Weevil Marching Into Mississippi Threatens Cotton Lands
W D Hunter, heading the pot weevil probe in the South, warns that the pest has advanced fifty miles eastward into the Yazoo delta lowlands along the Mississippi River. He notes fertile, low lands worth about $100 an acre and predicts widespread damage across Southern states unless a new control method is found. He plans to return to Texas after weeks in Washington.
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MW. Onunter
Washington
Texas
Mr. Hunter
Mississippi River
Louisiana
Mississippi
Yazoo
Hunter
Hadley Ready to Resume Standard Oil Inquiry
Missouri Attorney General Hadley led a Standard Oil inquiry in New York with Commissioner Sanborn, but the hearing moved to tomorrow due to a holiday oversight. Several witnesses were marked in default for missing today’s session, including Henry W. Rogers and John D. Archbald. An adjournment was taken until tomorrow after counsel Kohn noted the issue.
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New York
Hadley
Missouri
Frederick H. Sanborn
Kohn
Kenry W. Rogers
William G
Rack
John D. Archbald
James A. Wale Hampton
Howard Page
J 0. Barstow
Sanbern
Two Claim to Office Sparks Labor Order Battle
A disputed fight over the general secretaryship of the Knights of Labor continues as Thomas J. Canning and Chamberlain claim the top post. Justice Wright postponed the hearing to February 28 to allow changes in pleadings amid ongoing quo warranto actions. The long series of appeals traces back years through state and federal courts, with different factions vying for control. Additionally, Edward A. Viandy was named general manager of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway, succeeding W. H. Marshall who resigned to head the American Locomotive Works Company. Church of the Pilgrims Incorporated elected trustees B Basse L A Farnham and F E Brown. incorporators include W J Simonds Allan Clough Edwin D Parnham Irving P Tads Mrs P B Tucker and S KR Blanchird.
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Tho Se
United Station
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Agane Isa
Uc Lh
Varia
Equil
Anderson
Burns
Hawes
Court of Appeals
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District of Columbia
Supreme Court of the United States
Cleveland
Web
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Hands
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American U Locomoti Works Company
Church of the Pilgrims
Church of the Pilgrims (Congregational
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FE. H. Brown
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Allan ©. Clough
Edwin D. Parnham
Trving P. Tads
PB. Tucker
KR. Blanchird
Defense of Negro Education Address to Manassas Industrial School
Booker Wastingten will address the directors of the Manassas Industrial School at the First Congregational Church on Tenth and G streets tomorrow night to argue that negro education is not a failure. Justice David J. Brewer of the U S Supreme Court will preside.
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Booker “&. Wastingten
Manassas Indusrial School
First Congregational Church
Tenth
Wall Street Gains as Washington Gas Leads Trading Surge
Trading on the Stock Exchange surged with Washington Gas stock as the day’s centerpiece. A block of 1,120 shares changed hands, prices climbed from 6134 to 617 and then to 6214 amid heavy buying. Bonds totalled 9600 and total stocks 1870 shares traded, with Lanston rising above 15 and Greene Copper rights exchanging hands at 2 despite unlisted status.
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Stock Exchange
Washington Gas
Exchange
Lanston
Washington Stock Exchange Bid and Quote Snapshot
Yesterday's trading listed numerous prices across Washington area utilities, railroads, banks, and bonds. Key figures include Washington Gas at 61 percent, Capital Traction at 146, Washington Railway and Electric common 20 at 1000, and Metropolitan Railroad bonds around 108. Record also notes District of Columbia bonds and various title and trust stocks, with mixed activity across the market.
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Potomac Wtric Light
Capital Traction
Washington Railway and Electric Preferred
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Security Storage Warehouse
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Riggs National Work
Washington Cal
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Colmbia
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Georgetown Gas
Mergenthaler Linotype
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pocks—Greene Consolidated Copper
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Washington Market
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
Realty Appraisal and Agency Company
Mitchell Mining Company
Southern Public Service Corporation
Conference on Municipal Statistics Opens at Arlington Hotel
The Will Talk City Accounts conference begins at 10 in the Arlington Hotel banquet hall under Census Bureau auspices. Prominent officials from across the country are expected, with welcome by H. R. B. Macfarland and S. N. D. North. Secretary Metcalf will miss addresses due to out of town engagements. attendees include high officials from Navy, New York, Cambridge, Lincoln, Rochester, Charleston, Boston, Cheyenne, New York City, St Paul, Raleigh, Chelsea, Pawtucket, Shreveport, Roanoke, and more.
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Arlington Hotel
Census Bureau
H. RB
Macfarland
N. D. North
Victor If Metcalf
Department of Commer and Labor
Parte
Navy Department
National Municipal League
Herman J. Metz
New York
Guty
Lawrene McGann
Upham
Cambridge
Thomas N. Pratt
Lincoln
Nebr
George B. Williams
Rochester
N.Y
Tea
Charleston
3. C
Win FE
Wartwell
Boston
Herry Tienderson
Chey Wo
Richard M. Chapman
Duncan Maclnees
New York City
Outs Betz
St. Paul
Min BR
FL Dixon
Raleigh
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Thomas B. Frost
Chelsea
MM. . Rex
Pawtucket
R. Reeves
Shreveport
J. Shepherd
Buff
W. EL. Ketas
Roanoke
Market Basket Prospects for Week Seen Discouraging
The Market Basket reports a discouraging outlook for four good market days, with weather a key factor. Prices may fall before Saturday, while beans are scarce and celery wholesale prices have risen. the fruit market is steady with no new varieties. Shad grows plentiful as Potomac fish disappear, poultry prices stay steady with a rise ahead. Center Market draws crowds on Sundays as tourists admire stalls, while traders amuse themselves at buyers’ reactions to beans cabbage lettuce and fruit. Students of human nature study the customers, gaining insights from the daily market bustle.
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Florida
Virginia
West Virgina
Southwest Virginia
North Caroline
New York State
Suits for Damage to Boats and Other Local Affairs
Justice Anderson and a circuit court jury began trial of John Cumber land Son v Brennan Construction for $24,000 in damages to boats on the Potomac River alleged from asphalt works flow last spring. Defense cites accident from a defective valve. Trial expected two to three days. Attorneys Linking Clephane for plaintiffs and Hamilton Culbert for defense. Also notes postal receipts up 14 percent in January from 1908. Atlanta office gains. Orthoede Greek Church incorporation. list of officers. and a consent verdict in Circuit Court No. 3 for Jackson Boney against the District of Columbia for $3,500 after a sewer explosion.
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Justice Anderson
Circuit Court No
John Cumberland & Son
Brennan Construction Company
Potomac River
Charles Linking
Wloc
Clephane
Hamilton and
Culbert
Tce Alderson
Jackson Boney
District of Columbia
Boney
Second and
M Streets
Dislel
Plan to Keep Up Cotton in Southern Market
Atlanta February 12 Presigen Harvie Jordan of the Southern Cotton Association announced an agreement with an Eastern syndicate led by KE. R. Thomas to buy 60 000 bales of middling cotton from Southern planters at a minimum 18 cents a pound. Deliveries to interior port points by July 1 1966, with option to cover August and September crops at market prices not below the minimum. The plan does not affect holders demanding 15 cents now. New York bankers will finance fully. Option contracts will be sent to growers upon request.
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Presigen
Harvie Jordan
Southern Cotton Association
KE. R. Thomas
New York
Southern
Bay Shore Indebtedness Sparks Sale Postponement Clash
Federal Judge Waddill settled questions in the Bay Shore Railroad receivership amid competing Philadelphia interests Burr Brown Lloyd and Smith Co with Burr withdrawing a priority objection and appealing. Smith Co agreed to cover $102,000 collateral debt while Burr held $85,000. Government receipts and expenditures totals noted include $1,174,837 in bank notes redeemed and $2,370,000 in outlays.
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Norfolk
Waddill
Bay Shore Railroad
Burr, Brown & Lloyd
Edward B. Smith & Co
Philadelphia
Burr
Wright & Snyder
Smith & Co
Washington cattle market shows firmer high grade prices
Market remains firm on high grade cattle with heavy demand causing a slight price rise. Undergrades hold, choice calves light receipts and active, sheep and lambs scarce and sought. Hogs and calves show varied per hundredweight prices, cows range from prime to old and dry. Toledo reports and regional quotes follow.
Glover Maintenance Suit Alleges Cruelty and Nonsupport
Eula M. J. Glover filed a maintenance suit against John L. Glover yesterday. The couple, married in March WIc, lived together until about a year ago. She cites cruelty and nonsupport in her petition, with attorney John W. Patterson on record.
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Eula M. J. Glover
John L. Glover
Wic
John W. Patterson
Will of Charles F Rabbitt Leaves Estate to Sister Ida
In a will dated October 2h, Charles F. Rabbitt names his sister Ida Rabbitt as the sole beneficiary with the exception of a bequest of SF to his brother James A. Rabbitt. Ida Rabbitt is also named executrix, the document filed yesterday for probate indicates.
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James A. Rabbitt
Charles F. Rabbitt
Ida Rabbit Miss Rabbiut
Uxecutrix
Bank of France Note Issue Raised to One Billion Sixteen
In Paris on February 12 the government enacted a bill increasing the Bank of France note issue from 1 000 600 000 to 1 160 000 000 francs. The act passed final legislative stage February 9 and was issued today.
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Faris
Bank of France
Ap.va
American Express Co
Washington Produce Market Prices and Live Poultry Report
The Washington market shows quiet wholesale activity across categories. Vegetables and fruits move at scarce Southern goods, while live poultry and dressed meats show variable demand with prices ranging for turkeys, chickens, ducks, and hams.
Live Stock Markets Report From Chicago and Hallimere
Chicago receipts show cattle 16 000 head with prices for steers cows heifers and bulls listed. Hogs 62 000 head steady with varied weights and packers quotations. Sheep receipts 5900 head firm with sheep yearlings and lambs priced. Hallimere totals for hogs sheep and calves weekly figures with regional price ranges and comparisons.
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Chicego
Baltimore Markets Report Amid Steady Prices
Baltimore market notes show butter and cheese largely unchanged with varied packaging from fancy imitation to creamery. Dried fruits and sugar steady with demand solid, while grape fruit boxes fetch mixed prices in the exchange, reflecting broad market steadiness.
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Baltimore
Pru
California
Florida
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