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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1908
Page
4
NewYork financial markets show restraint amid Erie troubles with dealers avoiding large transactions. Observers expect a probable receivership or reorganization as power within Wall Street shifts among Harriman interests and Union Pacific stake arguments.
Wheat markets edged lower as forecasts of rain hit the Southwest, with Nebraska and Kansas reports noting mixed receipts and slight price shifts. Declines in futures crowded by large supplies clashed with cautious buying, closing steady to down, as exports and new-crop prospects weighed on sentiment.
Fragmentary OCR notes a rare April 15 shipment and credit balance with references to tanker numbers and shipping figures, but readable details are limited. The item appears as a terse market snippet lacking full context or coherent data.
Market report shows wheat values steady with slight off market movement. Reports cite heavy Argentine shipments and mixed futures for May and July while Liverpool and Chicago activity influence prices. Demand remains tepid but some contracts hold near previous closes with May and July futures showing modest gains.
The market reports demand for farm goods with plentiful housing of eggs and butter. Potatoes arrive in quantity, one carload received by Gowenstein and Crouse. Market expected to improve as supply eastward increases.
The city scales show twenty nine loads of Way, six loads of oats, and fourteen loads of corn yesterday. Hay prices have been balding firm for some time, with oats and corn price movements indicating a high market, while wheat and barley are not clearly stated due to garbled text.
Prices for home grown potatoes onions and turkeys appear with a dense listing of market items. Retail and market weights are shown alongside various meats and produce including onions potatoes and hog meat with multiple figures and unit measures.
Lucy Terrell and Mrs. John Scott toured Bluffton to Bay on a shopping trip. In an interview she said nothing new has developed regarding her father John W. Terrell. She asserts no changes in the asylum at Richmond and notes no steps have been taken to secure a rehearing of insanity proceedings.
Police court heard Frank Smit and John Sturphe, eastern voyagers aiming for Peru with the Wallace circus, plea vagary and ordered to continue journey carefully. A second vagrant was told to leave the city. Paul Miler paid 26 cents, Patrick Murphy 1 dollar for drunkenness. Joseph McIntyre’s case continued. Frank Copeland to have hearing on wife desertion charges.
A girl aged about 12 to 13, living northwest of South Milford, was found near death after a chinrofonn threat. She had been employed by Rex Turner in Streh when a poison attempt occurred. Dr Cunningham aided recovery after rapid treatment.
A respected Ithara resident, described by a local source as aged and quiet, is the subject of a home incident. Early details reference a fox sighting and routine care in the elder’s neighborhood, with sparse readable facts amid garbled text.
A report from the News Bureau describes a Vere pleasant dance at Plato Hall with an air orchestra and lively entertainment. Attendees praised the evening's music and dancing, noting the well attended event and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the night.
In Chicago on April 3 hog prices fell about 1 cent per 10 pounds while buyers shrank. Armour & Co purchased 2700 hogs and Swift & Co around 4000 as packers show limited demand. Shippers offered about 1000 hogs with around 2.40 unsold at the market. Cattle and sheep receipts remained light with prices mostly steady to lower, beef and veal showing mixed gains and lambs in fair demand. Union Stock Yards reports from Pittsburgh Cleveland noting similar light activity and firming tendencies in select categories.
In New York coffee opened flat then rose six points with slight buying, closing steady. Trade reports show activity in futures for May and September deliveries with prices around 34 80. Spot Rio No 7 and Santos No 4 offer mid prices, while Cordova remains listed at 94.
The market shows firmer undertone with some spot and contract buying. Print cloth yarns move at low prices while blankets and means of sale arrive. Demand improves for shirtings in spring. Cotton yarns weak with light trade. wool market firm on carpet wools and broader inquiry. Manufactures note wool activity quiet.
Judge Berryman issued an order directing the jury commissioners to select twelve petit and six grand jurors for Adams County April term. The April term opens April 18 for a nine week session, with court adjourning June 15 for summer vacation.
Congressman C Gilhams visited the city yesterday while en route to his home in Lagran from Indianapolis. He attended the Republican state convention and will return to Washington soon. He praised canal project progress and anticipated funding for preliminary surveys this session. He said Fort Wayne sources provided useful information aiding his push to secure favorable Congress action.
The Rev. Steers, longtime pastor of the Lima Methodist Church, will depart next week for Kansas to join the Northwest Kansas Conference. He and his family will relocate to Mankato as they assume a pastorate in a growing Lutheran congregation. His Lima tenure earned broad esteem among local residents.
Bids for city water works lead and pipe contract were opened yesterday. Raymond Lead Co won with a bid just under the next lowest bidder Ure Tino Smelting and Refining Co, totaling about 100 dollars less. Other bidders included P & Siti, Levi Pine, James Sen Launton Lead, and Murdock Manufacturing.
A farm incident reports Maurice, a boy, losing a finger while attempting to swing an axe at Mr. Done’s hand. The event occurred in April in a rural setting, with the family and locals noting the harm and seeking medical attention.
Sig Giuseppe Marone of Indianapolis a Warsaw farmer roots writer of the Italian solo harp song Ti Tow Were Ail Wy which is making a great hit in Fort Wayne Gary and Goshen. He also authored How Ni a Fou Like It The Heavenly Flag The Governors of Indians and several other pieces.
Advertises Sunday departures from Fort Wayne Indiana for 100 mile round trips at 100 dollars via Nickel Plate Road. Mentions tickets at gate Sundays to points within 199 miles and provides contact J C Melenbarger TP. Aw Fort Warne.
Dr C F Kranning and Mr Helm of North Slanchester purchase lots in Leissburg Indiana with plans to erect cottages. Local buyers anticipate housing development and increased activity. Research notes indicate a small town growth pattern and real estate momentum in April.
Local notices indicate the bank at Tinpenanae Lake near Government Point will erect cettaezes this spring. The fragment suggests construction or installation at a named geographic site with a spring timeframe, but details are sparse.
Fourteen members of the Lagrange Ladies Re Ret corps traveled west to Rome City where they were very pleasantly entertained by local ladies. Splendid arrangements were made for the occasion and the event ended on a cheerful note with ample hospitality and good company.
Mrs W Sickal of Warsaw organizes a kitchen shower for Miss Tre Pirkt ipa who will wed Tomer Gechurt. Rael Hugher wins first prize and Blas Trene Wintorennor takes second in a dance contest during the event.
April 4 report from Silver Lake notes the mid year commencement is set for next Tuesday evening at the United Brethren church. Winona schools will take a prominent part in the program.
Nineleen Fears, wife of Donali Mr terday of FONETIAN, died from heart trouble at Warsaw. Funeral service conducted by Rev I. Geshart of Warstr, following the death yesterday.
In Warsaw Indiana on April 3 a local resident known as a green woman has begun a fortune telling business. The report notes several women, including Mrs Roy, actively drawing customers and promising entertainment and services from morning to evening.
A Peoria police commissioner is named among victims in a local confidence scheme run by Tales and Aran. Detectives report investigators identified the commissioner after the fraud was exposed, with several officers implicated and investigations ongoing.
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