Denies Wreck Blame At Terra Cotta Inquiry
At the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on the Baltimore and Ohio Terra Cotta wreck, operator Dutrow again denied a conspiracy by train crews to shift blame onto him, insisting he saw a white signal. Officials including J W Kelly and Marguerite Harrington testified on clock regulation, signal rules, and crew duty hours, with emphasis on the double green signal and proper time checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Baltimore and Ohio
Terra Cotta
William Milton Dutton
Siler Spring Block
Frederick
Dutrow
Nevitt
Clark and Clements
L. M Walter
Legal Department
Commission
T Fitzgerald
J W. Kelly
Baltimore
Misa Marguerite Harrington
Sliver Spring
C. E. Remsberg
University
Fitzgerald
Silver Spring
Hildebrand
Galloway
Hobbs
Kelly
McCauley
Dent
Clark
Warrow
C. E Remsberg
Marguerite Harrington
Western Line
Illinois Central
Goon
J W Kells
Walters
Metropolitan
Fragmented Questioning on Railroad Safety and Rules
In Silver Spring an office clock noted by Engineer Hi debrand being three minutes fast prompts a discussion on whether automation erodes worker trust and traffic safety. Mr Fizered questions if the rock system’s fault lies in missing rules or in failure to follow them as quoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mne
Silver Spring
Hidebrand
Beleve
Mr. Fizered
Insurance Count Delay in New York Life Election
A five hour legal argument occurred between International policy holders committee counsel and New York Life Insurance Company lawyers before five election inspectors tasked with counting about 400,000 votes. Inspectors are paid five dollars a day by policy holders. Six votes were counted today amid ballot disputes. Mutual inspectors counted ten votes on Saturday. three weeks total 106. About 301,000 votes remain for canvassing in the Mutual. Decision on technical points was reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Jan
International Policy Holders’ Committee
New York Life Insurance Company
New York Life
Mutual
Ballot Box Custody Reassigned in Hearst McClellan Case
Justice Leventritt vacated Hendrick’s order and ordered the 1905 mayoral ballot boxes kept by the New York City board of elections. Jackson had sought custody to preserve ballots amid a recount bid, alleging threats to ballot safety by the elections board. The judge noted no evidence of jeopardy and voided the impoundment, allowing continued board custody.
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Leventritt
Hendrick
Hearst-McClellan
Jackson
City Board of Elections
New York
Justice Leventritt
McClellan
Board of Elections
Hearst
Ellison
Board
Elligan
Masters Decline Conference Over Striking Journeymen
Carriage builders refuse a settlement meeting with the striking journeymen, citing ongoing equity suit and past agreement breach. Washington Reclaiming Company plant burned, losses about $5,000 with 180 horses saved. Manassas Industrial School praised for loyal Virginia support. finances discussed. James Creek Canal proposed to be filled to curb summer mosquito risk. Annie Riley Hale to lecture on the Negro Question at Confederate Veterans Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edwin Lawton
Careriage and Wagon Builders’ Association
Masters’ Association
Reclaiming Company
Washington Reclaiming Company
Lewis Colwell
Manassas
Annie Riley Hale
Confederate Veterans’ Hall
Sherman Law Invoked in Suit Against Steamship Lines
New York January 14. A United States Circuit Court suit by Thomas & Co alleges Sherman act violations by several steamship firms and agents to restrain trade and create a monopoly in South Africa routes. Plaintiffs seek 46680 dollars three times damages, charging rebates to loyal shippers and higher rates for others. The case names Union Castle Mail Steamship Co Cayser Irvine & Co Donald Currie & Co Bucknall Steamship lines Hansa Navigation Co Barber & Co Norton & Son and Finch Edge & Co. The complaint says a 1893-formed cartel pressured exporters into exclusive patronage with semiannual royalty statements demanded. In 1901 Hansa Line joined, allegedly coercing exporters to pay excessive rates with rebates. Witnesses Barber and Waite testified today.
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New York
United States Circuit Court
Thomas & Co
Hough
South Africa
Union Castle Mail Steamship Company
Cayser, Irvine & Co
Donald Currie & Co
Bucknall Steamship Lines
Hansa Steamship Navigation Company
Bremen
Barber & Co
Norton & Son
Finch, Edge & Co
Aleges
Hansa Company
Hansa Mne
Herbert Barber
A. W. Waite
Union Castle Line
Bank Opens New Home With Dignity and Guests
The United States Savings Bank opened its new Fourteenth and U streets building to a crowded, festive evening from 8 to 11 pm. President Douglas greeted visitors as the Marine Band played, new accounts were opened, and a 1 percent deposit payoff policy was announced. Architects Appleton P. Clark Jr and builder Joseph Richardson were praised. officers and directors, nearly all in attendance, included M. A. Winter, James L. Karrick, James B Lackey, and many others.
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United States Savings Bank
Fourteenth
U Streets
Charles A Douglas
Appleton P. Clark, Jr
Joseph Richardson
Charles A. Douglas
M. A. Winter
James L. Karrick
James Blackey
John C. Athey
A. E L. Leckie
James M. Baker
C.K. Berryman
Appleton P. Clark
H. B. Coblentz
M. D
Henry D Fry
A. B. Garges
Charles A. Goldsmith
J. T. Hendrick
Thomas L. Hume
James L. Kavrick
J. Miller Kenyon
James B. Lackey
May Buy Church Site For New Trust Company
Incorporators of the United States Trust Company weigh purchasing St Matthew's Church property at Fifteenth and I streets opposite the Shoreham and near the George Washington University. Offer cited at about 300000 with frontage 18 feet on H street and 1 feet on Fifteenth, area 22212 square feet. If rejected, Metropolitan Bank building may be leased. trust plans progress, including reincorporation under District law. Police urged rapid inspection of riverfront wharves at Seventh Street SW amid Jamestown Exposition preparations.
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New
United States Trust Company
St. Matthew's Church
Fifteenth and i
Shoreham Hotel
George Washington University
Union Trust Company
H Street
Fifteenth Street
St Matthew's Church
Metropolitan Bank
Trust Company
Market Gains Lift Washington Stocks as Banks and Utilities Rise
Trading on the Washington Stock Exchange showed a firmer tone with increased activity from Railway and Washington Gas along with steady gains in Commercial National Bank and Traders National Bank. Notable moves included Washington Railway and Electric common at around 40 to 41, Washington Gas trading in the mid 56s to 57s, and new highs for Commercial National Bank, while R. E. H. White and Arthur T. Brice announced resignations from Bank positions and public notices reflected bond movements and end-of-day quotations.
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Washington Gas
Stock Exchange
Washington Railway and Electric Common
Lanstan
Commercial National Bank
National Bt
Southern Public Service Corporation
Fidelity Storage Company
R. E H. White
Siggter
Bank of Washington
National City Bank
Mr. White
Washington Bailway and Electric Common
Washington Railway and Electric Preferred
BB. L
Washington Gaa
Bos
GOK
Moergenthaler
Lanston
Mitchell Mining
Traders National Bank
Union Trust
Fidelity Storage
Norfolk and Washington
Utha
Columbia Railroad
Yeaterday'n Stock Exchange
Philippine Land Purchase
District of Columbia
Washington Gas Company
Weehington Gas Company
Tndebtetinesa Ge
Capital ‘Traction Railroad
Potomac Se
City and Suburban Railroad
Metropolitan Railroad
Weahington Hallway and Electric
Washington Railway and Elsetric
Norfolk and Washington Bteamboat
Georgetown Gas
Chesapeake and Potamse Telephone
Mergenthaler Linotype
Banston Monotype
Greene Copper
Mitchell Mining Company
National Bank
American
Union Savings Bank
Washington Exchange Bank
Arlington
Columbia
Commercial
Corcoran
Franklin, && German-American
Metropolitan
National Union
People's
Potomec
Columbia Title
Washington Title
Miccellanesus Strieke
Southern Publi Service Corporation
Graphophone Common
Graphophone
Bi Security Storage Company
Sing Realty Appraisal and Agency Company
Washington
New York
Duluth
Hart Winter
W. H. Hibbs & Co
F Street
New York Stock Exchange
Washington Stock Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago
Liverpool
Minnepaolte
Minneapolis
Northwest
Russia
Danube
America
Gary
Thiekga
Corn Belt
Tve
Deckers
W. B. Hibbs & Co
Houston
Stormiday
Bear Presure
Lynde
Soult
Washington Market Prices and Farm Commodities Report
The Washington Produce Market section lists egg and poultry prices, meat and dressed poultry notes, and fruit and vegetable listings with regional mentions of Virginia West Virginia and North Carolina. It includes dairy product quotations, revised packings, and market firming trends amid mild weather impacting dressed poultry quality.
Washington cattle market report summary
Market notes show cattle selling well if of proper age with common grades neglected. Receipts of calves moderate and prices firm across good stock. Lambs and sheep improving though strict stock inspection warns shippers not to send calves too young for condemnation. Extra, per cat., 6.00, etc.
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Elections Board
Supreme Court
James Creek Canal
Woodward
South African Steamship Line
BANK
United States Savings
Fifteenth
Biddle
Local Financial
Arthur T. Brice
Riggs National Bank
Mr. Brice
J. Riggs & Co
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North Carolina
Aumist
Tange
GEOL
Sumater
Emell
Western Factory
Choice
Tate
Mberal
Geerce
Florida
Ohio
York Imperial
Macy
Chicago Grain
Great Britsin
France
Continent
Japan
Great Britain
Cottoon
Toledo
North Lima
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Lima
Indiana
Fittsburg
G. M. Shepherd
Galveston
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Savannah
Charlenton
Wherington
Natfork
Boston
Portland
Augusta
Memphis
BOD
Wteck
Consolidated
Washington Cattle Market
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Daily and Sunday Post
Clever Post
Iran
Sunday Post
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P. O. Box
Ian
Pgolabin St
Lermeeh Tate
Geo
W. Linkina
An Hoon
Pees
D.C. Estate Securitt
Frank T. Rawlings
Aringtsn
Pire Inacranes Oe
Tyler & 2Uyureft
Ccomomicul Wi
Saunders
Cal
Metzeratt
Sptemits
Walter Hacker
D. O
HL Smith CO
F St
Harrison Realty Company
Burnstine