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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1891
Page
3
Produce markets show higher prices for tomatoes and beans as frosts bite, with tropical fruits gaining demand from Florida and new nut sales rising amid Halloween. Coffee markets firm with Rio stocks and Brazil exports steady, while costs for home-grown produce offset higher consumer expenses.
Chicago grain market opened lower for wheat, then rose before closing weak amid favorable threshing weather in the Northwest. Corn held firm most of the day, with oats and futures slipping as corn declined. Trading details show varied prices across wheat, corn, oats, and produce, with overall weakness in nearby wheat and mixed signals in related commodities.
Painaretrata Wool and New York Wool stay quiet and steady as Rostox Wool remains unsettled. Michigan and Ohio combing and delaine wools firm with No 1 combing at 40c and 27 23c for three-eighths blood. Territory wools steady 60 63c clean for fine, 57 3c for fine medium. California Oregon pulled wools quiet with moderate demand. foreign wools firm.
New York coffee markets opened steady with gains of 10 to 15 points, closed steady and up about 25 points. Trading reached 7,750 bags including futures for October through May. Prices quoted for November through May show a range from 10.50 to 10.85 cents, with spot trade quiet and steady at No 71/2 cents.
New York market notes show dull prices for pig iron with American at 573 1800 and copper easing while tin faces weakness in the October and November outlook. Lead remains domestic at 36 with other metals showing slack demand and uncertain futures.
Special telegram reports bar silver in London at 460 per ounce while New York dealers list silver at Sl¢c per ounce. The dispatch notes the price disparity and market quotation movement as of the latest trading session in Ort, New York.
New York rosin markets report quiet and steady trading conditions while turpentine also remains quiet and steady at Soy orgec, reflecting a cautious mood among buyers and sellers in the chemical trade.
In New York, the Drygoods Market contends with a material shortage as of October. Vendors report dwindling stocks and disrupted supply chains affecting shelves and pricing for assorted textiles and dry goods.
A charity bullfight organized by a ladies committee led by Mrs Diaz of the President's family drew about 12,000 spectators in Mexico City. Two military bands, four infantry companies, and nine bulls highlighted the event to aid flood victims in Spain. Presidents Diaz and Onet left the ring during the eighth bull's death amid high excitement and later panderillos sold for high prices.
Jr. C. Patterson a prominent local florist has been named a judge for the Madison Square Garden Chrysanthemum Show. The event runs November 2 through 5 under the Florists' Club auspices, a honor Patterson says he deeply appreciates.
The Hubley Wilkinsburg property transfer to James C. Dick, negotiated by J. H. Coleman & Co., underscores a district uplift as the Larimer Avenue bridge nears completion. With 40 houses rising along Negley’s run and extensive street improvements planned, Homewood's growth accelerates while other area properties trade hands and plan developments.
A city banks report fair loan demand and ample funds for all needs. Routine business was active currency exchange steady. Bank clearings reached 2,517,454.72 with balances of 395,024.68. A financial authority cites prudent Treasury management expansion in circulation gold imports and strong banks as reasons there will be little risk of sharp money stringency.
Report notes mild demand in crop and trade sectors with potential urgency looming for future quarters. Money on call eased in New York yesterday from 3 to 4 percent, while last loan was quoted at 5 1/4 percent. Prime mercantile paper ranged around 4 to 4 1/4 percent, sterling exchange remained quiet with 6 day bills and 8s on demand.
New York clears 162795 balances 425079 Bostons clears 16510194 balances 3930310 Money S 3 g per cent Exchange on New York IM 1i discount per 1000 Baltimone clears 23013474 balances £216415 Money 6 per cent Patanormia clears 12958288 balances 1587014 Mearns New York exchange selling at 1 Seesutt Clearings 715884 balances 8144 New Oppeans clears 2618156 St Louis clears 2918186 Money 7.8 percent Exchange on New York to discount New York exchange at par Money 6 per cent Clearings 15323435
Proceedings on call show limited activity with bids up yet holders stubborn. Philadelphia Gas leads the day, bid up strongly and closing steady with some unfilled orders. Switch and Signal remains a strong feature while Electric underperforms amid delayed booms. minor moves seen in Citizens and Pleasant Valley.
New York traders observed muted activity with a firmer tone as Vanderbilt issues lifted overall prices. Adams Express surged to 45 from 40, after company officials stated it would not suffer from Hoey transaction losses, while Sugar lagged with a 1 percent loss. Total shares traded reached 1,268,768 with notable gains and declines across Atchison Erie and New York Central.
Alice 150 Adams Consolidated 185 Chollar 130 Crown Point 10 Deadwood 19 Gould and Curry 150 Hale and Norcross MD Homestake 1050 Horn Silver 345 Iron Silver 145 Mexican 206 Ontario 3400 Plymouth 2 Savage 2 Sierra Nevada 190 erence 1 Union Consolidated 200 Yellow Jacket 150 Aspen 350
Live stock market summary shows cattle receipts 441 head with 40 head shipped. market dull with slight declines. Hogs receipts 2,800 head with shipments to New York. shipments include six cars. Sheep receipts 2,200 head with 16 head shipped. market very dull with drops of 10 to 15 cents per head. Prices for lambs down about 50 cents from last week.
New York to Kansas City cattle and hog receipts show mixed trends with firm beef values in places, slightly higher calves, and softer hogs. Lambs and sheep hold steady or ease marginally. regional markets vary from dull to moderately active as traders adjust to supply.
Prof Isaac Russell led the United States Government and National Geographic Society expedition to Alaska. The party climbed Mount St. Elias to 14 500 feet before a snowstorm forced retreat. A crew member, Thomas White, drowned when the boat capsized, others completed coastal and glacier explorations before heading to Seattle and then Washington.
Frank Crawford a teamster was arrested yesterday afternoon for reckless driving after striking pedestrian Michael Glynn who was crossing the street Glynn was intoxicated and treated by Police Surgeon Moyer at Central station Crawford faces a morning hearing on the charge Glynn sustained minor injuries and was later detained on drunkenness charges
The Butter market stayed firm with Elgin butter leading the advance as creamery prices moved higher. Market traders noted broad demand and firm wholesale quotes, signaling continued strength in dairy markets.
A busy Elgin board notes lower sugars while creamery prices hold steady for top butter and Fancy grades. Potatoes and various fruits remain abundant with carload offerings, while vegetables and canned goods move unevenly as markets respond to demand and seasonal supplies.
Receipts list sales by rail lines with car counts for oats corn malt middlings bran wheat and flour. Entries show By Pittsburg Fr Wayne and Chicago Railway and other lines with car totals across oats corn wheat bran and related products. Old shell corn and new corn noted as yearling varieties remain.
Late news items report famine stricken Russians starving dogs in Central Tilinots and a Bengal tiger fatally mauling a trainer in Belgrade. Other briefs mention a lift in Nova Scotia weather, U S printers secret sessions in Cincinnati, a Boston murder near Hotel Strathmore, a Plainfield lockjaw death from a rusty nail, and various political and industrial notices across the world.
A brief note urges keeping valuables secure and highlights the bank’s safe deposit vaults at 66 Fourth Avenue. It promises strong vaults with good ventilation, light, and spacious rooms for rent, describing boxes available from a low rate upward.
Real fur trimmed reefers offered at 695 dollars with tailor-made options. Advertised prices include 11.75 and 16.50 figures, with mink trimmed reefers priced between 115 and 16.50. Shoppers urged to visit Rosenbaum and Co for bargains in their cloak room sale.
A local bank at 1800 Fourth Avenue announces open hours with steady policy on interest for time deposits. Officials emphasize customer service, briefed on updated rates and services available to Wake residents.
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