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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1889

Page

7

Abundance In Produce Brings Little Gain For Growers

The Pittsburg dispatch notes widespread abundance in fruits and vegetables and argues producers and dealers reap most of the labor’s reward while consumers benefit least. Potatoes from Tennessee flood markets with low freight costs, cutting returns for Tennessee farmers. Hog and flour trades show mixed signals with expected price shifts but limited profits for local packers and dealers amid regional competition.

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cattle market report from July 2 at Orrice Pirresvec

Receipts and prices for cattle hogs and sheep show a dull market. Cattle shipments to New York today total 300 head with 440 head on hand. Hog receipts around 1500 head with mixed prices. Sheep offerings 4, bead with market firm around Schwe.

Orrice Pirresvec TvEsnay New York Sehewe

Historic Livestock Prices Mixed as Market Slows Across Regions

Telegraph report shows marked weakness in dressed beef prices and sparse cattle demand. Beef, veal, and calf sales dull. sheep and hog receipts high with varied movement. Kansas and St Louis cattle receipts large. overall markets show firmness for some grades but softness for others. regional differences noted with steady to higher hogs and lighter steer demand.

Wheat futures swing amid unsettled market activity

Speculative business in wheat remained unsettled as July futures showed wide fluctuations. Early weakness from rainfall in Dakota and the Northwest shifted to firmer tones with July, August, and December futures advancing and then retreating. Across commodities, strong near demand supported pork and firmer butter, while lard and short ribs eased and then steadied. Receipts and shipments data appeared mixed across flour, wheat, corn, and rye.

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July Fourth Holiday Brings Closings and Real Estate Rush

Tomorrow’s legal holiday will close exchanges banks and most Pittsburg businesses. Mortgages surge with 40 thousand recorded this week and several large notes filed. Marion station seven miles from the city booms as workers buy country homes along the B&O line. Oil refiners claim new Standard process boosts Lima oil. rapid transit on Second Avenue boosts Hazelwood property, spurring buyers citywide.

Uncle Sam Pittsburg Marion Station Baltimore and Ohio Braddock McKeesport Pittburo Marion Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Glenwood Hazelwood

Electric market rally amid transfer books and profit hopes

The stock market opened strong with gains aided by transfer book closures and expectations that the new company’s capital will not exceed five million dollars. Philadelphia Gas dipped fractionally amid dividend concerns while Wheeling and People's Pipeage edged higher. Tractions weakened as weather and broker conditions influenced prices, with rumblings about La Noria’s earnings and a forthcoming mine report.

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Bank clearings and balances across cities in rough ledger form

The item lists bank clearings and balances for New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, and London with figures such as New York Clearings 990,167,106 and balances 88,408,450, Boston clearings 91,991,817 and balances 4,07,4, Philadelphia clears 22,102,990 with balances 2,600,235, and Chicago showing money unchanged. It also notes Bank of England withdrawal, 3 percent fronts of 160, and varying totals like 4,985,588 for Chicago.

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No Improvement in Oil Market Dull Trading Amid Weak Interest

Market notes show a lackluster oil session with the new system failing to draw outside interest. August trading opened weak on Slige, rallied briefly, then eased to session lows as professional actors dominated, with no cash premium and uneven daily fix.

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Lands and Houses Change Hands in McKeesport and City

Lands and houses changed hands as lenders foreclosed or settled mortgages in McKeesport and the Southside. Properties include a 21x120 foot building lot on Forbes Street sold to Hugh Adams, and a $2,500 mortgage settled on McKeesport property at 6 percent with no tax. Other transfers cover vacant lots on Glencoe Street, a corner lot at Lincoln and Ronfel, and a $20,000 vacant parcel near Edgewood station. Several sales involved Edward Reed B. Coyle & Son and A Herron & Sons, with mortgage details and planned construction noted.

L M. Pennock & Son McKeesport Alles & Balley Fourth Avenue Hugh Adams M. J. Ehrenfeld Forbes Skee People's Natural Gas Company Gist Jumonville Wma & Batra Ees Glencoe Street Virgilie Pur- Reed B. Coyle &Son William Laidley Marion Place Coon Laidley A. Herron & Sons Ligeoln Ronfel 7 Seren Ia Oro Edgewood Station P ‘Vania Oe. & Rogers Eni 'Hola Eighteenth Ward Margaret Wilson W. L. Carney Ewing & Byers Federal Street John Degleman Creighton Feareon Allegheny Batt Creighton Valley

Stock Market Slumps as Rail Stocks Lead Decline

New York July 2 A reactionary trading day left most stocks notably lower. Rail issues regained activity while Atchison drove weakness amid rumors of financial trouble. Burlington and West realigned market pressure. Sugar shares fell on late-day selling as the list ended at weaker levels across most active issues.

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Davis Murder Trial Highlights Mrs Davis Testimony

In yesterday's Davis murder trial the standout testimony came from Mrs. Caroline Davis. She described an evening on January 8 where her sister visited, they went to her bedroom, and after her sister left, Mrs. Davis fell asleep until a gunshot woke her. She recalled little else before being placed at the police station. She noted no conversation with Officer Broyder and described her residence on Frankstown avenue. The proceedings included cross examination by District Attorney Porter and rebuttals by Thomas M. Marsne Sr. and Marshall, with courtroom disturbance and a reprimand for conduct during the jury address.

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Tipstave Recommends Grounds for New Trial in Larceny Case

John Rourke, commissioner, led testimony on a motion for a new trial in a Pittsburg and Western Railroad larceny case. McGills and Davises were accused of breaking into a car and stealing goods worth about 700 dollars. Evidence cited a secret influence on the jury and connections to Jack Walsh amid claims of improper conduct.

John Rourke McGill Davis McGills Pittsburg and Western Railroad Negrey Sete Eer Jack Walsh Oe Anne Robbe Marks

Legal and civil actions flood Pittsburg docket

Constable Heiner and Sheriff McCandless face suits from David Adams for 10000 damages claiming break in and goods placed on public sale. Another suit seeks 1000 for alleged illegal sale of two pony carts and harness. Dated cases involve Louisa Dilworth versus Esther Gusky over will provisions and title to Fifth Avenue property. Eliza Jane Dorr will filed granting husband life estate. Mary Kelly probate, share to St Marys and others. Elizabeth Scully sues city of Pittsburg over injured child on Rtaare street.

David Adams George W. Jones A. A. Heiner Adams Allegheny Mecenong Jost Yooeen Hateie Louisa M. Dilworth Joseph Dilworth Esther Gusky Mr. Dilworth Mra. Dilworth Fifth Avenue Mra. Gusky Mra. Gus Eliza Jane Dorr O'Hara Township Nelson Dorr Mary Kelly St. Mary's Frances D. Scully Achilles Dumont Elizabeth Pittsburg Pregate

Price Outlook for Fresh Produce and Dairy Goods in Local Markets

The market reports a surplus of new potatoes with a downward drift, while melons and tropical fruits move freely. Bananas are particularly active and firm, with one dealer noting prices 70 to 75 cents higher per bunch than earlier in the season. Raspberries, blackberries, and berries remain well supplied, and overland trade for vegetables and fruits is active. Local cheese markets are steady, and dairy goods from Borrzz Creamery in Elgin and Oblodo are offered fresh. Prices cover a wide range across fruits, vegetables, canned goods, and staples, highlighting continued affordability tensions and strong activity in bananas and berries.

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Governor Fifer Pardons Candidate After Danville Outcry

Dramatic scene at the Palmer House in Chicago as a man, G. W. Howe of Leadville Colorado, climbed a cornice and leaped to the pavement after a failed rescue attempt. Howe, a civil engineer, was returning from Washington where he attended the Patriotic Sons of America delegate convention.

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