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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1908
Page
9
The market shows strength in steel stocks while Pennsylvania Railroad faces continued pressure. Dividend cuts at Southern Pacific and Pacific lines are noted, with Corb Transactions hinting at a New York bond issue. Trading is volatile, with selective gains and broad caution.
Washington cattle market report lists various cattle pricing and weights with terms like per ewe and per pound. It notes common and spring supplies, trimming, and assorted figures for different weights and conditions. The fragmentary OCR shows inconsistent numerals and animal categories, reflecting a partial market snapshot.
Curb market notes from New York to London show prices for London wheat futures and spot levels. London and local markets move with varied activity. Receipts and movements in cattle and sheep provide a snapshot of beef, veal, and lamb trading, with wholesale and packing figures across regions.
The Washington Post notes that stock prices mirrored bears theory with a recovery then retreat after panic. It highlights specific stocks, trading behavior, and the role of government money shifts, plus a dry goods firm planning extended hours and Central’s January earnings.
A fragment discusses a trap or policy in New York law about equitable mortgages. It warns that if you die, the policy may affect the heirs by encumbering the home after years, potentially leaving a burden or incumbrance on the property.
On the local stock exchange the Washington Gas Company faced an adverse Court of Appeals ruling on a stock increase. Opening bids ran 67, closing 87, with private sales near 65. Capital Traction and Washington Railway and Electric show firm bids, while Merchants and Mechanics Savings and Traders National see varied prices. Lanston reacts at 19 18, and Peoples Fire sells to Royal Insurance Company of London with liquidation value over 7 per share. Washington Gas Light and Mrs S Reside elected director at American Security and Trust, succeeding George Dunlop.
Closing quotations from the Washington Stock Exchange show regular calls at Capital Traction 12 o'clock and electric preferred at Gas 2. Traders National Bank 10 at Moran, Mechanics Savings Tank 50 at Columbia, and Fiia Insurance 2a at 10 percent were listed along with after co Capital Traction 5 at Lia.
Wholesale prices indicate a steady market for fresh produce at Washington Market with varied items. Virginia dairy products and North Carolina vegetables show moderate prices. meats and poultry seek steady demand. Fruit and vegetable sections list specific items with price ranges and packaging details throughout.
Baltimore Md Feb 2 Quiet receipts for flour and grain show steady exports and mixed spot bids. Wheat bids firm for No 2 red Western with several month positions, along with shipments of rye and barley. Sugar and corn receipts mix, several steamer movements, and freight markets described as very quiet with firm patterns in hay and related goods.
Fragmented OCR shows mixed prices and receipts across poultry cheese flour and grains. Mentions Western chickens turkeys butter cheese eggs potatoes wheat oats and petroleum with unsettled May futures and steady to quiet spot markets.
The report describes a broad decline across wheat and oats with May futures weak and near intraday lows, influenced by heavy selling from producers and weak demand. Prices fell on softer profitability expectations, with close near lower ranges and receipts mixed against last year.
The New York cotton market opened steady with a slight net gain amid cautious sentiment. Traders noted scattered declines in active months and light selling pressure from political and market signals, while expectations for a firmer close persisted on stronger nearby demand.
An advertiser claims full disclosure of complete medicine formulas and urges doctors to endorse Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for hard coughs bronchitis and weak lungs while warning others to avoid use without professional approval. The note ends with an odd cipher like Zowath Rae om.
Specal to The Washington Post New York Feb 11 The Poillons at 300 Walberry street faced hotel payment pressure after a string of demands from hotel men and store managers. Katherine and Charlotte Poillon, once carefree, were jailed briefly at Mercer Street station and later arraigned on charges of defrauding a hotel. Bail set at $1000 each for trial in the Court of Special Sessions.
Mis Ellens Nottingham of 8 GC street NW yesterday was granted an absolute divorce from her husband Vimont Nottingham of 906 Lonissant Avenue on grounds of infidelity. The decree allows Mrs Nottingham to retain custody of their two children Lawrence fourteen and Genevieve five. They were married April 21 1894 in Holy Trinity Church Georgetown. Witnesses including TEb Dove Charles Ko Beatty Harry Baker testified about the husband's alleged faithlessness and whereabouts.
Property owners in the Santa Fe area petition to extend Brown Street and urge Congress action on street improvements. They argue the work timeline and equipment needs must be reflected in future estimates while seeking consideration of the project in forthcoming funding.
Charles Fletcher, indicted for first degree murder in the July 18 killing of his wife Della Fletcher in Sumners court between Seventeenth and M streets, was found mentally unsound by a jury before Justice Stafford in Criminal Court No 1 and committed to the government hospital for the insane. Assistant DA CH Turner notes the verdict does not settle his mental state at the time of the crime. Fletcher will remain at the asylum amid developments and likely face retrial to determine the time of the killing.
The Interstate Commerce Commission declines to interfere with the new hours of service law for railway workers after hearings. The commission approves limited extensions in special cases but holds the act effective March 4, with certain exemptions for emergency operations and only in narrowly defined circumstances.
Public sale notice urges purchase of the Century Magazine at a reduced price of 9 cents for a full year. The ad claims thousands have already subscribed, highlighting the value of the Century publication and its alignment with Washington residents. Aimed to boost sales with limited-time low-cost access.
The State railway commission moves to prosecute passholders not in the legal exceptions list. General Thompson to lead action after reports from the Pacific and Washington party railways and associated professionals note violations. Fines range from 100 to 1000 dollars per offender.
Fragmentary market notes discuss New York money market rates and banker bills. Mentions 4.861 percent exchange levels and 4.00 to 4.26 percent ranges, with unclear references to counters and commercial bits. The text includes promotional echoes urging advertising in the Post.
Columbus Onl reports Amos Young, secretary of the Allen County Building and Loan Association, will serve his sentence for embezzling funds. The Supreme Court today upheld the conviction after two trials.
Secretary Garfield leaves for Chicago to speak before the Hamilton Club for Lincoln’s ninety month birthday celebration. Health Officer Woodward approves resignation of District food inspector Dr F Simpson effective February.
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