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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1889

Page

7

Floods and Trade Show Pittsburg Optimism For Hog Markets

Pittsburg traders report strong relief demand from Johnstown flood relief efforts. Meat and cheese firms say packed sales to the relief committee cleared stock, while Chicago price comparisons boost Pittsburg as a buying hub. An optimistic Boston Congregationalist article notes rising exchanges and activity in five cities, arguing for a sturdier trade outlook.

Pittsburg Pennsyvania Johnstown Relief Committee Relief Committee Johnstown Conemaugh Valley Boston Congregationalist Manpeinen

Market report from East Leicery district cattle and hogs

June 15 market summary notes cattle receipts of 1507 head 100 head on feed market slow and lower by 1 to 15 cents from yesterday no cattle shipped to New York hogs shipped to Newark at near yesterday's prices with steady demand overall quiet trading activity in the East Liverpool area.

East Lincery New York

Cattle and Calf Receipts Across Markets Reported by Telegraph

Telegraph dispatch summarizes New York Leeves receipts for 80 head mainly for exporters with one stray, cattle demand fair for native sides, Texas shipments noted. Calves receipts include 30 head and 1,200 carried over, market dull with about 500 left to sell after hour. veals sell at 5 to 6 cents, mixed calves steady near 2 to 3 dollars. Chicago and St Louis receipts show thousands of head with varied prices, live weight sales around 4.00 to 4.50, hogs in fair demand, few shipments to market.

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Aristocratic Dealers Form Liquor Trust in Jersey City

New York reports Hudson County Liquor Dealers Association plans to pressure Jersey City board of aldermen to bar nonmembers from selling liquor. Only about a third of Jersey City dealers belong. nonmembers resist price schedules for growler beer and soft drinks. Association seeks licensing exclusion for nonmembers. officials reportedly agree. Members pledge moral character and Sunday door locking. side doors excluded.

New York Hnudson County Liquor Dealers’ Association Jersey City Geoien

Wheat and corn markets swing on rain and prices

Chicago wheat futures show irregular moves amid heavy rains across the South and Northwest, with July and August contracts fluctuating and settling near yesterday’s close. Corn and oats trade active, soybeans mixed, meat futures steady, and cash markets show modest gains in lard and pork with firm butter and dull coffee and tea trades.

Chicago Kansas Ocean Passage Red River Caath Gusencetics Henan Segasig Esmenhee Miso Mat Rio Eales Demarara New Orleans Isc Rixtea Apubaors Western Steam Blake Shore Siiger Owater Maine Twentieth Street Erain Hite- Gabe Angus Hvember Pennsylvania

Wool market reports firm prices and steady demand

Philadelphia reports a firm wool market with 380,000 pounds traded as prices hold steady. Boston notes ongoing movement in new wool and tight supplies of old wool, while Michigan receipts rise and Utah Wyoming sales vary by grade. Texas spring wool meets demand and California springs show sales, with fleece and fine wools supporting firmer values.

Philadelphia Seca Bostox Eratie Ees Michigan Utah Wyoming Texas California

Sales on the sly in Pittsburgh real estate schemes

Ex mayor Henry A. Weaver notes several quiet property deals, including a 35000 dollar sale and another near that figure, with brokers predicting a brisk market. Oakland suburb growth and transit boom push demand as Twenty third ward estates sell and more lots go on the market. Public park questions linger post election as brokers keep watch and plans for parks persevere.

Henry A. Weaver Johnson Blair

Electric market slips amid light demand and broker hesitation

The stock fell from 53 to 51 on a small bear offer with no substantial buying interest. In the afternoon it hovered near 49 with a 4 percent mark, as brokers await legal adjustments before committing. Most issues weakened, other than a slight uptick for Philadelphia. Only minor trades occurred, including Citizens' Traction and Wheeling, amid a featureless session.

Philadelphia

Currency Scarce Quiet Election Dampens Banking Activity

Banks reported a very quiet day with routine work dominating as general election interest kept currency tight. The Clearing House showed strong trade, exchanges at $1,774,333 and easy balances though loans closed around 2.75 percent amid calls for shipments from the East.

Clearing House BBC Prime Mercantile

Financial Clearings and Balances Across Cities

The report shows varying balances and clearings in major cities. Philadelphia totals include 15 417 878 in clearings with 2 027 107 balances. Berlin notes a 1 040 000 mark rise in specie. Chicago reports strong money on call with sizable clearing activity at 8 850 755 and related balances.

Hiladelphia Rerlin Imperial Bank of Germany Eorng

Oil Market Averages Narrow Fluctuations

The oil market yesterday showed very narrow moves and overall below average sales. A well near Mount Morris reportedly produced 400 to 500 barrels daily without impacting prices. The day opened around 83 1 2 and fluctuated, ending at 83 1 2 with a daily change near a quarter of a cent.

Avorage Mount Morris

Unclear Oil Market Report From June Trading Session

The report describes refined oil movements with barrels and prices, noting sales and stock shifts. It mentions New York activity, steady spewing, and price changes from low to high during the session, with totals around 106 000 barrels and various clearance figures.

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Real Estate Deals In Wilkinsburg And Nearby Areas

Reed HB Coyle & Co sold a house and lot on Ella Street Wilkinsburg for 1500 to Mrs George W Fishering. George S Martin sold Maplewood Park Wilkinsburg lots to M S J and others with frontages on Maplewood Ave. B G Follansbee took a mortgage of 2000 at 6 percent for three years on 164 State Avenue. Multiple dwellings are planned for immediate erection.

Reed HB. Coyle & Co Fourth Avenue Austin A. Jack George W Peurth Avenue Aoe Liggett B. G. Follansbes Ee Eouery Stete Avenue Bellevue Jenny Tone

Rush House sale denied by proprietor

The Rush House transfer rumor was denied by the proprietor yesterday. Mr. Jonm W. Herron of W A Herron & Sons left for a brief vacation visiting Cleveland Buffalo Niagara and other points of interest. The successor to the late William Semple at Pittsburg and Western Railroad remains unsettled with a Pittsburg man likely to be chosen. The Masonic Bank directors filled the presidency vacancy after Peter C. Shidle's death, electing Charles B K McLean to the post and promoting W R K Christian to cashier.

Rush House Pittsburg Pinte Glass Company Jonm W. Herron W. A. Herron & Sons Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Masonic Bank Peter C. Shidle Charles BK. McLean W. RK. Christian

Stocks Edge Higher as Market Recovers Nerves

The New York stock market showed a firmer tone with broad gains led by Northern Pacific and Oregon issues after Oregon complications settled. Delaware and Hudson, Lackawanna, and Jersey Central posted solid advances, while early-day activity waned and late-day realizations trimmed some gains.

New Youk Alton Inter-State Association Fink New England Atchison Oregon Union Pacific Jersey Central Delaware Hudson Lackawanna Delaware and Hudson Oregon Navigation Jersey Menkeesien Ray Aon Aaa Atlantic

Fragmentary railway timetable snippet with place names

A damaged OCR fragment lists railway lines and stations including Boston, New England, Bell Telephone, Calumet, Water Power, Tamarack and Pewabic. Context unclear, appears to catalog lines or connections with partial parenthetical notes and stray numbers.

Atch Old Volony Boston & Hives Bell Telephior Hoston Land Wis Central AllouvezMgCo Calumet & Gatslons

Mark Lane Express Reports English Grain Trade Slows

The Mark Lane Express notes abundant rainfall and good cereal prospects except in clayey Midlands. English wheat sales fell to 41 765 quarters at 78s 4d, with last year's 99 087 quarters at 7d. Off coast trade slow after Whitsuntide. California wheat 30s 4 4d signals steadiness. grain prices and oats movements are described.

Lorpon Mark Lane Express Midland Chilean California

Drygoods trade in New York shows firm tone on cotton and wool

The June 18 market report notes quiet spot trade but brisk sales by itinerant merchants across numerous cotton and woolen items. Southern fine cottons and new fabrics meet solid demand. cotton flannels remain near last year's pace. Overall market steady with no new developments and print cloths holding firm.

New York

Pig iron firm active and metals market notes

New York activity shows a pig iron firm active while copper remains stagnant. Lead stays quiet and stronger domestically. Tin remains weak and dull with Straits at 820.

New York Jake Straits

Domestic Markets Slow in Grain and Hay

Pittsburg market notes widespread rain affects fruit quality with strawberries abundant but poor. raspberries and blackberries to follow. Potatoes firm, butter eggs cheese rising slightly. diverse prices for dairy, fruit, vegetables, and canned goods listed, with oranges lemons and coffee among imported items and grain and hay prices observed.

Grain Exchange Receipts and Market Prospects Report

Total receipts bulletined at the Grain Exchange cover 3 percent cars with entries from Pittsburg, Ft Wayne, Chicago and Baltimore and Ohio. Cereal markets show corn as dominant. scarcity supports strength while harvest nears and incoming crops look bright for limited price declines. Millfeed values for middlings, bran and chop feed are listed with mixed pricing across regions.

The Grain Exchange Pittsburg Ft. Wayne Chicago Baltimore and Ohio Lake Erie Cincinnati St. i L. E Lear Bh. m. Sco Ae P.R

Polypathic Institute advertises cures for urinary and skin diseases

Physicians at the Polypathic Medical and Surgical Institute promote treatments for gravel and urinary issues, diabetes, and dropsy, claiming success with skin and blood diseases, clubfoot, tumors, rupture, ulcers, varicose veins, and deformities. Located at 420 Penn Ave in Pittsburgh, they offer fixed hours and free consultations.

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