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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1908
Page
4
News from New York reports a price reduction in steel products triggering renewed Wall Street activity. Analysts note mixed reactions as bond yields shift and traders reassess May inventories, with attention to heavy steel makers and market expectations for early June.T
The June crop report from Washington shows spring wheat area up about 81,000 acres year over year to roughly 17.71 million acres, 27 percent above last year’s sowing. Winter wheat condition stands near normal, while oats area falls about 26 percent from last year, with rye and barley also described.
Market notes show wheat futures dropping as crop reports signal weaker supply. Prices eased across grain, with June and July activity lower. corn firmed then eased. oats weak amid crop data. Receipts and exports listed, while U S grain and provisions in New York reflect mixed movements. Local and national markets compiled with futures near steady after early declines.
Market notes list quotations for wool including washed and unwashed grades with prices per pound and ton, and detailed livestock prices. cattle, horses, and sheep are priced by quality and weight, with terms such as common to medium and good to choice used for steers, heifers, and yearlings. The report also cites farm draft horses and other draft stock pricing and delivery terms.
R G Daniels obituary from Waterloo Indiana details a pioneer Daniel whose birth in 1813 and migration from New England to Indiana marked a long life in DeKalb county. He left a wife, several children, and was remembered at Waterloo with services and burial. The piece also mentions butter prices at 23 cents and local market notes.
L W Oser of rh 3 Gries Davin roal wsiule agency has accepted as agent for eastern Indiana and certain Ohio counties for the Gaylord Kiefer land company. He will have an office in the Piley Lyins dock in Fort Wayne. Alva Buntain will continue the real estate business here with Mr Oser.
Market items from Indianapolis show varied offerings including cash and mixed goods. Prices and specific lots are unclear due to damaged OCR, but references to Paul Filson and Sean appear among sellers.
A brief market note reports shifting prices and demand in Cordova with Sant Mii Coffee islet cited as a factor. Traders note thin supply and a cautious tone as no major contracts are announced this week.
A damaged OCR item reports micrints at a city scale practice and ticket flow involving a trip to Chicago and back. The text also mentions nickel plates and coded names like KB and Bost Warts, with unclear entities and actions.
Quotations from city scales show prices for potatoes beans corn and wheat with figures per bushel per ton. Prices include 28 pence per bushel for certain potatoes and 77 a ton for other grains while winter pat ents and various feed items appear with stated ton and bushel values.
The dry goods market and mail orders were generally satisfactory today with duplicate offers from caterers on dress goods. Cotton warps and fall orders improve. price revisions expected to complete with new spring rings shown in July and August. High demand continues for stayles. yarns firm but slow orders. silk hats for August and September shipments from the new crop at current prices.
Bank stockholders vote to liquidate within a year as advisory board and two stockholders are involved. Court action expected next Friday to record the agreement already reached. FOR SALE Model IN Ford Runabout recently painted and in first class condition. Apply at 724 Harrison Street.
Market wires show cattle and sheep prices edging higher amid varied receipts. Stronger demand from buyers lifted prices for choice beef cattle, with steers and heifers selling at several dollar gains, while lambs and lamb suppliers remained active, supported by Western feeders and strong packer activity in multiple yards.
In Decatur Indiana on West Monroe street the Decatur Packing Co meat market was entered between closing hours Saturday night and morning. About 70 dollars was stolen from an open safe with no damage or force evident. The robber used a back entrance and the smoothness of the operation surprised local authorities. The theft occurred alongside roughly 500 dollars in the same building.
A deputy sheriff traveled to a town with a warrant against a local manager. The case involves payments or board money linked to a show and an investigation into the deputy's actions. Names and precise locations are unclear due to OCR errors but the core event centers on legal action and official misconduct.
Reid sued for a nine dollar board bill by Catherine Close of this city for the Girls in Red show. Total due after costs reached twenty dollars ninety five cents. Mr Green attempted to collect at the tent door after the performance but left with receipts totaling thirty two dollars, leaving the board unpaid.
Auburn Indiana June 8 Sheriff Reen went to Butler this morning and arrested John Proctor who had been indicted by the grand jury here for stealing goods from two box cars at the home city. Proctor posted bond for circuit court appearance and will be tried soon. He denies the charge saying it is a spiteful accusation by enemies. The victim lives near Butler on a stall farm at the edge of the city.
Arrangements near completion for a motorized tour by Lac city manufacturers and jobbers this month. Representatives will visit customers and promote Lac city products with a special car, aiming for comfort but framing the trip as business with hits to regional towns on routes. A Warne club meeting tonight will have committee reports from President Yarnelle’s group.
A brief incident at Columbia City Indiana reports Juan bitten by a dog. Details are sparse but the event is noted as a local occurrence with no further injuries or follow up available.
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