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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1892

Page

3

New England Stock Steadies After Boston and Maine Readings Deal

Speculation centered on New England stock after yesterday's Boston and Maine Reading deal. Early volume hit 20 000 shares with the price opening near 4 1 2 cents, rising to 4 5 8 5 before slipping, then closing near 4 4 4. Other active issues moved mixed while some rails and metals showed gains amid a wary market.

New York The Stock Exchange New England Boston Maine Reading Post Exchange Maine-Reading Adeen Susquehanna and Western Colorado Coal and Iron Rose General Electric National Woll Teaneactions Minneapolis St. Louis

Wheat Prices Fall to Year’s Low Amid Weak Grain Market

Chicago Oct 27 Wheat futures slid to the lowest price of the year for December delivery, closing near 7 cents a bushel down 2 cents from last night. Corn and oats also declined as rye weakened further. hogs and ribs moved lower for several contracts. Market talked of potential grain sidetracks and scarce elevator space as shippers hesitated to load.

Cmiaco Int Bulalo St. Louis Sike Dewand Cood Minnesota Sie Prairie Timothy

General Markets Report From New York and Midwest Trading

Market notes show quiet and weak receipts across grains and alternative commodities. Wheat futures and spot prices fluctuate with mixed demand, while corn and oats trade firm or steady at several U.S. hubs including Minneapolis St Paul Philadelphia and St Louis.

New York Northern Sic Milwaukee Igc Slice Ifage Inc Deecenber Pebousry New Orleans Western Steam Danny Feocy Minneapolis United States GSig@ito Tyo Duluth Superior B&jc Philadelphia Lee Pennsylvania Creamery Pennsylvania

Wall Street Dull Yet Mixed as Election Near

Local and general financial news note a dull market with weak prices and limited new demand. Brokers expect cautious near term moves until after the election, highlighting traction stocks like Duquesne and P. A. M. traction with Philadelphia Company and Westinghouse Airbrake as stronger issues amid mixed signals in the industry and railroad notes from Boston to New York.

Duquesne Traction Central Traction Philadelphia Company Westinghouse P. & J. Traction A.& M. Traction Union Switch and Signal United States New York New York Brake Company Wheeling Johnson Company Eastern Reading Hicker Sig Enac Duquesne Philadelphia Pleasant Valley Tmon Sixnal P. & B. Traction Ata Gly Rhuaetans Traction Central Citizens United States Glass LaNoria Red Cloud Consignee P. & BR. Traction A. & M. Traction Do. Gs Haffreld News

Stock market closing quotations and electric stock notes

Closing quotations from Philadelphia Boston and New York markets show bids and asks for banks rail firms and utilities. Listings include Allegheny National Bank Pittsburgh First National Bank Cleveland Wheeling Gas Company Lehigh Navigation Westinghouse Electric Fort Wayne Electric Detroit Electric and Northern Pacific common and preferred shares.

Cals Sea Allegheny Nat Bank Bank of Pittsburg Pitts Cam Gpc Wheeling Gas Ca Citizens’ Traction Pleasant Valley Union S. & Yo Co UN. & &8. Co. Ae McEbiactal Airbrake Co U. CableCal U. 8 Glass On U. Ss. Glass Co Philadelphia Aske Falo Saan Lehigh Waller Orig Lehigh Navigation Aneas Philadelphis Eric Northern Pacific Boston Westinghouse Electric Fort Wayne Electric Detroit Elestric Swasee

Boston Stocks Closing Prices Ledger Clip

Boston stocks closing prices list various railroads and utilities, including Atchison Tos/Northwestern Vermont New England Boston and Maine pairings, Allouez Mining, Fitchburg, Calumet and Heels, Mass Central, Mex Cent, and Cent Mining, with brief shorthand entries and prices noted in a dense financial clipping.

Boston Atchison & Tos N. VY N. England Boston & Maine Allouez M. Co New Bosin & Mont Etra Fitchburg Calumet & Heels Mass Bellea Pnone

Monetary rates steady amid firmer market with varied Bank clearings

Money on call held at five percent amid steady discount rates of five point six. Sterling exchange eased with bankers' bills quoted around four thousand eight hundred eighty nine dollars and forty four cents for 30 day bills, and four thousand eight hundred thirty nine for demand. City clearings and balances listed for New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore and other hubs with mixed results. bar silver in London priced at 39 116 d per ounce.

Eastern Exchange New York Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange Boston Priladelyaia Battimmone Bala Kate Cutoaco New York Exchange Agid Steking Exchange Louis Crxommatt New York Exchange Mauris Sane Eee London

London Bank of England reserve and bullion figures update

The weekly Bank of England report shows reserves to liabilities rising to 41.35 percent from 40.08 percent and bullion withdrawn on balance at 357000 pounds. Other updates include French gold and silver movements, London market quotes for stocks and bonds, and short term money rates around 1 to 1 1/4 percent.

London Bank of England Bank of Ngland Bank of France New York Pennsylvania Ohio Canadian Pacific Erie Illinois

Iron and steel trade shows brighter outlook for winter

The Iron Age notes a more cheerful tone in the iron and steel trade with optimism for the winter. Billet market in Pittsburg and Wheeling is mostly bare for November and December, while foundry and forge prices firm under Southern furnaces. Steel rail trade remains dull with few inquiries as order books thin. A makers meeting next week draws strong interest.

New York Speeil Pittsburg Wheeling

Pig Iron Warrants Move Downward Amid Steel Market Shifts

A special cable reports pig iron warrants easing with steady downward drift. Scotch prices showed early firmness from bear-interest buying amid cash-warrant scarcity. Tin plate activity rose for American accounts, while Morristown tin plate works halted and over 100 mills were idle.

Morriston Tin Plate

New York Metal Prices Steady in Early Market

New York metal market reports steady demand with American tin and copper values listed. Prices include copper around 166 to 175 per unit and tin near 2050 to 2060, with lead and other metals showing firm footing in early trading.

New York

When Nature Needs Assistance It May Be Best

Instructional note on prompt aid and the use of remedies when signs of illness appear, referencing a remedy associated with the California Fig Syrup Co. The passage highlights timely care and careful use of available treatments in illness.

California Fig Syrup Co

Fourth Avenue Realty Sold to Syndicate of Attorneys

The properties at Nos 184 and 186 Fourth Avenue Wilkinsburg changed hands from Henry A. Weaver Co to a syndicate of local attorneys for Hartman heirs. The two brick houses will be remodeled into law offices and the sale price was $25,000. The firms also note other Wilkinsburg transactions including a 11 acre estate sale at Fifth Avenue and Neville Street for $32,500.

Wilkinsburg Fourth Avenue Henry A. Weaver & Co Hartman Heirs P Oroperty W. A. Herron & Sons E. &. Jaffrey New York City Fifth Avenue Neville Street Daum James M. Wilkinson William Loefner W. E. Schmertz, Jr Robert C. Schmertz First National Bank of Penn Avenue Wond Street George W. Ache Joseph Lowere Joseph Haughes Nineteenth Ward Negley Avenue Mr. Ache Reed B. Coyle & Co Fidelity Title and Trust Watson -Place Tenth Ward Allegheny Louis F. Falck Eleventh Ward Allemeny Davis Avenue Eckert Geupen Byers & Co Fort Pitt Land Company Thomas E. Clark Borough of West Bellevue Avalon Station Second Street Baxter, Thimpson & Co Moore & Kelly Bank of Commerce Brushton Station Bennett Street A. J. Pentecost Gray Amanda Pilmer Washington Avenue Eleventh Street Southside J. Martin Shafer F. B. Tomb & Co Stewart & Kerralot Boundary Street Reuben Joseph N. Baiah Mill Street F. B. Tomb J. Kiner South Street

Grain and Feed Markets Show Weakness Amid Presidential Interest

Grain and feed slip further while grocery staples and dairy hold firm. Dressed poultry demand rises with prices higher as overall trade in Pittsburg and surroundings remains steady though the presidential contest looms. A Chicago dispatch notes over 10 000 freight cars tied up on Western tracks with full elevators from Toledo to Buffalo and a looming rail blockade risk.

Pittsburg Chicago Dispatch Chicago Toledo Buffalo

Grain and Flour Exchange Bids and Offers Report

Grain and Flour Exchange sales on call today with two cars sacked winter wheat bran bid at 1500 dollars and other bids and offers visible.

Grain and Flour Exchange

Food Prices and Market Listings Include Broad Range of Goods

The column lists numerous goods from brown middlings and timothy to dried fruits, canned goods, dairy, eggs, poultry, fruits and vegetables, and staples with varied prices. It notes California sultans, Currants, prunes, pears, lemons, oranges, and a wide array of frozen and preserved foods, plus farm and market items.

Jersey Cape Cod Jamaica

Cotton Prices and Trading Snapshot from New Orleans

Cotton markets show steady if uneven movement with mid and low middling levels quoted. Receipts, shipments, and stock tallies appear across multiple centers, including exports to the continent and domestic sales.

Livaekroot Tim Anil Mtures

Sick Headache Crpe Items Reported in Lisbon

Fragmentary OCR notes list sick headache complaints tied to various foods or remedies such as crepes and liver pilla. The entries mention feet Pia and Piita persons or places, with unclear context about victims or reactions.

Live Stock Market Roundup From Multiple Markets

East Lincoln and Chicago report varied cattle, hogs, and sheep prices. Cattle steady to strong with Texas steers firm, hogs trading near yesterday’s higher ranges, and sheep and lambs showing steady to stronger tendencies depending on grade and region.

Associated Preas New York Reeves Kansas Texas Indianatear Chicago the Evening Journal Rangers Owen Cincinnati

Grain market report from Toledo Milwaukee Cincinnati and more

Grain prices drift with cash and futures showing mixed moves across markets. Wheat and corn trends vary by region with receipts and shipments listed for flour, wheat, corn, oats and cloverseed, while bacon pork and whiskey trade provide minor activity.

Toledo Milwaukee Baltimore Rio Kansas City Oige

General Flagler Reports Inadequate Militia Armament Funding

General Flagler, Chief of Ordnance, to the War Department outlines his annual report for the bureau. He notes the militia arming and equipment appropriation remains insufficient as modern arms cost over three times 1808 levels. The last session reduced the annual $200,000 appropriation to $175,000, still far short of state needs.

Washinecton Flagler War Department Con Aig

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