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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
10
Market closes steady with corn near 1.06 and July options steady after early gains. Wheat and oats trade quiet amid strong hog receipts and continued export activity, with cash wheat subdued and oats following the market.
Building Inspector Kuhlman reports 1908 construction vastly exceeds expectations with a strong post 1907 surge. Costs for police stations and a Carnegie library on Price Hill came in under estimates, while the overall year's outlays are expected to top 6.409 million with over 1307 permits issued.
Market notes show flour receipts at 45 329 and exports 36 451 Kbls with dull but steady tone. Wheat futures firm with bids for No 2 red around 1 08 to 1 12 and May near 1 10 to 1 11. corn spot firm around 65 to 66 cents. Reports cite rains in Argentina and steady hay and fats with subdued activity in oats and barley.
Real estate transfers from various parties in Ohio include divisions in Hartwell and Betts subdivisions, lots on Ninth Street, Flora Street, and Langland, with multiple names such as Raghareer Healy, John A. Maisbery, Henry Hamberg, Charlies H. Wiltsie, and Joseph Ertel. Mortgage filings list numerous pairs and property details, while several mortgages are canceled, with sums and parcel references across Lockland, St Bernard, Norwood, and Mount Healthy.
The nominating committee of the Independent ticket lists candidates for 1909 club offices: President Ren Mulford Jr of Blaine Thom pson Co. Vice President George Weedon, assistant general passenger agent, Pennsylvania Lines. Second Vice President C L Watson, Krohn Fechheimer Co. Treasurer H W Jenisch, advertising manager, P R Mitchell Co. Financial Secretary C W Payne, advertising dept of Commercial Tribune. Recording Secretary H E Hall, Cin Bureau. Also includes a council slate and notes on sewer improvement resolutions and city bonds in Cincinnati council records.
H Cordes Building company proposes a two story building on Madison road north side between the road and Willard Ogee inns. Talbot plans a one and one half story dwelling on Hamilton avenue east side opposite Frederick street. Cincinnati Traction intends a brick and concrete run station on Keck street north side between Foster and St Andrews at an estimated cost of 33000.
Treasury release from Washington outlines funds, receipts, and expenditures as of December. Officials emphasize fiscal posture and upcoming approvals impacting national finances.
A gathering of tobacco husking workers and state lawmakers at the capitol today discussed a tariff revision on tobacco. The Connecticut delegation to Congress attended, except for Senator Brandette and Congressman Higgins. Resolutions urged representatives and senator to maintain the current duty on imported tobacco and oppose free introduction of Philippine tobacco.
An ordinance repeals a prior measure blocking the city square bounded by Hearne and Dury avenues and North Oment. The council enacts Section 1 restoring access and ends the obstruction by repealing the blocking ordinance.
The Council approves bonds totaling sixteen thousand seven hundred ninety-nine dollars and twenty cents for street intersections and related costs. Bond proceeds fund a sinking plan repaid by annual assessments plus interest at four percent over ten years. Cash prepayments reduce bond totals. bonds issued in installments may be issued as one or five hundred dollar denominations.
The document outlines issuing five thousand nine hundred and forty four dollars and 54 cents in bonds to fund an improvement. Installments start one year after passage, with interest at a specified rate, payable annually for five years. Bonds issued in denominations of five hundred dollars or more, funds allocated from special improvement accounts, and partial cash payments by property owners reduce the bond amount accordingly. Total project cost listed as 7,998.98 with related expenses and sections.
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