A Happy New Year Prospects Across Trade
A New York December dispatch reports a confident forecast for 1890 across wholesale dry goods, railroads, and trading houses. Leaders like John Claflin and W L StrongPredict a larger, steadier business year with strong cotton prices and robust overseas demand, while railroads and grocers expect improved activity and exports to rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kprolal
Dietator
New York
John Claflin
H. B. Claf
Outlook Bright for Pittsburg Industries in Coming Year
Interv iews with leading Pittsburg businessmen outline a strong year ahead. Bankers John Scully and Charles Dean report record iron and steel activity with high ore consumption and rising orders. Postmaster John B. Larkin notes 50 percent growth in money order receipts since 1885, while wholesale merchants report firm prices and steady stocks as industry prosperity spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
John Scully
First National Bank
Lake Superior
Charles Dean
Union National Bank
Sean
John B. Larkin
Ae. Porter
Ae Rheonaldson
Ee aArgent Wholesale Mil Weikbosipets
Fortisburg
Schmerts
Ostreet
Business Optimism Amidst Postwar Prosperity Says Campbell
William Campbell of Campbell & Co. reports that Pittsburgh has entered a prosperous era, with weather favorable to woolens and furs. He notes steady trade over the past three months, orders placed for the future, and full employment across industries, predicting a strong year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Strong
Central National A Eee
Walter Stanton
Converse, Stanton & Callen
Sesson
Pest
Harry Stewart
Pitteburg
William Campbell
7 Avenue
Pbell & Ok
Jay Gould Sees Hopeful 1890 Economic Outlook
Jay Gould, stationed at the Western Union building, shares a cautiously optimistic view of 1890. He notes improved transportation and demand after a year of high money rates, expects relief as the new year begins, and cites strong iron production and upside in commodities, stocks, and bonds on a low base. He also comments on anthracite prices and demand, suggesting adjustments could restore consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Berwind
Colorado Coal Sod Iron Company
Berwind
Elso
New Yor
Jay Gould
Western Union
Goreemes
Calli
Roy
Business Outlook Bright for 1909 Trade in Philadelphia
Philadelphia merchants and financiers report an excellent outlook for next year. Thomas Cochran of the Guarantee Trust and Safe Deposit Company expresses confidence in the ensuing 12 months, with J. Townsend of Cambria Iron Company also quoted as optimistic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Dispatch
Thomas Cochran
Guarantee Trust and Safe Deposit Company
J. Ar Townsend
Prsaiden
Cambria Iron. Com
St. Louis Faces Bright Trade Outlook for Coming Year
A December review of the St. Louis business scene projects a favorable year ahead as leaders across major trades express confidence in renewed activity and growth in trade and traffic through the coming months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Anxiety About the Tariff
Chicago businessmen show reluctance to discuss prospects due to dissatisfaction with the tariff issue and current business conditions. The telegram from Curacao notes limited willingness to share views on economic outlooks amid tariff tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New England Businessmen Anticipate Record Trade in 1890
Boston dispatch notes that after a slow period New England merchants foresee a strong year ahead. They plan substantial investments and larger sales volumes in 1890, signaling renewed confidence and aggressive expansion efforts despite earlier uncertainties.
Fraudulent Divorce Leads to Bigamy Case in Carcago
Mrs Julis Dix sought a divorce form in court alleging it was signed by lawyer Charles J Beattie and witnessed a marriage. the document claimed to grant a decree against Charles A Dix. She paid 35 for the fraud and says Dix desertion and drunkenness were cited. This is Beattie’s third time involved in producing fake divorces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcago
Julis Dix
Court House
Shepard
Superior Court
Charles J. Beattie
Charles A. Dix
Charis
Beattie
C J
Maeri
Don Cole
Bennett
Dix
Chu Fong Arraigned in Swindle Case In New York
Chu Fong the emart gong Chiisman who vanished after alleged swindles totaling about 30 000 against Chinese and Americans was arraigned at the Tombs. Wong Lee and Dich Poy merchants stood as sureties for 1500 and 750 on promissory notes for Sing Yoew fictitious secretary of the Chinese Relief Society. A cash sum and a Bowery Bank certified check for 2700 were found on him, drawn and endorsed by the Kwong Hong Long Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mprcal Telegham
Chu Fong
Wong Lee
Dich Poy
Sing Yoew
Chinese Relief Society
Bowery Bank
Kwong Hong Long Company
First snow pilehard hits the city in season
December snow began falling this afternoon causing heavy disruption citywide with several blocks blocked by the deep accumulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ss. Clonp
Minx
Bismarck Socialists Expulsion Bill Faces Doubt in Reichstag
Reports from Berlin indicate Prince Bismarck may not push the Socialist expulsion measure as the Reichstag debates it. Meanwhile Rio’s political upheaval prompts Britain, Italy and Germany to delay recognizing the Brazilian Republic pending elections and stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Bismarck
Germany
Italy
England
Bismarck
National Liberal Party
Bachler
Prince
Reichstag
No Fear of Republican Rise in Portugal as Rio Scene Shifts
Advices from Lisbon indicate republican propaganda in Portugal has been paralyzed by despotic rule in Rio de Janeiro. A strong popular reaction favors the monarch as the German Diet committee acts to restrain revolutionary influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Lisbon
Peres
Conference in Vienna to convene on January fifteenth
Five Germans and five Czechs will attend the conference in Vienna on January 15 with Count Taffee presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tween
Vienna
Count Taffee
Wreck on Chesapeake and Ohio kills ten near White Sulphur Springs
A westbound C&O vestibule train derailed near White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. Ten passengers died and a hospital report cited severe injuries. Dr. W. P. Goldwell treated victims as others arrived. local women assisted the injured and crews investigated possible causes including worn rails and rotten ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesepeake
Ohio Road
Crameston
W. Va
White Sulphur Springs
New York
Cincinnati
United States
Ceronney
Elatienter
Hace Monnison
Charleston
J. W. Tom
Newsboy
Lexington
Bacanale
Proffitt
Ake Ger
Howardsville
Winton
Caldwell
Kan
Naison Heaton
Claremont
Mareen
Bothan County
Edward Brown
Aviegheny
Hannibal
Sarbonne
Onder
H. Sen
W. Fuller
Geena
D . W. P. Goldwell
Cara
Ares
Alderman Carlisle Clears Liquor and Sunday Labor Cases
In court yesterday Alderman Carlisle presided over 18 cases. Mrs. Wilhelmina Fierst and Mrs. Herron were fined 50 dollars for illegal liquor sales. Mrs. O’Brien also 50 dollars. Christ Baldenbecker and Mrs. Snyder fined 25 dollars for Sunday labor. Anna Jackson fined 50 dollars for selling beer and whisky without license. Three Sunday sale cases postponed. six for worldly employment, many details withheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Carlisle
Wilhelmina Fierst
Penn Avenue
Herron
O’brien
Thirty-fourth Street
Christ Baldenbecker
Snyder
White Hot Campaign in Jackson Democrats Rally
A heated Jackson campaign report describes a large Democratic meeting with speakers including FE Barksdale State Attorney General Miller and Robert Powell of Anton. The address claims threats of violence by the opposition and warns that murder could be the outcome if acts occur, urging harsh punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Miss
FE. Barksdale
Miller
Robert Powell
Anton
Jackson
Committee of 100
Calp's Curious Hair Ball Found in Calf Stomach
Hartford report describes David L. Gaines showing a 10 by 11 inch hair ball pulled from a calf killed last week. The object, formed from hairs eaten by licking, is irregular yet symmetrical with a directional curl. It could have killed the animal if not discovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
David L. Gaines
Peach and pear trees boom in Hunterdon county orchards
In Beverpee, New Jersey on December 23, peach trees are near full bloom in several Hunterdon county orchards. Longtime growers report unprecedented late season blooms as branches show strong indications of flowering in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverpeee
N. J
Hunterdon County
Foreigners Landed and Local Incidents Reported
Report notes LM2 foreigners landed yesterday and reports several local events including a transplanted newspaper from Nebraska to Washington and a mill fire at Hopesor’s histary mill with losses. Also mentions the City of Berlin liner arrival from New York to Liverpool and a deceased person in Biatae’s sister context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Tribune
Nebraska
Washington
Hopesor
Kilwareen
New Georgia
Susan L. Trawwoop
City of
Berlin
New York
Liverpool
Saltese
Third Warehouse Fire Strikes Wormser Glass Firm
The Wormser Glass Company warehouse at Laughlin Station on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad burned last night, causing about 15000 in losses. Isaac E. Wormser said the fire likely started from a locomotive spark and that only part of the building was insured. The firm plans immediate rebuilding in iron, noting this is the third fire in three years and threatening shipment orders due after January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whyland
Thurber, Whyland & Iocsery Ieee
Boriness
Pan-American Congress
Mr. Wallace
Francis H
Austin, Nichols & Co
New York
Wormser Glass Company
Coughlin Station
Baltimore and Ohio
Issac E. Wormser
Wormast Glass Scencer Laughlin
B. O
St White Best
Issac E. Wormeser
Seenu
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Pene Gill
Apieaiel Sasthasieios
Comereherent
Assistant Superintendent Seeks Embezzler Morgan A Norris
R G Linden of Pinkerton's Detective Agency requests the arrest of Morgan A Norris who is wanted on embezzlement charges. Linden reports Norris fled to Philadelphia where bail may be posted as authorities pursue him on the case involving crest Berane and a damaged asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Mara
R. G. Linden
Pinkerton
Philadelphia
Morgan A. Norris
Berane
Pittsburg Firms Bid on Navy Cruiser Materials
Pittsburg steel manufacturers including Jones & Laughlin and Spang Steel and Iron Company prepare bids for boiler and sheeting plates armor plate framing iron for United States gun boats Nos. 5 and 6 and a practice vessel of 800 tons. Bids open in Washington January 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
United States
Jones & Laughlin
Spang Steel and Iron Company
Washington
Fire Burns Stable Among George Holmes Horses
At 58 Arthur Street a large stable owned by George Holmes a scavenger by trade burned this morning. Holmes had several horses plus wagons and hay. all horses perished along with two wagons and hay. Loss exceeds $1000. Cause unknown.
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George Holmes
Arthur Street
Holmes
Building Permits Filed for Additions and Home on Mifflin Street
James Herdman of Wood Street filed a permit yesterday to add and alter a building at a cost of 2850 dollars. Mrs. Cregen obtained a permit for a two story frame house on Mifflin Street in the Seventeenth ward with a projected cost of 900 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Herdman
Wood Street
Cregen
Mifflin Street
Seventeenth Ward
Sharpsburg Man Falls From Building
John Riddle of Sharpsburg fell from a rooftop yesterday while repairing it. He suffered a fractured thigh and head injuries. Drs. Robinson and Black were summoned to treat him at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Riddle
Sharpsburg
Drs. Robinson
Black
Newsboy Home Benefit Aids Refitting Project
Managers of the Newsboy's Home celebrate a successful benefit at Bijon and plan to pay off the home's debt, then refurbish and refurnish the facility.
Found His Old Father at Christmas Meeting
Michael Langdon meets his long lost father in Crcrcrxmi city after twenty years. Langdon, now wealthy, learns his father has lived as an infirmary inmate since his wife and two children died long ago. The son reunites with the father then plans to take him west for care and comfort in his remaining days.
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Michael Langdon
Aer Spendini
Far West
Seriag Tay
Michael
Soci
Lockport Glass Works Resume After Wage Strife
Lockport Glass Works will resume operations on Monday as furnaces restart and blowers return to the old wage scale. The five week strike followed a proposed wage reduction by the Glass Manufacturers Association of the Eastern division, a move opposed by Eastern producers and supported by Western workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockport Glass
Lockpoet
Glass Manufacturers’ Association
Manufacturers’ Association
United States
Allehhenies
Uel
Western Glassblowers’ Union
Pennsylvania
Duel in a basement bowling alley shocks New York
A December 23 report from New York describes Major O' Dey and Captain James Riordon engaging in a basement duel linked to alleged military jealousy. Riordon disarmed O' Dey with apparent skill. the outcome and full details remain unclear due to fragmented text.
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New York
Christmas
O’ Dey
James Riordon
Connor
Chinese Actors on their Upp ers in New York
The Royal Chinese Swin Tein Lok Theatrical Company remains in town on hard times. They subsist on free lunches while seeking a windfall or loan to salvage $100,000 worth of costumes with no offers forthcoming.
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Royal Chinese Swin Tein Lok Theatrical Company
Rialto
Se Pattientuairacegrary Vege
Harbor Coal Barges Set To Sail This Week
Barge fleet builds in the harbor over a week and is expected to depart today. The Acorn heads a tow for Thos Fawcett and Sons followed by the Tom Dodsworth for 8 and the Dick Fulton for ONeill and Co. Sai Morenforth leads for the Advance Coal Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acorn
Thos. Fawcett & Sons
Tom Dodsworth
Dick Fulton
O'Neill & Co
Sai Morenforth
Advance Coal Company
Grand Display of Gold Watches for New Year Gifts
An advertiser offers a large stock of gold watches from first class factories including Elgin and other brands for clearance. Fancy cases and plain models are available with low margins as the dealer aims to move stock quickly before New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse Industrial Watch Club
Vis- Elgin
Altha Ham
Brooklyn son shoots mother then kills himself
A Brooklyn man killed his frail mother after days of nursing her, then wounded himself fatally in a grim flare of despair. Authorities say his mind was unbalanced by constant attendance and worry over her illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Victoria Schilling Deing Struggles With Consumption
Victoria Morosias Schilling, staying in her father’s house, suffers from consumption. Lovers’ passion and blighted affection frame a tale where August, a street car conductor, returns home for dinner the last time. she later vanishes after their quarrel over a dental visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreraroe
Victoria Morosias Schilling
Pining
Caught It on the Wing at City Music Event
Audience witnesses a chaos scene as birds break loose during a performance on Lee Street. A man named Wit or Witoe clings to his prize amid the scramble while stewards pursue the errant birds.
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Lee Street
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New York Central Railroad
J. D. Layng
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Calp
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Dalon Avenue House
Grand Street
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Hastern
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Weater
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Abe Ee
Victoria Schilling Deing
Academy of Music
Trick Bird
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