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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1908
Page
9
Cincinnati markets report a mixed week with wheat and rye softening while oats hold firm. Corn remains steady with White corn premium and brisk whisky demand, as flour declines amid ample offerings and buyers absorb arrivals at quoted prices.
Apples and bananas sold by price per bunch or crate, with several vegetables such as cabbage cucumbers and tomatoes priced per crate or dozen. Meats and miscellaneous goods listed with varied weights and units, including hams, bacon, short ribs, and seed orders.
The Black Diamond notes signs of improvement in the coal trade with fall prospects brightening. Producers push for higher output while lake navigation may ease inland markets. May anthracite sets a new record at 6,088,116 tons as Western demand remains weak and coal stocks rise.
The Globe and Farmers and Shippers' Warehouses reported sales of 135 cases of seed Spanish and Dutch tobacco with prices from 1.95 to 9.90 per 100 pounds. Seed accounted for 94 cases with varied prices. Spanish and Dutch totaled 41 cases across several price points. Dutch sales comprised 18 cases with multiple price levels.
The Mt. St. Joseph on the Ohio Convent held its two day commencement with a musical and literary program by the class of 1908. Students Miss Meyers Ben Ger Goebel Meredith Hedican Menge ler Cordano Pence Murphy Kern Wehrle participated and medals were awarded for Christian doctrine music self sacrifice thoughtfulness elocution and deportment.
The New York market shifts from dull to weak after the Erie pond coupons funding plan and Union Pacific bond subscriptions closure. Traders note political campaign caution, steel price cuts, wage worries, and uncertain policy by big financiers as Union Pacific and Erie move amid earnings doubts. Crop prospects improve with a June 1 government report forecasting a wheat crop above 688 million bushels and freight car reductions signal better traffic. Money remains plentiful, rates easing, even as gold withdrawals and reserve buildup loom.
Delegates and friends at the Baraca Philathea convention packed Music Hall listening to speeches and hymns from a 1500 voice choir. Marshall A. Hudson and W. C. Pearce urged broader class organization, reading rooms, and employment support, while Miss Alma Massman sang.
Fourteen million Sunday school children across the Americas and Caribbean will be represented by 2500 delegates in Louisville Kentucky for a six day International Sunday School Association convention. Notables include Justice Maclaren and E I Rexford. A new six year lesson committee will be chosen and the Boston grading system findings will be adopted. Many Cincinnati teachers attend alongside Baraca and Philathea delegates in session.
In Hopkinsville on June 14 strong price levels supported weekly sales, though total volume lagged behind the season. Planters Protective Association moved 73 birds at 7 to 15 dollars per log and long, while Society of Equity sales were slower amid sweat season effects. district totals up to June 10 show 17 788 hhds sold.
The city unveils new dumping stations and separator plants for the Street Cleaning Department. Fred Maag aims a full trial. the plan centers on separating salable items from refuse and selling dirt remaining. Officials discuss potential rail freight contracts and expected net gains, with projections of substantial yearly receipts and savings.
The notice lists river departures for cities including Louisville Pittsburg Queens City Maysville and Pomeroy with times from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. It also reports the Ohio River at Cincinnati stood at 12 feet 4 inches and stationary at 6 p.m. yesterday.
Yesterday the port saw departures including The Courier bound for Manchester and City of Cincinnati for Louisville. Today arrivals include The Courier from Manchester Lizzie Bay from Madison and City of Louisville from Louisville. The Ohio River continues to fall at Cincinnati and is expected to fall today and tomorrow for river men. Business was very heavy yesterday.
The Board of Public Service of Cinati Ohio invites sealed bids for Ferdinand alley improvement from Rankin Street to Western Avenue. Bids due June 22 1908 at noon. must include full names and a $1000 bond or certified check. bids on file forms only. board reserves right to reject all bids. John J. Wenner Clerk.
Sealed bids for labor and materials to resurface Fair Field avenue from Madison road north 1785 feet with asphalt curb work and manhole adjustments are due by 12 noon June 22 1908 at the Cincinnati Board of Public Service. Bidders must use printed forms and provide a $2000 bid bond. By order of the Board.
Legal notice announces bids to improve Kemper Lane from Yale avenue to end of street with asphalt resurfacing, curb and drain work, and related repairs. Bids must total two thousand dollars and be submitted as specified, with bids opening on June 6, 1908.
The meet-the-boat trip drew large crowds while freight moved slowly. Courier leaves Sycamore street today at 11 p.m. City of Louisville departs Main street today at 5 p.m. Lizzie Bay leaves Main street today at 5 p.m. Queen City sails Broadway tomorrow at 6 p.m. for Pittsburgh and intermediate ports.
News from various ports reports river levels falling at Pittsburg Wheeling Louisville and Evansville. Vessels arriving include The City of Cincinnati and Sprague and Pittsburg with empties. Grounded steamer Lorena on a bar near Lock No 3 on the Ohio River.
The Board of Public Service announces bids due by 12 noon Monday July 18 1908 for sale of boilers pumping engines deep well pumps boiler feed pumps hoisting engines horizontal engines and related tools at multiple pumping stations including Linwood Cumminsville Westwood Front Street Mt Hope and Hunt Street. A 25 percent bid bond or certified check is required. bids may be rejected at the board’s discretion.
Bids closed at 12 noon June 29 1908 for labor and materials to build foundations excavation piers columns bracing substructure and piling to connect with adjoining work. Each bid requires a two thousand dollar bond and full bidder names. If bids are rejected and all bids fail, the board will act as required.
The board announces a contract for resurfacing Auburn Avenue from Huntington Place to Auburndale Place with asphalt and granite curb and drainage work. Bids totaling five thousand dollars or more will be opened per plans on file in the office by order of the Board of Public Service.
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