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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1909
Page
17
The Warhin gton Post reports a steady uptick in markets despite widespread unverified rumors. Investors weigh possible repressed prices by big interests, looming government bond issuance, and a shift in commodity dynamics as December activity stays subdued.
Money eased in London with a cheerful holiday tone as cash markets showed activity for the season. Americans remained steady on the stock exchange and the Christmas Eve market was the most active in years despite mixed flows from Paris and rumors of Japan and Morocco tensions.
New York reports heavy contract activity as railroads place about 50,000 tons of rails in a week, mainly for the West, with Illinois Central orders and Ensley mill raises. December prospects show more than 100000 tons of fabricated steel for buildings and bridges, while tin plate and sheet output ease. Wire products stay active, merchant pipe prices set for January, and pig iron remains dull amid varied shipments and holiday shutdowns.
Pittsburgh coal operators predict higher bituminous prices in the coming year mainly due to anticipated stricter safety laws and higher production costs. Miners push for a base rate of $1 per ton, while operators seek $0.91 per ton. A Toledo meeting is expected to settle the rate dispute as lake coal stocks wane amid a severe cold spell.
Special to The Washington Fest Richmond Virginia December 2 The Rev Charles T Russell pastor of Brook ly Tabernacle preached to a large audience from Luke 2 10 1 urging that Gods great gift of Jesus brings joy to all people He spoke of giving and forgiveness over sin and death noting Jesus birth as the Lamb of God and outlining Gods plan of salvation from before creation and its extension to the world through a faithful church and the coming millennium.
The United States Steel Corporation seeks 100,000 tons of coke for delivery to its plants this year, pressuring prices as Frick Coke cannot meet demand. Contracts set at 38 to 290 per ton, with April delivery in view, risking higher costs for independent coke customers and triggering protests from regular buyers.
The passage argues that the Christmas message should be joy for all, not damnation. It cites biblical quotes to claim God’s plan, higher thoughts, and universal blessing. It urges thankfulness, recognition of being part of Christ’s body, and sharing blessings to glorify God.
A Telegraph style portrait traces Lloyd George from a Welsh village and a struggling schoolmaster father to Downing Street. It notes his persistence, sharp tongue, and rise after becoming chancellor of the exchequer under Asquith, emphasizing his small stature yet large political impact.
Gilllett, founder of the Bachelors' Club, runs a growing network of dancing men for London society. From organizing small dance outings to training sixteen couples for a rumored new Boston Waltz, his activities promise lively entertainment amid political dullness.
London December 2 The death by suicide of Mrs Mary Ruiz in her Grosvenor Street apartment last May remains in the public mind. Dr. Denford Thomes the coroner who held the inquest has been incapacitated from duties for a considerable time and refused to provide testimonies about Mrs Ruizs death. He declines to retire due to lack of pension.
Hamburg dispatch reports the International Zionist Congress opening in Hamburg with David Wolffedin welcoming delegates. Prof Max Nordau urged Jews to be good Turkish citizens and settle in Palestine under a constitutional framework, not seeking an independent state, and to follow Basle program. He was later elected president of the congress.
London December reports outline militant suffrage strategies for the coming general election. The Women's Freedom League plans to oppose non supporters and press for votes for women by interviewing candidates, organizing protest meetings near polling days, and mobilizing sympathetic men.
Special Cable reports Paul Gourgett describes a pale delicate wax bust of a woman in the Lille Vicar collection. Critics hail it as the finest of its kind while debating whether it portrays an Italian Renaissance lady or possibly Leonardo’s era, with Bourget speculating on a Marquise de Montferrat link.
Actress Bernhardt defends radical views on unions in a new play that argues for experimental arrangements before marriage. She tells reporters that men and women can live together while free, and that marriage should come after domestic life experiences, a stance she presented during a production last week.
An American, John Coombe, died in a London hospital after staying in W Medland's house in Kew Garden. His clothing contained hundreds of $5 notes and real estate papers. letters show he owned an eighty acre farm in America and was estranged from his son, who is traveling from America to claim the farm.
Horace H. Lurton of the United States court of appeals has sent his resignation to President Taft preparatory to taking a seat on the United States Supreme Court. The resignation is effective January 5. He plans to go to Washington soon after and remain there until next summer. He is in Nashville today and will return to Cincinnati before moving to Washington with his family likely relocating. No successor has been named by the President.
Dispatches from Madrid report King Alfonso leaving for a hunting expedition in Andalusia after a medical condition caused grave anxiety. The sequence of events mentions a possible surgical operation and notes a plan to reach a coastal area for the procedure.
Col. von Kotten, longtime Moscow secret police chief, is appointed to head St. Petersburg secret police succeeding Col. Karpoff who was assassinated on December 2. The change follows years of anti revolu tionary pursuit amid repeated threats against von Kotten.
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