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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1889

Page

7

Trade boom in cracker line boosts Pittsburgh business

Reports from the Trend of Trade indicate December activity in the cracker trade and related industries surpasses last year and previous years. Merchants expect scarce desirable business locations, a land boom, and more warehouses as Pittsburgh markets grow. Christmas goods trade also booms with higher sales across candy toy and furniture stores.

Tumanay Soros Deceber McClurg’s Maginn Herd Met Pittsburg Marvin Cleveland

Cattle Market Slows as Buyers Scarce and Prices Rise

Market reports thin supply of cattle with few buyers, resulting in slow trading. Ruling prices show prime cattle from 1300 to 1600 pounds and various grades, while overall demand remains weak amid mild weather and cautious selling.

Meat on the Hoof. East Laperty yard cattle receipts report

Office of Preserves Demeraton notes the Tuesday shipment of cattle and hogs at East Laperty yards. One head of cattle shipped to New York today. market steady from Monday’s prices. No cattle shipped to New York today. hogs likewise noted with limited movement.

PrersnvEs Dmeraton CarrTie New York Saket Shtehos Arenes

Market prices and sheep sales report from London

Telegraph dispatch from London notes modest demand for sheep and lambs with price quotes per pound and per head. It lists bids and receipts for various grades, including mutton, lamb, and Berkshire styles, with limited readable figures and market commentary.

London

Chee ling ne before and there was no tenbarns

A fragmentary note references a time before a term or place and mentions the absence of tenbarns. The readable text is sparse, offering minimal context about people, locations, or events.

Markets by Wire Caicaco Weathered Wheat Decline Near Holiday

Commodities trade shows a lower closing in wheat and corn futures with mild demand in Chicago and Minneapolis sessions. Elevator storage rate increases after January weigh on sentiment while butter and rosin hold steady. pork and lard futures mix as December and February prices echo a cautious market tone.

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Da Fonseca Declares Brazil Provisional Government Safe

Rio Janeiro dispatch reports General Da Fonseca assuring the United States that Brazil's provisional government is secure despite opposition. He cites monarchy opposition as the main issue, praises Dom Pedro, and notes cordial talks with Foreign Minister Bocayuya about strengthening ties with the United States.

Brazil Porrigz Duro Rio Javerno Rio Pata General da Fonseca United States Republic Dom Pedro Brasil Bocayuya Vonadel da Weaseen

Real estate boom talk rattles Pittsburg amid cautious voices

Bursting with speculation, Pittsburgh breathes real estate rumors of vast widening projects and boom schemes. Investors press Diamond alley and Virgin alley, while experts warn against inflated values and market manipulation. The Real Estate Record notes rising demand in central districts as values climb.

Holiday on Change at Stock Exchange Amid Carnival

Readable stock notes show mixed activity on the exchange with 81 shares traded in earnest and 60 in Pennsylvania Gas, which fell to a new low. Pittsburgh Traction and Electric edged up, while Pleasant Valley also advanced. a few stocks firmed as funds stayed cautious for year end.

Stock Exchange Esares Pennsylvania Gax Pittsburg Traction and Electric Orover Pinsburg Allegheny Manchester Pleasant Valley Alsc Mater Gas Aera Eesiaigs Pleasant Valley Main la Nore Mining Co Usenet Union Fie Davari Puabare Traction Ee Fores & Co Central New York

Holiday money market shows brisk demand and high rates

Banks report strong holiday money market activity with heavy exchanges and a note of tight money on call in New York. Some bankers expect rate cuts after January settlements as small notes emerge, while bond quotations and par exchanges are noted amid fluctuating mercantile paper and sterling rates.

New York Yesterdy

Market opens weak as trading is light and uninspired

The opening is better than recent days but the market remains off with light, expressionless trade. Prices show a high near 103 percent and a low around 102 percent, closing about 102. A report by John M. Ramsey notes a dull action on the exchange and cautious sentiment in New York.

Yeaerday

Petroleum opens steady then weakens as trading closes firm

December trading shows prices inching higher early then slipping to a lower level. In New York the market opened steady at 104 and weakened, but in the final hour a rally helped close firmer around 106. A 14 cent rise is noted for the day on closing.

New York Owen Ow Caan Gun WA Sandz

Real Estate Moves Include Borough and City Property Deals

Real estate activity shows Samuel W. Black & Co selling No. 10 on Panavenue 8 via 9 Fourth avenue. LL Boggs plans a West Liberty borough parcel for three years at 444 percent. Wye avenue near Conmman siren offers free tube on property. Ewing & Byers on Federal street stake $50 on Second ward property Allegheny for three years at 6 percent. Black & Baird on Fourth avenue sells half of lot 63 on Ninth avenue to M C Mertz in Home stead.

Pittsburg Fourth Avenue Embryo Lonat Samuel W. Black & Co Panavenue LL Boggs’ Plan West Liberty Borough Sieiiseek Wye Avene Conmman Siren Ewing & Byers Federal Street Second Ward Allegheny Black & Baird M. C. Mertz Ninth Avenus Homestead

Market Near Christmas Sees Very Light Trading

New York stocks drifted with virtually no activity on the day before Christmas. Attendance was small and prices fluctuated only in fractional steps amid no significant news. Gould group, Missouri Pacific and Texas & Pacific dominated the limited moves as many issues failed to sustain gains.

New York Stock Exchange London Gould Missouri Pacific Pacific Mail Texas

Philadelphia Brocka Closing Quotation Notices

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Whitney and Steptenson brokers at 0.8 Fourth Avenue and Poncevivaais Railroad. Details are unclear. no complete event or action is discernible.

Whitney & Steptenson Vrokers

Real estate agents foresee rush after New Year

Real estate agents who attended a meeting predict brisk business as landlords may be compelled to move quickly after the holidays. Brokers cite Westinghouse Electric stock as cheap and likely to rise soon, while the Ontario Silver Mining Company announces its 163rd dividend for November and a transfer date in December.

Ontario Silver Mining Company Office Avenue Bowl Co Windom Sre Westinghouse Electric

Brief Condensations of Various Events and Updates

The Bell Telephone Company reports 206 phones in the past year. President Caernot ill with influenza shows slight improvement. Emprron William fully recovers and resumes duties. The steamer Puritan of Fall River Line completed Newport to New York passage in December. At the Brazil Sugar Company meeting the chairman noted the new government will follow the honorable course and has paid half its due.

Bell Telephone Company Caernot EmPrron William Newport New York Strong North Brazil Brasil

Market Report Shows Quiet Trading Into Year End

Domestic markets remain subdued as activity is delayed until year’s end. Prices hold firm on goods from fresh fruits and vegetables to coffee, sugar, and canned meats with notable steadiness in Rio coffee and bananas while Brasilian affairs weigh on exchange and demand.

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Armour 4 Co Dressed Beef Prices From Local Market

Prices supplied by Armour 4 Co list dressed beef carcasses and cuts with per hundredweight figures for local buyers. The notice notes availability and standard market terms while preserving the regional pricing language.

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