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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1892

Page

3

Iron Trade Slips From Steady Pace With Record January Sales

The Iron and Steel trade shows no improvement since last week as prices fall and consumption lags. January raw iron sales reach a record 173,995 tons, exceeding last January by 88,933 tons, while producers warn the market may tighten as consumer stock depletes and mills struggle to meet demand.

Disratcn Provences Purpay Wosk Thomas Piz Iron Company Prades Oogit Pittsburg Reef Philadelphia Pittsarz San Francisco Ixos Gonr Bessemer Willets Grar

Better Feeling in Iron Trade Despite No Price Rise

In Brearcuas Alabama February 1 Special reports a steadier mood in iron production though prices stay flat. Furnaces have declined offers that would have been accepted weeks ago as quotations for foundry iron hold at No 1 foundry 12, No 2 foundry 11, No 3 foundry 8. The shift reflects demand realignment and coke sulphur removal experiments update the Birmingham market.

Brearcuas Ala Gmiy Forge Birmingham

Fair run at Cincinnati reports mixed iron market

Rogers Brown and Co say dealers see a fair run of ply iron orders recently, small and many in number, reflecting demand for immediate needs while others hedge for earlier delivery. Southern irons stay steady, Lake Superior iron moves slowly, and bank funds remain scarce with rates easing. Producers hold with hope of a turn soon, risk of reduced output if delay persists.

Rogers, Brown & Co Mayers Southern Irons Southern Car Lake Superior United States

Not A Boom In Pig Iron Market At Chicago Caicaco

In Chicago Caicaco February 5 dealers report continued active pig iron business with strong demand from Northern and Southern coke buyers. Large contracts placed with yearlong deliveries, prices below prior lows. Charcoal furnaces largely inactive with Lake Superior furnaces holding at 70, two or three firms refuse to sell below 1790. Outlook shows no price improvement despite good general business and heavy iron consumption. Manufacturers expected price stiffening, but were disappointed. market remains steady over the past 29 days.

Stra Louisville and Nashville Railroad Carnegie Bros & Co Cambria Iron Comar Southern Caicaco Rogers, Brown & Merwinany Lake Superior Chicago

Roters Brown Co Sees No Iron Market Activity

Pallaperreta February 5 special report notes no iron market sales this week. Roters Brown & Co state they believe in frank talk and hitting the nail on the head. Furnacemen remain hopeful about future activity.

Commodity Market Snapsheet Briefs Feb 5

New York markets report mixed commodity prices with Victten steady at 17 dollars, American at 73. Quiet and weak notes for lake trade around 10 to 90. Lend doll and easy for domestic goods around 4 15. Tin shows steady movement in Straits near 319 60.

New York Apie Fisu Caleifornia Salon France Domo Foolienh Moses Lily the Waller Uae Doren

Fresh Market Trends Report From Bermuda to Gulf Ports

The market basket notes slow Diamond market stalls, fresh Bermuda vegetables, Gulf of Mexico potatoes onions and beets, and very active strictly fresh eggs with sharp advances. Butter is scarcer and pork and poultry supply ample. fish trade slow. Oysters scarce but firm, florists report fair demand with slightly lower prices.

Gulf of Mexico Edie Isaac Malaga

Wool markets show steady demand and quiet New York trade

Primaperrain and Nostox report wool markets as steady or quiet with modest demand. Texas and California wools sell slowly. Montana and Western wools fetch limited prices. Oregon and Michigan fleeces command modest premiums. washed and unmerchantable wools remain steady. Australian carpet wools noted with limited activity.

New York Texas St. Louis Nostox Montana Territory California Oregon Sun Onio Michigan Delaine Scbme

Drygoods Market News From New York Trade Desk

In New York on February 5 reports show Hathermore business in the drygoods market with larger buyers arriving. Prices are generally ready. exceptions occur only when an upward trend appears. Nine-ounce linens saw a small advance while prints rise in demand as buyers show renewed interest.

New York Hathermore

Lumbermen Convention to Discuss Leading Questions

A Pittsburgh article notes plans for a national lumber manufacturers convention in Washington on the 23rd to address Canadian log and lumber imports and press Congress to reimpose duties. Investments surge in Pitt towns with real estate expansion in East Liberty, Wilkinsburg, Homestead, and nearby districts as builders and developers eye Penn and Frankstown avenues.

East Liberty Penn Avenue Beatty Street Kuhn Warmcastle Penn and Frankstown Pittsburg Kensington Wilkinsburg Homestead Sharpsburg Wilmerding Ellwood Uncle Sam Lumber Manufacturers United States Congress Washington Southern Lumber Manufacturers’ Association of New Orleans

Home Securities Rise On Bullish Trading Day

The article reports a bullish trading day with about 1,000 shares changing hands as several securities moved up. Birmingham and Duquesne Tractions surged while Central Traction and Switch and Signal also showed strong gains, despite rapid, questionable price moves.

Citizens Birmingham Central Birminham Bitiniaehase Citizens’ National Bank Central Traction Manchester Philadelphia Pleasant Valley Duquesne

Bears Outclass Bears in Stock Market Turning Point Rally

New York stock activity showed gains as bears failed to sustain yesterday’s decline. Coal stocks led strength while Atchison bonds pressured the market. Distillers rallied after a prior drop, lifting other issues. Readings for rail and utility stocks were mixed with overall small advances and notable gains in Reading, Jersey Central, and Louisville and Nashville.

New York Bears Atchison Securities St. Paul Louisville Nashville Edison Electric Raie Doglers Western Union Jersey Central Delaware and Hudson Distillers Louisville and Nashville Reading Lackawanna and Atchison Chicago Gas Erie Missouri Pacific Northwestern North American New Jersey Central Northern Pacific Pref New England Richmond West Point Omaha Union Pacific

Desert Mines Sale Terms From Fragmented List

A fragmented OCR list cites mining claims and holdings across California Nevada and Ontario with values and percentages. Notable items include Consolidated California and Virgin, Eureka Consolidated and Ophir holdings, Ophir 900 and Sierra Twevatta entries alongside Union Consolidated and Yellow Jacket with varying quantities and prices.

Money Market Holds For Full Interest Rates Encouraged

City bankers report moderate activity with excess supply and no rate change. Outlook for spring trade boosts hopes for full rates as clearings reach 2 059 565 53 and balances 409 790 69. On call money in New York was easy at 4 1-4 to 2 per cent with loans closed offered. sterling quotes steady at 6 5 for 0 day bills and 8 7 for demand.

The Journal of Finance New York Paris

Closing Bond Quotations From a Historic Market Page

A compact list of closing bond quotations across various issuers and regions. It notes prices and yields for entities including U S reg agencies, Canadian and U K issues, along with metropolitan and provincial securities and debentures. The entries reference Northwestern and St Louis market names alongside general notes on rates and settlements.

Bank clearings and balances across major exchanges

The report lists bank clearings and balances for New York and various exchange centers. Notable figures include New Year clearings at $151,486,037 with balances of $36,634.31 and other centers showing mixed percentages and par values.

Cutcaco New York Exchange Lotte Clearings Bals Sr. Lotz New York Menisis Bhosros Exla Paitapstrata

Live Stock Markets See Varied Prices Across Cities

Cattle receipts and shipments listed for key markets including New York, Chicago, Kansas City, Cincinnati, La Boille, St. Louis with mixed changes. Hogs show steady to higher trends in several regions. sheep and lambs also move, with prices noted for native, mixed, and best grades.

New York Reeves Bec Chicago Kansas City Cincinnati Crades Lambain St. Louis

Egg Markets Wild Prices Rise Amid Scarcity

Egg markets run wild as a great scarcity of honest fruit at all centers pushes prices higher. Retailers report tight supplies, with wholesalers citing weather and supply chain strains contributing to the spike. Local shoppers face fewer options and elevated costs across multiple outlets.

Prices and markets drift amid scarce eggs and firm dairy

Frightful demand mismatch drives eggs scarce and prices firm at 27c and 50c per dozen in St. Louis and Chicago. Dairy products hold at advance with cheese, butter, and creamery prices steady. Breakfast staples like coffee and sugars rise, while fruits, vegetables, and canned goods show mixed activity as markets risk higher costs.

St. Louis Chicago Elgin Creamery

New York Coffee Options Steady as Market Mixed

New York traders report coffee options steady with mixed activity and price marks. Rio spot remains firmer with No 7 grade noted. February figures show varied futures with several months quoted and prices ranging around current levels.

Iske Bartimony Peo Rio Init New Orleans Hage

Refined Tin Pail References in 2Lb and 5Lb Batches

Fragmentary OCR notes describe refined tin pails in various batch sizes including 2Ib pairs and 5-b tin pails, with mentions of 3-Il cams and Keb tim pails. The text is garbled and names or dates are unclear.

Upturn in Wheat Markets Sparks Bullish Chicago Trade

In Chicago detailed Chicago Board of Trade action shows bullish sentiment for wheat with advances to 9 1 4c and closing firm as shorts cover. Corn follows with gains, oats steady to firm, and hog futures firmer, amid strong cables and favorable export demand. Cash grain quotes list No 2 spring wheat around 7 3/4c to 8c and No 2 corn around 4c as markets react to European crop news and a possible modest year over year decrease in U S wheat production.

Chicago Inviin France Kansas Shorts May Chet Ty Oakien Chicago Board of Trade Eazx Felaary Milwatkee Sige Wise Minneapolis Sie Toledo

Late News In Brief From Across The World

A scatter of items including floods on the Danube and cholera quarantines in Jerusalem. Markets, politics, arrests, executions and crimes are touched, with notes on Prohibition party fusions, Mexican conditions, and a shipping crash in Europe. Names and places: Dangerfield, Kansas City, Chicago, Mexico, Paris, Jerusalem, Mexico City, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee.

Chicago Paris Oklahoma Democratic Central Committee Cleveland Prohibition Party People’s Party Michigan Mackenzie Jerusalem City of Mexico Mexico Beles William Kinney Soo”ling New York Talton Hall Tennessee City of Theodore Venn Robert Hughes Biue Earth City Minn Thomas Melrose Grantaburg England Ney William Puckett Henry Hall West Irvine Robert Charleton Henr Ky Mareey, Gerr & McBarocas Shes Wilkinson Europe Investigattaer Ee Meme Jonn Hamel William Bentt de Soto Hamel Vickas Stampa Leon Obregon San Antonio

Pine resin and turpentine markets report steady prices

Market notes show rosin and turpentine prices holding firm across cities. Rosin firm at around 1001 to 1400, crude turpentine steady with yellow dip and virgin listings. Savannah and other towns report stable demand and clear price ranges for strained and good strained rosin segments.

New York Wiilmingtox

Lottery Fight Not Ended in New Orleans

The Nae Data quotes E B Brutschnitt, anti Lottery Democratic Chairman, saying a Morris letter withdrawing his lottery proposition does not change the campaign or party stance. He notes lottery advocates seek constitutional changes to secure a new lottery in the new constitution on terms favorable to them, while the party remains with its current candidate.

New OxLeans Nae E. B. Brutschnitt Democratic Executive Committee John A. Morris Supreme Court of the United States Mississippi

Grain Market Report Shows Buyers Rule Cereal Prices

The Grain Exchange reports no sales on call with receipts as bulletined. Wheat and flour are quiet with a tendency to lower prices while shell corn oats and millfeed remain dull. Carload quotes list No 7 red wheat and several mixed varieties amid ongoing market softness.

Grain Exchange Pittsburg Ft. Wayne Chicago Railway Cincinnati St. Louis Pitesbury and Western

Brokers Financial and Savings Bank at Fourth Avenue

Financial notice shows brokers, savings bank on Fourth Avenue with $400,000 in capital and undivided rents. Mentions Edward E. Duft and Lloyd as related parties. Indicates interest terms and time OCD.

BAS Benib E Fourth Avenue Pital Lloyd Edward E. Duft

Yon anee rivare wire to New York and Chicago

A fragment mentions a wire to New York and Chicago with an address 4551 XTH St in Pittsburg. The legibility is limited and entities are partial. The item presents as a clipped notice fragment likely referencing communications or shipments between cities.

New York Chicago Pitesburg

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