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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1915
Page
9
In a tense scene Captain Ballantyne tells Olivia they are in a dire fix after their car is stuck in a ditch. He plans to seek help, leaving her with a revolver and the risk of discovery as a stormy night unfolds.
Olivia Littany flees Drysdale Manor with Captain Ballantyne during a snowstorm seeking life beyond routine. As she wrestles fear, their car breaks down and they seek shelter at a creepy inn run by a gaunt landlord. The pair face judgment and the start of an unfolding, dangerous adventure.
June dispatches report cotton seed oil prices easing on weakness in other markets with solid absorption by shorts. Prices quoted across months from June to January, with prime yellow and winter varieties around 6.20 to 6.47 cents. Oil City balances and Savannah turpentine and rosin activity also listed with freight and stock figures.
The Secretary of State issued a batch of new and amended incorporations across Ohio. Companies include Salt Ash Manufacturing in Columbus with 5000 dollars, Bennett Register and Printing in Lisbon increasing to 75000 dollars, Amherst Cold Storage in Amherst at 25000 dollars, Allen County Mausoleum in Lima increasing to 100000 dollars, Mutual Development in Ashtabula at 10000 dollars, Blue Serge Stores in Cleveland at 10 dollars, Acorn Liquor in Dillonvale moving to Bridgeport, Pearl Social and Pleasure Club in Cincinnati, and Odelso Pleasure Club in Cincinnati.
New York reports 3% mercantile paper and mixed currency values with government and railroad bonds steady. Sterling bills and time loans show modest rates amid a stable money market. London lists bar silver and money rates, Paris notes stock prices heavier with rente and exchange data.
New York Metal Exchange quotes lead at 5.75 dollars per unit with spieter unquoted and copper around 20.25 to 20.50. Iron prices steady at 14 to 15 dollars for various grades. Tin fixed at 41.75 to 41.50 per five to twenty five ton lots. London figures show copper spot at 83 pounds, futures at 84 pounds 28 shillings 6d, tin spot at 170 pounds 10s with futures at 168 pounds, and antimony at 123 to 127.
New York June 21 cotton merchants reported strong orders for fall fabrics. Jobbers ordered Osnaburgs and brown sheetings while French buyers sought cotton warp staple dress goods. Cotton yarns held steady and major hosiery lines announced for spring 1916.
The Treasury report from Washington on June 21 details a general fund net balance of 26,052,061 dollars, receipts totaling 2,608,821 dollars, and payments of 2,076,733 dollars. The current fiscal year deficit stands at 93,792,167 dollars, compared with a 24,120,219 dollar deficit a year ago, excluding Panama Canal and public debt transactions.
New York June 21 reports the visible grain supply showing wheat down 2 016 000 bu with wheat in bond up 11 000 bu corn fall 834 600 bu oats off 1 326 000 bu with oats in bond up 34 000 bu rye unchanged barley down 37 000 bu and barley in bond reduced.
The International Harvester antitrust suit, key to Sherman law interpretation, was reopened for a new argument at the full term beginning in October. No rehearing was requested by either side, signaling the court’s search for a unanimous decision amid broader trust law questions and links to the Trade Commission and Clayton acts. Attorney General Gregory notes court stance will influence future Sherman law use, and DOJ may delay new antitrust actions pending the ruling.
The Supreme Court voided a 1909 deal in which the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railway sold annual anthracite output to its newly formed Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Coal Company. Justice Lamar announced a unanimous ruling enjoining coal transport under the contract and preserving the government’s right to pursue new suits. Officials hailed it as a major step against the so called hard coal trust.
The Supreme Court enjoined the Oregon & California Railroad from selling remaining Congressional land grants. Settlers may buy 160-acre tracts at 2.50 per acre once Congress acts within six months. Lands valued over 30 million dollars remain under court control.
The government suit, filed under a Congressional resolution, targeted lands not yet sold. Evidence showed some parcels had been sold in 40,000 acre tracts at up to 7.50 per acre. The decision preserves the government's rights to challenge lands already sold.
Real estate transfers show numerous lot and land parcels exchanged in various townships with tax stamps noted. Transactions include leases and purchase options, with several properties in Norwood, Riverside, Elmwood, Hyde Park, and other areas, alongside numerous mortgage cancellations and settlements.
The Supreme Court unanimously invalidated Oklahoma and Annapolis voter restrictions tied to race, ruling pre Fifteenth Amendment conditions cannot be used today. The decision upholds two election convictions and damages, applying the Fifteenth Amendment to municipal elections as well.
Attorney Albert C Mitten Dorf left at noon Monday for the Baraca Philatheg convention in Los Angeles June 26 to 30 and hopes to bring the 1916 convention to Cincinnati. C C Ward M W McIntyre and John H Hall left for Columbus to attend the Building Owners and Managers Association of Ohio meeting. Thomas Quinlan of the Chamber of Commerce convention and publicity department will also go to Columbus to push Cincinnati as the 1916 meeting site.
Frank L. Rist III, organizer of the American Federation of Labor, ill for two weeks, went to Dillsboro Indiana for treatment. He edits The Chronicle official organ of Central Labor Council and is seen as leader of conservative union men. While absent, Will J. Rohr, formerly assistant editor, will oversee editorial duties.
Ralph Tingle president elect of the Rotary Club spoke Monday night at the Zoo clubhouse for the first Electric Club meeting. Andreas Burkhardt joined him as a speaker introduced by President Thomas J. Ryan. The 100 members also enjoyed a sumptuous clubhouse veranda dinner.
Clem Bates applies for a 2 3 story brick dwelling at Whitfield and Laidlaw. Anna M. Ries seeks a 2 3 story brick dwelling at Harrison and Knorr. L. B. Lane estate plans a 2 story brick post office at 2140 West Eighth. Vic Gerstner files for a 2 1 2 story brick dwelling at Cary and Oak.
Yesterday visitors included c P M Marshall from Minneapolis and A M Smiley from Urbana Ohio, recording arrivals at the local office.
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