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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1892

Page

3

Iron Trade Review Opens First Week With High Demand Outlook

The first week of the new year shows mixed signals in iron markets with raw iron sales above 2400 tons last week and furnaces seeking higher prices. Bessemer and grey forge futures are discussed with February and March deliveries, while overall demand rises for rails and finished steel as producers plan for continued output and potential price gains.

Famay Cox and Bessemer Bessemer Aml Aievada Gray Forge Mayek Loten Gatinil Detter Se Allonre Ve Te Tents Sa Svenery Tusar Sverre Tows Ko Degeste Gillen Ene Terre Works Sted le Tons Pew Newtral Sper Cent Wheeling

Cincinnati Trade Outlook Narrows Early 1896 Inquiries

The Cincinnati market shows a quiet start to the new year with cautious business, demand for new scales steady, and small orders outpacing large contracts. Consumers placed December contracts for early 1896 needs while some buyers moved ahead on longer terms. A Southern company booked about 1000 tons in December.

Orvetxyati Jan iSineciat Brown & Uosty Dusiiess Oc Pee Wrest Tomak Wadae Southern

January iron market shows steady prices and potential rise

The January market sees sales about the same as the previous period with some withdrawals at high prices. Producers aim to lift prices as the year advances while furnaces accumulate iron and production stays large. The supply demand balance remains nearly even, indicating only a sharp trigger could spur a price rise.

Demand for iron holds in Chicago as industry runs full

The Chicago market shows strong demand for iron especially coke brands with broad consumption in car works wheel makers and agricultural implement firms. Prices linger near 18 side but firm coke iron at 1750 and 170 continue in the market while furnaces withdraw offering.

Ontcago Jan Lake Superior

Idle Time Well Spent in Southern Iron Industry

Southern iron producers report a hopeful start to the year in Birmingham district. Despite no price rise, furnaces weathered the financial storm since 1801, with idle time spent on economy and resumed operations earning profits. Prices listed include No 1 foundry at 12.25, No 2 foundry at 11.75, No 3 foundry at 10.7, and forge at 0.

Bresisquam Ava Jan Birmingham Pray Forge

Improvement in Iron and Steel Demand Lifts Prices

A Philadelphia market note reports a decided improvement in demand for iron and steel with prices tending upward. The new wear has not advanced enough to forecast precise future trends, but the general outlook is good and business is expected to increase this year with slightly higher profits.

Prittapenmenia, Janu, S Rogers, Brown & Co

St Louis Pig Iron Market Shows Steady Demand Ahead

St Louis iron market remains about the same as last week with several round-sized orders for six months' delivery at prices below current quotations. Rogers Brown and Mescham report optimistic indicators for active business in 1882 and potential price improvements.

St. Louis Rogers, Brown & Mescham

Metal Markets Report From New York January 5

The market notes show pig iron steady at 15 dollars per ton for American grade and 75 percent copper quiet at January prices. Lead is dull but steady at domestic levels, while tin remains steady around 190 dollars.

Live Stock Market Report East Liberty Receipts And Prices

Receipts at East Liberty totaled 1 302 cattle with 861 shipments, no cattle sent to New York. Hogs reached 6 400 head with 6 300 shipments and a slow market with prices unchanged. 27 hogs shipped to New York today. Inter receipts 80 head with 800 shipments and a slow, unchanged market.

New York Lnter

Commodity Receipts And Shipments Across Major Markets

New York receipts show 2116 head with 40 cars for sale and prices down in cattle and beef markets. calves strong steady. sheep receipts 679 head, lambs higher, dressed lambs steady. hogs active with high demand. cattle, hogs, and sheep also reported in Chicago, St Louis, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Omaha with mixed trends and price ranges. Strong entities include New York, Chicago, St Louis, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Omaha and market terms like steers cows hogs.

New York Breves Fao Toarket Sheen Reagh Con Mon IGM Tisale Cincinnati St. Louis Lstevn Kansas City Omaha

Turpentine and Rosin Prices Reported in Brief Markets

Market notes show turpentine prices steady with firm bids for white spirits and crude streams. Crude turpentine holds near one hundred dollars per barrel while rosin remains firm with good strained at about fourteen dollars and other grades quoted in the text.

New York Ensiu VitaixoTox Dc Moein Savaxxan

New Yous January Coffee Offers Signal Varied Trade

Brief mention of coffee options opening with steady sales growth and fluctuating prices. Trends show up to 20 points down for Steaily S, 15 points down for stealdvets, and total sales around 10 250 with monthly references through January February March and October.

Sige Bartillow Jun Cargoes Fair

ANOTHER BIG HOUSE Rises On Smithfield Street Corner

Plans by Mr. George H. Bennett for a seven story stone and brick business house on the northwest corner of Smithfield street and First avenue show a 30 by 18 foot frontage. Tearing down begins April 1 with tenants to vacate. Also reports Perrysville Avenue grade committee lacks quorum and awaits another meeting.

George H. Bennett Smithfield Street First Avenue Bennett Perrysville Avenue Survey Committee Allegheny Ajor Pentecost Charles Street Presbyterian Mission Gusky Public Safety Department of Allegheny

Philadelphia Gas Dominates Turbulent Market Day

The stock market showed strength with active trading led by Philadelphia Gas and Central Traction. Philadelphia Gas moved from 12 34 to 1 34 and closed strong, while Duquesne and Pittsburg Traction rose. banks and insurers lagged with few bids.

Philadelphia Gas Luster Duquesne Strong

Irregular Stock Market Session Tracks New England Gains

New York markets remained feverish with active trading though overall business lagged yesterday. New England, Rock Island, Manhattan, Louisville, New Albany and Chicago and Northern Pacific preferred led gains while Missouri Pacific and Detill ers’ weakened. Distillers’ slumped but recovered as New England surged again. The day closed firm with New York and Northern Company stock advancing from 19 to 26 cents, and totals showing 3,235,000 in transactions.

Chicago New England New York Jan Rock Island Manhattan Louisville New Albany Northern Pacific Gould Union Pacific Shorts Richmond West Point Susquehanna and Western Atchison Chicago Gas Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Erie Louisville and Nashville Missouri Pacific Northwestern Rendine St. Paul Omaha Northern Richmond and Woeet Point Trust

Electric stock quotations from a Philadelphia broker early listing

The latest electric stock quotations show bids and asks for Thomson-Houston and Wayne Electric among others. Listings include prices like 9.50 to 37.14 for Thomson-Houston Series D and 14 50 1.76 for West House Assented Trust Receipts.

Philadelphia Whitney & Stephenson Neo Fourth Avenue New York Stock Exchange Aes Hostos Thomson-Houston Electric Co Thomson-Houston Wayne Electric

Mining Stock Quotations from New York Row

A list of mining stock quotations includes Alice, Aspen, Best and Eslcher, Deadwood, Gould and Curry, Homestake, Harn Silver, Mexican, Ontario, Ophir, Plymouth, Sierra Nevada, Standard, Union Consolidated and other companies with varied prices and shares as reported in New York.

New Yerk Jan

Bar Silver Quotations in New York Jan. 8 Special

London silver prices quoted at the 43rd ounce with the New York dealers’ price given as Si ge per ounce.

New York London

Seasonable Demand for Accommodations

Funds poured in yesterday as calls for lodging and accommodations surged. Money flowed from multiple sources meeting demand, signaling strong interest in available rooms and related services throughout the market.

Market notes and rates drift amid steady conditions

The report records steady market sentiment with ongoing conviction of a prolonged period of stability. Regular interest at 6 percent on standard inns, bank clearings at 2 191 3 721 and balances around 491 990 85. New York money on call eased, discounts at 2 1 4 to 1 percent, prime mercantile paper at 4 6 percent. Sterling exchange quotes 4 5 3 for 60 day bills and 5 5 for demand, with Trans-Atlantic activity and various brokerings listed.

Pittsburg New York Sterling Exchange Ee Nat

Bank Clearing and Exchange Rates fluctuating figures

Bank clearings across cities show varied totals with New York and Boston figures. Money rates range around 4 to 6 percent with exchange premiums and discounts noted for New York. Balances and totals appear for several banks including Sid vo St. Loum and Parcapetrata with multiple decimals and inaccuracies in OCR.

Cariaco New York Exchange Sid St. Loum New York Eerie Eines Eee Bsances Bral- Bnock Bostox Parcapetrata BartrMorn

Market Basket Prices Show Scarcity and Shifts in Oysters Butter and Eggs

The Diamond Market notes quiet trade in fruits and vegetables since the holidays with no price shocks. Poultry remains scarce with higher quotes while fresh eggs drop unusually low for mid winter. select oysters are scarce and higher. Meat and fish items show mixed changes as suppliers reflect post holiday demand.

Diamond Market Chesapeake West Finniste Tre Disrates Vrrissure Furpay Jan Ege Florida

Late News In Brief From The Global Front

The grip fades in Berlin while England enjoys a Blizzard. In Tangier anarchy reigns amid unusual turmoil. A Paris strike among French cabmen continues. A motion for a new trial for Dr Graves at Denver is scheduled. Trevoux inhabitants face rapid die-offs from the plague. A broken rail derailed a passenger train near Mitchell Indiana with no serious injuries. The British steamer Crystal sank off the coast with no loss of life. Detroit dignitary Rev Robert McDonald enters college freshmen class. Admiral Curville arrives at Colon to inspect the Panama Canal state. Minnesota Democrats travel to Washington to push St Paul at the national convention. Western Distilling and Feeding defense charter cited as response to trust charges. Boston boiler makers and shipbuilders back nine-hour day from May. Wilton Hill alleged defaulter to 20 thousand after grip death. Wisconsin attorney general declines constitutionality suit but case proceeds. World’s Fair directors scrap Diana statue replica plan. Mexico faces two Indian Messiahs with mixed fate for followers. I Leopold & Sons assign assets to Moses Stroock. details scarce. Parker Leonard arrested for misappropriating funds said to fund horse racing. Eastern gaming resort rumor denied by Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz interests. A Brussels man Wouters jailed for robbery attempt. lover’s perjury exposed. Jesus Bruno Martinez executed. he bids farewell then stabs police chief before being shot. Count Tolstoi opens famine relief kitchens in Russia with subsistence meals. village schools stay open as peasants seek warmth.

Mitchell Ind Crystal Robert McDonald Detroit Curerville Colon Panama Canal Minnesota Washington St. Paul Western Distillin and Feeding Company Boston Wilton Hill Jamesburg National Bank Wisconsin Diana Augustus St. Gaudens Madison Square Garden New York Mexico I. Leopold & Sons Warren Street Moses J. Stroock Parker C. Leonard Open Board Clearing House Broad Street Pee Santa Barbara Cal Walter &. Maxwell Los Angeles Santa Cruz Brussels Belgium Wouters Thurseis

MIDWINTER MARKETS Cereal Receipts Still Light and Sluggish

Market notes show limited cereal receipts and spiritless trade. Prices for choice hay and poultry are firmer than winter but overall demand remains weak with dull vegetable and fruit prospects and scarce dressed chickens.

Market recap shows slow movement and steady prices across imports

The year opens with slow activity in the market line though demand remains modest. Sugars stay steady at the already noted advance while coffees remain firm. Numerous commodities including New Orleans kettle goods, Brazil and Rio coffees, spices, dried fruits, canned goods, and meats appear with varied prices and firm tones.

New Orleans Rio Maracaibo Sta Banse- Santos Alt Santos Cassia Oliveri

Grain Exchange report delays and mixed quotes in scattered cereals

No sales on call at the Grain Exchange. Prices quoted for oats barley and flour. Wheat slightly lower but choice hay strong with a slight advance. On track prices for No 2 red wheat, oats and other cereals listed. various regional buyers and car lots noted with light receipts and cautious buying for immediate needs. Provisions and hay prices listed with multiple grades and weights.

Grain Exchange Heceipta Pittsburg Ft. Wayne Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis Baltimore and Ohio Lake Erie Milmed R Oolz Milwaukee Teg Zaige Catn Simasic Sigc Sie Alyc Wlgc Wye Sige Western Steam Errito Creamery Philadelihia Crain Pennsylvania StHem Spg Sggec Janna GSC Ske Onte Noo Segaahyge Yitse Burley Minnesota Baltimore Deeline Olwice Kansas City Sze Northern Duluth Tze Gag

Wheat and Corn Markets Rise After Thursday Decline

Chicago wheat opened weak amid a sharp drop that exhausted margins and sparked selling. Prices recovered late as a cold wave induced unease in winter wheat. corn moved up and hog futures rose with packers cautious. Cash markets showed firm tones across flour, oats, rye, and lard with mixed futures activity.

Chicago Gil John M. Oakley Sixth Street Chicago Board of Traile

Wool Market Reports Mixed as Demand Holds Steady

In New York and Parapetrata trading shows wool demand improving in the mand market while other types remain steady. Shipments reach 6,900 pounds with total sales around 2,308,000 pounds for the week, noting quiet activity across markets.

Sr. Pba Rostox

Soldier relinquishes pension certificate in letter to Secretary Noble

WasnisaTos D C Jan 8 Secretary Noble receives a letter from an ex soldier who says he voluntarily relinquishes a pension certificate as he does not want further assistance from the Government.

WasnisaTos D. C Noble Iis

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Iron Trade Review Bessemer 18 Mil Eon Owe BC Tone Bessemer Boas East Liberty Telegraph Turpentine Market Coffe Northside Penn Cotton Mill Butler Chemical Company Butler J. H. Troutman James W. Drape H. C. Weineman W. J. Cassidy Newton Black Penn Cotton River Avenue Sothern Symeauga Ala James W. Drape & Co Samount Major Vogelson W. W. Acheson McCaa Keith Anniston Sylacaura Black & Baird Pleasant Valley Company Exchange W. M. Granger Emma Scott Forbes Street Fourteenth Ward Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Railroad Robert McKibben Twenty-fifth Ward J. E. Rige Rey. C. W. Smith RB. A. Ralph James A. Wilson Wilkinsburg J. H. Willock Hazelwood Smith Street A. H. Morrison Carl M. Oppel Home Securities Wheeling Company Central Traction Lst Duquesne Hadelphia Gas Pittsburg Traction Liberty V. Gas Louse A.B.C Fourtha Avenue Ing Uanada Southern Central of New Jersey Central Ohio C. Ett Tay Calan Piri Osaee Bar Quincy O. ML Oet. Paul Gag c St. FP Aeseeneas St. I. M. Léu Pefewee Isis Col Chal Front Athy Hoekinge Del Eke Mds Rio Grande Vale Mitnels Moidhe & Ito Uy Ae Ls National Corda Tong M. IL St. Fe Pran Norfoit & Western Oneeeseenl Norfolk & Western, Pfd Pullman Palace Datuthchmond & W. Fr. T Iax St. Paul Duluth Coca Minn Ehas Prom Mt Wabash Wheeling & 1. F Wheeling & B. E The Trust National Lead Co Pri Atchl. & Ton Hy Moston & Mont Calumet & Heels Boston & Mature Seveer Bure Caine Kearsa Fitch la Astrala Smee Anniston Land Boston Land Co Bell Lameon Wis Costes. Com Min Mt. News MAO Ciiencs Socene Money Market Lmlgen Fis St. P.O P.L.G Reta West Shore T. Gen tAskud Rock Times Rte Se la France Duchess of Albany Wootten Reas Berlin England Tangier Graves Denver Trevoux Jesus Bruno Martinez Heten Secret Police Martinez Count Tolstoi Russia Villare RISE Msc Michigan Brekwurat Cubese Rehotee Liege Oe Geen York Cherse Sweitzer Crab Ehler Per Peir Samien Isamc Southern Sweets Aoreeve, &Tool Mammoth Tronica AL Fuerre Florida Orenaes Henanas Tome Asaort Louisiana Pea Corm Walnots Stelly Alberts Elitron Daten Parris California Pet Sc SontelinneeRe Higgins Fisu Helland Herring Welkoff Herring Saga Hkarler Flrove Taney Winter Sony Texas Oregon Fife Ehigan Dali Pines Eeesseneesees Wool Market Mark Twain Brokrers—Financial Savings Bank Ick LLOYD John M. Oakley & Co, Bankers and Brokers Sieth ST Fié Syrup CO Touisvie Jr W York Worr Wolff & Randolph Kinks Hanaeems Deena JAS Kirk & CO
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