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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1910
Page
3
Dry goods buyers show steady inquiry as iron and steel activity remains active. Trade reports cite conservative export limits due to price gaps abroad, with cautious optimism for retail demand and a tentative upturn in iron and related industries amid fluctuating foreign supply.
Opened firm with advances and mixed futures as traders watched May and December contracts. Riot of prices reflected bullish demand, with figures showing gains and losses across regions and exchanges, while milling across Liverpool and New Orleans influenced sentiment.
The snippet outlines cotton market activity with prices, shipments, and balances. It references regional suppliers and buyers and notes a period ending with balances and credit figures. Names and places appear obliquely, signaling trading activity and volume without full context.
Cincinnati dispatch reports the death of Mme Periwinkle a renowned yet tragic vaudeville figure. Susanne Martin’s mind faltered after decades of jeers and adulation as her husband’s actions propelled the act, ending with a faded career and a 61-year life.
Special to The Washington Post reports George Ebeling confessed this afternoon to Warren Dickson, Missouri inspector, while others were arrested on suspicion of a Missouri Pacific train holdup near Glencoe. William Lowe and 8 W Emerson denied links. The loot totaled about 300.
A Cincinnati man and four others were indicted by a Hamilton County grand jury on charges of conspiracy and restraint of trade in a scheme tied to obtaining paving contracts over ten years. The defendants, including McGiure and FA Jberharit, allegedly operated a combination to curb competition in building work. Subpoenas were issued for officials and others to appear before the grand jury, with further indictments anticipated.
Fragmented notes describe stock market activity with mentions of gains losses and price levels. References include sectors like agriculture and commodities, some company names and trading indicators, and a sense of fluctuating values across the day.
At a Washington meeting of the Visiting Nurses Association, Nathan Straus announced plans to open an infant milk depot and laboratory in a store at 109 HT Street. The project aims to operate as a philanthropic agency, not as a milk dealer, and to begin in March with machinery arriving next week.
The Knights of Columbus Dis seut of Columbis plan their third annual ball at the New Willard on Monday to benefit Catholic charities of Lngey. State Deputy Donovan convenes a meeting of the city councils committee to finalize preliminary arrangements. Capt James Campbell will lecture at Gonzaga Hall on the Greely relief expedition with illustrated views from his expedition photographs.
In New York a hearing reveals how J Pierpont Morgan was briefly informed by H P Davison of a 37,240,000 transaction involving Ohio and Indiana independent telephone firms. Morgan, in a rush to a luncheon, authorized the deal after Davison explained the principal terms.
The Washington Heights branch held its largest winter meeting last night at the WoCLF building. Mrs Laura Olney presided. Rev De J J Muir spoke on Aids to Temperance, praising societies and church groups for temperance work. The program featured solos by Mrs Cluster and Dr Richard Prindle, with nine members named by Mrs Olney. A social hour and supper followed, hosted by Mrs U T Purts and Mrs Lomi Beall.
Goldenberg has purchased the entire stock of men furnishings from Haysler Ineated at Connecticut avenue. The stock valued at about 7000 was bought at 9 cents on the dollar. The sale opens tomorrow morning at the Goldenberg store on Seventh street with high class merchandise in exclusive styles.
The exhibit by JC Wineman & Co of 914 F Street NW won a gold medal at the national style show in Washington. Designer 4 DeNicola created the winning model shown with a Russian inspired suit and gendarme touches, highlighting the firm’s new ladies tailoring department and promising future designs. A new director for St Aloysius Church, Glenn Ashley of Chicago, will lead the sanctuary at tomorrow’s service.
A early 20th century advice piece urges women to spend less daily than income. It cites examples of thrifty discipline, the “Box” savings method, and the dangers of extravagance. It stresses independence, self respect, and the habit of saving a few cents a day to build funds.
Society notes report Maryland women and millinery trades indignantly oppose a Frostburg bill regulating hats and dress. They vow to fight the measure next session, arguing it undermines women’s sovereignty and could restrict styles like ten inch hats and bonnets. Local clubs urge action to block the bill.
The engagement of Wiss Worothy King of New York to Lurfax Ayres son of the late Col Charles G. Ayres is announced amid family sorrow. Ayres, widowed since last September, and King, 21, are described as devoted. he has a meagre pension and a railway job awaits him. The news notes social disruption and anticipates his focus on work to secure a possible marriage.
Ted Gann and Curtiss performed several flights with a tied rudder to show the plane is not infringing the Wright brothers patent and to counter balancing theories. Augustus Pot, secretary of the Aero Club of America, witnessed the demonstration at the City Park race track New Orleans Pelican. Fights were planned for next Sunday.
A record of 4 minutes 2% seconds for 318 miles by American aviator Sands at Heliopolis Wednesday was beaten by Leblon a Frenchman who completed the distance in 4 minutes % seconds. Egypt has not proved the ideal aviation country and winds have hindered attempts to fly around the pyramids.
Boone Iowa fed M Milton Logan sr foreman and sole survivor of the Armstrong murder jury died at 99. Lincoln as attorney used an almanac to prove no moon lit the night a witness swore to seeing the murderer, matching the almanac to break the case.
New York dated February 1 reports former Arkansas senator W. D. Snow died at his Hackensack New Jersey home at age 78. He was son of Josiah Snow founder of the Detroit Tribune and had long ties to Pine Bluff Arkansas. Snow served in the state senate and held various military posts, with a career spanning journalism and public service. His wife had died a month earlier and he never recovered.
The government in Rome plans a $600000 subsidy for Italian shipping and proposes bills to enhance railway labor departments, aid in rebuilding oil towns and villages, establish a cooperative work bank with $3,000,000 initial capital, and tighten control of foreign insurance firms. The piece also discusses aviation policy ahead of the international meet, Wright brothers’ stance on participation, and potential foreign entries.
A wage agreement ends strike threats as telegraphers and station agents of the Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pacific Railroad sign for a 10 percent wage increase. The deal averts a potential work stoppage and stabilizes pay for February payrolls.
The Washington Post reports in Durango Mesico dated Feb 11 that a strange disease has appeared in Parrilia, causing many deaths. Physicians are unable to check its rapid progress as the beds fill and the town mourns amid warnings.
London news reports art critic Carew Martin committed for trial in Bow Street Court on a charge of misappropriating funds from the Royal Society of Artists of which he has been secretary since 1894. He must furnish a bond of 10,000 pounds. The case concerns Browmekar contest interests.
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