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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1905
Page
13
The market shows gains across wheat oats and provisions with bullish tone. Prices edge up amid cautious demand while traders note weather, rust risk and fluctuating futures as May values rise. Strong entities include market observers and traders in Chicago and New York with reports of price movement and stock levels.
Special to lac Journal reports Toledo grain markets dampened by wet conditions with wheat firm and corn uneasy. June and cath quotes steady. Chicago futures overshadowed by minor shifts in shipments and demand. Investment sentiment remained cautious as trading opened with cautious activity and modest price movements across wheat and corn.
Nelson Morris buys lots of heavy hogs averaging 310 to 331 pounds at 5.50 while the cattle market remains dull. The report notes wide price swings, with hogs and heavy cattle selling slowly amid ample supplies and competing buyers. Prices vary by grade, with Chicago and Missouri River markets influencing trends and overall price levels for the week.
New York coffee futures started higher amid renewed demand from long positions and short coverings following reports of favorable crop prospects in Santos. The market showed light selling from shorts but price gains persisted across several active contracts, with July and December futures quoted in modest advance as traders weighed supply signals against upcoming crop data.
Real estate notices list multiple parcels with undivided interests and divided lots in various townships and streets. Names include Simon TM, E Lonergon, Hamilton, Coombs, Simpson, and others. The ad promotes E Gress Devils as the city real estate contact with rooms 15 to 18 Pixley Long Block and evening office hours.
The board of public works evaluated asphalt pavement on East Jefferson Street from Harrier to Division after complaints about poor work. Property owners were heard and the eastern end was noted as thicker than specifications. The board likely will accept the paving once Barber Asphalt Company completes street cleaning. Journal-Gazette Want Ads yield results.
New York June 15 Brailstreet's tomorrow wilsy Distributive trade monitor says developments show retail activity improving while overall trade faces irregular fluctuations.
Report notes ongoing but uneven activity in agriculture and industry. Labor remains generally favorable though scattered disruptions occur. building, steel, and railway sectors show strength while flour mills stay idle awaiting new supply. Southern trade centers report quieter business. weekly US and Canada failures listed for mid June with counts around the low to mid hundreds.
A saloon keeper was arrested by Deputy Marshal John A. Scettf on two federal revenue charge. Arraigned before United States Commissioner I. J. Logan, he posted a 3501 bond to await action by the federal grand jury. Counsel from Coton & Robertson represented him. Charge alleges failure to destroy a stamp on an empty cigar box and selling inferior cigars in a box labeled as a superior article.
New York June 16 A sluggish leather stocks market shows scattered activity with minor shifts and muted price moves. Analysts note weak demand and limited participation from major buyers as traders await clearer guidance from foreign markets and domestic indicators.
Market notes show widespread dyeing and varied prices for wheat, cornmeal, bran, middlings, and pork products. Prices quoted by Mayflower Mills and others include winter wheat around 5.20 to 6.60 per bushel, cornmeal differing by type, and oats, rye, and barley listed alongside livestock and wool figures.
Evansville Indiana June 16 John HO Osborn announces pursuit of the Republican nomination for mayor, bringing the field to ten avowed candidates. Osborn, a notable First district Republican, heads Evansville cotton mills and sits on the water works board. Other names floated include J W Boetine the former candidate, WW Rogers, Dr Burse Warner Dixon and J Nolan with party backing possibly guiding Nolan’s chances.
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