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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1891
Page
2
The issue notes persistently low iron prices across descriptions with makers seeking better terms, an irregular spot market, and limited 1s2 business. Rail orders lag, mills push large outputs, and buyers face delayed payments amid a strained money market and uncertain profits.
The Cincinnati iron trade reports a restrained week as buyers curb purchases ahead of year end. Banks with bearish sentiment have depressed markets and dealers expect little pig iron activity until the new year. Furnace stocks have risen slightly due to limited demand.
In St Louis on November 18 Rogers Brown and Meacham report few large orders since the prior heavy buying period. Numerous small carload to 100 ton inquiries arise, with improving West steel tail bids. Southern producers are well sold and balancing supply demand, offering durable seller encouragement as markets watch closely.
The iron market remains steady with production in Biemingham continuing quietly. Operators delay furnace restoration as large companies eye strategic moves including United States Rolling Stock Company plans to acquire plants at Anniston and Decatur. Coal mining suffers from water shortages as mines suspend to lay pipe for distant supply.
In Creaco Illinois on November 13 Rogers Brown and Merwin report dull business in the district with ample carload orders yet weak demand for fares and goods for year end and early 82. Coke and charcoal prices stay high though Southern firms hint at small concessions to secure trade. Outlook favors modest activity in the rest of the year with possible improvement after the new year.
Sperial Rogers Brown & Co. report a quiet week with both buyers and sellers lethargic. The situation is calmer than a year ago when furnaces rushed to sell shipments. No timely contracts are seen as major producers demand higher advances for any sale. Prices quoted for delivery to Philadelphia.
Pig iron dull at 15 dollars for TRIS, copper unchanged, lead firm, tin opened and closed easier, Straits at 2005. Domestic market shows varied metal movements with steady copper and firmer lead.
Colonel Carson reports Mexican cavalry clashed with Cajaria Garza's force at Laguna Negro, 15 miles from Nueva Laredo. About 300 Garza revolutionists faced several thousand Mexican troops. casualties unknown but believed light. Ammunition seized across the Rio Grande, signaling a renewed setback for Garza.
James Hicks, owner at the Piguatin plate plant, registered at Duquesne yesterday as Governor Campbell attacked the concern during the Ohio campaign. Campbell examined the product and claimed its composition was iron coated with tea. Hicks remained good-natured, noting American tin industry exposure and upcoming Columbus visit. A separate health item promotes Dr Jayne's Expectorant for persistent cough and breathlessness.
An ad lists boys suits at 150.89 and 8250 with sizes up to 14 years from Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co at Grant and Diamond. Also notes cleaning and dyeing service by E J Linnekin & Co of Allegheny, plus millinery sale and men’s undergarments from A G Campbell & Sons.
The column notes problem 17 by A. & Studd with White to mate in two. It also covers problem 118 by W. J. Miller with two pieces. Chess News reports Hackney Mercury’s seventh tourney next year for original two movers direct or self mates, with prizes and entry deadlines, plus results from the Franklin tournament won by Bird with 644 points, Tinsley second, Muller third, and Loman and Jasnogradsky tied for fourth. last year Loman won with 74, Van Viiet second with 7.
The Royal Gas Company Moore farm well near Venice draws attention as a key prospect with estimates from 30 to 125 barrels daily. Other wells nearby report varied progress. several rigs advance toward the fifth sand while gauges show mixed daily outputs.
Yesterday's market showed moderate activity with gains in oil and transit certificates. Arizona cattle dealer Mr. Byers reported Mexico is no longer an unstable republic under President Diaz with a firm government, strong police, and growing rail and English learning efforts boosting trade.
A brief on a draughts event by J B Ferguson notes a reference board and mentions Black men occupying squares in early play.
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