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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
4
The market shows small upticks in copper and related metals amid limited trading activity. Prices firm for some commodities while bonds and currency markets reflect uncertainty as traders await clarity on policy stance and economic signals.
The dry goods market in New York remains largely quiet with spring and summer merchandise entering the scene. Prices are easy for staple cotton goods and broadwear shows slight improvement while raw silk trends downward amid subdued business.
A fragmentary item reports on hay market activity with vague names and figures. The text mentions Turse and medium halos, a wheat reference, and a tied action at Rineen, but details are obscured by OCR loss.
Fragmentary OCR notes list assorted items and loads at city scales including grains, tires, roads, and straw. The fragment mentions figures without clear totals or dates, offering a snapshot of weighed goods and unclear categories.
A blaze at 218 College Avenue gutted student rooms housing Purdue freshmen Wilcox of Warsaw Roy and Albert Great of Connersville Mansfield of Muncie Kimmel of Alamance and Hay She Wen Himtr y. Most occupants escaped with only clothing while authorities and classmates retrieved minimal possessions as flames destroyed much of the furnishings and valuables.
In a brisk session the wheat market showed nervous trading as prices swung after a sharp raid. Bearish pressure eased late with some covering amid unsettled weather in the corn belt and improved export demand, while oats and other grains also moved unevenly.
March 5 market notes show wheat trading in Liverpool and Chicago pits with heavy buying for future delivery and price swings. Cash and May contracts fluctuated as Liverpool closed higher on demand while oats and corn moved modestly. iron market braces for harbor work and steel par stock shows tentative upticks amid improving conditions.
Wholesale markets show creamers and butter prices per pound with a mix of butterine substitutes. Retail listings include onions, honey, potatoes, and other produce with varied per pound and per bushel rates. Some items, such as wheat, barley, and poultry, are noted with weights and rough pricing, reflecting local market activity.
A car load of items is for sale at Apples and Sweet Cider store located at 1207 and 7209 Calhoun Street. CHAS s HOFFMANN debuts the sale offerings.
Market words show wool prices broadly weak across all lines as curtailments pressure mills and clothing trades. Domestic quotations list unwashed and combing wools with ranges in Pennsylvania and Michigan regions, noting tentative improvement amid unrest in the sector.
The coffee market opened steady with little change in New York trading. Prices were level as supply concerns persisted and rumors of dim exports continued to influence sentiment despite some activity by March 3.
Police Court records show Joann Chowrankind Jr charged with assault and battery on his father, continued to a later date. John Smith and Riley Snyder, disorderly conduct, continued to this morning. Rene Simpson, drunk, fined small amount with costs. Wood, assault and battery, fined five dollars and costs. sentence suspended.
Special sale offers 22 dozen shirt waists below factory cost starting Saturday morning. Large variety of cambric skirts with lace embroidery and flounces, dust ruffles, at attractive prices. Located at SALESROOM 122 East Wayne Street opposite the Old High School.
In Chicago market reports for cattle hogs and sheep buyers maintained activity with prices advancing. Prime cattle and hogs saw gains while lambs and sheep held near recent highs. cows and calves moved at steady to firm values. Hog receipts declined versus last week but remain sizable as buyers showed strong demand across the trading week.
An article notes a 176 acre farm available for sale or rent described as first quality land. It mentions Samuel M. Hench and includes a scattered report on a separate local incident involving a military deserter, baptism, and an unexpected marriage in a church setting.
The peonage controversy draws attention in the United States and Europe with press reactions split by region. Special assistant attorney general Mrs Quackenbos leads the probe, becoming the first woman in such a role, while southern laws shown permit arrest for debt and return to work, prompting international concern.
Following the ceremony Dawson was taken back to its cell and the bride went to her home with her parents. The bride is a Slishawas woman, noted as an excellent musician and impersonator. Duncan, who enlisted in Chicago and deserted in 1906, had recently returned to Denver. He will be allowed to see his bride one last time before being sent to Fort Sheridan. city news notes various local items, including a business trip for Theodora Franin, a health update on Beeks, police court receipts, and a church call to Rev Charles A Rowand.
A local ad announces a one day sale at Columbia Candy Kitchen offering Nui-Glace at 25 cents per pound, compared to the regular price of 40 cents. The notice highlights the limited quantity and weekend timing.
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