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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1891

Page

3

Iron Trade Review Sees Bessemer Prices Steady and Forge Held

The July market reports show demand robust with Bessemer and gray forge terms held at prior week levels. Prices across steel slabs billets and pig iron remain firm. buyers rush to secure August and September loads amid ample stock, while production and consumption trends suggest elevated activity for the near term.

Bessemer Gray Forge Orricx Famay Spiegel ST. O. B COOKE Fap Torito von Oenen Seaboard Pittaburg Goga Esse Eeesee Pittsburg Motons Lion etSan

Sales at Large Shadings in the Southern Iron Market

The iron market shows no improvement with furnace owners holding out for better prices. Sales occur at large shadings of quotations as demand shifts north and east. Freight railroads complain and efforts to offset low prices have ceased. Brokers stay hopeful for renewed demand in the fall crop period.

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Firing and Steel Plans Hit by Market Pressures

The district remains hopeful with lighted fires and notes from furnaces. Foundry quotations show No 1 at 122 percent and No 2 at 1150 with others listed. The Southern Steel Company boosts capital stock from 100000 to 1000000 with 600900 subscribed in lands and stock. Coal activity is dull as rolling mills pause and a furnace exploded at Sheffield, with two in the Tennessee Valley already.

Gray Forge Southern Steel Company Biast Sheffield Tennesse

Iron market in Philadelphia remains dull and uncertain

The Philadelphia iron market shows persistent inactivity with mixed sentiment on near term. Foundry irons hold around 44 to 46 dollars per ton delivered while inferior grades move slowly. decibels of demand and cautious sellers prevail as steel rails and billets stay dull yet steady and December iron prices show little change.

Pennsylvania Bessemer

Chicago Market Shows Dullness in Pig Iron Trade

The Chicago pig iron market remains dull with small lot orders predominating and few large buyers. No railway purchases have begun despite July 1 expectation, while Southern No 1 soft grade shows firmer prices and shipments remain tight.

Rogers, Brown & Merwin Chicago

Lowee prices expected by consumers at St. Louis cautions in placing orders

A telegraph from St. Louis reports Rogers Brown and Meacham saying the market shows no new features. Consumers remain cautious about orders and expect lower prices, though increased foundry activity could lift prices and spur buying as stock coverage remains tight.

St. Louis Southern Yy Forge Southern Southern Charcoal Missouri Ohio

New York Drygoods Market Notes July 10

The July 10 report shows increased inquiry for 100 case cotton lots and freer fruit movement with a small extra discount not extending beyond July 2. Low grade bleached cottons were more active while other market aspects remained unchanged. Brazil consul Kerbey reports on a sick man’s trials at Para in THE DIS PATCH tomorrow.

New York Brazil J. C. Kerbey Para

Great religious meeting marks decennial day in Minneapolis

The Christian Endeavor convention on Decennial Day featured the New York delegation arriving late, a free Parliament led by Rev. J. A. Rondthaler, and a report from Galesburg of 21 converts. A Chinese delegate carried news from Texas and Natal South Africa sent greetings. Discussions included Sunday observance at the World’s Fair and a memorial urging equal right of way for Christian Endeavor societies with other youth groups.

Tiandeavor Societies Minneapolis Convention of Christian Endeavor Societies New York J. A. Rondthaler Indianapolis Galesburg Ill Texas Baer Natal South Africa Spurgeon Methodist Endeavor Societies General Conference Christian Endeavor Societies

English Butler Hobbs Killed by Umbrella in New York

Special telegram reports William Hobbs an English butler employed by New York families died at Bellevue Hospital from an umbrella wound to the eye after a dispute over jockeys. The attacker, an unknown man, fled into darkness and remains at large. Hobbs’ injuries proved fatal.

New York William Hobbs Bellevue Hospital Hobbs

Points in Realty and Stocks Surge on North Avenue

Real estate markets show health with rising sales of lots and strong demand for properties in Pittsburgh area. North avenue in Allegheny transitions from exclusive to more democratic, as transit spurs new gilt edged development along Ridge and adjacent avenues. Investors note cautious buyers seek full information and large properties move. several rail, bank, and gas stocks rise amid improving earnings and reorganization optimism.

North Avenue Allegheny Northside Eidge Pittburg Lawrenceville Westinghouse Akron Baltimore and Ohio Railroad J. Z. Wainwright Arsenal Bank J. J. Wainwright Hocking Valley Blaine James G. Blaine Elizabeth Baltimore Prexel, Morgan & Co Pittsburg Petroleum, Stock and Metal Exchange Ssea John B. Barbour Safe Deposit Company German Fire Insurance Company London New York William Wheeling and Lake Erie Milwaukee and Northern

Market gains amid steady prices in Liberty National and Duquesne

The market showed stiffening prices across the list with confidence among holders. Liberty National Bank stock sold five shares at 103 and Duquesne Traction moved to 15 1 2 percent, marking advances over prior trades.

Liberty National Bank Duquesne Traction Fertore

Shares Edge Up Amid Dividend Quiet in Market

The New York stock market showed no major shifts as bears pressed Grangers, Burlington, and St Paul, while a covering demand and assurances on Louisville's dividend steadied prices. Sugar and Lake Shore rose, but overall activity was dull with few large advances and bonds lagging stock gains.

Louisville Nashville New York Burlington St. Paul London Chicago Chilcago Gas Atchison Lake Shore Northern Pacific Land Bears Wheeling Lake Erie Jssnes Omaha New York Stock Exchange Whitney Estephenson Pittsburg Fourth Avenue

Gold Coming Back As Europe Fails To Hold Yellow Metal

European markets could not sustain gold gains and activity shifted to domestic demand. Traders reported strong buying momentum yesterday with loans extended and broadening general trade.

Europe

Wall Street Buzz as Gold Ship Servia Delivers 1.6 Million

The Wall Street scene shows gold inflows despite market chatter. The steamship Servia arrived with a broken crank pin and, escorted by tugs, brought 1.6 million dollars in gold, while money on call remained easy in New York and sterling exchange held firm.

Wall Street Servia New York

Money and Exchange Report From Major Markets

Clearings and balances across the New York Chicago St Louis and other exchanges show firm money rates with several regional totals. Bank clearings reach 64 492 575 nationwide while New York exchange rates hover around par with a small premium or discount noted.

Mewrnis New York Exchange Chicago St. Lovie New York Portapentrnia Baltimore Agety Oime Boston

Electric stock quotations from Philadelphia and Boston markets

Closing questions of Felecatyale cay brokered listings show Electric stocks at Philadelphia and Boston. Prices include Eastern Electric Cable Co preferred at 6 and 2.. versus 2 9/32 for Thomson-Houston, with Fort Wayne Electric and European Welding Co also cited.

Boston Eastern Electric Cable Co Thomson-Houston Electric Co Wayne Electric European Welding Co

Mining Stock Quotations From New York

Alice 10 Adams Consolidated 180 Aspen 200 Crown Point 110 Consolidated California and Virginia 665 Deadwood 120 Hale and Norcross 180 Home Stake 1100 Horn Silver 315 Iron Silver 100 Mexican 200 Ontario 3800 Ophir 100 Plymouth 176 Savage 1M Sierra Nevada Standard 10 Union Consolidated 200 Yellow Jacket 170.

New York Alice Adams Consolidated Aspen Crown Point Consolidated California Virginia Deadwood Hale and Norcross Homestake Horn Iron Mexican Ontario Ophir Plymouth Savage Sierra Nevada Standard Union Consolidated Yellow Jacket

Market Basket of Home Grown Produce and Market Prices

The column notes peak raspberries and declining strawberries while blackberries and huckleberries rise in supply. Home grown cabbage celery and squash appear on Diamond market stalls with fair demand and prices easing. Watermelons are plentiful but selling slowly as meat and fish prices vary and florists report quiet trade.

Sweateas California New York la France Douche Albany Harris Senator Hies Senator Wootten

Wool market report from New York to Boston demand dips

The wool market shows weak and dull prices in New York, Missouri demand steady for coarser grades, fine types sluggish. Boston reports fair overall demand with 2,293,300 pounds sold weekly. Spring Texas and California mixed, Ohio and Michigan wools vary, Australian wools steady, domestic fleece prices tentative.

New York Texas St. Louis Missouri Ohio Pennsylvata West Virginia Michigan Montana Bostox California

Prices Mixed as Farm Receipts Run High in Busy Market

Receipts of farm and garden products were large but demand lagged with concessions common. Watermelons plentiful, raspberries firmer after light arrivals. eggs slightly higher and dairy products steady. Lemon supply affected by cool July weather, while cheese stocks rise on expected market bottom.

Orvice Disratcu Farmar Produce Commission Iay Spee Ae Seana Cholee Oanis Beass New York New Wisconsin Sam California Ile Bich

Sugar Market Shows Mixed Signals Amid Fruit Crop Outlook

The sugar market fluctuates as fruit crops suggest potential price rises yet current prices remain attractive for buyers. Coffee markets explore lower prices while new crop supplies in oils and syrups hint at easing in some segments. overall, traders stay watchful for a decisive move.

Reen Corree Rio Java Maracaibo Santos Caracas

Grain Exchange reports light receipts and mixed carload sales

Receipts at the Grain Exchange total 16 carloads with Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway and Pittsburg Cincinnati and St. Louis lines sending hay corn bran flour oats and corn. Ear corn remains strong with bids around 70c for ten days and prices have risen about 10c in two weeks. Quoted carload prices for various grain and flour products are listed with adjustments from store pricing.

Grain Exchange Pittsburg Ft. Wayne Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis Michigan

Conservative Bearish Tone Steady Ahead of Government Crop Report

Chicago futures show dull steady activity as traders await the government crop report. Wheat declines despite heavy receipts and export demand while corn and oats edge down then recover with cash demand aiding prices. provisions firm on tighter supplies.

Chicago Liverpool New York Seige Fae John M. Oakley & Co Sixth Street Chicago Rd

Live Stock Market Report East Liberty and Nearby Yards

Receipts and shipments across East Liberty and other yards show cattle at 1 004 head with no cattle shipped to New York, hogs 2 600 head received and 1 500 shipped with a strong market, Philadelphia totals 1 200 head with shipments steady and market unchanged though slow.

East Liberty Orvice Joly O New York Reeves Foss Oga Manle Cincinnati Omaha Acon Kansas City Indianapols

Cattle and Hog Receipts Across Markets Report Mixed Prices

Market reports show shipments totaling thousands of head across major yards. Cattle and hog markets varied by region with natives and Texans showing differing prices while sheep and lambs held steady or weak in places.

Diaz interviewed by Frank Carpenter for The Dispatch

Frank G. Carpenter secured an important interview with President Diaz of Mexico to appear in tomorrow's big issue of The Dispatch. The item signals a major feature and a high profile dialogue scheduled for the next edition.

Diaz Frank G. Carpenter Dispatch Mexico

Coffee market notes from New York and Baltimore

Reporting from New York and Baltimore shows coffee options trading mixed with small gains and losses. Prices for July and September futures drift, with firm demand for cargoes noted alongside dull trade in ordinary to fair offerings.

New York Getsaltimore

Metal Market Update Seated Iron and Lead Prices

July 9 report notes dull iron in Seated and American markets with 316 cogs at 3 heavy jake around 1300 dollars. Lead shows dull activity with 45 units tied and Tineway straits trading 545.

Jake Tineway

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