Lumber Prices Rise Amid Transport Woes and Seasonal Demand
October 31, 1580 report notes medium grade yellow pine up $2 per thousand while uppers hold steady. Oak and hemlock supply tight. river navigation limited by low water, railroads strained. Towboats bring Kanawha lumber. shipments backlogs ease slowly as season ends. Livestock market shows lighter cattle runs and mixed prices. hogs short of week’s demand. cattle top at 60. Chicago prices higher for prime beef.
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PitTtsaras
Chicago
Pittsburg
East Liberty
Cattle Market Summary From Chicago and Kansas City
Telegraph dispatch reports mixed cattle and beef receipts. Calves and veals quoted dull while grassers and western calves hold at modest levels. hogs steady to unchanged. sheep and lambs weaker with some high end calves noted. Shipping: 1,865 head to market in Kansas City area. cattle and stockers in Cincinnati and New York markets showed varied demand.
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New York
Perth
Texas
Colorado
de Cable
Ican
Rator
Chicago
Newald Escapes With About 100000 From Wis City
OmIrrewa Wisconsin October 31. L J Newald who absconded from this city months ago with about $100000 has vanished leaving investigators to track the money and motive as authorities follow leads.
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OmIrrewa
Wis
L. J. Newald
Terkerden's ad offers Syrup Figs and diuretic at 530 Smithfield
An old newspaper ad promotes Syrup Figs as a mild diuretic and rare beauty item fit for any style, noting a few loose stones available from a previous inventory bargain. The seller, Terkerden, invites quick purchase at 530 Smithfield Street and mentions additional cleaning bands and wax soap.
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Terkerden‘s
Smithfield St
Wheat market closes higher amid unsettled weather
The market opened near yesterday's close, then eased, recovered, and closed a shade higher for May and about 3 cents higher for December. Reports note light deliveries in the winter wheat belt and continued wet weather weighing on near-term sentiment. Short covering and demand for May futures influenced late-session gains as futures ranged with mixed activity across other grains and associated products.
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Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cors
el Sem Health
Axirena Orient Dediga
Neat
Canada
New Orleans
City
Estern
New York Drygoods Market Steady in October Trade
The drygoods market shows steady activity in October with good business and moderate demand. Prices remain relatively firm as stocks are light and turnover consistent, reflecting a satisfactory overall market condition.
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New York
Bape Hagas
General de Sewas
New Regio Aoure Ta Shoe Roar Ad
Notice advertises a cure for aches and pains with Salvation Oj as the remedy. Claims include a price of 25 cents and warnings about counterfeits. The text resembles a mid century medical panacea promotion.
New Government building praised for symmetry and proportion
An amateur architect defends the new Government building praising its symmetry and blended orders. Separately, iron market notes from Pittsburg to Britain show rising prices, wage increases, and rising production costs with rail and bridge projects boosting demand. A fire safety tale from Marines Wisconsin highlights using wet blankets to control a lumber yard blaze.
Gas stock gains signal market steadiness in 1974
Philadelphia Gas stock rose toward a perceived level around 34 as active trading continued. The issue attracted repeated bids, with a morning open and a strong afternoon close, while other natural gas shares lagged and the broader market showed uneven gains.
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Philadelphia
Ee Aefigurea
Nea
Wrence Bank
New York
Cleveland Gas
Pleasant Valley
Local money market shows deposit declines amid wet weather
A report on yesterday’s monetary situation notes a drop in checking balances tied to reduced deposits due to rain. Elderly depositors, hesitant to leave homes in bad weather, contribute to liquidity concerns while funds remain ample, with rates seen steady at 6 to 7 percent.
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Pittneburg
seiGor
J Edward Simmons
Fourth National Bank
New York
Yar
Sterlin
Ange
Closing Bond Quotations and Financial Totals
Bond quotations show mixed activity with totals around $115,000 and balances near $50,000 as regional banks report varied figures. Philadelphia bullion decreases by 2,950,000 francs and silver up 473,000, while Bank of France reports bullion shifts. Chicago and St Louis bank clearings reach $10,954,000 and $2,496,082 respectively with corresponding balances.
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Dalancea
San Sats
Wee Bank of France
Chicago
Hatse Runamed
Wiwer Enat
Manu
St. Lovuis
Bulls Disappointed In Opening Oil Market
The oil market opened bullish on scarcity hopes but weakened by closing as bulls faded. Prices ranged from opening $1.0644 to a close near $1.08 with a high around $1.07 and a low near $1.01. Washington reports note drilling southward with new pools forming while Trinity and Hamilton wells show mixed results.
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Washington Field
Johnston
Aes N & Co
Trinity
Hamilton
Market Tumbles and Rises Amid Mixed Oil Activity
The market opened modestly with limited gains as petroleum stocks showed early strength. By midday, prices drifted and finally settled near $108, while overall activity remained cautious with varied performance across sectors.
Realty Transfers and Mortgages in Pittsburgh Area
Reed B Coyle & Co sold for C C Mellor et al a lot on Josephine street in the Twenty sixth ward for 1200 cash. Black & Baird sold for the Willock estate a rear Hazelwood avenue lot in the Twenty third ward for 360 plus a 2700 mortgage at 6 percent for three years on Beaford avenue. Ewing & Byers sold to J M Fleming of Emsworth for Equitable Land Association a 1 acre tract below Chartiers station near Fleming Park, with extensive nearby lands and a 21500 price at 250 per acre. Black & 60 sold W C Erskin residence on Grant street for 7500. James P a occupy and Speer alley, with a 4000 mortgage at 6 percent on Me-Besten Stocks and related properties. Additional notes mention various listings and quotations from Philadelphia exchanges.
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Reed B. Coyle &Co
Fourth Avenue
C. C. Mellor
City
Ewing & Byera
Federal Street
Allegheny
J. M. Fleming
Emsworth
Equitable Land Association, Limited
Pittsburg
Chartiers Station
Fleming Park
Pittsburg and Lake Erie
Rea Ohio River
Peamual W. Black
W.C. Erskin
Grant Street
Hon
James P. A
Speer I Alley
James W. Korad
Cotton Oil Leads Turbulent New York Stock Session
The New York stock market opened firm in trusts and weaker in key railroad issues as Cotton Oil dominated trading. A sharp early selloff by a stated major firm triggered widespread selling amid rumors of large block unloading, with prices sliding to lows before a partial recovery and a firm close. Tennessee Coal and Cotton Oil moved notably, while unlisted stocks rose modestly and bond activity remained light.
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New Yor
Saag
Sigci
Eek
Wagenie
Sakes Sengallea
Tennessee
Denver
Texas
Ft. Worth
Lake Erie
Western
Tech
Gulf
Coloany
the Post
Northwestern
Burlington
Rock Island
St. Paul
Atchison
Missouri Pacific
Pacific
Northern Pacific
Canada
Fort Worth
Europe
Union Pacific
New York Central
Pittsburg
New York
Noted Philadelphia youth faces forged checks charges
Albert Sutherland, tied to the Tascott murder likeness, appeared in magistrate court on five counts of passing forged checks. J B R Wood testified as the key witness regarding four checks bearing his name. Sutherland was held on 3800 bail as curiosity crowds filled the courtroom. Detected leads suggest he may be wanted in other cities for similar offenses. He claimed to be Will A Brown, son of Chicago railroad man James A, and said he had been released from prison to seek employment.
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Philadelphia
Albert Sutherland
Tascott
Snell
Chicago
J. BR. Wood
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Sutherland
W Tome
Will A. Brown
James A
Pen On West
West
Florida oranges arrive as first carload reported
The Thursday market page notes the first carload of Florida oranges, five boxes, handled by McGowan and Descalzi. Potatoes receipts ease slightly while trade slows and poultry, sweet potatoes, and grapes show firmer prices and tighter supply.
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Ireland
Ialy
Florida
Messia
McGowan
Descalzi
Activa
Grains Market Report Reflects Steady Volumes and Rising Supplies
Markets show no new features since last note as receipts rise with oats hay and other grains coming in after the railroad blockade. Grain Exchange bulletins list carloads by routes Pittsburg Cincinnati St Louis and Pittsburg Ft Wayne Chicago with mixed wheat oats hay barley millfeed and bran prices noted for on track cars and no call sales.
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Grain Exchange
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Ft. Wayne
Rae Hay
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Paspors Pecan
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Sieth ST
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