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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1911
Page
7
Daily markets show oranges and lemons with varied sizes and prices, along with bananas, grapes, cabbage, figs, lettuce, dates, onions, strawberries, pineapples, and wild card items. Prices from 1.10 to 4.50 per unit, plus flour and livestock figures from Langdon & Boyd and other listings.
In a running fight near Novorossyk three of ten bandits who robbed the Russian Bank of Foreign Commerce branch yesterday of over 20000 dollars were captured. Two were shot, one badly. The robbers killed a policeman and wounded three bank workers during the loot.
Pekin reports the Chinese government will dispatch the cruiser Hai Yung to Mexico within a week to protect Chinese residents there. The move follows rising tensions and aims to ensure safety for overseas citizens.
Notice is given that at the special term of the County Court in La Crosse County on June 27, 1911 at 10 oclock A M the application of Peter A Rippe and Hannah Rippe to admit to probate the last will and testament of Pernilla Pederson, late of La Crosse, will be heard. By order of the Court County Judge John Brindley James Thompson attorney for petitioners.
Chicago observers report the fancy bon bon is discarded by the National Confectioners Association in session here. Substantial chocolates and peanut candy are taking its place in the market and menus.
State of Wisconsin In Probate La Crosse County Court notices creditors to present claims against the estate of John Johnson Staff late of Farmington Town La Crosse Wis six months after May 31 1911 for examination and allowance and the court will meet on December 5 1911 at 10 a m in the La Crosse Court House to examine and adjust all claims filed by creditors Dated May 31 1911 By the Court County Judge
The New York stock market opened with gains in many issues led by the copper group. By midmorning aggressive bears pushed declines in several railroads and some specialties. Noon traders sold from the opening, with a point or more losses in some names. Afternoon trading showed fractional recoveries, but overall the market closed heavy.
New York money on call sits at 2 3 8 to 3 8. Time money ranges from 3 1 4 to 3 1 2 for six months. Bar silver in London at 24 1 2 4d and in New York at 53 1 8c. Demand sterling quotes at 4 85.90 to 4 85.95.
Kansas City stockyards report June 15 show cattle receipts at 5000 with steers 5.00 to 6.35, cows 2.25 to 6.10, stockers 3.75 to 5.25, calves 5.00 to 5.70. Hogs receipts 17000 with prices 5.85 to 6.00, down 5 to 16 cents. Sheep receipts 5000 with lambs 5.50 to 7.00, ewes 3.06 to 3.50, yearlings 3.75 to 4.70.
Hogs receipts 25 000 with prices 5 to 19 cents lower in mixed and butcher groups 5 80 to 6 15 heavy cattle 5 10 to 6 55 cows and heifers 2 50 to 5 90 stockers 3 70 to 5 60 Texans 4 60 to 5 80 calves 1 to 8 50. Sheep receipts 16 000 with market steady natives 2 50 to 4 30 western 2 75 to 4 39 lambs 4 00 to 6 40 western 4 50 to 6 75.
Chicago markets report Butter extras quoted at 22c firsts 19c dairy extras 20c firsts 18c Eyes Prime firsts 14c 13c Cheese Twins 10 3 4 to 11 3 4c Young Americas 11 3 4 to 12c Potatoes New 2.10 to 2.15 old 1.00 to 1.10 Live Poultry Fowls 13 to 13 1 2c ducks 12 1 2 to 13c geese 7c broilers 1 to 1 3 4 lbs 22 to 24c broilers 1 3 4 to 2 lbs 25 to 26c.
In Chicago on June 15 the Rye Cash team led 1 to 2 against Barley Cash with a final score of 7 to ? The readable fragment records a scoreline and teams but the ending is unclear.
Chicago cash grain quotations show wheat prices across grade categories from No 2 red to No 3 spring with ranges mainly between 85 and 93 cents. Corn prices range from No 2 white about 54 3 4 to 55 1 4 cents with additional No 4 categories quoted around 50 to 51 1 2 cents.
A market update lists prices for oats and standard grades. No. 3 white oats trade 38 1-2 to 39c per unit. No. 4 white 37 1-2 to 38 1-2c. standard 38 3-4 to 39 1-4c. Also yellow 50 1-2 to 51 3-4c and No. 4 yellow 50 1-2 to 51 3-4c.
Bull leaders sought to bolster July hedging against cash wheat as September buying drove initial gains. July sales by brokers sparked a price drop while corn rose then sold off. oats show strong undertone amid hot dry weather. Hog run keeps provisions high amid lighter meat and lard shipments.
Hogs receipts 30,000. market steady with mixed and butchers 5.95 to 6.37, heavy 5.85 to 6.35, light 5.95 to 6.25, pigs 5.60 to 6.15. Cattle receipts 18,000. market steady to strong, beeves 5.15 to 6.50, cows and heifers 2.40 to 5.85, stockers and feeders 3.80 to 5.65, Texans 4.50 to 5.75, calves 6.00 to 8.50. Sheep receipts 26,000. market steady to 10c lower, natives 2.50 to 4.15, western 2.75 to 4.15, lambs 4.00 to 4.90, western 4.00 to 6.30.
Livestock prices show mixed to fair demand at Union Stock Yards. Cattle receipts reach 17,000 with steady market. beeves 5.75 to 6.50. cows and heifers 2.40 to 5.85. stockers 3.85 to 5.75. Texan cattle to 5.80. calves 5.00 to 7.85. Sheep receipts 20,000 with steady market. natives 3.00 to 4.55. westerns 3.25 to 4.65. lambs 4.25 to 6.90. westerns 4.25 to 7.20.
Saved from little to much in seven years, Mike Busch and his wife, who arrived penniless from Hungary, returned with $3,000 in cash. Their weekly earnings averaged $10.80 and daily expenses were about sixty cents.
A cautionary note warns readers to beware individuals who solicit exchanges of their half dollars for your currency. It signals potential counterfeit or unfair trading schemes and urges vigilance in financial transactions.
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