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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
9
Wheat prices firm after a earlier decline as shorts covered and demand from Eastern shippers strengthened the market. Corn oats and provisions followed higher with steady cash demand and favorable crop news easing selling pressure. July wheat led gains near session highs as traders watched weather and yields in the Southwest and Maryland.
New York wheat prices showed irregular trading with weakness on improved Kansas crop estimates and rains in the Southwest. July and September futures closed lower or mixed while corn and oats held firmer tone. Other markets in Baltimore Milwaukee Toledo Duluth Minneapolis St Louis reported varied spot and futures quotes for wheat corn and rye with no uniform trend.
Kansas City market notes list corn prices and various feed items with unit prices and package details. Wheat and corn prices for No 2 and red grades are provided alongside receipts and shipments figures for wheat corn oats and multiple grain types.
Receipts and shipments for the past twenty four hours compared with three days show cattle and hogs with dull demand and lower values. Heavy steers bulls calves and sheep ranges are listed with closing prices. hogs and sheep markets vary by region and weight, while other city summaries report similar trends and local price ranges.
The Columbia group closes 15 feet of rear properties on Walnut Street north of Haters alley to extend seating for the theater. An extension from the balcony rear would add at least 100 seats if secured. James Oldhauser buys a 4200 residence at 3334 Graydon avenue. Edith Balch purchases three--story Opera place brick from Elizabeth Stacey held by William Devon with $15000 purchase privilege. Butler Bros moves to the Third and Race corner July 15 after alterations. John Poetker buys a Hewitt avenue brick residence at 3344 by 130 feet.
The notice lists multiple property transfers and leases in Cheviot and adjacent zones. Fred Tuke transfers 927 Hopkins Street to William J. Schweeman. John W. Herron transfers to Herman J. Dirr. Charles B. Benson leases part of Lot 7 in I. D. Carson's sub with purchase option. Nicholas Gunther leases 723 by 100 feet on Moerlein Avenue with option to buy. Edward Mills sells to Mary J. Watson parcels 38 39 and 40 in Leslie Dick sub. Charles A. Heilker sells Lot Co. A Heilker’s sub in Madisoff. Reuben Tyler conveys 100 by 200 feet on South Avenue with Glendale Avenue boundary to Thomas Haught. May B. Lippert transfers undivided interest in 50 by 110 feet on West Davis Avenue near Woodbine Avenue in Cheviot.
Government river report lists stage readings for multiple ports including Pomeroy Greenland Maysville and Louisville with departures and arrivals noted. Updates mention Brown's landing tow Stewart's landing and vessels Queen City Tacoma Courier Chile City of Louisville and others. Weather shows rising and falling river levels with temperate conditions around 66 degrees.
Harrisburg Pa June 17 The board of pardons recommended to Governor Stuart that James B Gentry be pardoned after nearly fifteen years in prison for the Philadelphia murder of his actress sweetheart Madge Yorke A week may pass before release and the petition for his release bears signatures from prominent business and professional men across the state including almost all state legislators
Dr Louis Stricker of Cincinnati pressed stronger enforcement of laws on cousin marriage and newborn eye care at a Columbus address. He urged birth certificate changes reporting prophylactic use, school eye health inspections, safer workshops, and making methyl alcohol sales a felony to curb rising blindness risks. He warned about unsafe tools and fireworks harming children.
Franklin county administrator Charles Taylor sues Protestant Hospital assoc in Columbus Supreme Court over Nancy W. Taylor death after operation at the hospital. Plaintiff claims a sponge was left inside and caused death. Hospital argues nurse should have tracked sponge count and alerted Dr J F Baldwin if missing.
In Columbus Ohio on June 17 Prosecuting Attorney Webber yielded notes of testimony from Rhoads grand jury proceedings to the defense to limit cross examination. Rhoads stands trial for allegedly bribing Charles Burr in the East Broad Street Cleveland Trinidad paving contract matter. He denies the charges.
Ohio State House notes report changes in the office of State Fire Marshal Zuber including creation of new districts to aid deputy inspectors. Dr N E Shaw delivers a nursery and orchard care lecture for the Ross County Horticultural Society in Chillicothe. Pearl Anders killed at Edgell and Young Nelsonville coal mine when coal falls. State Mine Inspector Harrison learns of the fatal accident. State School Commissioner Jones speaks at Huron County Teachers Institute in Chicago Junction and will give the Capitol School of Oratory commencement address. Derby Pickaway high school graduation address to be delivered by J H Snyder, the state high school inspector.
Levi Yoder, disinherited by his mother’s will for not resuming the Amish dress code with hooks and eyes, killed himself at his Massillon home. He had earlier been briefly in a state hospital for insanity where Amish garments were replaced with buttoned clothing.
An article stresses lessons to avoid drownings by watermanship rules. It covers safe embarkation and disembarkation, carrying life preservers, lines, an anchor, and extra oars, plus proper balance, landing angles, and how to act if capsized. It warns against rocking boats or leaning over gunwales and advises using stern for rescues.
A sudden alarm caused by fire engines sparked hysteria among thousands of East Side pupils, prompting the closure of three public schools, traffic stoppages, and clashes as parents sought to reach their children. Police reserves were needed to restore order amid widespread fear of a fire or bombing.
New York on June 17. Brandenburg remains cheerful as the state pursues a forgery case over an article sold for 500 dollars claiming Grover Cleveland’s authorship. The prosecution shows documents and stenographic work to prove dictation, with Miss Lillian Bacon testifying to Brandenburg supervising dictation and approving the material.
Emmettsburg Md June 17 Cardinal Gibbons spoke to St Josephs College and Academy girl graduates declaring against woman suffrage. He said women are honored in the United States by male chivalry and urged a domestic mission preaching at home rather than in politics, warning society would go to the devil if judged by men alone.
Beverly Massachusetts June 17 Arrangements have been completed at the Taft summer home Woodberry Point for Mrs Taft wife of the president to arrive next Thursday President Taft is not expected until July The family will remain at the point later than first planned until about October
Warrick county voters approved a dry outcome by a 237 majority in unofficial results. Boonville city residents sided with a wet option by 47 as part of the local election.
Francis J. Heney closed his prosecution address in the Patrick Calhoun bribery case. He portrayed William Abbott as a milder villain who “cut a throat” and tied the United Railroads to the case. Heney urged immunity for supervisors and named Tirey I. Ford and Ruef as key witnesses against bribery charges.
Sealed proposals are invited by the Cincinnati City School District for 360 bonds of 500 each totaling 180 000 to be issued under Ohio law. Bonds mature in 40 years with 4 percent interest, payable semi annually at the American Exchange National Bank. Bids must include gross price and accrued interest, accompanied by 5 percent certified check.
Fragmentary public notice references a sale and charges with names including Harry Goldblatt and dates in 1968. The legible bits imply a redemption interest and a notice to whom it may concern, but the text is incomplete and garbled.
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