Iron Market Notes Show Dull Trade And Mixed Prices
The Iron Age market report indicates a generally dull iron trade across the region with a prevailing downward price drift. Some buyers test the market while many sellers expect continued softness, while Southern firms lift askings on booked future orders and mills in Chicago and the East report heavy bookings for mid‑summer.
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New York
Aonaeuaas
Ahy
Sasecs
Southern
Irene
Buffalo
Lake Superior
Eastern Mills
Tidewater
Pittsburg
Chicago
Sioux City
Ogden
Manitoba
England
Spiegeleisen
Ferro-Man
Eeet
Elinery
Hillee
Wheeling
Id Ratle
London metal market shows steadier tone amid wholesale shifts
Iron Age reports a London metal market easing losses as withdrawals from store and higher production costs keep prices from advancing. Scotch warrants rose to 46 1d, Cleveland to 40s, with sales around 44s 6d to 44s 1d. copper demand remains strong, India orders boost sheet sales, and American buyers pull back while local speculators seek to realize.
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Tim Plate
L.C
Liverpool
Las
New York
The
Iron Age Today
London
Cleveland
Parktide Mining Company
Cumberland
Ashburnham Works
Stromeer
India
Mason and Barry Company
Spiegelemen
Coke In A Rut Trade Outlook Unchanged Despite Some Confidence
No noticeable improvement in trade since last report. Production and shipments were reduced but it was a fair week. Western coke shipments fell while eastern shipments declined modestly. several plants face closures or changes, with rail rates shaping prices at consumption points across Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Louisville, Chicago, and St Louis.
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Thes Dieparen
SporTpaLe
May
Frick Works
Rainey
Cambria Tron Company
Percy Misaine Company
Stewart Works
Pittsburg
Pitsburg
River Nuts
Leisenring
Vallew
Heela Coke
Trangers’ Station
Southwest Control Coke Company
Ovens Ion
Connellsville Po
Manouviae
Shenango
Cleveland
Buffalo
Cincinnati
Louisviste
Chicago
Milwaukes
Lowia
Eas
St. Louis
Live Stock Market Report from East Liberty Yards
The East Liberty stock yards report shows cattle receipts around 1800 head with market strong at unchanged prices and no cattle shipped to New York. Hog receipts near 2000 head with slow market. 1100 head shipped, common to best Yorkers at about 4.2 to 4.0 per cwt. Pigs and sows noted with several cars shipped to New York. sheep receipts about 1400 head with market slow at prior levels.
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New York
East Liberty
Cattle and Market Receipts Across Cities Reported
Cattle receipts across Chicago New York Buffalo and St Louis show varied totals with prices for beeves steers cows and bulls. Receipts cite heavy and light stock, steady to softer markets, and noted demand in sheep and lamb segments. Dry goods market activity in New York increases, with dyes and fabrics in demand as street sales rise.
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Chicago
Heceipia
Texas
Seaoe
New Y York
ST. Louis
New York
May
Expensive Buildings Rising Amid Big East End Deals
A string of large East End building projects and sales, tied to prominent financier W. C. Stewart, totals not less than 200000 dollars. New constructions include the Daltell law office, Vandergast, Ferguson, Bindley Hardware, Seibert, Arbuthnot, National Bank of Commerce, German National Bank, Pittsboro Times, and Sterred buildings with costs ranging from 75000 to 300000 dollars. Groundbreakings soon, with numerous dwellings, churches, and schools planned. experts anticipate costs exceeding 1889 projections unless labor troubles arise.
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East End
W. C. Stewart
Stewart
Pittsburg
Daltell Law Office
Fourth Avenue
Grant Street
Vandergast
Ferguson
Third Avenue
Bindley Hardware Company
Grant and Seventh
Seibert
Pennand
Arbuthnot
Penn Avenue
National Bank of Commerce
Wood and Seventh
German National Bank
Pittsboro Times
Sterred
No Orders for Oil Mark Market Quiet and Dull on Wednesday
Market activity was tame with no orders and limited trading. Oil City sold lightly while Pittsburgh was choppy and Bradford stayed neutral as openings hovered near steady.
Market wrap from yesterday’s off market corrected notes
Features show corrected off market data with John M. & Co at 45 Sixth Street, New York refined petroleum and London quotes. Petroleum open, close, and line activity noted with Bilge prices and June option shifts, spot neglect, and 154.00 barrel sales recorded.
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John M. 0 & Co
Sixth Street
Rae
Yitaborg Pethoeleum Exchange
New York
London
Anon Feet
A. B. McGrewsaute
Sme
May &—Petroleom
Pager Binhest
Lowpeat
Ee Seadford
Mic
Eat
Sevee
New Yorke
Petroleum Steady
Bilge
Balge
SI Exchange
Sige
Dry Wells Reported in Coraopolis Area
The Old Arbuckle gas well increases output without stimulation, rising from 130 to 150 barrels daily. Two very dry wells at Squire Ferree and Alfred McCabe’s places near Montour and Pittsburg are noted, with Kendal and O’Brien No. 7 among others showing limited production. Coal transport remains a bottleneck for operations.
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Squire Ferree
Gailey Bros
Alfred McCabe
Montour
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Kendal
Coraopolis
Charters Station
Arbuckle No. 6
D. V
Anderson Farm
Chartiers Creek
Gushers and Dusters in Washington County Oil Fields
The Wilson well owned by Murdoch & Co. in Gantz sand shows some oil but not enough to be a producer while progress on the 60 foot goal hinges on the drill. The ex-casher on the Fitz William yields 50 barrels daily, better than expected. Lacock well is dry after crossing all sands. Old No 1 Fergus farm, once 1735 barrels hourly, now 15 barrels daily, backs J. D. Fergus as a leading oil operator in Washington County.
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Washixetex
May
Wilson
Murdoch & Co
Fitz- William
Fergus Farm
D. Fergus
Washington
Stocks Move Slow Under Market Uncertainty
Investors waited as the market showed little activity with only 30 shares traded in Philadelphia Gas and 10 in Citizens' Traction. Brokers blamed labor agitation silver questions and tight money for speculation, predicting little improvement until these issues are resolved. Prices were fractional and few names led gains or declines.
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Philadelphia Gas
Pleasant Valley
Switch and Signal and Grocers
R. Philaterpais
Wheeling Gas
Westinghouse Ectric
Money Market Shows Abundant Cash but Cautious Spending
Reports from several city banks indicate plentiful cash for regular business but reluctance to fund wildcat schemes. gilt-edged collateral at six percent while seven percent asked for other business. Weekly financials list New York money on call and various exchange rates with steady bank activity across major cities.
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New York
Siapan
Prine Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
New Yorke
Boston
Philadelphia
Bank of England
Paris
Bank of France
Frances
Chicago
New York Exchange
Cleveland Hog Products Price Picture Drops
Cleveland shoppers see hog products priced lower than in the Forest City as local suppliers emphasize enduring low rates. The city has long prided itself on offering cheaper hog products to residents despite regional comparisons.
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Forest City
Cleveland
Local Markets Show Pittsburg Prices Undercutting Cleveland
Reports from a major packing firm indicate Pittsburg prices are lower than Cleveland for breakfast bacon in job lots and refined pork. Cleveland markets, once famed for being among the cheapest, now quote similar or higher rates as buyers compare regional meat prices.
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Pittsburg
Cleveland
Teic
Tee
New York Stocks Mixed With Strong Sugar Refineries Leads
The market shows activity in Chicago Gas, Sugar Refineries, New England and Burlington and Quincy while Atchison weakens then recovers. A new Anglo American gas company backs gains, Laclede Gas and Wisconsin Central rise, and railroad bonds trade heavily with total sales near $2.96 million. Wool markets see firm prices as Australian wools hold and New Zealand steadies.
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ally—Seger Advances
New York
May
Chicago
New England
Burlington and Quincy
Laclede Gas
Wisconsin Central
Atchison
London
Bulla
Oregon Transcontinental
Chicago Gas
Sugar
Shorts
Consolidated Gas
la Clede
Burlington
Uincy
Laclede Gas &S
Achisons
Texas Pacifica
Grend Trank
Stenwehi
Tron
Controu
San Francisco
Manhattan
Atchison and Milwaukee
Lake Shore
Western
Lackawanna
Colorado
Northern Pacific
Oregon
Denver
Texas
Worth
Missouri Pacific
Lake and Erie
Whitley
Pittsburg
New York Stock Exchange
Fourth Avenue
Domestic Markets Show Upward Drift For Butter And Eggs
Ear corn remains firm and wheat nears the dollar. Prices in Centry Produce-Jobbing show eggs firmer since cooler weather with nearby stock up to 150 per dozen and high grade creamery butter firmer. New Ohio cheese hits market. straw berries weak from cool weather. cabbage scarce. beans, poultry, and pork products listed with varied prices across regions.
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Chicago
Ohio
Bourren
Elgin
Ile
Obiedo
Riogee
Yormberger
Sweitzer
Laos
Sas 'Fane Naeesk
California
Orkancy
Fancy Messina
Alencia
Ieacen
Bermuda
Jersey
Bermu
Bosbel
Bear movement curbs coffee prices across markets
A broad decline touches green and roasted coffees amid restrictive import demand. Sugar holds steady as dried fruits stay scarce and general groceries move, with varied price shifts across staple items and international imports including tea, spices, and canned goods.
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Rota
Grucex Corree
Java
Maracaibo
Santos
Caracas
Lsge
la Gus
Aracaibo
Cassia
Jobbers
TAS
Ohio
Wists Globe
Lsc
Elaine
Royaline
Lde
Globe
Lée
N. C. Manasses
Louisiana
California
London
Muscatels
Eureka
Ébo
Grain Exchange sales report shows mixed car shipments
Receipts bulletined show 55 ears of grain sold to Pitt burg, Ft Wayne and Chicago from Pittsburg routes, including oats and corn. Ear corn remains a strong market factor, shelled corn selling slow at 5c under, while wheat and millfeed hold steady with varied prices for on track cars and lots.
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Grain Exchange
P.R.R
Pittburg
Ft Wayne
Chicago
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Baltimore and Ohio
Western
Wheat market surge follows bad crop news and rains
In Chicago the wheat market swung from weakness to gains as rains in the Northwest spurred buying and prices rose above early declines. July and May futures advanced while corn and oats showed mixed moves with unsettled trading and steady close. Lard and pork markets remained steady with light activity and prices firming late.
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Chicago
Northwest
Cincinnati
Missouri
Kansas
Ohio
Indiana
Wisconsin
Iliac
Shorts
Tye
Rathermore
Araenes
Jone
J Pane
York
Hadley
Canada
Hicker
Peenmaney Orner
St. Domingo
Trinidad
New Orleans
Jane
Western
Philadelphia
Ely
Tigaea Nas
Twentieth Street
Carlota
Bute
Iam Teco
ST. Louis
Wheat Markets Show Mixed Demand Across Regions
Minneapolis receipts reach 189 cars with demand for No 1 Northern wheat fairly good while other grades remain dull. Baltimore reports Western firm for wheat with slight May to August price variations and steady to higher notes on other grains. Oats and corn show mixed activity, rye steady to prime, and provisions mostly unchanged amid scarce butter and steady cheese.
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Minneapolis
Baltimore
Askel Corm
Hutter
Belmont Gusher Report Promises Large Oil At Johnston Well
A telegraph from Belmont West Virginia notes the Johnston well on W T Locke's claim produced 760 barrels the day before yesterday and 700 yesterday, marking one of the best field results. Other wells near Eureka and Belmont Hotel prospects show mixed gas and oil potential with local anticipation high.
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Belmont
W. VA
Johnston
W. T. Locke
West Virginia
William” Johnston
Watson
Ed Hammat
Eureka
Belmont Hotel
J. R. Shingleton’s
C. B. Hart
George W. Boss
Kentucky Gusher At Wintock Farm Excites Oil Field
Well No 2 of the Kentucky Southern Oil and Gas Co on the Wintock farm has struck oil sand and is hailed as the best well in Barren county. Excitement and heavy investment follow as operators from Pennsylvania and West Virginia push to complete a pipeline to Oil City and start refining at full blast.
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Glasgow
Kentucky Southern Oil and Gas Company
Wintock
Barren County
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Eia Lagi Il Pipeline 4 Company
Oil City
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Paige
New York Figures
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Br Telegraph
Dr. Miles
Jos. Fleming & Son's
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Pittsburg Dispatch
Neville Island
Allegheny County
John M. Chaplin
Orm
Coltart Square
Oakland
Master Mechanics’ Association
Old Point Comfort
Hunter & Co
Jennings & Co
Vollier
Duquesne Electric
Negrey Avenue
Penn
Stanton
J. H. McKelvy
East Liberty National Bank
John B. Ford & Co
Pittsbore Plate Glines Company
Jon W. Reinhart
Atchison, Topska and Santa Fe Railroad Company
C. Frergier
Charles Bickel
Bfoot Alley
Ewalt
Home Street
Eden Alley
Seventeenth Ward
William J. Zahoizer
Charles Somers & Co
James H. Aiken
Ellen. Green
Fairmont
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John Ramsey
George G. Jeremy
Dr. Reed
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Devillists Street
Thirteenth
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Hamnett & Meridith
Wilkins Estate
Wilkinsburg
W. C. Anderson, Esq
Samuel W. Black & Co
John Devlin
Ashton Street
Eleventh Ward
Allegheny
J. E. Glass
Twentieth Ward
Liberty Avenue
Harry Smith
Bears
Pittisburg
Bradford
O'Brien
T. W. Phillips
Glade Run
McLaughlin Farm
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Fall & Shay
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William
Kentucky
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Ada
Mexico
Joseph Horne & CO
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Siort
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John M. Oakley & Co
H. Buck
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