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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1908
Page
19
The market shows signs of checked contraction while the New York bond sale enjoyed strong demand. Investors remain cautious due to unfavorable earnings reports and the broader economic outlook, with government funding needs and shifting security movements signaling continued weakness ahead.
The week saw rally talk on foreign bourses amid sharp copper price declines. Market observers note uncertainty in equities and commodities, with reports of political and economic tensions influencing trading. Investors remained cautious as currency and metal markets fluctuated through Thursday.
Delegates and city leaders in Alexandria celebrate George Washingtons Birthday as James Ro Caton promotes a house resolution linking to a constitutional section limiting property owner assessments for street improvements to no more than a set percentage. The measure, supported by city officials, aims to share costs and foster public improvements while the parade and Sunday revival services proceed with broad civic praise.
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Mrs Barberee died at her daughter Mrs James Ho Jones home this afternoon in her seventy seventh year. A widow of renowned sculptor Willim Randolph Hambre of Jura Virginia, she left works such as The Coquette The Star of the West The Lost Pleiad and The Young American. Survived by daughters Mrs Jones near Dawsonville and Mrs Lane of Mount Vernon plus sons Clifford Barbee of New York Herbert Barbee and two sisters Mrs Elizabetherry and Mrs Lanza Perry of Luray Virginia.
George Nive, 23, stage manager, died early this morning under suspicious circumstances at a theater. Authorities believe he may have been poisoned with whisky given by supposed friends after falling ill while at work last night. The incident prompted a police investigation as details remain unclear.
Magnate Harriman fined by rivals as Fish accuses him of duplicity and vows a federal injury case will reveal the true destiny of Illinois Central ownership. The suit seeks to prevent voting stock transfer while Union Pacific accelerates board control amid contested claims and corporate hegemony.
Reports from several Virginia and North Carolina markets show heavy leaf tobacco sales with prices steady to firm despite damp weather. Richmond, South Boston, Petersburg, and Danville warehouses logged higher weekly receipts. buyers anticipate record seasonal totals as farmers prepare for peak shipments and expect better prices next week.
Special to The Washington Post reports Bloomtown station in Accomac County will be renamed Make Me Park after February 24. Rev Henry C McCook founded Presbyterianism in America and uncovered Rev Francis Makemie’s unmarked grave at Holgen Creek. A monument funded by McCook will be dedicated likely in May with national Presbyterian representation expected.
Special to The Washington Fest reports Taft aligned Republicans held 2% primaries across Hocking county to pick delegates for a Harrisonburg county convention and then for a Luray March 11 congressional convention. Anti organization claims of ballot returns delay and clock tampering emerge as Keezer Dutrow Ott led the anti group.
Detective D O Baldwin returns from the Argentine Republic with Moses Faris, accused of killing Frank Assaid last March in Roanoke. Faris claims self defense after being attacked with a knife and notes he feared Syrians could capture him. He was arrested in Chitcito Argentina with papers from the United States and brought back after four months of court proceedings.
In Fayetteville North Carolina on February 23 an armed incident left Police Chief Fames Benton fatally shot. Sam Murchison a Black man was captured after a chase and beat by mobs while attempts to lynch him failed. The incident follows a history of police chiefs killed by a Black suspect within a year.
Special to The Worthington Post from Hagerstown Maryland dated February 23 reports Alexander Hagner formally announcing his bid for Congress in the Sixth district He notes several candidates from nearby counties and recalls the Oakland Rockville convention history involving Capt John McDonald and Cdr George Pearre as prior nominees He asserts his own readiness and timing to pursue the nomination despite past contenders’ votes.
A brick house two miles north of Hagerstown burned early today destroying furniture clothing and food. Mr and Mrs Shaw and their three children leaped from an upstairs window to safety in a snowstorm and were sheltered by a neighbor. The Post issued a special edition with educational contest prints now on sale at the Post office.
Instructions outline how to enter a contest with multiple prizes and a final decision by the Contest Editor. It covers entry methods, tie divisions, restrictions on employees and relatives, and acceptable entrant groups such as schools or organizations.
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