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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1890

Page

7

Fresh Rumors on St Peter's Church Property Deals

The article reports on rumors surrounding the St Peter's Protestant Episcopal Church property at Grant and Diamond streets. It quotes attorney firm comments denying active offers, mentions a possible sale price around 250000, and notes interest from parties including Carnegie Library and other developers. It also covers related railway bills, school demographics, and English safety innovations in mills.

St Peter's Protestant Episcopal Church Grant and Diamond Streets Fourth Avenue Besvy Carnegie Library Henry A. Weaver William Halpin C. L. Magee Fifth Avenue Grant Street Carnegie Free Library Fifth Stenue

Bearish currents weigh on Vis Ow market trading

The market was dull and weak with broad bearish pressures including New York stock shrinkage, fires, Congress troubles, and the Washington disaster. Many stocks showed fractional gains or losses with limited activity, and several issues such as Marine National Bank and Philadelphia Gas moved modestly while others fell back.

New York Congress Washington Marine National Bank Switch and Signal Chartiers Wheeling Gas Lester Eee Soteren

Stock Sales Totals Appear Large Across Major Firms

New York trading yesterday showed total stock sales at 44,489 shares with Chicago Illinois and East Illinois firm listings, Delaware Lackawanna and Western, Louisville and Nashville, and other names including Union Pacific and Northwestern Transcontinental. The report names Pacific and Reading, Richmond and West Point, St Paul and more, highlighting cross market activity.

Noria Union Switch New York Chicago Tllinois Delaware Lackawanna

Among The Bankers Exchange Report Shows Demand

Banking rooms reported a good business demand for money with abundant supply and weakish rates though largely unchanged. The note mentions call money in New York and quotes various banks and figures, outlining the day’s market mood and liquidity conditions amid a busy financial backdrop.

Tee York

World Money and Bank Clears Across Cities

New York Clearings report totals 9107 116002 balances with 15490900 and 1724 725 respectively. Philadelphia Clearings show 14264596 balances and 2112158. The Bank of England bullion today stands at 32002 pounds while bar silver is 444d per ounce. Chicago Clearings reach 12740 and New York exchange quotes a 24 premium. Money in fair demand at 6 percent for call and 7.48 percent for time loans.

New York England BenLix Imperial Bank of Germany New York Exchange

Dull Oil Market Opens with Declines and Light Trade

The oil market opened dull with steady declines in prices and light trading all day. Sales hit 106, 105 4 and lower as futures drifted downward while the day closed near the day’s low. Saturday’s volume reached 514,000 barrels amid overall weak activity. The Stone Eypher field expansion affects Shanopin territory, while the Joseph Donley farm sale in Washington field moves to Jennings & Co for cash.

Pittsburg McCalmont Oil Company Oecheny County Imine Cork Joseph

Washington Wildcatters Eye Big Oil Find

A well at Simeon Wilson site near Wasnrretos Pennsylvania shifted from dry hole to oil producer after gas gushed from the hole and 40 feet of oil were reported. If confirmed, the discovery could unlock a largely undeveloped region and spark many new wells.

Wasnrretos Simeon Wilson

Flowing Tea Barrels an Hour at Moore Farm

Lucinda Sleaper & Co. struck oil at well No.3 on the Moore farm today. Oil flow reported at ten barrels per hour before production ceased at 1900 hours after hitting sand in the well.

Dirfaton Clarion Lucinda, Sleaper & Co Moore Farm

Refined Liverpool Trade Quotation Noted

A terse item records a price quote from a Liverpool firm linked to Be Rig 4Co. and Sembee Pek Exchange. It cites PH 4 qats and a $104 figure, with mentions of HRefined and a noted notice.

Liverpool

Petroleum market reports early February fluctuations

The report notes petroleum prices opening around 1 and closing near 106 with clearance data for barrels and ships. Trading was uneven with strong opening and fading activity, then steadying at close, while block exchange shows opening prices around 105 to 106 and total sales figures.

Braprorp Crry Paani Ossan

Lands and houses sold at lively pace in city market

J E Glass sold for EL Porter a three story brick house on Craft avenue for 15000. Baltensperger Williams sold a six room frame dwelling at Mt Washington for 2700. J C Reilly sold a 60 by 40 foot lot with one story brick building on Forbes and Marion for 4000 cash. Mortgage activity included 6000 on a city property and 2000 mortgage in the Twenty third ward.

J. E. Glass Fifth Avenue Black & Baird EL. Porter Craft Avenue Baltensperger & Williams Fourth Avenue William Mincinger Belonda Lowen Streets Mt. Washington J.C. Reilly Diamond Street William Hans Henry Davis Forbes and Marrion Street James W W. A. Hoeveler Rippey St. Clair Mellon Hoeveler BK. Uovic & Co Twentyreto Alles Oneare Avenue Pittsbohack & Ay J. Dunlevy, Jr Dun

New York stocks close steadily weaker with Pacific Mail rebound fading

New York February 8 stock market opened firm but failed to sustain gains as most issues declined. Pacific Mail rose on Hatch party support but could not hold its peak, dropping about 11 percent from its high amid broad weakness and light trading volume.

New York Pacific Mail Hufos Hatch Chiongs Ak 5

Market weakness drags shares as bears press Chicago area

The market fails to rally as holders reluctant to sell amid declines. Reports focus on earnings drops and liquidation fears, with Chicago East Illinois and Rock Island stock weakness signaling broader pressure. Coal and New England stay firm while bonds dull. overall declines rise with few new quotations.

Aote Dee Br Bersoan Rock Island Chicago Illinois Erenners Somences Agar East Ilinois New England East Illinois Rock A Northwestern Colorado Coal Burlington and Quincy St. Paul Iate Wodin New York Stock Exchange Whitney Autepheneon Fourth Avenue

Philadelphia Stock Quotations Reported by Whitney and Stephenson

Closing quotations of Philadelphia stocks as compiled by Whitney and Stephenson brokers. The page lists market bets and bid figures for various listed firms with notes on exchanges and trading venues.

Philadelphia Whitney & Stephenson Fourth Avenue New York Exma

Pennsylvania Railroads and local finance notes

Reports note manager Chaplin remains home sick on Neville Island. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad January earnings expected to exceed 1829. Pittsburg and Castle Shannon Railroad holds annual election February 14. Pennsylvania National Bank opens in former Lawrence Bank building. Alfred Parsons of Dollar Savings Bank dies near Ingram station. Northern Pacific December surplus after fixed charges 114,974 with prior year deficit 142,764. Pennsylvania Railroad reportedly selling tickets by monthly payments amid public curiosity.

Chaplin Clearing House Neville Island Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Pittsburg Castle Shannon New Pennsylvania National Bank Lawrence Bank Alfred Parsons Dollar Savings Bank Ingram Station Agentleman Aker

Drygoods Market Faces Steady Demand and Cautious Outlook

The week opened with improved demand in drygoods and fair business, staple cotons in better request and a strong tone. Heavy yarn sheetings moved upward while wide sheetings may advance. suppliers remain cautious amid light supplies and conservative outlooks for cotton and woolen goods.

New Yours

Grain production totals show mixed increases and declines

The compiled Sino Feb report lists crops with changes: corn 51,482,519 bushels down 1,? million. oats 5,164,? bushels up 23,535. rye 1,018,403 up 92,200. barley 1,995,211 down 55,608. Final figures indicate varied shifts across commodities.

Wie

Analysis of Santos Trade Receipts and Stock Figures

The fragment notes several figures: February week receipts and 45,00 bags, 7,000 reis, 4,000 clearances for the United States, 9 stock items, and 218,000 bare. Mentions 30,000 in unclear context. No full event or clear entities besides United States and Santos.

Santos United States

Metal Marnot ey Span ana never oka tS

February 1 report details irregularities at Tin Quiet and Saas site. Key figures include Lee and Eedait, with statements on proceedings and next steps. Authorities outline preliminary findings and planned follow ups.

Ana Never Oka Lee eeDaiet Saas al Tin

Health Tonic Promises Relief for Kidney Ailments

A vintage warning extols Hostetters Stomach Bitters as a wholesome diuretic stimulant to prevent renal disease. The ad links inaction of kidneys to constipation malaria and nervous rheumatism and claims improvement when the bitters are used.

Iron and Sompeny brew gains praise in Fron City

Iron and Sompeny promote an optimized brewhouse using cheltest agrediente to craft beer. Dealers and patrons along Fron City and Pittsburg celebrate leading brands in a regional beverage market.

Estrie Sompeny Cheltest Agrediente Pittsburg

Domestic Markets Update From Monday Trading

Market activity was scarce with limited movement across commodities. Fancy apples and firm onions noted as notable items while butter and cereals held steady. seeds demand slow due to weather and muddy roads.

May wheat gains amid speculation and quiet demand

Markets by Wire report a May driven session with Chicago wheat opening matching Saturday close, up 1 3/4 cents, then fluctuating as speculative demand pressed top prices. Rumors of a Kansas Nebraska rate cut weighed on selling while May futures saw strong interest from three large houses. Corn and other grains traded with mixed activity amid receipts expectations and steady to firmer prices for some classes, while produce and meats showed varied moves across markets.

Chicago Kansas Nebraska Kansas City Orane Bette Cae Corona Julie Tnt Pete New Orleans Dall City Eas Western Steam

Market Report from Pirrarvure DisPatcH Stock Sale

The 1690 market notes slow movement with hogs firmer and cattle and sheep steady to lower. West offerings dominate cattle with mixed quality. hogs rise per head, and sheep lambs remain light but price ranges hold overall. Receipts include buyers from Ohio Pennsylvania and New York with totals around 550 cattle and 1,101 hogs.

Pirrarvure Monobay Ecelpta Brat Zeigler L Gerson L. Rothschild A. Fromm Ohio J. Roa J. N. Roby Pennsylvania J. Reiber G. Filmer Chizelgler J. A. Jack Ant & Ball Sanford & Langdon Chicago L. Zeigier J. A. Franks Sanford & On Needy & Smith Williams & Co J. Buchanan J. McMurtre Sergeant & Bell G. Fisnner Herr's Island East Liberty Erie Liverpool Poet S Martinane Tomer Aalk Ieee Jam Ayers Ular Choime Kansas City

Shipping losses and fires across ports and towns

Reports from ports on the Clyde and Baltimore note ship failures and repair needs. A steamer Kingsdale carrying iron ore grounds ashore near Baltimore needing lightening before floating. Ottawa car shed fire damages include Lady McDonald's private car and the official car. Fire at the Metropolitan Block damages machinery and grounds. A crest of accidents follows a general wave of financial and health concerns across multiple regions.

London Times Parnell Osborn & Remington Cincinnati Ernst Frederick Kingsdale Parazuelos Baltimore London Standard Inden Constantinople Athens Firman William O. Shank James’ Ho Cincinnat Peng George E. Fell American Rock Cael Louisville, Ky Indian Department la Grippe Sarcee Calcaere James Bi James Bright Kirkland Township Adama County Ind Danville Gand Joseph Clot Lady McDonald Ottawa

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