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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1908
Page
9
In Chicago trading, reports of green bugs damaging the southwest fall crop and unhealthy conditions in Kansas corn boosted wheat futures. May wheat rose to about $1.02% and corn gained late as buyers supported prices amid steady exports and strong demand.
Reports from New York and multiple cities show mixed grain prices with wheat firm in New York trading. exports and receipts vary by commodity. Corn and oats hold firm with weather and export news cited. linseed and flax markets noted in Duluth and Minneapolis.
Police in Peoria report the arrest of F. E. ne e north of Ohio for burglary at Rev. Oliver M. Seward on Chase avenue last Sunday night. Officers say the man had jewelry taken from the Seward home and valued around 100. he admits knowledge of the burglary but not all details. Whisky price noted as 1.35.
Bank clearing figures are not included in totals due to incomplete comparisons. The note lists no other items beyond clearings and contains garbled text that obscures additional details.
Cincinnati market report shows cattle steady to higher on light receipts, with good feeders and milch cows in demand. hogs rise 15 to 20 cents with good to choice packing hogs $4.45 to $4.50. sheep and lambs steady with modest demand. regional quotes from East Buffalo Pittsburg New York Chicago St. Louis Kansas City and Cincinnati outlets noted.
Rejections remained light as Globe, Farmers and Shippers, Planters, Buckeye and Bodmanns reported dozens of new and old tobacco lots. Prices ranged from $4.50 to $22.75 per hundred, with overall week totals noting best activity of the year and higher averages for both new and old tobacco amid strong demand for bright leaf and trash.
Industrial reports indicate brighter potential for the textile industry with improving production indicators and renewed interest from investors. Analysts note rising demand, better access to markets, and ongoing modernization efforts amid fluctuating raw material costs.
The Ohio River at Cincinnati fell to 17 feet 6 inches with conditions easing. The Courier and City of Cincinnati sail to Louisville, Manchester, and Madison while Greenwood Lizzie Bay City of Louisville depart today and tomorrow. Reports from Dun’s Review cite gradual trade gains, improved leather and steel demand, and heavy public works plans for Cincinnati including multiple new police and fire stations and several schools.
The Board of Public Service ordered contractor Thomas P. Strack to stop work on the Price Hill sewer near Enright avenue after City Engineer Landmaker found the project undersized by six inches. The Clerical error allegedly fixed by the former administration leaves 150 workers idle. The $80,000 contract claims $20,000 completed. City Solicitor Ballard believes the contract may be invalid.
Sergeant Conyers and officers Framme and Myler conducted a raid at 431 West Sixth Street arresting Harry Breckenridge George Lewis and Frank Smith all identified as involved in a craps game. A look out device and bet money were seized along with a jar of dice. Breckinridge charged with gaming promoting a game Lewis with promoting a game and Smith with loitering as lookout.
Patrolman Norton arrested Sam Greenbaum at 1537 Providence Street on a complaint by Dora Vulka a Russian girl living there. She says Greenbaum sought to make love last Sunday and she rejected him as engaged. She alleges he struck her with a scrub brush and that the episode was part of a larger plot to ruin her engagement by luring her fiancé to appear and catch her with another man.
Police seized a pair of shoes bearing the legend stronger than the law found on George Jones a 30 year old colored man in the railroad yards at Second and Smith streets. Railroad Detective John Deitsche arrested him on suspicion after Jones said a Chicago friend gave the shoes. Officers plan to prove the claim false.
A dense listing details numerous property transfers and mortgage filings. It names many individuals and entities, including George Courtney, Delia Feldford, William H. Taylor, Annie L. Dexter, and the Board of Education, with varied parcels across First Seecenere Church Subdivision, Scarborough, Mills & Kline Sub, and other Cincinnati districts.
A docket of new cases lists No 138981 Steward Jail Works Co v Heintz for 1112 and foreclosure of a mechanics lien. No 138982 Anna Screen v James Jordan for divorce. No 138983 Augustus H Clark v Benans on a 112.15 contract. No 138984 Fannie M Leeppert v Mamie Bedinger et al for partition of estate. Also No 138985 Trum Coal Co v Schneider Coal Co on 507.50 note. No 138986 Tram Coal Co v Schneider Coal Co on 515.58 contract. No 138987 James G Cooper v won an ape for 2781 and foreclosure of male s. No 138989 Henry Burt v Rowland Hill appeal from Squire Roebling. No 53742 Mary L Joseph v City of Cincinnati for 600 damages. No 53743 Lydia B Beneker v City of Cincinnati for 700 damages. No 53744 John essell et al v City of Cincinnati for 600 damages. and other docket entries including administrator against B and C S W R R Co for 10000.
An advertisement for Dr LaFranco of Philadelphia promotes a gate speed regulator priced at 2 cents and available from druggists or by mail with a free booklet.
Bids due at the Clerk of the Board of Education office by 12 noon on February 34 1908 for 2990 large desks 375 medium desks 120 small desks to be delivered installed and set on the Oyler School Building floor. Bids require disinterested guaranty of 30 percent and samples. samples and sealed envelopes marked Bid for Desks. Right to reject any or all bids. Degischer, Furniture Committee Chairman.
The Board of Education invites sealed proposals by February 11 1908 for a heating and ventilating system at Westwood School Building Cincinnati Ohio. Bids must include a 1 percent guaranty from a disinterested person. Forms obtainable at City Hall or Superintendent of Buildings offices. The right to reject any bids is reserved. Dr J M Withrow.
Henry Turner Bailey spoke in Cincinnati at the Woman's Club on Appreciation of Pictures. He urged art study to begin with the alphabet, outlining a program for public schools. He addressed the Stage Club later in the Pine Room on design.
The undersigned is duly appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Edward A. Tucker, deceased, late of Hamilton County Ohio. A A Tucker Administrator Cincinnati O January 10 1908 Drausin Wulsin Attorney.
On Monday February 10 1908 at 10 p m in the Superior Court Cincinnati Ohio Ernst Trey receiver of the Artistic Glass Painting Company will render a final account of all proceedings in Case No 52827 to said court at the courthouse in Cincinnati Hamilton County Ohio Jana 18 1908 Murray Baron
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