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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1908
Page
19
The market remained steady with money market ease and liquidation helping to sustain values. Investors stayed cautious and the week saw limited price moves, while rail freight rates began inching up and discussions with shipping interests suggested longer delays before any general rate increase.
Market activity remained subdued as Easter holidays approach with Paris traders hoping for better May business. London to The Washington Post reports stock markets were largely steady, though some tentative declines appeared in certain sectors, while gold exports from New York sparked speculation about U S conditions. The article notes firm prices in London and a cautious mood, with limited inflows and a wait‑and‑see stance ahead of holidays.
Fragmented text describes a proposed exchange linking Galveston and Orient ports with Tehuantepec to move cotton. It mentions American cotton policy, a potential treaty aim with Japan, and a transport arrangement via the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, with partial references to ships, rail, and reshipment. Names and precise actions are garbled.
Added notes show sales totals around 671 and 2910 pounds in early April with prices from $40 per hundred pounds for large leaves and various leaf grades in Petersburg Petersburg and Conerburg reports. Market activity remained steady with prices sustained across leaf quality categories and buyers preparing for larger crops ahead of the season.
Special to The Washington Post reports the British steamer Glennan, ashore near Norfolk, was refloated by the watercraft Perseus after discharging cargo of phosphate rock. The vessel, bound from Galveston to Bremen, had been aground since Thursday morning and was cleared this afternoon by tugs.
A funeral procession in Baltimore turned chaotic when a carriage overturned during the start of the service. Six people were injured including four year old Bertha Hoffman, her parents, and her sister. Catherine Hoffman, nine, was trapped beneath debris as two others were also hurt. Edward Eck, 38, suffered severe head injuries. The body of Bertha Hoffman was moved to the cemetery as the procession dispersed and responders worked at the scene.
Republican delegates in Hampshire County and five other counties contest state nominating choices. Arnold C Scherr seeks the governorship with twelve pledged delegates. rival Charles Swisher claims a majority. Keyser and Elkins factions back Scherr. George Bourges backs renomination for Congress. J Wo Finn supports the late senatorial nomination.
The Petersburg Horse Show annual spring meet opens May 9 at Riverside club grounds. The program lists mile heats, two mile heats, hunts, and jump events for horses owned by Riverside and Deep Run Hunt clubs, with open classes for ponies, ponies from Paweside and Jeep Run, and a consolation class for horses without prior ribbons.
A report from Charlottesville dated April 19 notes the final oratorical preliminary to choose men to represent the University of Virginia in May contests. Names include TeRoy Ransom Tonle Burlington NC, William Wenneth Jackson Jacksonville FL, and George Marvin Warren Harmony VA, among others, with regional leagues and associations hosting events in Lexington and Textington.
Special to The Washington Poet Hagerstown reports an accidental shooting at Henson s Brick Yard. Owen Henson, a mulatto, was struck in the hips and back by a discharged gun held by proprietor Alfred Henson who claims he did not know it was loaded. A joking remark about shooting the mulatto preceded the incident. The wounded man was taken to his home. no arrest has been made. Bishop Capers worsened early today but later showed no gain. Augustus Heimel of Hagerstown, age 36, died of consumption at his cottage on South Mountain. he was son of Justus Helmes and Helen Dugan, survived by wife.
Oscar Tuttle aged 22 shot and killed his sister Mollie aged 28 near Germanton Winston Salem North Carolina at daybreak. He claimed mental imbalance since boyhood and confessed after being locked up. Sheriff Petres reported the motive unclear as his brother John was away at the time.
Readers ask about widow and minor pensions, eligibility after remarriage, service connection, and dates of deserved benefits. Answers explain widow’s title if death linked to service, child pensions for underage heirs, and how age and service thresholds affect rates under 1890 1896 1907 acts with city and state references.
Alexandria authorities heard the husband of Mrs Rose Tyler may drop the bigamy case if she agrees to divorce, take the children, and cover divorce costs. Negotiations between the woman and her first husband were reported, with Commonwealth’s Attorney Brent undecided on withdrawing the requisition. An officer said Tyler proposed abandoning the charge and letting the woman seek a divorce, but Brent declined to settle. An Annapolis requisition was to be sent once Gov Crothers returns to the capital.
A Democratic primary is set in Alexandria Second ward tomorrow from noon until 7 pm to elect one alderman and two members of the common council. Alderman Wohallenger seeks reelection against Derris. Henry Strauss and Fulman Yo Williams decline reelection but field candidates emerge including Howard Smith Robie, DBrinback, and Carroll H May. Incumbents in other wards face upcoming expiration terms. Mayor Paff also seeks a second term for similar reasons.
Tewler Tillard a Southern Railway brakeman from Taurel Mills sustained a severe foot injury when a collision between two freight cars mashed his leg. Amputation above the ankle was required. He was brought to Alexandria Hospital for surgery performed by Dr. William M. Smith.
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