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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1907

Page

26

Harvie Jordan Quits Presidency of Southern Cotton

Harvie Jordan resigns as president after first executive committee session. Walter Clark of Mississippi named potential successor as the Southern Cotton Association forms a ten million dollar holding company to stabilize prices. Jordan signals intent to battle gambling and graft in the New York Cotton Exchange and seeks national support.

Co-operative Cotton Company Birmingham Ala Southern Cotton Association Harvie Jordan Walter Clark Mississippi Association Jordan Southern Cotton Come Pan Ten Million Dellar Association Hot Springs Hi Ig New York Cotton Exchange Post-office Jordan Frged Patton

Receiver Appointed In Georgia Colony Investment Scheme

George F Mull an attorney has been appointed receiver for the Georgia Colony investment scheme run by Philander H Fitzgerald. Plaintiffs allege Fitzgerald collected about 70000 dollars and spent only 20000 on property improvements, keeping the rest. They seek judgment against Fitzgerald and a restraint to prevent his leaving the state until the case is settled, noting an earlier indictment for using the affails to defraud related to the colony company.

Indianapols Ind George F. Mull Georgia Colman Philander H Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Lateargia Fedorst Grand Jury Colony Company

Will Test Coin Reserve Commissioners Named

The President designated a list of commissioners to test and rule on the weight and fineness of coins reserved at several mints during 1906 under section 3547 of the Revised Statutes. Names include John E. Reyburn, Sidney A. Foster, George F. Kunz, Owen Merrill, J. C. Mitchelson, James Lewis Howe, C. S. Garner, and others from Des Moines, New York, Elk Point, Lake City, Portmouth, Washington University, University of Wisconsin, Cornell, and more.

John E. Reyburn Sidney A. Foster Des Moines Iowa George F. Kunz New York O. Ringarud Elk Point Dak Owen Merrill Enosburg Falla J. C. Mitchelson Tariffville Conn James Lewis Howe Washington and Lee University Frank Knox

Springfield asks $150000 for suits in Illinois Central case

Springfield January 16. Gov Denoon requests an appropriation of 120000 for prosecuting the suit against the Illinois Central Railway for back taxes. The measures were introduced in the senate by Gardner and referred to appropriations, where he will chair. Evans proposes a senatorial committee to investigate the debt and legality of Harahan’s election as railroad president. Philadelphia January 16. Reading Company directors declare a 2 percent semiannual dividend on first preferred stock, payable March to stockholders of record February 2.

Springfield Askea Denoen Ilinois Central Railroad Senate Gardner Committee On Evans Illinois Central J. T. Harahan Toad Reading Philadenuna Philadelphia and Reading Balling Company

Decline in Railway Stocks Highlights Stock Exchange Session

Weakness dominated the day as railway shares led trading with Washington Railway and Electric Company common stock accounting for most sales. Prices slid across several issues while Capital Traction and Mergenthaler drew attention, and brokers warned that artificial activity in inactive stocks could backfire on legitimate trading.

Stock Exchange Washington Railway and Electric Company Washington Railway and Electric Common Mergenthaler Exchange Imade Yesterflax Cos Washington Railway and Electric Capital Traction Washington Railway and Electric, Common Fot Se Lod Lanston Union Trust Southern Public Strver Corporation Columbia Railread Lincomn National Bank Pullippine Land Purchase District of Columbia Ita Washington Gas Company Capital Traction Railroad Anacostia and Potomac City ‘and Suburban Railroad Columbia Railroad Metropolitan Rail Metropolitan Railroad Washington Railway and Electric Fe United States Electric Light Potomac Electric Norfold Washington Steambont Chesapeake and ‘Potomac Teléphone SA Washington Market Company Ict The Washington Railway and Slectriq Vamimon Washington Railway and Electric Preferred Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Washington Gas Georgetown Gaz Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Mergenthaler Linotype Lanston Monotype Greens Copper Mitchell Mining Company Naltonal Tank alocht—American Capital Central National City Columbia Als Commercial Farmers Lincoln Metropolitan Washington Trust Company American Security and ‘Trust National Safe Deposit and Trust Union Trust Company Washington Loan and fPeuat Walon ‘Trust Savings Bank Home Savings Bank Union Savings Bank Washington Exchange Bank Arlington Commercial Corcorgn Firemen’s Franklin Fidelfly Storage Company

Washington market prices for butter cheese poultry and meats

Quotations show wholesale levels across butter cheese and dressed meats with light fresh arrivals. Samples include Virginia West Virginia North Carolina and Tennessee with variable hog and dressed poultry pricing and steady live poultry and greens.

Virginia West Virginia Southwest Virginia Tennessee North Carolina Shippera New York Florida Ohio York Imporial Ben Davis

Wheat and corn futures mixed on holiday exchange notes

New York reports mixed moves in grain markets with wheat finishing near the best level of the session amid snow and cable influences. Corn and oats show firmer spot values and varying futures, with exporters accounting for large export totals on the day.

Boston Closing Prices Report

Boston closing prices report from January lists credit histories, shipments and averages. Toledo market notes on January 15 show olive lime values and regional lime figures.

Boston City Credit Hataries Toledo Bouth Lima

Contests and Society Notes From Early 20th Century Post

The article outlines contest rules for submitting answers with multiple sets allowed, notes on quotations, and emphasis on completing all problems. It also reports the American Colonization Society annual meeting held at 45 Pennsylvania Avenue with officers elected: Dr. Samuel Appleton as president, M. S. Or magni as secretary, and James L. Norris as treasurer.

Wm. K. M A. B Mra. M. M. W L. M Calvin 8. C Sunday Post

Baltimore Markets Wheat and Flour Report

Baltimore markets report shows dull end with flour receipts at 19,776 barrels and paria 4,200 barrels. Wheat steady with dull contract positions. No 2 red Western prices listed for January February March and May contracts.

Baltimore

Market report of grains and staples notes firm prices

Grain firms hold steady on corn oats rye and hay with exports and receipts listed. Cotton futures slip to new lows as daily trade shows mixed trends in butter eggs sugar and cheese amid quiet freight rates and steady poultry and hog markets.

New York Wester Ste Pennsylvania

Iron Age predicts steady pig iron advance amid strong demand

The Iron Age reports persistent buying in pig iron for forward delivery across the Central West with Chicago leading activity. Sales near 100,000 tons last week include a 25,000 ton malleable block and 10,000 tons of foundry iron. Baltimore and Birmingham districts show movement, with 60,000 to 70,000 tons piled at furnaces awaiting delivery and pipe makers seeking 12,000 tons for Chicago. Steel rails orders rise to 7,000 tons for the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway. open market steel supply improves in Pittsburgh.

W- B Hibbs & Co F Street New York Stock Exchange Washington Stock Exchange Chicana Dresseteee Nmas New York Houston Chicago Oate Patr Minneapolis Deluth Kansas City Duluth Central States May Mar Park Gsr Igs Bat B Jan Iron Age Central West Cincinnat Cleveland Birmingham New Orleans Tidewater Pittsburg Reeves Primo Choice Cologna Liverpool Fondon Cabjéa Vt Fe Ee Union Stock Yards Claremont Baltimore Athens

Lehigh Valley stock proposal voted down by owners

Philadelphia Jan 16 stockholders rejected listing Lehigh Valley Railroad on the New York Stock Exchange with 526934 against 78453. President E B Thomas and the current board were reelected and reorganized with old officers. The board approved purchasing 5000 more freight cars and 55 locomotives. Nipissing Mining completes operating reorganization naming Samuel Newhouse president and naming new officers and directors.

B. Hibbs & Co F Street New York, Stock Exchange Washington Stock Exchange Chicago Board of Trade Philadelphia Tne Lehigh Valley Railroad Company New York Stock Exchange E. B Thomas Newhouse Copper Mining Company New York Nipissing Mining Company Samuel Newhouse W. I. Thompson F. W. Holmes David Falken Lyman B. Kendal Wagene Meyer, Sr. & Co W. B.,thompson Hayden, Stone & Co Newnouss Salt Lake City Choira

Illinois Central directors elect three vice presidents

At a New York meeting the Illinois Central Railroad Company chose three vice presidents: A. G. Hackstaff to supervise New York office, W. J. Harahan to oversee Chicago operations and construction, and I. G. Rawn to direct operating matters. Also reports cattle and livestock market activity across Chicago and other ports with mixed prices and receipts.

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Mild winter halts gifts for relief association

Officials of the relief association note a mild winter curbs donations. Only 854 has been raised with an $8,000 balance sought to meet this year’s needs. Appeals target former subscribers and new donors. gifts include Anton Lerch 5, Clarence G Allen 32, and others. Funeral services for D B Curtis held at Calvary Baptist Church with deacons as pallbearers.

Cule Gens’ Relief Association Kief Association Relle Big Street John F. Wilkins G._Allen Anton Lerch John Lett W. K Mendenhall George J Associated Charities Silk Street John Joy Edson Clarence G Alien Alrs. B. Beck B. Curtis Burne D. B. Curtis Calvary Baptist Church S. H. Greegt Poard of H. G. Jacobs J. R. Mothershead N. Faucett S. ‘Everett Frank H. Jackson H. Robinson

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