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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1889

Page

11

Trade and iron market trends amid shifting money rates

New York dispatch notes general trade remains active with optimism for autumn business. Iron and steel markets show strength with higher pig iron and steel rail prices, while money markets ease yet remain unsettled. Copper, zinc, and coal demand steady. wheat and corn movements surge as export demand rises and storage space tightens.

Tite Dispatch New York Bradstreet Alaska Salmon Pack Kentucky Atchison and Trust New York Four Chicago Europe Brazil

Market and crop outlook from a broad economic summary

Prices for iron and bar goods rise with rail sales reaching 250000 tons in ten days. Wool sales in Boston strengthen while Philadelphia shows price concessions. Crop estimates shift wheat toward record yields, corn and cotton promising, yet frosts may cut outcomes. Overall prosperity shown by high boots and shoes demand, yet coal prices lag. stock market dips, railroad stocks stable, and weekly business failures at 214.

Bradstreet United States Cecainet Cranada E.G. Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade England Germany France London Brazil Egrot Northern Boston Ess Philadelphia Pittsburg

Court hears custody battle over heir to fortune

In Kansas City, the Court of Appeals debated the custody of a ten year old boy tied to a large estate. The child's grandmother, Caroline Lyle, was executrix in St Louis, while his uncle O F Garrison claimed the role in Jasper County. The case, ongoing, may go to the Supreme Court whichever side prevails.

Kansas

Mad Dog Scare Strikes Lima. Two Bitten, Dogs Passed

A mad dog scare erupted in Lima as two children were bitten. Police killed both dogs. Frank Symoncue cue ein is gravely affected, while the other victim, son of John Laridyns, was not badly hurt.

Lima Frank Symon Cue Cue Ein John Laridyns

Kaufmanns Emphasizes Plush Garments At Low Prices

Plush jerseys and silk plush jackets are marketed as superior long wear pieces at Kaufmanns. The retailer claims genuine plush surpasses inferior goods and offers seals jackets from 9 to 18 dollars, English seal plush sacques up to 53 dollars, wraps from 14 dollars, and various long garments at low prices.

Kaufmanns Dolmans Kaufmanxs

Wheeler Wilson Mig Co wins top prize at 1839 Paris exhibition

At the 1839 Exhibition Universelle in Paris the Wheeler Wilson Manufacturing Co. of Office No. 6, Sixth Street, Pittsburgh received the highest premium, the only prize for sewing machines, marking a notable achievement for the firm.

Paris Wheeler Wilson Mig. Co Sixth Street Pittsburg

Metal Decorations and Ceiling Designs Featured

CRUMEINE, Bank & Bassett showcase metal decorations and ceiling designs at 416 Wooast, highlighting new techniques by leading artists in decorative metalwork.

Crumeine, Bank & Bassett Wooast

Bank Notice for Capital on Deposits and Surplus

Bank announces at 401 Smithfield Street cor Fourth Avenue Capital a surplus of 45000 dollars and deposits of 21 and upward accepted with 4 percent interest.

Smithfield Street Cor Fourth Avenue Capital Tts

Bargains and goings on at local stores and galleries

Advertisements announce soap, undergarments, hosiery, cloaks, crayon cabinets and baby goods at Pittsburgh shops. Dreydeppel soap touted as best for wearing quality. Deals include Elevators at Aufrecht’s Elite Gallery, and closeout sale prices at F Schoenthal on Penn Avenue with various clothing and lace collars.

Aufrecht Market al Pittsburg

Roasted to death as gas blasts burn Maryland family

A Davis Switch home 13 miles from Brabport burned during supper when gas backed up from an oil-well line to the cook stove. Patrick Daily died with wife and three sons aged 13, 11, and 9 burned beyond recognition. Daily survived badly burned and distraught, authorities report.

Braprorp Davis Switch Patrick Mr. Daily Mra Daily Daily

Engineer’s Error Triggers Wreck on Local Railroad

Special Telegram reports a Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling wreck near Bridgeport Ohio after an engineer misread orders. Freight engine collided with a work train carrying miners to Wheeling Creek mines. many injured and at least two may die. Multiple cars destroyed.

Wheeling Cleveland, Lorain and Wheeling Bridgeport Wheeling Creek Ena Hfe Cers Janeen David Moore Lawrence Tracy

End of Job for State Forces in Johnstown

Johnstown dispatch reports state forces quit work and will be paid off tomorrow. An average of three to four bodies recovered daily since river work began, widows in classes 1 2 and 8 identified, Secretary Kremer says payments to others within days. Divers at the damaged pier work under 12 feet of water amid entangled debris.

Johnstown Kremer

Money for State Work at Y M C A Convention

The Young Men's Christian Association held its second day in Newcastle. About 500 delegates attended with services at 9 o'clock led by A. N. W. of Scranton. The convention decided to raise $1,000 to fund state work.

Newcastle Young Men’s Christian Association Scranton

Catholic Circles Stirred by Methodist Conference Resolution

In Mansilion C Oct 1 Roman Catholic circles here are agitated by a Methodist Conference decision declaring Romanism more dangerous than anarchy or socialism. The resolution passed by a large majority and will be addressed in a series of lectures starting this Sunday in the Catholic Church.

Mansilion A. Ea Father I Ee Sanday Aan

Damaged by Railroad Discrimination Suit Filed

The Standard Coal Company sues Cincinnati and Muskingum Valley Railroad for damages about 33000 alleging discrimination since June 1 and failure to furnish cars for business, with full stoppage by August 1. The case concerns coal land holdings in this and Perry counties.

Istecial Ptreraten Zanesville, CO Standard Coal Company Perry County Cincinnati and Muskiogas Valley Railroad Company Argent

Boy Found Dead After Stray in Salt Lick Mountains

A ten year old boy, son of Mr. Myers of Salt Lick township, wandered into the nearby mountains days ago. A large search found him on the third day in a pond near Vali itsie Sodeoace growth, dead from exposure and exhaustion after hunger.

Myers Salt Lick Township Vali

Ordinance Authorized Cohasset Street Boardwalk Project

City of Pittsburg ordinances authorize construction of a boardwalk on Cohasset street from Grandview avenue to Pawnee street. The Chief of Public Works is empowered to advertise for bids and carry out the project and related street improvements as directed. The measure reiterates repeal of conflicting ordinances.

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Over 2000 durable trimmings and sewing options priced low

The ad touts a large stock with fabrics in light to dark colors including silk faced items. It claims more than 2,000 pieces in all sizes and asserts these rival $10 items while selling at 750 or less. It appeals to men noting style, comfort and wear for a small price.

Men’s First-Class Overcoats at Ten Dollars

No one else in town pretends to sell you a fifteen dollar garment for ten yet we actually do this very thing, which accounts for our enormous trade on garments at this popular price. Gray tan and brown dark colors shown. Cheviots worsteds and cassimeres offered plain or with silk facings and sleeve lining. Every garment is made in the best manner and as good as any sold for fifteen dollars in other stores. Sizes to fit all.

Grand assortment of men’s overcoats for fifteen dollars

A large sale offers men’s extra fine overcoats in light or dark, quiet or gay styles. About a hundred options include silk lined Cheviots, Sonatina Worsteds, and cassimeres, all presented as high quality at prices five dollars below other stores.

Metropolitan Cloak Department Opens in Pittsburg

Busy scenes in our cloak parlors draw ladies from far around as we announce a real Metropolitan Cloak Department in Pittsburg. Imported tailor-made Newmarkets wraps and jackets captivate, offering elegance and value like top East Coast houses.

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