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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1909
Page
34
The Washington Post reports a brewing drift in the stock market amid unverified rumors. Analysts note doubt about price strength, suspect manipulation by financial interests, and expectations of a large government security issue.
Americans steadier on the stock exchange as Christmas Eve trading proves active in London and Paris. The London money market closes cheerfully with reasonable activity and a gold inflow from Paris easing outflows. Investors expect easy money after year end, while fears of instability recede. Paris bourse steadies after early week rumors of Japan Russia tensions and potential Morocco hostilities, with prices firm and realizations small.
Railroad orders reach about 66 000 tons of rails with two thirds for the West. New contracts for fabricated steel and tin plate show mixed demand as overall business slows. December and future deliveries look weak. mills shut for holidays while wire products remain active and prices for merchant steel pipe may rise in January.
Leading Pittsburg coal operators forecast higher prices next year as stricter safety and surety for gainers laws raise production costs. Miners seek a 9 cent base rate hike, while operators push for an 85 cent ton base. A Toledo meeting may decide the dispute amid fears of lake shipments dwindling before deep winter.
Special to The Washington Post from Pittsburgh reports United States Steel plans to secure 200000 tons of coke from independent makers at rising prices. Frick Coke Co may fail to meet demand, with contracts at $3 per ton expected by April 1 though current rates are $2.80 to $2.90. Regular independent customers face higher rates and possible shortages, prompting protests.
The Rev. Charles T Russell preaches in Richmond urging joy of Christmas as God’s gift to all people. He argues Jesus’s birth and sacrifice extend through ages, with a focus on salvation for the church first and ultimately all mankind during the millennial reign.
A religious reflection argues against fear and hellfire, praising the birth message of joy for all peoples. It emphasizes God’s plan, higher thoughts, and the millennial reign, urging believers to share blessings and gratitude as awakening to divine truth spreads.
A Washington Post feature sketches David Lloyd George born January 17, 1863 in Manchester to a traveling schoolmaster. It notes his rise from obscurity to exchequer and Downing Street, praising his persistent self-initiative, sharp tongue, and distinctive appearance while recounting an anecdote about a Welsh meeting chair.
London reporter notes W Gillett, a Bachelors' Club founder, has become a universal provider of dancing men. He sources escorts to liven balls and supper, then shifts to running a dating scheme teaching couples the Boston wall. His scheme aims to spawn a weekly hop amid London’s winter dullness.
London December 2 reports state that Coroner Donrad Thoms, who oversaw a high profile death case, has been incapacitated from duties but will not retire due to the lack of a pension. The incident continues to haunt public memory as officials pursue concealment of findings and ongoing scrutiny.
The International Zionist Congress in Germany opens in Hamburg with wide attendance. Prof Max Nordau of Paris, the leading Zionist, urges that Zionists seek an independent or federated Jewish state within the Ottoman Empire, not to join Young Turks, and warns against automatically aligning with Turkish politics. Nordau is elected president.
London reports detail a planned nationwide drive by suffragettes to oppose non supportive candidates and rally support for women’s suffrage. women taxpayers urged to insist on voting rights and to push anti suffrage MPs as enemies of women’s freedom.
Paris critic Bourget details a famed Lille wax bust of a beautiful woman. He notes a shifting tint from warm brown to pale yellow and a dreamy gaze as years pass. The piece, admired as the finest of its kind, sparks speculation about its origin and subject with Leonardo and Raphael connections discussed.
An article reports on Sarah Bernhardt advocating free unions for young people before marriage as a prelude to a play about an artist's affair. The piece notes public reaction, with mentions of experimental unions and the actress’s remarks amid a broader discussion on domestic life.
An American man named John Corbe, about 50 and poor, rented a room at W Medland’s house in Kew Gardens. He fell ill and died in hospital after an operation. His clothes yielded $5 notes and documents about American real estate and $6,000 in cash. A son, in America, held an eighty acre farm and was estranged from the deceased.
Cincinnati report states Judge Lurton resigns from the United States Court of Appeals effective January 5 and plans to move to Washington within ten days. He will remain there through next summer, finish heavy caseloads, and relocate his family as he begins service on the Supreme Court. Several names have been mentioned as potential successors, but no confirmation from the President.
King Alfonso departed for Andalusia on a hunting trip amid reports of grave anxiety over his health and the need for another surgical operation. Dispatches said his trip would take him to Sauluest where the operation would be performed.
Col von Kotten of Moscow succeeds Col Karpoff as head of St. Petersburg secret police after the former chief was assassinated December 2. The veteran officer has long hunted religious sects, with a reputation for ruthless pursuit.
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