Prices Rising Expected After Market Bottom Reached
Market report notes iron and steel prices near bottom with expectations of higher levels ahead. Demand remains light as buyers pursue caution. roads and transportation slow trade, while nonferrous and barbed wire prices show declines. Steel nails and iron products vary, with quotations indicating a cautious outlook for future price movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Anglia Ac
Hessenjer
Sints
H.C
Southern Pig Iron Profits Amid New Transit Rates
Shipping 4000 tons of Southern pig iron from Sheffield, Alabama to Philadelphia yielded $90,000 profit as market moves test rail and sea routes via Savannah. New rates push Sheffield to Philadelphia at 86 per ton plus rail, with Pittsburgh leg adding 50 cents per ton, aiming to supply Eastern markets while South furnaces gauge demand and price competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DISF
Philadelphia
Sheffield
Ain
Pittsburg
Savannah
Ocean
Pitsburg
Caer
Boston
New York
Bessemer
Har Tron
Skelp
LSS
Seaboard
Run of Small Orders Clouds Southern Iron Market
A special dispatch reports a quiet week in iron markets with a run of small orders at irregular prices. Quotations for Southern iron vary widely influenced by furnace needs while Ohio softeners and charcoal irons show weakness and strength in different sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Distatch
St. Louis
Rogers, Brown & Meacham
Ohio
Birmingham
The New Furnace Market Shows Mixed Signals
A telegraphic dispatch reports strong iron inquiries and steady furnace orders amid a looming trade mood. Prices for Southern irons are unusually low but expected to firm as spring and early summer buying pick up, with Northern furnaces relying on Lake Superior ore and Connellsville coke. Ohio softeners and coastal irons stay firm under free demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CiscixxatTi
Rogers, Brown & Co
Lake Superior
Connellsville
Ohio
Coasteoai
Beebees Torsing Toward the South in Pig Iron Trade
Chicago dispatch notes a lively Pig Iron retail market with nibbling at round lots. Demand favors quick deliveries, causing furnace bottlenecks and complaints as buyers push for prompt supply. Rogers Brown & Co. report activity but overall market restraint persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rogers, Brown & Co
Gay
BS & Resol
Corcurtheea
Chicago Wheat Trade Mixed Amid Storm Delays and Sharp Swings
Wheat trading showed light activity as storms disrupted wires and hindered prices in Illinois, Kansas, and Missouri. May and July futures closed lower than yesterday while corn and oats posted modest moves. hog products remained subdued with limited trade activity and mixed grain markets in New York and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
Kansas
Missouri
Senting
SoSa
New York
Harley
Rio
Cuba
State
Western
Mic
Hutter
Maura
Philadelphia
Avril
Dune
S&g
Sze
Sige
Jane
Pennestrania Breamers
Pennsylvania
St Louis
Ogteic
Wisconsin
Sic
Rio Carenes Fair
Drygoods Market Report from New York
The New York drygoods market at first bands opened steady with no marked feature. Traders reported stable prices and limited activity as the session began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drygoods
New York
Iron Chancellor Bismarck Defends Royalty in Berlin Tavern
In 1850 during heated political passions Bismarck warned a tableful of rowdy men abusing royalty. He drank calmly then smashed a beer pot over the offender’s head when ignored. He paid the beer price and walked away unmolested as onlookers stood by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Bismarck
Berlin
Hegan
Want Sunday Cloaks Boston Petitions Legislature on Law
Boston Herald reports a petition to allow Sunday sale of cigars and tobacco, supported by innkeepers and tobacconists. A Judiciary Committee hearing drew about 50 remonstrants as proponents argued the old ban is a dead letter until a year ago when enforcement began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Penaylvania
Boston Herald
Judicia Committee
East End Aims for Manufacturing Boom and Street Repairs
Report outlines plans for a six story building on Third avenue by E M Ferguson of M and M National Bank with upper floors for offices and a nearby five acre site near Edgewood for a large plant linked to railroad access. It notes delayed paving ads and possible pressure to speed improvement and mentions coal land sale to Eastern investors and a national whip price control combine with New York office and $300000 capital expect price hikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Ferguson
M. & M. National Bank
Third Avenue
Ferguson
Fourth Avenue
Edgewood
East End
Corneila
Scottdale
Somerset County
Westfield
Mass
East
New York
Reaction in Local Securities Market Sees Gains and Activity
Trading in local securities stayed broad with gains on the day as several favorites recovered Thursday losses. Total reported sales reached 700 shares, with advances for Central and Pittsburg Traction, Pleasant Valley, and Philadelphia Gas, while Wheeling Gas and Luster led declines. Brokers remained optimistic about a renewed market mood, and specific stock trades included Westinghouse and Philadelphia Gas at notable prices, with overall New York totals around 106,819 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Philadelphia Gas
Chartiers Gas
Pittsburg Traction
Andrew Caster
Rea Bros. & Co
Westinghouse Airbrake
New York
Delaware
Lackawanna
Weather Blame Drops in Week of Bank Exchanges
The week’s smallest exchanges fell after bad weather hit the region. Louisville and nearby towns dominated discussion as money remained in good supply with 6 to 7 percent rates. Retail trade kept cash scarce, while money on call in New York was easy and sterling exchange was strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
New York
Prime Mercantile
Ees Sterling Exchanger
Unclear OCR Fragment Governs Union and Rail Lines
Fragmentary readable parts mention Union, Northern Pacific, Missouri, Tennessee, Pacific Coast lines, and various state abbreviations. The text appears to be a damaged OCR snippet listing railroad or union references with scattered numbers and stamps, lacking coherent narrative.
Clearing figures show mixed balances and bullion movement
New York clears show totals of 87,995,500 with several balances cited and a bullion transfer of £214,000 at the Bank of England. Philadelphia and Chicago clearings are listed with respective amounts. Money rates stand at 6 percent on demand and 7 percent on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Bank of England
Chicapo
New York Exchange
Bears Hold The Fort Oil Market Stalls In Trading
Oil market was dull and unprofitable as opening trading saw slight decline from locals. Oil City stepped in to firm prices briefly while overall range stayed tiny and activity remained limited with few small trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil City
Ita
Oil Market Fluctuations Hit Week’s Close at Low Point
Market notes show heavy intraday swings with opening at 5434 and closing at 844 amid bearish field news. Ferguson farm gusher on Shannopin produces 600 to 1000 bbl daily while Wildwood output fluctuates between 75 and 400 bbl. several wells decline or stop, including Humphrey farm and Craig & Co. wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannopin
Ferguson Farm
Wildwood
Hundredfoot
McClung & Co
Graham Heirs
Humphrey Farm
Hazlett & Co
Tilley & Co
Downing Farm
Millerstown
Craig & Co
Samuel Staples
Callery Junction
Judge Over
Hayesville
Ohio Valley Gas Company
Petroleum Market Report From Bradford
Petroleum opened at figures and closed with uncertain prices as trading shows varying bids. The report notes shipments figures around 58 594 bbls and 68 974 bbls with ranges from 28 to 45 1/2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petroleum
Bradford
Fige
Realty Movements Lead to Diverse Pittsburgh Area Transfers
Allegheny and city properties change hands including a No. 14 Fourth avenue sale to E M D Farrell for 3750, a Lacock street house for 97,000, East End eight-room homes, coal land near Oakdale, and multiple mortgaged and ward transfers chronicled by several brokers and agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alles & Bailey
Fourth Avenue
E. M. D. Farrell
Center Avenue
John McAleese
James W. Drape
East End
Shadyside
Oakdale
Jamison & Dickie
William McKinley
Harvard Street
Charles Williams
E. Austin
Howe Street
William H. Luebbe
Wilkinsburg
Samuel W. Black & Co
Blair Estate
Glenwood
Ree Ward
Gloster Street
Elizabeth
Second Avenue
Vespucius Street
Gate Lodge
Magaw & Goff
Lim
F. Eisenbeis
J. Hughs
Jet
Manhattan Street
Allegheny
Reflectionville
Hinck & Baird
Albert W. Dreves
St. Louis
O'Hara Street
Arabella Street
Twentieth Ward
Reed B. Davie & Co
Buena Vista Street
Herman Hirsch
Charles Somers & Co
Wood Street
Thomas McCaffrey
Thomas Holliday
T. Brubac
Yew Street
Grows Street
P. Vanson
Gross Street
Thirteenth Ward
Dull Day in New York Stock Market Amid Widespread Slump
March 24 New York trading opened with extreme dullness as traders avoided risk. Losses concentrated in Louisville and Nashville and related rails while Missouri Pacific and Sugar Refiners showed minor gains. Bonds remained quiet with Erie new issue circulating, and overall activity stayed low with a $12,000 turnover. government and state bonds followed a steady, subdued course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sterling Exchange
Louisville
Nashville
New Albany
Chicago
Missouri Pacific
Chicago Gas
Fidelity Trust Company
Lackawanna
Erie
Tennessee Coal Sky
Colorado Coal
New York Stock Exchange
Disratcn
Wiatney & Stepueneor
Pitteburg
Stock Quotations from Philadelphia Brokers Report
Closing quotations of Philadelphia stocks ends with Whitney & Stephenson brokers. Listed exchanges and railroads include Pennsylvania Railroad and Baltimore and Ohio lines. Mentioned firms and rail lines reflect historic market pricing and transportation names in early 20th century Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Whitney & Stephenson
Arenasg
Lembars New York Block Exchange
Mining Stocks Quotations Listed for New York Market
Mining stock quotations from New York on March 22 show prices for numerous mines and scrip. Notable names include Comstock T bid at 2850, Hale & Norcross 260, Crown Point 2, Ontario 40, Ophir 4, Sutter Creek 125, and Plymouth 250, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alice
Helcher
Best and Belcher
Comstock T. Bid
Caledonia
Chollar
Crown Point
Consolidated California
Occidental
Plymouth
Potosi
Savage
Sierra Nevada
Sutter Creek
Comstock Scrip
Brock admitted to regular list on Pittsburg Exchange
The Brock of the Sterling Silver Mining Colony is placed on the regular list of the Pittsburg Exchange. Markets reflect concern over Louisville catastrophe affecting speculative trading and outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brock
Sterling Silver
Theittsburg Exchange
Louisville
Sunday Dinner Prices and Easter Floral Demand
Market basket materials show no marked price changes last week though eggs poultry and various vegetables edge higher. Florists report active trade and bright prospects with Easter demand rising. prices for meats fish and produce are listed with numerous specific item quotes from tenderloin to oysters and flowers.
Wool market keeps steady as spies report continued trade
Wool trade shows persistent activity with 270000 pounds handled. Prices largely stable as manufacturers meet immediate needs. Ohio XK and No l fleeces command varied rates, Michigan and New York fine delaine prices quoted. Territory wools, pulled wools, and foreign wools show solid demand amid ample but uneven stock. Australian cargoes arriving from Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostox
Ohio
Wgic
Michigan
New York
SpGie
Texas
California
Georgia
Super
Bbc
Extra
Melbourne
The Ace of Clubs Advertisement Notice
An advertisement notes The Ace of Clubs appears in this issue with an announcement on the designated page. The brief notice points readers to the issue page for full details about the club’s activities and listings.
Potatoes Supply Boost Noted In Domestic Markets
Market report from March 8 1890 notes improved potato supplies easing scarcity while other staples show mixed movement. Southern and Western egg stock remains slow or firm, coffee options rise but packages steady, and butter cheese and fruits list varied prices across regions with frequent unit quotes.
Market Price List For Food Staples And Meats
Commercial listing shows varied prices for winter wheat bran hay timothy bacon hams and pork products. Includes sugar cured meats dried beef shoulders and pork weekly wholesale rates punctuated by unit measures and package sizes. Local price terms include barrels pails tubs and tins with per unit quotations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Live Stock Markets Report Cattle Hog and Fence Receipts
Cattle receipts 1.20 head with 1,144 head shipped. market quiet with consignments. Hogs receipts 2,050 head, shipments 3,000 head. market firm with medium and selected grade and 4 common to best. 18 car hogs shipped to New York. Fence receipts 1,900 head. shipments 1,450 head. market steady at unchanged prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grocery price notes show steady uptick in coffee beans
The market reports ongoing price rises for groceries with coffee options climbing. Analysts note 20 point NY advance and mixed reactions from dealers as bulls dominate early trading while conservative merchants see limited boll movement. Crop estimates rise and sugar remains volatile amid varied Rio and Java quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rio
Java
Maracaibo
Santos
Caracas
Ie Gass
Syaaic
Sitge
Cassia
Tige
Ohio
Elaine
Royaline
Globe
Callon
Carolina
Louisiana
Lonton
California
London
Muscatels
Valencia
Ondara
Turkey
Market Report: Cattle Hogs Sheep Across Major Trade Centers
Telegraph summary of receipts and prices across New York Beeves Chicago St Louis Kansas City and Burrago. Cattle steady to higher with steer and cow values varying by market. Hogs firm to higher with freight price ranges and different weight classes noted. Sheep and lamb markets show steady to softer trends with regional variations and mixed shipment totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Texas
Sion
St. Louis
Market Atrone
Kansas City
Suipertace
Burrago
A Young Brick Maker Credits Careful Diagnosis and Treatment
Mr Barr suffered four years from head and stomach trouble with clogged nostrils eye pain headaches ear buzzing and dizziness. He later had hoarseness sore throat cough brown phlegm and severe stomach loss of appetite weight and fatigue. After careful treatment by Dr Byers he improved quickly and is now entirely well, expressing gratitude for the physician's conscientious care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Barr
Byera
Penn Avenue
Pittsburg
E. G. Shade
Gregory Street
Southside
Sr.u
Grain Ex change Receipts and Market Notes
Receipts as bulletined show 30 cars with details by routes including Pittsburg Ft Wayne Chicago and Pittsburg Cincinnati St Louis. Cereal receipts light but demand also light with markets buyer favorable. loose hay scarce due to poor country roads around Pittsburg. flour firm. Prices given for carload lots on track across various grains and feeds with mixed quality notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grain Exchange
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Baltimore
Ohio
Lake Erie
Whit Sane
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
Southern Pig
Pittsberg
Southern Coke Oeares
Southern Cokr & Ree
Southern
Southern Charcoal
Charcoa Missouri Charcoal N . Como Sotrcwerr
REN Bound
Mroucrek Sap Sienna
York Meres
Straita
Milwaukee
Northern
Royalty
Mohning
Freehold Nat. Bank
Fidelity T. & T. Uo
Keystone Beek TS
People's National Mh
Hambolat Ius.Co
Allegheny Heating Co
Jub
Bridgewater H.uo
Pennsylvania Gas Co
Wens Philadelphia Co
Wheeling Gas Co
Aes Forest All Co
Pleasant Valler
Northside
la Norin Mining
Gre
Laster Mining Co
Aera
Elec
Westinghouse Electric
U.S
Sle
Wee Ik
Westinghouse Pina
M. HK
Hyu
Eeral Union
J.C. Int
Northern Pac
Pacific
Areron & Trans
Peddia
KH. G
L. G
Den
Po. LG
West Isis
BEARS
John M. Oakey & Co
Antwerp
Liverpool
Bremen
A. BE. McGrew
M. Cotten
Canadian Pacific
Canada
Soulyvern
New Jersey
Lipit
Central Pacific
Cc. Gur
Yulney
Bock Bby
NGS
Mi. L
Pitts
C. Tt
B. Ee Sane
N. W
Col. Coal & Lion
Hocking
Ow Wernbeee Iby . & Haason
Lowishire
Nasnville
Moblie
Norio
Wwees
Miswiss
Imureteoan Sige
Iezon
Nasery
Dec
E Potladet
Keadin
Fallman Palace
Eees Sechmond & Wy. Po
We P.y.pr
Su P
Minn
Fran
Isig
Dan
San Jr
Texas Pacific
Union Pac
Az Wabashaha Western Union
Ah Bis
Wheeling & L. Ey
Boston Rocks
Boston & Mont
Oston & Alban
Fen Calumet & Hecla
Roan
Maine
Huron
Cinn
San
Moat Usceola
R. K
Flint
Pero
Anniston Land Co
Central
Uentral
San Vego
New Eng
West End Land Co
Matland
Bell Tee None
Central. Com
Lamson Water Power
Torres. O- Allousz My Co
Wis. Central Pr
Atlantic
Es Centennial Miming
Buoakness
California Avenue
Petroleum Exchange
Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Railway
Iso
Jersey
Bermuda
Florida
M. Y
la France
Harrison Lides
Wool Markets
Finleyville
Idges
Jamaica
Wales
Provisiona
Bosinean
East Liberty
Pittsntrg
Oat Fridat
Higgins
Eureka
Hid
Iceland
Telegraph
Byers
Charles Barr
Allegheny Avenue
Logan
I. F. Zoeller
Pittsboro
Dennis C. Donnall
No. Wharton
Thuysep
Carer
Carter
Carters
U. & Depot
Ker
Ircer
Poliadvlphia
Pearl St
Hunter
Hunter's
Ftn
J. W. Hunter
Hetehup
Hugo Blanckh
Thos. C. Jenkins
Isaaay
E. A. Jexgins
Carsonst
Pittaburg. Pa
Joseph Horne & CO
St. Gall
Desgn
Brokers—Financiall
Rreens Wikies
Not & Ca
John M. Oakley & CO
ST. Pittsburg
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