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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1909
Page
8
A Washington dispatch notes early week stock prices rising on modest activity as the steel industry faces requests from larger trusts to maintain prices. Bond financing and Southern Pacific issue developments spark concern among investors amid mixed signals about steel demand and future output.
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Ant Pain Pills as a sovereign remedy for headaches neuralgia sciatica backaches and nerve troubles. It claims quick nerve relief with no stomach upset and assures a money back guarantee if the first package does not help.
In recent days trade sentiment shifts as managers at The Steel Corporation discuss price stability versus market demands. The piece notes possible price changes, contract protections for buyers, and the impact of tariffs and favorable weather on business prospects, including railroad earnings and cotton goods. Daniel F Kell o
The United States Steel Corporation moves to capture all merchant steel business as open market returns. Carnegie Steel booked more orders on a Saturday than last year, pricing cuts and aggressive selling to beat independents. Orders from St Louis and Buffalo signal pressure, with several Western bids kept private as “too rabid” to reveal. Major rail steel makers United States Steel, Pennsylvania Steel, Bethlehem, Cambria, and Lathropanna pledge to hold price at 28 dollars per ton.
George V Walker, comedian, star opposite Bert Williams in Bandana Land, was taken from Dayton to a New York sanitarium for mental trouble after a three day engagement. He repeatedly forgot lines and showed strange behavior, with a threat specialist advising rest and medical care as his fear of losing prestige grew.
William Tow a farmer at Frannaxha Springs obtains an absolute divorce from Grave Fox after her elopement with Torbert Taft. Taft faced a prior suit for desertion of affection, paid a five dollar judgment, and left with Mrs Fox. The divorce awarded custody to Tow a. Taft and Mrs Fox reportedly fled to Ohio.
King Alfonso attended a service at the Cathedral of St Maritim where sacred vessels presented by Queen Isabella were used. He later watched Swiss and Norwegian military teams compete in skiing at Raux Boynes, shaking hands with Lt. Orre and praising the sport before departing for San Sebastian via Biarritz.
London reports a favorable money market outlook with the Bank of England’s reserve rising and ready access to metal from mines. Demand centers on Argentina’s large wheat shipments. a rate cut remains unlikely amid strong tax collection and shifting continental sentiment. Berlin’s steel news dampens market spirits, while Paris signals calm with Bulgaria independence potential on the horizon.
Reports from Cara describe a strike by physicians and nurses in several hospitals after authorities failed to supply adequate food and medicines. On board the Prins Willem IV arriving from Venezuela, passengers said about nine patients were left starving and without necessities of life as the ship departed.
Final arrangements completed by committees for the second annual charity ball at the Arlington Hotel tonight. The Marine Band directed by Santelmann will perform with the grand march starting at 9 o'clock.
Emperor Ferdinand arrives in St Petersburg for Grand Duke Vladimir's funeral as Nicholas bypasses Archduke Friedrich for priority. Ceremony features guard salutes, church rites, and a formal dinner at Tsarkoe Selo while the empress misses events due to illness.
Readers seek guidance on pension options under 1907 1901 acts for Civil War and Spanish American War service. Questions cover eligibility for widows pensions and restoration, start dates for payments, and how remarriage or age affects entitlements. The Pension Office replies with specifics on service days, dates, and filing rules.
Special Cable reports Rome tech 2 Lieut Comd Belknap heading American naval attachés to Naples to oversee 300 wooden houses sent by the U S government for quake victims. Three fifths destined for Megsma with a street likely to bear an American name Elena for the rest. Two fifths to near Reggio di Calabria. Italian facilities will assist loading tents and housing. Belknap to hire 13 carpenters in Naples under two American master carpenters. first shipment due tomorrow.
Jim Jeffres claims Jack Johnson would demand a colored referee if he fought him, arguing Johnson could not be heavyweight champion with a white referee. He suggests he would be champion if he reentered the ring and would face a colored referee choice, reflecting racial tensions in boxing discourse. Also mentions Swift Company's beer sales in Weslington, DC.
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