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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
9
Chicago markets show a strong finish for wheat driven by small Argentine shipments and light weekly world supplies. Corn declines 3 cents as traders weigh smaller receipts and oats ease on favorable new crop outlook. provisions firm with hogs light.
Commodity price report from New York and several markets shows wheat steady to higher on small receipts after early declines, corn and oats firm or quiet, with several regional notes. Receipts and futures bids vary by location, including Minneapolis, Duluth, St. Louis, and Kansas City, reflecting mixed demand and export activity.
Chicago Great Western reports earnings for the first week of April with net income 142,398 and earnings per share 4,340. Rio G Southern shows 9,222 Enc and 850 from July 1, with total income 473,888 and 8,721 in earnings.
In St Louis on April 6 the tariff table shows light fines for small infractions and heavy penalties for major violations concerning textile and clothing imports. minor duties applied to fabric and tub washing noted.
On April 16 in Toledo Clover seed prices were 12 dollars for cash, 1 dollar for April, 7.47 dollars for October. Timothy seed priced at 15 dollars for prime quality and Alsike at 13 dollars for prime quality.
April 16 report from New Orleans notes Primo cotton seed oil at 42 cents.
Cincinnati markets April 16 report receipts and shipments for cattle hogs sheep across multiple cities. Cattle supply large with slow demand and prices easing. heavy and feeder cattle steady to higher, cows mixed. hogs opened steady then weaker with limited demand. fat cattle and calves quoted with varied ranges. regional notes include East Buffalo Pittsburg St Louis Kansas City Chicago New York figures and pricing.
A New York Philadelphia syndicate has offered to purchase all Lehigh Valley stock held by Lake Shore & Michigan Southern. NY Central interests may favor the bid, with talks of NYSE listing opposed by LV President E B Thomas. The group previously bought Erie Lehigh holdings totaling 20 000 shares and plans a price near 52 a share.
The pig iron market reports some pickup in transactions in April versus February and March. Demand for finished goods rises while pig iron stays dull and underconsumed, with stocks easing in the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys and prices remaining irregular and weak.
R H Bartholomew secretary of Tower Wheel Company Springfield was brought to the city by Detective Kincaid to answer a defrauding charge over a $150 check returned marked no funds. The warrant was issued by F H Zumstein Livery and Cab Company after the check was presented. In Police Court Bartholomew was dismissed as the Zumstein Company called the affair a mistake.
A crowd gathered on Sixth and Walnut streets last night when a young man collapsed in the street in front of a street car. John Fitzgerald, 18, of Mills avenue Norwood, was taken to City Hospital with a nervous spasm, revived, and sent home.
Customer requests Commercial Tribune patterns for accompanying designs. Fill out name address city state and mail to Fashion Department Cincinnati with 10 cents per pattern. Patterns shipped from New York factory after several days.
The article describes a circular skirt with corsage Empire waist and darts for a flattering full silhouette. It explains two options, 8 yards of 24 inch material for medium size, sizes 22 to 32, pattern No. 6078, and a ten cent price.
The jury in Criminal Court found Charles C. Breuer not of sound mind and not a danger to the public. Probate Judge Malsbury ordered care by his wife Georgia Lee Breuer. guardian Stanley Howdle was appointed six weeks ago. Dr Juettner and Dr Davis testified Breuer suffers paranoia and paresis. County Prosecutor Rulison seeks confinement in Longview.
Judge James B. Swing yesterday appointed J. F. Ankenbauer receiver of the Porter Iron Roofing and Corrugating Company on petition by Spencer Ford a stockholder and creditor. The firm is insolvent with $20 000 capital and Ford is an indorser for $4 200. Cabell & Kohl represent the plaintiff.
In separate actions Sarah Van Zile sues the city in Superior Court for injuries from a sidewalk hole on Walnut Street near Lodge Alley, claiming thirteen weeks of crippling damage. In the other case Andrew Binz, executor of Dora Binz, and attorneys seek $2000 from the Supreme Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen of Texas on a policy issued to Philip Binz, arguing the local and Grand Lodges were subordinate to the Supreme Lodge despite a 1907 Franklin County ouster judgment.
Emma Leaver seeks divorce from Harry M. Leaver and restoration to Emma Wessel. She alleges he induced $300 for silverware and linen, then went to Chicago with silverware and her gold watch and ring and pawned them. She says he was often jailed in Chicago.
Judge Malsbury dismissed a citation against Louis Meader over alleged asset disclosure in the Eliza Meader matter. Executor Alex Pappenheimer authorized to turn over 26 shares of Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co stock to Katherine Bergmann found among Herman W Feust’s effects, per next of kin Maxmilliana M Elsa Feust, who stated decedent intended Bergmann receive the stock for services. The Henry Curth estate was appraised at $10,000 for personal property.
Probate notices list guardian August Rendigs for Helen M. Rendigs 17 with realty and personal property totals. Various estates filed include Reichert 800 Warder 12000 Hartung 3000 Zachman 1550 De Charms 7500 Hobbs 350 and others, with appraisals for Emma Herrier Was Emily Creagh Walter Phillips Joseph Parvis Mary Glover Myron Harvey McDonald and more.
In Dayton Walter Critchlow faces mail law charges after a trial. Miss Elliott testified amid court warnings as the jury for another Ironton bootlegging case failed to reach a verdict. Kinard Eakins and W S Shore pleaded guilty and were fined and jailed. Bankruptcy filings against John Stengel Company of Dayton move forward with Thomas J. Callahan named receiver. National Meter Company sues Norwood for funds on water meters. Elmwood Place switchman Walter Lyon files bankruptcy with debts of 342 dollars.
Today's departures include Pomeroy at 5 p.m. and Maysville at 11 p.m. Madison Lizzie Bay 5 p.m. Louisville City of Cincinnati 5 p.m. Advertised departures show Virginia tomorrow at 5 p.m. Daily schedules vary with Sundays and Saturdays restrictions across multiple ports.
The Ohio River at Cincinnati measured 37 feet 9 inches at 6 p m yesterday and was sliding downward after cresting. Local officials warned residents along the riverbank to monitor levels as waters receded.
The excerpt lists yesterday departures from the port including the Greenland to Charleston the Courier to Maysville Kentucky to Madison and the City of Louisville to Louisville. Today arrivals include the Tama from Pomeroy the Courier from Maysville the Lizzie Bay from Madison and the City of Cincinnati from Louisville.
Rivers report varied readings with towns like Pittsburg Wheeling Madison Louisville Evansville Cairo and St Louis noting rises falls and cooler weather. Vessels The Harry Brown and Wash Honshell made arrivals and departures on the Upper Ohio Lower Mississippi and St Louis routes.
City drug clerks meet to enforce shorter hours and Sunday closing of drug stores under state pharmacy laws. Dr Zwick supports the move with Ohio Valley Druggists Association members. Officers elected include Emil Kraft as President W Mikesell and Eric Krebs as Vice Presidents A Vossmeyer as Secretary and E J Gibbons as Treasurer.
Union Central Life Insurance directors meet April 25 to decide potential removal from Cincinnati and possible scrapping of the Fourth and Race street skyscraper project. County tax officials note if moved out of state the company would face higher taxes on assets, with mortgages totaling about 60 million dollars. Other items include broker J. G. Cooper building four brick houses on St Leger Place. sales and leases of multiple properties. a new $30,000 Ohio Electric Railway depot planned for Springfield. and Inverness Country Club seeking new quarters with a proposed forty-acre site back of Newport.
Real estate notices list numerous transfers and leases in Cincinnati area properties. Items include Lot 47 Clifton Heights to Lanson M Cobdper, city land conveyances to the City of Cincinnati, multiple lots in Euclid Land Association, and leases with varying terms and prices. Notable parcels include Davis Cassat sub lots, Elsmere subdivision, and properties along Race Street, Madison Road, and Western avenues.
Charles Lahman of Millville Butler County Ohio phoned police saying a passing automobile sideswiped his buggy on the Dike near his home. He said he was thrown head first and that the car did not stop. He gave the vehicle number and an investigation is planned.
Dr. J. D. Buck spoke at Roopie's Institute on The Riddle of the Universe. He argued that all living creatures possess consciousness until death, but humanity alone is aware of the fact that they live.
Merion and Dakota avenues addition to residence and two story garage owned by W D Klausman cost 7000 dollars. A two and one half story brick concrete and stone structure on the west side Mont emtene opposite Duckcreek road Hen Serving owner cost 4500 dollars. Alterations and additions at 2139 West Eighth street William Brackman owner cost 3500 dollars.
A list of civil actions filed including E Spencer Ford versus The Porter Iron Roofing and Corrugating Co for a receiver. Martin Stober versus H H Amirkhanlies for 5000 damages. Herman Duhme versus George C Carter for 396 39. Crawer Manufacturing Co versus The George H Jung Co on appeal. Charles Miller versus Ellis Hosiery Co on appeal. John Church Co versus C E Reth Treasurer for injunction. Hall and Montgomery against Forest Lumber on appeal. Emma Leaver versus Harry M Leaver for divorce. Andrew Bing executor against the Supreme Lodge of the A O of U W for 2000. Sarah Van Zille versus City of Cincinnati for 5900 damages.
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