Break in Wall Street prompts widespread stock selloff
The Washington Post reports a sharp stock market decline following California earthquake news and a large transfer of funds to the Pacific Coast. Analysts credit heavy margin speculation and bear bets, with strong hands allegedly curbing plunging activity. banks foresee eventual recovery as Federal relief and gold imports bolster Eastern markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Pos
New York
San Francisco
Hich
Pacific Coast
Wall Street
California
Amalgamated Copper and Union Pactte
Paul
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Fieading
Colorado
New York Central
Louisville
Nashville
Vennsylvania
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Teaxon
Alk
Financial effects of earthquake fire losses and European recovery
The article discusses insurance payouts after the California disaster, noting delays on earthquake-only damages and larger fire losses. It explains foreign remittances, New York as a distribution hub, and European financial improvements including relaxed Bank of France policy. It highlights generous US relief and the impact on stock and bond markets, as insurers seek funds via loans or asset sales, and notes possible time loans and shareholder assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
New York
Europe
Bank of France
Pacific
Bank of England
Daniel FP. Kellogg
Rockefellers and Britons Income Tale Across Nations
A London cable reports there are only nineteen Britons earning an average 350,000 dollars a year, with many high earners concentrated in profit from business and salaries. The piece contrasts Britain with the United States led by John D. Rockefeller, noting income tax brackets and the scarcity of millionaires. Also included is news of a Pittsburgh newspaper merger and a Bey Way Refining Company fire in Elizabethport, causing significant losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
John D. Rockefeller
London
New York
Great Britain
Ireland
Britain
Lord Ardilaon
France
Paris
MARKET REPORT ON VIRGINIA LEAF TOBACCO PROFITS
Market notes from Danville South Boston Durham Lynchburg and Lynchburg VA in late April describe scarce good leaf and thin sales yet prices holding. Buyers paid strong premiums for some wrappers despite moldy stage worn lots while overall shipments hover near 100000 pounds weekly to 90000 plus this month. Farmers prep for dew crop with dry windy weather challenging beds. Durham aims to retain prominence amid new markets opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Danville
Boston
Iittle
Virginia
Durham
N. C
Chamber of Commerce
Lynchburg
Money remittances boost Macedonian fortunes in trade
Consular Agent Lazzaro reports to the Bureau of Manufactures from Safonica that Macedonian emigrants in the United States send back about 1,500,000 dollars annually. The remittances fuel higher trade and better living standards as emigration rises. Safonica imports from the United States while exporting 1,289,000 dollars to America in fiscal 1908.
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Turkey
United States
Lazzaro
Bureau of Manufactures
Safonica
America
Macedonia
Tittle
Cotton Men to Meet Here at National Convention
A national convention of cotton planters and spinners will be held in Washington tomorrow. A Manchester England commission will attend to study U S methods in cotton production and cloth manufacture. Delegates include cotton growers and weavers from major cotton regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Manchester
England
Nervine touted as nerve energy booster by Miles ad
A vintage advertisement extols Dr Miles Nervine and Dr Miles Heart Cure as nerve energy restoratives. The copy claims Nervine strengthens nerves, improves digestion and circulation, and relieves insomnia and melancholy with testimonial from Judge Jacob Seemann of Madison Wisconsin. Miles Medical Co. guarantees first bottle benefit or money back.
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Miles
Jacob Seemann
Madison, Wisconsin
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Canada wins Yukon trade by opening up river route
Consul Ravndal reports the Upper Yukon River is now as safe as a canal after Canadian and American sides see improvements. Canada has allocated 175000 for Yukon River improvements, blasting rocks to aid navigation up Forty-mile River, boosting mining on the American side and shifting trade toward Canada though U S goods still account for a quarter of Yukon shipments in 1905 totaling about 5 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klon-dike
G. A. Ravndal
Dawson
Bureau of Manufactures
Yukon
Canada
Alaska
Yukon ‘Territory
United States
Klondike
National Tuberculosis Meeting Set For May 16 at Willard
The Second annual meeting of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis will convene May 16 at the New Willard Hotel with honorary vice presidents including President Roosevelt and Dr. Osler. Dr. Herman M. Biges leads the association as president, and a large local committee organized arrangements. A joint meeting with the Association of American Physicians will feature an address by Dr. Simon Flexner.
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National Association For the
New Wollara Hotel
Roosevelt
Cleveland
Osler
Oxford University
England
Herman M. Biges
George M. Kober
D. Percy Hickling
P.M. Rixey
George M. Stern
Willam Co. Woodward
Walter Wyman
Simon Flexner
New York
Wil
Association
Association of American Physicians
Paldressen
Vincent
Bowditch
Boston
Baward
Tehdeau
Lawrison Hroch
BR. Baldwin
H. M. Kinghors
D/O
Purchell
Saninac Lake
Arnold ¢.Klebs
Chieago
le Rosenberg
Bedford
Station
N.Y
Philadelphia
Alfred Scott Warthin
Anne Arbor
Charles J. Minor
Achevillas
J. Maher
New Haven
Henry P
Loomis
Jon W. Brennan
Sherman G. Bonney
Denver
F. J. Knight
Lawrence HF
Filek
Philadelpha
A Knopf
S. B. Golly
Colorado Springs
W. Jarvie
Barlow
Los Angeles
G F. McGckan
Aiken
D. Coleman
Augusta
Charlea Miliet
Hastwater
Mass
John H. Pryor
Buffalo
Leek
Silver City
Charley
FL Mayo
Rochester
Minn
Floyd W. McRae
Dante
le Redman
Palladelp
New
Willard
Railroads Planned for Philippine Islands by New York Syndicate
A Seattle voyage aboard the Minne sota carried J C Miler a railroad man and a Kansas City transport group to Manila planning a $30 million system across Panay Negros and Cebu. The project will be built by a New York syndicate including Cornelius Vanderbilt and G White Co and Edward J Beard will be chief engineer. The five year construction aims to boost the islands resources under U S government concessions and will require about $30,000 for transport from Kansas City.
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Seattle
Minnesota
Philippine Islands
J.C. ‘Miler
Panay
Negros
Cebu
United States
New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt, G. White &Co
New Steamer St Johns Makes First Potomac Run
The St Johns the newest Randall excursion steamer brought from New York for Potomac trips made its inaugural voyage with about 1600 passengers yesterday. Capt E Randall sent the ship down river to River View and Colonial Beach before a return to Washington. The vessel is the largest ever on the river and will run to Colonial Beach on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings in June with daily trips starting about July 1. The Queen Anne, purchased for 76000, also serves the River View route along with the St Louis which will begin next Sunday and continue each Sunday in May. Regular River View trips start on Decoration Day.
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St. Johns
Randall
New York
Potomac
River View
Colonial Beach
River
Choe
Arth
Abe
Baltmore
Od View
River View Wi
Miss Elizabeth Brown Builds Red Cliff Gold Empire
Miss Elizabeth K Brown Washington girl and head of the Hillingworth Gold and Silver Mining Company expands mining at Red Cliff Colorado. With $7000 capital she organized operations, drills two tunnels, ships ore, and plans multiple mines while relocating to Denver. She faces early discouragements but reports strong ore shipments and growing dividends prospects.
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Seon Road
Elizabeth K. Brown
Washington
Miss Brown
Leadville
Colo
Hillingaworth
Gold and Bilever "Mining Company
Eile.ts
Leddyile
Red Cam
Askaya
Promdinent
Zork
Eagle County
Strom Tesvute
Denver and Fio-Grande
Vms
Brown
Denver
Red Chitr
Tre
Scanery
Wei
Rocky Mountains
Alten Ie
Althoven
Red Cliff
Watts
Jeanie
Red Clit
Tlon
Milas Brown
Anniae
Mystery of Mandy Fields in Asbury Park
Special to The Washington Fos reports confusion over Mandy Fields and a life insurance agent named Angurance. The piece hints at occupancy issues and mentions Mr Fields possibly present in seclusion. Attempts to induce life involvement in a summer cottage failed amid unclear evidence.
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Washington
Asbury’ “Park
N. J
Anas’ ‘Fields
Life’ Angurance
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Rockefeller
Pittsburg
Pittghurs
Pittsburg ‘Times
Pittsburg Gazette
Gazette-Times
Gazette
Elizabeth
Bey Way Refining Company
Elzabethport
Fue Company
Staten Island Sound
SUR Money
Ravadal
National Association For Study and
J. C. Miller
Randall Line
Will
Rinanctal
Citizens’. ‘Savings. Bank
Washington, ‘D.C
Citizens’ Savings i Ment
Scar J. Hoke
Moore
My. Willam H. Martin
Dulin
Dfartin” O
William
Rennett
Government Printing Office
Joseph _ Eydirector
John, Srleed
Chas
Riabinson
Eniér
Perea
Robert Armour
War Department
C. Johindon
Presiof Real Ea
Uadleson
Etary
le Barney Hospital
Bervies
Edward ‘T. Quinn
Hétel
Killingsworth
Bond Bldg
Washington, D.C
St. Washington
Dd. c
Broadway
Denver, Colo
Mystery OF
Mandy” Fields
Asbury Park
Lewis & Co
Rome
Santiago
Neil
E-ioe
FR Zeett
and Packers
County Union’ Trust Co
Ing
Isme
American Express. CO
National Bank
Ole
Camas Healy
Swartzell, Rheem & Hensey Co
Warner Building
F Street
Home Building Association
District of Columbia
Beiskbil & Moleran
Equitable Go-Operative Building Association
Equitable Building
John Joy Edson
Bilis Spear
Geo. W. CanDear
Frank P. Heerlde
Charles G. Gates &Co
Trinity Building
Tit ‘Broadway
Abhington Defice
Munsey
Waldorf Astoria
Washington Loan G Trust Co
Edmtalstree
Rel Ratte
Dstalse Aoe
FANN
Ei Corpos
Washington Branch
F. Street
N. W
Home Building Association Ofices
Ave
Worthington
Joan
Mary
Alexander ML Gorman
N.Y. Dive
Et H. Harries
Klnball
Wiliam & Cith
W. Woodward
Union Savings Bank
Bond
Arthur Wall
Lynn, Wall & Co
Jock Brokers
Adaens
Hales
Correnponderts
Agece
Chesley & Spence
Colorado Bldg
Ste. Pw
the Ferry Commission CO
Hs Imterest—Srain
N. ¥. ‘Stock, Grain, Provision Co
Francis R. Dooley &Cx
le Djolt Hoffer
Benry J. Spuhler
Praing
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