Merchants split as Pittsburg market stalls amid overstock
A leading commission merchant says Pittsburg traders fail to unite, allowing markets to be broken by large supplies. He cites jealousy and weak protective action, warning steady or rising prices depend on mutual cooperation to tide over overstocked conditions. Hog and provisions markets show mixed moves with Chicago receipts around 26,000 head and varied price ranges.
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Orrics
Tirtsnone Distatca
Psy
Commission
Pittinsburg
Toland
Chicago
East Liberty
Probie
Markets by Telegraph Wheat Falls on Speculative Selling
Chicago markets showed weakness in wheat with May prices dipping below the dollar amid long positions being realized. Early gains due to short covering faded as heavy offerings drove prices down about 2 to 3 4 cents from morning highs. corn mainly steady to lower as visible supply rose. Pork and lard saw rallies late, but overall meat markets remained unsettled with pork near 21/2 to 3 cents lower and lard down around 1/4 to 1/2 cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osing
Fixe
Steauier
Briteare
Dco
Olige
Blythe
Alige
Chicago
Sige
Jester Jane
Li Otober
Cuba
New Orleans
Haskea
Philaws
Ohio
Minnesota
Arch
Sam
Mie
Diye
Ata Cs
Atic
Pennsylvania Creamery
Pennsylvania
St. Louis
Stike
Northwestern
Baltimore
Askea
Western
Sapgc
Waitge
Milwatker
Cheddars, LLC
Son
Hesse
Mess Pork
Sazy Paices Son
Pvittar
Edey
New York
Fiour
Directors Named in Insurance and Railroad Corporations Elections
Insurance and railroad corporations confirmed directors after last week’s banks elected peers. The City Insurance Company saw a contest between two tickets, with the Callery faction ousting the old board. The Mononga Incline Plane Company re elected its officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insurance
City Insurance Company
Callery
Mononga—_ Incline Plane Company
Cers
Insurance Company Names and Personnel List
A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and firms connected to insurance, banking, and professional services. It names many persons such as James McCord, Thomas Lane, John Heath, Joseph Ploeger, Charles Wells, and Albert Vitca irn among others, alongside scattered firm identifiers and initials, suggesting a directory-like compilation or membership roster. The text preserves many proper nouns and place-related elements typical of a business registry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insurance Companies
Allegheny
Charles Hass
James 8. McCord
Ore W. Overhran
Huseev
Dots Irwin
Dr. W. H.evxerson
Joseph T. Speer
James W.porter
Jees B. Oliver
Thomas H. Lane
Jolin H. Nieman
Jacob F. Sisgh
Anwenta—S. 8
John DD
Scully
AS. M. Morgan
John Heath
Wim. T. Dunn
James McCord
Andres Miller
M. E Clerk
Sell
Frank E. Heath
W.S. McKinney
J. N. Patiercon
W. D. McGill
W. W. Speer
Geiue
Boney i Teats
Josph J. Melniire
Jon H. Stotz
Fee To demphh_Abel
Charles Wells
William
A. L. Halley
N F. Schneider
Nic, Toerge
Jacob Heth
Joseph Ploeger
Charlies Melting
James Jutte
We Barthe Erbe
John B. Lats
Leonhard Kaufman
Fred. Schutte
William Kuske
Caeh
Robert H. King
James M. Baley
Ebenezer McKnight
Alexander King
Dromer RB
Smith
Alexander Bradley
Jasons
Moeda
Winn Gwiekere
Faward Frid
Berger
Ed Kelty, Jr
Moenee
Steve Aries
Énry Phip . Weschnslde
Edwin Bingley Biupes
Iron trade optimistic says Thompson in Chicago visit
Charles Thompson an iron broker in Chicago forecasts a revival in iron markets as spring building ramps up. He notes demand for structural iron and nails will rise and asserts Chicago and Pittsburgh each have strengths. Pittsburgh may lead in coke and manufacturing while Chicago benefits from Northwest rail traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thompson
Chicago
Thompson
Pittsburg
Great Northwest
Chi “Thewk
Connellsville
Petrol market weakens after early New York trading
In New York 14, petrol prices showed strength early but weakened as sessions progressed. Early gains faded with trading around 80, while sales reached 859 000 barrels amid overall market softness and mixed results from the Bradford and Bradford areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titusville
Nary M
Béc
Orry
Janna
Bradford
Radford
Josed
Boace
Real Estate Still Moving as Women Drive Deals in City
Real estate activity surged with many women buyers examining properties yesterday. James W. Drape & Co. closed on an interest in a manufacturing property for 16000 dollars and sold a nine room brick house on Fulton street for 1100. Black & Baird moved a Queen Anne eight room dwelling on Main avenue for 7500, and W A Herron & Sons sold Swissvale lots for 970 and 350 dollars. Samuel W. Black & Co. traded two six room dwellings on Washington Street for 4250 and 4500 dollars cash.
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James W. Drape & Co
Fulton Street
Black & Baird
Fourth Avenue
J. S. Gloninger
Main Avenue
Ben
W. A. Herron & Sons
Swissvale
Pennsylvans Railroad
Samuel W. Black & Co
W. Connell
Washington Street
Gas Still Dominates Top Stocks in Lively Exchange Day
A bustling Stock Exchange session saw enthusiasm for gas shares from Philadelphia to Bridgewater with active bids on Manufacturers Gas and Pittsburgh Gas. Electric and Traction held steady interest as afternoon trading included Keystone Bank and Westinghouse Electric, while New York totals reached 257,587 shares.
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Barbour
Philadelphia
Wheeling
Chartiers
Bridgewater
la Noria
Allegheny Nat
Bank
Gavel Pease Citizens
Shea
Keystone
Allegheny Gas Co
Pittsburg Gas Co
Ahrbod
Penneylvania N.gas
Philadelphia Gas Co
Ty Wheeling Tins CO
Pittsburg Traction
Tere Bc la Norta M.co
Al +4 Co
Westhouse Elec
Wheeling Gas
Citizens’ Traction
Westinghouse Electric
Keystone Bank
Tech National
John
Bailey Cold
New York
Free Lackawanna and Western
Erie
Lake Shore
Missouri Pacific
Fee
Pacific
Richmond
Ens Point
St Paul
Union Pacific
Western Union
Money Market Steady as Settlements Trimmed
January settlements largely adjusted. Money market rules eased with ample supply for legitimate uses. Influx from the country boosts reserve surplus while outflow is small. Counter business quiet. borrowing rates steady near 6 to 7 percent with some 5 percent for certain collateral. Clearing House balances show modest activity. Money on call in New York easy at 2 1/2 to 3 percent. last loan 3 percent. Treasury and exchange activity described with routine rates.
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New York
Aes
S. A
Ice Pacific
Market turmoil and oil prices flag as traders clash
Early activity drove New York markets with bulls briefly lifting prices to a day high of Szi¢c. Field news reported mixed demand as refiners and speculators moved in a volatile session. Saturday’s clearings reached 1,006,000 barrels while oil stocks and broker notes from Pittsburgh and New York showed varied activity and a bearish close. A telegram from Burcettstown notes Colonel Crocker’s fifth test well achieving success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Gou
Pinkerton
Bulls
Bears
Litte
York
New York
Burcettstown
Crocker
Higher Figures and Better Feelings Lift Wall Street
New York cursory markets show renewed activity and overall strength with limited price gains. Strong advances noted in Pullman Omaha and Consolidated while foreigners and London bids supported prices. total volume reached 2 157 000 with several issues closing firmer on the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Grangers
Southwestern
New England
Umahs and
Consolidated
Omaha
New York Stock Exchange
New York Tock Exchange
Aoa Avenue
P. M
Northwestern
Lake Erie & Weatern
Lake Erie
West
Lake Shore
Louisville
Nashville
Michigan Central
Mobile
Mil
T. Paul
N. Oo
Central of New Jersey
Folk & Western
Obio & Mississipp
Oregon
Pactic Mall
Business Noton and Stock Exchange Bids
Yesterday at the Stock Exchange several bids were made for La Noria and bank stocks. only a few were accommodated. A C Ropryson was elected a member, James W hy withdrew after transferring. A Pine Layealaca farmer appeared, investing a few hundreds in gas shares. Several committee members who went East for the Real Estate Exchange report favorable observations and confidence in the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Noria
A. C. Ropryson
Exchange
James W.hy
Stock Exchange
Erc
Market notes from Pittsburg delay as prices drift
In Pittsburg Monday trade shows no new movement in country produce with eggs firming in New York but not in home markets. Cheese remains steady while cabbage gains drift upward and apples potatoes butter stay weak. Tropical fruits remain slow amid rising orange prices hurting jobbing trade. beef and poultry markets show mixed shifts across many items.
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Pittsburg Dispatch
New York
Florida
Elgin
Ohio
Duricninmnetti Board
Sererwas Lgami
Sweitzer
Messina
Market Notice of Various Meat Cuts and Prices
A fragment lists numerous bacon ham and pork products with prices and measures, including large hams over 18 pounds, medium hams 14 to 15 pounds, small hams under 14 pounds, boneless salt and sugar cured shoulders, bellies and sides, dried beef, pork, and related carriers. References to barrels, pails, and unit prices accompany the item list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gauersx Corree
Fancy
Rio
Java
Maracaibo
WéeSle
Santos
Caracas
Coffe
Laguayra
Ohio
London
California
Tols
Muscatels
Salonica
Sicily
Gilberts
Smymia
Sci
Ol Ae Low
Oparse Crretal Higgin
Eureka
Enureka
Segal
Fife
S. c
Armour & Company Meat Crange Notice
Fragmentary OCR shows Armour Company dealing with meat ranges and beef quantities. Details are unreadable, but the item references beef, ranges, and financial terms possibly tied to a trade notice.
Stock Market Report from Pittsburg Diepatc
Livestock receipts for cattle hogs and sheep at Herr's Island show steady to lower prices with heavy hogs and cattle easing from last week. Cattle around 1,100 to 1,700 pounds sold mainly heavy weights 50. Veal calves scarce. sheep and lambs down from prior week. hogs steady with heavy hogs valued at 5.35 vs 7.25 last fall. Dealers sense a turn toward a firmer market.
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Pittsburg
New York
Philadelphias
Herr's
Live Stock Market Summary from Telegraph Reports
Telegraph data from New York to Cincinnati and Chicago shows mixed weekly receipts across cattle sheep hogs. Prices declined slightly on cattle and steers while sheep and lambs held firmer, with lambs near 6.0 per hundred and hogs steady around 5.0 to 5.8 per hundred. Reports include New York Beeves receipts and weekly totals, St Louis and Chicago trading, and varying regional conditions.
Brazilian Coffee Market Report Summary
Brazil's coffee market notes Rio Dr Janrrko and Janna ee discuss prices around 5 700 reis per 10 500a 900 Rares with weekly receipts. United States imports total 400 000 bags while Santos reports 5 400 reis per kilo and 6 000 bas Saks' Gaatenoes 4 for 7 bags stock at 275 000 bags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio
Janrrko
Janna Eee
The
United
Whisky Market Quiet at Principal Wool Markets
In St. Louis wool market activity remained subdued with no quotable price changes recorded at the principal Wool Markets during the 8T session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whisky Market
Euccneane
Louis
Judge Horton Grants Injunction Against Institution
Judge Horton issues an injunction against a named institution, detailing the order and immediate effect. The ruling halts specified conduct and directs compliance, signaling a legal setback for the institution.
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Horton Granta
Constable McInerney Trial Under Brooks Law Seen
The Commonwealth charges Constable P McInerney of the Fifth ward with failing to report unlicensed saloonists under the Brooks liquor law. Prosecutors say he knew or should have known about violations and did not return names, risking imprisonment up to one year and a 8000 fine. The trial before Judge Slagle featured testimony from McAleese and others as witnesses, with McInerney denying key evidence.
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Commonwealth
P.mcinerney
Fifth Ward
Slagle
McInerney
McAleese
Melnerney
Porter
Burleigh
Reardon, O'Donnell
Robb
Pennsylvania
Brooks
Iar McAleese
Ge Anderson
Andrew Dalzall
Pierce Brennen
George W. Mercer
M. J. Dean
Marshall H. Reno
White
McGlinchey
Eber
Legal Docket Highlights From Common Pleas and Criminal Court
A list of cases including Common Pleas No. 1 and 2 actions such as Ministerman versus Minis terman and Perkins against P B and C Ry Co, First National Bank versus Munhall, and Emmons versus Bailey, among others, alongside Commonwealth versus Connelly and multiple named defendants in the Criminal Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas No
Ministerman
Collin Ray
Perkins Et al
First National Bank
Munhall Et al
Hite
Pyle
BO. Ry. Co
Emmons
Bailey
Johnston & Co
United Presbyterian Board of Publication
Silence
Pittsburg Penny Press Publishing Co
Gray
Brosie
Sheehan
Welty
Springer Lenhart
Kvan
Seer Herdman
Barney Walker
Andrew Wilson
Andrew McGlumphey
Redd Dobbs
Mike
George W. Kay
Walter Welsh
Agnes Taylor
Gottleib Klieff
Wm. Hide
Verdict Recovered In Suit For 1008 51 Against F Howley
A verdict for 1008 51 was rendered in Robinson and Kennedy vs F Howley on a building contract. Various trials and filings noted include Henry Mehel burglary case, Jones v Chartiers Natural Gas Co damages suit, Hollins v Mercer equity for partnership, and jail supply bids awarded to Hoss and Harry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson & Kennedy
F. Howley
Collier
Criminal Court
Henry Mehel
William F. Jones
Chartiers Natural Gas Company
J. H. Hollins
M. B. Mercer
Florence
Washington County
Sporeer
Charles Hoss
James Harry
Wright
Allerau County
Joseph Bradley
Joseph Diston
Sng Ice Witsoe Am F
Jam Jones
Daniel Lehmer
J Techn
Schrod
Arley
H.C. McKnight
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Commercial Notes
Cwerse
Pirm
Liberty Street Commission
Bower
Telegraph
TRE Aestorers Railway
James Callery
I. D. Camp
Saltayee
Gas City
Money
Wocanne Be
Bostox
Delphia
Whitney
Stephenson
Newark ‘Block Exchange
Pennsylvania Hallroad
Lehigh Valley
Lehigh Navigatory
Philadelphia and Erie
Allegheny Valley Bonds
Jaoeeese
Amador
Caledonia
Consolidated California
Deadwi Homestake
Plymouth
Silver King
Business Noton
George A. Kelly & Co
Grain Exchange
Ft Wayne
Cincinnati
Lear
Canada
Cana
Wener
Lake Ee
Tay
Bakers
Armour & Co
Herr's Island
Texas
Chicago Catholic Schools
CuHicaco
Horton
St. Mary’s Catholic Training School
Feehanville
Cook County
Supreme
Eee
Fast River
Mass
Weavers’ Protective Association
MecInerney
Rewin Brooks
Day
Joseph W.fifer
House Sud Senate
Foote & Wilcox
Bramisen
Peccein
Rive
J. W
5. W. Son
Board of Trade
Lottie Jickson
Laméon
Irish Bish
Ireland
Royal Irish Conatabus
Natio
Mitchellstown
League
Clemmie Cozi
Paris
Tex
Henry M. Strohm
Abraham Strohm
New Paris
Ind
Gaua
South Sea
Pearson
D. R Francis
State of
Missouri
Misa Gale
City of Berlin
Queenstown
H. Hlonden
Corbin
Reading Railroad
Europe
Ottawa
Hrntich
John Macdonald
China
Astralia
Katie Adams
Washington
Dumont
Commerce Landing
Miss
Joseph Horne & CO
Cor
Wood and
Liberty Sts
Swayne
Cts
Dm Gwavan & Son
the Freehold Bank
Smithfield St
Capital
Edward House
James FP. Speer
John F. Steel
Brokers—Financial
de Witt Dilworth
Medical
Whittier
Penn Avenue
Pittsburk
Senkc
National Medical Association
Parker
Mey
Cela Bee Wankae
FE Body Medical
Bulfinch &J
Boston
Shove
Jai -Tursuwk
Hare
Erik Medical CO
Buffalo, N.Y
Sixth Street
Cincinnashe
Park Plass
Rowutn
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