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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1901
Page
8
Traders report a vigorous buying surge unseen in over a year with grain and futures trading at high levels. Prices in corn oats and related grains surged, while hogs and pork futures gained on strong demand and favorable receipts. Local activity shows heavy order flow and bullish sentiment across exchanges.
Outside buying orders drive a brisk market in wheat and corn with new records. Wheat hits 85 6c, corn strong before midday rally, then sustains gains as outside buying dominates. Prices drift as profits take hold and a late rebound follows, with options active and prices impacted by light receipts and dry winter weather.
The street market lists fall crop quotes with chicken and beef prices and diverse produce lines. Wholesale quotes show winter wheat at 4 9 5, rye at 3 200, and various grains, beans, and feed. Poultry and dairy prices vary, with dressed chickens and eggs noted. Local buyers and traders monitor fluctuating values across produce and livestock.
Notice by George Miller of Allen County Indiana seeks annual license to sell spirituous, malt and vinous liquors in quantities under five gallons at a front room business on Lafayette Street corner Lafayette and Holman in Fort Wayne. Application filed with county commissioners at their regular session. Draft dated December 20.
Notice to citizens that John Rourer will apply to Allen County commissioners in December for a one year license to sell spirituous malt and vinous liquors. The business location is the ground floor front room of the brick building No. fifty three on Wells Street in Fort Wayne. December 6 1900.
A fragmentary financial report notes brisk trading the prior day, with government bond activity and treasury move details. It describes a fluctuating market, with declines in some issues, and mentions sub treasury deposits and a steady to irregular railroad stock market amid broader financial shifts.
The New York money market shows sterling rates at 4.87 and 4.87% on demand and 60 days with posted rates for commercial bills. Bond activity includes U S government issues and railroad bonds with various registrations and coupons. silver at 31.04 per ounce and a Mexican dollar near 4.15.
In a brief commodity update, Vamia lists oil at $1.90 while Corning trades at $1.31.05. Local notes show Lima and Indiana markets varying with a 3 cent spread and mentions Som eredt and Lacy tying.
New York market notes firm demand and cautious sellers. Brown cottons and cottony spot goods available at old prices. Bleached and coarse colored cottons steady with moderate business. Print cloths unchanged for regulars, swide orders advancing. Prints quiet but firm. Silk in fair demand and firm. Tan silk strong and advancing.
New York coffee futures opened steady and drifted narrowly, with prices easing up to 18 points from the day’s peak. Bearish European and Brazilian cables, light unloading, and a known bull spread limited losses as domestic deliveries stayed modest and withdrawals remained restrained.
Topeka reports the suspension of the paper Deter Smasher’s Mail run by Carile Nae tinn the Kaitias joint smasher. The publication began about a year ago and will not continue.
Sealed proposals due December 12 1901 at 2 oclock for furnishing and erecting a horizontal compound condensing steampump with duty sparing capacity of six million gallons daily. engine able to pump two million gallons in 24 hours with six revolutions and six million with eighteen revolutions. Certified checks of 3500 accompany each bid as guarantee. plans and specs required. Trustees reserve right to reject any or all bids. Signed William Brough Singleton William Tagtmeyer agents of the Water Works.
Fragmentary notice offers a reward for returning a lost gold dollar and watch. Attic location and names unreadable. seek return to Journal Gireue. No date or clear organization identified.
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