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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1908
Page
4
A permit for a new hotel was taken out yesterday by Hilgentann Bros, Mie contracters. The registration notes an estimated cost around 96000 with framing and stone work details mentioned.
In heavy selling wheat prices fell with longs forcing a two cent drop and a mixed session across futures from May to July. Oats and provisions moved variedly as traders weighed paces of shipments, wire service troubles limited trade, and receipts and demand influenced near term moves amid a cautious mood in Chicago and New York markets.
New York January 1 The market opened with steady demand and prices firm in early dealings. Trade showed limited activity with few sales at varying futures prices and nearby contracts little changed amid cautious sentiment.
The report notes a mixed day for dry goods markets in New York with modest gains and declines. Prices show slight improvement in some lines while others remain uneven, reflecting uncertain demand and supply conditions.
In a chaotic market update, grain futures turn lower with wheat and corn slipping from initial highs. Telegraph delays between Toledo and Chicago hindered shipments while Argentina strike news and persistent cold weigh on sentiment. Liverpool and Chicago show some gains but the overall tone remains soft as cash and July contracts drift.
Special to the journal Gazette reports record hog arrivals and a heavy cattle run, with delays from storms hampering arrivals. Hog prices showed mixed to lower moves while packers benefited from large supplies. Cattle demand remained steady to firm with a price range widening, as buyers tried to absorb a bullish weight of offerings.
The Karl Wotte Retail Merchants Association plans a state assembly featuring Nate Headelt and several listed members. The program emphasizes major retail proposals and merchant issues, with expectations of significant deliberations before state leadership.
In January 1973 martial law ended in Muncie as civilian authorities resumed control. The governor cited restoration of civil order, officials said curfews and military restrictions were lifted, utilities and civil services returned to normal, and the populace regained governance after days of disruption.
Civil authorities and police courts continue under martial law as proclaimed. Military officials say civil courts will not be affected by the peace proclamation and will operate as usual despite the new order.
Miss Helen Hetford of East Main and a high school student says a man appeared from behind a tree near the White Apartment House at 7 pm Sunday, leveled a revolver and ordered valuables. Finding none, he ordered her to run without crying out. the incident was not reported to the police.
In the police court yesterday Harry Howerd faced vagrancy and drunkenness charges tied to a deaf and dumb racket for change to buy boon wae. fined gi and costs. Joseph Metz also faced drunkenness charges. Badwick and Frank Wilson, strangers, were arrested on vagrancy charges and secured bonds for this morning. Dan Oxime and Alarcan Ring had liquor selling and Sunday yelling charges set for Wednesday.
Earnings of the Wabash Valley Company are summarized with figures for November and December, noting earnings and expenses. The brief lists net earnings and per-line items, referencing Fort Wayne and related rail and mining interests, with a focus on percentages and receipts.
New York Jai 15 stock prices bid up as traders react to Saturday bank statement showing a surplus. Outside orders surged at opening, then prices climbed to higher levels to meet demand. Banking data and rail traffic reports point to a cautious but improving sentiment, with some firms warning on fixed charges amid uneven bond activity.
Wholesale and retail prices for grains meats and farm goods dominate the local market page. Winter wheat base prices around 4.60 to 6.00 per barrel, oats and corn quoted, with hay, bran, rye, and other staples listed. Livestock prices show hogs calves and steers with varying bids, while butter and eggs appear in scattered quotations. City scales and local auctions at West Railroad street and Johnsen’s address noted for price references.
Local bankers reported strong deposits for the day and general business sentiment improved during the week. Vice President Charles F. Ran conveyed favorable views on the Aldrich bill while officials warned about its impact on currency and municipal bonds.
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