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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1889
Page
7
Monday's receipts were unusually small and prices rose by five cents per cwt over Saturday. Supply at Herr's Island reached 1651 head, with brisk activity at East Liberty yards and Liberty markets, while hogs showed waning supply and weak prices though light hogs held up.
The supply of cattle is heavy with excess demand and poor selling. Prices: Prime cattle 130 to 1000 be, good 1200 to 140 be, bulls and fat cows 120 to 160 be, fresh cows dull at 30 per head. Hog receipts fair, market active but heavy grades slow. Sheep receipts fair, market active with declines from Tuesday. quotes include prime Ohio Indiana weights 10 to 120 lbs at 1.5 to 1.75 be, yearlings 75 to 90 be, calves 110 to 120 be at 4.0 to 4.5.
Market items show no cattle received at East Liberty stock yards with no shipments to New York. Hog and sheep receipts are listed with prices and classifications, indicating a slow to strong market depending on category. Prime hogs and prime sheep noted with varying bids and standards.
Telegraph market notes from Kansas City to New York report cattle and hog receipts with mixed trends. Cattle firmness in Texas and St Louis contrasts with dull opening in New York and uneven demand for cattle and calves. hogs and sheep show varied activity across regions, with occasional price upticks and steadying tendencies.
An attache of the electric works introduces two new devices for the nickel in the slot scam on Garrison alley. One uses a motor driven fan to create a breeze and cool the user after inserting a nickel. The other powers a pump to fill a glass of beer when a nickel is inserted.
A vintage alcohol listing describes Imperial Amontillado and Brown Sherry in full quarts with prices around 2.00. It notes Pemartin and Harmont Sherry, plus Fine Old Topaz and other quarts, offered for sale by G. W. Schmidt at 05 and 97 Fiftn Ave.
The report covers wheat futures with quiet and volatile moves, July wheat activity, and shorts covering. It lists prices for wheat, corn, oats, pork, lard, and various futures across New York Chicago and St Louis, with spreads, shipments, and daily closing trends.
A circulated report of disintegration at Trinity Episcopal Church proved unfounded. Vestryman J H Shoenberger considered resignation due to age but remains a life member. Col. W Peers replaces Joseph M Spencer as vestryman at the recent meeting.
General Secretary Philip A. Nolan of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union reports 1.72 donated by various unions to the Johnstown relief effort. The 2 list begun by Rev. Ja n feels strong support from union orders nationwide in response to the circular.
John R. Harbison of Burleigh & Harbison is presented as the young men’s candidate for State Senator in the Forty-fifth district. He is supported by James S. Ruton and W. W. Speer, a plow manufacturer.
A fragment notes stomach upset and loss of appetite and refers to worm infestation as a common pest. It hints at remedies for digestive issues and the need to freshen the body, mentioning various unspecified tonics and treatments.
The article notes Fourth of July celebrations in Pittsburg with banks and stores closing, praising the city’s strategic location at the Ohio River head, its coal and gas resources, and its role as a manufacturing and gateway hub. It cites plans for patriotic observance and optimistic real estate activity including a $35,000 Oakland residence sale and large investment talks.
The day saw a quiet stock floor with no trades at the open and a single 100 share sale of Switch and Signal at 2. Electric and La Noria showed slight strength while most listings held firm. Expectation of renewed activity and a few bids on favorites is noted as a revival is anticipated.
Financial notices indicate substantial bullion withdrawals and balance movements across markets. Bank of London and Baltimore Clearing balances rise with sizable sums recorded in pounds and dollars, while bar silver trades quoted at 42 1 16d per ounce.
The yesterday market opened at 92 and moved to 624 before weakening and closing around the initial level. Analysts cite the new deal as a cause for dull activity, while Oil City reports a similar sentiment amid uncertainty about future prices and production as June output shows gains and more wells are drilled across districts.
Corrected by John M. Oaxiey Co. Market features report prices for refined products and crude, listing New York daily quotes. The price list shows opening and closing levels for National trade certificates and barrels shipped, with July 4 and July 8 data, including total sales and daily fluctuations.
James W. Drape & Co. sold two small houses and lots in the second ward Allegheny near Federal and Jackson for 6500 cash and placed a 2500 mortgage on a suburban house. They also recorded two 2160 mortgages at 6 percent on McKeesport properties and a 1500 mortgage on a Jefferson and Carroll streets Allegheny house. Black and Baird sold properties in Valley View and Butler Street with mortgages to finance construction of new homes. Coyle Co. and others arranged transfers at Marion Place and Marvin Place for 300 and 200 sums.
The Chicago stock market opened weak with heavy Granger selling and broad liquidation. West news and a reported low tariff by major roads fueled bearishness, cutting prices and leaving most quotes well below prior close.
Fragmentary text references Wisconsin Boston and Canon with unclear context. No readable event or person details to verify a full datable summary.
Philadelphian market activity reflects cautious trading as investors weigh earnings results and sector rotations. Several large financials move within narrow ranges while industrial and transportation names lag.
A jury found Caroline Davis also known as Palmer guilty of second degree murder in a East End restaurant case. Prosecution sought first degree verdict but presented circumstances to support a lesser charge. Jury retired to deliberate and returned the verdict in the forenoon. Davis was remanded to jail for sentence.
Judge Slagle filed an opinion in the Prothonotary Bradley versus city of Pittsburg action over whether the city must pay costs in delinquent tax cases. The opinion notes the main issue remains open after examining Assembly acts on the matter.
In Judge Stowe's Criminal Court yesterday Fred Moreth was convicted of assault and battery. Fred Werran and Rosina were acquitted of ferocious dog charges. William Mailia failed larceny charges. F Stern and M G Cohen faced receiving stolen goods on oath. Judge Collier and T J McC presided amid mixed verdicts. Eveline’s case unclear due to fragmented text.
Clerk of Courts McGunnegle’s semi annual report to the State Board of Charities shows 1028 persons charged with crimes, 962 bills before the grand jury, and 610 indictments. There were 610 trials with 514 convictions. Four murder cases yielded three second degree convictions. nine manslaughter cases produced two trials and a conviction.
The Safe Deposit Company filed suit against J. K. P. Duff and his bondmen William A. and William G. Duff. Duff, guardian of Alexander McGill Duff, presented an account showing funds due, claimed incorrect items. A petition for removal as guardian and bond protection on the alleged $7,161 claim accompanies the suit.
Yesterday New York prices showed an upward shift with a 5 point gain while pack sizes remained unchanged. The report lists various coffee grades and origins including Rio, Maracaibo, Santos, and Java alongside other grocery items and related goods in dense OCR fashion.
A mixed batch of items includes a 1900 note on oleomargarine theft in St Paul and a warehouse probe. A liner Adriatic voyage with the Dewand family is noted along with cargo values for a Granada vessel. Panama dispatch reports Costa Rica Nicaragua canal war fears. A southbound stage from Lander to Rawlins is robbed, with a posse of shoshone on trail and a sheriff pursuing the gang.
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