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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
9
Chicago trading reports a strong day as wheat gains due to tight western stocks and a corn rally. May wheat closes around 1.04 to 1.05 per bushel with clearances and receipts noted, while corn climbs to about 60 to 60 1/4 cents. Oats firm on light offerings and provisions rise on active short-covering.
Architects report rising workload as projects surface in Reading and nearby areas. Max Kay drafts two apartment buildings valued around 25000 dollars while Reading Creamery Company plans a 10000 dollar stock issue to build a modern dairy plant in Reading. Other plans include St Joseph's Foundling Asylum kitchen and dining wing, a Sixteenth District School addition, and several new residences and an Fritsch Hugle sale of a Front street lot for 7500 dollars.
New York and Chicago reports show mixed grain activity with wheat receipts around 85 000 bushels and 52 000 bushels in different cities, corn steady to mixed, oats strong, and rye and buckwheat softer. Prices span No 2 red at 1.06 1.07 afloat, corn May about 1.069 1.06, oats firm, and pork and lard varied by region.
A long list shows Theresa A. O'Brien and others conveying Lots and parcels in several Subdivisions to individuals and boards, with numerous specific lot measurements. Mortgage filings and cancellations include Frederic Krebs and Price Hill L B Co, plus other transfers and releases across multiple properties and dates.
Kansas City market notes grain and dairy prices with May and July futures for wheat at around 1.00 and 1.08, corn and oats quotes, rye and hay trends, butter and eggs steady, receipts list 39 cars of wheat. No notable price changes beyond small shifts and cash basis figures.
Partial OCR shows numerous transfers and assignments between individuals and companies including Laura Bi, Clemens, Old Reliable B A Co, Star B A Co, and Emma Kinderman. Entries reference Frederick and Pennsylvania Cos, Reading Road, and Susanna Wr Schwartz among numerous names and amounts.
A list of civil cases filed in Common Pleas Court includes John Rogers versus Mabelle Stoughton for 250 dollars, Isaacs versus Schneider for 298, Isaac Bishop versus Louis Lipp Company on appeal, James Stewart versus Frank Schuster for 231.06, Frank Mitchell versus Cincinnati Traction Company for 10,000, Emma Cruther versus Charles Cruther for divorce, Minnie Gutzwiller versus Joseph Gutzwiller for divorce, Adolph Olman versus J H Watername for 250, and August Richter versus H D R R Company for 5,000 damages.
The Ohio River at Cincinnati stood 1 feet 6 inches and falling yesterday with continued rise headwaters to Maysville. Packets in service included Queen City to Pittsburg and City of Cincinnati to Louisville. due in today are Courier from Maysville and City of Louisville. Forecast calls for falling Kanawha and headwaters with a rising river at Cincinnati over the next days, exceeding 25 feet by Thursday morning.
Special Dispatches report water levels at several river locations with elevations and trends. Vessels The Georgia Lee and Peters Lee are listed with arrival and departure times at Cincinnati Memphis St Louis and Oakland.
Frank A. Farley, formerly engineer of construction for the Cincinnati Southern Venue street terminals, lies dying in City Hospital after a basement fall on Sunday night. He fractured a clavicle and two ribs, then developed pneumonia and was moved to a private ward.
Newly elected officers of the Street Railway Men's Protective Association were installed last night at Fourth and Home streets. Mayor Markbreit, W K Schoepf, President Sullivan and others spoke, with George Attig conducting the installation before members greeted the new mayor.
The Water Works Commissioners yesterday paid a final estimate of $6,929 to Snow Steam Pump Works for installing machinery at the Western Hills Pumping Station. Caroline T. Jackson of 427 Hopkins Street notified the Board of Public Service she will raise the Nurses' Home rent at City Hospital from $1,800 to $2,400 effective April 1.
On January 14 in Toledo Clover seed quotes stand at cash and January 10.47 percent March 10.57 April 10.40. Timothy Prime at 32.25 and Alsike Prime 10.00.
The Harrison Building case in Columbus moved to the Circuit Court of Appeals. James M. Sprague as receiver for W. H. Ellis & Co. appeals a ruling that contractors Ellis & Co. had not completed the contract or had the building accepted to entitle a lien worth about 30 000 dollars. The case will be argued in the Court of Appeals with counsel including John J. Lentz for Harrison Co. and Louis J. Dolle and Dwight Harrison for Sprague.
Minnie Gutzwiller sues Joseph J. Gutzwiller for divorce citing absence and failure to provide and reports she saved funds to buy a home on Dorman street. Judge Woodmansee orders no interference with her property. Emma Cruthers seeks divorce from Charles A. Cruthers alleging cruelty and lack of support. counsel listed. E. D. Payne's divorce suit with Cora E. Payne ends by reconciliation.
Judge Bramwell holds Frohman not a Constable thus his bondsman Bankers’ Surety Company not liable for actions in October 1907. Case involved writ of replevin for barber’s outfit of John Kennedy and a dispute in Justice Bloom’s court. Kennedy sued Frohman and the bondsman for 502.50. demurrer sustained.
A new eight gored skirt design shows a graceful hem flare and snug hip fit with twin box plaits below the plain front to knee. Shaped trimming suggests an overskirt. suitable for broadcloth serge cheviot mohair or taffeta. Medium size uses 6 yards of 44 inch fabric. No 6032 nine sizes 20 to 36 inches. price ten cents.
City ordinance authorizes selling bonds totaling 20000 dollars to fund park land improvements and the expansion of existing parks. Bonds bear 4 percent interest, are 30-year notes, and payable in New York. Proceeds go to the Park Improvement Fund for use by the Board of Public Service. Passed January 18, 1908.
The case reports Edward Azman arrested by detectives for parole violation and handed to Indiana officials by Judge Swing. He served thirteen years in Michigan City penitentiary after a serious conviction and is accused of leaving the state and sending threatening letters to people in his former hometown. The grand jury also filed partial indictments, including two men charged with multiple robberies at Liberty Street and Avondale, and others indicted for burglary of Kahn Songs Company shop. An ordinance proposes issuing three thousand dollars in bonds to improve the Branch Free Public Library at Price Hill by grading the surrounding lot.
The notice lists numerous wills and bequests including Louisa Bruning's estate half to live rent for her mother, Dickmeier life estates for wives, and residuary distributions among children. It also covers admin applications for several estates and appraisals of John Bosken and other individuals with specific sums and loans noted.
Attorney C Aubrey Barbour of Newport admitted to the Circuit Court of Appeals. Dr W R Thrall appointed receiver for the Caspary business. August Richter sues for 5000 damages against the C H & D Railway for injuries from a switch engine collision on Carr street crossing in April 1904. Frank Mitchell sues Cincinnati Traction Co for 10000 damages for death of his son John 9, struck by a car on Eastern avenue last November. John Sanders colored found guilty of shooting Patrolman Benjamin Wieman last November 22. Bailiff William Bowman to take John Weiss for assault to kill and Charles Thayer for highway robbery to the State Reformatory today.
Chief Quartermaster in Chicago invites sealed proposals for 2 500 gallons Neatsfoot Oil with 20 to 59 percent quantity increase option. Bids due January 21 1908 at noon, ship to Chicago New York or Philadelphia depots. Domestic preference noted. full specs on request.
The Greek Filter Co is sued by Joseph Gradi before Justice Fred A Lamping in Cincinnati Township Hamilton County Ohio. An attachment and garnishment order issued for 297.91 dollars and a hearing is set for February 26 1908 at 10 o clock sharp. Bates Meyer Attorneys.
Steamship schedule notices show departures from Greene Line wharfboat at 11 p.m. to Maysville and Sycamore, and daily 5 p.m. to Louisville and Intermediate Points via Main Street, with Sunday 9 a.m. service. Kentucky River area received daily. contact Tel. M. 1457 and Tel. M. 19%.
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune reports Dane, Smith & Co. stock brokerage firm of Boston, members of the Boston Stock Exchange, announced its suspension today January 14.
Sealed proposals from manufacturers invited to deliver Khaki coats and breeches for U S Army. Quantities up to 2 000 coats 50 000 pairs of breeches foot and 12 500 mounted breeches with 20 to 50 percent increase possible on request. Bids due January 24 1908 at noon Chicago depot Philadelphia or New York depots. Domestic manufacture preferred and samples available on request. Proposals to be indorsed Proposals for making Khaki Clothing. W W Robinson Sr Chief Quartermaster.
Treasury in Washington released the general fund balances dated January 14 The available cash balance stands at 264 673 148 dollars gold coin and bullion total 43 164 473 dollars and gold certificates totaling 50 304 440 dollars The statement includes the 150 million dollars gold reserve and details on gold holdings.
The directors of the Osceola Mining Company have passed the semiannual dividend. Six months ago $7 was declared and a year ago $6. The report comes from Boston in a special dispatch to the Commercial Tribune.
New York coffee futures finished steady with minor declines of about ten points. Trading totaled 28,000 bags with March at 6.90 to 5.95 cents, May 6.06 to 6.05, July 6.15, September 6.23 to 6.30, December 6.36 to 6.40, spot remains steady amid Rio No 7 6c and Santos No 4 8c.
Advertisement notes a two story brick addition at 3208 Bishop Street by owner Henry Wessel with estimated cost 1600 dollars. The project aims to house two families on the east side of Alexander Avenue opposite Nosea Avenue, with George Helwig listed as owner.
Young men prepare for railway mail and other government positions with superior instruction by mail. Interstate Schools in Cedar Rapids, Iowa advertises thousands of successful students and provides free material on how government positions are secured.
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