Peril in Shaw plan aroused by Schiff speech in relief plan
New York February report shows a chamber of commerce disapproves Secretary Shaw relief plan for money stringency. Schiff urges gold standard. committee favors repeal of national bank note redemption cap and allows treasury deposits with securities. Market tone notes stock declines and cautious outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Shaw
Chamber of Commerce
Jacob H Schiff
Chamber
Internal Revenue
Congress
Grain and commodity prices and receipts update for the period
Market report lists dull travel export receipts and various grain prices including wheat corn oats rye and yellow corn. It notes steady freight rates, butter prices, eggs ease, cheese and sugar unchanged with specific cargo receipts and export figures across multiple grades and months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Marc
Southern
Chile
London tin market and metals roundup in New York
The London tin market closed quiet with spot at £1,6,17.5d and forwards steady. Copper and lead were mostly unchanged. Spelter soft in London, while zinc and other alloys showed minor shifts. Local quotes for foundry copper and nickel divisions edged slightly, with overall market tone steady and concessions noted in some directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hi AG
New York
Cleveland
Poga
Market Outlook Dull as Day’s Trade Falls Short
Yesterday's market showed subdued activity with limited transactions focused on scattered buying of small lots. Ponds totaled 6100 dollars, far below Wednesday's 20000 and last week's 17600, while stock sales reached 399 shares, the lightest of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riggs Bank
Washington Loan and Trust
American Security and Trust
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Capital Traction
Washington Railway and Electric Common
Potomac Eilectric
Market Prices and Dated Beef and Produce Quotes
New York and Chicago markets show mixed trends with beef and veal steady to firm. Dressed meats, hogs, and calves hold near previous levels while vegetables and fruits show small price shifts. notes on apples, oranges, cranberries, and many vegetables reflect regional supply conditions and dull market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Viremia
New York
Chicago
Washington Cattle Market Sees Steady High Grades
Market remains firm on high grade cattle with steady prices across medium and low grades. Calves remain in strong demand while hogs show varied quotients. Sheep wool and lamb values are listed as read, with several grain and weight terms appearing in the garbled text.
Would Employ Americans On Canal Work
Editor details observations from the Isthmian Canal Zone criticizing management and urging hiring qualified U S citizens for canal work. He argues white labor should replace foreigners, notes delays from disorganized material handling, and suggests restructuring communications between departments to reduce costs. Also mentions land disposal, railroad leadership, dividend cut, and a local medicine ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isthmian Canal Zone
United States
Canal Zone
Canal Route
Colon
Panama
Naton
Jamaica
Canal
Washington
Imports Show Big Gains in 1905 Commerce Data
Imports to the United States rose to 1 179 000 000 in 1905 from 635 000 000 in 1898, nearly doubling in seven years. In foodstuffs and manufactured goods the gains ran about 70 to 90 percent, with raw silk, tin, hides, rubber, and copper among items rising sharply. cotton imports reached 54.5 million vs 29 million in 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce and Labor
United States
Theo
Lumbermen Pressing Freight Car Cost Concession Talks
A conference between National Wholesale Lumber Dealers Association representatives and eastern railroad lines, held at the New Willard, focused on who should bear the cost of flat car equipment for lumber transport. Louis Hill of Baltimore chaired. no agreement reached, next session set for this morning at 10. The lumbermen and railroads listed committee members from major cities and lines as they sought settlement after the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Wholesale Lumber Dealers’ Association
Mississippi River
New Willard
Louis Hill
Baltimore
Interstate Commerce Commission
I. R. Babcock
Pittsburg
R W
Claudian
Northrop
Ohio
C. C. Paulding
New York Central
Henry B. Spencer
Southern
L. Green
F. W. Brazier
Football Captain Wins Bride After Game Proposal
Anna Taylor, seventeen, eloped from Philadelphia to Wilmington on November 26 and wed J Willem Martin, Overbrook Athletic Association captain and star halfback. Before Thanksgiving game vs Glen Mills, he proposed. he then scored two touchdowns to spark a 15 to 6 win. They married postgame.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Inquirer
Anna Taylor
Wilmington
Del
J. Willem Martin
John Taylor
Martin
Overbrook Athletic Association
West Philadelphia
Miss Taylor
Overbrook
Glen Milla
Mrs Palmer to Study Bridge on European Trip
Chicago brief notes Mrs Potter Palmer sails for Europe Saturday taking Mrs Eleanor Bingham a widow from Bellevue Place. Mrs Bingham famed art authority and top whist player will visit European galleries while Mrs Palmer learns bridge. Mrs Palmer reportedly delayed London plans due to bridge skill. Mrs Craigie’s study tale notes her London University attendance as a married woman student facing condescension.
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Chicago
New York
Violet
Mrs. Palmer
Palmer
London
Postal star routes awarded west of Mississippi
The Post Office Department awarded four year contracts to carry the mails on 3,741 star routes in states and territories west of the Mississippi River excluding Minnesota Iowa and Missouri. The routes total 69,136 miles with 30,187,615 miles of annual travel and a yearly compensation of 2,406,193 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Mississippi River
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Views of the Wildwoods by Prof Tyler on nature photography
Prof Tyler, Maryland chief warden for the League of American Sportsmen and noted amateur photographer, lectured on Hunting With a Camera at 1811 I Street. He discussed patience, weather, and camera ethics, praised wildlife without excessive hunting, and urged public support against plume bird slaughter while sharing forest lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Fboward Tyler
Maryland
League of Amercan
Triends’ School
I Street
Tyler
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New York Chamber of Commerce Committee
Schify
Schiff
Jacob Tl Sihiff
Mio Scott
Imern
Anancat
Ronsideris
W . Hibbs & Co
Bankers
F Street
Lord Stwekh Pachange
Chingo Be. Lrade
Pha
Wink Pricea
Tyerpool
UG Land
Mintag
Metal Market
Uspa
Local Financial
Washington Gas
Corcoran
Arlington Fire Insurance
Arlington
Washington Stock Exchange
Cn Railway and Electric
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
Metropolitan Railroad
Exchange, Artaidt of Columbia Vende
Philippine Land Purchase
Capital Traction Railroad
Washington Gas Company
Wanhington Gas Company
United States Electric Light
Potowa
Washington Market
Potomac Electric Light
Washington Steamboat
Safe Deposit and Trust Atecke
Lonal Safe Deposit and Trust
Amerian Security and
Frost
Union Trust Company
Washington Barings Bank
Imre Savings Bank
Union Savines
Washington Railway and Electric
Bristol Gas and Electric
Mt Rational Bank
macks—Commercial
Bank of Washington
Central
Farmers and Mechanics
Columbia
Capital
American
Lincoln
Riggs
National City
Franklin
Metropolitan & Corcoran
Potomac
National Union
Chesapeake and Potomac
Georgetown Gas Ab
Mergenthaler Linotype
Wit
Lanster Monotype
Bermuda
Maine
Washington Produce Market
Washington Cattle Market
John McCafferty, MH
Secretary of the Interior
Salt Lake Land District
Pavant Forest Reserve
Pavant Range
Nickel Plate
A W. Johnston
New York, Chicago and St. Louis
Mr. Johnston
1 People’s Gas Light and Coke Company of
Stickel
Miletus
W. Va
Sore Burcksen
Washington Post
Pianola Circulating Library
DD. C
The
Mal
Dally Or Pally and Sunday Post
Vance
Washington “Post
Lescaig
Washington Ross
Post
Washington, D. C
Huntsman of
Prof. Tyler
Hancock
Hancock Liquid Sulphur CO
Battinere, Tad
REGAL
Washington Store
Pa. Ave
N. W
Hubbard Heating Co
Washington Sas Light CO
the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
J. Maury Dove Go
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Ceres
Liquowes Cams Yauy
Wabash Ave
Duffy
Whiskey Company
Rocheset
Ilfe
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