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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1903
Page
4
The report details mixed grain futures, early price drops then rebounds, and active buying in St Louis with prices sliding to lows before a late session decline. It notes exports, shipments, and carry of primary and secondary commodities, with varying activity in Hog futures, corn, and other staples alongside general market volatility and regional price signals.
A fragmented OCR inspired snapshot shows cattle and steer prices in Chicago and East Buffalo with mixed movements. The notes mention Texan fed steers, calves, and hogs with varying bids, receipts, and market tone. East Liberty and Cleveland listings appear, reflecting overall market softness and steady or slower activity.
The market notes show butter and eggs offered in small quantities with price fluctuations. Wheat prices are reported with no change, and a range of produce including potatoes onions cabbage and greens is listed with unit prices. Livestock and eggs are mentioned with regional availability and packing details.
A garbled market listing shows prices for wheat corn straw and livestock with scattered figures. Entries mention winter wheat prices per bushel and various feed and grain items, plus cattle and hides, though many words are scrambled or incomplete.
A list of local deaths and funeral arrangements includes Peter Kochungzer fatally injured by a Nickel Plate switch engine and dying at Hope hospital. Other obituaries mention Carrie Kritameann, John Hickel, Michael Denahy, Mrs. Leta Letton, and S Wolff with services planned in Fort Wayne and surrounding communities.
The United Steel Corp announces 1904 steel rail price set at $28 per ton, matching the three year peak. Railroads seek cost relief and have arranged pre-season orders. over 250,000 tons already booked for 1904 with substantial inquiries for more. No price changes planned for other iron products.
Stocks edged higher after a weak start as traders absorbed rumors of large financial moves. Steel and coal shares led the upturn with a broad lift in speculative trading, while banks and rails showed firmer prices amid cautious optimism on May prospects.
The Ohio convention in Akron on June 19 elects President Michael Troehere of Cincinnati Vice President TA McParland of Newark Secretary O W Orin East Liverponis treasurer B W Phillips Wollavlley conductor TL Withelton Akron and schoolkeeper EC Johnson Cleveland The next convention to be held in Cincinnati.
New bank and real estate firm Mier Co announces soon opening of air pew banking and real estate rooms at 427 Gusl Barry street Fort Wayne Indiana. It will conduct general banking and buy sell exchange farm lands with current office at Dreidelliss Abstract office 29 Court street. Call on us for buying or selling farm lands. Journal-Gazette Want Ads says it works.
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