Features of trade in Western Pennsylv ania and Panhandle
Clinton storekeeper reports scarce poultry and butter with prices higher by 10 to 15 cents a pound. Apples, grapes, and other fruits are tight. potatoes selling 45 to 60 cents per bushel. Wheat, oats and hay yield large, quality high, cushioning fruit shortages. Hog receipts at Chicago about 23,000 head with prices off. East Liberty hog market weaker. beef and lamb prices mixed. overall market softening amid ample low grade stock.
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Pittsburg
Clinton
Allegheny County
Panhandle
Pennslvania
Chicago
East Liberty
Java
Maracaibo
Rio
Ohio
Elaine
Lie
Roya
Valencia
Gadara
Sultan
Turkey
Brazil
California
Higgins
Eureka
Standara Sosnen
Bens
Gomes
Shore
Ee Hoek
Doe
Herrin
Roma Shore
Iceland
BOF & Arre
Minees
New York Market Reports on Cattle Hogs Sheep and Pigs
Telegraph summaries from New York and other cities show Receipts of cattle 880 head with mixed demand, hog and sheep figures steady to strong in places, prices varying by grade. Western and Texas sides show higher ranges. calves, veals, and lambs list varied values amid a generally dull to steady trade across multiple markets including Kansas City and St Louis.
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New York
Reeves
Texas
S@O'ge
the Drovers Journal
Kansa
Tomand
Cedars
St. Louis
Michigan
New York Drygoods Market Faces Steady Demand
Business at New York shows fair activity as drygoods jobbers report arrivals from nearby areas and steady offtake. Stocks run low ahead of next season, with dress goods and cotton fabrics selling strongly. Agents note moderate demand for current needs and orders for spring items such as white dress novelties and curtains, while some Southern cottons appear less favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Drygovils
Railway Age to Publish U S Railway Build Stats
Chicago October 3 The Railway Age will publish upcoming statistics on United States railway construction for the first nine months of the year. The report notes over 800 miles of main line built or nearing completion with further lines likely finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Railway Age
United States
Markets by Wire Close Dull Wheat and Mixed Grain Trade
A dull narrow local wheat market with firm foreign cues early, later eroding. Reports show December futures slipping from intraday highs, oats and corn steady to weak, pork and other staples with uneven activity. price quotes for cereals, fats, sugars and oils listed across exchanges including New York and Philadelphia with varied demand and minor rallies.
War on the gamblers in New Orleans
Mayor Shakespeare orders police to close gambling saloons Turf Exchange pool and high ball rooms tonight amid pressure for action after complaints minors gambled. He pursues anti gambling enforcement and weighs legality of bookmaking to curb winter races.
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New Orleans
Shakespeare
Syrup of Figs Remedy Ad Prominent in Verse
Progress in material improvement seeks a remedy pleasing in taste and eye. The advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a healthy, digestible laxative. It notes that all druggists carry it and mentions Klein's Silver Age and James H. Arkew & Co. at 100 Fifth Ave.
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Klein
Work of carpenters as Pittsburg’s leading builder guild
An article highlights carpenters in Pittsburg as a premier, historic guild shaping the city’s architecture. It describes the carpenter’s role as de facto builder, overseeing foundations, framing, centers, and integration with other trades. It traces career stages from apprentice to independent contractor and notes carpentry’s blend of practical skill and architectural insight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Forks of the Ohio
Dull market as Philadelphia gas hits record low
Stocks remained dull with weak demand across gas and traction shares. Philadelphia gas dropped to 1, central and citizens Traction fell, and bids were scarce with fears of further assessments weighing on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central and
Citizens
Philadelphia
Pittsburg Traction
Central
Citizens’ Traction
Money Market Moves Amid October Settlements
October settlements drive a brisk local money market with exchanges at 3,028,510.14 and balances to 543,310.41 as dividends pour into banks. Financiers report abundant money with steady to hardening rates and a possible easing once money returns from the South and West to Wall Street. A New York cashier blames a Wall Street clique and bank call loans for temporary stringency. some fear persists if tight money continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pittsburg
Wall Street
New York
O Tors
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Market Report Tumbles as Oil Shares Drift in Slough of Despond
Trading at the Ol Exchange shows oil shares near the bottom with opening high at 99 1 2, a low around 8 5 8c, and a close near 9 1 4c. Friday clears total just $4,000 barrels, Bradford selling pressure sours the tone while Smith Well at Jefferson Center is deemed a duster and Grayson shows a poor return.
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Despond
Bradford
Smithwell
Jefferson Center
Hamlet
Washington County
Acheson No. 2
Claffey
West End
Petroleum market slides after open and closes steady
New York on October 3 reports petroleum open weak after flat sales and then declined to Si¢e. The market quieted and closed steady at OSi¢c. Stock Exchange shows opening at Sige, high %c, low 6c, with total sales reaching 631,000 barrels.
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Ae Ge
Braprorp
National Transitertificates
Sskic
Cjic
Ize
Ske
New York
Petroleum
Sie
Real Estate Deals Feature Oakland Avenue Home Sale and Lots Sold
Real estate notices show multiple transfers: John M Prescott Jr buys a new two story brick dwelling on Oakland Avenue near Forbes Street for 33350 cash. Samuel W Black & Co sells a Bank Street Sewickley lot across from M B Cochran for 1050. J B Zimmerman sells Bailey Moon parcels at Reflectorville for 2600 and 800 and 20. Mrs Kuma Rogora buys Reed’s plan No 2 lots 5 and 6 10. Mrs Sarah A Reed acquires three brick houses with lot on Tunnel Street near Wylie Avenue and Webster for 11. W A Herron & Sons sell three Hazelwood lots for 1500. John F Baxter sells Villa Park Lot No 470 at Brushton for 9000 or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed B. Coyle & Co
Fourth Avenue
John M. Prescott, Jr
John ©. Davin
Oakland Avenue
Forbes Street
Oakland
Samuel W. Black & Co
Bank Street
Sewickley
M. B. Cochran
Pittsburg,Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad
J.B. Zimmerman
James Roy
Laws
Bailey & Moon
Law
Reflectorville
John Whiles
Joseph F. White
Reflectorvile
Kuma Rogora
Rebecca Street
Allegheny
Black & Baird
Sarah A. Reed
Tunnel Street
Wylie Avenue
Webster
W.A. Herron & Sons
Hazelwood
Flowers Avenue
John F. Baxter
Smithfield Street
Thomas J. O'Connell
Oakland Growth and Finance Prompt Borough Debates
The article notes the largest mortgage at $5,000 with 29 total, revival of the borough question in Everwoon, and the Squirrel Hill electric road nearing completion to unlock a fine district. It mentions Pullman Company surplus of $2,000,000, recent loans by Diamond Bank, and paving on Boguet and Atwood streets with improvements in Oakland. The Pub Oakland loop of the Pittsburg Traction is referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squirrel Hill
Pullman Company
Diamond Ne Bank
Boguet
Atwood
Oakland
Oakland Loop
Pittsburg Traction
Water Street block planned by First National Bank
A rumor places a new block rising next spring on Water Street above Smith Street, with the First National Bank claiming authorization to begin business with $60,000 capital. Brokers on the Exchange note a stock-buying opportunity as prices rise. Iron and steel markets remain buoyant with Bessemer pig rails quoted high. Bond interest notices from Whelen & Co include City of Allegheny 4s and City of Pittsburg 1s. School Board seeks refunding bonds totaling $25,000 with $97,000 in 1804, 1806 and $10,000 in 1889.
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Stroeithfield Street
Smithe
Cuit
Authorinya
Esterday
Bessemer
Wownserp, Whelen & Co
City of Allegheny
City of Pittsburg
New England Loan and Trust Company
Pittsburg
Wall Street Stocks Slide Amid Weak Market Tone
New York October 3 The money market settled slowly with a weak, listless tone. Bears led a broad decline across active stocks as fears of further asset losses and a large Brazil loan by the Rothschilds boosted expectations of gold outflows. Cotton Oil and other trusts weakened. St Paul, Reading, and Pullman slipped amid lower earnings, while Manitoba and Burlington resisted early losses before dipping later. The railroad bond market stayed dull with few active moves and total sales around $4,000.
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New York
Bears
Brazil
Rothschilds
Teluixon
St. Paul
Manitoba
Burlington
Pullman
Manhattan
Atchison
Reading
Missouri Pacific
Lackawanna
New England
Northern Pacific
New York Stock Exchange
Whitney & Stephenson
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Politicians Gather for Possible Conference
Washington October 3 A flurry followed the arrival of Pennsylvania politicians from the East and other states with talk of a decisive conference to press President Harrison on handling Pennsylvania offices. Senator Cameron arrived Wednesday and Senator Quay was said to be en route though no time was given. Ex Governor Hoyt and others from Philadelphia were in town to arrange port district appointments while rumors of a major meeting circulated.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Cameron
Quay
Harrison
Union
Hoyt
Leland
George Pierce
Bingham, Harmer
O'Neill
Philadelphia
Department of Surveyor
John F. Drago
Attorney McCreery
Pittsburg
Senator Quay
Arlington Hotel
Market notes show dairy prices firm and diverse fruits scarce
Domestic markets report steady cheese quotes from Sweitzer and Limberger, firm butter, and mixed fruit demand with peaches nearly done. Potatoes steady, grapes in excess supply, new figs and dates appear. Florida oranges due early October. Groceries show declines in raw sugars, firm coffee, and varied canned goods amid broad price shifts.
Grain and flour prices and carload shipping notes
Market bulletins list grain, flour and feed shipments from Pittsburgh to Cincinnati St Louis Cleveland and Chicago. Carloads include oats middlings feed hay flour corn wheat bran and bay with prices for white oats and yellow corn. Wheat oats and corn of choice grades stay firm while flour remains unchanged.
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Grain, Exchange
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Lake Erie
Pittsburg and Western
Timothy Bay
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Liberty Yards
Aetia
Liberty
Liberty Stock Yards
Bedi
Wednesda
Telegraph
Moecal Markets
Lenading Fateres
Slige
Dev
Hba
Cotmrats
Western Steam
Western
Jaciga
Twentieth Street
Tige
Sige
Minnesota
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Ae Ee
Baltimore
Toledo
James H. Arkew
C O
Fifth Ave
Philadelphia Gas
Roe
Central Cllon
D. Wi
U.see. Co. AL
Central Traction
Oe Traction
J. F. Star
Factntonens
Ea Seetake
Sproul & Lawrence Oho Cota
Delaws Taorbwains
Louisville
Nashville
Missouri Westera Pacife
Union Pacific
Gutoran
M. KL
Orthern Pac
Northern Pac
Erie
Bostox
CBN
Bank of Regisna
Bank of England
Bank of France
Berlin
Imperial
Germany
Secu
Lovura
John M. Oagiey & Co
Sixth Street
Pittsburg Petroopen
Tepenceg
Koneen
Stein
Liverpool
A. B. McGrew & Co
Boslineen
Fis
Ian Bane
Pacific
Chesapeake & Ohio
Bur
Quiner
T. Paul
Kan
New York Central
Norfolk & Western
Sonaern Pacific Oral
Richmana & W. Pet
Richmond & Warabe Ai Sf
St. P
Minn
Dan Fran
Fiorea Rs
St. L
Rutland
Ecom
Whitney & 31
Aes
York
Hallroad
Butalo
Hittebure
Cuis
Cansnsas Ag
Ils Wortuees Pacific
TRZ
Pittsnu
Sweitzer
Limburger
Florida
Jamaica
Burrer—Creamery
Elgin
Bio
St Limbourger
Perman
Bath
Frovinstons
Armour & Co
Swift
Karie
Fewmanp
Aren Swift Srecific Co
Atlanta
Bachvaia
Balog
Foch
Joose
Cees
Bex
Sandays
Armour
Armour’s
T, Mellon & Sons Bank
el Pana
Canada
Mexico
West Indies
South and
America
aviJl Mwr
Offictal
Emily Street
Craft Avenue
Ket Street
City of
Court of Common Pleas
Halket Street
Mbly
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Jane
Costa
Board of Viewers
Rt: Holder
Chas
J. Clarke
L. Mages
Spoor
Edward Jay Allen
Timothy Cleary
Joseph Horne & CO
Wood and Liberty Sts
Tel
Brokers—Financial
Teene Teemeleoet
Avolen
Can &Co
Drea
Fideli Ule
H. C. Prick
Om. Ee Idelity
John M. Oakley & CO
Chicago Board of Trade and Pittsburg Petroleum Exchange
Siath ST
Piteburg
Rialto Building
Medical
Whittier
Penn Avenue
Wanane
Biase
Pittsbar
Ae M. D
National Medical Association
Parker
Peabody Medical Institute
Bulfinch St
Boston
Mans
Lorain Ag
Smithfelt
Casera
Penn Ave
Joliepwer
Pomoceet
Team Ae
Pennyroyal
Stree
Gerson
Componn Nak
Aod
Compal Seurol
Tiing & Soe
Diamond
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