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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1908

Page

9

Wheat Rebounds as Government Report Boosts Market

The government final crop estimate for 1908 lifted wheat prices, with May at 1.05 1/4 and July at 0.97 1/2, while corn slipped slightly after a 25 million bushel crop increase. Cash and flour markets showed steady to easy tone as receipts and world factors influenced trading.

Shicago United States United Es Europe Bradstreet Minneapolis Duluth Chicago Aéslige Jon May

Market Notes on Flour Wheat and Grains Across Cities

New York reports quiet grain markets with wheat declines on bearish cables and bear pressure, while December and May futures show slight moves. Boston and Minneapolis show varied receipts and prices for flour corn oats and bran. Kansas City and St Louis note steady or mixed prices, with spot markets showing modest firmness in corn and wheat.

New York Duluth Cf. O. B Fansas City Minneapolis Minn Dember Aay Louis Wintec Vicar Toto

Cattle and Hogs Trade Mixed Across Markets in Midwest and East

Cattle to 7.75 in Chicago and up to 7.25 in Kansas City. Hog prices steady to firm with packers and butchers paying 5.40 to 5.75 in several markets. Sheep and lamb receipts mixed with lambs at 5.60 to 7.50 and sheep near 3 to 4 dollars at Chicago and New York.

Terday Kansas City Colorado ST. Louis Sccal Commercial Tribune East Buffalo N. Y Pittsburg Chicago New York Liversol Lordon

Natural gas eyed as key to cutting city smoke

Smoke Inspector Dan Everson told Mayor Markbreit that Cincinnati will remain smoky but natural gas could greatly aid smoke elimination. He cited factories and homes visited and outlined firemen's stoking instructions to reduce smoke.

Markbreit Dan Everson Cincinnati

Civil service job openings for January list

Federal vacancies announced for January include positions at the National Museum, Philippine service, Watertown arsenal, New Orleans, Picatinny arsenal, and the Government Hospital for the Insane. Posts cover curators, engineers, draftsmen, inspectors, electricians helpers, chemists, doctors, and physicists with salaries from 0 to 1,800 dollars monthly.

United States Civil Service National Museum Bureau of Mines Philippine Service Watertown Arsenal Mass Hull New Orleans Government Hospital Picatinny Arsenal Dover N. J Geologic’ Survey

Water Works Dismisses Four Employees

The board of public service yesterday dismissed four hydrant service workers V. Vendito Frank Granner Bernard Malloy and William Dunlap from the payroll citing no longer any employment. After year’s start more staff cuts are planned including stenographer Harriet Crofton who has served through three administrations.

Board of Public Service V. Vendito Frank Granner Bernard Malloy William Dunlap Harriet Crofton

Bloodhounds Used to Track Tool Thieves in Madisonville

Police used bloodhounds yesterday to pursue tool thieves in Madisonville. Dogs traced scent to the Kroger electric line and B. and O. tracks, extending miles out, but search warrants and neighborhood checks found no missing tools.

Madisonville Kroger Electric

Building Permits Filed for Hyde Park Church and boiler house

Hyde Park M EB church seeks to erect a one story frame building on the north side of Erie avenue between Pare Road and Michigan Avenue. A Brew company plans a boiler house on Colerain Avenue for brewing or distilling purposes, with costs around 3500 dollars.

Hyde Park Erie Avenue Pare Road Michigan Jung Brew Company al O Brewing Dan Man Colerain Avenue Boiler House GOSE

Waterworks Board Battles Over Reservoir Leaks

Tense meeting reveals a dispute between Chief Engineer Benzenberg and contractor J B Jackson of Mercantile Trust over drainpipe leaks at Reservoir No 2. Jackson claims pipes are sound and offers to repair leaks at actual cost, while Benzenberg warns of potential breaks and seeks board direction. New staffing changes at river pumping and western hills stations are announced.

Waterworks Commission Benzenberg J. 8. Jackson Mercantile Trust Company Pittsburg Jackson Melish Herrmann Kirchner Frank Kirchner Reservoir No. 2 Camden Ironworks J. G. Likes William Bley Thomas Slattery W. Wordendyke A. Lefler Western Hills T. W. Evans

Admiral Evans 13 to Lecture Here

The Y M C A announced Rear Admiral Robly D. Evans will lecture at Music hall on December 29. He will speak on From Hampton Roads to San Francisco in Command of the Atlantic Fleet. A local committee will arrange reception and a hotel suite at the Linton for him and his wife.

Robly D. Evans Music Hall Hampton Roads San Francisco Atlantic Hotel Linton Admiral Evans

Burkholph Stock Sold Under Court Order

By order of the common pleas court Burkhold stock valued over 50000 was offered for sale at the courthouse. Alexander Cunninghame purchased 224 shares of JL E Greenwald at 11000 with Burkhold’s official ties to Luhrig Coal. Cincinnati & Columbus Traction stock drew no bids and 19 real estate parcels are to be sold December 25th to satisfy the judgment debts.

Common Pleas Court Henry Burkhola Charles H. Stephens Stephens, Lincoln & Stephens Burkhold JL. & E. Greenwald Company Alexander Cunninghame Luhrig Coal Company Cincinnati & Columbus Traction Company

Board orders city lodging houses inspected

The board of health yesterday ordered the sanitary police to inspect all cheap lodging houses in the city upon request of Superintendent Michael Lorentz. The board granted Lorentz authority to compel steamboat captains to report disease on board to prevent contagious diseases brought to Cincinnati from other cities.

Board of

Hartwell Preacher Receives Church Call

Members of the Church of the Good Shepherd Norwood have issued a call to Rev Francis H Ritchey pastor of the Holy Trinity Hartwell for the past two years to serve as their minister.

Norwood Church Rev Francis H. Ritchey Church of the Good Shepherd Norwood Hartwell

Hearing on Disbarment Case Against Charles Sparks Resumes

The Court of Common Pleas reconvened to hear charges against attorney Charles Sparks. Witnesses including John Bowden testified Sparks paid him to learn surroundings at Sanker's garden and to testify against Mrs. Sullivan and Shock. Cross-examination revealed payments from others. a motion to strike related testimony was taken under advisement.

Charles 8 Sparks Court of Common Pleas Charles W. Blase Bowden Littleford

Kentucky man arrested for mail theft swindle in Cincinnati

Alfred Gray a Kentuckian near Paria was nabbed by post office inspectors as he collected mail in Cincinnati this morning. He is accused of defrauding his companion Joseph Mitchell of 250 dollars by forging Mitchells name and sending money orders to Shelton Iowa. Gray faces a hearing before Commissioner Adler and will be sent to Iowa.

Alfred Gray Paria Cincinnati Joseph Mitchell Mitchell Gray Kansas City Shelton Iowa Inspector Allman Kentucky Noah Gray Green Bess Soranson Allman Adler

Real Estate Transfers and Mortgages Listed in Ohio Ledger

A saturated inventory of property transfers and mortgages appears, detailing parcels in Springfield township, Clifton, North College Hill, and Madisonville. Transactions include rent with purchase options, leases, and numerous conveyances among individuals and firms such as the Ohio Land & Improvement Co and James G. Cooper, with sums ranging into thousands.

Boudinot Ward Street Evans’ Wood Fredonia Avenue George Hanes Peter Butehart Pena J. Marsh Stella I. March John Matre St Scheuerle Springfield Township Pany John Oe Packing Company Alanthus Street Marion Ave Mathias Schmitt Augusta Liefering Dora L. Farrin Cincinnation Avenue West Street Tor’s North College Hill Bacher Western Avenue James T. McHugh William F Ray Anna Levi Et Simon Hirsch Walnut Street Sixth Street A. L. Bram- Dees Obcro Psa Barnard Sli Vis John J. Gilligan Mary A. Daly Robert J. Cresap Abner A. Holbrook Budd Leckland Georgine H. ‘A. Alexander Julia Bokmann Bank Street Linn Street Henry Feldman Janet Thomson M Teces PRK Lee Ebabe Ae Wok Owen N. Kinney Hollywood_ Lake company Hamilton Avenue Avenue Anna Tevi Robert J. Cresay Harry F. Kohnke Lillie B. Birehell Clara Dorger Max Isaac Englander Barfeet Cheapside Street Cresap John Meagher Adelaide F. Byrth George Mummert Frederick Mummert Esmonde Street George J. Redeker Fanny Soal Madisonville

Northside school to get lunch program with county funds debated

Northside education officials consider installing a lunchroom at Salmon P. Chase school to feed forty five daily hungry pupils. The W C T U and local clubs will provide meals while the board seeks guidance on obtaining county share of the state common school fund for deaf pupils.

Northside Board of Education Salmon P. Chase School Salmon P. Chase Northside Advance Club Northside Mothers’ Club Ladies’ Ald Society Northside Christian Church Northside Presbyterian Church First M. EB. Church Pollak Harper Cincinnati District School Fund

Portage County Minor Wins $100 from Prudential Case Upheld

The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed lower court rulings in favor of Frank R. Fuller, an 18 year old Portage County minor, recovering $100 from Prudential Life Insurance. The suit involved a twenty year endowment policy on Fuller's life and payments toward policies on his siblings. Several related cases and judgments were listed by number.

Commercial Tribune Columbus Supreme Court Frank R. Fuller Portage County Prudential Life Insurance Company New Jersey Fuller The C., Co. C. & St. L Railway Company Frederick Newman Crawford County Roby Coal Company Elijah Hill Harrison County Circuit Court Court of Common Pleas North British and Mercantile Insurance Company F. C. Smith Et al Hardin County Common Pleas Jung Brewing Company Ernst Schmidt Hamilton County Ty. Rizor Ura Durkin Charles C. Anderson City of

Cincinnati Schools Rated Best by Toledo Visitor

Mrs Paulina Steinem of Toledo praised Cincinnati public schools calling Avondale and Clifton first intermediate schools exemplary. She toured Hughes high school and other facilities and noted the district's modern approach to special schools and delinquent and disabled children.

Cincinnati Paulina Steinem Board of Education’ of Toledo, C Dyer Avondale Clifton First Hughes High School Oodward School For First Intermediate Sherman

Court News Highlights Damages Cases Across Courts

In Superior Court two suits against C., C., C. & St. L. Railway arise from a Millcreek crossing collision injuring driver Edward Kraemer for 5000 and damage to Banner Baking wagon for 500 plus 400 loaves. Amelia Hamberger sues Cincinnati Traction for 10000 over knee injury from a basket in a car. A verdict awarded 11000 to George B. Alms after a fall from a car at Vine and Mercer. Common Pleas hears slander suit by Sarah Eldnor Ahlers and habeas petition for Anna Hinds. Insolvency actions include Edward J. Tucker assignment and Charles Short creditors’ dividend. Divorce actions involve Elizabeth Lever and Cora Irwin, with others over property and alimony. Estate matters list several probates and appraisals, and Krell Piano case yields dismissal for lack of jurisdiction. Smock granted $500 bail for April trial on fraudulent money orders. Austin v Cincinnati Traction ends in appeals dismissal after settlement.

Banner Baking Company Millcreek Sixth Street Edward Kraemer Baking Company John W. Thomas, Jr Amelia Hamberger Cincinnati Traction Company Spiegel George B. Alms Common Pleas Court Sarah Eldnor Ahlers Joseph Witsken Frank K. Bowman Nellie G. Robinson Anna A. Hinds James B. Swing Miss Robinson Albert Krell Krell Piano Company Sater Krell Company Krell Thomas W. Smock United States Court Smock Penitentia Leavenworth Harry Woods H. E. Negley Susan F. Austin United States Circuit Court of Appeals Miss Austin Elberon Avenue Price Hill Tion Com Sadat

Esplanade Timbered as Market Site, City Board Ruled

City Solicitor Ballard sent his opinion to the Board of Public Service on Fountain Square, stating the property was donated for use as a market place. He asserts the city built market booths to assert the claim and that the board should maintain the site as a market space.

Ballard Board of Public Service Fountain Square Boardg of Public Service The Park Commission

Crossing at Gest Street Threatens Regular Traffic

J B Coppes Sons Lumber company warns the Cincinnati Southern crossing at Gest street is unsafe and asks the tracks be lowered. Wagons stall daily and two were halted simultaneously a few days ago, narrowly avoiding a collision with a train thanks to an extra horse and teamsters quick action.

Cincinnati Southern Railroad Gest Street Board of Public Service J.B. Coppes’ Sons Lumber Company Southern Railway

Citizens Oppose Dance Hall Licenses In City

A group petitions Mayor Markbroeit to deny licenses for Jacob Feller of 310 Findlay Street and Peter Feller of 301 Plum Street, alleging the halls are a nuisance and a disgrace to the neighborhood. Storee Maeno is reviewing the matter.

Markbroeit Jacob Feller Findlay Street Peter Feller Plum Street Storee Maeno

Appointed Executrix Named in Stadermann Probate

C Lena Stadermann has been named Executrix of Adolph Stadermann by the probate court of Hamilton County. Bates and Meyer, Attorneys, represent the estate.

Adolph Stadermann Hamilton County C. Lena Stadermann Bates & Meyer

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Federal Report Shorts EnClosing Hour of Chis Cago Board of Trade Wangis Market Closas Firm Grain and Provisions Everson Bob Burkholp Greenwald Company Board of Health Yahe Frank Andrews James G. Cooper Josephine Whitney George C. Columbia Frederick Schmiesing Frederick H.W. Gehirslesihigs Eco Gerhardt Fathmann George Messmann Cc Weigel June Street B John Miller Southern Ohio Sevenas Reek A Rudershauser Nettie Mosbacher Beekman Street Bet Ea, CO Acavasa Cekue Nancy Dixon Gem B. & Lana Edward F. Blumberg Brponition Ze Bs Ansas Sdecvade Harriet Russell Mary E 'Sadler Éepes Maxander City Hall Bank Serna Fred Jatahte Are Gettler Deat ‘Boal Mound B. & L. Co Louis G Dittoe Alvina Koester Ithege L. A James Stoneking Morgan Warmsley M. Williams Mount Healthy John Weigel June Street Greene Homestead James A. Green Sbesstonas R. C. Jenkins Thomas "Bray Virginia Ngyackoon Litera Et G. Corson Penn Sa Ap Mollie Pisitter Cincinnat Avin Biante Ormonde Northside School Food and Board of Education MilHkin George W. Harper Carolyne H. Rusler Hyde Park School Miss Hawke Westwood School Portage County Lad James L. Shawver Lizzie Wyscarver Fred JL. Rosemond Royal Insurance Company T. G. Rice O. A C. H. Prescott H. Koblitz H. P. Platt Brand ,Whitlock Toledo J. B. Thompson John G. Miser John W. Grabiel Delia Delia S. Clarke et al. No. 6,829. _ Dudley H. Avery Clarke Jane W. Stone Dudley H. Avery John C. King OAS Court News Superior Court Edward J. Tucker McMillan’ Street Malcolm McAvoy Healy, Ferris, & McAvoy Charles W. Short Drausin Wulsin Elizabeth P. Lever Clarence C.lever Salvation Army Frankfort Scott Bonham Cora Irwin P. Irwin John L. Rich Conway Thomas H. Coppe Probate Court Frank J. Nobel Mary P. Enneking Katherine Albers Charles George Nobel Charles Nobel William W. Fowler Alice A. Holbrook Mary F. Jackson Clara S. Fowler Sallie D. Fowler George Harold Fowler Elizabeth Loughary Minnie Hartweld John A. Holbrook Noah Babbs John P. Babbs Charles G. Comegys Ellen T. Comegys Lizzie B. Leavitt Cordelia Leavitt Servige Board Esplanade Bern Fiat Verona Park Walnut Hills Carmene. Moler Llege Mi Monarch Cigar Co Shien St Harvey Av Bofinger & Hopkins Main St Perkins ,Av H. A. Perkins Francisco St Postoffice Windsor St. School Gilbert Av Zoo-Eiden Mcgregor Park Highland Av Colonial P McGregor Av Ing Rd Negerence Main Street Financial and Loans Frederick A. Schmidt E. Fourth St Herschede Seventh and Vine Chief Quartermaster’s Office Federal Building Boston Philadelphia Quartermaster’s Department U. S. Army W. W. Robinson, JR
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