Weather Hurt Trade and Optimism Amid Mixed Textiles
Bradford's, New York, reports unsettled, sleety spring weather pressures general trade while textile industries report above average activity. Metal and coal sectors show dullness with reduced output, yet buyers from the spring season draw merchants to markets in the East and West. Grain exports rise slightly versus last year as weekly figures compare favorably to earlier periods.
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York
Bradstreet
Itis
Best
Vtts
Cama
Mieulerly Catten
Woalen
Chicago Grain Market Trends and Open Interest Shifts
The Chicago grain scene shows May futures fluctuating as buyers and sellers emerge amid mixed demand. Reported activity highlights selling pressure from long positions, with prices stabilizing and volumes varying as traders weigh exports, elevator demand, and domestic cash basis against projected weather and crop prospects.
Metal Market Summary and London Tin Prices
Fragmented market report shows Landen tin marks and healing market aims. Prices in London fall to 4 854.90 with weak demand and higher cost of Cleveland ware. Northern and Kiiah markers show stalled activity with no notable change in futures.
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Landau
London
Baltimore Markets Classified Listing Summary
Classified column note from The Post urges use of the Post classified columns for results with no advertising charges. References markets and steamer lines, bids, receipts, and various commodity listings in a dated advertisement style. Names and exact figures are fragmented but indicate market pricing and shipping terms.
Washington Stock Exchange Quotations And Miscellaneous Bonds
Quotations furnished by a Washington Steel Exchange member list regular call and after call prices for railroads utilities and bonds including Washington Ry and Elec Potomac Gas Washington Gas Crown holdings and various trusts. Stocks for American Capital City commercial Farmers and Mechanics Lincoln Metropolitan and others appear with bid and ask figures.
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Washington Steel Exchange
Washington Ry
Potomac
Heckic Power
Potsington My
Washington Gas
Wwe
Capital ‘Traction
Anacoxita
Potomac $S
Fed Safity
Suburban
Columbia
Girorgetown Gas
Columbia Ts
Metropolitan
Wash
Ryana Elec
Potomac Electric Light
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Steamboat
Ches. and
Ceorgrtacht Gas
Beil Telephone of
We Lanston Jousis
Gregne-Cananea
National Bank American Capital City
Galambia
Commercial
Farmers and Mechanics
Lincoln
Washington
American Security and ‘Trust
Nations Savings Anu ‘Trust
Inium Trust
Loan and ‘Trust
United States ‘Truss Tol Savings
Hanome Savings
Merchants and
Valon Savings
Arlington
Metropolitan National
al Potomac
Riggs
Treal Estate
Emerson Steam Pump
Merchants
Washington Market
Washington Market Report Shows Steady Prices Across Commodities
Wholesale quantities only indicated with high demand for poultry and eggs. Fresh produce including potatoes, apples, peaches, and dried fruits show steady trade as market firm reflects limited changes and steady supply.
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York Imperial
Alberméris Pippi
Hen Davin
Traction stock and related equities move on local exchange
Local investors watched Stergenthaler stock hit high levels on the land market, with bids at 421-8 and sales at 2101-2 for 10 shares. Graphophone preferred declined after a dividend withdrawal, while gas stock rose to 761-4. Washington Railway bonds traded and Commercial National Bank was named canal funds depository. Real estate deals included Lewia Messinger buying a Bay window house for 4500 and Charles Murray selling two dwellings for 1850, among others.
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Stergenthaler
Stock Exchange
Washington Cattle Market Sees Active Trade In All Grades
Cattle market reports strong demand for choice cattle and calves with active selling. Prices show variation by grade including prime and common cattle and specific ranges for calves and heifers, reflecting brisk activity at the market.
Wayne County Grand Jury Names Deputies in Vinson Raid Murder
Wayne West Virginia February 11 The Wayne county grand jury returned indictments for murder against deputy U S marshals and deputy sheriffs who raided the Vinson home on Tug River in December. William Vinson and Deputy Sheriff Joseph Litteral were killed and others injured during a raid said to target illicit liquor sales. Indicted are Daniel W Cunningham Sam Davis Joseph Messenger John Brumfield Sheriff Dick Stone Roland Salmonds and Thomas Cochran. Officials allegedly broke into the Vinson home interior and seized over 1500 in cash and valuables. Attorneys plan habeas corpus to seek trial in Federal court.
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W. Va
Wayne County Grand Jury
United States
Vinson
Tug River
William Vinson
Joseph Litteral
Louisa
Josep Vinson
Louis, Ky
Daniel W. Cunningham
Charleston
Sam Davis
Joseph Messenger
John Brumfield
Huntington
Sherif Dick Stone
Roland Salmonds
Thomas Cochran
Cassville
German official declares body not Beckert’s in Chile ruins
Baron von Bodman announces to Chilean authorities that the burned body at the German legation ruins is not Chancellor Beckert. Medical and dental exams confirm murder and identity doubts. A missing legation servant is feared. A friend says Beckert was seen after the fire. Nearby reports say Beckert was captured at Chillan. In another note, John Ross fatally shoots Lee Clark at a Bristol dance hall amid jealous rivalry.
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Noble
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Favara
Kingsport
John Ross
Lee Clark
Million for All Steel Cars in Rock Island Contracts
Chicago February 11 Rock Island has let contracts for 69 all steel passenger cars for through trains. Delivery will begin early in May. The cars will cost 1 000 000 dollars.
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Chicago
Rock Island
Oil Quotations and Regional Credit Balances Note
Oil quotations from OR City Pennsylvania and Toledo Ohio dated February 11 show credit balances and shipments. North Elma and South Lima prices are listed with figures including 1.04 and a reference to UFO Indians.
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OR City
Toledo
Ohio
North Elma
South Lima
Fluttering Hearts and Dr Miles' Remedy Ads
Fluttering indicates heart weakness and nerve strain with palpitations and breathlessness. The text promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a reliable heart medicine, claiming restoration of heart function and digestion, with a money back guarantee after one bottle. Reference to Gare Maine and Star Soldiers Home Erie Ohio appears in the fragment.
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Gare
Dr. Miles
David
Frazier
Star Soldiers Home
Erie, Co
Ohio
Miles
Engagement reported for Sylvia Green and Matthew Wilks
New York reports Sylvia Green daughter of Hetty Green to Matthew Astor Wilks grandson of William B. Astor. Repeated engagement rumors surface with prior denial in February 198?. A Mrs Green sent formal notice from Galt and Mrs Green resides in Hoboken. Wilks based at Union Club unavailable for comment.
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New York
Gall
Sylvia Green
Hetty Green
Matthew Astor Wilks
Mr. Wilks
William B. Astor
Miss Green
New Enterprise Thrives as Government Sales Agent
Consolidated Sales Company Inc operates at 4 Fourteenth Street Northwest selling only to the United States government. It acts as sales agents for 29 large U.S. manufacturers with no stock on hand. Officers include Louis Witkowski James G. Wonn William W. Connor and directors Arthur C. Moses and James Kelly.
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Consolidated Sales Company, Inc
At &4
Fourteenth Street Northwest
United States
Louis . Witkowski
Dixon Crucibie Company
Washington
James G. Wonn
Fairbanks Company
Willam W. Connor
Washington Public Schools
Arthur C. Moses
James Kelly
Ambassadors and Senators Leave for Lincoln Celebration
Ambassador Jusserand of France Senator Dolliver of Town Interstate Commerce Commissioner Harlan former Comptroller William B Ridgely Assistant Secretary Phillips and others departed late last night on a special Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road car to attend Lincoln commemorations in Springfield Wisconsin and Chicago.
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Town
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William B. Ridgely
Phillips
Baltimore’ and Ohio Railroad
Springfield
Chicago
New Hampshire House Endorses Taft Tariff Policy
The New Hampshire House of Representatives today adopted a resolution unanimously endorsing the tariff policy announced by President-elect Taft. The action, taken in Concord, approved the tariff program as a policy for the incoming administration.
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N. H
Washington and Lee to Meet Strong 1908 Football Schedule
Special to The Washington Post Lexington Virginia reports Washington and Lee University outlines its 1908 football schedule with Davidson Virginia Polytechnic Institute A and M of North Carolina and Georgetown on Thanksgiving in Washington. Key players Tuard Morales Pipes Blackburn Smartt Izard and Waddell expected to anchor an eleven with new material likely to yield strong season success. Also notes Roanoke Davidson and Hampton Sidney matchups on the slate and an October 16 open date with Chenoweth managing.
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Wasington Post
Lexington
Washington and Lee University
Davidson College
Virginia
Polytechnicc Institute, Agricultural and Mechanical of North Carolina
University of North Carolina
Georgetown
Washington
Chenoweth
Washington and Lee
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Inemen
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Trout
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Barwood
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Brown
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Reanokek College
Getoner
Hampton-Sidney College
Roanoke
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Lynchburg
M. of North Carolna
Newport News
Georgetown University
Washington, DE
Opposed Central Bank Plan Says Nation Too Large for Government Bank
Charles W. Warden, first vice president of United States Trust Company, declares the United States is too large for a government operated central bank. He argues no financial necessity exists, warnings that such a move would injure financial interests and hamper business. He also questions the postal savings bank plan, noting differing views on its implementation.
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United States Trust Company
Friends of the Central Bank
England
Postal Savings Bank
Ketchell to Fight O'Brien in Six Round Philadelphia Bout
Special to The Washington Post reports promoter Ed wards and McGuigan arranged a six round clash as Jack O'Brien meets Stanley Ketchell in Philadelphia. O'Brien states Ketchell accepted terms and expects the big guarantee, aiming to prove himself in the event.
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Washington Post
Feb
Jack O'Brien
Stanley Ketchell
O'Brien
Brittany Ketehell
Messrs. Edwards
McGuigan
National Tech
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Til
O'Brien to Begin Training Ahead of Ketchelheise Fight
O'Brien vows confidence in his fighting ability and plans to prove it when he meets Ketchelheise next month. He will start training tomorrow at the King of Prussia Inn, about 12 miles from Philadelphia.
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O'Brien
King of Prussia Inn
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Princeton Basebal schedule announced with 35 games
Princeton University released its 35 game baseball schedule, noting fewer away games than usual. The slate includes Penn, Princeton hosts Villanova, NYU, Harvards, and other regional foes, with all results to be published in the March classified ads.
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N. J
Princeton University
New York University
Ureinus
Villanova
Prince
Druggist Reports Cooper Awakens Public Stir in New York
A Western stomachologist named L. T. Cooper has drawn huge crowds at Broadway and Ninth Street as his Cooper’s New Discovery goes on sale. He claims the medicine stimulates gastric juices and regulates digestion, while supporters tout dramatic relief from rheumatism and fatigue after months of bad health. Cooper plans a two month rest after New York, then a tour to London to introduce his remedy.
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Cooner Medicine Co
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