Iron Trade Review notes falling prices and steady demand
The week shows no improvement in iron and steel markets with weaker Bessemer irons and lower rail prices. Finished product demand remains active while raw iron faces a hand to mouth policy, signaling further price drops and potential ruin for furnacemen if costs stay high. Structural iron remains in good demand and prices firm despite broader weakness.
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Bessemer
Seadencatad
Beservner
Ovens Charcoal Foundry
Tron Ne
Iran
Ovid Tune
Southern Coke Iron Prices Steady Amid Small Lot Demand
In St Louis on October 24 brokers report active inquiry for small and medium lots of Southern coke irons. Buyers show reluctance to expect lower prices, some covering needs for the near term while furnaces trim orders for foundry grades. Strong penant conditions hint at cautious buying momentum as freight advantages influence moves.
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Otpctal
Dipatcra
ST. Louis
Rogera, Brown & Meacham
Southern Gray Forge
Seesocies
Minares
Csssey
Ccss
Powherh
Connelisville Youndry
Spirited Sales Reported in Pig Iron Market Move
Rogers Brown and Co report a strong pig iron market with buyers showing conviction through brisk inquiries and larger purchases. Prices will likely rise for pig iron as furnace stocks grow, while finished iron remains comparatively thin and some No 2 country stock already contracted through February.
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Disratch
Cencinnati
Rogers, Brown & Co
Prices Rising for Southern Coke Iron In Industrial Market
In Chicago on October 24 Rogers Brown and Mervin report Southern coke irons trending higher with several furnaces advancing 25 cents per ton. Demand remains strong for lake ore mix cakes and heavy sales of those items. Southern charcoal and livery clay, including Superby charcoal, stay quiet with cash prices unchanged.
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Curcaco
Rogers, Brown & Mervinsas
Southern Coke Irons
Alao
Southern Charcoal
Lake Superby Charcoal
Chicago
Metal Markets Report Markets Quiet on Tin and Copper
In New York metal markets copper neglected while tin shows firmness around 244 in the Straits area. Lead remains steady with domestic firms and nickel and other metals noted in limited reporting.
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New York
Lake
Requisites for success at the bar by Congressman Dalzell
Congressman Dalzell contributes a letter on the essentials for success at the bar. The Dispatch promotes the piece as a valuable read for all readers and especially young lawyers. See tomorrow's Big Issue Twenty pages. Largest circulation.
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Dalzell
Dispatch
Training of Boys and Girls Shapes Courage, Says Doctor
An eminent American nervous diseases expert argues that boys are raised to endure pain while girls are coddled to cry. He contends teaching patience and unemotional endurance to girls could reduce later suffering as they face more nerve stress. The article notes traditional gendered responses nurture differing resilience.
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Bor
Marvin's Superior Breads Offer Quick Wholesome Freshness
An advertisement-style note touts Marvin's breads as reliable and sweet, claiming they’re always fresh when wanted and comparable to baking at home, encouraging readers to choose this brand over homemade loaves.
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Marvin
Market Basket Prices and Supplies Report
The Diamond market shows quiet trade after the Exposition with abundant garden items and unusually low vegetables for the season. Prices list extensive items from tenderloin to cabbage and beans, plus a large Ocean Products section with varied seafood and floral price notes.
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Enital
Baltimore
Traffic on the Rivers Sees Rising Water and Fresh Vessels
The river level reaches 126 feet and rises slowly as 4 inches of rain fall in 24 hours. Coal shipments delay as captains plan departures with a growing tow including the W. W. O Neil and multiple barges. The Hiawatha packet arrives from the Mask river and eyes Pittsburgh to Muskingum trades. The Adam Jacobs departs for Cincinnati with nails and logs. The Dispatch promotes William Black’s Stand Fast Craig Royston with new developments promised tomorrow.
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W. W. O'Neil
Pacific
Bo Roberts
J. A. Phillips
Advance
Dick Folton
Jacob Headingon
Barees
Bosbels
Cincinnati
Hiawatha
Mask River
Pittsboro
George Wallace
8. D. Scott
Zanesville
Wallace
Pittsburg
Muskingum River
Mitteparg
Thirker
Ohio
Carrie Brooke
Experimen
Adam Jacobs
Ne Srayeaees
Cinnnat
Dispatch
William Black
Craig Royston
A Hermit's Wine Cellar and its Legendary Treasures
Aged wine treasures from the Blamire hermit’s cellar near Adelphi surface after his death. The unwalled cache, described with theatrical flair, includes vintages dating to the 18th and early 19th centuries and famed labels praised for their violet bouquet and rare character.
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Blamire
George Blamire
Adelphi
Balmire
Carlisle
Gorge Robbins
Saya
Nature
Slip of the tongue court clash in comical relief
An irascible Justice of the Peace fines a young lawyer five dollars for contempt of court as the youth joshes that the judge is not in session. The judge retorts that this court is always in session and hence always in contempt. The passage reflects a humorous exchange from a local court setting.
Growth and promise in Pittsburghs surrounding boroughs
The article surveys Wilkinsburg, Homestead, Braddock, McKeesport and other suburbs as thriving, expanding communities linked to Pittsburgh. It notes rising populations, surging property values, new stores, and growing manufacturing sites along rail lines with gas and coal resources. It cites bond issues, local pride, and strong retail and industrial activity shaping a prosperous regional outlook.
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Pittsburg
Wilkinsburg
Homestead
Braddock
McKeesport
Edgar Thomson
Wilmerding Jeannette
Charleroi
Hach
Sirburg
Etna
Panhandle
Fort Wayne
Sewickley
Rochester
Manafield
Beaver
Emsworth
Still Bearish on Stocks In Weak Trading Day
The market showed a weak tone with light activity. First call sales totaled 200 Philadelphia Gas, 100 Laster, and 10 Switch shares, while later buying restored some numbers but prices drifted lower. The day featured broad declines and cautious trading across many listed firms and bonds, with silver prices falling amid fluctuating treasury and London demand.
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Philadelphia Gas
Dora Il
Alin Ny
St Paul Isenes
Post
London
India
Soonmues
Consolidated Stock Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Whitney & Stephenson
Pittsburg
Money Market and Bankers Report Shows Comfortable Conditions
Bankers described the local money market as comfortably easy with liberal supply and good demand. Nearly all loans on call at a percent, time accommodations at 7 percent, and clearing house activity large reflecting trade strength. Exchange figures and money on call in New York are noted with interest rate details.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny City
Pittshburg
New York
Boston
Philavel
Trauve
Orwer
Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Tat &Ng
Financial Market Snapshot and Bank Clearings Report
The report lists securities and bonds with varied values including Northern Pacific Ists and Central Pacific, plus Louisiana stamps and Missouri items. It notes Boston clearings at 14,022,750 and balances of 1,824,597 and Delpata at 11,765,007 with balances 1,673,992. Money rates show 4.25 percent, with Chicago and New York clearings and a firm money market.
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Hed Cantrai
New Jersey
A c
Chicago
Ae C
Mil
Ste
In & Pitts
My C
St Fk
St. P.M. Northwestern Hh
N. W
CCU
Hocking Valley
Choa
Ayaa
Lake Erie
West
Lake & West
Lake Shore
Louisville & Nash
Michigan Ventra
Somle &Mio
Missouri Pac
O. N
St. An & Duluth
Minn, & Man
St. i
San F
Texas Pacine
Union Pacis
Western Union
Wabash
Wheeling & L. FE
North American Booth
Seein
KE. &T. Gen
Mutual Union
Louisiana
Seeeenndeben
Nada
St. Paoli Consols
Central Pacific
Isla
St P. Chi & Pc
I. G. Interh
Pe. L.G
H. G
Pe. KG
R. G. Westists
Union Pacific and Erie
West Shore
Senany Aee Ee
Bosros
Purina Delpata
Baltimore
New York Exchange
Philadelphia Stocks Closing Quotations Partially Transcribed
Fragmentary stock quotes from Philadelphia markets and several named securities appear in the OCR text. The readable items mention Lehigh Valley Lehigh Navigation Philadelphia and Erie lines and Northern Pacific including a preferred listing.
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Hiladelphisa
Brey Eee
Eae
Fourth Avenue
York Stock Exchange
Bic
Cam
Mallroad
Lehigh Valley
Sss
Lehigh Navigation
Philadelphia and Erie
Northern Pacific
One Thousand Barrels and Dry Opium of Oil Trade
Oil Exchange proceedings were dull with 1000 barrels sold at 7 and the only quotation. At close 707% was bid. averages for charters and shipments listed, with New York refined at 7.60 and Antwerp at 16%. A broker warned of rising census-linked costs pushing trades toward Lima or retreat.
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Oil Exchange
New York
Antwerp
Pennsylvania
Lima
Fourth Avenue
Mining Quotations from New York Market Report
Mining quotations listed from New York on October 24 include Adams Consolidated 185, Bricher 20, Fodie 225, Eureka Consolidated 00, Gould & Curry na, Hale & Norcross 185, Horn Silver 225, Nay Isla 130, Occidental 16, Sutter Creek 120. Prices reflect market activity for mining shares.
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New York
Adams Consolidated
Bricher
Fodie
Eureka Consolidated
Gould & Curry
Na Hale & Norcross
Horn Silver
Nay Isla
Occidental
Sutter Creek
Trade conditions at East Liberty Stock Yards reported
The Pittston Dispatch details Friday market results across multiple regions. Cattle receipts at East Liberty show 2 head, with 75 head shipments. hogs 4,850 head with mixed Philadelphia and New York shipments. sheep 1,400 head with steady prices. New York beef and cattle receipts are listed with varied prices. Omaha and Cincinnati notes follow with dull to steady trends.
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Pittstone Dispatch
New York
Shipesonta
New Y York
Heeves
Lés Beeves
Scaga Hk
Lee
Omaha
Oige
Chicago
the Evening Journal
Dalves
Rangers
Kansas
Emul
Petroleum trade trims activity amid dull New York market
In New York on October 24 petroleum trading showed little movement with narrow fluctuations and scant sales. The Bradford shipment data report 12,707 barrels shipped and 120,987 barrels cleared, while overall totals indicate subdued demand across open, November options, and Lina oll markets.
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Bradford
New York
Pennsylvania
Sigbess
Sugar Refinery Slump Dominates Wall Street Trade
Liquidation in Sugar Refineries cast a gloom over New York stocks as money rates rose and St. Paul earnings fell. Union Pacific showed little relief as Burlington Rock Island and St. Paul blocked through rates. Silver weakened and trading swung from losses to brief recoveries amid heavy short covering and persistent selling pressure.
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New Yore
St. Paul
Dispatch
Burlington
Rock Island
Union Pacific
Bears
Chicago
Ail of
Seatariel
Anc
Domestic Markets Dairy Prices Strain Under Quiet Trade
The Pittsburg Dispatch reports October 24 1900 that country produce trade is quiet with Elgin creamery prices up slightly and cheese active. Fresh eggs remain scarce. potatoes and apples show mixed movement. grapes are overabundant while many vegetables are slow.
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Pittsburg Dispatch
Faipay
Elgin Creamery
Burter—Creamery
Elgin
York
York Cheese, Vice Teer Ain Iob4% Orkes Limareer, Domestic Sweitzer
Jaconsio
Sweitzer
Jamaica
Barre
California
Commodity prices hold firm as staples move at old rates
Trade volumes improve this week with broad staple stability. Coffee, rice, sugar and canned goods show firm or rising prices while meats, spices, dried fruits and imported items appear steady or higher, reflecting cautious demand and steady supply across markets.
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Rio
Java
Maracaibo
Santos
Caracas
la Guayra
Home Rio
Vailon
McInges
London
Muascatels
California
Muscatels
Valencia
Ondara
Vameen
Sicily
Smyrna
Brazil
Jared
Eureka
Iris
Fifa
C. Nee Jomestic
Im Wien Ee St
Honslean
Ireland
Grain Ex change Quiet Markets Amid Mixed Car Loadings
Market notes report dullness with no gale on call. Receipts list 21 cars from major lines including oats flour straw hay and corn. Prices shown for oats corn wheat and flour indicate modest activity as bulls retreat and bears gain edge.
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Grain Exchange
Pitsburg
Ft. Wayne
Chicago Railway
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Baltimore and Ohio
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Pittsburg and
Western
Bses
Sugar cured meat products and prices catalog
A mixed list of sugar cured and smoked pork items with unit prices and packaging terms. Includes bacon shoulders ham sausage fresh pork and pigs feet with prices per pound or per unit, and various container amounts such as barrels pails and tins.
Downbeat Wheat Market Leads Grain Decline Across Regions
Chicago wheat leads free liquidation as bear pressure drives prices lower. Corn and oats also ease with some buying spurred by export news. overall market weak, futures drift lower across Chicago New York Minneapolis Philadelphia and St Louis with mixed receipts and cautious demand.
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Chicago
New York
Northwest
Esterday
Ee Hess Park
Ees
Fed Saree Suort
John M. Oakley & Co
Sixth Street
Chicago Board of Trade
Grain Futures Mixed Across Markets Including Cincinnati Toledo and Duluth
Market notes show mixed activity in grains with wheat and corn varying by city. Cincinnati reports higher cash prices on pork products and firmer cheese while oats ease. Toledo sees steady cash and futures for wheat and corn dull but stable. Duluth lists lower wheat with No 1 Northern at 17 cents and December at 81 1 4 in closing quotes.
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O. v
Macnar Sans Moeleess Mae
Western Steam
Western Dairy
Elgin
Ohio Claw
Louis
Benier
Baltimore
Minneapolis
Northern
Philadelphia
Lowes
Leive
Cincinnati
Toledo
Duluth
Wool market steadies as demand remains firm and prices hold
Wool markets show strong demand across regions with high grade wools selling firm. Michigan Ohio and Territory fibers report steady to firm prices for combing, delaine and fine wools, while foreign wools hold firm with Australian lots at better prices. Pulled wools quiet yet steady in New York and Philadelphia markets.
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Michigan
Ohio
Ohio - Delaine
BO@ile
Trias
California
Philadelphia
Pennsylvanm
West Vinrrinia
New York
Italiana and Western
Canada
Tighe
Montana
Territorial
Foapee
Texas
Drygoods Market Holds Steady Amid Stormy Weather
New Years October 4 report notes no new tin for dry goods as stormy weather dampens demand and movement. Market tone remains strong with no change in general situation.
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Duchess of Albany
Hiy
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Muskingum
Longman’s Magazine
Great Britain
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Sixteenth Rd
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Negley Avenue
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Eighth Rd
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Liberty Street
Swelfth Ward
James Brooks
Arch Street
Thirteenth Car
Gane H. Garnett
Fifth Avenue
Saar Enea
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Castle Shannon
A. W. Lawson
J. E. Gilss
A. C. Watkins
Allequippa Place
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Ewing & Byers
Mra. E. A
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Avery Street
Fourth Ward
Allegheny
Tory
Orney
Janey
Thomas Theens
William Mahood
Spring Hill
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S. A. Dickie & Co
A. J. Capples
John W. Moore
Howe Street
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Black & Baird
John Flanpery
Grandview Avenue
James W. Drape & Co
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East End
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Dr. W. &. Taylor
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George Schmidt
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