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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1892

Page

3

Bears in Control Reading and St Paul Strong

Dull overall market with a strong undertone as Reading and St Paul show strength amid pressure. Sugar stock manipulation spurs rapid moves, New England tumbles after Goelet declines directory role, while Erie Burlington and others firm modestly before a late broad decline in prices.

Goelet Directory of New England St. Pauli Burlington Erie Manhattan Shorts

Weakness in Chicago Causes Grain and Provisions Decline

Reports of cholera spreading led to fear and cautious trading on the Board of Trade. Sellers dominated as September contracts faced heavy delivery risk, with Pardidge identified as the day’s top short seller and Cern dampened by frost failures and favorable government reports.

Chance Anz St Board of Trade Panera Pardridge Cern Tie Borng Gov

General markets show mixed grain prices and weak export demand

Market reports indicate lower prices for No 2 red and No 2 Northern while exports rise modestly. Futures and spot sales reflect heavy receipts, cholera fears, and soft outlooks for corn oats and wheat with some activity in options and freight markets.

Cholera Rumor Hits Markets Amid Weak Trading

In a unsettled markets day on August 31 brokers reported light change and a cautious mood as cholera rumors spread from New York to Philadelphia. Trading showed cautious activity with Duquesne traction and Philadelphia Company among the few movers, while overall prices softened and concerns about imports and health measures weighed on sentiment.

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Money market and bank clearings across U S cities

Money on call 2 per cent to 2 percent in New York with bids at 245. Prime mercantile paper 4 6 percent. Sterling exchange steady. Bank clearings and balances listed for New York Boston Philadelphia and other cities with August totals and year prior comparisons. Money rates vary across cities with several reports noting 3 percent or 6 percent on different instruments.

Eastern Exchange New York Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange Boston Clearing House Cnil New Tor Bostox Philadelystia BatTinons Louis Balaveres New York Exchange Grain and Flour Exchange Timothy Scott Chicago Pittsburg

Stock prices and railroad names in brief market notes

A compact list of railroad lines and companies appears with scattered price cues and ticker references. Mentions include Pennsylvania Railroad My Reading, Lehigh Navigation, Philadelphia & Reading, Northern Pacific, Santa Fe, and Little Rock & Fort Smith among others, alongside notes on common and preferred stocks and closing prices.

Pennsylvania Railroad Reading Hatfator York & Hiiadei Lehigh Valley Ecuseewepeseoee Lehigh Navigation Philadelphia BPG Northern Pacific Common Northern Pacife Cabinet Hecia Quiticyi Franklinv Einstein BE Itty Konranrge Ui Fitchburg i. Ee Wee Sae Ween Lng Fiint Pere M Santa Fe IRS Punt Pere Tamarack Agiee K.c.st. J Anniston Land Co Little Rock West End Land Co Iss Ateh Wis Gen Mi. Co

New York Metal Market and Cotton Prices Report

The New York metal market shows steadiness with copper and tin near steady levels amid dull activity. Cotton prices in Galveston and New Orleans remain easy with middling grades around 6 1/4 to 6 1/2 cents and futures settle lower for near months.

New York Lake Domerti GalvesTon Great Britain

Wheat prices hold steady as market reports mixed

Chicago area grain and livestock markets show December wheat at 73 cents per bushel No 2 Spring at 700, No 1 greens, barley steady in September, rye lower with new No 1 October, pork $10.75 per cwt lard at $7.374 per cwt bulk meats quiet while receipts and shipments vary.

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Coal Land Deal Near Pittsburgh Promises New Field

Negotiations for sale of about 1650 acres of coal land in Westmoreland County near the Allegheny line to a Pittsburgh capitalist company are underway and likely to close soon. Main vein tests show high quality coal priced at $75.99 per acre with 18 owners, plus nearby farming ground. A city agent leads the deal, with options on other tracts, signaling a rapid opening of a new high grade coal district and extensive future development.

Westmoreland County Allegheny County Pittsburg John Wesley Wilkinsburg Wesley Stanton Avenue Charles Schwan

August Trade Fair and Outlook for Autumn Prices

The August trade fair reports a decent wholesale market for general merchandise despite labor troubles. Prices favor sellers except for breadstuffs. demand remains steady and an autumn uptick is hoped if cholera stays distant. World wheat figures hint at a 209 million bushel shortfall from last year, with mixed country reporting. Prices for peaches, California prunes, and rice show varied movement with occasional scarcity in coffee markets in England.

New York State California Ile New Orleans Maine England London

Wisconsin Swiss Cheese Grades and Standards

A historical note outlines cheese grading standards for Wisconsin Swiss. It mentions milk content, aging, quality measures, and labeling practices, referencing specific varieties and regional dairy practices. The text emphasizes conformity to state rules and the perceived quality of Swiss cheese products.

Livestock Markets Show Sharp Declines at Central Yards

Receipts at Central yards East Liberty this week lag behind last week as reports warn of unfavorable outside conditions and price drops. Hog prices fall most while cattle show slow movement, with Monday and Thursday receipts around 1,100 to 1,600 pounds and top prices down about 10 to 15 cents per hundred.

Weongspar Central Yards East Liberty

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