Iron Age market review shows quiet demand for American pig iron
The Iron Age reports no pressure to sell American pig iron with quiet demand. Prices listed in foundries and rails markets across regions show limited supply and shifting costs for coke ore and various steel products. Analysts note consolidation among major mills and evolving price signals for rails and scrap iron.
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Dispatch
New York
Bessemer
Spiereleisen
Spiegeleisen
Production of Pig Iron Surges in 1880 Amid Record Output
The American Iron and Steel Association reports U.S. pig iron production for 1880 at 7,001,555 gross tons, up from 6,453,733 in 1879, a rise of 547,822 tons or 8.5 percent. Net tons reached 7,517,988, with first-half output strong and second half driven by demand. stocks remained high but decreased in some sectors as the year ended. Pennsylvania led production with 9....
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Vania
Tisre
Wee Eae
See
Association For Delivery
Bparch
Philadelphia
Bulletin of the American Iron and Steer Association
United States
Bell
IBA
Eeecies
IMA
Pennsylvania
Alabama
Enormous Output at Edgar Thomson Steel Works
At the Edgar Thomson Steel Works Brad dock the monthly average daily steel rail output exceeds 1100 tons with a peak yield of 1123 tons this week. The new furnace H nears completion and Master Stickisyer expects to turn it over by February 1. Drying and commissioning will push full production ahead with both furnaces running by May.
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Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Braddock
Stickisyer
Marth
Market trends for boots and pig iron sales amid softer demand
The report notes lower averages for Boot pig realizations due to quiet demand and mixed market sentiment. Makers hold higher prices for certain alloys while speculative sales occur at reduced rates. Steel and iron products show varied firmness with some prices up while overall demand remains unsettled.
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Splegeleisen
Besseance
Saist
Tees
Stafford Ord
Wales
New York
Liverpool
Hest
Rositer
Siemens Steel
E. V
Metal Market Brief Highlights Steady Copper Lead Trade
New York reports copper unchanged while lead remains accessible and domestic iron markets show steady movement. Pig iron activity remains stable as buyers monitor price signals and supply conditions.
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New York
Providence millers weave Chinese ramis plant fiber
A Providence mill operator reports success in carding spinning and wearing fabric made from the Chinese ramis plant fiber. The experiment aims to produce a substitute for wool, testing practical use and comfort in wearable cloth.
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Eamle
Providence
R. I
Explosion at Newport colliery and other late items
Reported explosion at a Newport England colliery left five people dead. Other late items note a large lumber fire near North Troy Vermont destroying most houses, a Bristol Street Boston brick building fire with $100000 loss, and various unrelated incidents including suicides, a river collision jury verdict, assaults, and labor bill discussions.
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Newport
England
Belleville
James Blackwell
James
Frea
North Troy
Bristol Street
Boston
William F. Paul
Potts
Des Moines
Santansneasee Lane
Reichstag
Mystery of Cherry Alley Real Estate Clears Slowly
Investigations narrow to a single buyer group linked to two main lines along Cherry alley as purchases mount around the colored church property and Daly site. Witnesses tie the deals to the Pennsylvania Railroad in pursuit of downtown passenger access, while critics doubt private traction use.
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Cherry Alley
Pennsylvania Railroad
E. E. Clark
Southside
Union Depot Ors Syndicate
Daly
Colored Church
Hagan
McKelry
Smithfield Street
Fifth Avenue
Sixth
Hotel Duquesne
Miller, McBride and
Heed
Pittsburg
Andrew Melton
Westinghouse Electric gains on circuit court ruling in Boston
United States Circuit Court decision in Boston awards Westinghouse exclusive use of Brushb-Swan light in five eastern states, boosting Westinghouse Electric stock. Market notes show mixed gains with Keystone Hawk to 70, Laster and Central shares active, and dividend anticipated at the next company meeting.
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Westinghouse Electric
United States
Boston
Home Company
New York
Pennsylvania
Chartiers
Busi Dea
Scarcity and Bank Demand Hit War Costs
Banks reported strong inquiry for accommodations with ample cash to meet demands. The report notes a pale demand in certain wartime costs and Bates weakening amid overall market activity.
Bank and bullion figures across major markets
The report covers balances in Boston Clearings at 16,025,814 with various figures, Bank of England bullion movements totaling 12,000 pounds and a weekly rise of 582,000 pounds, Bank of France gold and silver gains, and Chicago clearings at 9,479,000 with New York exchange rates and loan yields noted.
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Boston Cleariars
Reen
Eae Tae — Ees
Saene Chonan
LoxDor
Bank of Soeeen
Bank of England
Bank of En Iaturity
Paris
Bank of France
Chicago
New York Exchange
Call Joans
Bearish Influences Weaken Oil Market In Early Trading
The oil market opened strong then softened, closing about one percent below the high. New York led gains while Pittsburgh and Oklahoma City lagged. Field news included Crawford farm well near Callery Junction and Phil lins No 3 on the Douthett farm, with varied production reports.
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New York
Pittsburg
OU City
Bradford
Lima
Butler Field
Crawford Farm
Callery Junction
Phillins No. 3
Douthett Farm
Washington Field
Burns Farm
Groveton
Union Oil Company
Davis
Chartiera Valley
Beck Farm
Movements in Realty Show Several Substantial Local Sales
Real estate firm reports multiple property transactions in East End and surrounding wards. Sales include a Penn near Homewood property sold for 8,000 to Agnes Schmidt. No. 44 Pike Street and adjacent lot sold for 8,400 cash. two O’Hara Street lots at 1,700. Cedar Street lot for 525 cash. Shetland area houses for John Marlow. Simon Beymer residence on Fifth Avenue and Neville Street sold for 75. Beltzhoover avenue lot for 635 cash. mortgage on Oakland property for 2,000 at 6 percent.
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H. Love
Fourth Avenue
Penn
Homewood Avenue
East End
L. F. Steel
Agnes Schmidt
Samuel W. Black & Co
H. A Weaver
Pike Street
Twelfth
Mulberry Alley
Kelly & Rogers
Station Street
John Major
George Williams
O'Hara Street
Twentieth Ward
Charles Marthon
Cedar Street
J. J. Roberts
Thomas H. Groach
Shetland
Fifth Avenue
Neville Street
Fifth
Daniel B. Barr
Baltenso
Oakland
Wall Street Echoes Shows Mixed Day in New York Market
The New York stock market displayed renewed activity with broader participation and gains in low priced shares. Major issues like the Grangers and Union Pacific fluctuated, trusts faded somewhat, and bonds from Kansas and Texas reorganization aided trading. London demand remained tepid as the Bank of England rate held firm and activity in American rails remained uneven.
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New York
Aingie
Oregon
King Committee
Olcott Committee
Kansas
Texas
Texa Pacific
Northern Pacific
Post
London
Bank of England
Ruensaes
de Whiteme & Stephenson
Paton Mienders
Fourth Avenue
Quotation Fragments From Philadelphia Stocks and Brokers
Fragmentary quotations describe Philadelphia stock activity with mentions of brokers and railroad matters. References include New York Stock Exchange bids and asks, Boston stocks and a Boston & Albany line, with unclear notes on preferred shares and regional trading.
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Philadelphia
Furniche
Whitesr & Stephenson
Avenus
New York Stock
Progress Report and Local Business Notes
Roads remain in bad shape though slight improvement noted in recent days. Mortgage business shrank with 14 recordings led by a 4500 loan. New England lines pro-rate with St Paul Chicago on reduced passengates, central lines refuse pro-rating. Court of Appeals sugar case decision expected within ten days. filings by Saturday described as voluminous. Southide Brick and Stone Company elected officers John Douthitt president and David Rutter secretary. directors include Charles Schiote Martin M Stash Charles Trautwein John Sie aer Gechwender. company leases 10 acres on antes ward adjacent to Seacreeee Street and is erecting.
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Ennglarp
St. Paul
Chicago
New England
New York Court of Appeals
Southide Brick and Stone Company
Lim
John Douthitt
David Rutter
A. Es
Charles Schiote
Martin M Stash
Charles Trautwein
John Sie Aer
Antes
Seacreeee Street
Liberty Livestock at East Liberty yards weekly market recap
Cattle sales 1,918 head, hogs 15,675 head, sheep and lambs 6,585 head for the week. Hog prices advanced with Chicago tops near 3.00. Liberty prices higher, demand good for choice grades. Cattle mainly common and low grade, markets slow with a slight decline. prime steers and lightweights in active demand at marginally better prices.
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East Liberty
Chicago
Liberty
Cattle and Livestock Receipts Across Markets Reported
Regional market notes show cattle receipts in the thousands with mixed prices. Hogs rise with active demand, sheep and lambs firm to higher, and feeders steady. calves and vealers vary by region. Front page market digest lists prices for natives, Texans, stockers, and packing grades.
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St. Louis
H Su
Kawsan Crry
Market Roundup Notes Steady Prices Across Groceries
Markets show no new features with quiet demand. Fancy apples in light supply and firm high grade. onions and potatoes firm. tropical fruits in fair demand. oranges and lemons active at outside quotes. Dairy and sugars tight with no advance. beef, poultry, and canned goods vary little as trade sits steady.
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Little Falls
New York
Elgin
Ohta
Malaga
Java
Maracaibo
Bow
Chile
Eabink
London
California
Muscatels
Valencia
Sultans
Turkey
Salonoe
Ivica
Walna
Brazil
Bae oSalifornia
Bae oSalifornia, Evapora
Sr Sas
Eureka
Tigi Hosska
Gamson Plains
Saraines
Shore
Ieee
Iceland
Potomac Scan
Grain Exchange Prices Show Steady Demand for New Cereal Grains
No sales on call at the Grain Exchange. Receipts listed: 13 cars. Hay and oats scarce and firm with demand for new shelled corn. Bakers' flour firm at quotations. Northwest spring patent buyers firmer. no longer the selling pressure seen earlier. Prices given for carload lots include various grades and regions.
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Grain Exchange
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Baltimore and Ohio
Lake Erie
Pittsburg and
Western
Northwest
Minneapolis
Northwen Genece
Ates
Chicago Wheat and Corn Trade Shifts With Weather Signals
Chicago wheat market shows steady to firm tones as shorts cover and May delivery strengthens on rain forecasts. Corn remains active with broader demand and larger transactions, while Minneapolis notes blizzard signals and varied futures alongside spot markets in oats and flax.
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Chicago
Shorts
Minneapolis
Shorts Scen
Nthe Produce Exchange
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Cambria Iron Company
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Troy Steel
Western Steel Company
Worcester Steel Company
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Behem Ann
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House Committee On Banking and Currency
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John Jarchow
Arp
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Angelo Mare
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United State Vapor Company
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House Committee On Labor
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Sariseyar
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United States Circuit Court
Mr. Westinghouse
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Myener Mercantile Paper
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Twentieth Street
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Mexico
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Arkansas
Treansa
Swirt Srsciric Co
Atlant, Ga
C. D. Lewis
Smithfield
Nodelay
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A. Garrison
Edward Firstene
Wm. T. Howe
Eobr. C. Mt
Henry A. Miller
Jleunr
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Sixth ST
Medical
Whittier
Penn Avenue
Krow
Science OF
Prica
Wm. H. Parker
The
Nations Medical Association
Parker
Peabody Medical Institute
Mass
Hume
Holland
Ponn Ave
Jellis
Pond ¥ Company
Panbor Block
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
Joseph Flowing & Son
Diamond Nachos
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