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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1908
Page
9
Chicago wheat futures rose on May options amid limited offers and strong demand from shorts and bulls. Corn and oats also firm while provisions dipped on May sales and hog price declines. May wheat closed higher, while July and September eased. receipts and world supply figures showed mixed signals.
Agricultural pricing across New York Chicago Kansas City St Louis and Milwaukee shows firm to higher trends in wheat corn and rye with mixed futures. No. 2 red wheat at $1.03% elevator and $1.03% fob afloat while May and July lead on strong stats. corn No. 2 nominal at 72c fob afloat. oats and rye steady to firm with various regional receipts and shipments noted.
Wheat prices show May at 1.037 and July at 1.02 dollars per bushel with No 1 hard at 1.07 to 1.08, No 1 Northern at 1.055 to 1.06, No 2 Northern 1.03 to 1.04. Oats and bran and flour ranges listed for patent, clear, and bulk grades.
It was learned that a European company will issue 40 million dollars of first mortgage 4 percent bonds for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Kuhn, Loeb & Co. will manage the issue, secured by a first mortgage on New York terminal properties.
The London tin market held at £144 5s while futures eased to £142 18s 8d. Copper eased to £58 spot and £58 10s futures. New York quotes steady with electrolytic at $12.62 to $12.75. Lead fell in London to £13 18 4d but closed at $3.97 to $4. Lead and spelter steadiness noted. St Louis reported Lead at $3.92 and Spelter at $4.55.
Kansas City and New York report mixed dairy prices with eggs steady and receipts varying. Butter firm in New York and Chicago. cheese ranges and per case details given. poultry markets show alive birds firm with limited changes in prices and dressed meat weak in some spots.
April 21 price list cites Adams Con .05 Alice 2.00 Breece .10 nswith Con .10 Comstock Tunnel .41 Comn California and Virginia .49 Iron Silver 1.00 Leadville Con .05 Little Chief .05 Ontario 4.% Ophir 2.44 Potosi .16 Savage 30 Nevada .37 Small Hopes .18 Stand ard 1.60
The Toledo market report shows Clover seed priced at 12.50 cash 11.50 apy and 7.55 for October deliveries. Timothy prime is listed at 2.15.
New Orleans and Peoria market notes report cotton seed oil at 42 cents per pound and whisky at 1.28 dollars per gallon on April 21. Prices reflect early trading levels and may indicate regional demand shifts.
A list of cases filed in Common Pleas Court numbers 159,721 to 139,733 including divorces, foreclosures, appeals, mortgage authority, quiet title actions, and damages. Notable defendants/plaintiffs include Christoph Zinhser, Jennie Zinhser, Minnie B. Hadley, Evanston Christian Church trustees, Bernard Menke, William A. Boone, City of Cincinnati, Mary E. Burke, Florence P. Wuest, and Mary Fey. The Superior Court case 63,934 features The T. F. McClure & Song Co. versus The Louis Drach Construction Co. for 19,534.
James Lewis, 26, a glassblower from Hartford City Indiana, was found wandering along the river front and taken to the Hammond Street Police Station. He suffers from amnesia and did not know his city or how he arrived. He was sent to the City Hospital.
Chief Millikin and Mayor Markbreit seek council action to appoint a Police Corporal. Water Works plans new mains to connect Western Pumping Station with Price Hill at an estimated 25000 dollars. Coal contract for Western Station awarded to Fairmont Coal Company at 2520 dollars. second lowest bid but best sample. Birth returns show 122 for the week with 131 deaths versus last week. All bids for fire engines rejected for being too high. Charles Mueller named sanitary policeman replacing the late John Frank.
The suit of Daniel W. Murphy against John J. Ryan for $25,000 is in Superior Court. Ryan admits a disturbance in Murphy’s saloon after midnight but denies intent to injure or draw a revolver. He claims he acted to protect himself and denies permanent injury to Murphy.
Miss Jeannette Elliott of Dayton was arraigned in the United States Court on contempt charges for differing statements to the district attorney and the jury. Judge Thompson fined her $5 and costs after she confessed to the misstep, while other witnesses in the Critchlow case were cited to appear later. The report also notes actions against Heekin Spice Company over vanilla flavoring, and proceedings involving whisky confiscation, a bank claim against People's Gas and Electric Light, a bankruptcy case for Edward Drachmann, and Weber Foundry bid rejection amid bankruptcy proceedings.
Appraised personal estate totals 140 936 54 with real estate 21 200 and cash assets including 2 030 gold 2 000 currency 6 706 14 bank deposits. The report notes 1 000 Gambrinus Stock Co shares 36 000 and Cincinnati Street Railway stock 14 200. Several estates and administrations are listed with various values and beneficiaries.
Thirteen attorneys working on God's Bible School matters appeared before Judge Pfleger and reached a settlement basis. Frank Kemper, ancillary trustee, will resign, and for the next three months the school's financial affairs will be overseen to stabilize operations.
Winfred L. Scott seeks a divorce from Magdalena Hasher Scott for alleged desertion in Norwood. George E. Mills represents the case. Charles G. Wuest alleges his wife Florence P. Wuest ran away last April 15 and seeks divorce plus restoration of her maiden name. Mary E. Burke sues William J. Burke for divorce, alimony, and restoration to maiden name Mary B. Edwards, citing cruelty. Christoph Zinhser files for divorce from Jennie Zinhser, alleging she refuses to live with him. they married in May 196.
In Circuit Court Henry Laykamp sues Leo Schweitzer in quo warranto seeking ouster from Kennedy Heights Village Marshal. Schweitzer allegedly won last November's election but failed to qualify. Laykamp was appointed February 18 to serve until 1910. Bennett and Utter represent petitioner.
The In Solvency Court filed an appraisal showing personal property 111000 plus improved real estate 87000 and unimproved real estate 127000 totaling 525921.83. George Merrell of William S Merrell Chemical Co reported omitting debtor Samuel W Spears from assignment as a potential repayment. County Auditor Richardson said census blanks for soldiers of late wars are ready. Juvenile Court arrest of Louis Silberblatt 22 for alleged influence on a sixteen year old girl.
The River column lists departures from Maysville Madison Lizzie Bay Louisville and Pomeroy with listed times. The Ohio River at Cincinnati stood at 27 feet 6 inches and falling as of 6 p m yesterday.
The departures yesterday included The Queen City to Pittsburg, Greenland to Pomeroy, Courier to Maysville, Kentucky to Madison, and City of Cincinnati to Louisville. Today The Courier from Maysville, Lizzie Bay from Madison, and City of Louisville from Louisville are due. The river forecast calls for a small rise upstream to Catlettsburg, Kanawha falling, with a possible late rise at Cincinnati.
Pittsburg reports the Davis Island Dam at 12.2 feet and falling. Wheeling shows the river at 15 feet and stationary. Louisville notes canal depth 10 feet with falls up to 29.7 feet, fair and cooler. Evansville river 32.1 feet and falling. Cairo 40.9 feet and falling. Bealer Beaver arrived from Lower Mississippi at 8:30 a.m. City of Battle from St Louis at 3:30 a.m. St Louis river 15.9 feet and falling, Peters Lee departed for Memphis.
David Jacobs aged 58 pioneer jeweler of Cincinnati died yesterday morning at Jewish Hospital after an operation. He was senior member of D. Jacobs & Co. Survived by widow a daughter Miss Rose Jacobs and three sons Julius Arthur Edwin. He belonged to Royal Arcanum Jewelers League of New York and B'nai B'rith. Funeral tomorrow afternoon at residence 2% Albany avenue with services, burial Judah Torah Cemetery Lick Run.
The Cincinnati Chapter of Architects met at the Burnet House to oppose aiding the Building Code Commission until the commission completes its proposed ordinance. Members debated conferring with the commission and disbanding a plumbing committee, with one urging continued architect-led work despite the commission’s involvement.
Property deals include William BP Devon and Stephen Coles at Fifth and John streets with multiple lot dimensions, Joseph Himelfarb to Frederick A Bien, Rosa Hodges to Michael Hodges, and numerous sub lot transfers in North Walnut Hills Fairmount Madisonville Elmere and Camden City sub areas. Leases include Philip Koch at 875 East Rockdale Avenue and Joseph Himelfarb five year lease on Wesley Avenue. Units involve parcels on Wesley Avenue Wesley Avenue Clark Street Court Street Baymiller Street and Central Avenue with various sizes. The Suburban Real Estate Co. also transfers Lot 413 in Elsmere sub.
Nonresident owners of property along Josephine Dorchester and Ringgold streets are notified as the Cincinnati City Council passes a 1908 plan to grade curb and pave Josephine Street with wood blocks. Assessments will be collected over ten years with bonds issued and city funds cover non specially assessed costs.
Fragmentary listing notes owners Harriet Streets Acme Veneer Company Victor street and Charles Bowman with costs and addresses. Mentions a one and a half story brick residence on Woodlawn near Price and a two story brick at 2159 Montana Avenue with owners Frank Koenigkramer and others.
No 360 California avenue Chicago NL states Christoph Zinhser filed for divorce against her in Case No 139721 Common Pleas Court Hamilton County Ohio. Hearing set on or after June 8. Bratz and Meyer attorneys represent.
The Greene Line steamer sails for Maysville and points via Sycamore at 11 p.m. daily. Louisville and intermediate routes leave foot Main Street at 5 p.m. daily, with Sunday service at 9 a.m. Kentucky River freight is received daily. Tel numbers M 1457 and M 1397.
Fare Memphis inc runs fast freight and passenger service from Broad Way wharfboat with Georgia Lee leaving Friday April 24 at 5 p.m. serving Lower Ohio Meme Vicksburg Pine Bluff and way points. Peters Lee follows May 1. Office E Front Phone Main 118 air boat Ph Main 859 J F Ellison Supt and General Agent.
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