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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1907

Page

26

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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