Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Pittsburgh Dispatch in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1892

Page

3

Oil and dust found near Oakdale in McDonald field

McDonald field saw two new producers reach the fifth sand with early yields of 100 barrels per hour and 75 per day. Production rose 2,500 barrels to 24,500 on the day, with Forest Oil Co No 2 on Sam Sturgeon and other wells showing mixed results. Plans for additional drills continue as operators report varied success and wider field activity.

McDonald Gordon Forst & Greenlee McMurray Oakdale Noblestown Wade S-foot Marshal Bartley Marshall and Chalfant Forest Oil Company Sam Sturgeon Anes Kemp Jane Stewart Nancy Scot Oak Cate Fertig, Kredl & Co Oaksdale Sad Krown, Walker & Co Wilkinson Barrela JM. Guffey Stewart & Co McMichael McCurdy Royal Gas Company Moore Farm Venice Sistrersville LeComte & Wallilee Hubbard Farm Tatty & McDonald Whitten Southwestern Pennsylvania Pipe Line Company Matthews J. M. Guffey & Co Meise S. Morgan Ople Gas Commny McMar Forat & Greenlees McMurmy Teld Pennsylsania National Transit Rams New York Transit Macksburg Buckeye Pipe Line Company Buckeye Southern Pipe Line Eureka John J. Carter Bradford India Buorinah Tittsburs Ias Eoumania Bucharest Carpathian Mountains Mo Eas Plovesti Hugh McKeever A. E. Culverson John Williams McCrea Java Maracaibo Anton Caracas Santos Rio Cassia Ohio Globe Elaine Carolina Louisiana C. Stranen Vlearl London Muscatels California Valencia Santana Ds Ivica Silly Diberts Higgins Finnan

Petroleum market report with mixed oil trading data

The report notes opening and closing prices at varied levels with narrow movement. It cites daily refiners, shipments, and barrels traded in New York and Pennsylvania markets, including totals for May and June activity.

Szehithest Mic Clos-D Saye Pennsylvania Sarge

Drygoods Market Signals Cautious Demand Rise

The New York drygoods market shows growing interest in Pisin cottons for the autumn trade and steadier demand for cotton fannels dress goods and prints. While large transactions remain limited, activity exceeds surface appearances with jobbing trade in fair condition and summer goods notably active.

New York Sytantley

Turpentine Market Fluctuations Noted Across Regions

Turpentine markets show quiet to steady conditions in multiple areas. Rosin remains firm with strained and good strained grades, while crude turpentine experiences a dive with prices around 100 in various reports.

New York Cuanteston Wilminerox

Market Boom on Wheat and Corn Amid Floods Mayhem

Floods boost market activity as wheat and corn rise. Shorts rush to cover while rain and unplowed land boost futures. June and July pork gains trim profits. Oklahoma and Chicago exchanges report varied price movement with strong corn led by open demand and weather outlooks.

Igut

Features of Trade and Ursuline Convent Market Talk

The piece notes money trends and market conditions in New York and Cincinnati with currency rates and bank clearings. It reports on a growing small business center along Dinwiddie Street near Colwell and Fifth avenues, with renovations to stores and leveling of hills on Wylie Avenue. Real estate transfers in multiple townships are listed, and Ursuline Convent stated not for sale, with assurance of its flourishing condition.

Dinwiddie Street Colwell Fifth Lockhart Millar Wylie Avenue White and Morgan Streets Mesara Coyle Hutchinson Ursuline Convent J. Ledlie Gloninger Black & Baird Pittsburg Female College

J Lotts Wool Receipts and Shipments Reported

A flood impact reduces shipments and receipts with 103000 pounds and 31000 pounds noted. Market activity shows restrictions and antinaly first report mentions flood related constraints affecting trade and supply lines.

J. Lotts

California Fig Syrup Co Promotes Family Remedy

An appeal urges gentle cleansing with a springtime truce and the perfect remedy Syrup of Fisx. One bottle supposedly serves the whole family at a low price, with the California Fig Syrup Co behind the promotion.

Manaoa California Fig Syrup Co

Philadelphia Gas Steady as Junction Rail Joins Active List

Trading was active early with a notable lack of enthusiasm at the close. Philadelphia Gas showed steadiness from buying orders, Junction Railroad moved 60 shares at 3, signaling a shorter Chicago route boost, while Luster fluctuated and Underground Cable faded. Duquesne and Birmingham saw minor changes as bonds and various rails posted mixed actions and unlisted quotes closed with varied bids.

Philadelphia Gas Jaonction Railroad Duquesne Trme Dirmingham Bears Junction Railroad Chicago Philadelphia Duquesne Traction Birm-ingham Birmingham Central Pleasant Valley Manchester At &K

Cheap Money. London Banks Refuse Interest on Deposits

City banks show usual movement with light demand for discounts and ample funds. Rates easy at 5 6 per cent. Clearings 2,480,597.73 and balances 4,577,597.50. New York notes a 1 per cent rise in British bonds and a predicted surge in American railway securities. London banks reportedly refuse any interest on deposits. Call money in New York easy, prime paper 3.5 per cent. Sterling exchange steady at 60 day bills and on demand.

New York United States London Sterling Exchange

Bank clearings and balances across cities reported

Bank clearings figures for New York and Chicago show totals in the millions with balances noted. The report lists New York clearings at 8121 853 098 and balances around 4 515 375, plus higher totals for Chicago at 16 519 445 with associated money metrics and exchange rates.

New York Seulscount Bartimone Chcaco

Not A Time For Ventures Gould Bears Market Drops

New York on May 19 reports a bear driven stock market with about a 2 percent average decline. Investors avoided new ventures amid West floods and dividend news. Northern Pacific fell after dividend watch, while Manhattan rose about 2 percent. Large totals show 235,855 shares traded with major names including Atchison and Erie listed.

Gould Atchison Northern Pacific New York Bears Erie Manhattan Shorts Cinicaco Gas Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Hocking Valley Missouri Pacific Northwestern Reading St. Paul Union Pacific

Mining Stock Quotations with New York Prices

Mining stock quotations from New York dated May 19 list prices for Aspen Best & Belcher Crown Point Consolidated California and Virginia Deadwood T Eureka Gould & Curry Hale & Norcross Homestake Horn Silver Mexican Mt. Diablo Ophir Potosi Suvaze Sierra Nevada Silver King Union Consolidated and other names with fractional values.

New York Aspen Best & Belcher Crown Point Consolidated California

Bar Silver Quotes, London and New York Prices

Bar silver in London at 403 16d per ounce. New York dealers quote 58 1 2 cents per ounce. The market shows a mixed tone with London fixing and New York bidding activity described in brief.

New York London

Live Stock Markets Report May 19

Cattle receipts 714 head with 200 head shipped and steady prices. Hog receipts 2,000 head with 2,300 head shipped and values in a small decline. Sheep receipts 1,500 head with 1,600 head shipped and markets strong versus yesterday. No cattle shipped to New York today.

New York Frmall Group

Market reports from major stockyards amid flood disruption

Telegraph reports submerged tracks at National Stock Yards St Louis halting cattle flow, while Union Stock Yards across the Mississippi transact normally. Cattle and hog prices vary by region with heavy receipts. hog market firmer, beef and sheep mixed, Chicago-bound lots being redirected. New York and Cincinnati notes show firm to steady beef, with strong lambs and varied hogs prices. Omaha and Kansas City reflect active markets and price spread amid transportation delays.

St. Louis National Stock Yards Union Chicago New York Kansas City Hoyts Omaha

Pittsburg Democrats Stand By Cleveland Nomination

Pittsburg Democrats reject reports that ex President Cleveland will withdraw in favor of Governor Pattison. They say Cleveland remains their choice because fears of general election defeat drive any retirement talk, and Fleming notes Pennsylvania's eastern shift talk is not statewide.

Pittsburg Cleveland Pattison Pennsylvania George Fleming

Elliott Borough Considers 5 Cent Fare Franchise

Elliott Borough Council plans a meeting tonight to decide on granting a franchise for an electric road extending to Chartiers. At the previous meeting a dispute arose over fare levels with the company seeking removal of the 5 cent uniform rate.

Elliott Chartiers

The Home Markets on the Jump with Fruits on the Advance

Market notes show light egg receipts and firm prices for country butter and creamery goods. Tropical fruits rise in demand with bananas up about 50 cents per bunch, strawberries steady, and apples near $12.50 per barrel. Poultry supply tight but demand soft, while cheese and bean prices mix across regions. vegetables vary by item with cans, produce, and eggs reporting mixed movements.

Choice Elgin Creamery

Groceries Prices Slide Amid Broad Market Lot

The text outlines widespread grocery item listings with varied quality grades and origins. Prices appear to bottom out with many staples and imported goods showing movement, including coffees, sugars, syrups, cereals, canned goods, and fresh produce. Strong entities include Maracaibo, Caracas, and Rio de Janeiro markets, plus numerous commodity names and U.S. suppliers.

Grain and flour prices on Thursday's Grain Exchange

Grain and flour sales reported on Thursday at the Grain Exchange with car lots of wheat oats rye corn and barley. Quotes note shell corn rising and oats steady while wheat and flour are quiet. mention scarce packing hay and firm prices for bay and other feeds.

Grain Exchange Lear Pittsburg Ft. Wayne Chicago Railway Cincinnnati and St. Louis Baltimore and Ohio Lake Erie Western

Market notes on harness and belting leather prices

No.1 grades of harness leather move out about as fast as ready for the market. B grades are slow and need pushing to avoid accumulation. Lightweight harness leather is weak for markets. Sole leather demand improves due to New England tannery curtailments. Belting leather quiet at quotations. Prices established by Allegheny tanners show various No. 1 and No. 2 leather forms with per unit figures and weight specs.

New England Allegheny Allegheny Tanners: No. L Trace, 3Ée Per B: B Trace, Ho Per T; No. Lharness Mme Anil Ccscse Ceesessere Aenneene

Hides market declines as Eastern tanners pause for 60 days

The Eastern tanning industry suspends operations for 60 days, pushing down hide prices across the board. Light hides weaken most, calves and sheep skins follow, and buyers wait on the sidelines amid a demoralized market. Detailed dealer and tanner price quotes for green salted hides, calves, and sheepkins are listed.

Pittsburg market shows demand rise but price gains lag

From Pittsburg reports indicate improved demand for finished materials such as steel plates, wire rods, plain and barb wire, and wrought pipe. No near-term price increases expected as heavy pig iron deals advance. Futures and raw material markets show mixed moves with iron and steel prices near yearly lows amid competition and market caution.

New Yoas Stvefaijt Fronge Pitta Pittsburg Bessemer Pitteborg Mar Cable Durham Cleveland America Cifely Spain

The Coffee Markets Report from Bartionr

Coffee prices show steady movement with Rio car falling, market notes include May contracts at 12.50 to 14.55 euros and various futures for May through December. Spot bean prices remain steady at No. 7, with index values around 11 to 12 cents and monthly contract details across the year.

Bartionr Rio Badennachanga Moor

New Tour May Day Market Report Sparks Mixed Metal News

Metal prices show mixed moves with copper steady at 1193 and tin rising on Strait. Units listed include Pis iron at 475, American at 44, and copper quiet at 1193 ix60. Lendall Inke 664 24 appears in fragmented OCR text.

Lendall Inke Strait

Also Mentioned on This Page

McDonald Ginges Carter John M. Gaklen & Co Sixth Street Chicago Board of Trade Bere Reptember Cae Gail BAT -Vevvers Mapidige Sige NEC S cc Rye Quiet Arm Slige Amroust Sagpile Sec eAge Onis Mogae Auensta MGM Miic Lari Dimm Western Steam Allo Tinky Waie Do Creamery Metory Ise Elgin Cincinnati Louis Skye New Orleans Ste Taes Wes Milwaukee Cory Toledo Sc. Mary Duluth Jane Borthess Cash Sage Kitze Northern The Minneapolis Wheat Bie Sitge Loweet Upper Wylie Avenue Srice New York Exchange Sic Presniom New Orteans Mearnis Hank Whitabpelrhia Aspinnall Land Company Susan Patton O’hara First Street James Hindman John Gosney Jefferson Township John W. Gosney John G. Hoffman William H. Gould Harvey Thompson Baldwin Township James Wallace Evernett North Fayette Township Front Street C. B. Harmonetux John Maier Robinson Township Laurel Avenue Frederick Laninger George Statham Stowe Township Oliver Hazelwood Eichenlaub New York Proance Exchange Christina Shively Hins Washington Avenue Mansfeld Borough George Thornton Duquesne Heights Stephenson & Sons J.J. Cassidy John Stafford J. W. Fleming Farmers’ Deposit National Bank Philadelpha Allegheny Valley Penn Avenue Avenuor E. T. Schattner Richter & Schatper Run West Liberty Avenue West Liberty Borough Albert Vierheller Alientown Livery Company Brnck & Taird Alta Land Company W. W. Elderkin William McDonald Breed's Hill Street J. W. Kirker E. M. Laycen Thomas R. Knowlson Morrow Street Margaret McCarron Oakland Homestead Loan and Trust Company William Linhart Walnut Street Alexander Kh Stevenson Shakespeare Street Eusit J. E. Glasa J.C. Dick Frankstown Ave Rome Securities A.B. A B. A. Conmercial N. B Caecy Jleses Cesey INS Freehonen Iron City N. B Liberty N. Bank MS Oe Monkhat Nat. J Ina Allegheny’g. Co C. V. Gas.Co P.n.g.&p.co Philadelphia Co Wheeling GaaCo Vieet Ng Central Traction A Citizens’ Trac Second Avenue Eeee Aces Chartiers Bynes Pitts. J. RB. R. Co Late Min. Co Water Co Dees Ji Ginsa S. Glass Pac Jets T. G48 Seeen West Shore Canada Werseye Eee CIAG Ceeseers Esares Sesree Irs Ppapseeeens Errisian Schon At Chicago Gas Trust Dur Quincy Mil Giliso St. P Omer Seepens Eenee Cal Hockin Del Lack Iisa Hudson Rio Sue Eve Grande F. Trust Len Waty Iiisaoin Central Thy Hit Loulaville &Nashville Obile Chile Issouri Pacific Bris Ational Corda Co Eens A .Seenas St. Seater St. B Norfolk & Western Norfolk & Western, Pfd Onanes Smeeee Wee ‘Nort American Co Pacific Dee. Vans Phiadelphis & Reading Pullman Palace Woree Seesun Hichmond & W T. Tr Ces Richa'd & W Cavane Csese Caceee BL Paul & With Minn Man Texas Wheeling & Lake Erie Ory Wheeling Whitney & Stephenson Brors Ourth Avenue Pennsylvania Railroad Aneen Lehigh New York & Philadelphia Lehigh Navigation Iy & Aa Eesconasae Oh Cannes Santa Fe Tamarack San Iaen Land Asa Evecssse - Co Ey Land Co N.Y N. Sint Hell Telephone Eng Lamson Store Rutland Htutland Mary N. Wis Allonez Min.c New Mt Thomson-Houston Elle Meic Boston Electric Stocks Boston Thomson-Houston Elec Securi W. Eb, Co W. E. Co Edison Blt East Liberty Ovricn Tur Disratca Purseene Taurspay Telegraph Grover Castoria Mins the Home Markets Piersenne Thvrspay Berren Creamery Michigan Wisconsin Hoxett Maply New Mano S Gallon Jeawerls Mammoth Ithmothy Dane Maryland Mobile Bermuda Florida Wistreat Siac Fred Hiac Bsc Fundy Cccces Sitnweensaarse St. Helens England Beecham’s Ork Depot Canal Brokers—Financial John M. Oakley & Co Bankers and Brokers Ssixth Tork Pittburg Fourth Avenue Timothy Hay Daniel M’caffrey Fifth Avenue
Search Courier

Search the Pittsburgh Dispatch Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Pittsburgh Dispatch?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication