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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
9
Chicago market shows slight gains with wheat up to 90 for July and corn advancing to a new high around 78 as traders weigh favorable reports and upcoming crop data. Oats and provisions rise modestly while hogs dip, and overall volume remains light as traders await government figures.
The market shows little change from a week ago with steady immediate demand and some buyers contracting six to nine months or a year ahead. Coke remains quiet and production down. prices vary by grade and region with Southern furnaces handling bulk business and Lake Superior and Northern stocks differing in price. Hog and sheep markets show mixed receipts and price moves across regions from Pittsburgh to Chicago and New York, with cattle and hogs fluctuating but overall steady to lower in some areas.
New York reports steady flour and wheat with exports and receipts varying by grade and region. Prices for No 2 red wheat and nearby futures edge up on export demand, while rye and cornmeal hold firm. Regional briefs from Baltimore Minneapolis Duluth and others note mixed cash prices and commodity stability across oats hay and pork.
The New York clothing trade shows modest improvement with firmer raw silk and some wart cost pricing. Cotton remains slightly firmer and demand rises in primary markets.
The iron market sees higher weekly purchases from pipe foundries and open hearth steel makers, with consumer buying rising as metals sit at risk of price shocks. Market sentiment warns larger players may try to smash prices, influencing future demand and pacing of deliveries amid slow railroad service and gradually rising iron and coke use.
Receipts and shipments for twenty three days list cattle hogs and sheep with figures for May 4 to May 7. Wag motion quiet and Thursday attendance light. prices mostly stable with weaker milch cows and dull lower grades. Heavy steers and other ranges shown with varied values and stockers feeders.
The Treasury balance statement for today lists available cash of 249 million 593 thousand 430 dollars, gold coin and bullion at 16 million 787 thousand 65 dollars, and gold certificates at 23 million 941 thousand 790 dollars, excluding a 150 million dollar gold reserve.
J. H. Lewis of Louisville was arrested by Traffic Officer Harnold after being detained at Charles Nutting & Co. 907 Walnut street. Police suspected a scheme to collect $12 for ads in The Catholic Year Book 1908, issued already, with most payments made. Lewis resisted as the officer arrived.
Plans by Garber and Woodward advance a new four story store and bank quarters at the northwest corner of George and Central avenues to be erected by Co M Cist with bids soon opening. The project costs about 15000 and architects prepare details.
A large Cincinnati contingent graduates of Harvard left for Philadelphia to attend the Associated Harvard Clubs convention. The group includes Alfred M. Allen Alfred Bettman J G Gest M A Hirsch and others with Willson delayed. Activities include a smoker business session a Delaware River trip a shad dinner and a Bellevue-Stratford Hotel dinner then Atlantic City on Sunday.
The report notes river departures from Cincinnati and Louisville with packets like the Georgia Lee and City of Louisville moving toward Memphis and Louisville respectively. The Ohio River at Cincinnati rose to 46 feet with 41 feet 6 inches reached last night and rising slowly, while gauges at other towns show rising levels and forecasts for the week. News from Evansville Madison and other ports report rain, wind, and renewed water levels as several vessels depart or lay over.
Neil Burton, a New York actor, wed Harriet Bradley of Rockford Illinois at Second Presbyterian Church hours after being released from the First District Police Station on a safe keeping charge. A previous acquaintance led to the union despite initial mail objections. The couple then traveled to Rockford.
Justice Smedes officiated at two civil weddings last night in Los Angeles. Henry Janson wed Tillie Beesen with Nellie Hindersman and Frank Janson present. Jesse Coon of Eastern Avenue married Miss Clara B Clarke, attended by Grace Waldon and George Dirksen.
The Board of Public Service of Cincinnati Ohio invites sealed bids by May 2 1908 for labor and materials to construct sewers and drains on Melan street from May to Cope land street and on May street to McMillan, part of Division 6 District 4. Bidders must include full names and $500 bond or certified check. The board may reject any bid. May 7 1908 John J Wenner Clerk.
A list of property transactions includes numerous residential and commercial leases and transfers in Norwood and surrounding townships. Notable entries show leases on parcels along Graydon and Jefferson avenues and multiple lots in South Norwood, with purchase options and varying rents.
Suffering with symptoms of ptomaine poisoning, four year old Meacham Bell, son of Dr. Albert J. Bell of Alameda Avondale, is seriously ill at his grandfather D. B. Meacham's home 3901 Reading road. He had been visiting in Columbus when stricken last Sunday. A hasty capital diagnosis suggested ptomaine poisoning. The boy improved late last night and was to be out of danger soon.
A charred body from the New Aveline Hotel ruins in Fort Wayne was identified as F. L. Gaffey, a Cincinnati advertising man. identification came from a Knights of Columbus badge and a Lackman Hotel envelope. Gaffey, about 30, had relatives in St. Marys, Pa, and hotel officials will notify them.
Sealed bids by the Cincinnati Board of Public Service on May 22 1908 for materials and sewers on Gilpin Avenue between Woodburn and Durrell and Durrell to a manhole north of Gilpin. Bids must include full names and be bondable. notices posted May 1 1908 by Clerk John J Wenndr.
Notice asks bids on May 22 1908 for fur materials and sewer construction from Jonathan Avenue to 430 feet north, between Woodburn Avenue and Montgomery Road. Bids require $1 000 or certified check, bids may be rejected, plans on file in the board office, John J Wenner clerk.
The board invites sealed bids until noon Friday May 22 1908 for materials and sewers to improve Irvin street from Forest avenue to Tallant's subdivision. Bids must be in the office with specifications on file. Bond of three hundred dollars to accompany each bid. May 7 1908.
Miss Lilian H Deremo and Miss Sarah Hauch, certificate candidates from the Cincinnati School of Expression class of 1908, present a recital at Lyric Hall Friday May 15 at 8 pm. They perform Shakespeare selections including Jean Valjean and The Bishop by Hugo and One of Bob's Tramps by Francis Hopkinson Smith. Miss Steinharter Keck and Heister provide a musical programme with Miss Heister as accompanist.
Frank Mannix aged 27 was heating copper wire when an explosion discharged a cartridge. He was shot in the leg and taken to City Hospital after the incident occurred in front of a junk shop at Gest Street.
The undersigned has been duly appointed and qualified administrator of the estate of Henry Behg, deceased, late of Hamilton County Ohio. Dated at Cincinnati May 7 1908. Augusta Schlesing Administrat Roessle arene 7 8 9 Bay A Bidg n e cor rt and Walnut.
The notice states all articles left with me which are past due will be sold to satisfy charges. Redemption must be paid within thirty days. Dated May 3, 1908. Address 36 B Sixth St.
City of Cincinnati invites bids for Charlotte street improvement from John street to Keywitt alley. Work includes grading limestone curbs brick paving and drainage basins with required basins and drains. Bids due May 15 1908 with 500 deposit. bond or certified check.
Chief Quartermaster Otto Building Chicago announces proposals for bronze cap ornaments gilt gilt buttons and related items to be delivered to Philadelphia Depot of the U S Army. Proposals due noon May 12 1908 in triplicate with right to reject any or all. Domestic preference noted and full specs on request. Envelopes must be indorsed Proposals for Clothing and Equipment to be opened May 12 1908.
The undersigned have been duly appointed and qualified as executors of the estate of Gano deceased late of Cincinnati Ohio May 4 1908 George W Gano Amy J Gano Executors Johnson Levy Attorneys filed in Cincinnati.
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