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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1891

Page

7

Purchase of Forty Thousand Tons From an Eastern Mill

The Iron Age reports quiet steel markets with dealers waiting for summer delivery. Prices are listed for No. 1k and No. 2 steel, grays, and spiegeleisen with limited demand for certain alloys. Eastern wire mills place 3,000 tons of Western U. S. material at private terms. Huntingtons buy 48 tons from an Eastern mill. Steel plate and structural materials show subdued orders amid strikes.

Stecal Ines Gray Forge Southern Iron Ned Soft Spiegeleisen Perro Chattanooga Chicago Deliviery Eekers Tilewater Huntingtons Dork Tor Taik Ictesio

Market Shifts as Wheat Corn and Provisions Rise and Fall

Chicago trade reports cereals opening strong then retreating with a late rally near day’s high. Wheat and corn show active trading amid bear selling and short covering. futures close near opening levels with some gains. Provisions fall early on hog arrivals but recoup losses as cereals rebound.

Chicago Cincinnati Bank of England Tate Inter Fed Ontsic John M. Quilec Sixth Street Chicago Board Trade

Real estate boom and city trade notes in Pittsburgh district

The column reports a bright Oakland district real estate outlook with several new builds on Boquet street and Carson street, prices from 65 to 110 a front foot, plus planned improvements by Reed B Coyle & Co and purchases by Joseph Grimm. It also notes broad business optimism, steady manufacturing, railroad tonnage gains, and pending hotel and gas company developments in Pittsburgh as well as bank and bond market activity and forthcoming real estate sales in surrounding subdivisions.

Oakland Reed B. Coyle & Co Boquet Street C. F. Haller Ggg Seoutine G Joseph Grimm McKnight Carson Street Southside Pittsburg New England Ira M. Burchfield Cold Hazelwood Avenue Oliver Termece Flower Avenue Twenty-third Ward T. Stanner A. Jo Pendecost James Jones Brashton Mulford Avenue John J. Deschmer Baltensperger & Williams Mra, CO. Vierling MB. Kearns Singer Crafton Olin K. Ewing & Co J. H. Murry Tod R. Lashley Harriett Trout

Coke Market Recovery Amid Output Increase Amid Strikes

The coke market shows signs of revival after a strike with shipments rising. About 11 000 of 16 128 Queens operate as Western demand improves and output is forecast to rise to roughly 4 000 cars this week. Prices list furnace coke at 21.5 and foundry at 330 with crushed at 2.6.

Sterreata Vailey Agninat Phiwseme Ieee Pintsburg Pittsburg Ami River Fpes Pitestaine Pittsband River Nales Pitts- Tete

Foreign metal markets show a downdraft after initial advance

The Iron Age notes lower prices in Leyden and New York on Friday with Seateh Wartite and other commodities easing as tighter delivery and debt relief curb buying. Copper and tin plate demand shift amid speculative activity and distant deliveries, while holders push for higher prices as volumes move.

Iron Agr Leyden Eeotth Sane Todur Cleveland Bocktia Tibet Funoeca

Unclear Telegram Leads to London Market Speculation

Fragmentary telegram from June 4 reports metal trading activity in London with mentions of bullion, York, and silver standards. Details are garbled but imply a price or value discussion affecting markets.

Tlarsfilver London Per Enue Fox York

Metal Market Note Reads Quiet Domestic Iron Prices

Market brief notes iron and steel activity with limited movement in domestic prices. references to individuals and irregular straits, with a listed figure around 455 dollars.

America Jake Jane

Considerable Water Needed to Move Coal at Harker Port

Report describes required water depth of at least 24 feet to haul coal from Harker. Confusing notes mention Monemeshela wharf, Gintittand, and river port conditions with ships awaiting clearance. Observers anticipate river levels may rise or fall, affecting craft movements and port access.

Harker Xeesey

Notes From the Wharf Report of Nearing Shipyard Delays

The note describes multiple vessel movements and repairs along the Ohio river area. Tae Aniles leaves for Ciscinanti while Parkersburg docks undergo repairs. Tae Janes A Blackmore has wheel damage near Rechesser and awaits repairs. Latchelor’s crew arrives for inspection at Cincinnati area. Hunter No2 barge and Stowall not displayed. Towboats entering Paris Island dam lock face delays and tensions rise with threats and knives drawn.

Tae Aniles Ciscinanti Tae Janes A. Blackmore Rechesser Bovne Laie Tec H Parkersburg W. Latchelor Cincinnati Pool Ber Dune Obie Wheeling Coe Tieland Mettler Tel Mehta Paris Island

Vest Fashion Promotes Year of Fancy Attire

A local fashion note highlights wearing ornate vests as the trend for the year. The piece underlines stylistic choices and social appeal among residents adopting bold waistwear and matching accessories.

Bankers Report Improvement in Loan Calls

Local money markets showed increased activity as borrowing demand rose yesterday. Deposits remained brisk, checks were fair, and discount rates eased with short dates around 6.46 and long at 6.87. Depositors and other claimants were accommodated at interior figures.

Fragmentary Bond and Rail References from Tennessee and Pacific Lines

The clipped text lists bond mutations and new issues in Tennessee with figures like 102 and 66 plus references to Gen M and St. Paul railway listings. It also mentions Pacific lines and Union Pacific items, with partial abbreviations for transportation stocks and schedules.

Fae L. M St. Paul Con Pole Pacific Ces Jae P. L Sais Cones P Union Pacific West Shore Rio G. West Isis

Bank Clearings Across Cities and Exchange Rates

Bank clearings and balances are reported for New York, Chicago, and other cities. Exchange on New York shows premiums and discounts with money rates around five to six percent for time.

Locm—Clearit Panty Oatoot Cee Exchange New York Se Chicaco—Bank New York Exchange Agate New York —Clearings Bastos New York Phaladeltata Baltimone

Market Quiet with Luster Stock Lead amid Insiders

The local market showed little movement with no major price changes. Luster mining rose from 19 to close, aided by insider buying. Oklahoma and Birmingham lines hint at future activity as systems alignment persists. London and New York offered modest improvements while Buenos Aires fears ease.

Birmingham Traction Duquesne Manchester Oe Gasee Ree Ae Boston Ray Ers M and M Fred Rinehart Louisville and Nashville Railroad Kentucky Central Railroad Company Nishville Louisville and Nashville Road Company Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway Louisville and Nashville Kentucky Central Scrip Nashville and Chattani Stock Exchange New York London Buenos Ayres Normandie Philadelphia M. Neaut

Rock Island Dividend Cut Sparks Market Interest

Following Rock Island Railroad’s dividend reduction, markets show heightened interest this morning. The move influences the broader financial outlook as investors reassess the railroad’s earnings and potential impact on bonds and stocks.

Market News Signals Mixed Wall Street Activity

The report notes cautious trading with downward pressure on corn and Rock Island shares, offset by sugar gains after dividend hints. It cites Bank of England gold movements as a factor, with expectations of domestic and international improvement once dividend reductions wear off, and mentions key moves in Union Pacific, Sugar, Burlington, and rail bonds amid a dull overall day.

of England Cateer Bank of England Rock Island Union Pacific Wheeling Lake Heck Island Burlington New York Anne Peeeroey Whitsey & Stephenson Pittsburg New York Stock Exchange Fourth Avenue

Mining Stock Quotations for June 4 Prices

The list shows stock quotes from New York on June 4 for Alice 10 Adams Con solid, Aspen 200, Consolidated California and Visa 1000, Deadwood 110, Eureka Consolidated Xi, Gould and Curry 200, Hale and Norcross 205, Homestake, Horn Silver 340, Iron Silver 100, Mexican 100, Ontario 3400, Ophir 300, Plymouth 200, Union Consolidated 200.

New York Alice Adams Consolidated Aspen Consolidated California Visa Deadwood Eureka Consolidated Gould and Curry Hale and Norcross Homestake Horn Iron Mexican Ontario Ophir Plymouth Union Consolidated

Live Stock Markets East Liberty Yard Receipts and Prices

Receipts and shipments at East Liberty and other yards show cattle receipts 1950 with 1100 shipped, market slow near yesterday's quota. best Yorkers and mixed $47.0 to $48.0, common to fair Yorkers $46.0 to $46.75. Five cars hogs shipped to New York. sheep receipts 1500, market firm on some grades, slow on others. Weekly table of receipts and shipments opens with East Liberty yard figures.

East Liberty Yaris New York Taple

Omaha cattle receipts show active market and strong demand

Telegraph report notes 600 head of cattle with good beeves and strong bidding. Prices range for 1,250 to 1,475 pounds and lighter weights show steady to firm demand while hogs and other livestock appear less clear in the garbled text.

Omaha

Market receipts and prices for cattle hogs and sheep across major cities

Regional cattle hog and sheep market data across Chicago Cincinnati St Louis Kansas City and Indianapolis with receipts shipments and price ranges for steers cows bulls heifers lambs and butchers grades. Hogs show mixed to lower trends while sheep and calves vary by city with demand described as fair to steady.

Chicago Nee Choise Cincinnati Sonnenere Wesco New York Beeves Lge oFs Ipao St. Louwis Kansas City Arenas Indianapolis

Prices Decline in Groceries and Staples Across Markets

Grocers report softer demand for coffee and higher grade sugars while stamps of creamery butter and fresh eggs show mixed trends. Apricots and lemons rise steadly in New York markets as California oranges near season end. strawberries and potatoes remain plentiful with prices fluctuating amid broad market shifts.

California Ohio BEAXS Navy Cratielder Sagal Leene New York New Pertiuers

Commodities list with varied canned goods and staples

A fragmented page item lists numerous canned foods and staples with prices and quantities. Entries include corn, sardines, mackerel, codfish, and oatmeal, with notation of cans, bbl, and price figures, many unclear due to damaged OCR.

Fis Sane Uustard Sardin Nck Jarre George

Grain Exchange Sales Report Highlights Weak Markets

Sales on call at the Grain Exchange show 2 cars of west straw at 775 dollars. Receipts total 33 cars split among Pittsburg, Ft. Wayne and Chicago Railway with oats, hay, flour, straw, and barley. By Pittsburg Cincinnati and St Louis 2 cars hay 4 corn 2 oats. By Pittsburg and Take Erie 2 cars hay. Market conditions remain weak with buyers favored. prices for various grains and feeds, including corn, white middlings, bran, and flour, are listed with multiple lot details and warehouse terms.

Grain Exchange Pittsburg Ft. Wayne Chicago Railway Cincinnati St. Louis Erie Western Hell

Irregular Opening Dominates New York Coffee Market

Irregular opening and late-session shifts leave New York coffee futures barely steady near 9 to 10 as 500 lots trade. Market notes reference Jone and We months, with cargoes and spot activity tied to Rio and December contracts.

New York Joe Tre

Wool market steadied as buyers show indifference in steady trade

Market dull and buyers remain indifferent as wool receipts reach 108,723. Sellers offer concessions, especially on heavy Texans and territory wool, while holders seek to sell amid weak demand.

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