Trade Outlook for Apparel and Dry Goods in Pittsburg
The March opening of wholesale millinery in Pittsburg signals a bright season with strong orders and steady trade. Firms report brisk sessions, broad customer reach from Altoona to Crestline, and optimism that demand will rise through June. Dry goods trade remains above last year, despite rough weather, as jobbers anticipate improved margins and continued activity.
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Ushurg Dispatch
Times
Dispatch
Jorbers
Pittsburg
Berets
Wodiana
Chacaing
Market Report From Eastern Livestock Yards 1888
Condition of the market at East Libero Stock Yards reports cattle receipts shipments and prices across cities. New York cattle shipments heavy yet dressed beef prices vary with limited activity. Kansas City and Chicago show slow markets with mixed demand. St Louis notes strong cattle and hogs with steady to weak legs. Buffalo and Cincinnati reflect light demand and price adjustments.
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New York
Tige
Kansas City
St. Louis
Rangers
BurraLo
Attle
Cheep
Lamba
Neveipts
Heaa
Wool Markets Show Quiet Trading Across Regions
Philadelphia reports wool quiet with prices barely steady as unwashed and washed grades hold near current quotes. Chicago and Boston note small changes, with manufacturers cautious and demand steady ahead of new clip, while domestic grades trade fairly and territory lots vary in price.
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Sr. Louis
Bosros
Ohio
Wheat futures stumble as May weakens in Chicago trading
Chicago wheat markets show May futures opening weaker and sliding to 3/4 cent below previous close amid heavy offerings and long positions sold. July stays steadier with limited supply, while pork, lard, and corn futures move in tandem. Overall activity remains uneven with a weak broad tone across grains and mixed gains in pork and fats.
Belgium’s Iron Industry Faces Export Limitations in 1888
Belgium produced 681663 tons of refining and foundry pig iron in 1888 with 9600 tons exported. The country imported 212818 tons of pig iron and 2521 tons of old rails to meet domestic demand. Bar and sheet mills output 48055? tons and 633108 tons in 1887. Cockerill Company cited, one steel works secured a 70 ton rail order for China, reportedly subcontracted to a British firm.
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Belgium
Cockerill
Argentine Republic
China
Glenmore Suit Sale At Our Own Exclusive Store
The Glenmore offers men fine tailor made Scotch cheviot English cassimeres and fancy worsteds trimmed and well made valued at 22 dollars but priced at 10 dollars. Children’s school suits sell for 2 dollars guaranteed not to be bought for 4 elsewhere. Also promotion for Pearson’s Fifth Avenue photographer noted with offer to visit 96.
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P.C.C.C
Cor. Grant and
Oes Streets
Grounded Brokers Fight Pending Tax Bill and Allegheny News
Brokers oppose the pending tax bill as real estate in Allegheny City sees a landmark sale with Robert Marshall’s Western avenue home sold to John Walker for 55000. County Engineer Davis praises bridges but warns roads need reform and funds are tight.
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Allegheny City
Robert Marshall
Western Avenue
John Walker
Messrs
James W. Drape
Davis
Neville Island
Dull Stock Day With Minor Volume Across Rail Gas Firms
The market closed with 454 shares traded, led by Philadelphia Gas 1 Central Traction and Switch and Signal with small blocks changing hands. Electric slipped slightly amid light demand while Tractions and Gas issues stayed near steady. New York turnover reached 152,365 shares with rails and utilities among notable movers.
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Philadelphia Gas
Central Traction
Citizens’ ‘Traction
Beth Bah
Pittaby
Westinghouse Electric
Cs Sh Hi U
Iadelpnia Gas
Central Signal Sr
Onry W. Long
Sy Electric
Speekes
Ns York
Delaware
Lackawanna
Erie
Lake Ae
Louisville
Nashville
Nye Pao Pa Ag
Tre Paul
Local Money Moves Steady As Clearing House Shows Volume
Local money matters advance smoothly with plans for loans and deposits near two month averages. Clearing House reports a trade volume of 1 770 193 and balances at 46 755 10. Money on call in New York hovered around 6 6 percent with near term rates stable. Closing quotations and balances noted by Robinson Bros reflect ongoing liquidity and stable rates into trading.
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Clearing House
New York
Prime Mercantile
Oil market on downgrade amid dull trading
The oil market yesterday showed its dullest day of the year with light trading and a narrow price range. Prices opened around 11/16, slid to 4, and closed at 9 1/4 after a brief late rally, with a tentative bullish tone discussed but unclear if it will improve or worsen.
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de Witt Diavenue
Wood Wees
Issih
Real estate firms report strong buying and renting demand
Real estate offices show brisk buying and renting with multiple sales and new listings. Binck & Baird report a two story seven room frame dwelling on a 40 by 100 foot lot sold for 800 dollars per three year mortgage near City Hall. Other firms report nine room brick houses, frame dwellings, and lots sold on Federal street Frankstown avenue Negley avenue and Hemlock street Allegheny City with prices ranging up to 1 000 dollars.
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Binck & Baird
Fourth Avenue
W. H. Handson
A. M. Nesper
Ee Ae Howe
Ae Atree
Centena
Westmo County
W. A. Herron & Sons
Coltart Square
City Hall
Mellon Bros
Ae A. Holwell
Melion
McClin
Oree Byerr
Federal Street
Eps Brothers
Elizabeth Biterry
Boyle Street
Hemlock Street
Allegheny
John F. Baxter
Bank of Commerce
Brushton Station
Frankstown Avenue
M. M. Bosworth
Baltensperger & Williams
Market Dullness Caps Start Of New Year On Wall Street
The New York stock market opened dull with little movement and a general late- day slide. Notable activity appeared only in St Paul and Lackawanna, while Pullman and others ended lower. Bonds stayed quiet and mixed, with few standout changes despite scattered fractional shifts.
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Minois Central
St. Paul
Walker
New England
Lackawanna
Manhattan
Pullman
Sper Coat
Reading
Milwaukee
Lake Shore
Louisville
New Albany
Chicago
New York Stock Exchange
Whitney & Stephenson
Fourth Avenue
Canadian Pacific & Mil
Gist
Hook
Boston Stocks Slump As Opening Weakness Spreads
Boston stocks opened weak and stayed soft with copper shares leading declines. Trading notes show San Diland and copper names among losers while Philadelphia and New York brokers report varied activity. Notable quotes include Ophir at 525, Sierra Nevada 40, Union 60, and Yellow Jacket 890 reflecting early market moves.
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SosTex
San Diland
Norcross
M Ophir
Savage
Sierra Nevada
Batlivan
Union
Yellow Jacket
Drygoods Market News Sees Cautious Buyers In New York
March 12 buyers tread lightly amid abundant gingham supply at low slaughter prices. Demand absorbs the five fine pieces quickly while overall business remains moderate and prices show little change. The market trends show some firmness in limited directions.
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Drygoods Market
New York
Enect
Seafaring remedy touted to prevent seasickness
The passage cites Horsford's Acid Phosphate and Dr Price of the White Star and Germanic lines as commonly prescribed in practice for travelers to and from Europe. It claims timely use can prevent seasickness in many cases aboard the steamer.
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Price
White Star
Europe
Grain Exchange Reports Mixed Prices Across Commodities
The market column notes lard and lard products rising while meats drift. Butter creamery prices ease slightly as retirement of buttering increases sales. cheese remains firm, with high grades strong and low grades slow. Maple syrup shows new crop arrivals, and various fruits, vegetables, and staples display uneven movement through the trade, with price levels for eggs, butter, and cheese highlighted for today.
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Sweitzer
Limburger
Goshen
Liberty Street Commission
Trumbull County
Ohio
Chartiers
New York
C. Burger
C.sane
Armour and Co Prices Furnished on Request
Armour and Co offers price quotations on request for their range of goods. Officials indicate catalog values may vary by quantity and delivery terms. Further details are provided upon inquiry to the Armour and Co sales department.
Grain Exchange Receipts Show Mixed Carload Movements
Total receipts bulletined at the Grain Exchange include 43 cars with routes via Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago six flour two middling nine hay two malt lof bran lof barley. Pittsburg Cincinnati and St Louis three bran fo f hay two corn fo barley two oats one flour one feed. Baltimore and Ohio one hay. Pittsburg and Western one hay. No sales on call. Market trends show buyers holding off and cereals drifting toward lower prices as retail trade stays cautious until conditions settle. May wheat futures slip while jobbers fret over the situation and best spring flour prices ease in Pietaba with talk of a bull move to come.
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Altoons
Crestline
Erence
Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinna
Ana
Ont Outa
Perks Rie
Ohane
Lara
New Orleans
Eer
Aryhade
Bari
Rome
Philadelphia
The
Grain Exchange
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Cincinnati
St Louis
Baltimore and Ohio
Pittsburg and
Western
Pricen
Prinea
Final accounts in widow and guardian estate matters
A list of numerous final and partial accounts filed in guardianship and estate matters. Names include Jacob B. and Mary A. Hubley, M. Alexander, John Westheid, Sarah Simpson, Otto Krebs, Leisner, Mary Hunter, James McCormick, and many others. Filings span February to March with numerous estate and guardianship administers and executors referenced.
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Hans” Court
Ee Rawe Pone
Goldthorp
Jacob B
Mary A. Hubley
Ule
M. Boggs
M. Alexander
A. Irwin
John Westheid
Fin Nicer
Merki
Louies Oagees
Istratrix
Sarah Simpson
Otto Kre
W.d. Canning
Addison Lee Canning
Rebecca Kk
KH. H
Abe Aea Iecorey Lafferty
William Slater
Eee
Dorothea Miller
Mary A. Hanter
Mary A. Summerwell
T. McK. Cook
George A.cook
James H.em
Joseph B. Hughes
David H. Leman
John Chambers
Dea
William Alderson
Matthew Thrower
Thomas Alderson
Robert Ensuite
J. F. Diffenbacher
James
Ee McMillin
Harbara Dochart
le Poe
Joseph J. B. Bender
Mary M
Peereers
J. H. Bor
Biimabech Becker
J. M. Parker
Charles
Frank F
Nellie A
Jona Fayton
Jane Beatty
John Beatty
William Hartman
Andrew MB. Campbell
William J. Sains
Albert
F. Ardian
Willie Winterhalter
Jose
Peg Op Eng
Yinal Eal
Henderson
Yu Nate
Eqasbeth Ung
John R. McCune
Tos Piahep Hsi
H. McCune
Vison x
McCune
Sarruary
Martha Sor
Feere
McCane
John Sinrida
Dorothea Wish Ore Lang
See P. McE
James K. McCormick
Thomas A. Noble
John Hurna
Lsnc
George Sebwan
Picton
Bernhard Fromme
George Eshman
Ition
Mary Nino
Charles G. Teats
Holmes
Anna Rela
Jonn Rela
Toftmeister
Anns Te Fistmeiner Biled
Ike Am Corsa John
J. Iner
James Godfrey
J. P. Smith
Ida Me
Marshall Mcbeary
Saris
F. Jones
Thomas C. Jones
B. Jones
Wears Jones
James A. J Nate
Strickler Jones
Remon
George E- Sloew
Gacennen
Pierce
Mary V. Power
S.E. Stewart
Sarah Kirby
Molien Etminiaten
Eliza V. Diller
Conner
Cou Rearuyer
Adela Cetus O. i
Efsche Lyte
Gerwaned
Wites
James Anes Cakoes
Amen
Hann J FP
Hanna
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New Aan
Shipa
Wool Markets
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Texas
Straits
Alete
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Glenmore
Billie
Pearson's
Fifth Avenue
Diamond Alley
Petroleum, Stock and Metal Exchange
Harrisburg
Arter
Henry M. Long
W. L Mustin
Henry Sproul
Committee On Ways and Means
Smithfield
Market
Gou
Allegheny County
California
Leland Stanford
Tehama County
Gerke
Vinn
Vina
Robinson Bros
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Coupe Carrency
Iran
Paltowome—Clearings
Crry
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Bradford
Sligo
Titusville
Bily Siea
Wall Street
Pacis
Richmond
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Boston
Atah
Albany
Maine
Buatland
Wis
Philadelphis
It & Stephe Brokera
Fenty Etonus
Horsford
National
Bittous
New London
Joseph Horne & CO
the Freehold Bank
Smithfield St
Capital
Edward House
James P. Speer
John F. Steel
Keech’s
Keech
Keeoeh
Penn Ave
Streket
Penn Avenue
Wrsu
Tur Pirrsburg Dispatch
Tvesday
Maracaibo
Caracas
Rio
Guayea
Een Ae
Santos
Ipes
Stearina
Pqice
Diego
Valencia
Fan Ondara Valensen
Zach Cherries
Contec Anger Andard
Higgin
Eureka
Pune
Armour & Co
Orpasns
Smithfield Street
Bissell
Pittsburg, PA
Pennsylvania
Liberty Street
Armour &Co
Oney
Financial de Witt
DIL Weorth
Oice Ane
Medical
Whittier
Anoka
Uae
P.M
Pituburg
Secur Oranda
Doctors Sake Private Dispensare
PENN
Deeneittsburgh
Add College of Physicians
Omics
Oflice
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Jc.p.s
MLB .S
Ej.lake
Chichester
Naces Paper. Chemical Co
Madison
Phila
Ping
Gray
T. Caren
Eharre
F. Cc. Fowler
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