Wheat Market Slumps as Northwest Movement Fears Grow
Wheat futures fell nearly 2 cents across all deliveries on expectations of an early Northwest crop move. September slipped to about 91 1/2 cents, with corn and oats also trading lower or higher on shifting demand. Prices weakened further as export interest showed little vigor and milling demand remained moderate.
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Chicago
Northwest
Southwest
Minneapolis
Duluth
Illinois
Missouri
Grain and Provisions Market Report and Prices
The report covers New York grain futures and cash prices for August 17 with details on flour, rye, corn meal, oats, and various wheat contracts. It notes receipts, exports, sales, and price movements including declines in wheat futures due to expectations of spring wheat supply, plus regional quotes from Toledo Baltimore Milwaukee and Kansas City markets for wheat rye barley hay and related items.
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Ween Reese
Detober Eens
New York
Duluth
Commercial Tribune
Toledo
Baltimore
Milwaukee
Kanbas City
Beach Hargis Murder Trial Opens in Breathitt Circuit Court
In Jackson Kentucky a special term of Breathitt Circuit Court begins with Beach Hargis charged with murdering his father Judge James Hargis. Hargis plans to claim self defense and cites years of abuse and beatings by his father leading up to the fatal shooting.
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Commercial Tribune
Jackson
Breathitt
Beach Hargis
James Hargis
Hargis
Mrs. Hogg
Beach
Bryan Denies Selling Out Over Pennsylvanian Pact
W. J. Bryan in Fairview Nebraska denies a Pittsburg report that he sold out to Kerr faction for 200000 to defeat James M. Guffey as National Committeeman. He says he never heard of any offer and cites Credentials Committee as proper for Pennsylvania issues. He declines further discussion with James W. Van Cleave who criticized business support for the Democratic ticket.
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Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Pittsburg
Kerr
Pennsylvania Democracy
James M. Guffey
Bryan
Committee On
Pennsylvania
James W. van Cleave
Manufacturers’ Association
van Cleave
Democrats seek nationwide newspaper subscriptions for campaign fund
Editors of Democratic and independent papers nationwide will be urged to run subscriptions to finance the campaign. Col. Moses C. Wetmore, head of the Finance Committee, announced the plan which differs from the earlier drive using financial representatives under state national committeemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Democratic National Committee
Democratic Campaign Fund
Moses C. Wetmore
Finance Committee
National Committee
Indians Start Small Rage Riot
A riot erupted yesterday afternoon on Race street near the canal as water was thrown at white children watching cowboys from a theatrical company. Indians boarding at a Canal Street house were involved. a man struck the colored hostess, then rocks and stones flew before police intervened and dispersed the crowd.
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Race Street
Canal
Canal Street
Race
Walnut Opens Season With Ade Comedy Just Out of College
Walnut theater starts its season with George Ade's Just Out of College a comedy about a newly graduated man named Swinger who wins a girl after his $20 000 funds a Bingo pickle company plot The play promises new and old Ade types in a humorous college youth spotlight.
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Walnut
George Ade
Swinger
Caroline Pickering
Pickering
Columbia's Opening Headliner Brings Blonde Typewriters Show
Gus Edwards presents Blonde Typewriters six natural blondes who sing and dance with Arthur Conrad as office pay. The act includes Does Anybody Want a Blonde and a letters dictation skit. The team is praised as unusually clever and writer of School Days.
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Columbia
Gus Edwards
Arthur Conrad
Office
Gus Hdwards
Kid Dooley
Imperial Hungarian Band Draws Large Crowd in Colerain Park
Reichrath's Park hosts the Imperial Hungarian Military Band for a second week of a successful engagement despite a storm. Leader John Ugronyi praises audience appreciation as a brilliant programme of classical and popular pieces unfolds. Sonnenleitner's Tyrolean warblers and dancers also delight, with encores cheerfully given.
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Reichrath’s Park
Colerain
Spring Grove
John Ugronyi
Sonnenleitner
Happy Holcombe Delights Vaudeville Audiences
Director Holcombe of Holcombe's Band draws thousands with a sunny vaudeville style. His ensemble delivers musical numbers and comic encores, earning great applause and keeping audiences and milkmen entertained on a Sunday night.
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Holcombe
Milkmen
Happy Holcombe
Vaudeville at Lagoon staged a strong Cincinnati show
The Cincinnati Concert Company drew a large Lagoon audience with lively singing and dancing. Eva Stoddart delivered Are You Sincere and Night with an encore, Emma Von Seggern impressed in the Gipsy dance and Cavalleria Rusticana excerpt, and Eleonor Winkleman, Estela Morteselle, Cora Rand Maguire, Armina and Burke, Austin and his assistant, and the Shelveys all delivered strong acts with notable encores and varied contortion feats.
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Lagoon
Cincinnati
the Lagoon
Eva Stoddart
Emma von Seggern
Eleanor Winkleman
Estela Morteselle
Queen City
Violet
Bartlett
Cora Rand Maguire
Arminta
Burke
Austin
Shelveys
Free Day for Children at Coney Island
Plans for Boys and Girls Day at Coney Island are set for tomorrow with a 4 PM opening in the Arcade Building. Free entry for children under 12, free toy displays, races, pie and watermelon contests, and a parade by the House of Refuge Band around the grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coney
Coney Island
House of Refuge
Mattox Tours for Cohan and Harris Minstrels
P. S. Mattox representing the Cohan and Harris minstrels arrived yesterday to scout the Grand for the opening on Sunday August 30. He will return to Pittsburgh for a week and then come back to promote the local engagement.
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P. S. Mattox
Cohan and Harris Minstrels
Grand
Mr. Mattox
Pittsburg
Cut Flowers at Harvest Home Show Set for Coney Thursday
Harvest Home opens with a cut flower show in the Arcade Building arranged by the ladies of Anderson and nearby townships. Events include running races and a poultry fire display. The baby show draws the greatest interest, slated for Saturday.
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Anderson
Wild West Show Leaves Coney Without Final Act
The Ben Holmes Wild West Combination departed from Coney Island without patrons seeing its features. The Coney company claimed the show likely headed for Chillicothe after Harvest Home week at the river park. Sunday manager McIntyre visited Coney, picked the side wall site, and left for Cincinnati, seemingly satisfied with arrangements. Two unknown women, strangers to the Coney folks, were the first to report the incident.
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Ben Holmes
Coney
Coney Company
Chillicothe
Holmes
River Park
McIntyre
Cincinnati
Excellent Opera at Chester Shines in Cavalleria Rusticana
The Chester season highlights Cavalleria Rusticana as the top local presentation this summer with Miss Aida Hemmi delivering a remarkable Santuzza and Metropolitans backed by strong acting and singing. Sheehan Richards and the chorus receive high praise. Rigoletto could fill the house next week if offered.
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Chester
Metropolitan Company
Chester Opera House
Aida Hemmi
Santuzza
Leoncavallo
Paris
London
Berlin
Sheehan
Turriddu
Hemmi
Mr. Richards
Alfie
Ducklings at People's Shine in Empire Circuit Burlesque
The Ducklings, owned by Heuck Amusement Company, opened at People's Sunday show. Listed as a star Empire Circuit act, the burlesque troupe has drawn favorable notice and promising popularity. Attendance last evening was strong despite hard times in the show world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
People’s
the Ducklings
Heuck Amusement Company
Parisian Widows Impress at Standard with Spectacular Burlesque
Webber and Rush's The Parisian Widows opened strong at the Standard. The first season performance showcased bright costumes and lavish staging with sensational numbers such as a bare leg infant parade and a Salome style dance that drew lively audience responses.
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Webber
Rush
Standard
Pyramids
Julia Sinclaire
Maud Allan
Man From Home bows in New York at Astor Theater
The Man From Home had its first New York presentation at the Astor Theater with William Hodge as a lanky Kokomo lawyer who rescues a millionaire and his daughter from European fortune seekers. Hodge was capably supported. The play is by Booth Tarkington and Harry Léone Wilson.
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New York
Astor Theater Tonight
William Hodge
Mr. Hodge
Kokomo
Ind
Europe
Booth Tarkington
Harry Léone Wilson
Evans Ends Fifty Year Sea Service at San Francisco
Admiral Evans returns to private life after a long naval career highlighted by World War II era service, wartime wounds at Fort Fisher, and pivotal roles in steel armor development and harbor lighting. His upbringing in Virginia and Washington, and his steadfast Union loyalty, shaped a storied life.
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San Francisco
Evans
Salt Lake High School
Pathoy
Washington
Admiral Evans
Floyd County
Virginia
A. H. Evans
House Committee On
Young Evans
Gonzaga College
Capitol
Mr. Hooper
Congress
Utah
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Davis
Washington Navy Yard
Fifth District
Havre-de Grace
Whitney
New York
Brooklyn
Maine
William
Kiel Canal
Iowa
Viking
Zogbaum
Frederic J. Haskin
Venezuela
Wormwood's zoo show thrills crowds with animal trio
Wormwood's dog and monkey act draws huge crowds at the Zoo with Romeo Tony and Frank as the stars. The remarkable little circus gains seating to accommodate the audience during concert intermissions after noon and in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wormwood
Zoo
Romeo
Tony
Frank
Newsboys at Lagoon Park and German Association Outing
Tomorrow The Times Star reports newsboys will gather at Lagoon Park. Sunday the United German Association of sixteen societies holds its annual outing with eight singing groups competing for three prizes totaling 150 dollars. Three concerts will be held and the Bethel Band led by the Fitzpatrick will perform.
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Times-Star Newsboys
Lagoon Park
United German Association
Bethel Band
Fitzpatrick
Cincinnati Bell Employees Plan Zoo Outing With New Musical Number
Next Sunday the Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company employees will hold their annual outing at the Zoo. A big day is planned with various features by the organizing committee. Holcombe's Band will perform The Telephone March by John Lind during the concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company
John Lind
Holcombe
Seren Aders to Play Standard Next Week in Cincinnati
Charles Arnold heads The Seren Aders, a Cincinnati organization, bringing a popular show to the Standard for another crowded run starting Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Arnold
The
Serenaders
Cincinnati
Standard
Walter Wilson Stars at Heucks Next Week Show
Panhandle Pete is set for the upcoming Heucks engagement with Walter Wilson in the title role, drawing on his previous popularity with local patrons for expected large audiences. Bunceo in Arizona continues this week at Heucks to highly pleased crowds and strong attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete
Heuck’'s
Walter Wilson
Heuck
Bunceo
Arizona
Rocky Mountain Express Opens Lyceum Sunday
The Rocky Mountain Express, a Western melodrama, will open at the Central avenue playhouse this Sunday. The production promises modern staging and a strong opening bill for local audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain Express
Lyceum
Central Avenue Playhouse
Canada Liberal Leader Foresees Japan U S War
Montreal Aug 17 Canadian Liberal party executive member T Hamer Greenwood warns Japan will clash with America as population pressures grow and economic strains ease after the war with Russia. He predicts Tokyo may seek alliance with China, making a Pacific conflict likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
T. Hamer Greenwood
Liberal Party of Great Britain
Canada
Japan
America
John Bulls
Pacific
Russia
China
Theft of horse and runabout from Gillespie stable
M J Goble cashier of the Third National Bank reported his dark mule-dappled horse and rubber-tired runabout stolen last night. A police chase led to two arrests, Walter McArthur and Bert Doyle, after the rig was found abandoned following a telephoned request to Gillespie.
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M. J. Goble
Third National Bank
Gillespie
Goble
Reisinger
George Street
Sixth and
Central Avenue
Walter McArthur
East Court Street
Bert Doyle
John Street
Advertised Departures for Pomeroy Maysville Louisville
Daily schedules list departures for Pomeroy at 5 p m except Sunday Maysville at 11 p m except Saturday and Louisville at 5 p m with Sunday 9 a m service
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Pomeroy
Maysville
Louisville
Stage of the River
The Ohio River at Cincinnati stood 8 feet 4 inches at 6 p m yesterday and was falling as river stages eased after crest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Cincinnati
Flotsam and Jetsam Port Departures Yesterday and Today
The Courier bound for Maysville and Louisville lineups show yesterday departures. The Greene Line steamer Greenwood sails at 6 p.m. from Sycamore Street to Pomeroy and intermediate ports. The Courier leaves at 5 p.m. for Maysville and other ports from Sycamore Street. The Madison packet Kentucky heads to Madison and ports at 5 p.m. from Main Street. The Louisville packet Indiana departs at 5 p.m. from Main Street for Louisville and intermediate points.
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Pomeroy
Greenwood
Mayeville
Courier
Madison
Kentucky
Louisville
Indiana
Maysville
City of Cincinnati
Lizzie Bay
Tacoma
Poméroy
Greene Line
Sycamore Street
Way
Way Ports
Main Street
Sycamore St
River Conditions and Arrivals at Ports
River levels rise and fall at Beaver Dam Freeport and Leno. Madison Louisville Evansville and Cairo report varied depths and weather. Arrivals include The Indiana at Cincinnati and departures for Cincinnati Evansville Natchez and Lower Mississippi bound vessels.
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Pittsburg
Beaver Dam
Freeport
Leno
Madison
Louisville
Indiana
Cincinnati
Tarascon
Evansville
Cairo
Liberty
Lower
Mississippi
H. G. Wright
Natchez
Fritz
Lower Mississippi
Blame Placed on Dispatcher in Wreck
Coroner J. E. Costello reports Western Ohio Traction wreck was caused by dispatcher J. C. McKinney at Wapakoneta. Four killed and thirty-five injured after north bound car halted at No 70 and south bound car at No 72. motorman Hale seriously injured and Bailey killed. Evidence indicates no negligence by the crew.
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Piqua, O
J. E. Costello
J. C. McKinney
Wapakoneta
Hale
Bailey
McKinney
No. 70
No. 72
Proposals for Olive Drab Woolen Blankets 1908
Chief Quartermaster announces sealed bids for forty thousand heavy olive drab woolen blankets to be delivered to Philadelphia Boston New York or Chicago depots. proposals due September 15 1908 with 20 to 50 percent quantity increase possible. Preference for domestic manufacture. right to reject any bids.
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Chief Quartermaster’s
Chicago
Lil
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
U. 8
S. A
26Th St
Gray’s Ferry Road
W. W. Robinson
Army
Proposals for Fresh Vegetables to Military Posts
Sealed proposals due 11 a.m. September 18, 1908 for furnishing and delivering fresh potatoes and onions to the U S subsistence department at Forts Brady Wayne Sheridan Rock Island Arsenal Fort Thomas Canton and Columbus during eight months starting November 1 1908. Envelopes must be marked Proposals for fresh vegetables. Information on request. E Anderson Capt Comdg Acting Chief Commissary.
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Chicago
Ill
War Department
Washington, D. C
Forts
Brady and
Wayne
Mich
Forts Sheridan
Rock Island Arsenal
Fort Thomas
Fort Benjamin Ha Rton
Ind
Columbus
Canton
Ohio
E. Anderson
Proposals Open for Q M Supplies at Jeffersonville Depot
General Depot Jeffersonville Indiana invites sealed proposals for miscellaneous supplies needed for Manila P L schedule. Bids due 10 am August 20 1908 in triplicate with cover endorsements. Preference to domestic production. rights to reject any bid reserved. information on application.
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Q. M. Dept
Jeffersonville
Ind
Q. M
Manila
P. L
New York
George Yogi -Qr
U. S. Army
Federal dredging plan for Evansville harbor bids due Aug 31
U S. Engineer Office Cincinnati invites sealed proposals for dredging Evansville harbor Indiana. Bids accepted until 2 p.m. August 31 with opening to follow. Information available on application WM. T. Rossell Colonel Engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Engineer Office
Cincinnati
Evansville
Ind
WM. T. Rossell
Enars
Ohio Incorporations Filed in Columbus
The Secretary of State recorded articles of incorporation from August 17. The Insurance Economy Company Cleveland 50000 dollars with a broad insurance lineup. Motor Car Sales Company Cleveland 20000 dollars. Haley and Black Co Cincinnati 25000 dollars. Findlay Country Club Findlay 10000 dollars. San Rafael Mining Company Wickliffe 50000 dollars Naomi Grain Company Naomi 10000 dollars Kroger Grocery Make Company Cincinnati capital increased from 1000000 to 2000000 dollars with B H Kroger as President and Frank X Owens as Secretary.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
The
Insurance Economy Company
Cleveland
Phil B. Porter
Charles M. Earhart
W. A. Basquin
C. W. Shimmon
Motor Car Sales Company
San Rafael Mining Company
Wicklitre
Naomi Grain Company
Naomi
Kroger Grocery
Mi Make Company
Cincinnati
B. H. Kroger
Frank X. Owens
Secre
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ST. Louis
Grain and Provisions
Hargis Bros
Father
Guefey
Company
Coney Offices
Wild Wear
Coney Folks
Cohan and
Harris Minstrels
Bob
Lynchburg
Fairfax County
Floyd
Fairfax
St. Joseph
Salt Lake
Ft. Fisher
Norfolk
Medical Board
Gromer
Tree Cata
Moler Barber College
W. Rth St
Pene
Marine Corps
Apple Recruiting Office
Bell Block
Cinefina
Moler College
Fourth St
Novelty Cutlery Co
8& Barst
Canton, O
Hermindsen Ctr CO
Toledo, O
Interstate Investment Co
Commercial Tribune Bldg
L. Webb
Ezekiel & Bernheim CO Auctioneers
Bingaman & CO
Pike
Anna Trost
National Biscuit Co
Medical
Dr. la Franco
M. Hoosain
Rangoon
Burma
India
Ezekiel & Bernheim CO
Pointy
Ohie
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