realty Keeps Up
Real estate changes include the sale of a frame dwelling at 161 Fourth Avenue Allegheny City to Thomas McGowan for 12 000 by W A Herron & Co. Lots sold in Lord estate, Fifth Ward, and multiple properties including a Penn avenue area. Mortgages and offers reported by James W. Drape & Co and Jamison & Dickie with values up to 21 000 and mortgage totals around 10 000.
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Alles
Bailey
Fourth Avenue
Dan F. Mangan
Webster Avenue
Allegheny City
Vansard
Lal
Thomas McGowan
W. A. Herron & Oak
T. C. Carson
Black & Baird
D. Chantier
Lord
Cilefield
Tve
Allegheny
Fifth Ward
James W. Drape & Co
One
Penn Avenue
Fourth Street
Alegueny
Ph Tg
Ons Eoweeue
Jamison & Dickie
Henry
J. F. Ganster
Taos P. Marshall
Idlewood Street
Fifth Avenue Bank
Tradesman’s Bank
Causerna Ma
Barbac Trass
Pitubuarg Bridge Company
Fidelity Tithe and Trest Company
Dollar Savings Bank
Chamber of Commerce
Reading Road
Love Manufacturing Company
Rochester
Miami
Irmignee
L C. Biggert
Ropinson Bros
Equitable Mortgage Company
Little Hock
Ark
Run County
Kan
Tar Disratch
Fire Brielg
New Cumberland
Market ends higher after active New York session
Stocks showed firm activity in New York trading with several material gains led by Missouri Pacific Western and Burlington. Early dullness gave way to buoyancy after Vanderbilt roads reports and extra dividends. losses limited as the day closed with a quiet near end and modest declines in some issues.
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Youk
Vanderbilt
Missouri Pacific and Western
Ee Sane
Texas
Araca
Othsia
Guam 'Ie
Burlington
Paul
Etieet Eeiroah
Christmas Markets of 1689 Offer Scarce Fresh Vegetables
In December 1689 the Market Basket notes unusually scarce fresh vegetables for Christmas with limited supplies of tomatoes cauliflower beans cucumbers and other items. It reports higher poultry prices with turkeys rising and weather delaying Western shipments. Prices for meats fruits and flowers vary by region and market demand remains strong as frost risk looms.
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Turkey
Naeaa
New York
Maryland
Virgin
Reneron Wing
Consin
Michigan
Sel
Cnet
Jersey
Armas
N. Y
de Wateville
Staten Island stockyards and steamship line plan reported
New York December 20 The projected stockyards warehouse and wharves on Staten Island and a steamship line to England were discussed by railroad men. The site is described as highly suitable and the project would include a near term wharf contract, with most stock destined for England. The venture aims to reduce transportation costs with a streamlined terminal and seaborne shipments.
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Dispatch
New York
Stickney
Staten Island
England
Re Bop
Saeertians
London
Fas
Amalgamated Not In It Opposition Mentioned
The report notes the American Flint Glass Workers Union opposes appointing J B Harrat of Beaver Pennsylvania, a stance extending beyond the flint industry.
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American Flint Glass Workers' Union
J.B Harrat
Beaver
Markets by Wire Report Focuses On Wheat and Related Goods
A wide market summary notes trading was heaviest on wheat with prices fluctuating and selling pressure easing then recovering. Futures for corn oats and pork products show mixed movement with activity described as light to moderate and prices uneven across regions and exchanges.
Wool Market Shows Mixed Demand Across Regions
Philadelphia reports improved demand for fleece wool while Territorial wools remain quiet. Ohio Indiana and Western fine wools show mixed movement with washed and combing grades quoted, Montana and Pennsylvania fleeces at higher prices. Overall weekly sales around 243 00 pounds with limited business and dull trading in several areas.
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Philadelphia
Ohio
Rene Arene
Indiana
Elaine
Montana
Mae
Texas
Drygoods Market Update from New York Trade Notes
In New York in December trade notes report no change in the drygoods market. Agents are monitoring prices and sales activity with steadiness across major textiles and fabrics amid cautious buyer interest.
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New York
Oods
Market Report Shows Holiday Demand and Price Increases
Readable excerpts indicate higher prices and strong demand for poultry, apples, sweet potatoes, and cranberries ahead of the season. Christmas turkey costs are rising for contracts made earlier, while general poultry supplies lag demand and fruit crates show firm prices.
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Elgin
Ohio
Bersswaz
Sandrefin
HEESE
New York
Sweitzer
Ogres
Veniaon Garcame
Mqbie PF
Oultey
Dover
Groceries Market Sees Weak Sugar and Cautious Trade
Grocery trade remains slow ahead of January settlements as buyers cut stocks and aim for minimal inventories. Coffee options rise while overall goods movement stalls, with detailed price notes for various Rio coffees, Java, Mocha, and canned goods alongside sporadic fruit and nut listings.
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Maracaibo
Mocha
Santos
Caracas
Veaberry
Rio
la Guayra
Dean Good Rio
Ivan
Allspice
Sforta
Paxian Fx Fuourre
Californie
le Londen
California
Moscatels
Valencia
Srondara Valeotin
Ieaeton Lan
Sicily
Brazil
Binekhersiea
Pegiten
Cabos
Wu Abbots
Cou
Ogange
Harring
Grain Exchange Receives Mixed Receipts Across Major Lines
No sales on call at the Grain Exchange. Receipts list cars from Pittsburg, Ft Wayne, Chicago and other routes with various items including feed hay barley flour corn and oats. Market notes say cereals weak due to new corn and overall receipts light while most markets hold steady. Flour remains quiet amid heavy stock. prices show limited upward movement and oats and barley quotes mixed across US regions.
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Baer
Ee Neapolia
Jd of
New York
I Peecer Yi
Jeuly
Py Saee
Hemene
Orleans
Philadelphia
Carlow
Camden
Twentieth Street
Sac
Pennsylvania
Grain Exchange
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Baltimore and Ohio
Western
Bane
Witkae
Uae
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Tron Trade Review
Reils
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Edgar Thomson
Rees Camecal
East Liberty
Telegraph
Cinccinnart
President Bodine
Belizhoover
East End
Southside
Beltshoover
Mt. Washington
Beltzhoovrer
Posse
Lawrenceville
Eeean
Eastern Exchange
East
Connellsville
Illinois Breel Company
Frick and McClure
Stewart Iron Company
Sheehan
Tarrs
Hostetter, Uippincott, Frick and McClure
Leisenering
Fayette and Mahoning
River Points
Bennett
Fulton and
Nassau Streets
Andtts
John Pettit
Grange, S.J
James Gordon Bennett, Jr
Herald
Pettis
Holiday Trade
Boston
Clearin
SOS Boney Cee
Eee Pante—Three Per Cent Rented, 871 For the Secount, Chicagoo—Bank
M&ber
Patroleum
Onglowe
Eales
Rex
Rsa Raritowal
Eoy Ir
Peeurrty
Denver & Lone Bios
E.T
Lake Wi
Lake Shore
M. Bee
Norfolk & Western
Norfolk
Sens
Oregon
Sid Pee
Malis
Oon
Tae Philadel
Heading
Pullman Palace
Ricamona
W. P
St. F
Minn
Shi & Ban F. Int
Union Parish
Wheeling & L
Neuronal
Chicago Gas
Stickner
Strady
Wool Market
Drygoods
Apa
Dresaed
Armony &Co
Carter
Carters
Jomph Horne & DD
Wood and Liberty Sts
Fuir
Ja&. D. Callery
John W. Taylor
City Savings Bank
Sixth Ave
Smithfieldse Capital
Pena Pi Swares
Bansadie
Het
Skorers—Financial
Eee & Stephensos
Urth Avenue
Iesrin Eve Rasen
John M. Oakley &Co
Bear Lake and River Water Works and Irrigation Co
Thess
Great Salt Lake
Utan
Jarvia
Dorelin Mortgage Trust Company
Vam
Pittssurg Company
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