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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1909

Page

8

Carnegie idea error nobody can regulate price

Prof Seligman of Columbia argues that natural and legal monopolies should be government restrained by competition, yet price regulation for steel and oil would fail. Yale economist Sumner doubts Carnegie's plan, saying a commission to fix prices cannot work and would be a ridiculous undertaking.

Prof. Seligman Columbia Pointe Qut New Haven Fed Wiliam ' R Sumner Yale Iacuss Andrew Carnegie Beune Seligman Eonomi Columbia University Economisto Carnegie Carneme United States Steel Corporation Standard of Company United States

Fragmented obituary notices and birth records from old newspaper page

A garbled OCR list records various obituaries and birth notices dated February including names such as Jose P Mcordova and Loreen, with scattered addresses and residential details. The fragment preserves mentions of deaths, weddings, and ceremonies, but readable facts are limited and largely obscured.

In Memoriam and Death Notices Fragment Summary

Fragmentary note references obituaries and marriage notices from members of the Washington area, listing names and dates in a faded fashion. It cites multiple newspapers and date references and hints at memorials and public death notices without clear details.

Funeral Directors and Undertakers Listed in City Directory

An index of local funeral directors and embalmers with addresses and phone numbers. Names include William Les, John R Wright Co, R F Harvey’s Sons, WM H Sardo & Co, Thos A Costello, Frank Geier’s Sons, W R Speare, Frank A Speare, Geo Zurchorst, and others with street locations and contact details.

William Les Erin Price Town John R Wright H Sardo & CO Piona Lincoln Sergeon Cain Thos A. Costello Funfpal Meatmet Frank Geier’s Sons R. Speare N. W StreCy Tolacs Sonabie Speare Mery MRL Geo. P Zurhorst US Watarer Byralmir Firaliowics Canitot Frey Fustral

Prices and regulation debate on monopolies and competition

The speaker argues that fixing prices is impractical and politically absurd. Natural monopolies like railways must be regulated, but artificial monopolies are unlikely to sustain high prices. Competition remains in steel and oil, and government price regulation risks stifling initiative. Public accountability and corporate charter transparency are favored to foster healthy competition.

Carnegie United States Steel Corporation Australia New Zealand Ita Scope

Greensboro for Capital Moves in NC Legislature

Special to The Washington Pear Staleigh NC reports a bill to move the capital to Greensboro and a plebiscite asking voters their stance. Senate measures were also introduced to fund solicitors at $120 weekly from the state treasury, plus bills on water testing, schoolbook aid for indigents, nonalcoholic beverage controls, capital expansion bonds, increased fusion funds, and drainage district bond issuance. The night session discussed and passed the drainage district proposal despite questions on land value.

Washington Pear Staleigh Greensboro Senate

Court of Appeals Opinions From Richmond Va Feb 13

United States circuit court of appeals issued opinions in multiple bankruptcy and transport cases. Walter A Wood Company versus H M Eubanks trustee of the Implement and Supply Company and related matters were reviewed with remands. The Buggy Company versus A Riaud trustee of John L James bankruptcy, and Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company versus Waverley N Ragland were argued by Willam H White Jr and Water El Taylor for appellant, RT Thorp for appellee, with Judge Pritchard presiding.

Nervine Claim Appeals to Strength and Sleep

An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy for nervous exhaustion poor appetite headaches and sleeplessness describing rapid relief. A testimonial from A C Cle of Rockingham North Carolina says the product cured him in a short time and promises a money back guarantee if the first bottle does not help.

Miles A. C. Cle Rockingham N. C

Swamp-Rest Promises Kidney and Bladder Relief

A Washington Daily Post readers note urges prompt attention to bladder and kidney troubles. It promotes Swamp-Rest as a remedy and offers a free sample bottle from Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York, with a booklet on kidney and bladder health.

Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. Y Washington Daily Post

Skin grafting saves life for burned Baltimore lad

City Hospital surgeons in Baltimore report eight months of grafting skin from humans and puppies saved Raymond Howard, a four year old burned in a July explosion. After initial straightening under anesthesia, grafts from a white woman's amputated skin and from a crushed foot were applied to his back arms and legs. new skin formed and continued until the boy could be fully covered, with doctors saying the fight is won.

Baltimore City Hospital Raymond Howard

Bishop Hoss Rally at Johns Hopkins Hospital

Bishop E E Hoss of the Methodist Episcopal Church South underwent a two hour operation for intestinal trouble at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Surgeons found his condition worse than expected but he rested easier that evening and remained hopeful despite the serious illness. Over 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 as high school remains closed in Moundsville

Special to The Washington Post reports that the entire high school, except some pupils, was suspended after students refused to attend, claiming a holiday. Faculty say students lingered on premises shouting discontent, delaying any session for the day in Moundsville West Virginia.

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Carnegie Funds Half Of Organ Purchase For Baltimore Church

Andrew Carnegie offers to cover one half of the 3200 organ cost for Harlem Park M E Church in Baltimore after a December fire destroyed the previous instrument. Congregation to raise 1600 toward the replacement as plans move forward in the wake of the blaze. Local fires and incidents also noted in Anne Arundel County and Cumberland area, with various investigations and guard affairs referenced.

Andrew Carnegie Harlem Park M. E Baltimore William A Smith Mayo Anne Arundel County

Both Seek Divorce in Virginia Suit

Rosa Landau of Washington DC filed for divorce from Julius Landau a Fairfax area foreman alleging beatings during fits of temper and threats to kill her if she stayed in the house She seeks alimony of 19 dollars weekly and counsel fees Julius Landau has filed a cross bill through counsel in Winchester Virginia notes that the filing is in the special 10 rne Washington Post.

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