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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1890

Page

3

Tron Trade Review Promises Cautious Recovery in Iron Market

The article notes a quiet trade for 60 days with higher coke costs and firmer but uneven prices. Bessemer iron weakens about $1 per ton from recent highs while mill iron stays steady. rumors of sales exist but few bona fide deals below $260. British demand lifts sentiment, but manufacturers hold stocks low and may concede only if necessary. a list of leading operators and commodities follows.

Rot Tsrursdar Ponceery Bessemer Bessemer Irons Uae Gisace Tron Bobersess4eenes Esau Teeeun Caan Mill Ricore Wit Re da Svenet

Foundry iron demand rises as small orders remain common

Foundry iron shows stronger demand with occasional higher quotes for fancy grades. Transactions stay limited to small orders, furnace makers hopeful, while pig iron stocks thin and billets and scrap iron prices vary across lines and regions.

Trading tone shifts in Rogers Brown & Co market notes

February report from Rogers Brown & Co notes a quiet week across markets with limited stock replenishment. Foundries and wills show minimal demand, large contracts spur some activity, furnace firms have yet to adjust prices, and shipments continue amid cautious buying and selling patterns.

Ecial Talegnan Dwfraton Crscrsxatt Hans

Conservative Market Outlook Amid Steady Demand

Telegram notes from Cearenco dated February 2 report traders cautious as buyers delay purchases hoping for lower prices. Iron shipments show resistance with lake superior charcoal iron remaining firm and high car shipments. overall sentiment described as conservative yet healthy with new orders improving modestly.

Digrattech Cearenco Rogers, Brown & Cosay Nemetoes Lake Superior

New York Qeotatown Update Brief

Unclear text fragment notes activity in New York area with mentions of steady state, firm and brisk domestic conditions. References to Straits and general increase in activity. No clear events, dates, or identifiable entities beyond generic locations.

New York Straits

Market Basket Notes Mixed Demand and Prices

Market report shows light gains in eggs and fish around Lent, poultry improve, butter firm with many imitations at three pounds for cents. Bermuda potatoes and Florida strawberries remain scarce, tropical fruit not fully steady, with prices largely unchanged. Meat cuts vary from tenderloin to chuck roast, vegetables like cabbage and celery listed with small per unit ranges.

Bermuda Fiorida Tropics Carnegie Library Jersey

Market Prices on Produce and Seafoods Displayed

The stalls list prices for lemons oranges onions and cranberries. Fresh fish items include lake salmon 12 cents per something and California salmon 40 cents per pound. White fish 12 cents, herring four pounds for a quarter, soft shell crabs 75 cents per dozen, frogs 60 cents per dozen, various crabs per dozen, and specialty fruits like La France roses at 3 dollars per dozen.

Markets by Wire Predicts Weaker Wheat Declines

Large wheat trade today opened near yesterday’s close but slumped as weather and delayed arrivals from California increased supply. Futures and lard markets showed weakness with extensive selling by shorts, while butter and flour held steady. reports cite a Liverpool dispatch that damaged market confidence and led to a broad price decline across commodities.

Liverpool California van Thrope Jong Shorts Toartoy Shipmenta Canada Saakibis MSC Igghc Ieee Mar Orada Westers Henanek Tad Jane Cme Yguiets Nise Eicin Western Wester BGR BPR Ais Bsc Oates Pennsylvania

Man of the Day and Diverse 19th Century Business Notes

The article surveys George Washington as a business figure, detailing his early work, land dealings, and management of Mount Vernon, along with comments on his finances and longevity of his methods. It then covers a New York court decision on window glass classification and a mining workers’ proposed health fund in Pennsylvania. Auction results for European ceramics are listed, followed by plans for a milk pipeline at Middletown, NY, and details on Butler chemical plant investors, stockholders, and directors.

George Washington Virginia Mt Vernon Pohick Church Ohio River Anampire New York Philip Semler Bell, Lewin & Yates Coal Mining Company Reynoldsville L. M. Barlow Castelli Dresden Mary Queen of Scots Leda The Middletown N. Y New York City Blue Grass Cincinnati St. Louis Milwaukee Shafer C. Scott Chasagna Leone Chambers Allegheny Pittsburg St. Clair Street Oto SP Ito P.u Polycasa Ey Medea Institute QO Peonee

Booms Fall as Holiday Slows Local Securities Trade

Trading was light in local securities amid a holiday lull with prices slipping. Philadelphia Gas opened and closed at 5 4 4 bid, Pleasant Valley slipped to 26 then 2 bid, and most issues posted weak traction while Allegheny Heating finished at a 40 cent advance.

Philadelphia Gas Pleasant Valley New York Cleveland Allegheny Heating Company Pittep Ae Commercial Se. Hank Ws Duquesne Nat Freehold Nat Lauss Pidelity T T. Ve Sadiester Soo Eodtise Co

Five Days' Work The Week's Windup at the Bank

Bank clearinghouse report shows money in good supply and fair demand. Rates for loans around 6.7 percent with most business at inside. Weekly statements note changes in loans, circulations, and clearings, indicating modest declines in some categories and steady money supply overall. Government and state bonds firm. bullion sent to England noted.

New York Tance ‘Orad Prime Mercantile Grace Arene Fiamok Bostos Englan

Oil market shows little change amid dull trading notes

Market moved slightly higher then sank into apathy before a late rally. Notable wells include Sorenero & Co. McCul-well producing 225 barrels daily and Long & Co. delivering two 20-barrel producers on Atkins farm. Ferguson farm No 3 flowed 85 barrels per hour while Rapp farm test was dry.

Sao Vine Faite Agion W. Va Roana Alan Ik Usher Robinson & Co Beckfar Tler Valley Eureka Sorenero & Co McCul McHough &Cu Sexthere Run Long & Co Atkins Rapp Erties Tame Co Ferguson Farm Shannopin McCalmont Oil Company Swint Allegheny County Duff City

West View oil field activity targets multiple drilling sites

In the West View oil field on the Northside, several drilling projects are planned. Frank H. Weixel and Marshall Kennedy & Co will drill near Cemetery lane, Hohn farm. James W. Green farm, Commore Rodgers’ farm, and the Shey farm are also slated for wells within ten days. Standard Oil scouts are reportedly gathering leases in the area.

West View Oil Frank H. Weixel Marshall, Kennedy & Co Cemetery Lane Hohn Smith, Kleinman & Co James W. Green Commodore Rodgers Hardtmeyer Standard Oil Company

Wildcat Well Drilling Near Pay Sand in Pennsylvania

The Zedi ker wildcat is drilling in sand near Pa. with good sand quality. No oil yet as the drill hasn’t reached the pay streak, but success is expected within 12 hours. If productive, it could open up a region for future development.

THE DiaPater Wasu Hiraroy Zediker Wildcat

Leases Recorded for Davidee Farm in Connoquenessing Township

Among the records, a lease was placed for several acres of the Davidee farm in Connoquenessing township. James B. Patterson is the lessee, with interests tied to Lockwood and others in the Deva area surrounding the Cable road.

Buttler James Patterson Lockwood Connoquenessing Township

Petroleum price movement report from early 20th century

The text records irregular petroleum trading with openings, highs, lows, and closing values across February dates. It notes variations in spot and market activity, including references to New York and other locations, with unspecified figures and garbled terms due to OCR.

Investors Grill Abroad Picking Up Bargains In Real Estate

Investors in real estate activity report a K Haines lot on Collins Avenue and West Penn Avenue, 100 by 200 feet with eight rooms. Samuel W Black & Co at 99 Fourth Avenue handles the transaction. A Harron & Sons selects a brick house as part of the deal.

Real Ealace Samuel W. Black &Co Fourth Avenue Bui K. Haines Collins Avenue West Penn Avenue Aboe A. Harron & Sons Ecides

Ten room brick dwellings and land sales in Pittsburgh area

Real estate transfers include Henry and A Stewart selling ten room brick houses at Hawkins station to Samuel P Brown on Stanton and Negley avenues Nineteenth ward with baths and woodwork features. Other properties include Chartiers ground at 3 000 per acre, East End land worth 15 000, and multiple mortgage placements. parties include Mrs M L Whitman James W Drape & Co Hosack & Laughlin KW Bayley and more.

Hawkins Station Pennsylvania Railroad Henry & A. Stewart Samuel P. Brown Stanton and Negley Avenues Nineteenth Ward Stantin Avenue Steudelind Celiers Ee Perty Rankstown M. L. Whitman James W. Drape & Co Chartiers East End McKeesport Allegheny Jamison & Dickie Hosack & Laughlin Linden Avenue Twenty-second Ward Levi Close KW. Bayley Srn Gop Twentieth Ward Alles & Bai Fourth Avenue Wik Saath Forbes Avenue Oweneeekomion Avenue Scott Street

Wall Street Session Ends Weak After Broad Selloff

The New York market shows increased activity with many leading stocks suffering losses. Banks and utilities face pressure while Edison General Electric and Tennessee Coal register notable advances. bond activity remains steady amid a tense trading day and a late rally that fails to lift prices from session lows.

New York Bears New England Burlington and Quincy Trusts Rock Island Stoc New En Tennessee Coal Aentral Edison General Electric Tennessee Burlington and Sugar Northwestern Colorado New England Ice Erie Western Edison Electric Jersey Central Chicago St. Louis Pittsburg Manitoba Terre BR Louisville Nashville Reading Bear Party New York Stock Exchange Whithry & Stephenson

Wall Street Gossip Special to Johan M. Oakley

The February 21 trading session opened with heavy selling from bears in New England and broad weakness across the market. Lead Trust fell to 167 as notes and sugar shares slid, while coalers rose amid late day activity.

Johan M. Oakley New Yoas McGinty Bears New England

Market Nervous After Big Stock Breaks

Daily financial notes show Lackawanna and Reading slipping while Jersey Central stayed strong. Coal stocks resist, cotton oil falls on weak lard outlook, Tennessee Coal and Iron declines again. bank reserves drop and money tightens. Traders fear further liquidations as broad selling weighs on values.

Ee Ren Ae Isto Lackawanna Reading Jersey Central Tennessee Coal and Iron Chesapeake and Ohio Chicago Cleveland Cincinnati St. Louis Shorts

Philadelphia Stacks sieg wines and stock market notes

Fragmentary lines mention Philadelphia stocks and New York exchanges with references to Buffalo and Lehigh Valley. The text provides no clear events, dates, or outcomes.

Svenue New York Brock Change Lehigh

Mines and transit topics dominate Allegheny area chatter

Reports say there are no labor troubles at Tennessee Coal Tron and Railroad mines while Wilkinaburg Oil and Gas will halt wells at town edge due to lack of funds. Citizens push for faster Allegheny transit and banks close today.

Tennessee Coal, Tron and Railroad Company Wilkinaburg Oil and Gas Company Allegheny Eee Manchester Athleast Northery Pacific Ramlroap Tacoma Ae Ieaene Pleasant Valley Hiladelphia

Live Stock Markets at East Liberty and Major Markets

Telegraph summaries show cattle receipts and shipments at East Liberty and key markets. Prices ranged with steady to firm tones for cattle hogs and sheep, including Chicago and St Louis data, while Kansas City and other hubs posted varied openings and daily highs and lows.

St. Louis Ught Lamba Kansas City Mae Sveep Abi Soni Mae Bos Butchers Capes Aera Fates Ap Manaines Ight Mar

Drygoods market update and views on supply

February report notes steady market for drygoods with fair business and plans for more earnest work ahead. Supplies are generally adequate and expectations point to continued activity.

Affirmative Recommendation on Public Works Ordinances

The Public Works committees yesterday afternoon recommended multiple ordinances for grading paving and curbing. Projects include Arlington Avenue Boquet Street York Alley Park Avenue Luna Street McKee Place Hrad Avenue Breed Alley Mifflin Alley Calvin and Keller Streets Fifth Avenue opening and related paving efforts.

Arlington Avenue Washington Avenue South Eighteenth Street Boquet Street Atwood Bates York Alley Louisa Street Park Avenue Frankstown Avenue Shetland Avenue Luna Street Everett Street McKee Place Fifth Avenue Fraser Street Hrad Avenue Penn Avenue Breed Alley South Fourteenth Street Union Alley Mifflin Alley Thirty-eighth Street Denny Alley Calvin Keller Forty-second Forty-fourth Second Avenue Shi Street Black Street Cypress Street Eid Euclido Grassor Eomenses Areuse Margaretta Eaclia

Cereal Market Shifts Favor Buyers Amid Lent Demand

Active grocery movement noted as cold wave tightens eggs and butter edges rise. Prices show improvement in cheese and creamery output with broader trade steady though cautious. coffee and sugars firm while assorted fruits, vegetables, and meats move at varied North American markets.

Grain Market Report Signals Buyer Advantage Amid Decline

Grain Ex change receipts show steady buyer power with no sales on calh. Pittsburg Cincinnati and St Louis routes list three cars of corn and wheat hay. Pittsburg Fort Wayne Chicago routes add three cars of flour. Prices for carload lots on track reveal flour and oats declines and no new price gains, with No 2 red and No 2 yellow wheat quoted, barley, rye and mill goods mini prices noted.

Grain Exchange Pittsburg Cincinnati Iassivania Ohio

Omission of Speeches Mar Carnegie Music Hall Event

Guests watched the program cut short when four speeches were omitted to finish the exercises at Carnegie Music Hall. Judge ae on The Judiciary, S. Schover on The Bar, C. D. Brigham on The Press, and Hon. Thomas M. Bayne on The Ways and Means were not delivered.

Carnegie Carnegie Music Hall Scott Judge Ae Schover

Carter’s Little Liver Pills Tribute

A brief, nostalgic note praising Carter’s Little Liver Pills as grateful and comforting, highlighting the product’s enduring appeal and association with home remedy reliability.

Carter

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