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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1908
Page
5
The market shows little movement with ease of money and liquidation aiding stability while call loans fail to suggest broad price advances. Steel quotations drop for smaller producers as broader financial activity remains subdued. many sectors stay on the sidelines, awaiting clearer signals amid mixed commodity trends and railway rate tensions.
Global markets showed little price movement with Easter closings. London and Paris traders eyed May activity while gold exports from New York sparked speculation on the dollar and money market stability.
A proposed new cotton route to Japan would connect Galveston with Orient steamers via Tehuantepec and a Pacific rail link. The plan aims to shift American cotton shipments, reducing reliance on prior routes, with careful consideration of costs and feasibility for a large export market.
The report covers tobacco sale figures from April across multiple markets, noting total weights and receipts. Prices vary by leaf quality with highs around 40 dollars per hundred pounds for large leaf and strong activity in several districts including Petersburg and South Boston, while volumes show fluctuations week to week.
The British stea mship Glennan ashore near Norfolk was refloated by the water- working steamer Peseie and discharged a cargo of phosphate rock. The ship, en route from Galveston to Bremen, faced earlier grounding but was cleared this afternoon. Bristol Tenn April 19 George M Smith fatally shot by a man last night. suspect arrested but not proven.
A funeral procession in Baltimore ends in disaster as a carriage overturns near the hearse. Beatham Hoffman four years old and Catherine Hoffman nine are among the injured, with Beatham's family and others rushed to nearby care. Edward Eck suffers severe head injuries after being knocked down while trying to calm the horses.
Hampshire County Republicans held a convention to nominate delegates for the state GOP, with Arnold C Scherr and Charles Wo Swisher contending for governor. Swisher claimed a majority while Scherr asserted a twelve-delegate lead. counties split endorsements and districts to back Scherr or Swisher as party lines shaped the state convention plans.
The Petersburg Horse Show annual spring meet opens May 9 at Riverside club grounds. Events include mile heats and open classes for hunt horses, pony ponies and jumpers from Riverside Deep Run clubs plus consolation classes for horses without prior ribbons.
By Washington Post staff report Charlottesville April 19 final oratorical preliminaries will choose men to represent the University of Virginia in May contests. Contenders include Roy Ransom Tonle Burlington NC central league, William Wenneth Jackson Jacksonville Fla southern interstate league, George Marvin Warren Harmony Va Virginia oratorical association, with events at UVA Lexington and Textington in May.
Special to The Washington Poet. Hagerstown on April 19 Owen Henson a mulatto was accidentally shot in the back today at Henson's Brick Yard by Alfred Henson the proprietor who said he did not know the gun was loaded. He joked Shoot away as the other man said Shoot away. The contents of one barrel entered his hips and back. The wounded man was taken to his home. No arrest made. Bishop Capers Not Improved. Columbia S.C. April 18 Bishop Capers worsened early this morning but rallied later. No change in his condition is expected tonight. Death of Augustus Heimer Heime died of consumption last night at his cottage on South Mountain. He was thirty six, son of Justus Helmes, a Fingerstown merchant, and wife Helen Dugan survives.
Oscar Tuttle aged twenty two shot and killed his sister Mollie aged twenty eight near Germanton North Carolina as she made up a bed. He claimed mental imbalance and refused to explain motive. The father John H Tuttle found Mollie dead and Sheriff Petres took Oscar into custody after he confessed. Oscar said his brother John was at a distant location at the time.
Letters discuss widow and minor pension eligibility under acts of 1890 1896 and 1907. Readers ask about remarriage after war service and whether children receive pension. officials outline conditions showing service connection continuous residence and documentary proof, with examples from Missouri Virginia and Philadelphia cases and rates up to 20 dollars monthly for older ages.
Alexandria authorities hear that the bigamy charge against Mrs Rose Tyler, jailed in Rockville, Md, may be dropped if she agrees to a divorce and custody terms. Deputy Sheff told progress toward withdrawal of the requisition, while Commonwealth’s Attorney Brent reserved decision.
A Democratic primary will be held in Alexandria's Second Ward tomorrow from noon until 7 pm to select one city alderman and two council members. Incumbent William Wohallenger seeks re‑election against Derrie Whatone, with candidates Henry Strauss and Fulfan Yo Williams declining re‑election but others listed. In other wards incumbents face newly declared opposition as Democratic committee names nominees and Mayor Paff is assured of a second term.
A Southern Railway brakeman from Taurel Mills lost his foot in a yard accident on the Bluement branch. The foot was badly mashed requiring amputation above the ankle. He was taken to Alexandria Hospital where Dr William M Smith performed the operation. Posey gets hearing tomorrow in a larceny case against William Posey. Easter services held in Alexandria churches with special music. Mrs Charles Bender dies at 72% North Columbus Street. F J Barker of Spencer dies of pneumonia at his farm. survived by wife and six children.
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