Live Stock Review Pointing to Farther Advances in Near Future
Old time stockman predicts rising cattle prices in weeks ahead as light supply in Ohio Indiana and Kentucky tightens markets. Hog and sheep prices slip from last week with weak demand and heavy arrivals, while Chicago shows stronger bids for cattle and steady to lower hogs.
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Prrrascne Dispatch
Chicago
Omaha
Ohio
Indiana
Siperent
East Liberty
Beeves
Chi
Lancaster County
Kentucky
New York
McCall & Co
Weynote
Wheat and commodity prices across multiple markets
Telegraph summary notes mixed wheat demand in Minneapolis with slight improvement for No. 1 Northern May wheat and broader declines in prices. New York cattle and hog receipts show steady to lower trends, while Chicago and St Louis markets report varied outcomes for cattle hogs and lambs with overall firm to stronger cattle prices in some regions.
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Minneapolis
Say
Wee
May
Sic
New York
Beeves
Chicago
Leevei
Cxas
St.louis
Cincinnati
Markets By Wire Wheat and Corn Slip in Trading
Chicago reports a softer edge in wheat with light gains early, then declines as selling pressure grows amid large shipments and mixed crop reports across Illinois Ohio and Indiana. Corn weakens after a broad selling wave with a sharp break, while oats and other grains move modestly. produce prices ease amid quiet cash activity and varied futures.
Wool Markets at London Sale Averages Decline
London wool sale reports show chiefly medium grades offered with smaller attendance and fair demand. American purchases total around 6 00 bales as buyers from Verona New South Wales Queensland South Australia New Zealand and regions around Cape of Good Hope and Natal submit scoured greasy and locks and pieces lots with varied prices.
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London
Wellal
Verona
New South Wales
Greany
Cape of God Hope
Natal
Market Tone Holds Steady Amid Woolen Auction Prep
New York on May 7 reports a strong market tone with Amoskeng A. C. C. A. tickings advancing and Active A. F. C. G. cinghams. woolens stay quiet ahead of upcoming auction sales of flannels and blankets beginning on the 0th inst.
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New York
Amoskeng A. C.C. A
Ike
Armean A. F.C.G. Cinghams
Ground for a Pittsburgh business boom at The Point
Business leaders see The Point as a prime district for future improvements that could centralize trade for 250 000 people. Bridges, river access, and streetcar links would expand ground space for new and enlarged ventures and raise Pittsburgh to rival cities. Other notes cover real estate deals, property sales, and a rise in insurance activity.
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Schenley
Allegheny County
Point
Ohio
Pittsburg
Light Trading Shows No Gain in Local Stocks
Stock activity was very light with only 80 shares traded. Investors await labor dispute settlement, better weather, and easier money before taking larger positions as minor changes among gas and electric stocks surface. The list shows scattered calls and several large totals across rail and utility names.
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Pleasant Valley
Bridgewater Gas
Philadelphia
Chartiers
Wheeling
Central
Pittsburg
Westinghouse Electric
Quiet Banking Summary Reports Fair Demand and Stable Loans
Leading banks reported fair demand for discounts yesterday with money available for business. Loans were extended at 7 percent, deposits showed some improvement, and exchange was about even with no premium. Balances were $2,727,917.35 in New York, with prime mercantile paper around 86 percent.
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New York
As & Prime Mercantile
Financial Clearings and Bullion Movements Report
New York clearings show 143,921,872 balances with Boston at 19,070,043 and Philadelphia at 12,462,357. bullion withdrawn from the Bank of England totals £112,000. Paris three percent rentes quoted at 80 450 for balance. New York exchange shows a 40e premium with money unchanged.
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New York
Boston
Hiladelphia
Barctimaons
Bank of England
Paris
O'Brien Well Impacts Oil Market Decline
Oil trades open barely steady at 53 cents, then slip to 84 3/4 cents as O'Brien No. 7 at Duff station reports 600–700 bbl per day. Other wells show mixed results with Vandergrift near Groveton producing 1,200 bbl daily while several prospects loom as dry or small producers.
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O'Brien
Duff Station
Bradford
Aeller
Westview
Hoffman
Mechlin & Vo
Eaton Farm
Shannopin
Johnson & Co
Brown
Kareka
Gailey Bros
Ferree
Coraopolis
Vandergrift
Groveton
J. N. Wright
McKee
Rocks
O'Brian
Washington County Wells Report Strong Oil Prospects
A special telegram from Washington Pa dated May 7 notes the Robert Mc Clary No 1 in Taylorstown has reached the pay streak in Gordon sand and may yield 200 barrels a day. Davis & Co. on Quail farm drills the fifth sand with a promising outlook. Chartiers Oil sold Knox No 2 gasser to Wheeling Natural Gas Co for 3500. Davis & Co Warne No 1 in 60 foot shows dry so far. Hughes & Co with 1000 acres nearby plan a West Alexander well next week.
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Diapater
Washington, Pa
Robert McClary
Taylorstown
Davis & Co
Quail Farm
Chartiers Oil Company
Wheeline Natural Gas Company
Hughes & Co
West Alexander
New York Stock Market Slumps Amid Silver Bill Doubts
Trading was subdued in New York with a weaker tone across most issues though trusts showed late strength. Dealers cited London’s lower prices and the suspension of the silver bill as a catalyst for cautious selling and selective rallies in Sugar Refineries, Atchison bonds, and Western rail shares.
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Lst
London
General List
Chicago Gas
Oregon
Wheeling and Lake
Kansas
Texas
Atchison
Union Pacific
Athens
Texas Pacific
St. Louis
Arkansas
Panera
Cedar Rapids
Northern
Burlington
Northwestern
East Tennessee S
Post
Congress
Lake Shore
New York Contra
Western Union
St. Paul
Philadelphia Stock Closing Quotations Summary
Closing quotations of Philadelphia stocks are provided by Whitney and Stephenson brokers. The list includes Lehigh Valley Navigation Northern Pacific and other railroad and industrial issues traded on the Philadelphia exchange.
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Arch, & Ton
Hoston & Mont
Roston & Albany
Celsimet & Hecla
Catan Euaste Flint & Pere Ee
Hewnui
K. C
Dratsion. Land Co
Cry
Lego Land Co
N.Y
N. Eun
Old Golany
Srsaure Hell Tel Eee
Central Com
Lamson Stores
Win
Central of
Water Power
Allowez Mg. Co
Sx Auantle
Ioni
Philadelphia
Whitney & Stephenson
Fourth Avenue
New York
Tativond
Ares
Tran Tore
Seervesneees
Lehigh’ Valley
Ee Ag H Navigation
Northern
Aim Northern Pacife
Iron ore on Lake Erie docks rises 67 percent in opening navigation
The Iron Trade Review reports a 67 percent year over year increase in gross tons of ore on dock at Lake Erie ports as navigation opened May 1. Despite the surge, the figure accounts for 18 percent of total receipts, up from 12 percent in 1888, with a detailed table showing balances at multiple ports and dates.
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Lake Superior
Lake Erie
Soncock
Nari Twata
UBGO
Eee
The
Iron Trade Review
Commodity Market Bulletin Quick Scan May 7 New York
New York market notes show pig iron quiet copper firm with May lake price at 1462 dollars. Tin quiet in the Straits around 204 dollars, with domestic toad dull and steady at 402/5.
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New York
Lake
Straits
Patents Granted to Western Pennsylvania and Nearby States
Patent list issued May 6 1890 credits inventor names and locations in Western Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio and West Virginia for devices including read cart match box holder adjustable table moriue lock homemade flakes portable coke oven bottom chair rolling mill fountain brush and other items. It notes O D Levis as patent lawyer and mentions several Pittsburgh Allegheny Canton Salem and other towns with patenting individuals and assignees.
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O. D. Levis
Fifth Avenue
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
C. L. Barritt
Allegheny
E. C. Barratt
Canton
Robert 8. Carr
Hamilton
Cook
Salem
J. A. Curne
Sprinefeld
David Evans
A. W. Adans
Pittsburg
John T. Hall
Orrville
George Weatinghouse
Colon C. Wyllie
J. P. Witherow
Dithheridge
Green goods travelers trigger Nervous Collapse in Newark
Jacob J. Hogue and Robert F. Hambright traveled from Grover North Carolina to Newark to meet alleged green goods men. Hambright grew terrified after hotel registration and, left alone, became insane fearing detectives. Hogue plans to take him home.
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Newark
Jacob J. Hogue
Robert F. Hambright
Grover
N.C
Green Goods
Hambright
Hogue
Market notes show steady cereals and firm wheat prices
The May 7 1990 market page reports cereals steady and wheat and flour firm amid overstock in strawberries and low potato prices. It lists prices for dairy eggs butter cheese and a wide range of produce including beans peppers oranges and greens with multiple regional and brand references and notes on coffee and sugar trends.
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Baltimore
Sige
Ailee
Rio
Milwaukee
Harley
Atore
Elgin
Obiado
New York
Acs
Aga Vector
Fornia Oranges
Alencia
Jamaica
Lake
Mennien
Bermuda
Jersey
Grain ExchangeS lively as carload sales top early week
Today at the Grain Exchange sales reached 11 carloads with samples including corn oats and middlings. Receipts bulletin shows 55 cars with shipments by several lines including Pittsburg Cincinnati St Louis and Baltimore and Ohio. Market notes corn weaker oats and wheat firm with flour prices stubborn and some dealers holding old rates.
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Grain Exchange
P. R. BR
Lear
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne
Chicago Railway
Cincknati
St Louis
Baltimore and Ohio
Lake Brit
Pittsburg and
Western
Lumber Market Report with Scarce Dry Timber and Rising Demand
Dry hemlock and cherry are scarce and firm, meeting demand is nearly impossible. Walnut is also scarce while quartered oak remains in fair supply and firm. Lumber trade is active and expected to grow once labor issues are resolved, with detailed prices for pine boards shingles and white oak products.
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Toca i Saoeerstsstataen
Siseeeceeses
Csenescaae
Hisck Walout
Alek Walheh
Aippe
West Va
It Wasn't In Vain Graceful Rollers Teach Gracious Demeanor
A New York Mail and Express piece argues roller skating built graceful carriage despite rink condemnation. A sporting goods dealer credits rollers with straight-ahead technique and erect bearing useful in public life, contrasting with ice skating’s sideward motion.
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New York Mail and Express
Kisses by Mail From a Michigan Post Office Tale
A Detroit Free Press note tells of a young eastern village postmaster cashing a money order for a 16 year old girl. The margin reads I send you 3 and a dozen kisses. The girl and mother marvel at the new postal feature and the kisses accompanying payment.
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Jimmy
Hood Sarsaparilla name upheld in Supreme Court decree
In Washington DC on May 7 the Supreme Court in Hood versus Hood's Sarsaparilla held for J. Hood & Co. of Lowell mass restraining Frank L. Hood from using Hood's Sarsaparilla. The ruling solidifies Hood's right to the name Hood's for a sarsaparilla against all Hoods. C I Hood traveled from Lowell to attend with counsel George L Huntress. Separate note: George W. Bostian faced trial in federal court for an indecent mailed letter. verdict guilty with sentence suspended.
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D. C
Supreme Court
Coxe
J. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Frank L. Hood
Washington
Washington Hood
Hood
Messrs. C. S. Hood & Co
George W. Bostian
Union County
United States
Imitation rock work marks source of the Seine
At Verrey, 171 miles from Paris, an artificial rock arch hides a recumbent river deity. A streamlet flows from beneath, identified as the source of the River Seine, located 1,545 feet above sea level.
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Verrey
Paris
Seine
The Father Surprised The New Tort Star
Senator Coggeshall receives a letter from his son Walter now practicing law out West. Walter asks for guidance on his first case about fence lines and rural boundaries. In court Walter faces his father on the opposite side and the judge sets the matter for postponement while the father reveals the family duty of spanking.
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Coggeshall
Walter
GORMAN SHUNS PRESS INTERVIEW STORY TOLD
Senator Gorman of Maryland avoids reporters and recalls a rare published interview from the Cleveland campaign era when he led the Democratic National Committee. He says the piece contained nothing he would say to a reporter yet could not be denied, so he endured a wry grin.
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Senator Gorman
Maryland
New York
Cleveland
Democratic National Executive Committee
Tragic gas suffocation of Edwards couple at Le Grand Hotel
Curiaco May 6 A farmer Alonzo D Edwards and his wife of Lake county Illinois were found dead in their room at the Le Grand Hotel from escaping gas. The man died soon after and doctors say the woman will likely follow. A warrant for the wife’s commitment to the Northern Illinois Insane Asylum was found on the husband. It appears he intended to take her there. The bodies lie with supports suggesting a possible mental disturbance.
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Curiaco
Alonzo D. Edwards
Lake County
Ill
le Grand Hotel
Northern Illinois Insane Asylum
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