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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1892

Page

3

Iron and Steel Markets Drift Amid Labor Uncertainty

A July report notes a mixed demand for raw iron and steel with overall activity shrinking due to West labor troubles. Prices for standard trades hold, but buyers exhibit caution, shifting some Southern iron and delaying purchases while producers pursue summer and autumn contracts. Production figures show regional declines and a heavy midyear consumption, with no sharp price rises expected though some improvement may occur in autumn.

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Stock Market Ends Strong as Industrials lag

New York July 29 The stock market closed with a strong finish as gains led by Atchison and Western Union while most industrials lagged. Sugar remained active with modest advance and railroad bonds showed notable activity. Total stock sales reached about 245,000 shares, with notable quotes for Atchison and Western Union amid optimism of rising dividends and higher future values.

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Cineinmatians See Heat Curb Market for Cine Goods

July 20 special report notes intense heat drawing attention of buyers to cinema supplies. Demand weak with few contracts and lower prices. Analysts expect a fall revival as producers cut output to match dwindling stocks and cover existing deals.

Cherssett Rogers Howe Popron Bowers Mileont South Firis

Iron market dulls amid general Birmingham conditions

Birmingham July 29 The iron market shows little activity as overall conditions in the area remain extremely dull. No significant buying or selling movement reported. Special report notes subdued demand and steady prices with no notable price shifts.

Brewtyonam Als

State election looms as public politics dominate

The article notes the state election approaches Monday and that the population remains deeply involved in politics. It describes the iron situation as unchanged for weeks, with prices set to suit buyers and no quotations given.

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Very dull at Chicago agricultural implement market

In Chicago the market shows continued dullness with mainly car lots and small orders for early shipment. A few large transactions by agricultural implement makers reflect season requirements and prior coverage, while sellers show willingness to concede on delivery terms. Lake Superior charcoal remains quiet with firmer coke prices than the North and South.

Carcaco Rogers, Brown & Merwin Tere Chicago Lake Superior

Market Quietness Signals Small Orders Persist

Rogers Brown and Meacham report the market unchanged with small orders at low prices. No large contracts are reported this week as activity remains subdued in St. Louia and St. Louvre.

St. Louia Dealens Seth Timothy Warom Hay Sates Pemirie Straw

Weak close as markets fear Hatch bill and big receipts

Wheat and corn slipped in early trading, with wheat down a penny and corn four to five cents, amid expectations of large tomorrow receipts and a Senate Hatch bill debate. Cables and frost fears in the northwest offset gains as prices recovered later. evidence showed dull cash trade, steady freight rates, and mixed futures.

Senate Dakotas Antwerp Roumania Buffalo

General markets report with grain and commodity prices

New York receipts and sales show large grain volumes including 17 500 packages 6 000 barrels and 23 000 sacks with modest concessions. Futures and spot markets shift slightly lower with mixed activity across Wheat Corn Oats and provisions while anti option bill pressure weighs on some contracts.

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Summer boomlet lifts Pittsburgh market amid renewed optimism

A broad and strong mid summer market rally boosts securities with Westinghouse shares leading gains. Trading shows varied calls and a tentative upturn as brokers anticipate further buying once industrial confidence improves and labor capital tensions ease.

Money Rates and Bank Clearings Across Cities

The report shows steady money rates around 6 percent with abundant funds and low demand, across Boston New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Baltimore Chicago St Louis Cincinnati and London. Exchange rates drift and bank clearings list daily figures, balances, and discounts for multiple dates and locales.

Boston Tiabigg I. Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange New York Philadelpata Battimont Cchicaco Careat Cinginnati New Orlrayrs New York exchange—Commercial

Real Estate Market Notes on Leases and Ownership Trends

Reports on property in Pittsburgh discuss lease law impacts and landlord behavior. The Conley property near Penn Avenue and Seventh Street is cited as likely to change ownership as market conditions vary with strikes and construction delays shaping values and tenant liberties.

Conley Penn Avenur Seventh Street

Real estate transfers across Allegheny districts and surrounding towns

Property deals span Shadyside Murray avenue and West End areas. Ida G Henderson buys Fleming avenue lot from John E Ewing & Co for Louis F Finck. James Shields heirs sell in Falk plan for 1500. Frey acquires Third street frame house in Boltzhoover for 2400. Dra reports three Shadyside lots sold for 13500 and other Sharpsburg Hieinity parcels totaling 2400.

John E. Ewing & Co Ida G. Henderson Louis F. Finck Fleming Avenue Eleventh Ward Allegheny Falk D. Behben & Son James Shields Herron Hill Park Thirteenth Ward E. T. Schaffner Hilltop John M. Frey Third Street Boltzhoover Borough Morgan Street Charles Everetsee James W. Dra Shadyside Sharpsburg Hieinity Nieo Munichall Terrace McKeesport

Dull Grain and Busy Canned Goods Markets Feature July Trade

Reports show dullness in grain and feed trading while provisions and groceries remain active. Canned goods prices rise as New York reports bullish shifts, with California produce shipments and strong demand influencing local quotes.

Produce Commission Grain and Feed Commission General Produce Commission

Midwest Creamery Market Notes and Produce Prices

Market summary shows creamery and dairy products with Wisconsin Swiss blocks and limburger lines. Fresh berries, apples, pears, peaches, lemons, and melons priced with regional variations. vegetables like cabbage, onions, cucumbers, and celery listed with package sizes and per unit costs. Demand fluctuates for certain items while overall prices remain steady amid increased supply in some categories.

Georgia California Maryland Mississippi Illinois Ohio Ancy Jersey Bhi Eastern Shore

Wool Market Report Shows Firm Demand Across Regions

The wool trade lists strong demand in Philadelphia and New York markets with notable activity in Ohio Pennsylvania and Canada. Prices span from fine to coarse grades with ranges like 2 and above 7s XX and higher for fine merino and washed delaine.

Texas Phladelrhtia Ohio Pennsylvania Con Hom New York Michican Canada Montana Territorial

East Liberty Live Stock Markets Close Firm in Mixed Trade

Movements and prices at East Liberty and other points show cattle receipts near 1 000 head with steady to higher values in native and prime grades amid thousands of hogs and sheep trading. Reports from St Louis and Chicago indicate mixed demand with cattle and hogs steady to higher and sheep softer for common and Texas origin.

East Liberty the Evening Journal Starket Texas St. Loui

Wheat markets drift lower amid dull trading across regions

Wheat prices fell and activity slowed as the market opened weakly. Sept contracts slid after a flat start, with no. 2 northern and hard cash quoted but demand subdued. Receipts rose in parts while corn and oats held firmer or dull, reflecting subdued overall trading.

Cincinnati Dauth Kansas City

Cotton market notes from New York and St Louis

Prices and sales show steady to firmer tone across markets. New York reports 142,900 bales traded with varied futures posting. St Louis notes steady trade with middling around 7 16c and no current sales, while Liverpool notes easier prices with middling 4 16d and export demand mixed.

New York Nevertber Esiel Bates Shiptenta Cotrean Bo

Improvement in demand for forge and foundry irons in Philadelphia

Rogers Brown & Co report a decided improvement in demand for forge and foundry irons in Philadelphia and its market tributaries. The Pittsburg trade and vicinity have generated many contracts for finished iron and steel to be placed in the East, boosting activity for the season. Spot steel is in hard demand and immediate delivery is scarce.

Parnansnena Rogers, Brown & Co Philadelphia Pittsburg Sten

Electric line to replace horse cars on Pittsburg Tenth Street bridge

H Sellers Melee traveled to Chicago last evening on the limited. An electric line contract was in place after insurance men, who blocked the scheme, were placated. The line, part of the old Southside route controlled by the Birmingham road, will run over the Tenth street bridge and end horse car service in Pittsburg.

Westinghouse Electric Boston Pittsburg Pittsburg and Western Baltimore and Ohio Baltimore and Waio Wred Ripshart Union Switch and Signal Allegheny Heating Company James Carothers Pearce Presty Julius F. Stark Bailey McCutcheon W. R. Thompson Tene Electric Common A. J. Lawrence & Co Philadelphia Sproul & Co Rinehart Kuhn Bros A. & M. Traction Airvrike FP. & B. Traction Lawrence & Co Hill & Co A Bros. & Co Duquesne Traction Castor W. E. Thompson & Co Harrisburg Salem Capital H. Sellers Melee Chicago Limited Tenth Street Bridge Southside West End

Pittsburg Press Club Holds Special Meeting Tonight

A special meeting of the Pittsburg Press Club will be held at 7 o'clock this evening at the clubhouse No 62 Sixth Avenue. The object is to consider important business for all members and full attendance is requested by the President. The meeting is for classes of membership and a strong representation of associate members is expected.

Harrison State Bank A.B. Hepburn New York Lacey Hinkers J. Edward Simons Fourth National Bank A. Bb. Hepburn Hepburn Lucey Pittsburg Press Club Sixth Avenue

J. T. Davis Named Assistant Trainmaster

J. T. Davis, a veteran passenger conductor on the Ft. Wayne road, has been appointed assistant trainmaster. He will operate from his office in Allegheny in this new role.

J. T. Davis Ft. Wayne Road Allegheny

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