Talks With Our Merchants On Flood's Effect On Trade
USBURG dispatch reports merchants shifting from commerce to relief amid the Conemaugh Valley flood. Statements highlight Jobstown Pittsburg trade, reliability of Jobstone merchants, and impacts on prices as Williamsport reports regional destruction increasing economic strain. The piece notes a merchant sorrowful over the death of a long-time customer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usburg
Conemaugh Valley
Johnstown
Pittsburg
Jobwetown
Suis
Uisie
Oenehanna Valley
Talues
Williamsport
Arave
Aurora Nail Works to Move to Marion Pennsylvania
The Aurora Nail Works, a large Indiana factory, contracted to relocate to Marion Pennsylvania to secure free gas. Chambers-McKee Window Glass Works at Jeannette produced glass all week and plans to provide full inspection. Pension payments interrupted Tradesmen's National Bank activity as pensioners received funds. John D. Barty and W. L. Mustin joined the Johnstown relief effort and offered assistance. Mercury estate sale slated by the Orphans' Court with John D. Auctioneer managing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora Nail Works
Indiana
Marion
Tue Chambers-McKee
Jeannette
Ir New T
Yesreenay
Orphans’ Court
John D
Live Stock Markets Report From Several Markets
Market updates show varied receipts and prices. Cattle and hog values fluctuated with shipping totals ranging into thousands at multiple locales, including Texas and Indianapolis, with beef steers and hogs showing strength while some categories held steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tevers
Hecetvta
Texas
Ovina
Indianapolis
Centenarian quartet testifies in land dispute case
In a United States Chancery hearing in Los Angeles, the government sues to reclaim 40 000 acres in San Bernardino County from John North and Richard Gird. Indian elders, some claimed to be over a century old, testified to establish Potrero Reservation ties, while the Southern Pacific Company holds the title.
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Los Angeles
United States
John Marengo
John North
Richard Gird
San Bernardino County
Potrero Indian Reservation
Southern Pacific Company
Bar
Franceze Agnaia
Wey
Ceruame
Keene
Market summary signals mixed commodity moves on rainy day
commodities across grains hogs and metals show early gains then intraday firmness but end near inside figures. wheat and corn price directions bounce with rainfall influenced crop reports while pork market steadies then weakens. shipping and storage data appear mixed as futures trade in narrow ranges.
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Circaco
Gornene Ae
Shorts
New York
Outober
Tampa
Ene Agvetede
Sige
Standard A. & Confectioners
Lord
Western Steam
Jano
Goougust
Bape
Trials and convictions from the criminal court docket
Yesterday James Shira was convicted of aggravated assault and battery and sent to the workhouse for three months. Jane and Anna Gillespie faced trial for assault on their child with the father found guilty and the mother acquitted. Jolly Corpus was acquitted of burglary. Samuel Whitehead pled guilty to larceny and received two years in the penitentiary. George C. McAllister released on parole after contempt concerns tied to Duquesne strike actions. Grand jurors returned true bills including burglary and bigamy. Henry Brown was tried for assault on Mindora Robinson. he was found not guilty after attempting self representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes
Anna Gillespie
Mary Ann Gillespie
W. T. Dent
Braddock
Jolly
Thomas Cowan
Elizabeth
Samuel Whitehead
George C. McAllister
McAllister
Duquesne
Galbraith Wilson
Louis Abett
Alias Wagner
John Andrews
James Callaghan
Johnne
Joseph Riley
A Roberts
C. A. Tarr
Thomas Patie Bee
Eet
Peter Strausberger
Kenes
Arthur Sale
Ballee
Henry Dathel
Henry Brown
Mindora Robinson
Brown
Stowe
Stowe’ee Point
Cape
Neate
Various Common Pleas and Criminal Court Dockets Listed
To Day's docket entries from Common Pleas and Criminal Court include cases MECMielland vs Fisher and others, Philadelphia Company, Chartiersborough matters, Tintsman v Acme Tanning, Lippert v Herold, Stith v P W B E, Go Co, Relf dr, Goulden v McLaughlin, K M Porguon v Bows township, Hodge v Wilson, Martin v Wise, Munhall Go, and Bellevernon Railroad Go. Criminal Court entries mention George Roberts Elisabeth Wilson Edward Halts Niles Seerone Jota K Shanahan McGilef Sullivan Louis Abetz Wagner Riley.
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Common Pleas No
MecMielland
Fisher
Clements
Philadelphia Company
Coughan Et al
Chartiersborough
Byefly
Tintsman
Davis
Teckers
Lippert
Herold
Stith
Common Pleas
Martin
Wise
Mcallister
Munhall& Go
Lark 'S Kreiling
Oliver
Rand Bellevernon Railroad
Criminal Court
Common
George Roberts
Elisabeth Wilson
Tin prices dip as markets close lower in Straits trade
Reports indicate tin prices slipped while grey markets remained dull in the Straits region amid closing trade. Investors watched metals markets for direction as uncertainty weighed on commodity values.
Castoria Slogan Recalled Through Generations
An old advertising quatrain praises Castoria as a trusted remedy for infants children and mothers over generations. The verse traces use from babyhood through adulthood noting Castoria’s role in health routines and family care. The nostalgic cadence reflects historic product marketing.
Johnstown disaster absorbs attention as real estate holds steady
The Johnstown flood news dampened banking and stock activity but real estate stayed resilient. Analysts note persistent demand for land, with many medium to small sales to working people, while bucket shops and New York exchanges face ongoing pressure and regulatory friction. Samuel W. Black & Co. closed a $6,000 Oakland Square sale to William T. Todd, with a correction of $6,750 for a John A. Steele deal.
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Johnstown
Pittsburg
Chicago
Samuel W. Black & Co
Oakland Square
William T. Todd
John A. Steele
Stock Market Quiet as Flood Clashes Affect Trading
Brokers reported no material change in shares amid flood fears. Philadelphia transactions included 15 shares at 3734, while afternoon activity remained scarce with only 100 Chase Gas shares traded. Total New York volume reached 129,780 with notable listings from Atchison and Northern Pacific among others.
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New York
New York Exchange
Consolidated Exchange
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Peoples
Wheeling
Wees Silk P. &W
Chase Chartiers
Onoube
Atchison
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Missouri
A. Eens
Northern Pacife
Neethers Pad Pacific
U “ Ae
Local finance and bank activity quiet with steady exchange
Yesterday banks reported slack discounting and routine business, with contributions aiding Johnstown sufferers. The New York money on call stood easy at 2 to 3 4 percent, last loan 3 4 percent, and sterling exchange remained steady around 481 for 60 day bills and 488 for demand.
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Johnstown
New York
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Bank Clearings and Balances Report
Financial snippet shows balances and loans across entities including Baximans-Clearings and Loxpox with sums such as 1 636 221 and 15 052 574. Mentions Paris and 3 percent rentes with sf 67340. notes on call loans and general bank clearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baximans—Clearings
Paris
Oil market shows slump with light trading
The article notes a slow oil market with depressed prices and few quotations. It opens at 89 and slides to 8 1/2, fluctuating late, with calls for lower prices tomorrow amid little outside trading and scarce professional activity. Multiple wells and company quotes appear amid fragmented market chatter.
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New York
Spreal & Lawrence
Mint
Mount Morris
Hukill
Chambers
Legionville
Hershberger
A.E. McGrew & Co
Mlos Rew
Calla
Fragments From An Untitled Page Prompt
OCR reading shows fragmented names and numbers with unclear context. The readable items mention several proper nouns and figures such as Marker, Exciter, Brock, and 88340 with limited surrounding details. The text is incomplete, offering no clear event or outcome to summarize.
Real Estate Deals Span East End and Wilkinsburg Markets
Still in demand properties move in East End and Wilkinsburg as Black & Baird sell a Edwin street two story to Frank Lutz for 4000. Ewing & Byert convey a Carroll street two story four room house to Samuel Arthur for 2400. Maplewood Park plots in Wilkinsburg trade hands to John H. Kennewey. Hogmakee and Laird list building sites on North Hiland Avenue with mortgage details and swift city movements noted.
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Black & Baird
Fourth Avenue
J. & Lee
Edwin Street
Twentieth Ward
East End
City
Frank Lutz
Ewing & Byert
Federal Street
Hugh McCune
Samuel Arthur
Alpine Avenue
Carroll Street
Second Ward
Allegheny
George
Martin
Li Street
Maplewood Park
Wilkinsburg
Maplewood
Grand Avenues
John H. Kennewey
Boonets Avenue
Ashington A
Caak Tes Basten
Hogmakee Vo
James W. M. Laird
Hiland Avenue
W. Black
Avenue
Piaort Oent
Eee Alles Eny
W. A. Herron &Son
Wilkins Estate
Penns Ance
Stock Market Dull as Negotiations Drag and Trusts Rise
New York June 4. The stock market opened dull with little demand and subdued activity. Union Pacific and Northern Pacific talks narrowed to a single issue while Northern Pacifics stayed active but paused progress. Trust stocks showed unusual strength, with sugar trust rising amid excitement. Overall close was firm with modest daily changes and some rail and miscellaneous issue gains.
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New Yor
Union Pacfic
Northern Pacific
Northern Pacifics
Sted Deepartment
Sugar Trust
Jersey Central
Wheeling
Lake Erie
Doran Stoces
Denver
Rio Grande
Mobile
Ohio
Patras
Paul
Lacrosse
Davenport
Coron Onl
Savees
Adams Express
Alton & Terre Hau
Hur
C. B
Chesapeake + Chea
Lot
Vane CG
Sti. & Bae
Pac
Cleveland
Columbus
Del
Hudson
E. T
Giniat
Erie
Ind
Bloom & Wes - Kates & Tvotrs
Western
Louis
New Albany
Memphis
Charleston
Sosa
West
MILL
Min
Et. Hs
Evan
Son Wan
St. Il
San F
Aseers Fee Tee
Cowboy preacher to wed Storm Lake July Fourth
Fort Copes Inano June L A marriage between the cowboy preacher and a Minneapolis woman is planned for July Fourth at the First M E Church in Storm Lake. The revivalist, once a roaming skeptic, found faith during Elm Park Methodist revivals and has since toured the Dakotas and Minnesota.
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Fort Copes
Inano
M. E
Storm Lake
Northwest
Baltimore
Seete Lake
Elm Park
Rm Lake
Minneapolis
Seray
Minneapolisa
Co. W Hiltz
Census Army to Hire 40 000 for Eleventh Census
Washington reports a large recruiting push for the eleventh census with about 40,000 workers to be employed. Supervisors numbered 176, paid up to 1400 annually in sparsely settled areas, and enumerators paid two cents per head plus additional bonuses. duties begin on June 1 next year, with appointments by the President and Senate confirmation.
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Washington
Alther
Senate
Ince
Specialists Offer Treatments for Skin, Kidney and Other Ailments
The clinic at No. enn Avenue advertises treatment for skin diseases including eczema, acne and rashes, plus kidney and bladder issues such as Bright’s disease and stones. Specialists offer free microscopic and chemical urine analysis, with consultations by correspondence and hours daily including Sundays.
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Cher
Enn Avenue
Produce Market Reports Flood Backs Up Eastern Supplies
Flood blockades slow receipts of Eastern and Southern produce with light arrivals. Traders note six cars of tropical fruit delayed and strawberries bound for Pittsburgh stalled along the Potomac valley. Prices listed include cheese, butter, eggs, and various fruits and vegetables with regional mentions and quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Produce Commission
Pittsburg
Potomac Valley
Cumberland
Ohio
New York
New
California
Messina
Valencia
Roasted and canned goods priced in old government markets
A dense list of groceries and commodities with prices from various brands and origins. Items include coffee roasts, molasses, canned fruits, dried fruits, nuts, dates, raisins, spices, and fish, with regional references such as Rio, Guayra, Louisiana, and California.
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Prime Rio
Java
Maracaibo
Aie
Bono
Sane Coffes
Rio
Laguayra
Carolina
Louisiana
California
London
Muscacais
I Valencia
Valencia
George's
Ma` Fe
Finnan
Teelan al Lie
Pickekere
Armour Company Dress Meat Prices Listed
Armour Company furnishes price figures for dressed meats including beef carcasses in the 450 to 550 thousand weight range and lamb and sheep products, with pork loins also listed, detailing market quotations and available cuts for butchers and traders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour £ Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jobstone
Telegraph
Centenarian Quartet
Priladsleeia
Arene Geant Cale
Ju Soake
Twentieth Street
Joly
Coie
Setignee
Watie
Sagat
Geese
Ager
Fis
Perme
Milwaukee
the Mills OF Justice
James Shira
John Martin
Metal Markets
Castoria
Local Finance
U. S
M.k&t
M.K
Union Ge Northern Pac
St. Paul
Pao
Sooene
LSE
Balanna
England
Ted Dail
John M. Danisy & Co
Pittsburg Petroleum
Old City
Mat
Bradford
Fist
Nork
Brock Exciezee
Bales
Atch. & Ton
Ginn
San
Cleve
K.C
Reston
Beloter
Jadaiedoula
Cobar
Crerown Point
Consolidated California
Commonwealth
Deadwond T
Eureks Conaollera
el Crista
Goulds
LBD
Sperry
Ophir
Ioe
Savage
Sierra Eras Seanad
Bala
Cowboy Preacher
Chartiers Creamery Co
Liberty Street
Pittsburg, PA
Pennsylvania
T Mellon &Sons
Ham, Cay
Sterling
Alsoistus
Canada
Mexico
Office OF Pittsburg Dispatch
Grain Exchange
Fort Wayne
Cincinnati
St. Loui
Pittsburg and
Serere
Fife
Hool Markets
Domenie Nesces
Olio
Michigan
Horsford
C. C. Stout
Syracuse
N. Y
Armour & CO
Warmour's
Peoples National Bank
Brown Bros. & CO
Joseph Horne
rS-p
Pee En i Eee
Er Sanpete Wings Bank
Railroads
Dennsylvania Company
Medvilie
Caton
Alom
Skeen Eee S. H
Niles
Youngstown
Clevelan See
Bel A.m
P.m. Erie
Ashtabers
A. Patton
Seevee
Leetedale
Alleg Fozeny
Enon
Sorhestae
Sean Tisata
Isco
Fale Oaks
Point
Altimore
Setimore
Uniontown
Mount
Washington, Pa
S.M
St. Louis
Sabe
Columban
Ginnat
Ad. m. Ting
Connellsville
Otels
Hiath
D- Arlington
Ida
Tada
Sethems Sing Pittaharg
EOD
Sohn Jahn
Sertiabal
Firatetinis Fere
Throvuga
Baffet
Auttannis
A. m
Niagare
Valley i Gity
Vellols
Ieee
Wallowe
Sr A
Jony
Seatad
T Union Station
Southwese Penn Ratly
Bullana
A. mm
Munongahela Vivision
Union Station
Enews
Monen Oman
CHASE
Pugh
J. i. Wood
Fane
Tsu UG
Lake Elius
Elis Railroad
Deranr
Bay Beak
Clevelnn
Gine
Mapsteld
Beech
Sunda City
Smithfield Street
Union Wottato
Flela
Mae McDonalda
Rong Hee
Dam
A. mi
Benny Ng
Voit Dara
Ol. Me Bulger
M. McDonalds
Rokbers—Financial
Wainey
Messrs. Moog & Co
Coe
Coster
Broadway
Cly
George T. Carter
Hamilton Building
Medical
Doctor Whittier
Penn Avenue
Bacca
Wes
Orrman
Mitol P. Manly
Penns Avenue
Doctors Lake
J Penn Ave
Dr. & Eever
Royal College of Physicians
Penny Royal
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Smithfield
Liberty
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