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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
4
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Decatur Indiana July reports J F Hocker of Monroe inverted no device for sharpening lawn mowers. The wood and emery sharpener edges the blade as the mower is pushed. Ben Smith of Mansfield helped make models and holds a patent interest. Hocker and Smartty plan a factory near Indianapolis and sell sharpeners at 75 cents each from a small shop. wholesale firm Pagne & Miller showing interest, and offers of 4900 dollars for a third stake were refused.
City officials convened an interior session to address neglected property and safety concerns. The council discussed securing armor, tanks, and equipment while planning protective actions for the winter, emphasizing to halt further neglect and protect city assets.
Longs sold as favorable weather and weak demand weighed on wheat. Reports show lower July values, quiet trading, and reduced receipts in Duluth Chicago and river markets, with September oats and corn also slipping. Provisions held firm on active short covering amid minor carryover.
In a volatile session traders noted near term seed quotes shading lower as July and December contracts show mixed moves. Weather outlook and harvest expectations influenced corn and wheat boards with slight cooling and favorable growing conditions cited as market drivers for the week.
Market notes show steady signals in oil and staple commodities with shipments and barrels cited, while Columbia City mourns the death of John Thomas Hall eldest son of City Clock Trent Hall at his North Walnut street home after consuming illness, with funeral details forthcoming. The report names regional exchanges and commodity prices, alongside details of Hall family and service arrangements.
Chicago market update shows cattle, sheep, and lambs slow and uneven. Strong demand for high grade steers contrasts with weak lamb and hog prices. week totals around 40 400 head with mixed retail and export interest. regional quotes from New York to Cleveland reflect cautious pricing and active feeder trade.
Real estate transfers involve Hollen Abbatader at 725 Court Street and others. Pressed Brick receiver Dan Beers sells parcels to Charles McCulloch and multiple lots in North Side addition for about $93. Other transfers include John Milage and the People’s Trust and Savings to various buyers. Details mention multiple lot numbers, block designations, and associated parcels in neighborhood additions.
A team from Raber & Fler of Wolcottville frightened on the road Wednesday morning while driven toward Wolcottville by Mr Baber. The driver escaped uninjured but one horse was killed and the wagon wrecked. Mr Raber cannot explain the accident yet. June 25 report from Wolcottville.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a market for goods including silks, curtains, jeans, and cotton fabrics with references to shipments to China and trade activity. It mentions jobbing houses and the role of the general line, but the text is largely unreadable and lacks clear names or dates.
The New York coffee market report notes irregular trading and price movements amid mixed demand. Dealers cite export demand and local factors influencing futures while investors recalibrate positions ahead of upcoming data releases.
Union Stock Yards, Pittsburg, Pa receipts for the week show heavy and medium Yorkers at 3.70, light Yorkers at 3.70, lambs around 4.75, sheep near 4.70, and total value reported as 75.60 for lambs. Prices listed for cattle and hogs indicate a mixed market with varied bids.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen held an election of officers with RH. Dermody as master, D. D. Miller as secretary, F lector as treasurer, and C R Scheckler as delegate to the national convention. Installations follow tomorrow with a smoker planned. Nearby, a life event notes the passing of Lorenger, with mentions of Splely’s local prominence and a governor linked appointment earlier.
Mrs Agolph Schbile faced assault and battery charges and paid a 10 fine plus costs. Her daughter Genevelve Sch was involved in proceedings that kept her in jail custody until Batthday morning. Pending finance actions in the superior court target her husband. George Hayers and Kim Farley received 1 fines for drunkenness and loitering with costs.
In Byarsa w, Indiana, Dr Sol C Digkzy observed his fiftieth anniversary with a gathering at his home. About 260 friends attended as neighbors and kin offered congratulations, while Mr W Chapman presided and Mrs Texponden offered a grace.
An early Fourth of July celebration at a Fairmount residence ended in a cannon explosion on the front lawn. A mother and child were injured as the device misfired, sending debris and fire into the yard and prompting nearby residents to evacuate or seek safety.
Fort Wayne wholesale and retail market prices for dairy eggs poultry potatoes and meats are listed with numerous items and units. The synthesis shows varied quotations for creamery butter cheese eggs comb honey live poultry turkeys ducks and vegetables, reflecting supply levels and pricing across multiple vendors and scales.
Daniello Cohalan emerges as a central political figure in New York, closely allied with James J. Murphy and the Tammany Hall leadership. Cohalan, described as tall and powerfully built with a distinct Irish look, is poised to influence the state convention and Denver ticket. He moves between Delmonico’s and Murphy’s club, guiding strategy and personnel, including steering credentials for the All-night fish fry session. Cohalan’s ascent is marked by trusted access to leaders and a plan to claim a top role within Tammany Hall, despite professing no ambition for office.
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