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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
9
Market held firm on decreased receipts and wet weather. Rain in Texas and the Southwest supported the cash and futures, with July corn and oats advancing amid bullish sentiment. Receipts and stock levels shifted as producers faced harvest delays and weather damage reports from the region.
Grain prices rose as Chicago and New York markets reported active buying driven by Southwest weather and crop prospects. Wheat receipts across major hubs showed mixed results with No. 2 red and No. 1 Northern bids around $1.00 to $1.16 per bushel, while corn futures edged higher on demand and limited selling.
Prices held firm to higher in Cincinnati as receipts and shipments for the past forty four hours were reported. Cattle hogs and sheep showed a lively market with offerings light yet demand strong, stockers and feeders in good demand and higher prices than the prior week.
Paris reports from the fifth International Congress of Cotton Spinners and Manufacturers show Europe fearing American monopoly and seeking means to free the industry from high raw cotton prices. European delegates push for curb on speculation and expanded colonial production with Africa and Egypt eyed. Americans defend Southern production as key, citing potential output up to 100 million bales annually.
Ohio Secretary of State lists articles of incorporation filed in Columbus for multiple firms including Searchlight Publishing in Cincinnati with 10,000 dollars, Home Telephone in Wiltshire with 15,000, Bode Realty in Cincinnati with 10,000, and Cleve Mar Engineering in Cleveland with 30,000. Also noted are name changes, capital increases, and dissolutions affecting firms such as the Ohio Lake Erie Eastern Railroad Company Newark, Hiram College, and Superior Film Supply in Sedo.
A Cincinnati report shows national life insurers paid out 351 million to policyholders in 1907, with Ohio beneficiaries totaling 17.8 million. The piece notes rising distributions, cites New York City lead at 27.3 million, and lists notable Ohio payouts including Cincinnati figures and several city names.
Susan B Anthony Club members in Toledo press for release of eighteen year old Maud Castle who is pregnant and jailed with alleged thief Elmer Schoenberger. A committee will push grand jury action to have charges ignored and place Castle in the Toledo Girls Home if freed. The group also seeks clemency for a separate life-sentenced woman in Ohio Penitentiary and plans suffrage campaigns with public meetings and fundraising.
The Ohio River at Cincinnati stood 15 feet 9 inches yesterday and falling. Departures from this port included The Queen City to Pittsburgh Greenland to Pomeroy Courier to Manchester and City of Cincinnati to Louisville. Today arrivals include Courier from Maysville Lizzie from Pea and City of Louisville from Louisville. Large coal movement and Tows from Pittsburg and Pt. Pleasant, with steamer arrivals and departures listed.
Charles Delaney of Fire Company 43 was summoned by Chief Archibald to appear before the Mayor this morning for violation of rules. Mayor Markbreit named Charles T. Trainer Henry Leubbe as regular patrol men and Henry J. Hermech and William K. Reinhard as subpatrolman and subfiresman. Bids for resurfacing Shillito Place were received. Kirchner Construction Co. was the low bidder at 1630.50.
The report details river heights at Davis Island Dam 8.5 feet and falling in Pittsburg, 10.4 feet in Wheeling, 15.5 feet in Madison, and 36.4 feet in Cairo with other ports noting arrivals and departures. Vessels include The Charlie Brown coal bound for Cincinnati, The Raymond Horner from Cincinnati, The Nettie Grant timber for London, The City of Louisville for Cincinnati, and multiple arrivals at St. Louis and New Orleans with several departures. Weather: fair and warmer in Madison, Louisville, Evansville, Cairo, and New Orleans with general river activity across ports.
Assistant City Solicitor Sutphin yesterday gave an opinion that the Board of Service may lease Florence avenue property from Scully Construction Co for a municipal asphalt plant. The city may buy the property after four months' notice for 16000 dollars. Monthly rental is 83 dollars and 33 cents.
The Water Works Commissioners opened bids yesterday for 660 tons of sixteen inch pipe and 20 tons of special castings from Dimmick Pipe Company and United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry Company. Both bids were referred to the Acting Chief Engineer for report. May expenditures totaled $66,176.46 with $10,121,895.44 spent to date and a remaining balance of $631,874.
Health Officer Brown reports 115 weekly deaths down from 138 last week and 103 in the prior year. Consumption leads deaths. no deaths from diphtheria measles or scarlet fever. Eleven accident deaths include seven drownings. Three diarrheal deaths: two under one year and one over sixty. Bids were received by the Service.
London tin rose with spot at £129 in futures £128 6s London copper gained to £58 9d 1s and futures £58 13 9d locally copper priced around $12 50 12.75. Lead quoted £9 6d in London and about $4.32–4.35 locally while spelter held near £19 9s and $4.50–4.55. Iron showed strength in London warrants at 50s but remained steady locally with Northern No. 1 foundry at $16 17 and other grades near $16 25–17. Lead in St Louis at $4.22.
City council adopts amendments to Section 7 of Ordinance 218 detailing permit requirements for construction and alterations. It sets application duties, plan stamping, and inspector access, plus fee schedules based on building contents and alterations. The ordinance includes coal handling squares rules, residence square definitions, and effective date May 18 1908.
By resolution of the Board of Public Safety a civil service examination for Patrolmen substitutes will be held at City Hall on Wednesday June 17 1908 at 930 am. The test covers city government police department organization discipline topography of the city rules ordinances state criminal law and duties including reporting to a superior. W F Boyd president J J Mulvihill secretary.
Chief Quartermaster announces sealed bids for khaki uniform cloth dark blue cloth brown duck and other fabrics and blankets to be delivered to New York Philadelphia Boston Chicago or St Louis depots. Deadline July 10 1908. Domestic manufacture preferred with price and quality factors. bids to Lt Col Hodgson Philadelphia and Lt Col Robinson Chicago.
Public auction on July 2 1908 offers 3 1/2 acre lot and house on McHenry avenue Westwood Cincinnati described by lot lines and subdivision of Samuel Doty heirs. Property appraised at 3750 dollars with 100 dollars cash due day of sale and remaining balance on deed delivery. GUIDO GORES administrator of Rosa B Herrmann estate.
General Depot Q M Dept Jeffersonville Indiana invites sealed proposals for wagon iron range parts kitchen utensils stationery and miscellaneous supplies for Manila Philippines. Bids open June 22 1908 at 10 am with preference for domestic production and right to reject any bid. Schedule available on request.
Notice to stockholders states a meeting of The Wyoming Amusement Hall Company on June 12 1908 at Guild Hall Wyoming Hamilton County at 7 80 p m. for voting to increase capital stock from 25000 90 to 50000 as approved by the board on May 1 1908.
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