Iron Trade Review Prospects For Higher Prices Scarce Iron
Desirable irons are reported very scarce in Chicago while capacity expands. Trade is quiet and prices fairly maintained with no immediate boom reaction. Orders for Lake Superior ores extend months ahead as mills stock up for spring. Iron and steel markets show a holiday lull with renewed buying to sustain furnaces. A Wolverhampton correspondent notes US demand increasing but England and America remain neck and neck in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Superior
Bessemer Iron
Scmmer
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Braddock
Newsomer
Wolverhampton
Eng
United States
England
America
Mill capacity strained by rising iron and steel demand
The article notes increasing demand for merchant bars plates and structural iron and signals mills will struggle to meet expected requirements. It cites active trading of Bessemer steel billets and higher prices, with iron and steel makers planning capacity expansions across branches amid a generally rising market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Tee
Enmnee
Iron market strength cited as key to year end outlook
December 27 telegram reports limited iron sales before year end. Sellers hold stocks firm amid a strong market, with No 1 pig iron priced high and hot blast data cited. trade activity expected to resume after the new year as tariffs and market strength influence prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittnsburg
Cincinnnati
Hussetia
The
Iron and Steel Association
Tarnace
Renewed Confidence in Iron Trade Decline to Holidays
Cincinnati dispatch notes Hogera Brown & Co. in the iron market near year end. Prices showed hesitation before the holiday week but then a shift to active demand as buyers moved to secure Northern tonnage. Influences suggest a cautious but improving tone after earlier concessions and lower prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DisPatch
Cincinnati
Hogera Brown & Co
Curleta
Scarcity of Desirable Irons Reported by Iron Circular
Rogers, Brown & Co. report a real scarcity of desirable irons in the market. Calumet sources are heavily sold and nearly shut off, with buyers delaying forward delivery orders. Southern irons remain the only reliable supply, and prices are higher than buyers are willing to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cmicaco
Rogers, Brown &Co
British Iron Markets Week in Review
The American Manufacturer notes weak Scotch Pig-Warrant activity with pockets of firmness. Prices for Glasgow No.1 and Ardrossan brands show slight gains, while Middlesbrough pig prices and export bids remain high. Steel rod and billet markets stay firm with steady demand and moderate supply.
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Ocean
Tis
Glasgow
Vanswneete
Glengarnock
Ardroman
Egiinvon
Ardrossan
Bessemer
Middlesbrough
Demann
Hernia
Sneek Biovena
Diemtnnk Somuinces Ood
Nyee “Bessemer
F. O B
Itm
Lisa
Stafford Ord
Bilesian
Prices hold steady at kitchen market with Christmas rise
Last week’s market report shows poultry and flowers as top trade drivers with modest price increases during Christmas week. Retail prices for staples and listed flowers are given by leading dealers, noting ranges for various cuts and items amid steady demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perles
de Wattville
Gontier
A Candid Yankee Squire and Commodore Forbes Tale
An 1876 Boston tale recounts Commodore Forbes asking Governor Rice to revoke his Justice of the Peace commission after a neighbor’s annoyances. Colonel Rice explains the governor is unavailable while Forbes insists on a legal revocation, expressing anger and contemplation over a potential threshing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Forbes
Rice
Mesars, Rice, Kendall & Co
State House
Colonel Rice
Commodore Forbes
Rico
Commodore
Ordes
Walielly
Mr. Fortes
Butler's Big Plant and Roads Reform Buoy Pittsburg Growth
The Butler Salt and Chemical Company launches operations with $400,000 capital and plans to begin within weeks as capital flows from Butler and Pittsburg. A Western Pennsylvania roads improvement push seeks stronger state supervision, criticizing the current system and urging legislative action. Also notes potential Mansfield mill site, Lima Pennsylvania oil price dynamics, and broader coal and petroleum market commentary with production and stock updates.
Stocks Hold Their Own in Interholiday Trading
A quiet stock session showed 960 shares changed hands with Central Traction and Philadelphia Gas accounting for nearly all activity. Bulls remained confident of a stronger market after New Year as Luster edged higher to 40 percent and trades included Philadelphia Gas and Traction promotions. Ex dividends noted and total shares at Beverence day reached 04,337 with several small blocks changing hands.
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Central Traction
Philadelphia Gas
Luster
Anbut Tractions Eae
Citizens' Nat Bank
Shagee Tron City
Masonic Bank
Allemannia Insurance
Citizens’ Traction
Eas Sane
Pitts
Lakee
Pitta
Mloorat
Noria
Westinghamseaire
la Noris
Alter Call
Sasol Gas
Philadel
Andrew Canter
Pandans
Spronl & Wrence
Tral Traction
Beverene
Ware
Clearing House Report Shows Trade Active
The Clearing House reports strong banking activity with big clearance day totals and high balances. Currency and bullion movements are noted as stable with premiums and call money at NY and international figures including Bank of France and Imperial Bank data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yesterany
Oil Market Opens Weak Then Firming With Light Trade
Oil market opened weak with a short rise as local buyers stepped in, Bradford selling while Oil City followed Pittsburg. Triangular contest showed upward movement subsiding yet still firm at close. light trading around 0 000 barrels and Thursday’s sales near 78 000 barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Bradford
Pennsylvania
Petroleum market notes from Titusville page
December 27 report shows oil prices with openings and closes, high and low quotes for the day. Market activity appears subdued with minor fluctuations and a general dulling of prices across assessed markers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orry
Petroleum Oo Gral Ag
Towent
Titusville
Land sales and mortgages across Birmingham and nearby towns
Blocky list of real estate transfers and mortgages reported for the Birmingham estate and local properties. Deals include Ewing & No. 9 Federal street sale to J. G. Whitty, several lots on Walnut to Spruce, and multiple transactions via Lashell & Rankin, Mary L. Stranahan, and James W. Drape Co. plus various mortgages totaling thousands of dollars and rates around 5 to 6 percent.
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Ewing & No
Federal Street
Daniel Hendel
Birmingham
J. G. Whitty
Walnut Street
Spruce Street
Lota
West Bellorns
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne
Chicago
Dessie
Lashell & Rankin
Mra. E
Fourth Avenue
John Haney
North Homestead
Mary L. Stranahan
W. A. Herron & Sons
Samuel W. Black &Co
Weet
Washington Street
Toburg
James W. Drape & Co
Penn Township
Suma
Mc Fagor
Pourthee
Opercont
Speculators Pinched Amid Turbulent New York Market
In New York on December 27 the stock market showed small transactions while the money market dominated. Call rates spiked from 5 to 20 percent, then briefly to 30, before retreating to 5 percent at close. Sterling and demand rates rose with the general squeeze, leaving a messy trading day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youk
Closs
Eac Ee i
Einac” Unies
Stock Quotations and Market Snapshots From New York Exchange
The page details active stock prices with emphasis on key issues and corrections. It notes Stephen-son, a Pittsburgh member of the New York Stock Exchange, and lists various brokers and quotes including Santa Fe copper and Philadelphia stocks, reflecting a broadly fluctuating market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Stock Exchange
Ora
Seerce
Santa Fe Copper
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Stocka
Furlosin Rished
Pease Hinben
New York
Arsenal Bank and Columbia Oil Company Hold January Meetings
The Arsenal Bank plans its annual meeting in January while the Columbia Oil Company sets January 8 for theirs. Multiple mortgage records yesterday included a largest for 1 50. Isabella Furnace will begin a new blast furnace of 17 by 75 feet. Babcock Wilcox moved offices to the Lewis building. Haselwood Oil pays its fortieth quarterly dividend, at 1 4 percent, checks to be mailed in January. Westmoreland Specialty near Grapevines will start a depot furnace in early January. An application seeks to form East End Safe Deposit Company. Realty rumors on Fort Avenue persist with few facts. Pittsburg Plate Glass stockholders will meet January 2 to empower directors to sell or lease real estate. Brush Electric’s favorable ruling does not affect Westinghouse Electric. Williamsport telegram notes Consolidated Lumber assigns to John A. Zellers. operates two sawmills near Lycoming Creek. La Noris Company stockholders to meet. more funding discussed. R H Huppiston sold four and a half acres at Laurel station for 99,000 to a group of young investors. land part of old Monitor pore overlooking the Ohio River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arsenal Bank
Columbia Oil Company
Isabella Furnace Company
Babcock & Wilcox Company
Lewis Building
Haselwood Oil Company
Westmoreland Specialty Company
Erage Otras
Grapevines
Lépot Furnace
Thomas Brown
Thomas Mellon
John W. Tim
William H. Denniston
W. F. McCook
East End Safe Deposit Company
Forth Avenue
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
Brush Electric Company
Fort Wayne Company
Brush Company
Westinghouse Electric Company
Waterhouse
Williamsport
Consolidated Lumber Company
J. Corcoran
John A. Zellers
Carenaoee
Lycoming Creek
la Noris Company
R. H. Huppiston
Laurel Station
Kilbeck Township
Fort Wayne Road
Ohio River
New Year’s receptions in Washington shrink amid punch ban
Washington correspondence notes fewer New Year’s calls as punch is dropped from tradition. By 1890 the first of January gatherings will be limited to the White House, Cabinet mansions, and a few Senate and Supreme Court households. Most society homes plan afternoon matinees and many large balls, with a growing cadre of hosts using butlers to collect cards from visiting Congressmen.
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Washington
New York Snc
White House
Senate
Supreme Court
Washington Society
Kansas
Iowa
Maine
Mrs Partington Returns to Public Life in Humorous Quip
The familiar Mrs Partington, long associated with the city’s humor, has reemerged with a lighthearted remark that reflects her characteristic wit and sharp social observations.
Markets By Wire Slow Wheat Declines Across Markets
A fragmented wire market report shows slow trading in wheat with May and December futures down. Prices weak except for some steady trends in cash flour and oats while corn and rye soften and lard and pork goods slide. shipments and receipts mixed across Chicago Philadelphia Minneapolis and Baltimore with limited demand.
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Chicago
Mone
New York
Daokomee
Muscovada
Bobeen
Philadelphia
WBA Ac
Penonylvenia
Mixneapolis
Minneapolis
Ember
Baltimore
Wool Market Recap Across Regions Slows in Quiet Sale
A fragmented report shows a subdued wool market with limited sales and steady yet quiet price tones. Buyers in Philadelphia Ohio Michigan and Western states show cautious demand for coarse mid and fine wools while Eastern shipments and No 1 1 308s face slow activity amid scattered bids.
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St. Louis
Philadelphia
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Montana
Territorial
Boston
Thoere
Oregon
Prokammay Ae
Saga
Michigan Xat
Delaine Saska Ieckaes Flesoes
Delaine A
Whisky Market Sees Steady Prices for Maskhed Demand
The whisky market reports brisk demand for Maskhed with prices holding at 102. Buyers show consistent interest as merchants note stable pricing while inventories adjust to the strong consumer interest.
Domestic Markets Santa 1938 Sugar Coffee and Provisions
Market notes from Pittsburgh December 27 1938 show weakness in sugars and lower price prospects. Coffee remains firm and New Year's fruit demand is active. Cabbage supplies are up with steady prices. poultry and eggs slow. dairy and nuts show mixed movement with multiple regional prices listed.
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Pittsbburg Disratch
Fawwar
Ceauntry
Elgin
Mie
Ohicoa
Eeas
Nbillie
York
Poand
Vernon Caesar
Jamaica
Senate
Grocery trade slows as year ends and prices dip
The market notes weak sugar and firmer coffee porks while overall grocery trade stays quiet near year end. After January first a livelier demand is expected, with varied listings for roasters, spices, dried fruits, preserved goods, citrus and canned seafood.
Grain Exchange Carload Trains and Prices Noted
On the Grain Exchange floor a bulletin lists carload movements including bulk middlings at 18 W for 1 car, Laimothy hay at 11 W, various rye and hay movements between Pittsburg Cincinnati St Louis Baltimore and Ohio, Pittsburg and Western, and Pittsburg Lake Erie lines. Prices shown for No 2 yellow corn and wheat varieties with notes on oats and barley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grain Exchange
P. RR
Pittsburg
Fr. Wayne
Chicago
Cincinnati
St Louis
Baltimore and Ohio
Pittsburg and
Western
Lake Erie
Ivanin
Prices Furnished by Armour and Be
Fragmented OCR notes list prices and fees provided by Armour and Be with unclear figures and ranges. The text is incomplete, offering few concrete values or names beyond the brands mentioned.
Meat on the Hoop at East Linerty Stock Yards
A December shipment report from the Pirrasvas Disraton office lists cattle and beef goods sent to New York, noting market conditions as fair to prime with quantities and prices. The damaged OCR fragment references shipments, receipts, and stockyard activity with several legible entity names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirrasvas Disraton
Feipay
New York
Antian Eniique Mans
Live cattle market report from Kansas City and Omaha
Telegraph report notes mixed cattle prices with calves near normal at per pound and western cattle steady to higher. Large receipts include 4400 head Kansas City and 700 head western feeder lots. hogs and sows also mentioned with firm to higher tones and mixed demand across regions.
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Poanda
Kansas
Ciry—Uattle
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Iron Trade Review
FIEM
British Iron Markets
Pat
Dilemarn
Boston Gazette
Butler’s Big Plant
Salt and Chemical Company
Butler Salt and Chemical Company
Butler
Joseph Brittain
Pennsylvan
Messrs. Hammond & Son
Old Pennsylvania Forges
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Mansfield
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lima of
Lima
Baku
Russia
Mendelieff
Quinnemont
W. Va
Bureau of Anthracite Coal Statistics
Pew
Eventween Rees Elt
Floimond Unies
Wemera
Onan
Rualerwome
Chearingy
Balanon
Spd
DeLimra— Clearing
Balene
sLospax
Bank of E
Bank of Evant
Anring
Wee Ee Propertiee
Hanked
Bank of France
France
Berlin
Imperial E Bank
Trnpistan
J. B. Beeeneee K
T. Ges
Gem M
Lize
É&T
Weas
John M. Cakiey & Co
Pisteburg
Petoleum Exchange Racueenee Neue Koon
A. B. McGrow
Wall Street
Bouda Wenk
Fon
Gil Hy Ing
Cotton Ol Trust
Cotton
Sur
Ce L
Neds G. 1
G&l
Tyrol
Hosaing
Hudson
Erie & Western
Koulrvne
Texas
New York Central
N.Y
Saane
Las Norreikas
Ohio & Missisal
Northern Pacific
Enon Sn Redeersn Rene “ Oy
Aden Ose Philadel, & Heads
Richmana
W. Pf,t
Hichmond -P.T. Minn
Union Pacific
Gitstecenese Tose Ee Wabash Tay Western Union
Wheeling & L. Trust
Chicago Gas Trust
Marece
Whisky Market
Guxza Corres
Java
Maracaibo
Caracas
Peaberry
la Guayra
Maracas
San
Elaine
Nina
Sten Crystal Higgins
Shore
George's Cad
Blwcaer
Porsche
Timothy
Menta
Armourean Ne Be
Telegraph
Nashville American
Senator Quay
Somnia
Oops
Edgar Wakefield
Bully Hayes
Carter
Ndé
Jaan
Jam D. Callery
John W. Taylor
City Savings Bank
Sixth Ave
Smithfield
Juirrs
Joseph Horne & CO
Wood and Liberty Sts
Holiday Trade
Ayia
Syetars
Srokers—Financial
Beerter Ie Lee
Deena
John M. Oakley & CO
Sixth ST
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