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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
7
A historical market blurb notes winter wheat weakness in Chicago with price dips and firmer corn and oats. It cites December and May wheat bids, cash grain demand, and a storm-driven rally in the corn belt. Official statistics show rising total wheat seedings and a near year-ago crop comparison.
In New York on December 7 a fragmentary wire notes mixed demand across grain markets. The brief item references prices and activity but lacks complete details due to damaged text.
Chicago stockyards report scarce cattle and hogs with tight supplies. Packers abandon bear raid, hog values steady near recent highs while cattle prices firm, Western range cattle delayed by storms, midwinter expectations cautious. Regional reports cite limited receipts and cautious demand across cities including Kansas City and Cleveland.
Local market prices from Fort Wayne list cereals, grains, hay, and feed with corrected bylines. Entries include corn, wheat, rye, oats, bran, cornmeal, screenings, and priced dairy and poultry items. figures appear in cents per unit and per bushel, noting corrections by G H Crouse and George M T Crouye.
James Nolan, Bloomlogdals proprietor, alleges a slot machine was robbed of its money after tampering. Sheriff and police investigated with Detective Grininie, finding the machine empty and evidence of tampering. Officials noted the back was open and uncertain if any money remained.
Special from the Toledo market reports a large hog run with prices opening steady and closing weak to lower. Packers led buying while sheep and lambs and young calves remained steady. Quotations include selected heavies around 8.00 and cows near 4.00 to 6.00, with various grades of hogs and sheep listed.
A short fragment notes robes and hanging robes at a Patterson store. It mentions Rath but provides minimal context or clear events. No dates, quantities, or additional details are present.
Sy Kist News Bureau reports a dog purchased by Hy EL Reiter arriving from Dunn Tennessee in a cargo crate. The article notes five suspicious items in the crate presented by Mr. McDaniel, a former resident, and mentions a work accident injuring a worker’s hand and a five year old child sick with scarlet fever under quarantine nearby.
Dr Thomas Jones of Bucharest University, a renowned psurgeon, shows painless spinal surgery methods in New York to specialists of the western world. The claim of his discovery is disputed by American surgeons who credit Dr Lecherd Corning.
Special to The Journal-Gasette reports frost damage in Argentina boosted wheat futures in early trading Toledo December 7. July and May futures rose while December softened after a government report. receipts in the northwest were light though a Duluth cargo arrived. Corn showed mixed but firmer cash values then declined. weather concerns and crop quality influenced trading as prices fluctuated through the day.
A garbled New York Times market summary describes Taft’s message not moving prices. The session saw muted trading with some gains late, driven by expectations of wage discussions and policy signals. Investors noted a rebound after initial declines, while railroad labor talks and anti trust policy remained in focus.
Det 7 reports money market firm with 44½ cents money bill rates and 1 to 5 per cent for short loans. Prime mercantile paper at 6½ per cent. Sterling exchange steady with quotations around 434.25 to 484.50. Patterson-Fletcher Co. offers reversible corduroy and canvas work coat for 3.80.
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction plans a Christmas delivery of new trolley cars. Inspectors report cars built for the fleet, with sixty city cars under construction for the Wahash Valley and related companies. Delivery begins shortly before Christmas and continues into the new year as the fleet expands.
The report notes several workers returning to duties after illness at the electric works in been taken and disen Wisconsin Te fenday. Rork LaMar and William Hagen resumed work at the Pennay machine SHOD yesterday, while Morne Levine was absent the whole week. A lead pine tag state weighing twenty pounds was recorded from P. B. Arnold, a plumber, with Ihe Areager houses of South Wayne evens involved.
Fort Wayne experiences near zero temperatures as snow totals reach five and a half inches. Thermometers plunged from 83 degrees to near zero overnight, delaying government readings until morning. Sleighs reappear as Christmas shopping surges despite the chill and advancing holidays.
Joseph Bell retires as attorney to the Indiana Brewers Association after six years. The reorganization that formed the Association of Indiana Brewers followed a split over saloon policy and the push to clean up the state’s saloon business. Bell previously represented Fairbanks and others. the group plans no immediate replacement. A separate police report notes a missing twenty dollar bill found to be yours at headquarters.
During the holiday shopping period extra crews and cars will be deployed to manage heavy travel. The Port Wayte and Wabseh Valley Treelion Company plans immediate action to handle crowds as Christmas approaches. A bulletin notes leaves of absence for crews and ongoing busy operations after the season ends. Overcoats and raincoats advertised by Patterson Fletcher Co.
The Fort Wayne Superior Court began the damage action of John P. Strodecker who was seriously burned jumping from an upper window of the Aveline hotel after a fire. He seeks 8000. Attorneys for plaintiff include Alleeneys Barry Hanna Ty C Geake W S O’Rourke and Guy Coletick. defendants’ counsel Barrett Morris Leonard Townsend Ninde Sneele. Other figures include property owners Mr Stro hecker and Mrs John A Shoufi, lessees John McAlevy and Fred Stevens. Also noted are Woods vs Rump and a remonstrance on liquor licensing. A verdict earlier awarded 1292.25 against Fort Wayne Electric Works in a separate matter.
The feast of the Immaculate Conception was celebrated with due services at six Catholic churches. Masses will be said in addition, with cathedral rites led by Bishop Aletting and clergy, assisted by Rev. Thomas Elsenring of St Joseph's Hospital. Patterson-Fletcher Co. references appear in ads and local notices.
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