No Drop in Grain Rates Denied by Trunk Line Association
The Trunk Line Association rejects a committee’s proposal to cut export grain rates to Montreal and Atlantic ports. It finds reductions would reduce revenue, fail to boost Lake Erie traffic, and rely on abnormal, temporary movement toward Montreal. Normal movement expected with new grain crop and redistribution among lake ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trunk Line Association
Translines
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Montreal
C. ¢. McCain
Buffalo
New York Produce Exchange
Atlantic
Rio Grande Bond Issue Planned by Denver Holders
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad shareholders call a September meeting to authorize a 315,000 bond issue to buy about fourteen small rails in Colorado and Utah, raise 150,000 via short term notes, and finalize the Gould lines consolidation. Notes dated Aug 1, 18__ mature in three years, with potential extension to five. bonds secure the notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Aug
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Company
Utah
Gould
Colorado
Storkheliers
Comsuler
Foreign trade shows decrease in July 1908 import export drop
The July 1908 foreign commerce report from the Bureau of Statistics shows imports at 4414.69 dollars versus 124.4 million for July 1907 and seven month totals of 9 7 for the period. Exports also fell sharply with July 1908 at 12.1 million dollars compared to 18.8 million in July 1907 and seven month totals of 8 997 009 as against 198 99 417 for the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
New Lines Planned Between New Orleans and New York
Announcement from New Gries dated August 5 says the Texas City Steamship Company, backed by interests that control Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad and several steamship lines, will soon establish a New Orleans to New York service to compete with the Southern Port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas City
Comeau
Atlanta
Birmingham & Atlantic Railroad
Wiew
New Orlean
New York
Various Trade Occupations Advertised in Tribune Uptown
Classified ads list diverse job seekers and tradespeople including chauffeur, mechanic, draftsman architect, engineer and machinist, furni ture sales, oculary laborers, and salesmen. Names and addresses accompany claims of experience from twenty years to specific regional references in Brooklyn Hackensack and Mount AN.
Interborough Report Shows Favorable Earnings Rise
Interborough Rapid Transit reports a favorable quarter and year ending June 30 with gross earnings up $223,595 for the quarter and $1, Relowe 1.6%? for the year, offset by higher charges. The Manhattan division generated higher gross and net figures than the subway, with Manhattan surplus about 649,000 versus 9 million for the subway, while total income rose despite increased charges.
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Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Subway and
Manhattan
Subway
Chicago Grain and Provisions Market Report Aug 25
Delayed harvests in Canada and light U S stocks buoy wheat while rains in the Northwest and forecasts of showers in Minnesota and the Dakotas add pressure. September to 93 1 4c, December to 92 1 2c. corn and oats firm with cash grain demand slow. Provisions rise on good demand from packers as live hogs and lard strengthen. receipts tally the day’s activity.
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Chicago
Canadian Northwest
Isc
Jac Tetec
Sitec
Minnesota
Dakotas
Irm
United States
Ste
Minneapolis
Duluth
Tzise
Locel
Livestock market report from New York district August 25 1908
Receipts were heavy for cattle calves and sheep with 25 car cattle 420 head overall. Feels steady for cattle with dressed beef soft. Hogs 8 cars 1484 head, no sales. market steady to firm. Calves and lambs mixed with various consignments to Jersey City and markets, prices noted for veals, western calves, sheep and lambs, and multiple commission houses reporting specific lots and averages.
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New York
Pexas
Liverpool
London
Bermuda
Swift Beef Company
Morris Beef Company
Jersey City
Seles
S. Sandere
Kernx Commission Company
Indiana
Judi & Co
Saies—Kerns Commission Company
Virginia
Kentucky
Newton & Co
Cal
Fred J. Krat
West Virginia Lambs
McPherson & Co
Virginia Lambs
Tobin & Shennon
Pennsylvania
Shippers’ Commission Company
S. Judd & Co
New York State
IV. J. G. Curtis
Son
H. H. Hollis
Andrew Mullen
Markets by Telegraph: U S Cattle Hogs Sheep Prices
Chicago grain and livestock markets show receipts from cattle hogs and sheep across cities with price ranges. Cattle steady to varied with steers 4.75 to 7.75, hogs 6.20 to 6.80 for common to choice, sheep 3.50 to 4.45, lambs 4.75 to 6.25. Other centers like Cincinnati Buffalo and Kansas City report mixed signs of steady to weak demand and price shifts.
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Chicago
Cincinnati
Kansasity
Pittsburg
Boston Wool Market Slows Amid Uncertain Outlook
Boston wool prices drift lower as demand slacks and manufacturers brace for a weak season. Quotations list domestic fleece grades from New York to Pennsylvania with mixed washed and unwashed yields, while regional offerings from Michigan, Wisconsin, and the South show uneven prices.
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Boston
Michigan
Wisconsin
New York
Litiana
Missouri- Able
Texas
Sanur
Alifornia
Domestic Situations Wanted A Neme
Domestic situations wanted notices list men for roles such as coachmen gardeners cooks and caretakers with references. Includes names and addresses in New York area and brief qualifications for each position, ranging from estate managers to German married couples and household staff.
Domestic situations wanted ads for domestic help in New York
A crowded classified listing seeks attendants and helpers including nurse, chambermaid, waitress, cook, laundress, and housekeeper. Entries show multiple agencies like Mrs Collier's Agency and Flaherty's Bureau offering references, wages, and country preferences, with locations on Lexington and West 23rd to Columbus avenues and East 126th Street. Several roles specify Protestant background, first class cooking, and sleeping home arrangements.
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West 18Th St
Gosterberg
Lexington Ave
Plaza
Sth
New Jersey Central to Philadelphia Two Hour Train
Rail schedule shows every hour on the hour from New York to Philadelphia with listed fares and times. Includes connections to Baltimore and Washington, long line routes to Chicago and St. Louis, and numerous branch stops such as Long Branch Asbury Park Ocean Grove and Sandy Hook with offbeat notes on service like Royal Ltd and parlor cars.
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NEW Jersey Central
Philadelphia
Rri
LaAvebirnia
W. Toust
Lierly Gr
Baltimore
Washington
Lv. W
Lv. Libty St
Atl.ic
Long Branch
Asbury Park
Ocean Grove
E. Ly W
Sd ST
Sandy Hook
Atlantis Highlands
Ses Bright
Monmont Beach
C. Ly
N. Bis
Liberty St
St. Telcheisen
N. F
Astor Leuse
Broadway
York
Court St
Nostrand
Brooklyn
Williamsburg
New York
Baltimore & Ohio
R. R. Mulal Belle Lin Dralas
New
Union Station
Lib Y
Richmond
Bostec
Royal Ltd
Chicago
Pittsburg
Columbus
Siam
Clevel
Bureau of Information
Chelsea
Aléa
Domestic Situations Wanted ad in Irish waitress niche
A classified style notice seeks a neat quick young Irish female for waitress and chambermaid work. Mentions care of silver and glassware, salad making, and good references. Contact Flaherty's Bureau at 485 Columbus Ave, Tel 741 Hiveraide.
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Flaherty’s Bureau
Columbus Ave
River
Tel
Hiveraide
New York City Seeks Appraisers for Aqueduct Property
Public notice states the Corporation Counsel of New York City will apply to the New York Supreme Court for appointment of three disinterested freeholders as Commissioners of Appraisal under Chapter 724. The parcels to be acquired lie in Orange and Putnam counties and towns of Montgomery Newburgh Cornwall and Philipstown for the Northern Aqueduct Department Section 6 project, with detailed parcel descriptions and map filings referenced in Goshen Poughkeepsie Carmel and Storm King areas. The special term is set for September 28 1908 in White Plains Westchester County.
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NEW York Supreme Court
Orange County
Putnam County
Aqueduct Department
New York
Supreme Court of
State of New York
Supreme Court
New Rochelle
Westchester County
County of
County of Orange
Putnam
Montgomery
Newburgh
Cornwall
Philipstown
Pitram County
Ural
Fishkill
Detailed land survey courses across multiple parcels and roads
A long, technical description of routes and boundary lines across numerous parcels along Moffatt Road Carmel Road Fishkill Road and surrounding areas. It lists hundreds of bearings distances and curves including right and left hand curves radii and references to parcel numbers 287 to 218 and related landmarks within Dutchess and Putnam counties. The text appears to define land acquisition by the City of New York with precise geospatial data and boundary bearings.
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Parcet No.rd
Moffatt Road
Carmel Road
Sir Weat St
Foundry Brook
Fishkill Road
Cold Spring
Fishkill
Sax Oi
Dutchess
Putnai
Sal
Wear St Fert
Culd Spring
Fishkill Landing
Hudson River
Range
Mead & Taft
Barcel
Orange
Duteese
Cty of
New York
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Meanie Line Association
Rio Grande
Gould Lines
New Orleans
WESKS
Siytend T. A. Sellew
Pulte
Mae
Martied
Andersan
Capito
Startford
Schauffecr
Ideuteur
Trivune
Moe
Walffel
Servate Vanitiv
Itr
Williams
Clymer Si
Brook— Yn
Tribune Uptown
Fice
Fawet
Jonn
Sraftsman
Lucas
Wees
Leland
de Kalb Ave
Brookisy
Jengineer
Stover
4Th Ave
Oultryman
Ely
North Hackensack NJ
Iowa
Rock Island
Gomis
Rani G. P
Tribune of
Galesman
East 48Th St
Wholesale House
Scott
Flatbush Ave
Fi Centre
William Borshek
Frocxs
Boon
Joseph
de Maria
Box
Wappene Sone
Fors
John
Farley
Carl
East St
Forxa Man
I. Krein
Bolte
Interborough Report
S. AZ
Chicago Grain and Provisions
Telegraph
Boston Wool Market
Jauy College
Curtin
East Mid #1
Neme
Nome
Osterberg’s
Fureas
St. Thomaston
Guoulend
Ivy Weet
W. A. Jones
West 136Th
Young
Németh
East
Care Casey
SRI 2A
Charles Dittmar
Gardner
Thomas
Park Row
Head
Charles Eye
East 45Th St
Peter Verick
WLFB
Merit
W. H. Miss Fitzgerald
Fifth Ave
W. H
Misa Sanaae Ss Bureau
Sth Ave
Corner St
C. H. Corvinous
Country Place
Tribune
Butler
Lovering
Swensson
J. W
Colliers Agency
West
Tellal River
Aundry
Ula West
Seung
Mrs. Colliers Agency
West 23d
Sicily
Ollier
Liege
Rourke
East 126Th St
Ralph Ave
N. Y
Mies Fitzgerald
Sthave
Jussila Bureau
W. W
West 17Th St
Laure Cowan
Bound Brook
N. J
The
Railroads
Ara Falla
Icago Express
Black Diamond Express
Toronto Express
Heruffalo
S5andi
Lehigh Valley
Cortlandt & Desbrossessis
Ulster and Orange
Plains Road
New Paltz
St. Andrew
King’s Hill Road
Leptondaler
Fee
New Burgh
Said Road
Rmn
St. Anmiew
Une
Jbury
Tervel
Lefare
Sistalti
Bet
Polar
Walden
Waiden
King’s Hiill
New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad Company
Francis Key Pendleton
Corporation Coutme
Hal of
Chambers and
Centre Streets
Borough of Manhattan
New York City
Ocean Streamers
North German Lloyd
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Bremen
Cecilie
Kaiser Wm. I
Kpring
Kaiser d. Gr
Bremen- Fremen
Barbarossa
Friedrich Wm
Friedrich D.gr
Naples
Genoa
Ut AM
P. Irene
K. Albert
K. Luise
P. Trene
Hoboken
N. B
Southampton
St Paul
St. Louis
N. R. Red Star Line
Dover
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Finland
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Zeeland
White Star
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Liverpool Fe
Chers
Adriatic
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TORK
Italy
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Azores
Madeira
Gibraltar
GER
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Queenstown
Paris
Lusitania
Carmania
Kom Campania
Lucania
M'retania
Etruria
Mauhetania
Fiume
Trieste
Carpathia
Slavonia
Jon Ea
Noom
Pannonts
Ees
Wsnsee Get
Neon Caronta
Vernon H. Brown
State St
Travel Bureau of E Is
NIP XO Company
von Weylon
Egypt
China
Japan
Australasia
Europe
L. J. Garcey
Fifth Av
N. York, Or
N. Co
Galiforn
Southern Pacific Steamships
Wew
Orleansing, E. P. A
REY “Dp
Porto Rico
Curacao
Venecuelo Prom Pier
A'R Wal St Percy
Brook
San Juan Porto Rico
Maracas
la Guasurata
Cabello
Ourada Maracaibo
Aurora
Vatartay
Mararals
Leiston, Bliss & Dallett
Vail St
Generale Italiana Flaveloce
Sitalia Societa de Navigacione A Vapore
Genoa Direct
Amerie
Hartfield, Folart
Co. Walst
Olland
America
AVICE
Rotterdam
la Boulogne
Amsterdam
Holland Americas
Fs PO Pei ¢ Vie Anghor Cline
Glasgow
Lomminderey
Dmdia Vinge
Ilan
California
Septtz
Spe
Caledonia
Henderson
Public Acco
Postoffice
Hox
H Jordan
Edwin Lentz
J. W. Williams
C. H. Brown CO
East 19Th Street
Sears
Fine Carpets & Rowe Ca
Eful Carpet Cleaning CO
Oo Coe & Brandt
H. Kaljian
Ison
Victor Visible
Nassau Et
Catelogue
Underwoods
Remingtons, Olivers
Smitha
Commonwealth
Priscilla
Fall River Line
Warren Street
Cortlandt
Pier 35
Fall River Go Journal
Ilustrated
Hudsox River
Own
Sun A.M
Bkiyn Annex
Desb's
Bamb'h
Milton
W. Ry
Catskill Mt
Saratoga
N.Y
Albany
West Point
Poughkeepsie
Mary Powell
Desbrosees
Wea Point
Alba
Scone
Cael
Hudso
Peoples Line
Citizens Line
Troy
Block Island
Orient
Greenport
Shelter Island
Sag Harbor
Momrnuk Steamboat Co
Metropol
Alkan Lim Steel
Eral Steamships
Yale & Hayward
S. B
Christopher St
Heston
Mote Ete Cipal
Sen Oy
EaPsis
Hkingston
N. R
West 120Th St
Newsurgh
Pier
N. BR
West 129Th St
Marsters
Mth
St. N.Y
Gatskill
Catexium
Hudson
Coxsacks
Li Conmeuiee
Koous
the Tribune
New-York Tribune
Va Buren
ST. Bet
Lesington Pirephoof
Bist
Goth ST
Deltenensky
Dresefog
Bkleta
Toom
3Th
Madison
Metropolitan
Mincenwn of
Art Americas
Privace Family
Nicholas Ave
MOSS
Trerime Savings Institution
Thirtears
Bank_ for Savings
Wark
Bank
125Th St
4Th St
8Th Ave
3D Ave
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