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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1892
Page
11
The report notes firmer money markets with the Bank of England discount rate rising from 2 to 3 percent. New York bank statements show gains in deposits and reserves while the Treasury strengthens its position amid continued gold outflows and seasonal exports.
The report outlines October earnings at $40,000 for P. & E. and a flat $51,700 for the prior month. Gas stocks show Philadelphia Company and Wheeling Gas as notable weak or declining, while the broader natural gas group holds firm except for price manipulation concerns. Industrials remain firmer with bullish sentiment, led by Union Switch and Signal and United States Glass, as Luster Mining jumps on demand. A.J. Lawrence notes World’s Fair activity driving textile, boot and shoe, and iron and steel demand, signaling a market pause until after election day. Investors are advised to anticipate a market change early next year, favoring street railways on further declines and cautious bets on gas-related stocks amid mixed reports.
The four trading days last week saw volatile activity with 2735 shares and 2.00 bonds traded, though overall weakness dominated as investors awaited the Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Traction consolidation. The plan would boost capital to 5.1 million and merge Northside lines, with a nine- line service expansion and projected annual earnings near 12.5 million, while Pleasant Valley Railway remained steady to strong and voting on the deal proceeded.
An expert notes quiet but substantial stock liquidation over two weeks, now in stronger position for a rise. Western Union faces a key rewiring challenge with copper wires, risking renewal talks with Bell Telephone as future costs loom. Wall Street commentary cites Seligman’s cautious bullish view and a 6,000 dollar earnings rise to 251,000. A dividend distribution of at least 10 percent is planned next week.
A synopsis of late 19th century financial movements with small lot sales to H M Long and Fidelity Trust, Howland Paper Company incorporation in Albany with 1 000 000 capital, stock market activity including The New York Stock and Consolidated exchanges, and various bullion and money market figures. Notable mentions include Edison lamp lease expiry in November 1893 and rising national manufacturing prosperity amid economic fluctuations.
W C Stewart sells five acres on Shady Lane for 32500 at 6500 per acre and Black & Baird trade nine acres near Hyped land for 3000 per acre. John Ewing Co eyeing Allegheny landmark sale valued around 25000. Bridge hopes for Spruces Run Ravine at Ben Avon. Perrysville avenue activity rises with new permits and multiple lot sales across Allegheny and Oaklands neighborhoods.
New York and several cities report bank clearings and balances. Figures show week totals, year to date, and discount rates with exchanges and money market notes across Philadelphia Baltimore St Louis Canton and Boston.
A six day review of local realty activity reports widespread property changes with acreage leading demand and notable residence deals. Mortgages rose in both count and value while building permits and judgments increased, despite fewer housing transfers and lower total dollar volume than the prior week.
The local market was firm and moderately active all week at 5 5 percent with mercantile and manufacturing interests dominant. Eastern exchange and currency traded at par. New York reports prime mercantile paper 5 6 and sterling steady at 4 624 for bankers bills. The week’s totals show $443,785, with gold receipts $191 388 and silver $90. Clearing House figures and exchanges to-day are noted.
For over 14 months no McDonald field wells are producing 20 barrels per hour. The daily field output dropped to about 19,000 barrels, with few prospects to revive it. Several wells on adjacent farms produced weak results, and operators anticipate little new material gain.
Heaviness in grain and buoyancy in provisions define the day. Wheat futures fell while hog products rose as receipts and trade activity shifted. corn weakened, oats declined, and cash prices eased. Buffalo rates held firm for wheat and corn. cash values listed for flour, wheats, and assorted meats amid a mixed market.
New York metal market reports quiet steady trading with American pig iron at 1300 15 50 per unit and copper steady at lake market price. Lead domestic around 380 400, tin eases around 20 73 per unit as market conditions hold.
Notes on what happens if no presidential majority occurs and the House and Senate select leaders by state vote. The piece discusses eligibility rules for president and vice president, age of majority, and 1891 U.S. revenue figures with scattered legislative quirks and historical quirks.
A compilation of Q and A items reviews the 1790s Franco American war context Jay's Treaty the 1798 break with France and the limited naval actions under Napoleon. It also touches on Scotch jury size civil verdicts and Mars earth distance questions and notes about Voltaire Bacharist confessions.
Northern Mexico endures coal famine England faces wintry weather Tonquin pirates cause trouble Sardinia storms cause damage Mrs Stephen of Rome Ga indicted fled Seven Negroes drown at Elliott's Ferry Tex rope ferry broke Quebec recalls Neill Cream crimes Quaker conference approves Christian Endeavor Kaiser Wilhelm pardons 400 women convicts Diphtheria toll 180 in Sevetres Tex Gulf Santa Fe strike settles Telegraphers return Bow flood Yellow River towns escape Emma Morgan shoots lover Chris wreck Bokhara bodies 8 Victori a newspaper strike disrupts Victoria B C Jonn Ash near East Livin gdisappears William Ellwood miner killed Express freight collision Chicago Erie Railroad Captain Deleveron insane Canadian report Captain etc Sev er al items are read from the text noting varied events and names.
A humorous domestic scene features Mr Bowser teased by Mrs Bowser about their courtship and honeymoon memories. He denies past hints while she recalls moonlit chats and a vanished nickel during a bridge accident, ending with a lighthearted quip about a pleasant evening at home.
A town paper recounts a confrontation with the cowboy Joseph after an evening near Murray Hill. The mayor vows to pursue Joseph within days, wagering $200 that he will trap French Joe in a private graveyard, unless Joseph dies or flees the country.
While building the Elkhorn tunnel a grizzly uses a gum tree as a claw sharpener. A blasting experiment ignites powder, hurls wood splinters, and a bear sails skyward before landing unharmed. The animal then ambles off amused, as workers recount the odd spectacle.
James Whitcomb Riley, known as the Burns of America, will appear before a Pittsburg audience at Carnegie Hall on Tuesday evening. He has previously won the hearts of local residents with his character portrayals and is expected to draw a large crowd.
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