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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
9
Chicago May 2 Wheat and corn rallied on aggressive buying by bulls with May wheat reaching $1.00% and May corn up 2%c while most deferred contracts weakened due to light selling and good crop reports. Oats stayed firm for May while July oats fell, and provisions softened with hogs uneven.
Across multiple regions traders watched May and July futures as Northern hard wheat and oats fluctuated amid larger Midwest receipts. Cash markets in Duluth and Minneapolis showed varied prices while flour and grain futures reflected quiet or steady demand.
A clipped line records Clover seed pricing and timing with a figure of seven dollars and fifty cents for October, dated May 28. The fragment hints at market notes or agricultural commodity details without full context.
In Pittsburg a voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed against George W. MacMullen and Sanford B. Evans doing business as George W. MacMullen & Co stock brokers. Judge Young named Guarantee Title and Trust Company receiver with a $100000 bond. Liabilities exceed assets by about $1.45 million. The firm faced large Ohio Fuel stock holdings and customer claims, with market value and loans creating a substantial deficit.
The firm George W. MacMullen & Co. was well known on the Chicago Board of Trade but is not believed to have any heavy outstanding trades in Chicago at present.
May 28 1908 Cincinnati reports liberal cattle receipts and steady prices despite ample supply. Hogs show mixed trading with early lower bids but later firming to $5.60. Lambs and sheep move at steadier rates, while regional spots like Buffalo Pittsburg and Chicago show varied demand and price levels.
The New York market opened quiet with futures unchanged and dull as European cables were absent. Trade demand pushed a slight late rise, closing steady to 6 cents higher. Total sales reached 14,750 bags with June 6.15 to 6.16 cents and other months at 6.10 to 6.15 cents. Spot Rio Tinto and SantosQuotations noted, with costs quiet and rdova at 9 to 12 cents.
A flurry of Cincinnati area property moves includes John H. Schneider buying a Floral and Jefferson Ave residence in South Norwood for about $23,000, and A J Seasongood selling his Beecher Gilbert corner lot to others likely for apartment development. The Defender Photo Supply opens local HQ in Fifth and Race, and Temple & Shaw will employ about 250 cigar makers in the old National Theater space.
A long Real Estate transfers column lists numerous parcels and lease notes. Transfers include Frank H. Taylor to the United States for a five year lease of Post Office Station G and multiple lot conveyances in Cincinnati area, with properties on Hunt Street Deworth Avenue Broadway and surrounding avenues.
A series of civil actions listed by case number 140021 to 140,093 and beyond includes Nell & Wegelin versus J Hyman, contempt charges against Benjamin Lucas, Theresa J Wehrman executrix against Frederick Mehmert for 2261.35, Estate of Wenzel Vlack against Union Gas and Electric for 10000 damages, William C Greening versus B O Be WSR R Co for 10000 damages, William C Ebeling executor versus Herman Rohifs et al for injunction, Mary Noctor versus Edward Ox for divorce and alimony, Caroline M Hulbert et al versus C E Roth Treasurer for injunction, and Morris Mohr versus Rudolph Arviteer Co for 180. Spangenberg & Spangenberg and others represent several parties.
The River column lists today departures for several towns including Manchester and Louisville with set times. State of the River notes the Ohio River at Cincinnati at 6 p.m. was a certain feet and falling.
The port reports yesterday showed heavy business with departures including the Enland to Charleston Courier to Maysville and Madison and City of Louisville to Louisville. Incoming packets due there include the Courier from Maysville Lizzie Bay from Oma and City of Cincinnati from Louisville. Weather mild, Ohio River forecast predicts continued fall with Cincinnati water levels dropping. Local boats such as the Courier Lizzie Bay City of Cincinnati and Georgia Lee sail at 5 p.m. today. the Liasie Boy ferried Ft Thomas soldiers to Madison for the monument dedication.
Updates from Pittsburg Wheeling Madison Evansville Cairo and St. Louis show river levels rising or falling with several arrivals and departures. Vessels listed include The H. K. Bedford City of Saltillo Virginia Bessie Smith Royal Ruth and City of Saltillo among others.
Record of oil and turpentine prices from Toledo Charleston and Savannah with varied bids and quotes. Includes values for North Lima South Lima Indiana and window glass. Notes firm turpentine in Savannah with large receipts and shipments and rosin activity alongside oil balances and runs.
The Bank of England May weekly report notes total reserve down 48000 pounds while circulation rises 151000 pounds and bullion up 103220 pounds. Other securities fall 167000 pounds and other deposits drop 232000 pounds. public deposits rise 12000 pounds and notes reserve up 2000 pounds. Government rates unchanged. reserve adequacy at 51.9 percent, up from 51.77 percent.
Judge Hunt sentences William Bell to life in prison for murder in the second degree after Bell claimed he acted to defend himself. Other pleas include manslaughter for Daniel Rafferty and a suspended sentence for William Wood. several bucket shop defendants to plead guilty or demand trials by jury.
Mrs. Angie Cramer of Newport Ky wins 3500 in Superior Judge Shattucks court against Cincinnati Traction Company after slipping on a greased switch near Sixth and Vine Streets causing lasting injuries. Attorneys Outcast Hickenlooper for traction company and W J Davidson for plaintiff. A second case in Judge Spiegels court: Joseph Vetter sues Cincinnati Traction for 10000 over the death of his 4 year old son Louis run over on Glenway avenue in April 1906. Attorneys Cogan Williams and Burgh Johnson for plaintiff. Ilby Stimson for defendants.
Joseph Niehaus wills to widow Elizabeth Niehaus executrix with income from real estate and remainder to sons Joseph and Robert. Maria L. Sheve leaves estate to four children. small estate appraisals for James M. Quigley Stephen A. Goodfellow and Sebastian Doliries. various probate filings list estates from Nellie Reinberger to Edward K. Gillette.
A schedule filed in insolvency court lists Globe Laundry at 1218 Race Street with debts totaling 10,449 dollars 73 cents and assets appraised at 2,754 dollars 75 cents. At assignment to Edwards Ritchie assets were about 4,000 dollars with liabilities at 9,000 dollars.
In a U S Court Judge Thompson heard creditors seek Stapely Company bankruptcy. George H Stapely and John D Payne testified on business practices and profits beyond customer commissions. Victor Heintz argued the firm earned most from stock dealings with cotton grain and provisions minor. Frame appealed yesterday.
Classified rental notices list eight room houses and several flats in Avon dale GOR Harvey and Shillito streets and nearby areas. Listings include 540 Main St College Hill 7 room house on car line, two room flats in several locations, and Evanston four room flat with up to date furnishings and phone. A court injunction action involving Frame and Albert T. Terrell is noted in a separate case from the Cleveland Federal Court.
Mary Nocton seeks a divorce from Edward Nocton alleging drunkenness and cruelty and asks to restore her maiden name Mary Moore. Justice Muller awards Mrs. Mary Heise $112.75 for a dog attack damages. Pittsburgh Water Heater Co sues for $193.75 over flood damage. Patrick L. McHugh sues Co L Greeno for $250 after a horse incident. US Circuit Court of Appeals opens June session. William Mocks bound over on horse stealing charge.
The pig iron market shifts from weak order books to a robust buying spree in May 1908. Southern furnaces report boom and price increases from 11.50 to 12. Offers for thousands of tons target delivery through year end and third quarter. Northern demand remains steady amid a full market with sustained inquiries and price strength across regions.
An increased inquiry for extended period and strong sales footing push tonnage to high levels. Buyers and furnaces show willingness to contract for immediate and near-future needs amid firmer prices and some withdrawal of furnace interests. Coke and foundry contracts noted with cash fob Cincinnati pricing for multiple foundry grades and coke varieties.
Sealed proposals to furnish and deliver clothing and equipage for the U.S. Army are due June 15 1908 with delivery to depots in Philadelphia Boston New York Chicago or St. Louis. The list covers thousands of items including facing cloth waist belts drawers gloves caps and many camp equipment pieces. Preferences favor domestic manufacture and samples and full specifications are available on request at the Chief Quartermaster’s Office Chicago.
Sealed proposals from bidders to furnish coin bays for Treasury Department offices for the year ending June 30, 1909. Proposals received until Saturday June 2, 1908 at 2 p.m. at the Secretary of the Treasury's office. Bidding forms with instructions and bag descriptions will be provided on request to the Secretary G B Cortelyou.
U S Engineer Office at Custom House St Louis invites sealed bids for furnishing coal arm improving the Mississippi River between specified points and removing a seat in the river. Proposals received until the stated closing time with full format available on application. G R Lukesh captain engineers.
Virginia leaves wharfboat foot of Broadway Saturday May 30 at 5 PM by B R Mauck agent at Public Landing Tel 1180 Queen City follows Tuesday June 2 For Louisville and Intermediate Polota and Lower Ohio Boats depart Main St daily 5 PM except Sundays 9 AM Kentucky River freight received daily Tel M 13897
The steamer courier departs the foot of Sycamore Street for Manchester and points along the route tonight at 11 o clock. Telephone Main 1457 for details.
Georgia Lee leaves wharfboat foot Broadway Friday May 29 at 5 p m for freight and passenger service to Lower Ohio Memphis Pine Bluff and way points. Office 204 EB t Phone Dahat Martboet J F end General Agent.
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