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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1892
Page
3
New York traders watched a brisk forenoon rally driven by bullish signals from Mr. Keene and strong demand for Grangers and railroad equities. Burlington’s withdrawal from the Western Traffic Association tempered gains, but Vanderbilt strength kept the market overall firm. total shares traded reached about 258,211 with rails and mining issues showing notable activity.
In a volatile session, short sellers rushed to cover as wheat strengthened after the opening with September trading around Tyce. Weather in the spring wheat belt spurred the rally, while domestic receipts remained light and European markets showed mixed signals.
Market roundup shows exports and receipts varying by commodity with futures activity on wheat and corn. Importantly floods in Spain and abroad drive uncertainty while foreign buying boosts near term prices. rates shift across Chicago Philadelphia and Kansas City exchanges with No 2 red wheat and oats leading activity.
Trading in local securities edges higher with Central Traction and Philadelphia Company posting gains. Westinghouse Electric and other industrials show steady to firm prices amid improving inquiry and a cautious but optimistic outlook for near-term strength.
Closing quotations from Philadelphia brokers show activity in New York Stock Exchange listings. Names such as Stephenson and others appear in market notes with local firm references and ongoing price movements across the week.
June earnings for the B. and C. system fell by 23824 dollars while a market note to Oakley and Co. discusses a favorable Interstate Commerce Committee bill to require automatic couplers on railroad cars and locomotives, with air brake plans potentially following.
Money is abundant and freely offered on productive real estate security at 5.6 percent while 6 percent remains prevailing. Money on call ease at 14 2 percent, bank clearings listed for New York and Boston with varying balances. Sterling exchange quoted and various city clearings reported.
The bullion in the Bank of England rose by £45000 in the past week while its reserve to liabilities ratio fell from 45 percent to 44.73 percent. The July 21 report notes bullion outflow in the Bank of England and 3 percent rente rates at 850 for the account. The Bank of France shows an 8,500,000 franc gain in gold and 875,000 franc gain in silver. Closing prices include Consols at 06 15-16 money and 9 15-16 account, various U.S. and Canadian stocks, Mexican Central bonds at 4s 71 1/4, and bar silver at d 34. Data on open market discount rates for short and three month bills is listed.
Reports say the Christ Church parcel remains unsettled as W A Herron & Sons await a New York partner’s reply before closing for one half of the lot. Henderson homestead negotiations in Allegheny involve John K Ewing & Co with a Pittsburgh bank president buyer. Hutchinson property at Fifth and Masters is purchased by Geo W Guthrie for investment with tenants to occupy in April. Rumors circulate about a sale on the Fors Wayne road near Belle Vernon involving a gentleman buyer.
Reports show eight permits issued for twelve structures costing 19360 with major projects on avenues and streets. Purchases include Ursuline Convent front, lots in Kensington, Swissvale and Homewood, with buyers such as William Howley, William Loeffler, Nathaniel Green, and numerous city residents. Proposals for Perrysville avenue improvements persist as viewers deliberate.
In a fair trade update dealers note general steadiness across most lines while canned goods emerge as the standout feature. Eastern asks rise on peaches and California fruit prices surge, with Philadelphia agents selling off Jersey and Delaware tomato stocks and several items showing notable price gains in San Francisco and Boston markets.
Proda-Prodecta and Cumran-Ohio listings show varied local produce with Ohio and California fruit and vegetables. Berries and blackberries are priced per quart, apples per barrel, and and oranges scarce as market demands shift. prices reflect quality and regional supply. Market gardeners push home grown stock, slowing stock turnover.
The industry shows little new business beyond moving orders from idle mills to active works and stock dealers. Some contract replacements and small raises occur, with pennies or fractions as gains to regular customers. London market notes include steady pig iron prices, moderate activity, and firm steel ship plates at quoted levels.
Receipts vary by region with mixed demand as markets in East Lizenarr and Chicago show steady or slower trade. Beef and lamb prices edge or hold, calves and sheep supplies large, exports active and domestic sales cautious. overall tone mixes steady to slower movement and modest price firmness.
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