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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1907

Page

10

London Gold and Copper Markets Hold Steady

London foreign financial notes describe tentative improvements in American money conditions and rising New York shares while copper sales in Paris and Berlin reflect broader industrial trends. Berlin observers note public buying of industrials as panic recoveries stir optimism, yet the Bank of England fears renewed strain and keeps discount rates in check amid volatile cross‑market movements.

Berlin New York Exchange America New York London Bank of England Paris

Tobacco Receipts Fall Off Across Warehouses

Special to The Washington Post from Petersburg Virginia reports receipts of rose tobacco dropping last week as most of the crop has already been marketed. Weather in May improved packing conditions and dealers expect most of the remaining crop sold in the next two to three weeks. Lynchburg notes weekly receipts at 143000 pounds with more damaged tobacco due to recent heat. Prices across grades held firm with dark tobacco averaging 1445 dollars per 100 and 384 dollars per acre. leaf prices ranged from common six to eight to hundred, medium seven fifty to nine hundred, good eight to twelve hundred, fine twelve to fifteen hundred, wraps 1590 to 5000.

Washington Post Pettsburg Lynchburg

Drowning Mystery Ties to Georgetown Suspect Clash

Coroner Nevitt awaits a stalled report on a drowning in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal at Georgetown Saturday night after a man, fleeing arrest for disorderly conduct, disappeared beneath the water. Policemen and bystanders assisted as divers searched. the body remained unidentified amid reports the man may have been intoxicated. The case drew interest from Montgomery County officials who visited the morgue.

Nevitt Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Georgetown Grant Central Office Montgomery Sergt. Bean Balsen Thirtieth Montgomery County Rockville

Drunk husband arrested after alleged assault in Iroquois flat

Thomas B. Garfield real estate broker was arrested in Philadelphia after Washington police cited his wife Edna B. Garfield as complainant. Mrs Garfield testified he struck her with fists and a chair, fracturing both bones in her right arm during a dispute at their Washington apartment. Garfield claimed heavy drinking and memory gaps, narrating his travel from Washington to New York and Philadelphia before capture.

Thomas B. Garfield Edna B. Garfield Washington Howlett Philadelphia Garfield American Realty Company

Juvenile Court At Home Praises Progress Of Probationers

A large crowd, mostly boys, attended Judge De Lacy’s juvenile court at home session to report progress on the reform program. Judges and officers urged honesty, industry, and value of work, while prizes for plant propagation were distributed by Mrs Dubois and her daughter.

de Lacy Aone Zed H. Copp Gertrude Darwin Fred £. Dubois Httle Margaret Dubois Dubois

New Directors Fill Vacancies At United States Trust

Owvers of the United States Trust Company announced that vacancies created by the retirement of C J Rixey T P M Rixey Owen Owen and Andrew Glass have been filled by H Bradley Davaaon director of the Commercial National Bank H Plant auditor of the Southern Railway Company and Oliver J Sands president of the American National Bank of Richmond Va who was treaty national bank examiner for the District of Columbia. The place vacated by the retirement of they has been filled but the diiestor s name cannot be announced until the last of the week. Charles A Douglas is named general counsel and trust officer of the company.

Owvers United States Trusompany Nbegtors United States Trust Company C J. Rixey T. P.M. Rixey Owen Owen Andrew Glass H. Bradley Daveeon Natonal Bank Il. Plant Southern Railway Company Oliver J Sands American Naonal Bank Richmond Treaty National Bank Columbia Charles A Douglas

Yonkers race attendant arrested on embezzlement charge

Warry Haber of Yonkers New York was arrested by Detective Grant at a city hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue yesterday afternoon. He is accused of embezzling 111 dollars from Wray Griffin Drug Company of Yonkers after allegedly taking cash to deposit it at a bank. Haber admitted his identity and was placed in the Second precinct station awaiting requisition.

Warry Haber Yonkers Grant New York Wray Griffin Drug Company Haber Pennsylvania Avenue

Fire damages Norfolk Oyster House and injures horse

Fire department responded to a blaze at Norfolk Oyster House on 821 B Street Northwest yesterday afternoon. A horse pulling a wagon was thrown after its shoe caught in car tracks, injuring the animal, while smoke filled a basement area among oyster barrels and rubbish. Damage is estimated around 60 dollars. W. F. Turner operates the business.

Norfolk First Street W. F. Turner

Bears Drive On Funds Lift Wall Street Mood

Special to The Washington Post from New York reports a week end stock market upturn driven by government fund releases and treasury actions. Bond and railway note markets rally as money liquidity improves, while concerns linger over European credit conditions and April financial settlements.

Bankers expect easing money supply with rate cuts near

The Bank of England may buy 6 million in gold from South Africa without hindrance in two to three weeks. London open market discount rate falls nearly 1 percent below BoE rate. In the U S, money grows easy as railways secure funding. Erie Railroad note issued. crops outlook for winter wheat remains strong. Daniel F. Kellogg reports from financial centers.

Bank of England South Africa London Erie Railroad Daniel F. Kellogg

Still After Chauffeur Meyer Garrett Presses Return to Trial

Meyer Garrett of Glen Echo continues efforts to secure W. C. Hell’s return to trial, as Mayor Garrett sets Thursday for Washington automobile interests to decide aid. If no action, he will seek requisition papers via Gov. Warfield and notify District Supreme Court Chief Justice Clabaugh. He notes no corroboration of a State Department complaint by Baron Hengelmuller, Austrian Ambassador. He cites modest proceeds from fines and collateral, and expenses from enforcement, including marshal Collins’ salary.

Meyer Garrett Glen Echo W. C. Hell Theodore P. Shonts Washington Automobile Club Warfield Bell Clabaugh District Supreme Court Garrett Ment Baron Hengelmuller Marshal Collins Marsha Collins

Hotels and Names Parade Through Prestigious Baltimore Raleigh Shoreham

A long list of hotel guests and residents appears across the nation with numerous names tied to the Baltimore Raleigh Shoreham Willard and New York area properties. The names span cities like Philadelphia Chicago New York and Boston with guests including families and couples in transit or staying at prominent hotels.

Pension column answers on wartime pensions and claims

A reader column details how to apply for pensions under various acts, with case examples from Civil War to Spanish American War. It explains eligibility by service, age, and disability, and advises contacting the Pension Bureau for medical exams and certificate returns.

Tani Appliadtor Incrédeo Poorien Ukater Commissioner’ of Pensions Ani Jon Lebanon Igw Alep Peston John Pension Bureau Robert D Anscostia D.C George T Mexico Mike l

Law School Holds Smoker at National University

An interclass smoker, the first in the history of the National University Law School, was held Saturday night at the Cochran Hotel with a large turnout of students and instructors. W HR Kerkman acted as toastmaster. Guests included Pegn c Carnal Prof Thomas J Curtis J D Carbenter C P Hidden Theodore Itcon John Gardner J M Woods and J M Nim Clabauzh entertained with selections. Fred O'Connell Refreshments were served.

Law School National University Law School Cochran Hotel W. HR. Kerkman Basta Pegn c. F J. M. Nim Clabauzh Fred O'Connell

SAYS HORSE NEEDS FRIENDS

Editorial in the Washington Post praises humane views on horse welfare amid a clash between the Humane Society and opponents. It condemns cruelty by ignorant drivers, notes ongoing horse neglect in the city, and highlights humane education in schools led by Mrs. Helen Armour, known as the Pleasant Lady, with local support rising for humane work.

Raitor Post Washington Post Hunang Society Thin City Washington Humane Society Helen Armour Sarah Harvey Porter

Liquor Selling Charges Lead to Two Arrests

Police raided 8 Johnson's Court NW and 17 Christian Street SW finding Willelm Lancaster and Hannah Boswell with liquor. Lancaster seized three baskets of whisky gin beer and wine. Boswell locked up as officers seized unopened gin bottles.

Willem Lancaster Johnson’s Court Sergi Brown Sheets Lancaster Christian Street Hannah Boswell Sergt. Yates Cole Rollins Boswell

Insurance Man Caught in Pittsburg Theft Case

John Curray an insurance solicitor accused of misappropriating about 6 dollars collected for J D Clark district manager of North American Accident Insurance was arrested yesterday in Pittsburg. Superintendent Sylvester had circulated notices leading to the arrest. Detective Berman departed for Pittsburg to bring the prisoner to Washington for trial.

John &. Curray Anas Mouray J. D. Clark North American Accident Insurance Company Pittsburg Sylvester Berman Washington

Theft at German Embassy Reported in Boston Area

W C Riey an employee at the German Embassy on H3h Massachu setts avenue reported the theft of automobile tools valued at 10 leather leggings worth 36 and two pairs of gloves 7 from a private garage rear of the embassy. A white man seen loitering near the premises around March 33 is suspected. Booming Cannon for Presidency Jones a prominent speaker for Speaker Cannon announced a tour of the Middle Atlantic and New England in support of Uncle Joe. Swift & Company reported fresh beef sales for the week ending Saturday April 6 averaging 7.28 cents per pound.

W. C. Riey Massachusetts Avenue Booming Cannon Menning C. Jones Cannon Middle Atlantic New England Beauth Uncle Joe Swift & Company

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