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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1908
Page
59
Chicago wheat and corn futures rose as buyers, including eastern mills and exporters, absorbed limited domestic stocks. July wheat trades near highs after strong government data, with July corn up and cash grain prices firm. Short sellers bid actively as light receipts and strong hogs supported the market.
Wheat futures rose on weather jitters with strong corn support. across markets spot prices varied with No 2 red and No 1 Northern bids cited. Reports show receipts and exports for flour and grains, with mixed activity in rye flour oats and barley. regional quotes list cash bids and futures for July September and December.
The note states totals are not included because comparisons are incomplete and due to other items than clearings. The text implies missing data in financial or accounting totals and references nonclearing items.
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune from New York notes corn shipments totaling 6,158 bushels with four shipments of 4,211 years and wheat and flour figures. cotton seed market shows bear pressure and disappointing demand with quoted prices for July through January across multiple months and contracts.
Friday cattle trading quiet amid larger yards and liberal receipts, with prices easing 10 to 15 cents on most classes. Steers and cows show softer demand. calves and bulls vary by region. Across Chicago St Louis and Kansas City, buyers maintain cautious stance while shipments and stockers adjust to the higher supply.
Harry Charles Willhide of Evanston was arrested on a bigamy charge after detectives found he lived with Lillian Hand while still married to Clara Louise Willhide. He claimed belief in a divorce granted in 1908 and that he was free from his first marriage. Detective Sweeney and Willson processed the suspect at the First District station.
Edger Senders 17, son of Robie Senders of Plemingsburg Kentucky, was reported missing by his father last night. He was located in Grand Central station after a train from Frem ingebute moved past a booth, where he informed authorities his son had run away yesterday morning.
The Burley market review shows weekly and year figures from The Western Tobacco Journal. Prices averaged $16.73 per 100 pounds for 44 hogsheads, with specific sales ranging from $10.00 to $21.00 per unit. Warehouses listed include Planters, Buckeye, Bodmann, Globe, and Farmers and Shippers with totals reaching 2,827 to 26,797 units for the period.
The article notes renewed faith in the business cycle driven by tariff passage, strong output in iron and steel, and crops, with cotton goods prices rising and dry goods demand steady. Bank exchanges show robust activity with $2.72 trillion in leading cities, and overall trade centers from New York to New Orleans report better conditions and rising prices across sectors.
Louisville on July 9 reported only two warehouses holding sales on local breaks. Dark tobacco sold in amounts of 49 hhds at prices seven to fourteen dollars per hundred in a market showing some stronger bids and overall limited demand.
The day’s Cotton market shows varied quotes with American middling around 7.204 and good middling 6.994. sales reached 4 000 bales with 3 600 American, 200 for speculation. Futures opened steady and closed barely steady with July at 6.564 and December at 6.424. New Orleans reports a visible supply decline of 216 682 bales week over week. Southern and New York activity reflects wet belt conditions and cautious hedging amid rising temperatures in Texas. Liverpool weekly totals show American sales at 25 000 bales and stock estimates near 962 000 bales.
Herman W N Neukamm of 223 Mohawk Street asked the Children's Home to care for his four under eight year old children, claiming their mother has neglected them by leaving them alone for hours. The mother, currently missing, had previously been employed and is described as habitually away from home. The case followed a period in the workhouse for another child, with the family facing mounting hardship.
Bradstreet's reports future trade remains strong with rising buyer presence in large markets and encouraging cereal crop data. Industrial activity increases, harvest labor demand grows, and tariff talks may conclude. however retail trade slows in parts of the country due to weather and floods. Wholesale orders are light, but overall mood is buoyant amid high raw material prices and mixed collections.
Buyers in New York on July 9 purchase raw cotton at old price levels while yarns and yarn products show moderate activity. Traders report steady demand but little change in spot prices and no clear trend for futures.
The Kanawha and Ohio rivers continue to fall with Cincinnati reporting rising levels in the next 24 hours. Ports along the Ohio show mixed movement as logs drift and salvage efforts proceed, with Louisville and Port Cincinnati noting varying depths and arrivals and departures at river hubs.
Judge John A Caldwell will address St Pauls church members tomorrow night at 7 30 on the workings of the juvenile court of which he is presiding, outlining its aims and operations for the congregation.
Fragmented notices offer jobs and services in Avondale. Entries include a beauty service with diploma offers at 810 W Fourth St and a washer woman position at 441 Rockdale Ave. The text references training, wages, and student engagement, with scattered phrases about graduates and learning.
Cincinnati seeks sealed bids until noon on the 27th for the $115,000.00 issue of nontransferable street improvement bonds. Bonds dated Aug 2, 1908, mature in 20 years, interest 4 percent, payable semiannually. Bids must be on printed forms with 5 percent certified check. right to reject bids reserved. Ernst von Bargen, Auditor.
The Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railway Company calls a stockholders meeting for August 10 1909 at 11 am in Room 6 Carew Building Cincinnati Ohio. Topics include approval of a 75 million dollar 4 percent forty year refunding mortgage and a 20 million dollar thirty year general mortgage, plus a trust agreement and plan of readjustment. Stock transfer books close July 31 to August 10 1909.
The Office of Superintendent of Banks of Ohio certifies Courthouse Savings Bank of Cincinnati is authorized to commence the business of a savings bank and safe deposit company following an examination showing full compliance with applicable law. B. B. Seymour announces the authorization in Columbus on July 7, 1909.
The Probate Court of Hamilton County Ohio has appointed and qualified G A Mayer as Administrator with the will annexed. Co M Lotze, Attorney, 83 Wiggins Block Cincinnati Ohio July 9 1969.
Comptroller of the Currency reports Cincinnati national banks remain in good shape with higher deposits and resources. From June 23, 1909 to July 15, 1908 deposits rose from 39,742,490.02 to 39,922,792.27. Total resources increased from 1,062,467,268.62 to 1,060,005,378.35, and loans and discounts grew from 60,272,770.31 to 63,998,251.12.
Jennie Brown reports a woman charged with stabbing her former sweetheart, William Canady of 300 East Front Street, in a darkly dramatic incident. Canady was rushed to the city hospital with a chest wound as police took Jennie into custody.
Property details include 237 improvements and running water. Sale to be held at the courthouse in Lebanon Ohio on July 2 at 9:00 AM. Contact W T Thompson of First National Bank, Lebanon Ohio, for full description. W J Wright, Attorney.
An old classified note promotes bicycles described as Two L Ladies Rambler, touted as good and cheap, located at No. 229 Race Street.
Philadelphia druggists advertise a compound from Dr La Pranco offered by mail or in person for a 2 percent fee. The ad promotes the preparation and delivery of the medicine through local outlets.
Sealed proposals in triplicate will be received at the Chief Quartermaster's Office Chicago and at post offices for furnishing forage and straw during 1909 to 1920. Bids due August 9 1909 by 11 a.m. at Chicago Fort Sheridan Benjamin Harrison Thomas Kenny Wayne. envelopes indorsed Proposals for Forage and Straw. LT Col W W Robinson Jr CQM.
Sealed proposals called for grading sodding plumbing and sewer work brick driveways on the Hyde Park School lot at Observatory avenue and Edwards road Cincinnati Ohio. Bids due by noon Monday August 2 190 related to drawings by architect E H Cornette and bond required over 500 dollars. The Board reserves right to reject any bid and bids must be in sealed envelopes marked Bid for grading and sodding.
The Board of Education invites sealed bids for furnishing all materials and work to complete a new school building on the Woodward High School lot in Cincinnati. Bid items include marble work tile work plastering painting glazing burlap blackboards elevator and dumb waiter hardware with prices itemized. Bids due Monday July 19 1909 by noon with 10 percent guaranty. bids to be submitted on blank forms at Gustave W. Drach office or C W Handman.
Sealed proposals received by the Auditor of Cincinnati until July 27 1909 for bonds totaling 13000 non taxables to finance Jerome street improvements from Celestial to St Gregory. Bonds dated Aug 1 1909 mature in 20 years bearing 4 percent interest payable semi annually. Bid must state bond quantities and total bid amount plus accrued interest from delivery.
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