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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1909
Page
41
New York Dec 19 The stock market drifted without clear direction last week, staying firm but showing no decisive breakout. Traders cite heavy stock liquidation, falling prospects for rapid gains, and lingering concerns over antitrust cases, rising imports, and the cost of living amid wage pressures.
Fragmentary text describes burning itch and crusted humors with claims of instant relief and rapid cure, mentioning treatments and guaranteed tele usage allegedly from a bore or bir. The legibility is poor and specifics are unclear.
Reported money tightening at year end slows speculative activity in London. Elections in January may drain funds. two months of uncertainty expected. Despite this, conditions are seen improving after year’s end as American exchange remains high and gold could flow from New York to London. Berlin and Park scenes note tight markets and cautious trading with mixed prices.
In the steel trades last week dullness persisted with weak demand for pig iron and coke ovens. An Eastern maker won about 900 tons of contracts for the second quarter, while railroads increased equipment orders, buying 4900 cars and 43 locomotives with 900 cars and 448 locomotives under negotiation. Fabricated structural steel and bridge orders were light, but wire products rose by one dollar per ton with another expected soon.
Pittsburg December 8 Special to The Washington Post The Pennsylvania Railroad may order 60 double electric locomotives from Westinghouse with 2000 horsepower per unit and a combined 4000 horsepower The machines promise to match the output of three large steam freight locomotives and are designed for simple operation with high economy Speed tests report potential speeds up to miles per hour
Special to The Washington Fest Pittsburg Pa December 19 about 2000 guests attended the Heinz Co meal at its main plant to honor founder and president H J Heinz on the fortieth anniversary of the business. The event drew prominent business leaders and many Heinz employees from across the United States. Foreign representatives traveled from Europe for the celebration.
Laymen from all Protestant churches in the District met at First Congregational Church to report canvass results toward a 4100000 pledge for foreign missions. Speakers urged work at home, unity in mission efforts, and stepped up church activity as subscriptions rolled in across denominations.
Church groups forecast growing offerings for missions with Lutherans Methodists Presbyterians and United Brethren each projecting increases. The YMCA aims for 8800 and foreign missions totals exceed 105000 with a strong chance of reaching 25000 or more by year end based on early pledges and in sight funds.
The annual report of the superintendent details the U S life-saving service aiding mariners in distress, rescuing intoxicated dock walkers, cliff climbers, marsh victims, and implausible rescues. It notes 1 874 maritime disasters impacting 990 people, 72 vessels lost, and property value totals of 16 106 060 with cargoes worth 13 316 815 saved by power lifeboats proposed for all stations.
In East St Louis on December 1 a mob captured about 300 black men matching the assailants’ description of two highwaymen who shot Motorman Eugene V. Goudey and wounded Conductor M.P. O’Brien on a street car. The car was ransacked of money as the suspects were detained. rewards totaling 2000 were offered for the arrestees.
Dr Harvey W Wiley chief chemist of the Department of Agriculture spoke on the pure food problem before the Secular League at Pythian Temple. He argued the Constitution is outdated for modern needs and criticized meat packing and interstate supervision. He warned adulteration and chemical preservatives harm health and that only natural methods are safe.
Two Princeton students Befkenap and Dixon began from the Quadrangis Club in Princeton and walked about 1 1/2 miles to Hudson Terminal. They reached New York by 302 o'clock in the afternoon feeling fatigued but in good spirits and prepared for the return journey.
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