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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1909

Page

17

Carnegie idea error nobody can regulate price

Professor Seligman of Columbia disputes Andrew Carnegie's plan for industrial regulation. He argues monopolies should be checked by government and competition but warns price controls fail, citing past attempts as likely to falter and ridiculed by economists including William Sumner of Yale.

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Obituary notices and family announcements from a late February issue

A fragmented OCR page lists multiple obituaries and notices. It mentions deaths and survivors including Mrs tieitger Geiger and George Bond, with references to residences on Canal and Delaware avenues, a February 14 service, and mentions of other neighbors and funeral arrangements. The text also notes christenings, marriages, and community recognitions along with various street addresses and church ties.

Tore Delaware St Deminkc Sioy Sunda Kebruaey Fleet Ake Canal Rloteg noWeln Debra Tom Relutyes Tom Relutyes and Friends Houdyamvike Doty Tates Papel Sanday Pal Pou Sveael Wilow Sof Nedunger Terion Ali Mehmee Proton

In Memoriam and Death Notices Summary

Fragmented obituary text notes a memorial and marriage death notices across papers such as Washington, Flint, and Saint Paul sources. The garbled OCR mentions Francis and Arlington related items, with return nudges to conscribe notices and legal traditions across residents and events.

Obituary of Local Funeral Directors and Embalmers

A list of funeral directors and embalmers with addresses and contact details appears, including William Les, John R Wright Co, R F Harvey, S J Sardo & Co, Thos A Costello, Frank Geier's Sons, W R Speare, and Geo P Zurhorst, placing emphasis on services, livery, premises, and operating hours across Washington area addresses. The garbled OCR preserves names and firms, noting open days, telephone references, and connections to livery and hearsal services.

William Les Erin Price Town John R Wright H Sardo & CO Piona Lincoln Thos Sergeon Cain Thos A. Costello Funfpal Meatmet Frank F Street N. W Geo P Zurhorst Watarer Byralmir Firaliowics Frey Fustral

Carnegie on Regulation and Competition in Prices

The speaker argues fixed prices are impractical for government to enforce and warns against artificial monopolies. He asserts ongoing steel and oil competition, questions Carnegie’s socialist leanings, and urges public accounting for railroads and public services to foster healthy competition.

Greensboro for Capital Bill Dominates North Carolina Legislature

Special to The Washington Pear Staleigh NC reports a bill to move the capital to Greensboro will be introduced in the legislature with a public vote planned. Also measures to fund solicitors, require water testing, widen schoolbook aid for indigent children, regulate nonalcoholic drink manufacturing, and issue bonds to enlarge the State Capitol were discussed or passed.

Washington Pear Staleigh Greensboro Senate

Court of Appeals Recovers Opinions On Several Cases

The United States circuit court of appeals in Richmond Va issues opinions in Walter A Wood Co vs HM Eubanks enstee of Implement and Supply Co bankrupt. Buggy Co vs A Riaud trustee John L James. Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co vs W Ragland. arguments heard by Judge Pritchard and others with officials from Norfolk and Wilmington involved. cases sent back for remand.

Nervous weakness relief promise from Dr Miles Nervine

An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as a cure for unstrung nerves and related symptoms. It claims the product soothes irritated nerves, boosts nerve energy, and can restore appetite and calm. A testimonial from A. C. Cle of Rockingham, NC says a single bottle helped, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Miles A. C. Cle Rockingham N. C

Swamp-Rest advertised for kidney and bladder relief

A health notice urges prompt care for bladder and kidney troubles. It promotes Swamp-Rest as a broad remedy from Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York, claiming it rebuilds the system and reaches the disease seat. A free sample bottle offer and a booklet are mentioned with details to cite The Washington Daily Post.

Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. Y Washington Daily Post

Skin grafting saves life at Baltimore hospital

City Hospital surgeons after eight months grafted skin to Raymond Howard a 4 year old burned in a gas line explosion. Skin from puppies and an amputation grafts covered the back arms and legs as doctors straightened the boy and marked progress toward recovery.

Baltimore City Hospital Raymond Howard

Bishop Hoss Rally After Johns Hopkins Surgery

Baltimore February 13 Bishop E E Hoss of the Methodist Episcopal Church South underwent a lengthy operation at Johns Hopkins Hospital for intestinal trouble. The procedure extended nearly two hours as surgeons found his condition worse than expected. He rests easier this evening and his prognosis is hopeful. More than a hundred telegrams of sympathy arrived from across the country.

Baltimore E E Hoss Methodist Episcopal Church South Johns Hopkins Hospital Hoss Wiile

Pupils Suspended At West Virginia High School

Special to The Washington Post Moundsville West Virginia February 15. The entire high school except for four pupils was suspended by the faculty after students refused to attend, claiming a holiday. Students remained on the premises and shouted lines as the primary and intermediate schools closed. No session was held.

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Maryland Happenings and Fire News From Baltimore and County

Andrew Carnegie offers to cover half the cost of a new pipe organ for Harlem Park M E Church in Baltimore after a December fire. The church will raise 1600 of the 3200 organ price. Fire destroyed the store and residence of William A Smith at Mayo in Anne Arundel county late Sunday night with origin undetermined. An oil explosion caused excitement in a free quantity incident. Adjutant General Warfield received a letter from The first independent battalion of artillery Cumberland seeking to attend the inauguration with the Maryland National Guard and be assigned near the first separate company. A fingerprint case identifies Newton C Tucker as the man who swapped a suitcase with Federal Judge George Gray. the War Department says the true mover is Emmett E Witherspon, a deserter from Coast Artillery.

Andrew Carnegie Harlem Park M. E Baltimore William A Smith Mayo Anne Arundel County Warfield First Independent Battalion of Artillery Cumberland Maryland National Guard Newton C Tucker George Gray War Department Emmett E Witherspon Company 120 Coast Artillery U S. A Fort Strong Mags

Both Seek Divorce in Washington Post Report

Rosa Landau of Washington DC sues Julius Landau, foreman at a local printing plant, in Winchester Virginia for divorce alleging repeated beatings during fits of tempers and threats to kill her if she stays at home. She seeks alimony of 19 dollars weekly and counsel fees. Landau has filed a cross bill through counsel.

Washington Post Winchester Rosa Landau Washington Julius Landau Landau

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