Features of Trade and a Gifts Tale in Pittsburgh Dispatch
The Pittsburgh Dispatch reports on grain market aspects in Northern Indiana with growers Thayer and Thompson noting large potato and oat crops, modest fruit yield, and patchy demand. It recounts General O Hara’s land legacy and a donation to the city, plus a Pittsburgh iron industry representative warning against another boom and urging steady growth.
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Grain Exchange
Messrs
J. D. Thayer
Warsaw
Ind
J. W. Thompson
Leesburg
Thayer
Indiana
Pittsburg
Kew
General'Hara
Pitteborg
Baiche
Live Stock Markets East Liberty Stock Yards 1580
The Office of Pursueno Dispatch reports Receipts 1800 head for cattle and hogs combined with shipments around 300 cattle and 110 hogs to New York. Cattle market steady, hogs firm with prices around $4.50 to $4.30 liveweight. Hogs shipments total 7 cars to New York. overall market unchanged amid steady demand.
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Catitle
Pesverdas
New York
York Toxtay
Live stock market roundup from Chicago and local markets
Cattle receipts and prices vary across markets with mixed demand. In Chicago demand steady for prime beef while others show dull activity. calves and sheep receipts noted with uneven bidding and modest gains or declines. Prices quoted for live cattle, steers, heifers, hogs, and lambs reflect a unsettled trend across regions.
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Chicago
Texas
Untidy fragment recalls wheat market notes and traders
A garbled fragment mentions wheat prices and traders from Chicago with scattered notes on curb sales. Reading as a rough historical market snippet, it hints at wheat activity and names or places that are now unclear.
Late News in Brief From Across the Americas
A scattered late news roundup notes the Cronin trial on holiday, a drowning at Port Dalhousie, and shifts in Cabinet hours. It reports diphtheria cases and deaths, a Kansas pardon for a murder on an Indian reservation, rail fares via Chicago, and a soapbox of civil and legal notices including a libel suit against J H Rylance. It also covers a Charleston earthquake festival and a balloon ascent from Quincy to Springfield with 14 000 feet altitude, plus presidential postmaster appointments and a quartermaster general report.
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Cronin
Frank Downer
D. P. Dobbing
Port Dalhousie
Port Huron
Apn
Congress
Boards of Education
Jonrad Heeken
Dand Lemmons
Kansas
John A. Kimball
George Bidwell
Hank of
England
Walker Blaine
State Department
Penman
Bath Winwells
United States
George
George Kidwell
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Texas
Louisiana
Georgia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Xlineteenth Century Club
Cin
Rylance
Mark's
Htylance
Corentios
Quincy
Springfield
Mississippi River
Enoch H. Vance, Jr
Malvern
Ark
H. Emerson
Alexander Amons
A. Hender
Galena
Kan
Alfred M. McPherson
E. E. Wilson
Independence
BF. Defore
Jatin C. Wood
Mt. Sterling
Ww. H. Wilkerson
Disappearance of Ambrose A Osborn Haunts Connecticut
Fifteen years after Ambrose A Osborn vanished after obtaining a divorce and a suspicious fire, investigations reveal he lived in California with a new wife and four children. Guardians manage his estate for his Connecticut minor children. A Winsted attorney pursued identification, uncovering Osborn’s new life and assets.
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Wiinsted
Con
Ambrose A. Osborn
Birmingham
Conn
Ove Jona F. Simmon
John FP
Connecticut
California
Osborn
Kimutone
Oshera
Coroner Eyes Verdict Amid Chaotic Court Notes
In a chaotic report, the coroner contemplates a verdict as authorities note confusion and confusion surrounds the case. The document hints at failed procedures and a tense investigation, with unnamed individuals involved and unclear outcomes.
Land Adjoining Schenley Park Cited for Caution in Growth
Real estate sentiment remains mixed as investors anticipate the East End park gift by Mrs. Schenley. Dealers urge restraint on prices to avoid stifling development while noting steady demand for property and a growing city presence. Strong mentions include Pittsburgh districts and Bank of Commerce relocation.
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S Chadwick
Pethi Bnecker
S. Chadwick
Oakland
O'Hara
Wagner
Chadwick
Schenley
Fourth Avenue Fagent
Pittsburg
John W. Barr
Nowa
Bank of Commerce
Business Goes on Swimmingly Despite the Election
Banks report strong demand and heavy deposits with steady rates. London and Berlin show rising gold movements and higher discount rates while Scotland faces early withdrawals. Mexico sees a new bank of issue under English syndicate with a 4 percent government loan and a $200,000 forfeit.
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London
Bank of England
Brazil
Bank of France
Berlin
Scotland
Seotland
Mexico
Salvator Malo
Represen
Monte de Edad
Lee
Monte de Biedad
National Bank of Mexico
Real estate movers list varied Linden avenue to Braddock parcels
Black & Baird sold a Linden avenue plan lot of 120 by 171 feet above Penn avenue to Rev. George Hodges for 6400 and arranged a 2000 mortgage over three years at 4 percent. Other Pittsburgh area deeds include mortgages of 600 and 2000 on properties in Southside Braddock Mount Troy Rodman etc with prices around 1000 to 5400.
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Black & Baird
Fourth Avenue
George Hodges
Linden Avenue
Penn Avenue
Talbot Avenue
Braddock
Reed B. Coyle & Co
Fourth Avena
Ewing & Hyers
Patterson
Michiel Smith
Apollo
West Penn Railroad
Peon Avenue
Beach
Sad sea romance ends in tragedy after voyage
Five castaway sailors rescued from the Jennie Rosaline tell of a fatal voyage wreck of October's storm. Captain William E. Barlow, 25, and his wife Lottie Wicks, a new bride from Port Jefferson, perished when the water-logged schooner bilged near Charleston after bravely enduring a honeymoon voyage at sea. The couple had planned a shore stay for winter.
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New York
Flora Rodgers
Charleston
William E. Barlow
Lottie Wicks
Port Jefferson
S. I
Coaptain Clark Wicks
Mary C. Decker
Jennie
Relief for Nervousness with Horsford’s Acid Phosphate
Dr. W. C. Hanscome of Minneapolis Minnesota reports using Horsford's Acid Phosphate for an acute rheumatism case during convalescence. He aimed to relieve sleeplessness and nervousness and achieved the desired results.
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W. C. Hanscome
Minneapolis, Minn
Fashionable overcoats and jackets on today’s sale
Advert warns of $10 coats and jackets including silk-faced kerseys chinchillas and worsteds cut in olsters. Claims nothing like them costs under $22 elsewhere, priced today at $10. Also notes camel’s hair robes colored dress goods and other items at low prices with nearby store locations.
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Cor. Grant and
Diamond Sis
New Court House
First Installment of New Orleans Molasses Crop Receives
The Liberty Street firm took delivery of the season’s first molasses crop. Officials report quality is high but total volume trails last year. Market notes highlight ample supply of potatoes and cabbage with variable demand, and shrinking trade due to elections and politics.
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New Orleans
Commission
Elgin
Ohio
Uigc
New_York
Lige Fimberger
Tle
Sweitzer
Malaga
Liberty Street
California
Rio
Java
Maracaibo
Mochs
Santos
Caracas
Penberry
la Guayra
Rosasted
Old Government
Jaya
Bulk
Maracai
Pac
Pesca Bardereies
Guillonmie London
la Muscatels
Sracortan ii
Valencia
Ondara Valencia
Turkey
Salonica
Smyrna
Brazil
Myey ‘Chetviet
Eure
Soma Lid Co
Benton Hake
George
Poto
Herr
Grain receipts bulletined across multiple routes
Receipts show 0 carloads at total, with 2 cars wheat 1 malt 3 hay 2 oats and 1 corn across Pittsburg Fort Wayne Chicago route and 7 cars hay 2 oats 2 corn 1 rye across Pittsburg Cincinnati St Louis. Minor entries include 1 car middlings Baltimore and Ohio and 1 car loaf bay on Pittsburg Western.
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the Grain Exchange
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne
Chicago
Pitteborg
Cincinnati
St. Louia
Baltimore and Ohio
Pittsburg Western
Lof Bay
B. Oy
Dai
Ahoodance Petes
Geie
Sugar cured meats and canned goods sale items
Mixed list of sugar cured hams bacon shoulders and tins with percent discounts and unit descriptions. references to dried beef fats and smoked sausage. includes packaging terms and price fragments. overall a catalog-like advertising notice with unclear quantities and items.
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California
Gene Erty
Armour & Co Prices For Dressed Meat Declared
Armour and Co publish prices for dressed beef carcasses lambs and pork joins with stated weights and units in a brief price listing. The readable portion notes beef carcasses 40 to 50 pounds per set and references lambs and pork joints in the period-appropriate market terms.
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Armour & Co
Wishart Detectives Hearing Held Over Forfeited Bonds
Testimony opened before Commissioner Horton in the Wishart Hesser and Young petition seeking dismissal of forfeited bonds for acting as detectives without a license. Witnesses Wishart Young and Houston testified. hearing continued with dispute over postponement and a tense exchange between Yost and Blakely.
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Horton
M. W. Wishart
E. P. Hesser
D. P. Young
McNulty
J. W. Hous
Fito
Wishart
Young
Heser Carmen
Eta Alae McNulty
Yonng
Blakely
Yost
General Blakely
Supreme Court hears broad slate of civil and family cases
Arguments were heard in Pittsburg in Hartupes versus the city over a long‑standing water works dispute, Duffy versus Oliver Bros. on damages from an explosion, and Grimm versus the Orphans’ Court over widow’s claim. Other appeals include Masters & Co. versus Lam, Wampum Iron Co. versus Cridge, and Kiloo McNeal against the Pittsburg and Western Railroad. The docket also covers probate and undue influence challenges to wills, including Margaret McDonald’s will in Ireland and its probate in Allegheny County.
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Supreme Court
Andrew Hartupes
Pittsburg
Old Water Works
Hartupes
Common Pleas
Patrick Duffy
Oliver Bros. & Phillips
Duffy
Com- SN Eee
Pope
Mary Grimm
Grimm
Biss
Masters & Co
Saul
Wampum Iron Co
Cridge
Hannah Reynelde
Lawrenceville
Cook
Allene
West Penn
Soe _com
Agust Eorth
Comace Ee
Elizabeth McCa Orphans’ Court
Margaret McDonald
Mra, Mead
Ireland
Mra
McCaully
Alleheny
The Missing Check in Nesbitt Divorce Case
The Nesbitt divorce inquiry before Commissioner Cornelius continued after noon with Mr. Nesbitt on the stand. He described a check intended for a wedding outfit, drawn as "pay to sell," deposited in Diamond Bank, and later unaccounted for after his wife left. Another session is set for Tuesday at 3 o'clock.
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Nesbitt
Cornelius
Bryce
Diamond Bank
Who Owns the Roads in West Bellevue
Yesterday a mandamus petition was filed against N J Black burgess and town council members of West Bellevue by W M Shafer a road property owner. The suit argues maintenance rests with Bellevue borough and seeks orders to compel road upkeep. Other cases noted include Commonwealth vs Giovanno Frances Chillo et al and guardianship suit of Thomas R Hartley Jr. against Howard and Robert M. and an estate matter involving W B Marshatt exors of Tone of Pine Hall.
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W. Shafer
N. J. Black
Burgess
William Jackman
George Bodner
David McDonald
John K. Wills
W. 8. Louther
Samuel Sleeth
West Bellevue
Bellevue
Mr. Shafer
West Belleven Boroug
William K. Woollwell
Thomas R. Hartley, Jr
Howard
Robert Robert Meter
Thomas Itley
W & Thompson
W. Bi. Marshatt
W Watson
Tone
Pve Hail
James 309
Marea
James Maraball & & Co
Weel Marner Hoston The demand and dispute details
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a demand dispute involving Towne and Galion Depot and an order that affects a company. The text mentions wool, prices, and a need to erase a gan, with references to local firms and a tenuous financial arrangement.
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Hoston
Galion
Bane
Anarchists Plan Meetings in St Louis to Commemorate Chicago Executions
In St Louis on Saturday and Sunday evenings, anarchists will hold gatherings at Workingmen's Hall to mark the 1887 Chicago executions. A circulated pamphlet, issued in New York and distributed locally, portrays the executed as Communists and atheists and urges workers to seize the chance on November 11 to rally for social revolution.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Workingmen’s Hall
Tae DisPa
New York
Saint 1St Knights of Laboelie
Tose Nion Taoir
Tanners
Dinkérs
Eikieun
Gas Fires and Gas Stoves by O'Keefe Gas Appliance Co
Gas fires stoves and ranges featured by O'Keefe Gas Appliance Co. advertisement. Matte description highlights gas heating and cooking products offered by the company.
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AveLiawon Co
O'Keefe Gas Appiiance Co
Castoria Recalled From 19th Century Ad Speech
An old advertisement line cites Castoria as a remedy for babies and children, illustrating early medical claims and product promotion practices. The phrase shows repeated usage across generations and reflects historical marketing of pediatric remedies.
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Hare
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