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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1908
Page
4
In a fragmented report from the Central Pedetei investigation agency, 160 000 idle workers in New York state are described amid broader labor strain. National scrutiny highlights widespread unemployment through mid month with several firms reporting reduced hours and rising subsistence needs.
Market across grains and futures shows weakness as reports from Argentina forecast large wheat exports. Prices fluctuated with initial advances, then declines on new supplies and demand shifts. corn and hogs trend weaker while export activity remains mixed and receipts vary across Duluth Chicago and Minneapolis.
The record shows an old market note with figures for duties and prices. It lists a $178 item, a 19 percent balance, and an average of 2435 with 155K in revenue or value.
A concise year in review notes no fatalities connected to trolley line operations. Coroner Stults catalogs cases with emphasis on safety and incidents, reporting zero deaths in the relevant period.
Henry Grover a prominent farmer near Arcola fell from a roof yesterday morning. He was brought to the city for medical help with fractured ribs and a broken arm. He is about fifty years old and is recovering. condition described as improving.
Thomas Bakinsey a well known Detroit business man and a senior Odd Fellows officer committed suicide today in Detroit. He was a department senior of the Patriarchs Militant and a prominent figure in the order. The report notes irregularities and a forthcoming examination of the market and coffee.
The Liverpool market showed modest gains in wheat with May opening lower before rebounding. Argentina shipments were light, exports steady, and led by bullish sentiment despite overall weak corn and oats trading. May and July futures fluctuated around 60 to 61 cents. cash wheat quoted 13 to 14 cents above baseline with subdued clover seed activity.
Special to ee Gazette reports hog prices slipping after an initially lower start, with buyers larger than a year ago and heavy hog shipments to Swift & Co and Armour & Co. Large cattle activity and firm prices noted, with beef and veal markets steady to higher and steady meat demand across major centers.
Enflee futures opened sterly at an changed prices to a decline of points. There was scattered demand and prices steadied after early lows. The gala way remains unchanged at close, with sales of BLOM futures including January and March at specific levels.
In New Haven on Sunday night local officials and business interests discussed a proposed interurban line by Defiance-Vore Wayne. The project would follow the river toward Fort Wayne, running about two miles north of Lew Haven near the Churchyard school, with plans for a river crossing at River Point and a new road alignment along the old Parent grave road. The move aims to boost Had Haven business and connect the area to Defiance.
A live representative position in Fort Wayne is advertised by Union Central Railroad of Texas. The notice says the role suits an energetic person and directs applications to J. M. Crennan at the Cate Ave Line Hotel. The passage also references coroner counts of Siur Den deaths, noting three among the colored population.
A brisk profit taking wave unsettled prices after a buoyant run, with New York reports showing reduced short interest and renewed commission demand. Analysts note a shift as professional traders pull back, banks adjust reserves, and cash inflows reshape loan demand amid mixed railroad and treasury pressures.
A garbled OCR style list of retail prices and goods at the Guntauens Street Market. Includes butter, lard, honey, onions, apples, ducks, turkeys, fish, rye, winter wheat, pumpernickel, shorts, and other staples with various price notations and product descriptions.
Fragmented OCR lists quotations for wool, copper, hides, cement, and various goods sold by the city scale. It notes items like mixed TOs, washed and unwashed wool, leather, and cords, with prices and bundle details. The entry mentions brands, regions, and sellers, reflecting a general market snapshot from a historical newspaper page.
Toledo mayor appoints a committee to represent the city at an upcoming meeting on river and harbor improvements. Members include John Paul Jones, A Pare harbor master, W L Milner Toledo Chamber of Commerce president, J P Egan of the Labor union, Eugene Rhinetrank C Richardson and P J Manning. The invitation was extended by Mayor Brand Whitlock of Toledo who cannot attend due to prior engagements.
Police judge Skelton fined or reviewed several petty charges. Christian Kiel faced assessment but sentencing was suspended. George Halbrack accused of stealing picked items drew a fine and was cleared on a lesser charge. Arnold Letompte alleged to attempt self harm near a train faced continuance. Tob Therek charged with petty larceny and receiving at a street court with a $200 sum.
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