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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae Disratca
New York
Hamburg
Fourth Avenue
Aothor
Pilsbury
P. & B. Traction
Pleasant Valley
Central Traction
Electric First Preferred
Philadelphia Company
Duquesne Traction
Citizens’ National Bank
Duquegne Traction
Wood Denand
Combe
Philadelphia
U. S
Citizens’ Nations Bank
Ahates F &B. Thom
Ceee Acnecee
Saecne
Ccccceretsaena Sens
Central Trac Foliares
Seconneers
Elphta
Ares Duquesne Triotion
Cccsseese
Zens National Bank
Eetseee
Sete Nneseree
Duquesne Traction Econemrey Seres SB
Stiares Dequesne Traction
Aeneee
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.
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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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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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Neady
Anary
Siegen
Milwaukee
Sarandon
Rockies
Sephrnber
Roy Qa
Novemler
Ball
Sige
Sto
Soc
Chicago
Grocksl
SMP Iloe
Janney
Rio
New Orleans
Western Prime
Western Steam
Potgo
Phi
Igo Steamer
Toige
Air Brie
Pennsylvania
St. Louis
Wise
Frado
Northern
Doluti
Isije
Baltimore
Kansas
Milwanker
Bertd Rer
Ensler
Darley
Cincinna
Chieses
M Saga
S&s
Jasmibe
Org
LANGE
Tench
Seal
Mix Sete
Heseswesassaees
Estern
Obbers Reese
Ancy
Stane Winter
Esht Winter
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.
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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.
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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.
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Weongspar
Central Yards
East Liberty
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Quickalleer
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Union Pacific
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Pittsburge
New Stock
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Ing
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Salem
Suga
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Ms Oace
Bor
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Val
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Leet Co
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Paris
Eesees
Ollan Palace
W. T
Rock
Pra
Paul & Dalat
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Indiana
Wil Street News
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad Company
Penneyvada Hailroad Company
Winslow, Lanier & Co
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Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Company
Financial Notes
Westinghouse Electric
G. Duquesne Traction
A. & M. Traction
Shorey Pleasant Valley
Tne
Morris and Brown
Sproul & Co
Hill & Co
Pinkerton
Long
Dunesne Traction
Morris & Brown
Lawrence & Co
Carothers and
Rea Bros. & Co
Ramsey
Stoney
J. D. Bailey
Rea Bros
Deacon White
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Edison Electric Light Company
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Jersey City
Bound Brook
Cincinnati
Ton
Dayton
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Boston Gazette Nya
Westinghouse Company
Upto Groga
New York and
Newland
Consumers Water Company
Montrose
Fair Hill
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Nat. Bank
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Bank
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Wheeling Gas Co
Pitt
Central Tractio Citizens
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la Nova M. Co
Cas West
P’se B. Co
Ioc U
Pittsburg Dispatch
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Forrign Financial
Lospex
Bank of England
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Newark
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Helen Cool
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Michael Moggolilio
Kelly Street
Lang Avenue
A.C Pucker
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Thirtieth
Thirty-first Streets
William Patterson
Webster Avennue
Perry Street
F. W. Sawers
Penn Avenue
K. G Bingham
Edith Street
Grandview Avenue
Cora Hastings
First Avenue
John K. Ewing & Co
Kate B. W. Herman
Norwood Avenue
Mayfield
Tenth Ward
Allegheny
Black & Baird
George Husack
A. Z. Byers & Co
William A. Black
William A. Emick
Aberheny
Virginia Avenue
Sheridan Avenue
T. Schaimer
Hilltop Real Estate
Birmingham Land Company
South View
James V. Kirk
Freton Southern Avenue
Hays Avenue
Marie Avenue
Lorenz Trageser
Southside
Scott & McMillen
Joseph F. Belfour
Goodrich
Lecock Streets
Fourth Ward
Allerheny
Denniston, Eiderkin & Co. Ltd
George Finley
William Anderson
Frankstown Avenue
East View Street
John Barth
Joseph Conners
Rowan Avenue
F. G. Hague
Saxton Alley
W. W. Elderkin
William A. Altman
J. W. Kirker
William M. Vogelson
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J. W. Smith
Maracabo
Padang
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Ohio
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Mackfresh
Alzo
Clapp
Anne Aranills
Jenny Linds
Stans
Cholee
Michigan
Dian
Ircen
Cipmr
Tuy
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Sons
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Avo Ie
Iliac Holmes
Lafferty
Sido
Associated Press
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York
Wisconsin
Tules
Erale
Eer
Timothy Hay
Daniel M’caffrey
Hay, Grain and Commission
Land MO
Svenur
Srokre
S_FINANCIAL
John M. Oakley & Co
DR. Sanden
Wilcore
Sanden Electric Co
Broadway
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