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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1908
Page
8
The report shows most major countries except a few posting lower imports and exports in 1908 with the United States experiencing a sharp drop in imports through mid 1908 and a recovery later in the year. It notes price declines in raw silk and rubber, and that exports briefly rose before easing again.
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Special Dispatch reports Batik clearings total $3,006,100 with New York exchange parity and discounts in ranges. Daily clearings reach $21,514,292 while balances stand at $1,305,436. Time loans quoted 4 to 5 percent and commercial paper discounted at 4.4 to 4.5 percent. Week totals show $21,282,800 in clearings, up from $17,758,550 last year.
Washington reports a broad downturn in global trade with the United States showing about 300 million dollars less in imports and roughly 150 million fewer exports in 1908. Across twenty five major trading nations, most see declines, led by Europe in imports and North America in exports, while U S imports from Europe fall sharply and exports to North America drop over seventy percent.
The London stock market closed higher after a short week with hopes of increased investment and money supply. British securities strengthened while American shares remained irregular amid Wall Street selling and rumors of E Harriman's illness. Russian bonds advanced in anticipation of a new loan.
An analysis shows lower overall trade in 1908 with Europe seeing the sharpest import drop and North America exports also shrinking. Despite some large shipments, values for rubber and silk indicate price shifts rather than mere quantity cuts across October imports.
Cincinnati stock markets show weekly receipts and shipments for cattle hogs and sheep with mixed moves. Cattle receipts 2,892. hogs 20,380. sheep 1,267. prices advance on light receipts and strong demand. New York and Kansas City close with higher cattle and hog values. overall tone cautious but firm for holiday week.
Hopkinsville Kentucky reports a strong tobacco week as sales and receipts rise. The Planters Protective Association sold on the local floor, received regular prices, and a loose floor will open January 6 with options to auction, private sale, or hogshead packing. The Imperial Tobacco Company plans a large plant January 1 to handle district tobacco, while the auditor’s weekly report was delayed due to heavy activity at nearby markets.
The clearing house banks of New York City report week ending Dec 26 showing loans down 28.69 million and deposits down 8.58 million. Cash reserve rose despite a 3.6 million cash loss, while surplus reserve increased to 18.27 million, reflecting Panama loan payments and syndicate actions. State banks show rises in loans and cash, shifting business to trust companies. all face higher reserve requirements under state law.
New York December 2 Money on call quoted prime mercantile paper at 4 0 4 percent with bankers at bills and 4 8 7 for demands. Sterling exchange nominal. Mexican bonds unquoted.
Market notes show varied prices for butter eggs and cheese with New York figures and turkey and fowl rates. Early reports hint at rising demand for spring supplies and adjustable receipts across primary poultry lines.
Cincinnati markets report prices for flour and corn grades, bay timber, and rye mixed, with detailed figures for straw and fruit and vegetables including apples bananas cabbage lemons onions and potatoes. It lists market items and price ranges across grains, bay timber, and produce.
The Widows Home and Asylum for Aged and Indigent Women holds its annual meeting in the home chapel on Wednesday January 6 1909 at 2 pm with reports from Fiscal Trustees and Board of Managers. The Old Men's Home meeting takes place at the same time and place. Public invitation extended by Annie Walker secretary.
Clearing house banks report a surplus of 16,928,326 with a 26.58 percent actual reserve. Deposits total 1,322,151,900 and circulation rises to 49,129,000 while loans stand at 1,276,745,200 and specie sits at 269,198,600.
Toledo markets report North Lime at 1 a barrel with Indiana at 99 cents and Pennsylvania on December 26. Credit balances show reduced bids while shipments reach 500 barrels. averages noted at 131 and 187,068 barrels respectively as freight totals are tallied.
Washington reports treasury balances in the general fund at about 150 million with additional figures indicating shifts in gold reserve and related accounts as of December 26. The statement notes changes to gold holdings and other balance components in the unearthed figures.
The Young Turk reform plan aims to remove stray dogs from Constantinople by shipping them to the Sea of Marmara area where they will be disposed of or cared for as per the project details. The initiative, dated December 21, outlines the effort to curb the canine infestation in the capital.
The Board of Public Service of Cincinnati Ohio will receive sealed bids until 12 noon Monday January 4 1909 for labor and materials to erect a frame automobile shed at City Hospital. Bids must include bidders full name and a five hundred dollar bond or certified check. The board may reject any bid. Clerk John J Wenner signed December 11 1908.
The Board of Public Service invites sealed bids to furnish an automobile ambulance complete in detail with tools and supplies per plans and specifications. Bids must include a solvent bank check guaranteeing bid rejection upon withdrawal, and be filed by December 17, 190%. John J. Wenner, Clerk.
George T. Pon is named receiver for the estate of Diedrick Rohdenberg doing business at Hunt and Broadway Cincinnati Ohio. Creditors must present claims within the legally prescribed time. The notice appears in Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas case 141.5% with Collins referenced.
A live opossum was captured on the second floor of the clinic in Austen Texas by John Parks a Black employee. The animal appeared comfortable in a committee room and its arrival remains a mystery. The possum was described as fat and in good condition.
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