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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1908
Page
4
Chicago and New York trading scenes dominate the page with broad market moves. Heat fades as heavy pressure drives early losses. wheat prices wobble amid weather, government deposit news, and mixed bond activity.
A sprawling local market report lists wholesale and retail prices for dairy butter, lard, potatoes, wheat, corn, oats, and eggs, with dozens of listed vendors and brand names. It covers farm stock, poultry, hides, wool, and general groceries, noting April 1 price changes and transportation costs.
The report shows heat impacting coarse grains with mixed pricing, while soy complexes and oils moved near supply levels. July and September futures fluctuated, with some grains closing higher and others flat, reflecting uncertain demand and weather influences.
Portland, Ma April 2 At a stockholders meeting of the Chicago and New York Electric Air Line company management was authorized to reduce par value from 100 to 25 stockholders on record to receive four new shares for one old. The board also to issue 2,680,000 of preferred 7 percent cumulative stock. A committee appointed to investigate three receivership suits alleged to have been brought against the company but later dropped by the court.
Amod Winship, wealthy retired farmer, was shot early Monday near a Rushville covered bridge. He lies dying at home. doctors say he cannot live. A .38 calibre bullet pierced his body near the heart. Prosecutor Hack and Deputy Newbold assist. city marshal Price guards developments. Nearby the spot of another recent murder is noted.
Directors of United States Steel Corporation announce a four percent preferred dividend and five tenths of one percent on common stock for the quarter. Net earnings ending March 21 amount to 15,299,005 with a surplus of 7,565,000, reflecting a drop from the prior year. The board also reappointed officers.
An old advertisement touts Stearns' Electric Rat and Vermin Paste as a remedy to prevent property damage from rats. It claims yearly losses from vermin and promotes a 16 oz paste for sale at about $1.09, from Buffalo, N Y. The copy is noisy and partially garbled but centers on pest control and pricing.
The New York coffee market opens firm with advances of 5 to 30 points amid light Brazilian receipts and support from other forest markets. Some covering of shorts was noted as dealers realized profits and prices moved higher into the session.
Market summary notes April 8 figures for Credle hal. average 112414. Data appears from local ledger with limited context and few readable entities.
In Shipshewana Indiana on Tuesday afternoon an infant about one year old was buried after dying from fever. The burial took place in early afternoon following illness and a brief funeral service attended by family members. The incident was reported by the Journal-Gazette Want Ads.
May 4th is the final date to pay taxes without penalty. The county treasurer's office will stay open evenings Thursday through Saturday for taxpayer convenience, entrance at the south door. A notice urges voters to support A Louis Griebel for Township assessor in Wayne Township.
A garbled OCR item from Plymouth area mentions individuals and places in uncertain form. The readable bits reference Warsaw Veride St Plymouth and Syracuse, with dates and people named Thaler WF and Lessy. The fragmentary text hints at plans about the future but lacks clear event or outcome.
The Majestic resumes the new roustabout show Knight for a Day with a Western girls chorus and a seasoned cast led by Eddie Redway and Elsie Herbert. Critics hailed the audience’s favorable verdict and praised the book by Robert B Smith with music by Raymond Hubbell. Also noted were supporting stars Thomas Cameron Robert O’Conner Marty Mack James MacCommack Gertrude Hutcheson Elsie Baird Grace De Mar and Governor Hughes in context of racing Legislation debate.
A large audience filled the Temple Hall for an afternoon and evening program. The "Aleanath Nepanees" appear to be prime favorites, delivering a performance that surpassed prior shows in energy and reception.
Clarence Luts, an armless man performing at the Temple this week, asked Fire Department Chief Hilbrecht for permission to drive a fire engine through city streets using his legs to steer. Manager Franti Stouder filed the request on Luts' behalf, noting his remarkable abilities and intent to drive two bars of fire apparatus while displaying skill with tools and reins. The item also mentions a sheriff election slate, with Joseph F. Getz named for sheriff.
Special to the Journal reports a tight early trading day with hog prices rising on light supplies while buyers hold back. Cattle remain scarce with steady to firm demand and generally lower quotables. sheep and lambs show active trade with decent demand and mixed values across weights, led by packers and shippers.
A fire at Mrs Belie Gunnersons country home north of LaPorte Indiana early this morning killed no one but left Mrs Gunnerson and her three children Myrtle Lucy and Phillie missing and believed buried in the ruins Police and an employee Joseph Maxson barely escaped with their lives. A mysterious young man had troubled Mrs Gunnerson for several months and is being sought by investigators as they search the ruins.
The Fort Wayne Cement and Roof Painting company at 344 Dawson Street offers cement and roofing services. BR Ford Carpenter of Williamson & Co near Center Lake slipped on a cement step while returning home and fractured his knee cap, receiving medical care and expected to be out for several weeks.
Garrett Indiana April 28 The livery team from Singier McDarmot’s store bolted this morning and caused chaos at Cowen Street and Interurhary transfer corner. One horse injured, a hearse damaged, but no other injuries or major damage reported.
Boston reports major changes in liquor laws as Massachusetts towns set to enact license or prohibition shifts on May 1. About 210 licensed places in the state must abandon business after 1 am Thursday while 27 cities and towns plan to legalize beer sales this year, with Worcester to become the largest no-license city. Rhode Island contemplates restrictive temperance measures as license controls spread.
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