Run of Unripe Hogs Heavy and Markets Demoralized
Market tone dull with no improvement from last week as hog prices fall 20 to 30 cents. Cattle receipts rise near 140 carloads with prime cattle unusually scarce as exporters seek higher-grade supply. Sheep and lambs show a sharp weekly decline with large arrivals pressuring prices, while buyers’ attendance remains light at McCall & Cos Weekly Review.
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Kentucky
Meaire
Seaboard
Philadel
Cood Hatcher Prades
Mae
St Beg
Ohio
Indiana
Beef Trade Across Cities Sees Mixed Cattle and Beef Exports
New York markets report 85 carloads of cattle for export and 200 quarters of beef with exports totaling 500 beeves and 200 quarters. Chicago dispatch notes 15,000 cattle receipts and 29,000 hogs with mixed price shifts. Kansas City and St Louis show steady to weak trends in beef and cattle, while cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts vary by city with regional price ranges and shifts.
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New York
Chicago
Beeves
Texas
Western Rangers
St. Louis
Ehipmente
Cohen
Eocees Union
Northern Pac
Ae Pacificés
Ats Porteern Pac
Louisiana Stampedés
Northw
Missouri
Deben
Oregon & Trans
St. Ee
M. Tien
West Shore
New York Trade Summary Sees Spring Goods Demand Rise
In New York on October 2 the spring goods trade remains active with widening demand as new fabrics reach markets. White goods, ginghams, seersuckers, printed fabrics and women’s dress goods report steady to strong orders. Cheviots and ducks show fair activity while deraising and fall specials hold solid stocks. The cotton market overall improves with an upward tone and stronger outlook.
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New York
Ste Arso
Mysterious Bank Robber Named Farquhar Traced
A requisition from New Haven will pursue a young man who robbed Dr. H. A. Johnson at the First National Bank cashier window. He used the alias Harry Milburn. real name is Farquhar. Embezzlement claim from Sa fora firm in New Haven ties to Canada and Chicago pursuit.
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New Haven
Conn
H. A. Johnson
First National Bank
Harry Milburn
Farquhar
En Sa
Canada
Chicago
New Haewi
Wheat Market Rises amid Short Covering and Export Talk
Wheat futures surged early on short covering and long buying from various sources amid the Northwest deliveries falling off and export demand. Traders noted 19 boatloads reportedly bound for New York export and December gains of up to 7c with May up 7c, while May delivery faced selling by speculators.
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Shorts
Pacer
Northwest
New York
Lisbon
Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
Inness Park
Anon
Ned Samat Salon
New Orleans
Metal Market Roundup Reveals Mixed Commodity Activity
In New York a pig iron firm shows steady demand and prices around 15 dollars per ton. Copper trades at about 1060 for a barrel or ton unit, with lean inventories and stable levels. Tin remains firm and more active in the Straits market as October pricing hints at steady early demand.
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New York
Straits
Pennsylvanis Railroad shows earnings rise in 1889
Philadelphia report compares September results with 1888, noting gross earnings up 143 306 dollars and net earnings up 24 386 dollars for the month. Nine months of 1889 also show gains, with surpluses against liabilities totaling 421 047 dollars versus 500 793 dollars in the prior year.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburg
Erie
Real estate boom tips in Beaver Valley and Oakland plans
A Pittsburgh area real estate surge features a Fourth Avenue firm poised to buy land near Allegheny City for a boulevard and many brick houses under an Oakland Square plan. Three acres in Squirrel Hill sold for 10 000 dollars to a silent investor, as demand for medium priced homes rises and a syndicate bets on rapid transit and canal improvements to lift values.
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Fourth Avenue
Allegheny City
Oakland Square
Squirrel Hill
Charles Somers & Co
Pittsburg
Beaver Valley
Pennsylvania
Beaver
Bridgewater
Philadelphia Gas Fails to Hold as Stock Exchange Panics
The Stock Exchange saw a semi panic in Philadelphia Gas as holders sell amid fears of supply trouble. The first sale dropped from 52 to 50 and then to 52, with 700 shares traded. Electric and Tractions also weakened while La Noria held its own in a broadly bearish session.
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The
Stock Exchange
Philadelphia
la Noria
Money Market Reports Steady Rates and Adequate Surplus
The local money market showed fair demand for funds with no impairment to surplus, which remains ample for easy market conditions through the season. Rates were steady, counter business fair, and checking declined slightly as investors hoard for future needs.
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Chaplin
New York
Oil Market Surges to Four-Year High in Pittsburg trading
The Oil Exchange saw a brisk session with prices rising from 1000 3/4 to 104 1/4 cents and closing near 102 3/4 cents. Strong buying in Pittsburg and Oil City plus a 20 point lift in refined products spurred activity as shorts crowd to cover. News mentions Standard and Ohio Valley Gas agents leasing in Beaver County townships and local drilling activity around the Robert Stewart farm in Greene township. The Huston mystery is reportedly solved with ongoing drilling planned nearby. The La Moyne Sisters No 3 and Hazlett Heirs No 2 wells are expected to report in today.
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Oil Exchange
Pittsburg
Oil City
Shorts
New York
Standard and Ohio Valley Gas Companies
Engain
Chippewa
Big Beaver
Beaver County
Union Oil Company
Robert Stewart
Greene Township
Washington County
Huston
la Moyne Sisters
Hazlett
Corrected Daily Ledger Entry for Pittsburg Petro Exchange
Corrected daily record by John M Onagiey & Co listing prices and quotes from Pittsburg Petro Exchange. Includes figures and line items with figures such as 51,019 and 650 and references to Ok & Co. quotes and calls.
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John M. Onagiey & Co
Sixth Street
Pittsburg
Treasury and Petroleum Market Snapshots
National Transit certificates opened at 1005 percent with highs near 10854 and closes around 10234 after fluctuating values. New York petroleum trades opened steady at 100 percent with reports of stronger export demand pushing prices to 1934 before easing.
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Titusville
New York
Pada
Movements in Realty Across Pittsburgh Areas
Real estate and mortgage activity across Pittsburgh districts includes Alles & Bailey mortgaging 2400 dollars for three years at 6 percent on Twenty-fifth ward property, Black & Baird selling a vacant La Force Street lot to Michael Rydzynski for 250 dollars, A Herron & Sons selling an eight‑room brick residence in Westminister Place Shadyside for 7740 dollars, and multiple mortgages and lots tied to wards and local plans. Samuel W. Black & Co. and Reed B. Coyle & 131 Fourth Avenue report transactions in Southside and Castletown areas.
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Alles & Bailey
Fourth Avenue
Braddock
A. Herron & Sons
Westminster Place
Shadyside
Pittsburg
Aspinwall Land Company
Samuel W. Black & Co
Lindo Street
Southsole
Boers
Adlentown
Castletow
Reed B. Coyle & 131
James Neeley
Forty-Arth and
Butler Streets
Twentieth Ward
Hold Their Ground In Stock Market Rally
New York reports continued strength in the stock market with rising prices in the afternoon, though gains are mostly fractional. Trading steadied after a slower forenoon as several stocks moved up while money eased and call rates dropped toward par.
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New York
Wall Street Mixed as Union Pacific Leads Narrow Advance
The market opened irregularly but trended higher, with Kansas and Texas stock drawing renewed interest and Union Pacific emerging as a leader. Coal shares stayed steady while trusts weakened, and foreign and commission buyers fueled a cautious rally with a final upturn near the open levels.
Builders plan a Swissvale housing boom next year
Suburban outlook grows with housing demand as real estate dealers report strong interest in small houses. Edgewood sees abundant water in a new addition, while Canonsburg gas district faces rising costs and ongoing natural gas supply concerns.
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Pittsburg
Edgewood
Philadelphia
Coortaxp
Hawkins Station
Braddock
Charles Meyean
Manufacturers' Gas Company
Canonsburg
Beeb v Thornton jury rules in favor of defendant
In the Superior Court Henry Beeb Jr sues Dr William Thornton for about 15000 alleging losses at roulette at the Savage Club last January. After 15 minutes deliberation the jury returns a verdict for the defendant. Also note advertisement for Dr Jayne's Vermifuge claimed to restore vigor in children and adults.
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Bostox
Henry Beeb, Jr
Wm. Thornton
Savage Club
Domestic markets show cereals ample while sugar heads lower
The Oct 23 1889 market notes indicate large supplies of staples with best demands, while sugar declines and coffee holds steady. Prices for butter cheese eggs nuts and produce vary. beans, canned goods, and fruits show shifting movements as trade quiets after Tuesday activity.
Circular limits car delays in loading after 48 hours
The Pennsylvania Company announces a new policy signed by William Stewart, Geneva Freight Agent, charging 1 per day for cars delayed beyond 48 hours after delivery on side tracks. The measure targets prompt loading and unloading as demand for cars outstrips supply. Receipts bulletined at the Grain Exchange show varied carloads of hay, oats, corn, bran, and middlings from multiple routes.
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Pennsylvania Company
William Stewart
Geneva
Grin Exchange
Grain Exchange
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne
Chicago
St. Louis
Lake Erie
Spot & O
Lear
Yellow Shore
Lumber Market Quiet as Hemlock Scarce and Prices Edge Down
No changes in lumber lines since last report as hemlock remains unavailable and buyers must take fresh supplies. Dealers note active trade and a steady outlook with high grade lumber lower than last year while low grades stay similar. West Virginia white and pine boards and planks are listed among available rough-cut stock.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Sage Cavern
Dull Bae
Pennsylvania
Ase Sr
Louis
Télgo
Cinnesota
Iowa
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Zere Call
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Red
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Sampliner & Rich
Liberty ST
Pittsburg, Pa
Jas. D. Callery
Johns W. Taylor
Sixth Ave
Smithfield
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Fourth Avenues
Traveirs Credi
Mesa
Drexel
Wall St
Stevenson & CO
Newen
John M. Oakley & CO
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Pittaburg
Medical
Whittier
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M.tol
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