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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1908
Page
14
Chicago grain market firmed on light primary wheat receipts and harvest optimism. July wheat rose to 85 and closed strong at 85 1/2 cents. Corn gained 3/8, oats flat, and provisions rose with live-dog demand. Lard at 9.30, ribs 8.45.
New York reports flour receipts 11,746 barrels with exports 6,547. various flour types priced. Wheat receipts and exports noted with No. 1 Northern Duluth at 1.12% f o b. corn, oats, hay, and livestock quotes listed. market firm with brief declines and rising tones amid weather news. Additional notes from Toledo Duluth and city markets detail cash and future prices, receipts, and milling supplies.
Cincinnati live stock report notes weak cattle trade as buyers held back despite low prices. Week's receipts show declines in beef and dairy stock, with hogs and sheep also uneven. Market analysts cite reduced consumer demand for fresh meat and widespread carryover of cattle at key markets.
Market reports show butter and eggs steady with large receipts in New York and Chicago on June 27. Poultry prices vary with alive meat peaking at mid teens and dressed sales mixed across Western regions. Kansas City notes firm eggs with fresh extras around 16% to 16¾ cents.
A Boston market brief lists closing percentages and points for numerous mining and copper stocks. Several named companies and ventures across U S and Canadian markets show varied gains and declines with figures such as Calumet and Hecla 66 and Quincy 84 reflecting activity for the day.
New York June 27 coffee futures opened steady and ended largely unchanged to modest gains. July sold near 3.90 cents, September 5.90 to 5.95 cents, with December and January around 6.00 cents. Trade reported 8,500 bags with spot Rio No 7 at 6 1/2 cents and Santos No 4 at 8 1/2 cents.
Paris dispatch quotes Samuel Blum of Vander praising Alaska's promise in gold and copper, predicting it will become the leading copper producer. He notes annual trade with the United States at 50 million dollars, Alaska’s low population, and the need for roads and improved communication to unlock coal and minerals.
Paris on June 27 reports leading sartorial artists replace measuring with photographing clients against a charted screen. The innovation uses lines like billiard diagrams to determine fit, aiming to reduce irritation during fittings and streamline custom suits.
Chinese officials recount the seizure of the Tatsu Maru II for arms and munitions in Chinese waters near Kow Chow. They describe their patrols with the Pau Pih and On Heung, the encounter with Portuguese vessels, the captain’s bribe attempt, and the final agreement to escort the vessel to Canton. Two European officers were aboard for inspection, with tensions over Portuguese intervention and Chinese authority. The report emphasizes safeguarding Chinese sovereignty and avoiding wider conflict with Portugal.
Major McClaughry recalls a bank robbery convict who, after receiving a prison sentence reduction, sought a partner with the stolen $10,000. The warden convinced him the funds remained bank property. the man returned every dollar and later became a productive citizen.
Otto Pfeil aged 81 accuses wife Augusta Pfeil 65 of spanking him after a money dispute. She is bound over to the grand jury. They were united by a matrimonial ad. The wife says the husband married for her money and spent most of it. She claims Pfeil withdrew bank funds despite her protest.
Mayor McClellan proposes a New York centennial celebration of Abraham Lincoln with a 100 member planning committee led by Joseph Choate. A memorial arch resembling the Washington Arch and a giant parade with troops civic groups and floats are envisioned for the event, aiming to outdo any city celebration since the Dewey parade.
Mrs Anna S Chalmers of Latonia files her third divorce suit against Charles Chalmers in Kenton Circuit Court citing cruelty and alleged breaches of promise. She cites marriages, reconciliations, and past jobs with Cincinnati and Detroit firms as context for the ongoing legal action.
The FE M Bruce Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy adopted resolutions deploring the death of former President Grover Cleveland. Joseph E Hayes 27 2014 Garrard Avenue Covington died suddenly yesterday at home. He was a member of Covington Lodge of Elks and brother of William Hayes secretary of the lodge. The lodge will meet today to take action on his death. Plymouth Coal advertising copy from Hatfield Coal Company appears at end.
Monday and Tuesday last days for payment of city taxes and street assessments without penalty. H. W. Percival, City Treasurer.
Covington Health Officer Ranshaw reported a week’s deaths: Sarah Puffer 70 chronic nephritis Anna Everett 63 interstitial nephritis Nancy Luvis 86 senility Nelly Feeney 20 astro septicaemia Ernstine Jackson 6 months brain fever Catherine Newman 1 month pneumonia Lorena Shotwell 24 pulmonary tuberculosis Julia Gilliard 75 senility Josephine Meiners 29 valvular heart disease
Walker and Mintie Hall to P N and Alice Irvin 20 by 133 feet in Twentieth MMP SW. Anna Borgman and others to J B Hunteman 85 by 125 feet in Garvey EVENGS. Mary Helle to Rt Rev Bishop P Maes for St John Evangelist Church 204 by 49 by 174 by 50 feet in Pike SE. J H and Susanna Funke to Rt Rev Bishop C P Maes for St John Evangelist Church 34 by 72 by 25 feet in Pike street.
Fragmentary OCR shows a string of personal names and towns including Visalia Ky Portsmouth Oreh Covington Zanesville and Covington. The text lists individuals such as John E Damon Minnie F Wright Max Eugene Hopkins Willa Callendar Clarence Hodgson Carrie Rutherford Nora Dingey Burt Conally Emma Meyers and Harry Wallage with scattered locations. No coherent event or notice context is provided.
Treasurer H. W. Percival calls for immediate payment of December street assessments for Madison avenue Eighteenth St Williams Willow Broad Howell Wallace and Sterrett avenues in St. Louis.
Special Dispatch to the Commercial Tribune from Freeland Pa June 27. John Tokosh and John Waschinick miners, entombed by mountain mud after a race with death at the Highland mine of G B Markle & Co have been recovered. They had feared a cave in and prepared a retaining wall and planned escape but the mass rose and choked the gangway. Tokosh weak failed first buried alive while Waschinick reached the mud edge and died as water rose over him with flesh torn from his hands from desperate struggle.
A wave of American motorists has reached Paris with many more en route. Among the 30 horsepower entrants are A B Wallace of Springfield W T Wright of Philadelphia Ralph Shainwald A Ryerson and Egerton Winthrop all of New York Captain Rice of St Louis and Mrs J M Dumeresgy of Boston. With 45 horsepower Pierce Arrows arrive S Miles John M Abbot and J M Macdonough of New York.
In Ardmore Oklahoma on June 27 officials report efforts to stop liquor sales have failed. Liquor of all kinds is sold daily and streets remain crowded with drinkers despite attempts to enforce restrictions.
In Forest Mississippi on June 25 a quarrel over the removal of a trunk owned by a woman escalated. Walter Moore shot and killed Sam Daniels a Black man. Moore remains at large.
The business department attaches of Union Gas and Electric Company of Cincinnati were entertained at Wiedemann Brewing Company in the German Village. About fifty guests attended including company officials. A music and speech program preceded a banquet with addresses by C. E. White Randolph Matthews and J. E. Schuff.
In Covington County Clerk records two deeds show the Church of St John the Evangelist acquired land on Pike street between Hermes avenue and Bullock street for a new church. The deeds list as consideration $1 though trustees say the property cost $10 300. Construction may wait years.
Police driver Anton Felix guided the Covington patrol horses to avert danger when a six year old girl darted into the path near Sixth and Madison. The team swerved toward a curb and bystanders restrained the child, avoiding serious injury.
Former jockey Monk Overton was arrested yesterday in Latonia for breach of the peace and threatening to kill J. W. Martin a horse owner and trainer. The warrant by Magistrate W. P. McLaughlin was served by Constable Bert King and Overton was taken to Covington with the case continued until tomorrow.
Howard Lake aged 11 son of George Lake of 447 West Second street died yesterday from tetanus. He slipped Saturday while visiting friends in the country, cut his foot badly in a butter churn, and tetanus developed on Thursday.
Circuit Judge W M Shaw overruled the bail motion for 8 W Hopkins charged with the murder of Patrolman Frank Duncan of Latonia. Defense will seek bail again with medical testimony claiming health risk. Also, William Lyda was dismissed on cutting with intent to kill charges.
Bellevue Welfare Association and citizens plan a mass meeting at Balke Opera House next Tuesday to promote annexation to Newport. Speakers include former Mayor R W Nelson and Joseph Rehling, with talks on water, Council actions, and local issues.
Robert Talley of Falmouth Ky will assume charge on the first Sunday of September at the Baptist Church. J N Ervin preaches at 11 am and 7 45 pm with titles The Christian's Hope and A Memorable Deed. Rev Elliston of Latonia conducts services at the Baptist Church morning and evening. St John P E Church holds services at 10 am and 7 45 pm with rector Edgar H Dickerson. Tower M HE Church led by J G Dover offers 9 50 am Sunday school Temperance, 11 am old folks service, 7 pm Epworth League Safe in Gods Hand, 7 30 pm sermon The Greatest of These Is Love.
Mary Scharstein transfers Lot 371 in Trustees addition, Newport, to Ligzle Lampe. H Co Spinks and wife convey Lot 26 in C J Helms subdivision in Bt. Thomas to Anna Grimm.
The Sixth Kentucky Democratic Congressional Committee met in Walton Ky and decided on a primary to select a candidate. Newport contenders multiply including former Mayors A Helmbold and R W Nelson and Dr Shaler Berry, with Judge John T Hodge already campaigning. The bar for entry now set by the primary rules encourages more entrants from Campbell County and beyond with Covington and others likely to join the fray.
Newport Council 21 Jr O U A M elected officers for six months and arrange a public installation Friday night July 10 in Fourth street hall. Mayor Krieger and others will speak. A musical program and banquet follow. Officers include David H. Ranshaw as Councilor and John Martin as Treasurer with several other posts listed. Representatives, alternates, and committee roles named.
Newport News items note the Newport Economic Club forming with 34 charter members and monthly meetings at Golden Eagle Hall. Upcoming lecture by Herbert S. Bigelow on The Initiative and Referendum. Funeral arrangements for Barbara Kiefer. burial in Madison Indiana. A St Louis artist and Cumminsville woman wed in Newport. City tax payments due. treasury hours extended to 9 pm. Mayor Krieger and Chief Lickert lead a crackdown on street ball playing and late‑night rowdyism. Detectives arrest Henry Reitz alias Harry Ryan awaiting transfer to Cincinnati authorities.
In Campbell County Circuit Court Bertha Casper was granted a divorce from William Casper. Arthur Creighton, indicted on two counts of petty larceny, set for July 29 trial. Adam Wagner receiver Swift Iron and Steel funded tax list motion. Sam Sandow arraigned for alleged assault. youth led to Juvenile Court with $200 bond until Tuesday. Newport Circuit Court: four poolroom cases. Ehrlich fined 2000 and 350. Bonero fined 500 in each. motions for new trials overruled. abatement order upheld to bar reopening poolrooms. appeals filed by defense.
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