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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
9
Chicago notes June 9 wheat up on rain in the Southwest and tighter world supplies with July at 86 86 7, corn firmer on wet weather and smaller receipts, oats skid on crop report with a weak close, provisions firm on live hog gains.
New York reports a strong rise in wheat on bullish weather and tightening world stocks. July futures gapped higher to around 94 cents, then ended modestly up, while September traded near 92 to 93 cents. Other grains held gains or steadied as markets absorbed latest supplies and demand signals.
Hopkinsville Ky June 9 the Planters Protective salesman reports 138 hogsheads of tobacco sold last week at 7 to 10 for mids and 10 to 15 for leaf top prices this year. Receipts near end and farmers busy setting out crops for next year. Society of Equity quotations unchanged.
Judge Elbert H. Gary announced a general reduction in finished steel prices after an all day conference. The cuts affect billets steel bars plates structural iron merchant pipe and wire nails across the large steel interests.
Cincinnati market reports a weaker tone for lower grade cattle and steady to higher prices for better animals. Cattle receipts rose while hogs and sheep showed robust demand with prices firm to higher. Chicago and other markets show mixed results across cattle hogs and lambs.
The Treasury general fund balance excluding the $150,000,000 gold reserve reports an available cash balance of $240,647,115. It notes gains in gold coin holdings of $26,507,017 and gold certificates totaling $36,1970.
Berlin report notes cash in hand up 21.0 million marks while loans fall 28.27 million and discounts drop 43.61 million. Treasury bills used rise 10.20 million and notes in circulation increase 25.05 million with deposits down 3.0 million.
The Courier lists today's river departures from Manchester and Louisville with two steamers the Lizzie Bay at 5 p.m the City of Cincinnati at 5 p.m and the River schedule shows 11 p.m.
Public notices list Pomeroy and Maysville departures with Triweekly and daily services. Times include 5 p.m Tue Thu, 11 p.m Mon Wed Sun, 11 p.m, Friday 6 p.m, Sunday 9 a.m, and Peters next Friday 5 p.m.
At 6 p.m. yesterday the Ohio River at Cincinnati registered 16 feet and held steady as river level remained unchanged.
The river forecast for the Ohio River predicts a fall at most points with a small rise between Maysville and Cincinnati and a later fall at Cincinnati on Wednesday and Thursday. Departures include Queen City to Pittsburg Greenland to Pomeroy Courier to Maysville Kentucky with strong passenger demand.
Reports from multiple river ports indicate fluctuating water levels and arrivals. Pittsburg notes a 9 foot level and falling. Cincinnati and Louisville report varying depths and departures. Evansville and Cairo show falling to rising levels with warm, clear or partly cloudy conditions. St. Louis lists several arriving vessels including City of Saltillo and Relic of Calhoun.
Attorney General Wade H. Ellis filed suit in federal court to compel payment of franchise tax from the New Decatur Buggy Company now in receivership. The state seeks $3,761 plus daily penalties since June 1, 1907, claiming tax liens on the company's property. Also, Jewell Tea Company sues Troy and Tippecanoe City for interfering with interstate commerce by licensing peddlers, seeking an injunction. The verdicts in two traction cases were confirmed, with Miss Susan B. Austin awarded $9,000 and Mrs. Forbus settling. Hartwell Furniture and People's Gas receiverships progress with appointed receivers and bond obligations.
The Building Code Commission discussed a city wide fire line revision at its meeting. They may enlarge blocked districts and ensure downtown squares are protected from frame buildings. A meeting with Fire Chief Archiable and underwriters will address this and oil tank safeguards after the Cincinnati Oil Company fire.
On May 11 a motor vehicle struck a horse and buggy, tossing the driver into the street and causing injuries. Heilker & Heilker, attorneys, represent the case.
Dimmie F Nelson seeks 3840 from Louis W Foster doing business as Foster and Co brokers claiming four years as commission broker in Detroit and that Foster paid part of orders by his own check while 3840 remains due. Earnestina Hargena sues Howard M Beazel for 912.50 over margins after bucket shop activity. James Meyer Buggy Co wins 534.32 against Oscar H Haas over a 576 bonus dispute. Isadore De Johns sues city for 5000 damages over a sidewalk fall at Fifth street and Patterson alley. L&N RR sues to enjoin ticket brokers from handling return half of excursion tickets. temporary restraining order granted.
Applicants seek admin of numerous estates including Mary P. Buchanan 35000 and Sarah Schooley 2100 with named heirs such as Emma Buchanan Holmes Nancy Marriott and Annie A Lowe. Other filings list Mary Schooley Em ma May Cramsey Alice Louise Cramsey and John Samuelson among claimants with estates ranging from 125 to 35000.
Anna Chalmers formerly Watson of Latonia to receive 10000 lump sum plus all furniture household effects and a valuable diamond ring in lieu of alimony. Judge William Littleford represents Mrs Chalmers with Phares Gusweiler & Phares for the husband. Charles Chalmers travels salesman. stock in National Cash Register noted. Walter Beal answers Florence Beal divorce suit denying neglect and blaming her conduct for a prior separation. John C. Rogers represents the defendant. Charles Heinlein and Florence Heinlein settle again. he is a trunk maker with a Central avenue store. Charles S. Sparks involved in the latest truce. Helena Parrott sues Mont Parrott for divorce and alimony, married 1896, alleging three years of lack of support. Charles S. Sparks represents.
The State versus Harry Brown Albert Segal and Ray Long Cincinnati Post staff editors faces crime libel charges over a 1906 article. Defendants asked a commission to take Lincoln Steffens testimony to prove he supplied the staff responsible. Hearing set for June 29 with expected weeklong proceedings.
In Wyoming, Anna Maloney sues Fletcher R Williams and J J Cook as administrators for $2400 claiming six years of unpaid household services worth $900 and $1500 of her money with promised interest. Hafer probate contest and others follow. assets of Ahtmann Church Goods listed at $4890.07. cases of Saestroh and Uffelman continued. Werner Eisemeyer sues Cincinnati Traction Co. for $5000 in damages.
A dense notice lists numerous property transfers, lot descriptions, and mortgage filings and cancellations. Names include Malvina Boggs Frederick Mullér Hester Stagg John Wittmeyer Katie Rodler Dennis McNamara Gilbert Roll Emma Stone T. Westerman Henry Dotson and many others with parcels in Glen dale Avondale and Solon areas. Amounts show several thousand dollars in mortgages and lease terms across multiple properties and lenders.
A list of civil cases filed in Common Pleas Court Nos. 140,096 to 140,102 and related dockets 54,014 to 54,017 includes Werner Bissinger v. Cincinnati Tracth Co. for 5000 damages, Helena Parrott v. Mont Parrott for divorce, Anna Maloney v. F R Williams et al. for 2400, The Accollan Co. v. C B Hicks for 205 and mortgage foreclosure, Eugene Bezenah v. City of Cincinnati for 650, and other injunctions and damages suits.
Chief Quartermaster's Office invites sealed proposals for furnishing 4,000 yds Facing Cloth to 75,000 pairs gloves 300,000 pairs stock ings and extensive camp and tent equipment. Deliverable to Philadelphia Boston New York Chicago or St. Louis depots. Proposals due June 15 1908. Samples and specs on request LT. COL. W. W. ROBINSON JR. Chief Quartermaster.
By resolution of the Board of Public Safety a mental examination for substitute patrolmen for motion to patrolmen in the Police Department will be held at City Hall on Wednesday June 17 1908 at 9:30 a.m. Examinations cover city government and police rules topography criminal law and patrol duties with a writing test. By order of the Board W F Boyd President J J Mulvihill Secretary.
Public auction set for July 2 1903 at 3 pm for lot and house 2087 McHenry avenue Westwood Cincinnati Ohio. Property described as part of Lot 5 in Doty subdivision with boundaries and measurements. Appraised at 3750 dollars with 100 dollars cash due day of sale and balance on deed delivery. Guido Gores administrator of Rosa B Herrmann estate.
Sealed proposals from all bidders are invited by the Board of Education for plumbing and gas fitting at the Highlands School Building on Eastern and Lewis Avenues Cincinnati Ohio. Bids due noon Wednesday June 17 1908 at the Clerk of the Board office third floor City Hall. Bid forms available at Tietig and Lee Architects and sealed envelopes must be marked Plumbing and Gas Fitting. The committee may reject any or all bids. DR J M THR Chairman Committee on Buildings and Repairs.
The Little Miami Light Heat and Power Co filed another Insolvency Court suit to condemn 6.22 acres of Carrie M. Smith land on the northwest riverbank for dam and electricity work. Louis J. Dolle represents the company. Cogan Williams represent John J. Ryan and Joseph Brill, indicted for bucket shop operations, with proceedings adjourned to today. Thomas C. Rye of Paris Tennessee was admitted to practice in the Circuit Court of Appeals.
Two and a half story frame dwelling proposed on north side of Ste Avenue near Linwood for John Nichols ORAS Cat 2 cost 2,500. Two and a half story brick dwelling on west side Rose Hill Avenue north of Beechwood for B H Thomas cost 8,500. Two story brick garage planned at 1960 Madison for George Eustis owner cost listed as unspecified.
The Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Railway Company declared a 1 percent dividend on its common stock, matching the December payout. The announcement was made in New York on June 9.
The undersigned has been reappointed and qualified as executor under the last will and testament of the estate of David Abraham deceased late of Hamilton County Ohio. Dated at Cincinnati May 25 1908 Rudolph Werner Executor Adolph Gruber Attorney 1512 Vine St Phone Canal 1755 Y
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