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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
10
Wheat prices eased despite damage reports as free selling and local crop concerns weighed on the market. July wheat opened lower, slid through the day, then firmed near close with bets sliding back. oats and corn showed mixed moves while lard and ribs held steady.
Commodity notes from New York and Baltimore report flour receipts at 22 475 bbls with exports 19 409 bbls, wheat receipts 58 000 bush and hints of weakness, corn steady near 76c to 76 1/2c for No 2, oats strong receipts, and mixed futures. Prices for rye, barley, flax and petroleum also noted with regional market activity and shipping data.
Across Kansas City Chicago and New York markets dairy items show butter unsettled to steady with creameries and dairies noting prices near 16 to 21 cents. Eggs steady with firsts around 15 to 19 cents. Poultry values steady with turkeys 12 to 17 cents and fowls 12 to 13 cents per pound. receipts and state cases cited.
Bank clearings are listed but totals are not given as the report includes other items beyond clearings. The page highlights miscellaneous financial items alongside the clearing figures.
Receipts and shipments for cattle hogs and sheep over the past 24 hours show light Friday cattle run with 60% of pens unsold from prior arrivals. Prices declined for many classes with steer 5.50 to 6.50, heifers 6.00, cows 5.25, hogs around 5.55 to 5.60 for best, lambs 6 to 8, and regional markets in Buffalo Pittsburg Chicago Kansas City St Louis and New York reporting various trends.
Several Ohio firms filed articles of incorporation in Columbus on May 15. The Standard Dairy and Ice Cream Company of Cincinnati seeks a $5 000 cap for milk and cream trading. The Wahoo Pleasure Club of Cincinnati forms for member pleasure. John J Vogelpohl Company of Cincinnati for plumbing at $25 000. Australia Transit Company of Cleveland raises capital from $150 000 to $600 000. United Metals Casting Company of Cleveland starts a $10 000 foundry venture. Kitchen Table Lace Curtain Dryer Company of Cleveland forms for manufacturing at $10 000.
The United States Civil Service Commission lists exams on June 3 10 and 17 for men. Positions include laboratory inspectors wages 1200 to 2000 dollars yearly lithographic duties 250 a day land law clerk 900 yearly farrier 720 seed testing assistant 840 telephon operator 1200 archives custodian 1200 and laboratory assistant 1000 with wage details and locations.
The Douma held a stormy session with clashes as monarchist Vladimir Pureshkevich clashed with Milukoff and was restrained by two associates. J Guehkoff argued against allowing replies to Makaroff defense of martial law. Milukoff denied the charges and was rebuked by the president. The majority agreed to allow six opposition speakers to respond.
J Edward Boeck pleaded guilty to stealing more than $100,000 in jewelry and was sentenced in New York to Sing Sing for six to seven years. He allegedly obtained about $200,000 worth of jewels from several firms on memorandum and failed to account.
The report lists earnings across several railways with figures for April May and June along with year totals. Central of Georgia Chicago Indianapolis Louisville Denver Rio Grande and others show various gross and net earnings, with a general balance and quarter results for Delaware Lackawanna and Western and Rochester Syracuse Eastern. Sudden deficits and surpluses noted alongside From July 1 and first week May benchmarks.
R G Dun & Co notes weather as the main factor aiding trade, with 19 percent of freight cars idle. Merchants face mixed signals: prompt collections yet transportation constraints, fluctuating pig iron prices, cautious buying, and uneven activity across textiles, leather, footwear, and clothing sectors.
A pretty negligee model shows gathered front and back at the yokes with sleeves cut in one. Any soft draping fabric may be used. Medium size requires 7 1 2 yards of 86 inch width. Pattern No 6020 covers sizes 32 to 42 inches. Price ten cents.
A Superior Court jury heard one defense witness claim John Ryan aimed a beer glass at Murphy, not the complainant, with Murphy asserting impaired vision from the blow. Isaac Gottlieb said Murphy interceded and was struck, while Ryan did not present a defense witness. The jury weighed compensatory versus exemplary damages under court instructions.
William L. Davis seeks divorce from Mattie Davis alleging regular abuse with a fire poker hatchet umbrella rod and club driving him from home April 9 in Cinnamon street. Anna Honnart seeks divorce from Emily with child custody. abandonment claimed. Otto Miller seeks divorce from Clara Miller on desertion. Barbara M. Steidl sues Alexander J. Steidl for divorce and restoration of her maiden name Barbara M. Fisher alleging interference with business and ruin. Attorneys listed.
Common Pleas appoints Arthur L. Kemper as receiver on a petition by Horatio W. Burkhardt and Lennox C. Goodwin claiming ownership stakes of 42 000 and 2 000 shares. Suit alleges Gus R. Harms engaged in mismanagement and a $20 000 second mortgage, seeks accounting and injunctions to protect funds, with directors installed in 1907 and deposits ordered protected. Also mentions damages suit against Albert Armstrong and Armstrong Carriage Co for alleged defamation and property concerns, plus a jury verdict upholding a late Margaret Kilahy will in Judge O Connell's court.
Nicholas Eslinger sues Kirchner Construction Company for 5000 claiming a wagon loaded with rock passed over his foot on Golerain avenue March 30, 1908, crushing it and leading to amputation. Attorney M C Ilion. Nestor Hirsch seeks court approval to pay 494.25 remaining on a Hearne avenue house contract to discharge further liability. attorneys Bates and Meyer.
The probate docket lists the will of Jere Cochran with siblings Rebecca and Nannie Cochran as heirs and Mary Elizabeth Barton’s estate to Angela Barton with Earl Lee Barton as executor. It also notes estates of Margaret G. It and Margaret Joy, and various filings for administration including William Goodall and Edner Buckingham among others. Detects a county treasurer audit reporting 2 004 009 38 in liquid assets and related bond inspections.
Joseph Ehret was appointed messenger of the court by Judge Warner to succeed Thomas Pinkerton. The final hearing on Urbana water rates is to proceed this morning in Federal Court with opposing sides present. A jury in Superior Judge Hoffheimer's court returned a verdict for the defendant in the case of George Scheurer, administrator of Oscar Scheurer’s estate, against Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company for $10,000, the defense arguing decedent was negligent.
An OCR fragment lists evening departures from Pittsburg Virginia and from Louisville with times 6 p m 5 p m and 15 p m plus a Charleston Greenwood Madison Kentucky reference. The readability is limited but indicates schedule entries for multiple destinations.
Pomeroy Triweekly at 5 p.m. from Maysville. Manchester departures at 11 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday and 5 p.m. Friday and Sunday. Daily service at 5 p.m. Sunday and 3 a.m. Louisville stage of the River. Ohio River at Cincinnati stood at 25 feet and falling yesterday at 6 p.m.
The Courier notes yesterday departures to Maysville Madison Cincinnati Louisville and Memphis and today arrivals from Pittsburg Pomeroy Madison and Louisville. The Ohio forecast says water will fall with rain at most points except Cincinnati and the Fernbank Dam may be completed this year if conditions stay favorable.
Inland and river ports report multiple departures and arrivals. Sam Brown tow head to Louisville from Pittsburg, Queen Oils arrives from Cincinnati, Lorena from Zanesville, Ed Roberts from Cincinnati. gauge 8.7 feet, stationary. St Louis gauge 19.6 feet and rising. Gray Eagle and City of Memph depart for Cape Girardeau.
Sealed proposals will be received in Cincinnati at City Hall third floor by June 6th noon for flush closet systems in listed schools. Bids require a disinterested guaranty of 30 percent and must name all bidders. Submissions in blank forms in sealed envelopes marked Bid for Flush Closets. The Building Committee reserves right to reject bids.
The Pittsburg and Cincinnati Packet Line announces steamers for Pomeroy Wheeling and Pittsburg at the Virginia Lei wharfboat foot of Broadway with departures on Saturday May 16 at 5 p.m. and Queen City follows Tuesday May 19. R MAUCK agent at Public Landing.
The Greene Line steamer Greenwood bound for Charleston and Pompey, leaves the foot of Sycamore Street at 5 p.m. Daily boats to Louisville and Intermediate Points and Lower Ohio depart from Main Street foot daily at 6 a.m. with a morning run at 9 a.m. on Sundays. Kentucky River freight is received daily. Tel M 1457 and M 1897.
Federal Building Chicago May 11 1908 sealed proposals will be received until noon June 10 1908 for furnishing and delivering at Philadelphia Boston New York Chicago or St Louis Depot a wide range of military clothing textiles and equipment including khaki uniforms serge duck blankets belts hats gloves tents tent parts shoes bedding hardware and related items in specific quantities as listed by department.
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