Growing Taste for Hard Wood for Interior Finishing
In 1887 the lumber trade saw strong volumes and rising prices, with a healthy year and modest gains in 1888 despite early labor and political concerns. Poplar, cypress, black walnut, and oak gain popularity for interior finish, while architects emphasize color and varied wood in upscale homes. Prices firm as demand grows.
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Dealere
ISIS
Lomber
Markew
Pittsburg
Nea
Une
Sweden
Werry All Saneries
Soas
Backus Testifies Self Defense In Green Murder Case
Nicholas Backus, defendant in the Backus Green murder case, admits to a single stab wound claim against James Green after his counsel failed to prove Helwick’s role. He says he stabbed Green in the leg when Green raised a shovel and threatened him. The defense pleads self defense as the trial heads to a jury, with a possible verdict of manslaughter or second degree.
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Backus
Green
Greensburg
Nicholas Backus
Backus-Green
James Green
Helwick
Morrisoner
Mysterious Hollow Murder Case Deepens Evidence Grows
The inter est in the murder trial deepens as Thomas Mountjoy testifies that Zack Taylor claimed to see James McAllister near the murder site the day it happened. Lucien Lenganecker places two men toward Masontown, and James Altman places Taylor near the sheriff’s stabbing scene. The testimony is described as stronger against Taylor than Clark.
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Zack Taylor
Clark
Thomas Mountjoy
Taylor
James McAllister
McCausland
Mountjoy
Man Parker
Ben Provens
Lucien Lenganecker
Masontown
George Clark
James F. Altman
Sheriff Sterling
Salens Taylor
Market Fluctuations in Wheat and Commodities Show Uneven Tone
A Chicago market report describes wheat trading with an initial decline tied to winter wheat expectations, then a rise on long holdings and shrinking visible supply, followed by a fall on Odessa stocks. Corn and oats stayed unsettled to steady, while pork and lard showed mixed moves. Cash quotes for wheat and other staples are listed with futures and spot prices across grain, flour, and livestock sectors.
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Odessa
Ie Advance
Wen
Lord
Ogeres TaDane
Fehra- Fa Ees
Isc
Wales
New Orleans
Ente Narbon
Elgin
Ohio
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Creamery
Penpaylvania
Pennsylvania
Park
Ist
Ihc
ToLepo
Cash Land
Grain stocks: Wheat and corn shifts in weekly Board of Trade data
Chicago and New York markets show grain in store and afloat. Wheat at 36,999,000 bushels, down. corn 8,305,000 bushels, down 39,000. rye 1,685,000 bushels, down 2,000. New York totals: wheat 4,180,557 bushels. oats 1,991,453. rye 144,907. barley 957,000. malt 160,642. peas 26,139.
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Chrcaco
Board of Trade
Rio Jaxeiro Coffee Trade Receipts and Clearances
The record notes 5,700 reis per 10 kilos for coffee exports to the United States from Rio de Janeiro with clearances for 4 81 00 bags and stock figures. It lists weekly receipts of 54 00 bags and purchases totaling 14 000 bags, with 17 000 bags cleared and stock at 27 000 bags.
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Rio
Jaxeiro
Saxtos
United States
Java
Maracaibo
Santos
Caracas
Laguayra
Cassia
Lest
Ohio
Louisiana
Califernia
London
Uscatels
Cations Muscatels
Valencia
New
Ondara Velencia
Bee Eine Sultana
Corres
As New
Nes
Balcnies
de Ivica
Lse
Sicily
California
Hee
Pearse Nantes
Lex
Higgin
Eureka
Ines
Hadaers
One Prohibition Argument in Greensville Licenses
Telegram reports in Greensville January 21 that the license cases in Greensville, Stoneboro and Sharpeville were heard with arguments to follow. Sharpsville remonstrances show a large majority, but affidavits indicate some furnace owners threatened employees with dismissal if they refused to sign. Stoneboro remains close with license chances. Greenville shows Hamill ahead by a small margin, Fell and Sparrow involved in tight contests. counterfeit concerns noted with a call for Salvation Oil.
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DreryTi
Greensville
Stoneboro
Sharpeville
Sharpsville
Greenville
Michael Hamill
Fell
Sparrow
Oil market boom uncertain as Pittsburg traders resist merger plan
The Dispatch reports resistance to a proposed amalgamation of wholesale flour dealers and grocers. Leading firms in Pittsburg condemn the plan as impracticable, citing price disputes, mill competition, and the risk of trusts. Market leaders warn oil and flour sectors remain independent, with mixed opinions on a lasting boom.
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Pittsburg
Llewellyn
T. C. Jenkins
Liberty
Ohio
No Inspiration as Investors Hold Stocks Back
Investors show reluctance to sell in a sluggish day with scarce favorable blocks. Afternoon calls report limited offerings, bid assessments, and notable transfers in Electric, Gas, and railroad stocks among major holders in New York and Canada.
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Barbour
Newd
Quebec
Montreal
Banking activity dips as weather slows deposits in Pittsburg
Clearing house report shows exchanges and balances slipping amid a sudden weather drop. Three week total year to date tops $34 million, with New York money ease noted and bond and stock figures summarized, indicating Pittsburg approaching major financial centers.
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Clearing House
Pittsburg
New York
Lust Joan
Primo Mercantile
Caine Excel
May. & Cou
Mos Pacihete
Sform
Sudden Weather Changes Drive People Homeward
A Fourth avenue banker noted that abrupt shifts from warm to cold chill business. Deposits fall as customers fear colds and prefer staying indoors, delaying notes, loans, and deposits until the weather stabilizes. The effect is sharp in this locality where weather swings are frequent and intense.
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Avenge Fander
Bulls Rally at Petroleum Exchange Push Markets Up
Bulls seized control at the Petroleum Exchange as prices surged with the ceiling rising sharply. Traders reported a field day with strong gains launching the market and keeping upward momentum until the close.
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Petroleum Exchange
Local Oil Drilling Report From Taylorstown
James Mc Mannis No. 2 is drilling in the sand and shut down to make tank connections but looks favorable for a good well. John Hodgens No. 2 and James Hodgens Jr No. 4 will start up this week. The Beachout continues drilling but shows no significant gas or oil. Tools found at Carson S and Robert Noble 2 and operations resumed with Houston haseen producing about barrels.
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Taylorstown
James McMannis
John Hodgens
James Hodgens, Jr
Carson S
Robert Noble 2
Houston
Petroleum market opens firm in New York trading
Petroleum opened firm in New York, soon advanced, then held gains and closed strong. First sales showed strength with 675,000 barrels traded. A brief reaction occurred but the market ended on a strong note as prices rose to the day’s high.
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Janu
New York
Petroleum
Sige
Real Estate Deals Stir Diamond Street Market
News reports indicate a cleared deal on Diamond street between Wood and Smithfield valued around 40 pounds, with buyers likely newspaper men Black & Baird. Multiple sales are noted across Pittsburgh wards including Amber street Queen Anne house for 5000, mortgages issued, and several lot transfers in West End Place and Park avenue amid brisk inquiries for fine residences.
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Wood Street
Diamond Street
Wood
Smithfield
Black & Baird
Fourth Avenue
George W. Knopf
Amber Street
Plao
Sandusky Street
Allegheny City
Penn Avenue
W. A. Herron & Sons
Thirteenth Ward
Grape Street
Twenty-third Ward
Samuel W. Black & Co
New York Avenue
West End Place
Fifth Ward
L. Biederman
John Lee
Leesdale
Baltimore and Ohio
Reed B. Coyle &Co
H. L. Rook
Joseph M. Schaefer
Oakland Square
Boquet Street
Oakland
Ack & Baird
H. C. Shepherd
Wheeling
West Vs
Femeeren
Park Avenue
Twenty-second Ward
Braddock
Biddle Street
Atchison Hit Hard as Market Reverses on Monday
New York trading opened with mixed tones as the Southwest shares lagged while doll stocks advanced. Atchison faced renewed selling driving a 24 percent drop, then rallied with short-covering. coal issues like Delaware and Hudson led gains alongside Lackawanna and Jersey Central. Pullman posted a strong gain, gas trusts and Lake Erie and Western preferred rose, while the overall list finished fractionally higher after late realignments. Market bonds were subdued with Reading generals among the few sizable trades. Atchison weakness weighed on Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe bonds.
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New York
Bears
Atchison
Delaware and Hudson
Lackawanna
Jersey Central
Pullman
Gas Trust
Lake Erie and Western
Atchison and Burington
Pullman Rose Gy
Delaware and Hudson Wils
Chicago Gas Trust
Lake Erie
Western
Reading
Santa Fe
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Northern Firsts
Rose
New York Stock Exchange
Ty Yo
Phenson
Oew Yor Stock Exchange
Fourth Avenue
Ing
Canada
Bur
Quincy
Mil
T Paul
St. Sions P
Some Stocks Weak and Some Strong on the Boston Exchange
Boston market opens with severe liquidation in Atchison stock and related bonds as West End and Fairman activity continues. Mining stocks close mixed in New York with gains for several names, while Junction Railroad reports higher earnings and declares directors including Chalfant Herron Callery Painter Miller Metcalf and Vankirk.
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Boston Exchange
Boston
Atchison Stock
West End
Fuirman
Atch, & 49
Old Colony
Hostone
Aioe
Rutlandcormmon
Hoston & Maine
Rutland
Central Cinn
San
Allonez
Jumet
Mm R
Catalpa
Fintat
Huron
K.C
M. C
Wien
San Diego
The
Junction Railroad Company
J. W. Chalfant
C. B. Herron
James Callery
Jacob Painter, Jr
Reuben Miller
William Metcalf
W. L. Vankirk
William Vankirk
A. E. W. Painter
C. L.rene Charles F. Mayer
Willisan F. Frick
T. M. mi
Philadelphia
White & Stephenson
Ourth Avenue
New York Stock Exchange
Mid
Pennsy
Lehigh
Northern Pacific
Live Stock Markets Report from Pittsburg Dispatch
Cattle receipts total 1440 with 2290 shipped to New York. prices down 15 to 0 cents from last week. Hogs receipts 6900 with 5700 shipped. market firm with prices around 5 and 2 or 5. Leake and Lips quoted. no hogs head noted. 6000 shipped as sacks slow with 10 to 0 cents off from last week.
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New York
York
Cattle Hog and Sheep Receipts Hold Steady with Grade Rise
Receipts of cattle near last week levels at Herr's Island show improved grade though prices slip 30 to 40 cents per cwt. Highs reach 5 dollars. veal calves scarce and firm. Hog receipts equal prior week with fewer heavy bags. prices little changed. Sheep and lambs total 900 head, up 300, with Ohio buyers contributing about 150. Overall stock quality improves as prices decline slightly.
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Chicago
Ohio
Herr's Island
Gaulty
New York Beef and Sheep Market Receipts and Prices
New York market reports show 4400 cattle received yesterday and 10060 for the week with brisk trading and moderate firm close. Sheep and hogs also moved, with lambs weak, cattle prices quoted across breeds, and week totals for beef, sheep, and hogs in the thousands.
Winter Market Hopes Rise As Produce Trade Ushers In
In MoxspayY January 21 1589 market notes say winter weather has arrived boosting commission men. Beans and display items show varied prices from Navy beans to Lima beans and peaches and cranberries feel steady. Fresh eggs and poultry prices listed along with clerks noting expectations for a better weekly trade as traders await steadier lines.
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Prtrsnurg
Moxspayy
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Sfoun
Lima
Ureuinary Co
Cnrest
Ohio Chine
Leia
New York
Messina
Florida
Grain Exchange Receipts Show Mixed Movement Across Routes
Total receipts bulletined at the Grain Exchange cover cars of hay feed four barley oats bran corn middlings and more across Pittsburg Pittsburg and Chicago routes along with Cincinnati St Louis. On call sales include one car No 1 timothy hay and a white oat sample with price and terms noted. Cereal markets are generally steady with buyers seeking concessions and sellers resisting. retail dealers report below average quality in Stull season and difficulty procuring first class corn and oats with fall prices paid for such. Forward prices and tonnages for millfeed and various grain grades listed with regional price references.
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Grain Exchange
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Lear
Stull
Pennsylvvania
Ohio
Banley
Canada
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UAK
Walnut
Cypress
Por McAusland
Burns
Lee
Jennings No. 3
Donnelly Farm
Mt. Morris
Jennings & Cos No
Bauerlein Farm
Brush Rk
de Witt
Ask
Edeevee
Salen
WBA
aNier
Sis Mrad
Hal
Son
Weis
LHR
Ats
Ata Boie
F. Mons
Mie
Nightel
Ste
Lowest
Dauf Chetiete
Ren
Antwerp
Morfing
Ancergor
Aene Nat
Ee Eeg
Cres- Nee Ommoare
Onsas Wenstron & Glass Bol
Saae “ Gre
Rere Gas Co
Elec
L ‘ Uion
Signa UD Vite
Ceses
Lanes Pitts
Besa
Delaware
Acess Aan Western
Lake Shore
Aoe
Missouri Votaelte
Inia Northwestern
Eading
Richmond
West Point
Gale
Bloerick
Texas Pacific
Union Pacific
Western Union
Banka
Balehaltoront
Ape Saan Star
Ptgtoos
Weather and Business
BULLS
Diamond Alley Real Estate
Wall Street
Erie
Shore & M. S
Michigan
Eeissouri Pacific
Newark
Philadel
Tullman Palace
St. Paul & Richmond
W.J
St. Paul & Duloch Pf
Stok
St. L
Wabash
Wheeling & L. E Gilgels
Anshdor
Caledonia B. H
Consolidated California
Virginia
Halo
Norcross
Homestake
Iron
Ontario
Ophir
Sm. Plmouth
Sierra Nevada
Standard
Silver King
Union Consolidated
Yellow Jacket
Business Notra
Wilkinsburg Natural Gas Company
Edgewood
Supreme Court
la Noria
East Liberty
Pittsburg Dispatch
Herr’s Taland
Telearaph
CoicaGo
Texas
Baltimore
Tors Weel
Simon Pure Products
Cogee
Midens&&ahouier
Metal Market
Ceoaet Lake
Jonuars
Joseph Horne
Cor. Shea
L Liberty
Sathens
DE. Swayne & IO
Hold Bank
Smithfield St
Edward House
James P. Speer
John F. Steel
Brokers—Financial
de Witt Dibworth
Whitney & Stephenson
Travelers
Messrs. Drexel, Morgan & CO
Yew Torr
Medical
Whittier
Ald
Ieburg
Somone Saeco
Mar
Tod P
Sunita
Mney Iba
Jas -Spsuw
Gence
Sey
Ussaayiy
Athrusn
Erie Medical
West Sixth Street
Hare
J. Fleming
Ussu
Market Street
Pir Gorf
Jowson
Moodus
Augustus William Webber
Universal Insurance Company, of
J. Marsden
Cross Hall
Clump Cottage
D* Jaquet's
Universal Insurance Co
Doccett
J. Marspen
Sutc
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