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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1909

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Steel Prices Shake Trade War Fears Amid Tariff Turmoil

In Pittsburgh and across the industry, fear of tariff changes sparks a price war as steel producers cut prices to hold customers. Gary’s Steel Corporation signals open market policy while independents worry about profits and market access amid fierce negotiations and widespread conferences.

Gary The Steel Corporation Pittsburg Manu Nelleye Olal Bibert Porto Maleum Lothar New York United States Steel Corporation Jones & Laughlin Ptvel Jones & Odaangitin Jones & Laughlin Carnegie Steel Company 1 Corporation Trust

Bulgaria Seeks Recognition and Balkan Tensions Rise

Reports from Sofia claim Russia Britain and France may recognize Bulgaria independence and Ferdinand’s kingly status to ease eastern questions. Delays risk a Balkan peace breach as talks stall over Turkey issues while an imperial train heads to St Petersburg for Ferdinand’s expected reception. Carl Lovse to die in electric chair after New York killings. Baltimore and Return Saturdays via Pennsylvania Railroad available.

Fons Bulyana Trance Lingpe Turkey Balkans Sofia Bulgaria Russia France Great Britain St Petersburg Ferdinand St. Petersbur Nicholas Sheremetios Gen Struker New York Carl Lovse F W Loose Yale Sing Sing

Taft Attended Cincinnati Dinner by the Knockers Club

President elect William H Taft was the guest of Cincinnati's business elites at the Knockers annual dinner. A private ceremony featured satirical stunts, Uncle Sam and Miss Columbia, and mock foreign envoys. Taft declined to speak, amid humorous tributes and pointed quips about his future presidency.

Cincinnati Turkey Europe Ohio Pries William H Taft Lta Eitzen Taft Sam Columbia Mens Club William Senate Miss Columbia Serman Edward England Little Charlie White House Charlie Persia Knox Thas Bunch Pennylvania Pixe Dis

Libel case indictments certified in New York hearings set

United States District Attorney Baker and staff prepared for a New York hearing next Tuesday before Commissioner Shields for libel indictments against Joseph Pulitzer and others from the New York World and Indianapolis News. Warrants have not yet been served as courtesy to defense, with service expected by next Monday.

New York United States Baker Joseph Pulitzer New York World World Caleb M van Hamm Robert A Lyman Delavan Smith Charles Wiliams Indianapolis News Brias District Grand Jury Onj Lietow Gould Stuart McNamara McNamara Shields Justice Gould Indianapolis Chicago Gisantear Shieffs

Pastor Accuser Dies in Self Inflicted Poisoning

Chicago February 19 Mrs V C Bank Fenner widow of a former church employee died at a city hospital from poison self harm after being convicted a week earlier of attempting extortion against Rev Perley Powers She earlier tried suicide by ether inhalation and later ingested corrosive sublimate tablets before death

Chicago Mra C Bank Fen[ner Perley Powers

King Alfonso visits yacht and Wright aeroplane plans

Special to The Washington Post reports King Alfonso of Spain traveling incognito to Pasajes to inspect the yacht Hispania slated for Cowes in July and then to Pau to view the Wright aeroplane. He reportedly promised his mother not to resume air travel. The item also notes a Baltimore and Ohio rail fare of $1.25 to Baltimore and beyond tomorrow.

Washington Post Paris Alfonso Spain Pasajes Hispania Cowes Pau

Mrs Gould Supervising Work in Gould Estate Deposition

New deposition filed in Howard Gould and Mrs Katherine E Clemmons Gould case reveals gardener James Marlborough recounts rose garden work under Mrs Gould and daily estate inspections at Castle Gould Port Washington Long Island. He denies knowledge of any actor Farnum and notes Mrs Gould’s generally proper conduct.

Washington New York Howard Gould Katherine E Clemmons Gould James Marlborough Castle Gould Port Washington Long Island Gould Supreme Court Gerard Delancey

Consent in Law Court Hearings for Sylvia Wilks

New York February report on financier Mrs. Hetty Green testing the suitability of her daughter Sylvia’s fiancé Matthew Wilks. Cross-examination covers banking real estate and coupon matters as Green weighs consent to the match. Green praises Wilks yet insists on deeper knowledge, noting stock market views and her plain living. She describes her own frugal life and pride in her daughter and son-in-law prospects. Green recalls airship interests and her long stewardship beyond 80, asserting independence from scandal and her Quaker faith.

Washington Post New York Matthew Aator Winks National Park Bank Witkn Hetty Green Wilks Hoboken Ferry Landing Mrs Green Wilke Sylvia Langdon Plaza Hotel Green

Taxicab strike violence wounds two drivers in Washington

Unidentified attackers hurled bricks at two Terminal Taxicab Company cabs injuring drivers, including president R C Wilson and Harry E Duckstein. Police offer reward for suspects as arrests unfold, while manager Fickling explains wage change aims to boost driver earnings under a 20 percent commission plan adopted after past wage trials.

Harry E. Duckstein Manager Fickling R C Wilson Harry E Duckstein New Hampshire Avenue Harry E Hyde Union Station Sixth Precinct Land Hydes Duckstein Sergi Evans Fifth Street Massachusetts Avenue Marine Dastel Lieut Peck Sylvester Jeremah Pickling Ernest Burgdorf Aery Stable Burgdorf Fickling Ineéry New York Philadelphia Chicago Washington Company Bose

Explosion in Maryland public school panics five hundred pupils

Ballmore Maryland February 19 a gas stove explosion in public school No 22 at Ramsay and Scott streets sent about 500 children into a panic. Pupils leapt from windows jammed doorways but no fatalities or serious injuries were reported as pedestrians aided the escape and teachers restrained the crowd. The building had been condemned as unsafe and the cause remained unclear though a stove may have been turned on too high.

Ballmore Ramsay and Scott Streets Pers Emiden

Oaths of Priests Changed By Vatican Edict

In Philadelphia February 1 the Reverend Hote Huser TD reports a Vatican document via Apostolic Delegate Falconio that broadens American Catholic clergy ordination and extends the oath to a more general service. This marks a shift from propaganda jurisdiction to the regular Roman tribunal.

Rome Phuladelpha Hote Huser Trang Falconio Vatican Cathars Clergs United States

Tigers to replace Lions at Nassau Hall entrance

Princeton announces removal of the Class of 1878 bronze lions at Nassau Hall and installation of tigers. A $109000 subscription funds the project, with tigers three feet long and one and a half feet high, overseen by committee members Bridges Cutler Farr Halsey Isham Wilderall and McCormick.

Princeton Nou Wen Nassau Hall Princeton University Woodrow Wilton Tigers Hugh Robert Bridges Cornelius Cutler John Farr Woodruff Halsey Wiliam B Isham Jr Wiliam R Wilderall New York Cyrus H McCormick Chicago

Sunday bill to build canal and offices in district

Government plans allocation of 33.6 million for canal and scattered district bureaus with construction costs of 2.5 million. Authorization includes 1 million to remove wreck in Havana harbor and 3.5 million for public domain protection. Proposals set 1 million for protecting vacation payments to government employees and Secret Service limitations.

Maine Havana Harbor

TOME INSTITUTE NEW HEAD AND FISCAL DISCUSSIONS

The House heard the sundry civil appropriation bill from the committee on appropriations. It outlines a current year total of 62,268,823 dollars for fluid laws and related items, with several large construction and support programs, including the Panama Canal and government service limits. Debate centers on railroads, budget ceilings, and the administration’s proposed uses, with Roosevelt and the Speaker linked to decisions. The discussion notes the need for funding for internal improvements, land management, and public domain protection, plus staff and printing office reforms. Also, Bishop E. S. Hoss of the Methodist Episcopal Church South was reported improving at Johns Hopkins, likely to be discharged within a month.

House Cinmatte Roosevelt Tui Peblu Tia Thomas Stockham Baker Co- Fei Port Deposit Baker Covet Ie Anita Bishop Hoss Baltimore E& E Hoss Methodist Episcopal Church South Johna Hopkin Hospital

North Carolina naval brigade heads to Washington for vessel request

Adit Gen Robertson and Capt Daniels lead the North Carolina naval brigade to petition the Navy Department for a suitable vessel. The force, six divisions strong with 200 officers, seeks a permanent appropriation. the current fiscal year exhausts the appropriation amid a $500,000 deficit. The bill raises Panama Canal bonds to 16 billion and imposes new prohibitions on longevity and over days. The Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company may spend 180,000 for a Thomas Jefferson monument in St. Louis. The city must

Washington Post Raleigh Robertson Daniels North Carolina Naval Brigade Washington Navy Department Naval Milieta Department of Commerce and Labor Department Panama Canal Louisians Purchase Exposition Company

Baltimore and Return Offer Stumbles in Hazy Ad Blurb

A fragmented local note cites a Baltimore return fare of 1.35 and references a weekend timetable. The text is garbled with stray phrases and unclear routes, showing an improvised transit promo with missing details and crooked wording.

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