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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1908

Page

7

Wheat market slips on profit taking and damp crop signals

Chicago August 4 profit taking weakens local grain markets as wheat falls to the low 93 to 94 cent range for September while corn and oats also ease. Reports of Northwest crop damage and a weak Liverpool market weigh on sentiment. futures close mixed with subdued demand and heavy provisions. Local receipts include 734 cars for Minneapolis, Duluth and Chicago wheat, 285 corn, 289 oats.

Chicago Shorts Liverpool Neal Bradstreet Minneapolis Duluth Renee

Cattle and Hogs Prices Hold Steady Across Markets

Cattle receipts light but market oversupplied with near 500 stale cattle. Steers and cows range from $3 to $6.25 for various grades while heavy stockers and bulls show steadier demand. Hogs trade slower with prices $6 to $7 for fat hogs and slight declines from yesterday. Sheep and lambs steady to weaker for lower grades with top quality remaining firm. Regional reports from East Buffalo to Chicago show mixed activity and price levels.

Bologna Commercial Tribune East Buffalo Pittsburg ST. Louis Chicago New York Kansas City Texas

Wheat and commodity market roundup across major cities

New York reports mixed grain trading with wheat prices slipping to around 1.01 to 1.08 a bushel as stocks rise and liquidations hit. Corn and oats show varied spot and futures moves while Texas and Midwest hubs note steady hay, steady to weaker rye, and mixed fat and fiber commodity prices across markets.

New York Duluth Manitoba Bogota Central America Continent S. A Commercial Tribune Toledo Baltimore Kansas City Minneapolis St.louis Timothy East Track

Brick residences sell in Cincinnati area auctions

Two and one half story brick homes on Edwards Road near Erie Avenue owned by Harry Weston and on Burch Avenue near Erie Avenue owned by M Y Cooper. Four two story brick houses at 4283 and 4285 Colerain Avenue owned by T C Kirby with costs listed as 3600 and 2000.

Edwards Road Erie Avenue Harry Weston Burch Avenue M. Y. Cooper Colerain Avenue T. C. Kirby

London tin market slips as London and New York prices diverge

Sharp turn in London tin with spot at £136 15s and futures £138, while New York shows stronger copper and lead prices. London iron edges higher. local metals markets vary, with limited offerings and mixed domestic quotes for foundry and soft steel products.

St, Louis York London New York Lake Standard, Foundry Cleveland Northern Southern Do Soft

River Departures Report from Greenland Courier

The River section lists today’s departures with times for Greenland at 65 p.m. and the City of Cincinnati at 5 p.m. The Courier notes LIZZIE BA among names for dispatches.

Greenland Courier Lizzie BA City OF Cincinnati

Advertised Departures and River Stage Update

Notices list daily departure times for Pomeroy Maysville and Louisville trains or stages with 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. times and a Sunday exception. River report notes the Ohio River at Cincinnati stood at 12 feet yesterday and was falling at 6 p.m. local time.

Pomeroy Maysville Satuay Louisville Ohio Cincinnati

Flotsam and Jetsam Port Weather and Schedules

Departures yesterday included the Greenwood to Pomeroy Courier to Maysville Madison and Indiana to Louisville. Today arrivals show the Greenland from Charleston Courier from Maysville Lizzie Bay from Madison and City of Cincinnati from Louisville. Rain and cooler weather observed with Ohio River forecast predicting continued fall. The Greenland leaves at 5 p.m. from Sycamore street, Courier at 11 p.m. from Sycamore, Lizzie Bay at 6 p.m. from Main, City of Cincinnati at 5 p.m. from Main. Coal arrives aboard Catherine Davis and Conroy. Robert P. Gilham passed upstream with empties for Kanawha.

Greenwood Pomeroy Courier Maysville Kentucky Madison Indiana Louisville Greenland Charleston Lizzie Bay City of Cincinnati Ohio River Ohio Cincinnati Greene Line Sycamore Street All Way Way Ports Main Street Way Catherine Davis Conroy Robert P. Gilham

News From Other Ports

River levels and arrivals listed for Pittsburg Louisville and St. Louis ports. Vessels City of CincinnatiE A Woodruff Bald Eagle Spread Eagle Peters Lee St Paul Belle of Calhoun arrive or depart as water levels fall.

Pittsburg Beaver Dam Louisville City of Cincinnati E. A. Woodruff ST. Louis Bald Eagle Peoria Omaha Hamburg Sidney Keokuk

Bloomington Red Men Group Photo Featured Free Sunday

The Commercial Tribune announces a large Bloomington Indiana Red Men group photograph in next Sunday’s issue. The magazine promises many features including handsome pictures stories and jokes and is available free with the Tribune every Sunday.

The Commercial Tribune Graph Bloomington Ind Indiana

Suit Seeks 920000 Damages For Scaffold Fall

A suit for 920000 damages alleges George E. Gant suffered a spinal injury and loss of use of his legs after a factory scaffold broke while he placed shafting on a ceiling at Lunkenheimer Company’s East Eighth Street plant. Sanford Brown is the attorney. Receivers for Mihalovitch Fletcher Co reported through July 1 1908 gross sales of 260293.72 with net cash after disbursements of 29669.67 on hand.

Gant East Eighth Street Sanford Brown

Son seeks damages in death of father from Cincinnati Traction

James Doherty as administrator sues the Cincinnati Traction Company for 10000 dollars claiming Daniel Doherty died after a June 6 accident when jolted from a car at Front and Whittaker. He fell to the street and died June 14 from injuries. Cogan and Williams represent the plaintiff. Also noted, Julia Habethuse habeas corpus case for custody of her five month old son William not heard as child returned to her during maintenance suit against Edding.

James Doherty Daniel Doherty Cincinnati Traction Company Whittaker Cogan & Williams Julia Habethuse William Common Pleas Court William Ending Ebding

Probate Court Orders Accounting Explanations and Estates Filed

Citations issued by Judge Malsbury for W J Davidson to show cause why guardianship accounts were not filed for Joseph Robling and Nellie Hayden in estate matters. Will of Caroline Miller probated. life interest to widower William Miller, four children inherit, estate about 25000, heirs to retain possession of 649 Elm St. Applications filed for several estates including Butler Hartke Lauterbach Stratton Leclerc Kline Williamson Cregar Rogers and Lulu Davis.

Malsbury W. J. Davidson Joseph Robling Nellie Hayden Traction Building Mary Faulkner Caroline Miller William Miller Testatrix Elm Street K. L. Butler Joseph O. Butler Anton Joseph Hartke John D. Hartke Otto Lauterbach Ella Stratton Louis Leclerc Elwood Kline Huldah, Williamson Casper Cregar Martha J. Rogers Lulu Davis

Divorce Court Hands Several Decrees in Local Cases

Edward N Haas sues for divorce and seeks to prevent Alice B Haas from selling the 348 Roelf Avenue property. C Sparks seeks a separate divorce from Joseph T Burns with an order protecting his wife’s household furniture. Davis E Reifsnyder requests a divorce from Cora Reifsnyder after abandonment. Alonzo G Burdge is granted a divorce from Isabella Burdge for desertion. Sarah J Stinchcomb is decree divorced from Douglas A Stinchcomb for gross neglect.

Edward N. Haas Roelf Avenue Lockland Alice B. Haas William Drout C. S. Sparks Kate Burns Edwards Road Hyde Park Joseph T. Burns Swing Burns Sparks Davis E. Reifsnyder Cora Reifsnyder David H. Scott Pfleger Alonzo G. Burdge Carpenter Isabella Burdge Burdge Sarah J. Stinchcomb Douglas A. Stinchcomb

Court action on Epileptic Institute letters case and other rulings

The Epileptic Institute Company of Cincinnati filed to overrule postal bans on its mailings in a petition before United States Commissioner Adler. Judge Thompson called a reappraisement of the New Decatur Buggy Company in Middletown as quarrel with Quackenbush and Elwood continues. The receiver of M Ahtmann Church Goods Company was discharged and the business placed in the hands of B A Hulswitz. David H Scott was named receiver of Queen City Implement Company to manage operations from appointment date.

Epileptic Institute Company Cincinnati United States Adler Thompson New Decatur Buggy Company Middletown Harry W. Quackenbush Harry H. Elwood Decatur Judge Thompson M. Ahtmann B. A. Hulswitz David H. Scott Queen City Implement Company

New suits filed in Common Pleas and Superior Court

Common Pleas Court list includes 140544 Kate Burns versus Joseph T Burns for divorce and injunction. 140545 Henry Bentley versus Bates & ep er appeal. 140546 Davis E Reifsnyder versus Cora Reifsnyder for divorce. 140547 Edward N Haas versus Alice B Haas for divorce. 140548 James Doherty administrator for Cincinnati Traction Company asking 10000 damages. habeas corpus application. Emil Clauss versus Benj H Cox et al to declare a trust. Superior Court Nos 54087 George E Gaht versus BE H Luken et al for 25100 damages. 54088 William C Harris versus Amelia Weil for 606 for services.

Kate Burns Joseph T. Burns C. S. Sparks Henry Bentley Bates & Eper Squire Smedes Davis E. Reifsnyder Cora Reifsnyder David H. Scott Edward N. Haas Alice B. Haas Sparks James Doherty Cincinnati Traction Company Cogan & Williams George E. Gaht BE. H. Luken Et al Sanford Brown William C. Harris Amelia Weil Harper Allen & Curts

Princess Hits Log Floating in River Near Covington

A Coney Island steamer with about a hundred passengers struck a river log near the Covington pumping station tearing loose a wheel and leaking a boiler. Panic arose as steam escaped and passengers feared going overboard before the ship was moored and all were moved to the Courier for continued passage to the island.

Coney Island Kentucky Covington

Powers Will Not Quit Kentucky

Caleb Powers was in the city briefly then left for Hoopsville Illinois for today’s lecture engagement. He said he is busy with a lecture tour through late September and will return to his old home at Barboursville Kentucky. He declined to discuss his case.

Old Home Caleb Powers Hoopsville Ill Grand Hotel Powers Toledo Ohio Barboursville Kentucky

Wisconsin safe for Taft says Janesville businessman

E. D. McGowan of Janesville Wisconsin predicted a large Taft majority across the state and northwest Wisconsin. He cited tobacco sales to Cincinnati and noted Wisconsin’s tobacco crop is developing as a significant local interest.

Badger State E. D. McGowan Janesville Wis Linton Taft Toom McGowan Cincinnati Wisconsin Mr. McGowan

Police Seek 65 Year-Old Man George Palmer Missing

Police asked to locate George E. Palmer a 65 year old manufacturer's agent from Walnut Hills He left home on the morning of the report to go to his business at 1501 Freeman avenue and was last seen at a gas saloon at Liberty street and Freeman avenue about noon Relatives fear foul play.

George E. Palmer Woodburn Avenue Chapel Street Walnut Hills Freeman Avenue Liberty Street

Patten Becomes $500000 Wheat King After Thrilling Chicago Session

At the Chicago Board of Trade Patten, known as the corn king, buys 100000 bushels as September wheat hits 94% and May at 101, amid a volatile surge. He smiles as a market peak gives way to heavy profit taking by longs led by Patten.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Great Northwest James A. Patten Patten

Police hold two men on loitering charges

Police arrested Frank Powers of Pennsylvania and James Bigley of Covington yesterday afternoon after a report that two men attempted to rob a collector of the Covington Bridge Co. The charge was changed from suspicion to loitering as no robbery claimant appeared by nightfall.

Frank Powers Eric James Bigley Covington

Watchman Overcome by Heat at Hunt Street Factory

Charles Endress, a watchman at a Hunt street factory, was overcome by heat while on duty last night. He collapsed and was rushed to City Hospital for treatment.

Charles Endress Hunt Street Eee

Property in Elm Street 19 Sold

The southwest corner of Sixth and Elm streets changed hands with George B. Cox selling to Charles F. Windisch of the Windisch Muhlhauser Brewing Co. The four story 50 by 120 foot building holds a cafe and living space above. The price is not disclosed.

Sixth and Elm Streets George B. Cox Charles F. Windisch Windisch- Muhlhauser Brewing Company Mary J. Schurbach Josephine Dauch Highland Avenue University Avenue Mary J. Weston John G. Cochran Observatory Avenue Edwards W. Stanley Bray Jacob Keck Thomas Finnell Sixth Street Broadway J. Schupbach Poor Walter Richards Finnie Idlewild Syndicate Mather William Myers Louisa Myers Green Township Mann J. M. Snyder William M. Arthur R. J. Cresap Seventh Ward Emma Lennon Antonio Farlella Bray Dé Peeson Drausin Wulsin Anna M. Loeffler Frank A. B. Hall Louis G. Gunther W. C. Gunther Elien Farrell Anov B. Heatley Alex. D. Cunney Hamilton Avenues Harry J. Weston Edwards Road and Trust Company Ida Schneider Mary Side Gamma William A. Barr AVA Eoter Tibets Wanna J Monroe and Symmes Streets Os Sbocescvvcceedes Title Guarantee and Trust Company Rg Ow Slsalead Elm Street Kemper Street Hartshorn Newbold L. Pierson Elizabeth M. Chester

Real estate transfers and mortgage activity in Cincinnati area

A dense list of property trades across Cincinnati shows numerous deeds, transfers, and mortgages affecting parcels on Highland avenue Observatory avenue Glenmore and nearby streets. Also noted are mortgages filed and canceled, and two ordinances from 1908 authorizing city tax levies and ravine improvements.

Eloping railroad engineer weds Huntington woman at Palace Hotel

Joseph A. Martin, 38, a Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad engineer, and Blanche Rucker, 20, of Huntington West Virginia, eloped and married yesterday at the Palace Hotel just after noon. Parents objected but no reason was charged. Rev. Mr. Benton of Christ Church officiated.

Joseph A. Martin Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Blanche Rucker Huntington W. Va Palace Hotel Mr. Benton Christ, Church

Proposals for Clothing and Equipage Opened 1908

Sealed proposals in triplicate due August 17 1908 are invited by the Chief Quartermaster Chicago for furnishing 273 500 pairs of Winter Gauntlets to U S Army depots in Philadelphia Boston New York or Chicago. Increase up to 50 percent possible. Domestic preference. Full specs at office. Envelopes to be marked Proposals for Clothing and Equipage. LT Col W W Robinson Jr Chief Quartermaster.

Federal Building Chicago Philadelphia Boston New York Quartermaster’s Department U. S. Army W. W. Robinson, JR

Cincinnati City Bonds for Park Improvement Fund Authorized

The council approves issuing ten thousand dollars in bonds for land and park improvements, including the Hubbard Tract, with four percent interest, maturing in twenty years. Bonds dated August 26 1908 issued by the mayor and auditor, sold or funded via sinking fund Trustees, proceeds placed in Park Improvement Fund for authorized expenditures by the Board of Public Service.

Cincinnati Ohio Been of American Exchange National Bank New York City New York City of Park Improvement Board of Public Service E. O. Bathgate D. J. Carroll Hunt Street Park State of E. D. Bathgate

Ordinance 674 Authorizes Severing Streets and Ravines

An ordinance authorizes severing Sycamore avenue Guilford street south of McMillan street ravine south of McMillan street and east of Vine street and ravine south of Hollister street east of Vine street. It references a 1908 council resolution and an estimated cost of 4992 dollars financed by Section 3. The measure is set to take effect.

Board of Public Service Ravne Dane Street Spring Grove Avenue Mill Creek City of Cincinnati State of Ohio John Galvin D. J. Carroll Sycamore Avenue Guilford Street McMillan Street Vine Street Hollister Street State of Ohio Council City of Cincinnati

Ordinance 675 Authorizes Torrence Road Improvement

An ordinance authorizes Torrence road work from Columbia avenue to the railroad tracks. It covers grading, curb and gutter, concrete paving with boulders, and drainage. The estimated cost is 6387 dollars, and the measure passed July 27, 1908 with D. J. Carroll listed as acting clerk.

Board of Public Service Torrence Road Columbia Avenue C. C St. L City of Cincinnati State of Ohio Coumbia Avenue A.D John Galvin Counc Artest D. J. Carroll

Ordinance Authorizing Severing Ninth Street

Ordinance No 672 authorizes severing Ninth Street between Central Avenue and John Street as outlined in a prior resolution. The estimated cost is 1789 dollars. Passed July 27 and signed by GALVIN.

Board of Public Service Ninth Street Central Avenue John Street City of Cincinnati State of Ohio Board of Public Service A.D. J Galvin D. J. Carroll

Also Mentioned on This Page

Grain and Provisions Metals Lunkenheimer Company George E. Gant sEdmund H. Lunken Probate Court United States Court Post Office Department Princeso Judge Taft Watchman Windisch-Muhlhauser Brewing Company College Hill Locust and N. L. Pierson Brecker Floral Company East Fourth Street First Presbyterian Society Ezekiel & Bernheim Company Wyoming Wehrmann Blecher Floral Co Conrad Keller Et al Morris Nosikovsky Wade Street John Mary Drott Charles Drott Woodlawn Avenue Bassett Road Vege Margaret Klein Lott & Co East Front Street Reynolds Alley Gape John Quercll Front Street Wallace G. Morten Carl A. Posselt Morten Geroce Bigdeoy Epida Te Cee G. W. Simpkinson Blue Ash B. & L. Co Cooper Avenue Ceeceees Wee Buxton Avenue Turrill Avenue Tel Babes Sv Osowae Sober Heirs David Hess Sheriff Harry McCafferty Bates Avenue Sesne- Speen Alexander M Miller’s Sub Fairview Inge Nonputinace Turner Bay Abe Isralsky Harvey Avenue Yeab Philomena Pump Price Hill Ate Buyghik Margaret Jones Mtl Adams B. Co Eee Oe Coenen Henry Wersel Oakley L. & B Go Co Cedi Boven Weabtsashi Lizette Pohlmeyer John H. Holida Susan A. Bellamy Bank Street William H. Laming Emanuel Iseman Southern Life Insurance Co J. St. Clair Glassmeyer Boda Cve W Sears Wwee Arthur Young Men’s Anna M. Pellacares William J. Butler East End L. A. Co Henry Bering Cee Otto Betz Madison B. A. No Elzabeth M. Chester West End Co Clinton L. Mig Bernard Aram Harry A Cee Livingston Street May Linnenkohl New Foundation L Bespebudecss Cone Henry E. Neu G. W. Welch Philomena Caney Margaret Sousa Mt. Adams B. Co Marcus Crowback Avondale L. & B. CN Henry W. Ostendorp Star B. ‘A. No Clarence B. Meyer Cockaeonds William F. Nickson Queen City Joseph A. Bauers Elmwood Place L. & B. Oprreey Fioo Nate Nto Anna Neufarth Mt Healthy 8. & L William W. Arthur Madisonville Deposit Bank Stuol EL Mary Hilsinger Bertha Schaub Charles W. Richt Maria C. Kasselman Second National William Butler Ong Rering Sameé Ies Anna Sandow Sampson B. & L. Co San Carthage Otto E. Betz Madison B. A Hamilton County Igran Wonder Barbers Moler Parber Sole Ege W. 4Th St U. S. Marine Corps Bell Block, Cinti, O Moler College Fourth St Monroe Cigar CO Toledo, C Porter Financial and Loans Frederick A. Schmidt E. Fourth St Bingaman & Coo Sycamore First National Bank Bldg M. Hoosain Rangoon Burma India Ezekiel & Bernheim CO Tel. M Intermediate Pointe Lower Ohio Dennis Dennehy the Rand Transvaal South Africa Timothy Roland Elizabeth Roland Thomas Roland Pennsylvania Thomas Dennehy Bahia Blanca Buenos Ayres South America Patrick Den‘henhy Dublin Street Cork Ireland Honora Mulcahy Mowroe Abbey Cornelius Thomas Bridget Mulcahy Toureen Catherine Howard Huron Street Brooklyn Timothy Howard North Third Street John Dennehy Thomas Cahill Patrick Cahill Ellen Dennehy Cahill Ella Mulcahy Catherine Riordam Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Jacob Hoffner Cumminsville E. P. Bradstreet
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