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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1912
Page
6
Wheat prices tumbled in Chicago as heavy rains hit both spring and winter crops. Reports show sharp declines across futures and cash markets with bids weak and prices sliding from markets to lows.
Markets in New York and Chicago show mixed activity with beans dairy and produce fluctuating amid early June trade. Dealers report steady receipts and shifting demand for creamery items while grains and meats follow global cues and local supply signals.
Corrected quotations from Fort Wayne market report detail prices for grain hay and feed, wheat and corn futures, oats, barley, and other staples. The report lists No 2 red and white wheats, corn, oats, and barley prices, plus live poultry, butter, eggs, hides, and various meats with per unit and per bushel figures. Local buyers, sellers, and brokers are named, with market directions and bulk quantities noted.
Market reports show wheat dropping to 1.12 per bushel with a three cent fall in a recent session. Eggs declined about a half cent with buyers noting lower current receipts and prices opening near a week’s start. Grain futures ease and hay rises, amid uncertain market movements and local dealer forecasts.
A fragmentary market roundup covers grains, coffee, wool, and meat with scattered prices and freight notes. Reports from New York and Toledo describe quiet to lower trading, spot and futures values, and shipments, with varied commodities including wheat, corn, cotton, and wool showing mixed directions.
Market notes show 1146 tons of hay and mixed lots with quotes for hay at 24.00 per unit and rye straw around 39.00 to 31.00? prices. Wheat prices near 8.00. Wisconsin and Illinois activity includes oats and other feeds with varied bidding.
June events in New Haven Indiana include a continuation service at BL Tehn's church with High Mass and a sermon by Bishop Wiedat, Saint John's church crowd, a Sophomore class dinner at New Haven High School, and social club meetings. Notable absences and illnesses noted among residents are also mentioned.
In San Francisco on June 14 the Appeal of the Stereotypers union is defeated in a contest against President James J. Prell and the Electrotypers union over an order tied to a strike with Chicago pressmen. The setback comes during the convention era in the afternoon session.
Mrs Mary Hughes of the city died in Marton Indiana after a long illness. Relatives learned of her death and funeral services were held Friday at the home of Mr Nettle Panel. The remains were shipped Saturday at nine o clock to the Masonic cemetery for interment. A short service at the cemetery was delivered by W Bhirnaker of the Methodist church.
Chicago Livestock markets report a strong cattle trade with higher prices and active demand. Steers and yearlings sold at notable gains while hogs and lambs showed firm to rising values amid steady to higher sales, with limited supply facilitating price support.
Irregular market activity in New York features a mixed day of trading with uneven clears and late selling. The session ends with shares largely detaching from intraday swings as investors weigh government actions and corporate headlines amid a subdued mood and light volume.
Kendallville Indiana June 14 A sixth annual Belnobet Eckhart reunion drew many members from distant towns. Rev W H Freshler and others led talks and a social program after a church dinner. Oldest attendees included Solon Relnoch aged about, and lingering family ties traced back to 1800s immigration from Ohio and New York.
Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction Co announces plans to operate the Wabash Valley Lines connecting Fort Wayne with regional routes. Company officials say service expansion aims to improve freight and passenger mobility across northern Indiana with coordinated schedules and modernized facilities.
Appears as a cluttered early 20th century help wanted notice seeking women for domestic duties and child care. References to Hamblin Grand Waplds Michae and Mrs. Fred B. Shoatt provide partial names and a telephone contact. Another line mentions solicitors and an address in a Journal-Gazette listing.
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