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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1889

Page

5

Pittsburgh Business Outlook Remains Positive in March

The article argues against pessimists in Pittsburgh, noting strong bank clearings, growing savings, rising construction permits worth over 14 million, and steady employment. It cites March clearings at 46, GTA 32 million and compares favorably to prior years, asserting the economy is not flat. It highlights real estate activity, loans, and a shift toward home-financed investment.

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Westinghouse Electric and Philadelphia Gas Trade Dull in Market

The stock market showed little activity with most issues down and few gains. Westinghouse Electric and Philadelphia Gas slipped while La Noria and Switchned Signal posted small gains. Chartiers Gas and Central Traction moved modestly, as traders contemplated loading up before a potential rebound.

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Money Market Shows Slowing Improvement This Spring

Last year ends with a gradual but steady rise in money market activity as April settlements push demand for funds. Currency outflow and bank statements indicate subdued yet improving conditions with higher discounts, active deposits, and general prosperity across exchanges and earnings.

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Oil market dull as March output forecast rises

The OL field market ends flat with prices around opening levels. March crude output expected between 4,000 and 6,000 barrels daily, easing stockpiles from February. Well yields reported at McKeown 60 barrels per hour and Mashey about 450 barrels, amid cautious trading and minor bets on price direction.

Dazrle Firur Magore Lee Araion McKeown Harrison Ent Arenue Pilsburg

Dense 19th century housing permits issued for 48 homes

Inspector Frank issued permits for 48 new houses totaling about 72000 dollars. The list includes Mary Larimer on Sydney Street, W G Conrad on Berg Street, Mary Reddington on Berg Street, Martin Kakanski on Kosciuski Street, and many other frame and brick two story dwellings, shops, and stairwell additions across Pittsburgh streets including Franklin, Westminster, Clayburn, Penn and Mary streets with varied sizes from 10x feet to 42x88 feet.

Frank Mary Larimer Sydney Twenty Third Twenty-fourth W. G. Conrad Berg Street Sterling Mary Reddington Martin Kakanski Kosciuski Josephine Lebanon Samuel Roseman Grace Street Lowen Street Mra Murray Hoss Street Second E Shaner Franklin Street Logan Townsend RK. W. A. Simmons Crawford Street Reed Stream Robert E Ward Robert Street Center Reed Streets Martin Lavin Kirkpatrick John Grifith Tani Ridges John Enshaw Maurice Street Forbes Avenue August Miller Penn Avenue Ain Street John F. Beighley Om Avenue Beatty Ac Mooney & Horton Clayburn Street Graham and Nobie W. R K E.G. Mooney Westminster Lilac Aiken Streets Samuel Chadwick Lincoln Avenue Lineh Street Penn and Duquense Way Rev. C. Maurice Thirty-seventh Butler and Hank Streets Charles P. Groff Miller Street Reed An Lalwe Mary Keston Mary Street Washington Sharon W. Wilker Kitchon Elm Street Franklin James Little Wylie Avenue Vine Street Eighth Ward Ugust Walker Kearsarge Street Sycamore Street Grandview Avenue George Fox Forty-second Street sAlbert Detling Twenuiry Albert Detling Fort Cedar Penn and Liberty Atrecta Mra McBride Maple Avenue Chestnut Ey Anna Hopkins Brownsville Avenue James O'N Home Street Fifty-second McCandiesa Jacob Wurthner Twente E Ward A. Crozier Liberty Street Main Street Louis Mosbrook Excelsior Ogust Jenmyer Knox Avenue Arlington City Line

Market rally fades as stocks swing between gains and losses

A volatile session on the New York market sees early advances fade with prominent declines in Atchison Lackawanna and New England. Covering by short sellers and late buying lift Louisville and Nashville and other issues, as the day closes near the best prices despite a weaker bank statement and mixed bond activity.

New York Atchison Bears Lackawanna New England Chicago Gas Union Pacific Rock Island Burlington Missouri Pacific Jersey Central Cen Louisville Nashville England Atchison N San Francisco New York Brook Exchange Tiree Bimtephenson Stock Exchange Fourth Avenue

Wheat Prices Drift Lower as May Drops and May Corn Slips

Market notes show May wheat selling freely on stop orders with light trading, closing a touch lower after a higher intraday swing. July also weakens while corn remains mostly quiet then firmer. oats rise early. Pork and lard futures edge lower as overall commodity markets soften amid lighter trade.

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British Iron Market Shows Firm Tone in London Report

Special Cable report from London notes steady to firm prices across iron products. Pig iron and steel slabs hold at near current levels with active demand. mild steel and wire rod show limited changes while Bessemer and wrought iron markets remain steady amid ongoing trade.

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Market Report from East Liberty Stock Yards March 30 1889

The Pittsner dispatch notes a quiet market at East Liberty Stock Yards with no cattle shipments to New York and limited hog shipments. Receipts list 480 head Carrie-Receipt and 360 head shipments with 2 700 head to New York hogs and 600 shipments noted. overall market activity described as nothing doing.

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Amputation Sail in High Stakes Medical Suit

Mersra, Moore and McGirr filed a second suit in Mary Carroll versus Dr. J Guy McCandless for 50 000 damages over alleged improper arm treatment that led to amputation. Judge Slagle postponed jurors after the first trial due to missing testimony from Dr Joseph Dickson who assisted the operation. An attachment was issued for him but he could not be located.

Joseph Dickson Mersra, Moore and McGirr Mary Carroll J. Guy McCandless Slagle Ivy George L. Wou Port Perry Wing Margaret Hesendorf Daisy Hutchinson St. Francis Hospital Shoemaker James M. PrEates McKeesport Prothonotary Dr. Peebles United States Turkey Asia Grant Turbosand Black Bea Hammondton N. J Recorder's Pittsboro Buffalo, Rochester Pittsburg Bailroa Pennsylvania Company Scott Chambers & Coyle

Mooday trial list and criminal names in Common Pleas

Common Pleas docket lists multiple civil cases including Kunkle v Gillig and others with administration actions against First National Bank of Mercer. Knapp v Spiehe. Harden v Holland. Natcher. Scaifo Foundry. and several others. Criminal details include Snes v Joseph Kirsch Michael Bowen Kenyon Hattie Raymond alias Shafer and others.

Common Pleas No Kunkle Gillig First National Bank of Mercer Montgomery Knapp Spiehe Harden Holland Natcher Scaifo Foundry Company McGeary Margon Ralph Silat Et al Cee Glaas Et Cane Pleas Snes Joseph Kirsch Michael Bowen Kenyon Hattie Raymond Shafer Toer Sealey James McBratney Green William Eteilliam Armstrong Jane Sear Hebert Meerpend

Lines From Legal Quarters Chronicle Local Bar and Charter Grants

Admitted to the bar are James McLaren and H L Christy. Charters granted include the German Evangelial Lutheran St Andrew's and Burns Copper Welding Company with capital stock listed. Auditors appointed in Beltzhoover borough replace resignations. Various hearings and filings touch on probate, habeas corpus, real estate cooperatives, and corporate disputes.

James McLaren H. L. Christy St. Andrew's Jupee «Jagee George Cochran James Hollis Beltzhoover George Sellars W. B. F. Brown Lovma J

Multiple Derailments and Crimes Highlight Late News Briefs

A London bound excursion train derailed at Penistone with one dead and many injured. In Indiana a court convicts John Domny and Atlantic engineer for manslaughter over a fatal locomotive crash last October. New Indian Affairs Chief Belt takes oath while remaining in current post. successor Harry Tillman may or may not accept. A Sydenham parsonage is dynamited. no injuries and no suspects yet. County Treasurer Cole’s books show a $54,000 shortfall for 1883 and 1884. Myrtle Nebraska reports James Clark shooting James Symes over Clark’s daughter. Clark arrested. Holbrook Massachusetts explosion injures none. dynamite likely, Swedes housed near oil plant. town agitated. Mrs Lillis Remmiler, hatchet attack victim, sues for elopement and identity dispute. suspect claims insanity and new name Kemmler.

London Oxford Penistone Indiana Aaron Court John Domny Atlantic Koutz R. V. Belt Indian Affairs Harry C. Tillman Detroit Sydenham R. Stilwell Cole Marshall R. Cole Myrtle Neh James Clark James Symes Clark Symes Holbrook Alass

Guard units mobilize for New York Centennial parade

The National Guard of Mississippi and other state regiments prepare for a long trip to New York City for the Centennial celebration. Governor Beaver plans a special train for officials and lawmakers, while regimental events include elections, armory moves, and school sessions for non-commissioned officers.

Norman M. Smith Pete Samra Charles Reas R. W. A Simmon Crawford Strent New York Regiment Washington National Guard Mississippi New York City Beaver New York Caten Hill Epesia Fifth Avenue Hamilton Ohio Thomas Connody Conneely Robert Adams, Jr Philphia State, War and Navy Department Pennsylvania Company Loft McKeesport Rink C. C. Coon Fourth Avenue Wood Street Camp Regiment Water Street Harrisburg Pratt Philadelphia

City Man Freed in Habeas Corpus Case

W E Gates, Hammond Typewriter Co agent from Cleveland, faced embezzlement charges, was arrested, released, and then re arrested on a Cleveland telegram. He appeared before Judge Lawrence in the Supreme Court chambers and was discharged on a writ of habeas corpus.

New York W. E. Gates Hammond Typewriter Company Cleveland Gates Lawrence Supreme Court

No Adulterated American Lard Will be Allowed to Be Sold

City of Mexico reports the Board of Health forbids sale of American lard as adulterated and unfit for use. Minister Rubio supports the ruling, to be enforced across the Republic with customs officers instructed to enforce the ban.

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Sarsaparilla Recommended After Child’s Leg Sore Grows

A parent recounts a stubborn leg sore on a child that resisted simple remedies. After trial and worsening, medical advice led to trying an alternative medicine, Ayer’s Sarsaparilla, as the next step in treatment.

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