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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1890

Page

7

Livestock Prices Rise at Herr's Island Market

At Herr's Island cattle supplies were light with higher Chicago quotes. Cattle sold 10 to 15 cents higher. beef types hit 6 to 6.5 dollars per cwt for prime lots. Sheep and hog markets showed tightness and varied demand, with limited head and fluctuating week-to-week prices. Receipts totaled 321 cattle and 700 livestock overall for the day across yards, with notable activity in fresh cows and spring lambs.

Prrrenure Monxpax Herr’s Island Chicago Ee L Zewler L. Gerson A A. Fromm L. Rothschild Ohio J. F. Crinksbark Pannieteena G. Flinner East Liberty Obio J. F. Cruikshank Pennsylvania D. C. Pisor McCreary Serjeant Needy & Smith G. W. Smith Sanford & Langdon Williams & Co G. Filener Woods’ Run Liberty St. Louis Omaha Indiana Hast Liberty Varde Rae Eeneny Cennsay Ohi Shipmen New York

Markets by Wire Wheat Prices Fluctuate Amid Crop Report

Chicago wheat opened weak and fell before recovering, ending about 3 cents below Saturday's close as forecasts of lower winter wheat yields sparked selling. May and June slipped, while corn traded narrowly on fears of cold weather. oats traded unsettled with a steadier close. In New York and other markets, futures and spot quotes showed mixed shifts with wheat, corn, and pork exchanges showing modest gains and losses.

Chicago Iowa Sic Jane New York Daly Cuba New Orleans Western Steam du Held Elgin Philadelphia Minnesota Twentieth Street Jay Wesern Pennsylvania Minneapolis St, Louis Wye Sige Eige Isice Barney Dull Samto Pirates Ke Yi

Market Hogs and Cattle Reports From New York Chicago Buffalo

New York stock receipts include 6 246 items with 4 carlcads for sale and steady markets for steers and bulls. Chicago reports 16 000 cattle receipts with strong shipments and mixed prices. Texas cattle at 4 05 to 4 15. hogs fair demand but markets soft for heavies. Buffalo shows 7 loads of cattle through with active sheep and lamb markets and higher export steer prices.

New York Sheen Perlite Wilige Hoge Chicago Texas Ross Hecmines

Late News in Brier-E Hamburg Gas Works Strike

A collection of short items reports strikes and personal tragedies including Hamburg gas works employees walking out, suicides by morphine and gunshot, business assig nments in New York and Cincinnati, and public notices about saloon closures and emigration controls.

Grain in Sight in Board of Trade Report

Chicago May 12 The Board of Trade reports visible grain supplies with Wheat 225,72000 bushels down 655000. Corn 11,44000 down 174000. Rye 4201 bushels up 517. Oats 1019000 up 23. Barley 708000 down 23000 bushels.

Chicaco Board of Trade Gaia Hye

Pittsburg Business Expansion Faces Need for New Centers

The city’s industrial growth pushes Pittsburg toward broader commercial districts beyond the traditional core. Soaring demand from merchants and big real estate deals await, with Fifth Avenue to Liberty streets and Court House district as potential expansion zones.

Pittsburg Point Fifth Avenue Penn and Liberty Streets Grant Street Court House Smithfield Street

Money Demand Steady as Banks Report Modest Uptick

Local banks showed only moderate demand for money yesterday with supply exceeding needs. Rates remained steady and unchanged, while external factors offered little new momentum for economic activity. The report notes lingering slow loan activity and uncertain outlook across sectors.

Sean Jenka

New York Clears Large Bank Balances and Rates

New York clearing balances show figures in the tens of millions with several institutions listed and a total around 63 million in clearings. The Bank of England balance is reported at 915 million while the money rate stands at 6 percent on call and 7 percent on time.

Alles & Bailey Ebenezer McKnight Congress Street Franklin C. Malone Marion Place Sloan & Co George 5. Martin & Co Lemington Square Lemington Avenue Twenty-first Ward Lemington Sverse Hamnett & Meredith Wilkins Estate Wilkinsburg S. P. McKea Samuel W. Black &Co Lafferty Avenue West Street Boggs West Liberty J. E. Glass A. L. Watkins E.M. Laveen Wilmoerding Black & Baird Linden Place Jeremiah Dunlevy, Jr Hastings Street George Aquaart Charles Somers & Co Bank of Commerce New York Oan Mrine Mercantile Sterling Exchange Cleari Saaratone Ee Cella Caleata

Brisk Stock Trading With Mixed Changes Across Listings

Trading was active with many shares changing hands while no broad market shifts appeared. Westinghouse Electric strengthened while Pleasant Valley softened. Central and Pittsburg Tractions edged up slightly amid a generally steady list.

Westinghouse Electric Pleasant Valley Central Pittsburg

Oil Market Lay-Down Triggers Tiny Rally On Opening

A small lay-down in the Oil Exchange caused a spike as 78,000 barrels were purchased under rules after H. J. Smith was suspended for non fulfillment. The market rose briefly by 1 cent, then weakened, closing near the day’s high. Field reports note tame Kaiser farm activity and several wells coming in soon as drill results trickle in.

Oil Exchange H. J. Smith Shorts BBC South Roseburg & Dilworth Kaiser Farm Jack’s Hun Jack's Run Oil Company

Boyle & Barnsdall Well No 2 Yields Gas and Oil

Special Telegram from Belmont West Virginia reports Boyle and Barnsdall's Poor Farm well number two was shot last night. A large gas show and notable oil production followed the shot indicating promising results for the field.

Belmont W. VA

Oil Market Fluctuates Through May Trading

In New York on May 12 petroleum markets opened strong at 53 cents but closed dull at a penny. June options rose to 4 cents before settling steady at 5 cents. Total sales reached 167000 barrels with shipments and clearances reported for the period.

Om Rik Petroleum Chartera New York C. Stock Exchange Consolidated Exchange Bae

Market Slips Amid Mixed Stocks as Gasoline, Railroads See Action

Trading closed weak with many stocks retreating after broad selling. Missouri Pacific and Rock Island led declines while Gas stocks and Vanderbilt group advanced, Delaware & Hudson rose sharply, and coal issues like Lackawanna showed strength. Bond activity increased as rates bid to 10 percent, curbing purchases and trimming daytime gains.

Miffy Hook Island Chicago Vanderbilts Canaga Southern Big Four Qwanrca Delaware Hudson Oney Missouri Pacific Rock Island Une and Hudson Chicago Railroad New York Stock Exchange Whitsey & Steffenson Pittsburg Fourth Avenue

Boaters Thrive as River Trade Surges This Summer

The article notes busy river traffic with towboats carrying coal downstream and returning empties, booming packet freight, and unusually strong passenger business. A 4 PM depth reading shows 13 feet 6 inches, with expectations of a good boating season and positive activity along the wharves. Several named captains and vessels are listed arriving, departing, or docking at Cincinnati, Wheeling, and Pittsburg corridors, reflecting a lively river economy.

Adam Jacobs

Market Prices Show Limited Shifts Across Produce

Domestic markets list steady to weakening trends in cabbage and eggs as berries thin and sweet potatoes near season end. Prices for cheese, butter, and various staples hold firm or ease slightly amid limited supply and cooler weather effects on eggs and dairy.

Department of Trade Ohio New York Creamery Elgin Atic Sweitzer Sweitzer California Vossen & Fancy Messina Jamaica Atore Tae Bermuda Jersey

Grain Exchange Market Report with Mixed Receipts

The Grain Exchange notes 1 car of hay and bulk receipts across rail lines, including 14 cars of hay 13 of oats and 6 of corn. Weak oats and hay expected with heavy shipments. flour steady with a late price rise anticipated. Prices listed for wheat corn oats rye and flour by carload, with colors of mixed and patent varieties and various regional quotes.

Grain Exchange Pitsburg, Fn. Wayne and Chicago Railway Pittsburg Cincinnati St. Louis Pennsylvania Ohio

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