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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1906
Page
13
Delays to harvest in the Southwest due to wet weather lift the wheat market in Chicago. September options close up, while corn and oats fall and provisions show mixed moves. Heavy rains in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri and Iowa slow wheat, with rains also reported in the Northwest affecting spring sown crops.
New York June 23 Flour receipts 17 440 bbls exports 7 006 bbls sales 2 400 pkgs steady to firm but dull winter patents 404 30. Wheat receipts 13 090 bush exports 63 949 bush sales 853 000 bush firm No 2 red 95 c f o b afloat various futures quoted. Corn receipts 62 050 bush spot easy No 2 694c nominal. Oats receipts 40 00 bush spot mixed oats 44c to 47c. Beans, lard, pork and other staples listed with varied prices across regions.
Dry salt meats prices listed with boxed and clear rib figures. Bacon prices shown for boxed extra shorts and clear ribs. Receipts and shipments of flour wheat corn oats provided. Wheat futures and grades given for Minneapolis with bran and flour price ranges across bulk and patent classifications.
Cincinnati dispatch reports a week of steady demand but poor quality cattle with oversupply. Receipts total 4,866 head, with heavy steers and stockers selling best, while hogs and sheep show mixed prices. Prices across regions reflect a soft close and cautious activity in multiple markets.
Crews say the market outlook is sufficiently serious to warrant caution. Indications suggest farmers may have another good year despite broader financial concerns.
New York reports a confused market with mixed signals from favorable dividend trends to risks from Russian events. Analysts note stable profits for railroads and iron, but warn that Paris and St Petersburg turbulence could curb credit and trigger a broader pullback. caution dominates as investors await clearer trends.
The Chronicle reports a large consumption base with minimal speculation as July sales reduced the visible cotton supply to 3,236,535 bales, down 214,936 from last week. Liverpool closes steady with July option at 10 3/4 cents and spot prices firm. The yarn market remains strong in both halves of the Atlantic, with near-month activity led by Liverpool and spot interests.
The Cotton market opened steady to slightly weaker amid firm cables and drought concerns. Futures and spot prices showed muted trading with modest losses through the midmorning, while New Orleans and Liverpool reports reflected quiet to firmer tones and varied demand.
The New York Associated Banks statement shows a moderate loan contraction amid stock liquidations and small deposit gains. Cash increases total $4,162,100 with surplus reserves rising to $10,912,925, while seven banks cut loans by $2.2 million and six banks added $3.75 million in net cash.
Chicago and New York report mixed dairy prices with butter steady to weak and creamery varieties varying. Eggs largely steady, cheese firm in New York while Philadelphia shows butter lower and cheese unchanged. Kansas City notes unchanged eggs with small price shifts.
Boston afternoon report shows mixed movements among mining stocks with several companies posting gains while others decline. Notable figures include Adventure at 66 percent and Daly West at 15 percent, alongside varied readings for United Copper and Tamarack among others.
Seven shoe and dry goods firms in St. Louis Omaha and Kansagay are expected to be prosecuted for receiving unlawful rail rebates arranged by George L. Thomas and L. B. Taggart. Judge Smith McPherson had sentenced the broker and clerk, signaling possible indictments or informations against the firms. District Attorney A. S. Van Valkenburgh suggested the grand jury would likely review the matter next fall.
The Chicago and Northwestern extension from Caspar to Landor Wyoming is nearly finished. Trains will run July 1 from Caspar to Shoshone to serve homeseekers bound for the Shoshone Reservation opening July 15, with 50 miles remaining to Landor due August 1.
All Western roads report a large drop in freight traffic since June 1 with the sharpest fall after the 10th. Livestock and packing shipments decline, while lumber and ore remain active. Rail men foresee larger declines after July 1, yet passenger travel is the strongest in years with many travelers heading West and fewer to California points.
The Illinois Secretary of State issued a license for the Calumet-Hammond and Southeastern Railway with capital stock of 100000. The line runs from Chicago east of Lake Calumet to the Indiana state line and a branch to Lake Michigan. First directors include Talbott L. Pierce F. R. Haz ard Stewart Chaplain Edward L. Pierce.
Ohio travelers face a two cent per mile fare on Independence Day as railroad excursion rates are banned within the state under the new law. The Central Passenger Association banned Ohio excursion rates at its Chicago meeting, enforcing a two cent rate for travel on July 4 while other routes keep the standard one and a third fare for round trips.
Vice President William M. Greene of the B and O S W Railroad returned from Paris where he had been for months and reported French trains light and freight cars small. He said railways offer an interesting study to Americans especially operators.
Wool steady in St Louis with prices for combing clothing and other grades listed. London reports 157,802 bales in fourth series arrivals and 66,000 bales sent to spinners, with weekly imports from multiple regions including New South Wales and New Zealand.
After a six year legal battle in New York State Courts, construction on the New York and Port Chester Railroad started today. The line will run through a private right of way from Port Chester to New York and is projected to cost over 30 million dollars.
Oil price notes from Toledo and Oil City show Lima region prices around 98 and 93 cents. Shipments and runs figures for Lima area oil markets are reported with daily totals and averages. Spirits of turpentine and rosin prices steady in Wilmington with receipts listed. Crude turpentine prices solid with hard and virgin grades noted.
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced a hearing in New Orleans on Thursday to review rates for transporting oil. The action, dated June 23, reflects the commission’s ongoing oversight of oil movement costs.
New York reports weekly totals at the port with imports of merchandise and dry goods valued at 14 235 972 dollars. Specie imports reach 75 535 in silver and 104 387 in gold while exports total 890 737 in silver and 11 000 in gold.
John B. Thayer, fourth vice president, announced after a Washington appearance that the Pennsylvania Railroad will abolish individual cars and have officers and employees dispose of coal stock holdings. He said plans are being developed to transfer ownership and consolidate control, with implementation to require time.
New York report notes a quiet dry goods market on June 23 as recent price revisions lift the tone. Trade experts expect larger movement ahead with improved sentiment and cautious buying by merchants.
New Orleans sugar market report notes open kettle centrifugal and centrifugal yellow emATEC seconds with molasses and syrup details. Mentions June 23 and sugar products in brief market terms.
The statement says once formulated the plan will be public and the Investigating Committee will decide steps to carry out the disposal of coal stocks by officers and employees.
The L. and N. will start work on five story freight terminals in Atlanta soon. The fireproof buildings will cost about $250,000. Canadian railroads in 1905 matched the prior year with no passenger deaths and one injury. seven employees were killed and seven injured, vs two deaths and nine injuries in 1904.
Articles of incorporation filed in Columbus include The Blue Creek Telephone Company with capital 3000 dollars by R C Jones and others, The Poland Boardman Canfield Railway Company with 10000 dollars, Portable Electric Tool Company of Cincinnati at 30000, Bremfoerder Hardware and Implement Company of Cincinnati at 30000, Kirby Realty Company of Cincinnati at 60000, Hillsda Mutual Aid Association of Cincinnati, Textile Shirt Company of Cincinnati at 50000, Piqua Brass and Fixture Company at 10000, United States Hoe and Tools Company in Columbus increasing stock to 200000, Beach City Home Telephone Company at 25000, Miller Anchor Company of Norwalk increasing to 40000, Bott and Cannon Co of Columbus at 100000, and other firms listed with officers and locations.
On June 23 New York enforced quarantine rules for the Ward Line steamer Esperanta from Vera Cruz Progreso and Havana with 200 aboard, 126 of whom from Havana were sent to Hoffmans Island. If fever germs are absent they may be released Sunday. among those sent are eighteen Chinese. Passengers from Mexican ports were not detained due to not landing at Havana.
A romance that began at the St. Louis Exposition culminated in a Boonville ceremony as Miss Emma Gast, a noted vocalist, wed Howard Knox. Knox is described as the wealthiest man in Ashtabula, Ohio.
On June 23 in Barrington R. L. old church site marked with a monument. Dual services commemorated the founding of the first Baptist church in the Massachusetts Colony and the dedication of the marker.
The sundry civil bill was turned over to conference by the House. Conferees named are Tawney of Minnesota Smith of Iowa and Taylor of Alabama.
The Maysville Courier lists river departures for Louisville Pittsburg Verona Pomeroy and Charleston with daily schedules and late afternoon times. The Ohio River at Cincinnati stood at 116 feet and rising as of 6 p m yesterday reflecting higher river levels across the region.
Saturday arrivals include the Tacoma from Set and Charleston and City of Cincinnati from Louisville. Departures were Tacoma to Pomeroy and Charleston and City of Cincinnati to Louisville. Today the Courier and City of Louisville are due. Government requires licensed boat handlers for all vessels, waiving fees for applicants.
Special dispatches report river gauges and conditions at Warren Morgantown Greensboro Pittsburg Wheeling and Steubenville. Rivers range from 3 to 8 feet with rising or falling trends amid clear warm or cloudy weather. The Columbia due Sunday and Woodward moving up. The Greenland bound for Charleston reported at 1:30 am with empties.
A dense timetable lists routes from Central Union Depot including New York Boston Special and Century Limited, plus Indianapolis Chicago and Louisville routes. It shows departure and arrival windows for trains serving Dayton, Columbus, St Louis, Chicago, Memphis, and other points, with daily and Sunday-only notes and connections.
Schedule for Cincinnati Lawrenceburg and Aurora Street Cars from Andersons Ferry and Cleves. Services start at 6 am with hourly runs to 8 pm and a 10 pm final from Andersons Ferry to Lawrenceburg and Aurora. Harrison line begins 6:30 am with hourly trips to 6:30 pm and a 9 pm run. Cleves offers 6 am to 8 pm half hour service. Between Andersons Ferry and Fernbank there is a 15 minute service from 6 am to 9 am and 2:30 pm to 6 pm.
Through cars run from Sycamore between Fourth and Fifth streets with Saturday services to New Richmond and Coney Island at specific morning and evening times. Suburban and Rapid divisions list departures to Mt. Washington, Ange, Bethel, Hamlet, Lebanon, Norwood, and other branches with varied hourly intervals including late-night runs on Saturdays and Sundays.
The notice lists multiple sea routes and sailings for German Lloyd lines including Plymouth Cherbourg Bremen, Twin-screw passenger service with Bremen and P Alice, and Mediterranean service with Gibraltar Naples Genoa. It provides ship names, departure dates, and times. banks and brokers listed in New York.
Boats leave foot Main street daily at 5 p.m. except Sundays at 9 a.m. Freight received daily. Tel M. 1897.
Cloudy and warm with river levels rising or falling at Louisville Evansville Cairo and Memphis. Arrivals include Government boat Waver and City of Saltillo among others. departures list Waverocly and Stacker Lee and several cities on the river trade.
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