The Drift of Trade and High Egg Prices Discussed
Market observers weigh causes of steep egg prices and a cereal boom. The piece notes lighter than usual grain stocks, presumed speculative pressure, and a coming price correction. It mentions eggs at 26 to 32 cents per dozen and signals continued volatility in corn oats and sugar prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evers
Bell Movement
Soest Reliabhe
Lane
Liberty Street
New York
Canada
Markets by Wire
Chicago Board of Trade pits surged then tapered as Bulls pressed higher, then shorts faced losses. Wheat opened strong with May options from 10 to 16, while corn and oats traced volatile moves and pork and lard sagged. price swings dominated trading, with rapid gains and sharp reversals as traders chased liquidity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Mcc
TSR Ge
Pennsylvania
Minneapolis
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Searce
Duluth
Northern
Buffalo
Bard
Milwaukee
Toledo
Chicago
Board of Trade
Corp
Tyal
Suggs
Carly Engerness
Jake M. Oakley
Heavy hardware shipment sails from Pittsburg to Cincinnati
A cargo of hardware leaves Pittsburg for Cincinnati aboard the Hudson at 4 PM with the Monongahela wharf showing a 10 inch fall. The Andes clears for Cincinnati at 5 30 PM with one of the heaviest hardware cargos ever from the port. Larrie May goes to Charleston and M F Allen to Parkersburg from Patterson’s wharfboat. Also Will S Hays sends two new songs “The Guiding Star” and “Their Loy at Sea.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Cincinnati
Monongahela
Larrie May
Charleston
M. F. Allen
Parkersburg
Patterson
Andes
Carrots Jaurs A. Hexprerson
Will S. Hays
New Orleans
Wool Markets Report From Several States With Steady Demand
A market report notes steady wool demand and firm prices across regions. Ohio fleece sold around 88, XX at prices, Michigan fine delaine up to 30c, and combing head grades traded. Territory wools scarce but firm. pulled wools vary with supers and fairest lots moving at strong bids. Australian wool active and firm. foreign carpet wools weak but steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Texas
Philadelphia
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Michigan
Indiana
Canada
Montana
Wey
Territorial
Bostox
Unclear OCR Item on March to October Market Data
Fragmented OCR text reports mixed dates and figures including March April August September and October values. Mentions cargoes and prices but lacks coherent events or names to anchor a clear news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontemp
Apot Rio
Dwellings Rising and Property Changes In Brushton
In Brushton a new tannery is planned while a report that Turtle Creek railroad was abandoned is denied. In the Seventh Ward, Mr. J. W. Kirker advances housing by constructing seven row houses on Lrric Street East End, all rented already signaling strong demand for this type of property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Kirker
Lrric Street
East End
Tannery Proposed at Brushton by Allegheny men
A new tannery is planned for Brushton on low ground by two experienced Allegheny City operators. Ground is scarce and buildings are being prepared, with total cost around £2000. The plant will be expandable to meet rising trade as the East Liberty tannery remains busy with work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neck of the Woods
Brushton
Allegheny City
East Liberty
Bennett Buys Property at 1609 Fifth Avenue for 5500
Mr. George H. Bennett purchases the property at 1609 Fifth Avenue adjoining his recent corner lot at Fifth and Vine for 5500. The 20 by 00 foot lot supports a two story brick building. Local opinion says he secured a sound bargain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Bennett
Fifth Avenue
Fifth and Vine
Bennett
Promising Sale Talk for Fort Pitt Glass Works Lot
A dicker is understood for purchase of the Fort Pitt Glass Works property in the Seventh ward. The Washington Street lot 28 extends back 133 with good factory buildings. The deal, if price issues are resolved, would benefit Washington Street and nearby districts by providing a needed stimulus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dicker
Fort Pitt
Seventh Ward
Washington Street
Turtle Creek Valley Railroad No Abandonment Report
A local source asserts the Turtle Creek Valley Railroad project is not abandoned. He says extensive funds have been invested and the line will be completed. The road would serve as a carrier and spur economic growth for farmers by opening new markets and bringing operations soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turtle Creek Valley
Real estate shifts and investments noted in busy markets
The column records agents changing quarters toward April, T. W. Wright planning a New Brighton shovel factory on six acres, George Evans recalling old Pittsburgh house building, and 12 of 27 mortgages registered for purchase money led by a 90000 loan. It also notes matrimonial partnership Mil ton L. Baird Florida honeymoon, Electric stock deals by Orris Brown and George B Hill, and stock activity in street railways, gas, and Pittsburg and Western shares amid springlike market mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Wright
New Brighton
Beaver County
George Evans
Greensburg
Pittsburg
Penn and
Seventh
Milton I, Baird
Black & Baird
Florida
Orris & Brown
George B. Hill & Co
G. B. Him & Co
Pittsburg and Western Preferred
New York
Oe Bros
Philadelphia
Sea Pine Run
Building Permits Issued For Several Dwellings And Shops
The Building Record lists permits for new structures including a frame two story and mansard dwelling by John Quinn on Carson street in the Twenty fourth ward costing 1500 dollars. Adam Muhibans secures a frame two story dwelling on Salisbury street in ward twenty seven for 120 dollars. William Henry obtains a frame one story shop on Center avenue in the Thirteenth ward for 125 dollars. Charles Burguin adds a frame three story dwelling on Uphold alley in the Thirteenth ward costing sid. James Duncan plans a brick two story and mansard dwelling on Bedford avenue in the Thirteenth ward for 3500 pounds. James Schmidt files a frame two story and mansard dwelling and store on Twenty third Street in the Thirteenth ward costing 2300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Quinn
Carson Street
Twentyfourth Ward
Adam Muhibans
Salisbury Street
Twenty-seventh Ward
William Henry
Center Avenue
Thirteenth Ward
Charles Burguin
Real Estate Transfers Across Greensburg and Allegheny City
Multiple properties sold including a vacant lot at Forbes and Brady in Greensburg to Marcus Wohl for 3000 dollars. A frame house with attic in Allegheny Citys Harrison avenue ward sold for 22650 to A J Logan. A pew frame dwelling on Shadyside Summerlea street sold for 34700 to Mrs N A Church. Emerson street lot in J C Alrich plan sold for 1250 to Thomas D Harman. A modern brick nine room house in Coltart square near Forbes street Oakland sold for 96800 to Jos Gleesenkamn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. N. A. Church
George W. Knopf
Summerlea Street
Shadyside
A. Dickie & Co
Thomas D. Harman
J.C. Alrich
Emerson Street
W.A. Herron & Sons
Jos. Gleesenkamn
Money Market Holds Fairly Satisfactory Tone
Clearing House figures show trade fairly steady with no material shift in the local money market. Bank operations were slightly larger with improved clearing and deposits, loans near the inside rate, and exchanges totaling about two million dollars. Nearby figures indicate easy money conditions with call loans weak to modest and commercial paper steady amid quiet sterling exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Clearing House Rt
New York
Prime Mercantile Paper
Sterling Exchange
Chicago Rates for money easy at 6 per cent
Bank clearings shown for major cities with New York exchange details and balances. Figures include New York clearings at $107,822,617 and balances, plus Boston and Philadelphia data, with rates noted around 4 to 6 percent and various discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ChicaGo
New York
A. Low
Bal St
Boney
Alur Eont
Exchange
Premin
Bostos
Philadfelfs
BaLtimaorre
Mining Quotations Report From New York March 24
Mining quotations list prices for several companies and metals in New York trading. Notable figures include Adams Consolidated Iv Helcher Bowie Homestake Mexican and Standard with varied values such as 800, 850, 295, and 120.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alice
Adams Consolidated
Helcher
Bowie
Consolidated Lalifornia and
Ree
Norcross
Homestake
Plymouth
Standard
Philadelphia Stocks Drift As Westinghouse Questions Rise
The Philadelphia market faced a down swing led by a drop in Philadelphia Gas from 13 to 10 at the last call, while Electric moved from 113% to 117 with partial gains. Westinghouse concerns dominated broker chatter as Rowand’s resignation and potential receivership loomed amid talks of an April head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Weatinghouse
Rowand
Philadelphia Gas
Switch and Signal
Central Traction
Boston
Lusier
Westinghouse
Electric Company
East End Electric Light Company
Wilkinsburg Electric Light Company
Lis
Switen
LU Central Traction
Ninniog
Uope
Oil prices edge up as field output drops
Oil trading remained light with 200 barrels changed hands. The market opened near steady, then rose slightly to T3i by close. The bullish tilt came from falling field production, especially in the Wildwood district, while the Baker strike drew little attention. Refined products rose in London, others unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bros
Wildwood
Baker
London
McGrew, Wilson & Co
Fourth Avenue
Petroleum Market Notes From March 4 and March 24
Petroleum-National Transit certificates opened with varied bids and clearances totaling hundreds of thousands of barrels. Market activity included purchases of barrels, shipments, and runs with price moves and closing figures amid firm tones and dulling late activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Om Crry
Taige
Bradforp
Tike
Nighest
New York
Petroleum
Shorts
Hull
Pennsylvania Oil
New York Stocks Show Heavy Tone Amid Bull Cereals Pressure
Market remains dull as rampant cereal speculation suppresses securities trading. A small bank suspension adds pressure while few issues show life. St Paul Burlington Rock Island and Chicago Gay move, with rail bonds steadier and most prices near yesterday's levels.
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New York
Wall Street
Burlington
Ontario and
Western
St. Paul
Hurlington
Rock Island
Nebraska
Chicago
Hannibal and
St. Joe Consols
LIN
New York Stock Exchange
Whitney A Staphangon
Pittsburg
Copper and Mining Stocks Highlight Philadelphia Market Notice
The column lists prices and notes on copper miners and related stocks including Osceola, Butte & Boston, Calumet & Hecla, and Centennial Mining. It references brokers Whitney & Stephenson and the New York Stock Exchange with mentions of Philadelphia and Reading properties and Northern Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ateh
Top
Franklin
Hoston & Albany
Huron
Hoston & Sinine
Keataarge
Ccereese
Esanen
Osocom Vo
Cena Os Fiteb Hire i
Quimct
Hell Telephone
Lamson Store S. iv Allowez M.cyu
Allattic
Centennial Mining
Boston & Mont
N. Ene
Calumet & Hecla
Butte & Bost
Philadelphia
Hiladelphia
Whitney & Stephenson
Fourth Avenue
New York Stock Exchange
Rmiranta Haliroad
New York
Pathatelphia
Northern Pacific
Local Live Stock Yards Report Markets Wide Across Cities
Cattle receipts across Omaha Chicago Buffalo St Louis show mixed activity with dull to firm prices. Hogs rise in several markets while Sheep demand remains steady. Kansas City and Cincinnati note higher hogs and steady cattle with variable buyer interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office OF
Fittsburg Ace Hia
New York
Omaha
Chicago
the Evening Journal
Steckera
Osale
ST. Louis
New Y York
Reeves
S@liecome
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Wolk
Drygoods Market Notes Steady Deliveries in New York
New York on March 24 reports drygoods business at first hands showing no decline and demand for actual needs remains moderate. Deliveries are steady of cools and the market holds unchanged though buyers show cautious favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Avor
Zeelieenople
Custody Petition Over Boy Taken From Murphy
John Murphy petitions the Orphans' Court for custody of 11 year old Charles McCarthy son of Maria McCarthy alias Daly. The child was under Murphy since 1889 after care at City Farm and St. Pauls Orphan Asylum. The mother briefly took the boy this past Sunday and Murphy seeks custody with a temporary order returning him until April 11 for further hearing.
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Hawkins
Orphans’ Court
John Murphy
Charles McCarthy
Maria McCarthy
Daly
City Farm
St. Paul’s Orphan Asylum
Murphy
Sued by a Contractor in Hamilton Court Case
The case of C A Ralph against Samuel Hamilton is before Judge Ewing in Common Pleas. Ralph, the contractor on the new Masonic Hall, cut off a projecting part of Hamilton’s rent building and billed for it. Hamilton refused, prompting the suit. Trial lists follow with several Common Pleas cases listed for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Ralph
Samuel Hamilton
Ewing
Hamilton
Masonic Hall
Ralph
Verdict Granted in May vs Duncan Land Possession Suit
A verdict was given yesterday in the Charles May versus James C. Duncan et al case to recover possession of land. Commissioner A Spinner was appointed to take testimony in the proceedings of Charles K Fredericks against Elizabeth Fredericks. The second account of F H Given receiver of the American Bank was filed in Common Pleas Court No 1 showing a balance for distribution of $12 291.24 and tied to the suit brought by Floyd against L Peterson Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles May
James C. Duncan
A. ©. Spinnler
Charles K. Fredericks
Elizabeth Fredericks
F. H. Given
American Bank
Common Pleas Court
Ace Floyd
L. Peterson, Jr
Domestic Markets Report Shows Softer Sugar Prices Decline
Market summary notes strong potato demand and firm cereals with gains across grains. Sugar prices ease while eggs supply meets demand and hothouse fruits show mixed movement. Elgin Butter Board holds last week prices as market expects Easter demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eges
Elgin Butter Board
Burren—Creamery
Elgin
New York
Lie
Sweitzer
Lée
Wisconsin
Cape Cod
California
Jamaica
Messina
Florida
Jersey
Grain Exchange sales report with mixed car corn oats and receipts
The Grain Exchange notes 51 loaded cars with 35 from Pittsburg, Fr Wayne and Chicago Railway. Commodities include corn oats wheat middlings bran hay and flour with 730 spot mixed corn and upward corn oats trend. Prices quote No 3 yellow shell mixed ear and various oats and rye for carload lots on track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grain Exchange
Pittsburg
Fr. Wayne and
Chicago Railway
Cincinnati
St Louis
Baltimore and Ohio
Lake Erie
Western
Chicago
Peonsylvania
Michigan
Milling market prices for middlings and hay
The list shows various commodity prices for mill products and feeds. White middlings priced at 25.00 or 23.50 per unit, brown middlings 25.00, winter wheat bran 22.00, timothy hay No 1 at 9.69, No 2 at 8.70, loose wagon 11.00, prairie hay No 2 7.70, packing hay 8.00, and wheat and rye at 7.00.
Monotony at Wildwood Oil Field Report
Winowoop March 24 The Wildwood oil field shows no new developments as Runga No 1 stalls while Kreitzer and Kress wells hold steady Kress No 7 shot now yields 75 barrels per hour and Sam Sand No 9 from Smith Farm adds 73 barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winowoop
Wildwood
Kreitzer
Tee Beers & Co
Smith Farm Oil Company
Latshaw
Whitesell No. 1
New York Bullion Prices Reported Sharp Silver Decline
Bar silver in London is listed at 444g per ounce while New York dealers report higher bullion values. The standard dollar price for gold shows a value of 7 798 dollars, with bullion figures reflecting market conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Youk
London
New York
Higr
Deaths From Grip Reported In New York
Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics Nagle reported three grip deaths as of this morning in New York. The notice notes rising illness and emphasizes the ongoing public health concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Deputy Register of Vital Statistics
Nagle
Spring Tips Warn Against Cold and Seasonal Colds
The notice advises avoiding draughts and temperature swings, keeping warm winter clothing, and warns that spring colds can linger. It recommends whiskey, specifically Duffy's Pure Malt, as the best preventive and urges taking only pure whiskey from druggists or grocers.
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Pittsarnc
Tresday
Twige
Mar
Golge
WioMise
Western Dairy
Do Creamery
Ohio Flats
Baltimore
Stocmer
Teye
Iic
E. Hay Steady
ST. Louwis
Hye Bia
Harley
Minnesota
Evans May
Marek
Donne
Westeenenes
Eiveers
Wool Markets
Turtle Creek
Turtle Creek Railroad
the Building Record
Money Market
U.S
Mutual Union
Northern Pac
Pacife
Tds
Louisiana Stampedés
Northw
Missouri i
Nortw
Deben
Eaten & Trans
St.l
St. Faul
Central Pacific
RK. G
Pe L.G
G. West
Erie
Home Securities
Eves Bank
Pitta
S.ee
Iron City N. Bk
Chartiers
Gas Oo
Penna, G. Co
Phila. Co
Deere Jones Central Traction
Citizens’ Trac
Wittsburg Trac
Pleasant Valley
Mls
Alleg. V. ER. RL
Oh Chariters Ry
Ewalt
St. Hand
Dietary Ag
Westlnehouse
Westhouse AM
Stan
UN. C. Co. S
Sae Dee Sanity Eereemabonee Iusioniae
Orday
Uding
Low- Inc
Cot
Cotton Ml Trust
Central Pacine
New Jersey
Chesapeake & ID
Chicage Tins Trust
Bar
Quinsey
Cat. P.M
Cy St. P
Can
Northwestern
Ldpesie
Wee Kaes Sane
Coal & Iron
Seeee Sds Bay
Col
Hocking Valley
Unio
Lacki's
Hudeon
Kio Gran
Oly
Wake Erie
West DF
Big Lake Shore
M.S
Louisville & Nashville
Michigan Central
Sacs
Moonie & Unto
Missouri Pacific
Ie National Iead Trust
New Tork Central
N. L
Norfolk
Norfolk & Western
Gemea
Wabane
Western Union
South American Co
Wheeling & L. K
Nt. L
St. L. Pre
Metal Market
Common Pleas No
Creese
Heber
Price
Wilbert
Wilkinsburg
Hammett
Reynolds, Jr
Black Oil Company
Oil Well Supply Company
Wilkinsburg Gas Company
Common Pleas
Holland
Dicken
O'Brien
Oe Eer Penning Ng Autreith
Seipp
Sprague Et al
Burke, Jr
Ahlers & Co
Sevita Et al
Spenoer
Java
Maracaibo
Santos
Caracas
la Guayra
Hineren
Penton
Cassia
Globe
Wwe
Keen
Carolina
Louisiana
London Lavers
Muscatels
Valencia
Turkey
Salonica
Dolvica
Sicily
Smyrna
Higgins’ Eureka
Higgins
Eureka
Ard. Co
Tee
S.S. S
Liberty
W. H. Hinman
Mount Vern
Til
Swift
JOS. Fleming & Son
Markes Street
Pitteburg
Bow Gage
Ss. Ift's
Atlanta, Ga
W.C. T. U. Chicaco
Austin
Mary H. Hunt
North Carolina
Butler— Petroleum
Somerset
Zellcnople
Russia
Theodore Barnsdoll
Fred Hayes
Warren
Sill
Barnsdoll
Hayes
Bob Stafford
C.D. Angell
Golden, McClurg and Walker & Co
J. W. Breed
Rh. P. Shearman
Jamestown
S. Y
Graham
Elk Lick
Zelienople
New York City
Kary & Johnson
Feriew
Castoria
Grand Denver
Graff & CO
Brokers—Financial
Whitney & Ster Hensey
People's Savings Bank
Avenue Capital
Oo Sur
Lloy el Ward E Duff
Allegheny and
Man
Chester Traction Company
Fidelity Title and Trust Co
John M. Oakley & CO
Bankers and Brokers
Mbixth SL
Whittier
Penn Avenue
Pittburg
LPM
Mid Penn Avenue
Ted
Tos P
Penn Ave
4Th St
Pisisburg
Moodus
Packa
Ambi
Joseph Fleming & 5On
Market Street
Fea
K. H. Dw
Columbus
Wrsuk
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