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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1909
Page
9
Chicago traders pushed grain prices higher as wet weather delays harvest in the Southwest and a green bug scare boosts oats. Wheat led gains with concerns over supplies and a Liverpool price rally aiding futures, while corn and oats rose and provisions stayed weak.
Across Kansas City St Louis Minneapolis Liverpool Duluth Baltimore Milwaukee New York wheat and corn prices show mixed moves with No 2 hard and red grades quoted, July and September futures listed, receipts and shipments reported, and flour and barley values steadied in several markets.
Elevator and freight costs quoted. oats and hay hold steady while hides leather and beet markets show quiet or steady activity. Cotton seed and petroleum show modest firmness with slight price ranges. sugar and molasses move within narrow bands as refiners adjust recommendations.
The secretary of state authorized articles of incorporation for multiple firms and societies in Ohio. Names include The Roumanian Young Men's Society of Cincinnati, Interstate Forestry Service Company, Bryan Printing Company in Cleveland, Warner Leonard Coal Company, First Methodist Protestant Church Mount Vernon, Pomeroy Furniture and Manufacturing Company, Columbus Grove Library Association, Wells Mack Oil and Gas Company Wellston, Hughes Keenan Company Mansfield, and Advance Bay Company of Middletown. Capital figures range from 10 000 to 60 000 with one capital increase to 500 000.
Henry P. Fletcher, charge d affaires of the American legation, told the foreign board on Friday and today that the United States protests German efforts to compel Grand Councilor Chang-Chi-Tung to memorialize the throne for ratifying the 27.5 million dollar German British French loan for Hankow Sze Huen railroad construction.
New York June 21 The coffee futures market opened quiet with tiny advances after European gains but drifted lower as traders ditched positions. Trading showed 2,000 bags with September at 5.85 cents and December at 31.75 cents per pound, while Rio Tinto Tha8so and Santos grades traded around 4 to 7 cents and Cordova around 27 cents.
On June 21 in New York quotations show Alice 1.9 Brunswick Con offered at .05 Comstock Tunnel stock .28 Comstock Tunnel bonds .19 Con California and Virginia .68 Horn Silver .80 Iron Silver 1.50 Leadville Con. .045 Little Chief .08 Mexican assessment paid .85 Ontario 3.5 Ophir 1.30 Standard 1.75 Yellow Jacket .43
Seed prices listed for Clover and Timothy in Toledo Ohio on June 21. Clover cash price 0.674g, October 6.8244, December 6824, March 6.92 percent. Timothy prime price not fully clear. Alsike prime 8 with August 8.50.
The Wright brothers resume geroplane tests near Fort Myer Washington as Orville explains last year’s crash was caused by propeller power stressing rear wires. A new machine, with reinforced rear rudder wires, will undergo preliminary flights before the official trial likely Friday or Saturday.
Charles Glenn and Elijah Anderson, both Black, living on Langdon Court, were arrested at the Columbia theater by Detectives Jackson and O’Brien on charges of petty larceny. Police say they removed lead pipe during quitting time and Anderson had pipe wrapped in a coat. They claimed it was given by white men in the building.
Mrs. Robinson of Cheetham Hill, Manchester, claims her 17 year old daughter Edith, a lifelong cripple with a leg three inches shorter, was lengthened after a thunderclap. Doctor Gregory calls it hysteria without real joint disease, noting muscle contraction from pain.
Real estate activity in Clifton features a new subdivision selling for about 50 000 dollars with ten lots purchased and plans for immediate construction including a 5 000 dollar residence. A fresh round of property development and theater and exchange events are noted, with Cleveland boasting rapid value growth and multiple sales and leases under discussion.
A scanned list records numerous debt and deed transfers with varied sums from 1,500 to 8,500 across recipients such as Henry Meyer Isaac Oscherowitz and Bernard H Knayp and properties along Madison Avenue Westwood Homestead Morrison Avenue and Victor Street. Names include Margaret Linfert Mabel Nelson Eliza Hervey and Kate Arnold among others. The document lists multiple assignments and improvements including Baker estate and Putnam Candy Co alterations.
A long list of real estate transactions appears, detailing leases and purchases across Will Creek, Millcreek, Ferdinand Renzgehau subdivision, and surrounding areas. Names include Dora L Farrin, M Farrin, William Rendigs, Kate Renzgehausen, Emma Woodrutt, Bertis Murray, Edward Burns, Thomas A Crotty, Clarence B Meyer, Henry J Dickhaus, Verona C Heckle, John W Doran, L C Blaik, F C H Manss, Lucy T Schultze, Lillie S Gest, Hieronimus Burger, Charles Emmert, the heirs of Theodore Von Holle, Frederick Vogel, Ella K Platt, Jose Goldberger, H Kirby, Elisabeth Stacey, and W Balch. Transactions include stipulated annual rents, leaseterms up to five years, and privileges of purchase.
In Detroit on June 21 Dr. William Davis Foster president of the American Institute of Homeopathy warned of therapeutic nihilism and the neglect of materia medica by medical schools. He cited rising Christian Science osteopathy and other non drug cures and urged doctors to use all known remedies while noting demand for homeopathic practitioners in several Western states.
Detectives Heustlein Pflug Dillon and Larder arrested Dan Ulrich Harvey J Smith and Harry Stout after a saloon raid on a Central avenue pool game. Ulrich said a stranger lured him into the game and a roll of confederate currency was found. All remain held on suspicion.
A 1909 overview notes big money in seed development and government support. It highlights imports of new varieties, high prices for superior seeds, and figures on seed use and value, plus DoA efforts with disease control and seed testing. It cites Wilson and Hill on boosting yields and long campaigns in Canada and the U.S. to improve seed quality and distribution.
government report lists river stages at 7 a.m. yesterday with forecast across ports. Cincinnati stage 16.8 feet and falling. river conditions update arrivals and departures at Louisville Evansville Cairo St Louis Memphis and other ports with rain and rising or falling trends and temperatures.
The Board of Public Service of Cincinnati invites sealed bids for labor and materials to improve Brwell avenue from Glenmore to Hooker, including grading, curb and gutter, macadam roadway, basins, drains, and retaining walls. Bids due July 6 1889 with a 1200 bond, using printed forms, bond or certified check, and contract security.
Sealed bids for Thompson Avenue improvements from Fairmount to Verily avenues will be accepted until 12 noon on Tuesday July 6 1889 in the office of the Board of Public Service. Bids must include the full names of all bidders and be accompanied by a $1000 bond. The board reserves the right to reject any bid.
City of Cincinnati invites sealed bids for Den Street from Linden Street to West Avenue including grading curb gutter drains basins and macadam road surface. Bids due July 6 190 with 1000.08 dollar guarantee per bid and bids to follow standard forms. Clerk John J Wenner notes bids may be rejected or accepted and contract awarded if suitable.
Taps sounded at a small grave in Nare wood for 6 year old Jean Andrews daughter of Major William Andrews of the Salvation Army. The funeral of Mrs Adelia Th wife of Rev J Elbert Thomas pastor of the Winton Place M E church was held at the family home. Mary Gilday died Sunday at her son Edward Gilday’s home and high mass service was set for St Vincent de Paul Sedamsville with burial at St Joseph’s.
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