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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1890
Page
7
Sermon excerpt from Dr. Talmage’s Palestine tour notes vast New York crowds, Bethlehem Bethel journey reflections. He contrasts Jesus walking, Jacob’s dream, mothers watching, and calls for leaders, pastors, and laypeople to climb life’s ladder toward faith, reform, and sober civic virtue.
Lighthouse Inspector Charles McGregor reports new lights installed between Cincinnati and Pittsburg including posts on both Ohio and West Virginia sides. Water too low for coal tow boats. river stage drops to 6 feet 7 inches. Convoy from Louisville to the west brings steamers and a burned wreck remains as a navigational memory.
A Scottish American narrative praises Lord Rosebery as a perfect gentleman. During a large gathering a guest tested ice pudding, complained to the host, and Rosebery calmly verified with staff and reassured the guest that the pudding was intentionally frozen. The tale highlights exemplary courtesy.
A Herald observes England’s ignorance and quips about New York City curbing a Boston theater license. The Park Theater in Boston reportedly staged The Clemenceau Case, prompting light sarcasm over cross city authority and American audacity.
A new coking coal vein in Southwest Virginia measures 22 feet thick with two feet of plate. It lies in the Flat Top Pocahontas field, already developed in recent years for its coke and steaming qualities. The Boston Herald notes the region earnestly for its coal prospects.
The trade outlook shows spring patent flour at its season low with prices weak for hides and leather. Hogs receipts hit records in Chicago while flour stock is light and prices near bottom. wheat and corn show mixed but declining trends across multiple markets with provisions largely steady to soft.
Market report notes bearish New York bank statement and stock declines weighing on Chicago wheat after an unsettled session. Corn shows activity with mixed trades, oats steady, pork and lard fluctuating with cautious demand. Short rib and other futures edge lower before closing near steady levels, with cash quotes for grains and fats listed by Oakley & Co. in Chicago.
Markets across cities show mixed receipts and uncertain demand. Cattle and hogs in Chicago and Cincinnati move modestly, while Kansas City and St. Louis report steady to strong prices for select grades amid varied supply levels. Shilohs Cure advertised at end.
An excerpt notes the Castoria remedy as a recurring product across generations from infancy to adulthood. The tone mirrors old newspaper advertising language, highlighting trust in Castoria for babies and children and its continued association as the subject grows.
Domestic markets report weak grain and hay but a shade firmer prospects. Potatoes, apples, apples and dairy remain varied with dairy quotes firm and low grade stock dull. Sugar declines noted. groceries show modest trade gains with fluctuating prices across fruits, vegetables, canned goods, and meats.
Grain, flour and feed markets show soft local supply with futures outlook implying higher values, especially for oats and old ear corn. Receipts tally 282 cars for the week ending November 7, with varied shipments from Pittsburg, Baltimore, and other routes.
Prices moved lower with bears focusing on Reading and the market showing weakness after favorable London news. Rail stocks slipped with Illinois Central, St Paul, Western Union, and others down, bank reserves fell about 5.5 million, prompting further selling. closing near the day’s lowest, several leaders including Reading and New York Central eased about 1% to 2%.
Broad list of stocks from Boston and West Coast miners, incl Hecla Tamarack San Diego Land Co and Lamson Store. Mentions Philadelphia exchange brokers and Fourth Avenue and Pennsylvania Railroad with varied percentages and prices.
The market remains dull as local stocks trade at current prices with weak recov ery chances. Week sales totaled 852 shares versus 1 548 last week while fears of debt money abroad persist but profits and year end settlements support a cautious optimism. Leading changes show Philadelphia Gas down 0 44, Central Traction down 0 44, Luster down 0 4, Electric down 0 7, Switch and Signal down 0 ky. New York and Cleveland Gas Coal advanced, Herstellers Gas steadier.
Bankers report a generous loanable funds supply with steady demand and 6.7 percent on call and time loans. Weekly bank clearings rose slightly versus last week and exceeded the year-ago period by about two million dollars, signaling stable credit conditions despite market fluctuations.
New York traders report a quiet market with the same subdued demand as holiday sentiment blends with warm weather and unsettled political interests. No shifts in consumer interest or buying activity are noted.
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