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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
9
Chicago market reports strong wheat on brisk export demand with July at 88 89 cents and nearby gains. Corn climbs amid export estimates while oats ease. provisions mix of gains and losses with May pork and ribs steady to higher as futures trade firm on cash demand and supply.
Inquiries remain strong with several 4 to 5 fair ton shipments and larger orders for longer lead times. Prices vary across districts as furnaces limit production to nearest sale tonnage while keeping coke prices low and demand tepid for forward deliveries.
New York reports mixed grain signals with wheat exports steady and prices firm on higher cables and cold weather. Corn and oats show active trading with firm tones. Kansas City and Waukesh markets record steady to rising prices and varied receipts.
Cattle receipts were light at 322 with no material price change from the prior day. Prices across cattle, hogs, and sheep varied by category, with heavy steers up to 6.75 and hogs showing a 5.65 to 5.87 range. regional reports from East Buffalo, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis accompany the Cincinnati finding.
The London tin market opened weak with prices around £31.60 to £31.92 per cwt and futures near £142. Local markets showed dull activity with metals like lead and electrolytic variations as quoted. iron and related prices also varied amid a generally softer mood in London and mixed local trading.
Real estate items report buyers and sales in Lenox Place and Hunt Street area. Former Vice Mayor Gordon Purch purchases residence. 12 000 cash paid for 610 Stoneyarg property adjoining current business. Plans for duplex, remodeling, and church construction noted.
The vanguard of the May Festival soloists arrived for the Cincinnati event opening Tuesday in Music Hall. Dalton Baker the eminent English barytone and Daniel Beddoe the tenor headline. Baker debuts in Simon in The Seasons and aims to sing at the festival before returning home. Tonight’s private rehearsal features The Children’s Crusade under Van der Stucken as the orchestra arrives and tickets remain brisk.
William Pope of 323 Central Avenue, jailed for carrying concealed weapons, was released by Judge Lueders yesterday after learning his child had died. Pope, who had eighteen days remaining, vowed not to carry a gun again.
Rain reduced yesterday’s donation day at the Heekin Fresh Air Home Linwood but some gifts were received. A second inspection opportunity is set for Tuesday May 5 with conveyances meeting guests at Heekin avenue from 9 a.m.
A list of cases filed in Common Pleas Court No 139, including Venable Bros v Eberhardt for 3820 56, divorce suits for Sarah Moore and Mamie Schweitzer, appeals from Squire Bolsinger and Smedes, injunction against Atilio Ferario, and lien actions for James Corbett and others. Names include Horstman & Horstman A J McNair Walter Swent Scott Bonham Frank M rigs and A L Dalton. Mary Hornbeck appears.
A scan lists numerous property transfers and mortgage filings across multiple parcels. Names include Frank Hoehlein, Mary Weiher, Magdalena Metz, Virginia Barker, Leo Westheimer, and others with properties on Milton Street, McMillan Street, Lenox Place, George Moock lots, and Central Avenue areas. Also shown are mortgaged and canceled mortgages involving Germania, Campbell's Creek Coal, and the Cincinnati Iron and Steel Company.
The body of John Menry Leiding secretary of the Cincinnati Mutual Fire Insurance Company lies in state. Odd Fellows will conduct services tomorrow at 1 pm at the Odd Fellows Temple. Interment will be at Hope Grove.
The article reports a settlement over the Breuer estate with Mrs. Breuer to receive 10,000 while their children Ruth and Helen keep the Franklin Power Building and the father receives the Clifton homestead. Remaining property to be split between Mr. Breuer and his daughters, with judges to resolve disputed divisions. Separate cases include Cecelia Cavey awarded 1,000 for injuries from a fall on Oregon Street, and other lawsuits involving granite quarry owners, Carthage pike blocks, and a gas engine verdict.
Appraisers report the partnership firm Colter & Co assets at 99333.32 with liabilities 29680.13 leaving 69653.20 for estate distribution. Conrad Juzzi leaves wife Louisa life interest in real estate and absolute share for children. wife named executrix.
Mrs. Anna L. Wagner of Evanston assigned in Insolvency Court to Attorney A. J. McNair. Liabilities total about 2800 with assets around 3500. Widow of William Wagner once ran a Sev enth and Vine drug store and left about 10000 after his death. Her overextension on friends notes is cited as the main cause.
The morning docket lists Mrs. Jessie Melis seeking alimony from Alexander Meis with production of Meis Brothers ledgers for 1907 and 1908. Sarah Moore sues Charles Moore for divorce and restoration to her maiden name, married in June 1900 in Muncie. Mrs Chalmers seeks alimony amid cruelties and infidelity claims with settlement talks under Judge Swing.
Minnie Watkins files to end marriage to William Watkins alleging desertion. Court action lists attorney A. L. Dalton.
United States Court reports the $25 000 damage action of All Lasance against the pnati Tractio Company going to the jury after Lasance testified as lead witness. Judge Ompson denied a request to have the plaintiff examined in a direct physical inspection, though the company conceded injuries. In other matters creditors move to place Banasch & Woerz Company in bankruptcy with New York firms claiming debts. W R Thrall appointed receiver with bond set at 25000. Additional actions involve injunction bids over Francis Fritsch plant leasehold and discharge proceedings for Patrick J White.
Judge Hunt sentenced Thomas Hill and John Daniels known as the Brooklyn Kid to the Reformatory on guilty pleas for receiving stolen goods. Bailiff William Bowman to day will take Hill Daniels Strong and Bruns to the Reformatory for the same charge. Ollie Ross 22 Westwood was bound over to the grand jury by Judge Lueders on a criminal charge preferred by Clara Harris 14 of Quebec road.
Today's schedule lists departures from Maysville at 11 p.m. for Madison and from Louisville at 5 p.m. on the City of Cincinnati and Lizzie Bay routes.
Advertised departures listed daily times 11 p.m except Saturday and 6 p.m daily with 9 a.m. Sunday schedule. Ohio River at Cincinnati stood at 21 feet 5 inches yesterday and was rising, indicating higher water levels ahead.
Yesterday the port saw packets Greenland to Charleston Courier to Maysville Kentucky for Madison City of Louisville to Louisville depart. Today Courier from Manchester Lizzie Bay from Madison City of Cincinnati from Louisville arrive. Forecast says Ohio River will continue falling after snow and rain. The Greene Line Courier leaves for Maysville at 11 p.m. City of Cincinnati departs Main Street at 5 p.m. Virginia leaves Broadway tomorrow at 5 p.m. Towboats John A. Wood and Coal City moved with empties. J. T. Hatfield arrived with Kanawha coal and returned with empties.
Pittsburg shows 6.2 feet on the Davis Island Dam and rising amid snow and cold. Madison records 21 feet with mixed rain and snow. Louisville rivers and canals retreating as 9.1 and 6.9 feet. Evansville at 23.9 and rising. Cairo 35.2 and rising with fair cool conditions. Saint Louis river at 7.5 feet, slight fall, fair and moderate. Arrivals include The Harvester at 1:30 pm and departures The Fred Hartweg 10:30 am Herman Paepcke 11:30 am.
Next Sunday in The Illustrated Magazine will publish photos of confirmation classes from several Cincinnati area churches. Featured are Martini Church led by Rev. Emil E. Baum, St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran of Pleasant Ridge under Rev. Frederick Hohmann, and Emanuel German Reformed of St Bernard with Rev. Anton Seyring. The issue promises engaging reading and other features for Sunday afternoon.
Two and a half story brick home approved on Dixsmuth Avenue between Whitfield and Morrison in Anna McKassen’s name. Project cost not disclosed.
The Board of Public Service of Cincinnati Ohio invites sealed bids by May 8 1908 for labor and materials to improve Bard alley between Clinton street and Armory avenue by constructing sewers and drains. Each bid must include full bidder names and a 300 dollar bond or certified check. Bids may be rejected. Clerk John J. Wenner signs.
The Board of Public Service of Cincinnati Ohio will receive bids on Friday May 15 1908 for grading setting limestone curbs brick paving and drainage works on Charlotte street from John street to Keywitt alley. Bids require a $500 bond or certified check and will be returned if rejected or after contract execution. Clerk John J Wenner notes bids open by order of the board April 30 1908.
The Board of Public Service of Cincinnati Ohio invites bids on Burnet avenue improvement from Shiflite to Forest including grading granite curbs wood block paving and drainage works. Bonds required ten thousand dollars and bid checks returned if bids are rejected. Clerk John Wenner reserves right to reject all bids.
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