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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1891

Page

2

Rockefeller denial dampens rumors of resignation at Standard Oil

Daniel O Day states Rockefeller remains Standard Oil President and in good health. Meeting at South Penn Oil sheds light on McDonald field operations with tankage for 3 25 million barrels and plans to increase capacity. Oil field reports show higher than expected production and extensive tank storage across McDonald and Bradford areas.

John D. Rockefeller Standard Oil Company Daniel O'Day Monongshela House Rockefeller O'Day South Penn Oil Company Fourth Avenue Andrew Carnegie Seaboard Allegheny Valley Railroad W. L. Mellon Pine Lines Mr. Payne Buffalo CN. Payne Joseph Seep Titusville E Strong William Fleming Oil City N. F Clark South Venn Oil Company Payne Mr. Carnegie Mellon McDonald Field McDonald and Meadow Lands McDonald South Pennis Company Parker Bradford Qlenn

Market steady as pipeline data eases bearish pressure

The report showed a less bearish outlook, keeping the market active with December opening. Crystal clearances reached 44 000 barrels and New York marks rose to 6.40. London and Antwerp held steady with no change.

New York London Antwerp Croy Hignest Petroleum Shorts Ike Pennsylvania Lina Oll

Mrs Toomey Dies In City Rooms Without Clear Will

Mrs Mary A Toomey a wealthy resident died in her Grant street rooms yesterday. She once sold a Turtle Creek farm to Westinghouse Co for 2100 000 and held substantial government bonds and other securities. She had no children and several nephews and nieces in Homewood were listed as near relations. No will is known to exist.

Mary A. Toomey Grant Street Virgin Alley Turtle Creek Westinghouse Co

Pittsburg Man Escapes Dixmont Asylum and Is Recovered

John McKee of Pittsburg escaped Dixmont Asylum last week and after several days of searching authorities found him wandering in the woods behind Allegheny.

John McKee Pittsburg Dixmont Asylum Allegheny

People’s Store Ad Counts Capital and Surplus

Capital sum of 100000 dollars and surplus of 75000 pounds. Deposits of 31 and accrued interest at 4 percent. The People’s Store on Fifth Avenue advertises lace curtains priced at 15c 25c and 50c. Campbell & Dicx.

People's Store Fifth Avenue Campbell & Dicx Campbell & Dick D.ee Llolloyd Duff Asst Sec Treas oc-Op

Markets Mixed as Commodities Show Varied Movement

Commodity notes report oats firm amid steady cereals and brisk potato trade. Dairy and poultry in ample supply with eggs scarce fresh but cold storage eggs weaker. Florida oranges arrive early, various meats and produce show mixed pricing across regions and brands.

Commission

Timber price movement slows as season begins

Prices for pine and hard woods show downward adjustments amid fluctuating demand. Quotations for unplaned pine boards, shingles, lath, and other lumber remain broadly steady with slight cuts, while hemlock and white oak values drift in response to market conditions and holder requirements.

Cereeeeneennseell West Virginia

Ten Hour Day Restored At Harrison Iron Works

At a Massachusetts conference with the State Board of Arbitration the strikers at Harrison’s iron works and the Superintendent agreed to restore a ten hour work day with ten hours pay, prompting an immediate return to work. The London News reports cautious optimism on the ering Sex dispute settlement by arbitration, while an Indian Agency case involves alleged government swindling by agency staff. A Hampton Corners brick swindle seeks $6,000 on a bricks claim valued about £1, and heirs in Stratford, Connecticut learn of a $6,000,000 estate from an English widow. The National Press discusses Parnell era funds, noting his widow’s power to direct money through Varna bankers after his death.

Canada Massachusetts State Board of Arbitration Harrison 'S Iron Works Superintendent of Works The London News Senate P. H. Palmer India Cheyenne Indian Agency Schoenfelt Benway Interpeter Hampton Corners Washington County N. Y Hampton Vermont James William Robert Meachem Stratford Conn England National Press McCarthyite Irish Parliamentary Party Paris Parnell

Late News In Brief From Across The World And Nation

The brief items report a rise in gold prices in Italy, snows in Colorado, washouts stopping Washington trains, 2000 Montevideo residents suffering from grip, and indictments against Idaho counterfeiter Mrs. Campbell. Fire roars at a Duluth coal pile. October barge traffic shows 26 728 passes on the New York route. A Sayreville murder suspect, vagabond Patrick Bigley, is sought. dynamite attempts target Eyre Manufacturing in Lynn Ontario. Wreck survivors rescued in Andaman Islands. kerosene prices drop in St Louis. Mystery over Viola Greylock’s identity, and a Va murder with arson in Fauquier County. Majectic bypasses Queenstown for Liverpool due to hurricane. Victorian ministers resign over differences with Premier Monroe. Hartington laments Irish Unionist apathy at Cork voting. Edna Hickman in Kansas City wins $1500 back wages after freedom. Despatch duties shift to Dolphin. Schemerhorn will probate with $12 million estate. Warrants target John Lewis and Addison Forther in Fairfield Illinois for torturing Miss Minnie Reid.

Montevideo Campbell Idaho Duluth New York Andaman Islands Standard International Oil Companies St. Louis Viola Greylock Annie Miller James Kines Faquier County Majestic Queenstown Harbor Liverpool Frederick Snargoodt Messrs Frazier Hall Australia Monroe Marquis of Hartington Manchester Ireland Cork Edna Hickman Kansas City Court of Appeals Hickman United States Dolphin China Station Norfolk Navy Yard E. H. Schemerhorn Newport John Lewis Addison Forther Fairfield Ill Minnie Reid

Groceries Steady as Markets Report Slow Trade

Daily line shows featureless movement with slow trade and mixed price changes across staples. Sugar coffee and canned goods vary as markets note steady green coffee and fresh concerns over old and new corn and wheat prices.

Java Maracalho San Caracas la Guarra Standara Brands SyaR'c Maracallo Santos Sechivice Rio Mge Allspice Enassin Globe Maine Elaine

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