Iron Markets Show Weak Tone as Buyers Hold Back
Reports from western centers indicate light weekly trade with buyers holding sway. Rumors of lower Bessemer prices circulate but lack solid sourcing. overall iron and steel markets remain soft with cash buyers conceding rates while mills stay active. Prices steady on some items though authentic lower-rate orders appear. producers remain hopeful for a stronger year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
S.s-Sesseeees
Mock
Sintns
Iron market drift noted in Philadelphia report
Philadelphia dispatch notes Western and Southern manufacturers weakening with price concessions by warrant holders. Southern shipments to the East rising, but no Southern product yet in local markets. Furnaces not blasting, indicating dullness. iron prices steady with mixed demand for bar iron and billets. old stock listed with current quotes for foundry iron and coke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelpha
Uiton
Ga Co
Canon
Jron
Steel Res
Diwins
Channedla
Southern iron trade shows cautious prices and strong furnace demand
Market notes from St. Louis report Southern furnaces willing to sell at lower price ranges while quotes vary and small orders flood in. Foundries run full time, suggesting high iron consumption ahead despite weak pig iron. Coke and charcoal prices appear weaker with several Missouri and Lake Superior trade names cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FECAL
Or Sr. Louisz
Rogers, Brown & Monthamn Sar
Ob Saftenem Continus Sairiy
St. Louis
Narcow
Southern Gray
Slissouri
Miesouri
Lake Superior
Connelier
St. Jonis St. Louis
Active Market at Low Prices in Southern Iron Trade
Rogers, Brown & Co report the market is active since the last update with large orders at comparatively low prices, provoking remaining speculators to unload. Southern furnaces show about 20,000 tons of orders forming a cautious stance. Northern iron weakens slightly, while Southern brands lead gains and cooling trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Distatch
Cincinnati
Rogers, Brown & Co
Ince
Gogthern
Besemer
Lake One
Corey
Ohio
Heavier Boring and Lower Prices Dominate Week
Chicago March 4 Rogers, Brown & Co report heavier boring and lower prices as the week closes. Illinois Steel via Bay View furnace has strong orders for foundry grades, prompting price cuts by Southern to stay competitive. Low grade foundry iron prices off about $1 from month start. special foundry irons and prime Ohio softeners held up. Additional car contracts sparked inquiries for wheel irons and old car wheels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesvier Daversa
Forrcial
Difpator
Chicaco
Ohio
New York Quotations Mixed on Metals and Tin
Market report shows mixed New York quotations with copper steady at one level, pig iron and iron alloy prices dull on domestic demand. Tin remains firm and brisk, with Strate at a listed level and ongoing activity in the copper market amid April price signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lake
Market reports and weather notes reflect uneven activity
New York on March 14 reports weather and business conditions showing uneven activity. Market features are limited with some mail orders and transactions noted. no dramatic changes. A medical advert warns about cold dangers and promotes Dr. Core's Expectorant as a remedy to prevent serious lung issues.
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New York
Markets by Wire Wheat and Corn Rally Amid Nervous Trading
Chicago and New York desks report a choppy session with May wheat slightly up, July higher on short covering, and a firmer tone in corn and pork futures. Weather and crop damage notes from Tennessee Kentucky and Michigan supported buying, while the day closed with mixed gains and lingering caution across grains and meats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Louis
Shorts
Tennessee
Kentucky
Michigan
Illinois State Department of Agriculture
Seaboard
Gil
Undian
Oata
Elgin Creameries
New York
Wrley
Canada
New Orleans
Ijge
Western Steam
Western Dairy
Hein
Weise
Tyce
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Wool Market Report Shows Overall Demand Sluggish
Wool demand remains modest with 2842 pounds traded across varieties. Prices stay low and unchanged, deterring buyers while demand for combing and delaine wools rises slightly. Territory and foreign sales add activity though margins stay narrow amid weaker market signals.
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Bostox
Ohio
Sige
Michigan
Onlo
SieMe
Gion
Egote
Texas
Oregon
California
Maine
Pimiladelphia
Montana
Austrian Investor Kalish Pursues Iron Plant Deals in Alabama
Herman Kalish, envoy for a Vienna syndicate, is in America seeking iron plant investments. He has travelled to Alabama and hints at a possible return to Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Kalish
Vienna
America
Alabama
Pittsburg
Investors Abandon Market Fireproof Plans Rise in Lima Oil
A Pittsburgh area report notes a market pullback as buyers shrink from high asks while landowners are urged to be reasonable. Fireproof building material research proceeds amid high costs. new fire brick ventures spark down the Fort Wayne line. Lima oil may rise to 50 cents with certifying moves, while Olio oil could widen trade. Sugar prices show easier quotations with beet and refined demand lifting profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Ron Laths
Local Securities Quiet After Mixed Demand
Local securities showed little overall change despite firmer sentiment, with 44 shares trading. Allegheny Heating, Switch and Signal, and Philadelphia Gas led attention as most listings advanced fractions. a cautious mood persisted with few fresh bids and several notable trades in Westinghouse Electric and allied issues. The New York market logged 194,089 shares in total, with blue chips like Atchison and New York Central among active names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Heating Company
Switch and Signal
Philadelphia Gas
East Ened Electric
Lawara P. Long
Westinghouse
Switch
Signal
New York
Atchison
Delaware,Lackawanna and Western
Lake Shore
Louisville and Nashville
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
Readies
St. Paul
Union Pacific
Bank Clearings Fall Below Two Million For First Time
Struck a snag as bank clearings dipped to 1,875,797.93 yesterday, with balances at 313,853.06. The drop is attributed to Thursday weather, though banks reported steady business overall. Money was abundant and currency easier at 6.7 percent, leaving the system in good shape for spring trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cee
New York
Chicago and New York Clearinghouse Money Rates Report
The data shows balances across several clearinghouses led by Estes Fy Clearings and Boney t Puizapenrars with amounts around 10 million. Panis Three per cent mentions a 650 per account, Chicago Clearinghouse at 10.392 million, and New York exchange at par. Money rates steady with call at 53 0 and time at 69 7 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago—Clearingr
New York Exchange
Still Tombling Oil Market Sags as Wells Show Mixed Results
The oil market opened weak then rallied before noon, ending bearish with wide fluctuations. Reports from multiple wells in Hundred Foot, Chartiers Valley, and nearby fields describe sand hits, flowing rates from two to ten barrels per day, and large potential yields at Jennings & Co. and related sites, while production rises and Lima oil prospects weigh on prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Pennsylvania
Hundred Foot
Reed & Co
C. E. Shannon
McClung & Co
Graham Heirs
South Penn Oil Company
Myoma
Craig € Co
Staples Farm
Chartiers Valley
Davis Farm
Smith Farm
Jennings & Co
Gantz
Wasson
Fleming Oil Company well produces in Doll's Run field
Fatruoont West Virginia March 14 A Fleming Oil Company well two miles ahead of Doll's Run field developments struck a large gusher. The well flowed around 200 barrels, sparking widespread excitement across a broad area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatruoont
W. Va
Fleming Ol Company
Doll's Run
Petroleum price movements and openings across markets
In Bradford and New York reports petroleum opened weak then firmed, with highs near 89 to 90 cents and lows around 40 to 41 cents. March activity showed mixed shipments and uncertain clearances, while Brock Exchange and Consolidated feed early price ranges and total sales around $38,000 barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Petroleum
Pul
Conner
Sie
New York
Saje
Brock Exchance
Consolidated Eat
Real Estate Deals Dominate Local Market Activity
James W. Drape & Co closed a $49,000 sale of a manufacturing property adjoining the city, plus five mortgages totaling $16,000 on nearby business and dwelling properties at 5 and 6 percent. Two East End residences sold for $12,000 cash. Various agents reported multiple parcels across Allegheny, Pittsburg suburbs, and Wilkinsburg, with prices ranging from $600 to $4,800 and payments posted at up to 5 percent interest. The piece notes rising buyer interest spurred by the Central Traction road and a 5-cent fare, promising brisk activity as suburban lots and residences remain solid bets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Drape & Co
Allegheny
Pittsboro
East End
Ewing & Byers
Federal Street
Sarah Robinson
Michael Kelly
Henderson Street
Third Ward
W. A. Herron & Sons
Plymouth Street
Duquesne Heights
Bath
W. E. Hamnett
Smithfield Street
Pittsburg
Wilkinsburg
Biddle Avenue
W.C. Heins
Black & Baird
Fourth Avenue
John R. McGinley
Madison Street
Thirteenth Ward
Richard Fisher
Central Traction Road
W. C. Stewart
William Mathon
Edwin Street
Twentieth Ward
Joseph Graham
William Mooney
Graham
Roup Station
Samuel W. K &Co
Blair
Glenwood
Twenty Third Ward
Second Avenue
Alles & Bailey
Fourth
William M. Verner
Wall Street Slows as Bank Statement Decides Next Week
New York March 14 The stock market opened quiet with limited activity and small fluctuations as traders awaited tomorrow's bank statement. The day showed a weak start from yesterday's declines, light covering in Chicago Gas and New England, and no major changes beyond a few specialties as professional players steered proceedings.
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Wall Street
Valers
New Yorks
Shorts
Chicago
New England
Market Moves Driven by Gas Trust Rumors and Dividends
Reports on Chicago Gas suggest yesterday’s drop was to aid buyers as a Chicago Council committee considers repealing gas trust ordinances. New York Central declares a dividend with a quarterly surplus of 14,000 while Vanderbilts and Lake Shore show rising activity. Tennessee Coal falls sharply before a partial rebound. Reading and other rails show mixed gains, with Burlington-Northern control rumored to push higher rates.
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Chicago Gas
Chicago Council
New York Central
Vanderills
Lake Shore
Reading
Tennessee Coal
Edands
Bucar
Colorado Coal
Atlantic and Pacific
Milwaukee
The
Post
Burlington and Northern
London
New York Stock Exchange
Whitney £ Stephenson
Pittsburg
New York Stock
Northwest rail war and Latrobe Mt. Pleasant link eyed
A fierce railroad war is brewing in the Northwest while a Latrobe to Mt. Pleasant connection to the Baltimore and Ohio line is said to be practically assured. The floods hurt Southwestern railroad business and Peter Reisst of Lititz faces $73,000 in total liabilities after assigning his property for creditors. The Dispatch thanks R. J. Stoney Jr for bank reports from Pittsburg area under the currency call. the February state shows a $2,255,840 rise in resources from December.
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Northwest
Southwestern
Latrobe
Mt. Pleasant
Baltimore and Ohio
Peter S. Reisst
Lititz
Reist
R. J. Stoney, Jr
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Braddock
McKeesport
Livestock Market Roundup From Chicago to New York
Live Stock Markets report cattle hogs and sheep receipts and shipments across Chicago New York St Louis and other centers. Cattle receipts about 1 099 head in one market with limited movement and no New York shipments. hog receipts around 19 000 with market strong. sheep receipts about 7 000 with market strong. New York and Western markets show varied, standards steady to strong with prices listed for steers bulls cows and veals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PrrTsport
New York
Reeves
Br. Louis
Riverside inmate Oscar Comstanio sentenced for larceny
Oscar Comstanio was brought to Riverside Penitentiary yesterday from Westmoreland County. He received a sentence of one year and three months for the charge of larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Comstanio
Riverside Penitentiary
Westmoreland County
Domestic Markets Amid Scarcity and Price Firmness
Potatoes and fancy apples scarce with prices firm across the market. Florida oranges nearing end. Valencias in good supply with demand. Butter, eggs, poultry steady or quiet. field crops and dairy items show varied demand. Beans, cheese, and oils listed with mixed prices. several staple foods drift higher, while fresh produce fluctuates by region.
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Florida
Elgin
Ohio Do
Ohio
New York
Mayrle
Valencia
Jamaica
New Southern Cab
Jersey
Bermuda
Wholesale Grocers Report Stable Markets for Coffee and Sugar
Wholesale dealers show active markets with coffee and sugar trending upward while prices largely hold. Leading buyers in package coffee signal expectations of higher markets soon. sugar remains strong though supply improves, listing varied prices across coffee types, canned goods, spices, starches, dried fruits, and tendered staples in a dense commodity ledger.
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Old Government
Java
Maracaibo
Mocha
Santos
Caracas
la Guayra
Old Governmane
Ines
Choice
Rio
Cassine
Petholeem
Tiic
Ohio
Globe
Aiane Valery
Regaline
Globe Red Owl
Ulger
Aummer
Carolina
Louisiana
London
California
Muscatels
Brazil
Liviec
Higgins
Eureka
Hid
Spead
Fisu
Watige Hess
Ronn Shore
SS Lake
Pickere
Potomac Herring
Grain and feed market notes from the grain exchange
On call sales include 1 car bran at 1425 for five days and 1 car oats or straw at 50 for ten days. Receipts as bulletined show two cars. By multiple rail lines, several cars of middlings flour bay and oats arrive. Oats and mill feed show stiffening tendencies while flour rates hold. Northwestern millers firm on values and resist concessions from earlier months. Prices for wheat corn and rye flour issued for on track delivery with various grade distinctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grain Exchange
P. R R
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Carl
Pennslvania
Ohio
Provisions Listing of Hams and Pork Products
An items list details sugar cured hams and shoulders in various cuts and grades, dry salt and bacon products, dried beef fats and rounds, lard and pork products by weights and container types, including barrels pails tins and cans with varied prices and descriptions for fresh and boneless ham and sausage offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
California
Market Basket Prices Extend Spring Bounty at Diamond Market
Retail rows show rare early season abundance of home grown lettuce rhubarb asparagus and green onions with South imports like spinach tomatoes and cucumbers. Prices span meats dairy eggs poultry and a wide range of produce including potatoes cabbage Bermuda potatoes Florida tomatoes celery bananas lemons oranges lettuce beats cucumbers mushrooms oysters clams lobsters and flowers with detailed per unit rates and per pound costs for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Bermuda
Florida
CALL OF THE SECEDEES CONFERENCE IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY
A conference of the Christian Women of Allegheny County to oppose party lines in the National W T U will meet at Fourth U P Church Montgomery Avenue and Arch Street Allegheny on Thursday March 20 at 2 and 730 PM The call is signed by Mrs Ellen M Watson Mrs J D Weeks Mrs J S Collins Mrs H C Campbell Miss Etta Clark and others Will Attend a Protestant School Frank and Roddy McCutcheon to attend Protestant school per court ruling not Catholic The archon has arranged to satisfy the other relatives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Frank
Roddy McCutcheon
Robert McCutcheon
Late News in Brief Collapsed Topics and Actions
A digest of scattered items includes Diamond thefts in Chicago, Milwaukee endorsing Bennett school law, English papers opposing emigration, Ironwood strikers threatening violence, Menotti Garibaldi resigning from Italian Chamber, Columbus Ohio port act amendment, English miners demanding wage rises, a Petoskey factory loss of 100000 with 20000 insurance, Russia accused of pressuring Persia for German goods, Viscount Donle’s divorce suit, Bank of Dorrance officers jailed for insolvent deposits, Blue Earth City treasurer arrested for multiple thefts, rail workers threatening strike over wages, smuggling cases on Puget Sound, George Tingle named North American Commercial Company head, H P Nail owner denies nail trust, Erie road alliance with North Steamship for Northwest traffic, and Ward’s Line control affecting Minnesota routes.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Bennett
Ironwood
Mich
Menotti Garibaldi
Italian Chamber of Deputies
Columbus, O
Gebaur
Petoskey
Russia
Persia
Viscount Donle
Enarlof Clanrarty
Belle Bilton
W. Z Smith
E. M. Coleman
Bank of Dorrance
Henry Kunzel
Blue Earth City
Minn
Kansas City
Fie
Chicago and Eastern
Terre Haute
Andrew A. Holt
Andrew A. Anderson
Puget Sound
United States
George R. Tingle
Treasury
Seal Islands
North American
Alaska
S. H. Chisheim
H. P. Nail Company
Cleveland
Escoe
Ee Ports
Erie Road
North Steamship Company
Minnesota
Complete Victory Report By Allegheny Gentleman
An Allegheny man declares cure after years of kidney disease following treatment at the Policie Medical Institute. He details severe symptoms prior to care and notes free Friday consultations for the worthy poor, distance patients by letter, and Dr Shafer’s personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafer
Policic Medical Institute
C. Scott Chambers
R. Chambers
Allegheny
Pittburg
St. Clair Street
Tod
Polybie Medical Institute
Penn Ave
Piru Te
Hombtt
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Dr. Cores
Mons
Fort Wayne
Emsworth
California Avenue
East Palestine
Stowell
Petroleum Reporter
Willet & Gray
Licht
Local Securities
National Innsurance
Allegheny Gas O
Nwee
Alleghent Heating Co
Das Bridgewater
Seeene Cbartiers
Eople
Pennsylvania Gas
Philadelphia Uo
Titani! Company
Central Traction
Pleasant Valley
Mansoo Chartiers Maitwaches
Pittsburg & Conneils
Newe Pitts
Junction
KR. K
Eae Pitts
West
Oan
P& W. Press
C.cese
Ch. G. Co
Northside Bridge Co
Uve Sypes Borisserine Co
Wy Luster Mining Co
Allegheny Co
East End Electric
Westinghouse Electric
Granite Roofing Co
Nia
Westinghouse Airb
Rae Grocers S
8. Co
Ares Switch
Pilladespuis
Ban
Stark
Westinghouse Electric Eat
Pleasant Tiey
Valley
Hen Brow, & Co
Sky
Aesepee Mercantile
Sentak
Mutual Union
N.d. C
Northern
Missouri
Deben
Oregon & Trane
Loken
Pacific
St. Ubi & Pe
G. West
Union Pac
West Shore
John M. Ongrey & Co
Sixth Street
Pittsburg Petroleum Exchange
SSIS
Antwerp
Liverpool
Bremen
A. BE. McGrew
Virginia Guaher
ATCH
Dickers
Cotton
Trust
Canada Southern
Bi Central
New Jersey
UNIO
Bur
Quincy
Mi. & St
Northwestern
I. c. CG
Ik Swenceas Tk
C. C
DE Cove
Lowe
Lake Erie & West, Or
Gay Lake Shore & M
Louisville & Nashville
Michigan Tentras Moblica& Ohio
LEN, Bu
Norfolk & Western
Norfolk & Western, DI
Northerm Facine
Ee Pacific Fe
Ohio & Ae Ee
Wyenieen
W.P.T
Hiehmond
W.p.t.pf
St. Lb
San Fran
St. L
San
Mt.u. & San Ff
Texas Pacific
Union Pacine Sencee
SM Wadken
Ccecsee Eee
Western Meee
Ges
Wheeling
Tae National Lead
Tias Trust
Besten “Tocks
Boston & Maine
San, & Cleo
Kearsarge
K. I. Te
Gaston & Mont
Calumet & Heel
Franklin
Huron
Asceola
Pewnbl
Sseces Inc
Stseeerse Flint & Pere M
Santa Yaaepeenie K. C
Mass
Central
Y. & Newing
Sia Colony
Hutland Preferre
Wis
Allowez Mlg Co
Atlante
Tairf
Anniston Land Vo
Ioston Land
San Diego
Ccscees
Weet End Land Co
Hell
Whitney & Stephenson
Pennerlvania Railroad
Ste Hen Wu
Lehigh Valley
Northern Pacific
Alice
Adams Consolidated
Caledonia B. H
Consolidated California
Virginia
Commonwealth
el Crista
Iceland
Hale and Norcross
Homestake
Horn
Iron
Mexican
Ontario
Savage
Sutter Creek
Union Consolidated
Timothy
Ocean Products
Green Sea
Urtie
N. Y
la France
Call OF the
New Temperance Alliance
Will
Liv
Carters
Csrier
Hunter
Mr. Thos
Jenkins
Tveax
J. W. Hunter
Hugo Blanck
Thos. C. Jenkins
Nolétt
Ssu
Apa
Allegheny City
Danner Medicivye Company
Federal St
Draggeiste
Swayne
D. Callery
John W. Taylor
Sixth Ave
SMI
Jerre
Jesleia
Cas
Joseph Horne & CO
Gall
Dein
Wash Dress Fabrica
Chalon
Bath Seersuck- Daves Olenhe
Heather & Nghams
Fine Z Zephyr Ginghams
Jalp
Hrokrers
i_—— & STEPHENSON
Sete
Coatan
Theoeat
Wien
John M. Oakley & CO
Slate ST
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