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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
6
Chicago and St Louis trade reports show wheat slipping to near day lows despite late gains in corn and oats. September wheat declined to around 90 to 91 cents with heavy selling by large holders and ongoing receipts from Minneapolis, while corn and oats fluctuated and provisions edged higher on live hog futures.
Cincinnati reports a brisk live stock market with cattle receipts fair at 766 and 500 cattle carried over. Hogs sold at strong prices, packing and butcher grades high, while calves and sheep showed mixed demand and steady to higher quotes across regions including Buffalo Pittsburg Chicago and New York markets.
New York reports mixed grain pricing with wheat slight declines on export worries, corn steady, oats firm, and soft markets in other staples. Minneapolis and Baltimore quote wheat varying by grade while receipts and shipments shift balance.
New York and Chicago market tidbits show butter mostly steady with high receipts, eggs uneven with Western seconds lower, cheese firm with daisies and twins quoted. Poultry alive prices hold, with spring chickens and fowls slightly varied. Kansas City notes eggs steady to down a fraction with fresh extras around 20 cents.
The New York coffee market opened barely steady with prices unchanged to down as much as five points due to weaker foreign markets and ample Brazilian receipts. The market closed with a net decline, with September and other months showing minor losses and a steady spot market for Rio No 7 and Santos No 4.
New York mining prices listed on July 31 include Alice at 2.10, Breece 0.05, Brunswick Consolidated 0.06, Comstock Tunnel stock 0.25, Comstock Tunnel bonds 0.15, Con- Cal and Va 0.91, Horn Silver 0.50, Iron Silver 0.95, Leadville Consolidated 0.03, Little Chief 0.0, Mexican 0.74, Ontario 4.00, Ophir 2.50, Small Hope 0.18, Standard 2.60, Yellow Jack incomplete.
R G Dun & Co reports mixed gains across sectors with the Southwest showing the strongest improvements. Finished steel quiet, cotton goods inquiries rising, and prices for leather and hides firm. Bank exchanges show a year over year drop while wholesale dry goods sales in Cincinnati edge up for fall delivery.
The Commercial Tribune will publish Sunday August 2 a story tracing the Society of Equity tobacco growers trust from birth to growth, examining the injury to members and the harsh conditions in the tobacco districts.
July 31 report notes strong demand for prints in the primary market with many houses yet to adjust prices. House trade with jobbers remains strong with several sizable orders. Gray goods ease while wool remains firm.
New Orleans plan to start Belt Railroad operations next Monday despite the Interstate Commerce Commission refusal to sanction the railroad tariff schedule. The Belt Railroad met today to pursue opening, with other railroads possibly refusing to cooperate and the question likely to go to the courts.
The New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company filed suit in the U S Circuit Court in Hartford challenging the federal act passed by Congress to limit railroad employees hours of service. The railroad attacks the law as unconstitutional and seeks relief from enforcement.
A horse competition at Coney Island promises a $1000 prize if any horse can clear seven feet one inch. St Patrick of the Madame Marantette stables is the standout rival, with Sunflower Chief Geronimo Filemaker Prince Roland Kruger and Little Tich among the principals. Judges are to be chosen by each side, and spectators will see horses trained at the river park Sunday.
Heuck's Opera House starts the season with Sure Shot Sam in two days. Lyric Theater begins August 31 with Lyman Howe films, then resumes regular season. People's Theater opens August 16 with The Ducklings. Lyceum opens August 2 with The Rocky Mountain Express. Standard opens August 22 with Arnold's Serenaders. Columbia starts late August with straight vaudeville featuring noted specialists.
Oscar Hammerstein plans a roof garden atop his Manhattan Opera House for high class musical entertainments. The project, filed with the Department of Buildings, aims to host concerts on the roof with combined orchestras from New York and Philadelphia and noted singers under conductor Cleofanti Campanini.
Progressive Cincinnatians merge the theatrical interests of Charles E. Barton and Louis C. Wiswell into a newly incorporated stock company in New Brunswick New Jersey. The firm adopts the Bar trademark.
Enthusiastic crowds at Lagoon praised veteran composer Sig. Liberati in farewell engagements. He thanked fans, encored repeatedly, and offered generous encores while a strong mix of classical and popular pieces pleased Cincinnati society. Manager Weaver plans possible future Lagoon appearances by the famed band.
A heat wave and popular Chester lake bathing beach promise a crush today. Swimmers flood the well filtered water with life-savers on duty. The beach opens at 7 am and by noon most dressing rooms in the big pavilion will be occupied. go early for space.
Alamond the roller skater always draws applause with his dances and comedy. Jeanette Adler sings and dances with her piccaninnies in a lively number. Miss Persons performs as a change artist and vocalist with catchy songs. Next week’s bill is set to be especially attractive.
The upcoming gathering at Coney Island brings together United Commercial Travelers of Cincinnati and vicinity, the White Owl Social Club of Newport, the Bellevue and Dayton Courts of Friendship, and the Ohio Valley Council of the National Union. Pete Baker, famed German comedian, heads next week's vaudeville lineup with songs dialect tales and yodeling. A rainstorm yesterday refreshed the area as merchants schedule a jewelers event at Coney Island next week.
Rollman & Sons closed a major commercial purchase on Fifth and Vine streets via Cleneay & Nourse for the Taft estate. The over 190000 dollar transaction includes bonuses paid to vacate current tenants. a five year lease will anchor a Wing street entrance to Rollman stores. J I Hill Co Morten Candy and Crown Clothing to vacate. contractors to remodel. A $8000 mission house also planned for Sisters of the Precious Blood on Montgomery Road. Architects Joseph Steinkamp and Constr uction Co involved.
A detailed list of property transfers and mortgages across Cincinnati areas includes numerous lot descriptions and dates, with several deeds recorded by residents and trustees. The document also advertises sealed proposals for a new school heating and ventilation system due by August 4 1908, with bid requirements and contract conditions.
Two and one half story frame houses on Columbia avenue near Walden owned by Henry Manly and on Wells street near Eighth owned by M. Y. Cooper with costs. A two and one half story frame residence on East Side avenue near South Side avenue owned by G. W. Snyder with cost 2000. A furniture company owned by Robert Mitchell with cost 1000.
A list of new cases in Common Pleas Court numbers 140,515 to 140,527 with plaintiffs, defendants, and counsel. Includes appeals, divorces, equitable relief, and damages claims such as Peter Phaler vs Gus Karlas. Vine Street Congregational arch for authority to sell property. John O Nell vs The Heekin Can Company for 10000. Joe Robertson vs Nellie Dunham. and Ora O Donnell v John J O Donnell.
An offer to translate English advertisements into Hindustani Bengali Tamil Telugu Burmese Gujarati and other Indian dialects at moderate rates. Core correspondence invited. Signed by M Hoosain Rangoon Burma India.
Cincinnati Board of Education invites sealed bids for excavations and concrete foundations for a new school on the Eleventh District site at Linn and Clinton with access to Armory avenue. Bids require 30 percent earnest and may cover separate or combined work. forms available at the architect or board offices. bids over 500 dollars subject to board reserve.
Sealed proposals from coal suppliers are due August 15 1908 to furnish coal for one year at the Ohio Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans Home in Xenia. Bids must specify steam lump three quarters run of mine and domestic lump coal types with delivery to Home grounds. The Financial Officer Thomas J Collins reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Federal Building Chicago invites sealed proposals for wood oats hay and straw to supply Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana camp needs for Aug 10 to Sep 30 1988. Submissions due Aug 5 1908 in triplicate with envelopes marked Proposals for Wood and Forage to Lt Col W W Robinson Jr Chief Quartermaster.
Chief Quartermaster invites sealed proposals in triplicate for forage and straw delivery from Oct 1 1908 to Jun 30 1909 at Chicago Forts Sheridan Benjamin Harrison Thomas Brady Wayne and other posts. Sealed envelopes must be labeled Proposals for Forage and addressed to the Quartermasters of the listed posts. Information available on request.
Notice to John G Gee that Anna ae filed petition for divorce alimony and custody in Case No 140 460 of the Common Pleas Court of Hamilton County Ohio the cause will be heard in Cincinnati Ohio on or after September 7 1908 Bates and Meyer attorneys for the plaintiff
Wanted able bodied men ages 19 to 35 for the U S Marine Corps. Must be native born or have first papers. Excellent opportunity to see the world with good pay clothing rations quarters medical and attention free. Apply at Recruiting Office Block Cincinnati O.
General Depot Jeffersonville Ind invites sealed proposals in triplicate for miscellaneous quartermaster supplies required for Manila P I bids due 10 am August 20 1908. Preference to domestic production. Information via depot and New York. Right to reject any bid. George Ruhlen Asst Qr Mr General U.S. Army Depot QM.
U S Engineer Office Wheeling West Virginia calls for sealed proposals to build a power house at Dam No 13 on the Ohio River. Bids due by 0 a m central time August 31 1908. Information on application to Captain Engineers F Mans Treter.
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