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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1908
Page
4
New York bank posts a rigid code for staff citing prohibition on drinking with meals and during meals and other strictities. The notice lists taboos including attending prize fights, visiting saloons, and public speculation while urging quiet, orderly conduct to attract buyers for a Journa l Gazette want ad.
Wheat prices fell sharply as large shipments and weak demand dampened confidence. Reports show May wheat opening at 102, closing near 100, with substantial weekly barley volumes and lower cash prices across Minneapolis, Duluth, and Chicago. Corn lagged, and hogs and pork markets followed the broader decline while receipts rose.
A man named John Hannon was arrested after knocks to a weighing machine and alleged drunkenness. The incident occurred on a Wednesday at a Rosin area where officers reported the man misbehaving and causing damage. Sergeant Pappert took charge, and the subject was jailed awaiting further proceedings before a final release.
The Toledo market shows a bearish mood as wheat declines while clover seed advances about 20 cents. Reports from Chicago and Minneapolis reflect varied movements with cash and futures influenced by Bartlett selling and light imports. Prices for cash and futures drift, with May and September positions shifting in thin trading conditions.
London reports a dampened market as Britain’s rate to 4 percent diminishes hope for immediate gold inflows. Anticipated loan repayments begin next week with exporters expected to release gold, while Germany faces trade setbacks especially in iron and steel. Analysts warn that further currency shifts could spark renewed speculation unless presidential uncertainties ease. Local prices for livestock, wool, and commodities are listed alongside packing company stocks and market quotes reflecting a cautious economic mood.
Market notes list prices for wheat corn and rye along with eggs butter lard and pork by the bushel and per pound. Includes figures for winter and spring wheat barley oats and flax seed with various byproducts and livestock quotes such as hogs cattle and ewes, plus hay and clover.
Mr Barry E Besh of Mayflower Mills notes tight wheat movement with prices holding at 47 cents per bushel. Oats and corn receipts lag below average. Wheat to be quoted at six cents this morning. Demand for flour steady with rising feed values. oats and corn receipts below average.
Fred Tresselt of Fly Mills says the past week showed activity only in appearance, and the wheat market remains inactive with prices around 96 cents. He notes weary buyers and sellers, potential weather impacts on wheat growth, and expectations that futures may rise if demand returns amid tight supplies and cutting winds.
The Commer reports improved conditions in the wool market with rising prices and stronger demand. Colonial wool sales reinforce optimism, though some districts show limited activity and prices. Total offerings for the period reach about 10,288,821 pounds, with January figures close to prior month levels.
Hogs reached a top price of 4.50 with cattle lower and lambs mixed. The report notes unusually strong demand earlier in the week, steady shipping orders, and large hog and sheep receipts despite price declines across sections.
Civil War veteran Forney of Laporte County and Mrs Anna Belle Hall of Mishawaka, long separated since 1860 when war called Forney to service, are reunited after decades of searching. Their stories trace attachments to Michiana life as both families settled apart, with renewed contact at a Lake Shans depot area en route to visit relatives.
A fragmentary report recounts Mishawaka women linked to wartime service and postwar life, noting names like Mrs Mall and Mrs Hall. The text shifts to school statistics, detailing enrollment, demographics, and finances, including common school fund increases and statewide spending on education.
Indiana state superintendent of public instruction reports four log schoolhouses remain in Charlestown Clark County Wardman township Dubois county Webster township Harrison county and Trios township Perry county. The document lists 02 frame houses 1004 brick houses and 4591 wooden structures while noting 1501 146 schoolhouses built with costs and 1907 16.84 teachers employed with distribution by race and gender.
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