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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1906
Page
9
Minneapolis cash wheat closed at 82 3 4 cents with steady tone across cereals. Prices show mixed yet steady movement for corn oats rye and hay. whisky sales noted and extensive grain inspections with movement by car counts. Apples lemons oranges potatoes onions cabbage beets and berries priced. greens meats lard and poultry sections listed with ranges and on arrival versus store figures.
The Pennsylvania railroad plans to start work on the Rookwood crossing in the East End after obtaining the required permit from the Superintendent of Track Elevation and Subways this week. Eastern avenue will shift toward the hillside and the streetcar tracks will pass under the railroad, eliminating a dangerous crossing.
Seventy-five freight traffic officials of the Baltimore and Ohio held their semi annual meeting in Chicago with C. Wright presiding. The group reviewed local terminals and planned travel to St Louis Vincennes and Cincinnati after sessions.
Parson s Kansas June 4 At a special meeting of the board of the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railroad here today Adrian H Joline of New York was unanimously elected Chairman to succeed the late Henry C Rouse R W Maguire of St Louis and Otto Miller of Cleveland were elected directors to fill vacancies
The San Francisco double disaster has considerably reduced travel from Cincinnati to California while showing normal volumes to the Pacific Northwest. Railroad officials hoped for no effect, but travel to the West overall declined notably.
A party of about two hundred Christian Scientists will travel this week to Boston for the dedication of the new church costing $2,000. H. B. Huntington, General Agent, Pas-
Rallies and services planned as Knights of Pythias from Cincinnati Covington Newport and Dayton attend a Lexington memorial service next Sunday. A special L N train has been chartered for the event, departing seven fifteen in the morning.
Stockholders of Amalgamated Copper Company re-elected directors H. H. Rogers William Rockefeller James Stillman A. R. Flower A. C. Burrage G. H. Church H. H. Rogers Jr. and J. E. Judson at the Jersey City annual meeting. The report shows net income for the year ended April 30 of 9,161,537 and a surplus after dividends of 312,983.
The tenth annual Grain Dealers Association convention opened in Chicago with reports from committees and full discussion. Officers will be elected tomorrow.
U S grain and commodity desks report mixed activity on June 4 with wheat steady after early gains, corn firm and oats steady. Receipts and shipments vary by city including New York, Kansas City, Duluth, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and St. Louis, with prices and bids noted for No. 2 and No. 1 Northern wheat and related grains.
The Eclectic Medical College plans a new $100000 building at a different site as trustees discuss relocation. The current Plum Street campus, built in 1874, is to be abandoned by January 1 if approved. Officials say no official action has been taken yet, though a move is strongly considered.
Short job ads seek bookkeeper clerical and office help. Entries list names initials and addresses with minimal details. Mentions include E L R 625 W Sixth, H M this office, F B G, MUELLER 1444 Walnut St, A K this office.
A two story brick home at 1220 9th near Harriet with large front and rear yards on a 20 by 90 foot lot is offered. Rents estimated at 15 dollars, potential to bring 18 dollars. asking price 3,000 dollars, with easy terms. Owner is a nonresident. if not sold soon, it will go to auction.
Classified notice lists elegant downtown room for rent with phone contact, plus numerous property transfers and mortgages filed across Covington and Newport. Names include McMillan and Flora, John Meyer, Kirchhof, and Emma Glaser. See Lot 22 updates, 2851 Eastern avenue lease, and various street parcels on David street and West Race.
Real estate transfers include Albert Williamson to Edward C. Cross Lot 8 and part of Lot 49 in Abram BORE WI. August Hoffmann to Philip Bayer 50 by 106 feet on Trevor avenue. Harold L. Duckett to Max J. Drach 3827 Hazel avenue lease. multiple parcels in Mont- ORR and Nor-WROD. numerous mortgages canceled. building permits for two and a half story dwellings. and an ordinance establishing Ehrman avenue grade with detailed elevations and section references.
Fuel will land in Cincinnati Harbor today or tomorrow. The fleet includes Robert P. Gillham Sallie Marmet Lucie Marmet W. B. Calderwood Otto Marmet J. T. Hatfield Winnefrede and Val P. Collins. J. R. Hatlies flagship of the Kanawha fleet arrives today. Remainder of tha beste to arrive within 24 hours. Waters rising at Pittsburg hinder coalboat departures. Government forecast notes Ohio River generally falling above Portsmouth with Cincinnati likely to fall. Lizzie Bay inspected by U S Deputy Inspectors. Dixie licensed. Lighthouse tender Golden Red arrived, awaiting supplies for semi annual trip.
Case list shows multiple filings including Malinda Phipps vs William Phipps for divorce. Susie Bishop vs L Bishop for divorce. Bishop Jee Company vs Western Paper Goods Company on appeal. Conrad Kuhn vs Cincinnati Oil Company for $10500. Benjamin Heister vs I M Martin on appeal. Minnie M Norman vs Andrew G Norman for divorce. and related attorneys listed.
The Ohio River at Cincinnati stood at 14.2 feet and rising at 6 p.m. yesterday. Advertised departures in major cities include Charleston Maysville Louisville and Cincinnati with schedules noted for daily and weekly services.
Weather and river levels reported for ports including Warren Oil City Greensboro and Pittsburg. Vessels departed and arrived with names such as The Virginia Bessie Smith Ruth Matamoras Ben Hur and The Ford Herald. conditions described as clear and warm with rivers rising or falling.
An explosion at the Burton powder plant one mile west of Hillsville Pennsylvania last night wrecked the glazing house and shook nearby buildings for miles. No injuries occurred as all workers were at home. Officials say the blast likely started from a spark from a dynamo.
Monday arrivals at Cincinnati port include the Greenwood Ashland Courier Mayeville and City of Louisville with the Georgia Lee from Memphis and lower rivers. Departures list Greenwood Ashland Courier Maysville and City of Louisville. Today’s arrivals feature Tacoma Maysville and City of Cincinnati. Kanawha coal fleet begins shipment to Cincinnati.
Paris on June 4 Edouard Kann declares no foundation for reports that the Rodolphe Kann art collection was sold to J P Morgan and says negotiations on the subject have not begun.
City council enacts curb grade for Norwich Avenue from Ehrman to Baxter streets. Establishes west curb elevation at 231.60 feet rising 3 177 percent over 327.71 feet to 242.00 feet and east curb at 231.15 feet rising 3 225 percent over 336.43 feet to 242.00 feet. Repeals conflicting provisions. FRANK L PFAFF.
City ordinance No 1354 establishes the grade of Baxter avenue from Norwich to Wilson, detailing curb elevations at Norwich and Wilson and exact slope measurements for both south and north curbs. The measure, amidst conflicting references, repeals prior provisions and was passed May 14.
Steamboats depart from foot Main Street daily at 5 p m for Pomeroy Charleston and Louisville with several intermediate points. Courier runs daily at 11 p m except Saturday from Main street foot with freight daily and contact phones listed.
Lee Line steamers offer Memphis bound trips with meals and berth for 11 dollars and Louisville bound voyages with meals and berth for 2 dollars. Georgia Lee departs June 6 at 5 p.m. from the wharfboat foot Broad Street. fast freight to Lower Ohio Memphis and Vicksburg with daily inland reception. Peters follows June 13. Office B Front. Contacts: Matin 1180 Wharfboat Main 859. J F Ellison superintendent and general agent.
The ordinance fixes curb and street grades for Witte alley from Heywood street. It specifies elevations for east and west curbs, rate of ascent per segment, and final curb elevations reaching up to 71.31 feet. Attest: Edwin Henderson. my23-2tTu
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