Harvie Jordan Leaves Presidency of Southern Cotton Assoc
After the first executive session in Birmingham on January 16, Harvie Jordan announced he would not seek re election as head of the Southern Cotton Association. Walter Clark of Mississippi is named a likely successor as the group pursues a ten million dollar holding company to regulate cotton prices amid battles with the New York Cotton Exchange.
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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
Receiver Appointed in Georgia Colony Investment Scheme
Indianapolis attorney George F. Mull appointed receiver to recover funds from the 19e1 Georgia Colony led by Philander H. Fitzgerald. Plaintiffs allege $70,000 seized, only $20,000 spent on property improvements, with remaining funds in Fitzgerald's possession and fraud alleged. seeking judgment, restraint from leaving the state, and a fraud indictment connected to the colony venture.
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Indianapols
Ind
George F. Mull
Georgia
Colman
Philander H Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Lateargia
Fedorst Grand Jury
Colony Company
Testing Coin Reserve Commissioners Named for 1906
The President designates a panel to test weight and fineness of the coins reserved at the several mints during 1906 under section 3547 of the Revised Statutes. Members include Representative John E. Reyburn Sidney A. Foster George F. Kunz J. C. Mitchelson and others from Des Moines Elk Point Tariffville Lake City Washington University Pennsylvania Wisconsin Cornell University and more.
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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
Ask 150000 for suits and Illinois Central suit
Springfield Wisconsin January 16 reports the appropriation of 120000 asked by Governor Denoon in a special message to the legislature to prosecute the suit against the Illinois Central Railroad for back taxes. The bills were referred to the appropriations committee of which Gardner is chairman. Evans' resolution to appoint a senatoral committee to investigate the Illinois Central indebtedness and to inquire into J T Harahan election as president was also referred. Reading Dividend Declared. Philadelphia January 16 directors of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company declared a regular semi annual dividend of 2 percent on the first preferred stock payable March to stockholders of record February 2.
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Springfield
Askea
Denoen
Ilinois Central Railroad
Senate
Gardner
Committee On
Evans
Illinois Central
J. T. Harahan
Toad
Reading
Philadenuna
Philadelphia and
Reading Balling Company
Weak railway stocks dominate yesterday's stock exchange session
Washington Railway and Electric led activity with three quarters of shares traded, common stock weak at the 40s while bids hovered near 39 1/2. Capital Traction and other rails fell about a point, Mer genthaler drew buying interest, and overall, several inactive issues drew disapproval from the exchange committee amid signs of forced activity.
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Stock Exchange
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Washington Railway and Electric Common
Mergenthaler
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 Show Liberal Dairy and Poultry Quotations
Quotations indicate wholesale prices for Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and nearby regions. Butter, cheese, dressed poultry, and meats are listed with varying grades and shortages. live poultry receipts light but steady, with turkey and duck prices noted. Dressed poultry prices reflect recent cold weather and quality issues. vegetables and fruits show mixed demand and firm fruit notes at market.
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Virginia
West Virginia
Southwest Virginia
Tennessee
North Carolina
Shippera
New York
Florida
Ohio
York Imporial
Ben Davis
Wheat and corn receipts push market to firm close
New York marks a mixed session with wheat firming to the day’s best levels after early pressure from snow and cable news. Wheat spot remains No 2 red at 79 1 2 elevator. futures range and settle near higher. corn receipts 4 925 bushels with exports over 11 412. oats receipts 25 bales with mixed oats listed.
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New York
Secoao Ma
Boston Closing Prices Report
Boston market notes show prices and averages for cargoes and shipments with figures for January 16. Toledo reports on lime and related commodities dated January 15 indicating regional price movements and stock listings.
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City
Credit Hataries
Toledo
Bouth Lima
Contest Rules and Names in The Post Then and Now
The page compiles contest rules for a picture solution event with multiple submissions allowed, notes on acceptable entry formats, and that each set is judged separately. It lists participants urging adherence to contest conditions, with a section on the American Colonization Society including officers elected: Dr Samuel Appleton as president, M. J. Ormagni as secretary, James L. Norris as treasurer.
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Wm. K. M
A. B
Mra. M. M. W
L. M
Calvin
8. C
Sunday Post
Daily and Sunday Post
Clever Post
Jand Sunday Post
Baltimore Market Report Dull Flour and Steady Wheat
Baltimore markets report dull flour receipts 19 776 barrels with slight exparia and 4 20 barrels. wheat steady with near contract quotes for No 2 red Western listed for January February March and May futures at varied fractions. The fragment notes prices, contracts, and months, indicating a cautious trading day in Baltimore.
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Baltimore
Market Report Grain and Livestock Prices and Stocks
Commodity prices for CORN OATS RYE HAY and other staples show firm or unchanged conditions with mixed receipts and moderate activity. Cotton futures decline with bearish census forecasts. wheat futures rise on bullish cash demand and export hopes while oats advance on strong cash demand and improved sentiment. Continental farm commodities including butter cheese eggs and sugars remain steady with quiet freight and receipts figures across regions.
Iron and steel markets show broad advance across regions
New York January reports say pig iron forward delivery demand grew in the Central West with about 100000 tons sold in the Chicago district last week. A block of 25000 tons malleable iron and 10000 tons foundry iron moved to a machine maker. Cincinnati and Cleveland follow, Birmingham shows car prospects, piles of 60000–70000 tons sit at furnaces. Pipe makers cite 12000 tons cast iron pipe to Chicago. 33000 tons to New Orleans for next year. Steel rail orders rise to 7000 tons for the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway. mills report 2500000 tons on books plus 250000 from last year. Open market steel supply improves in Pittsburgh. tidewater sales rise. eastern mills push shapts to 185 cents. trade in Pittsburg to remain steady.
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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
Lehigh Valley stock defeated on NYSE vote
Philadelphia January 16 stockholders rejected listing Lehigh Valley Railroad on the New York Stock Exchange by 526 934 to 78 453. President E B Thomas and the board were re elected. The board reorganized naming the old officers. Purchases of 5000 freight cars and 55 locomotives approved. Nipissing Mining re organization elects Samuel Newhouse president W I Thompson VP F W Holmes treasurer David Falken secretary new directors Ken dal Wagene Meyer W B Thompson. Newhouse to return to active duties.
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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 Board Elects Three Vice Presidents
At a New York meeting on January 16 the Illinois Central Railroad directors elected three vice presidents. A. G. Hackstaff will supervise New York office, W. J. Harahan heads Chicago operations, and I. G. Rawn oversees the operating department in Chicago. Cattle and hog market reports from Chicago and Baltimore show mixed receipts and prices across cattle, hogs, sheep, and calves with steady to firm trends and notable quantities in stockyards.
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New
New York
Reeves
Cologna
Liverpool
Fondon Cabléa
Chicago
Vt Feee Union Stock Yards
Claremont
Baltimore
Athens
N. B
Itva
Mild Winter Halts Gifts to Relief Association
The Relief Association notes a mild winter delayed contributions, with only 854 raised and 8000 needed to meet this year’s expenses. Gifts come from Anton Lerch, G Allen, John Lett, and others. aim to reach about 10000 as the finance committee appeals former and new subscribers. Funeral services for D B Curtis were held at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev S H Greegt officiating and deacons as pallbearers.
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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. Curti
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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Cotton Association
Jordan Frged Patton
Georgia ‘Company
Ki- Ross Central
Treasury Report
Ierse
Local Financial
Exchange
Imade
Yesterflax
Cos
Chicago Grain
Savannah
Charleston
Wilmington
Norfolk
Dull
Boalan
Brewty
Auguste
Memphis
St. Leute
Gieinnatt
Louisville
Britain
Great
France
Continent
Japan
Great Britain
B. Hibbs & Co
New York, Stock Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
Boston
Ostan
Beeton
Albany
Maine
Seaton
Fitchburg
New Haven
Hartlern
Union Pacific
American Telephone Ray
American
Faison Electric Trium
Massachusetts Electric
Atlanta
Justice
Wester
Ste
Pennsylvania
Lehigh
Samuel
ENTS
Harahan
Washington Cattle Market
Washington Post
Washington, D. C
Citizens’ Relief Association
Runkels
Brothers
West 30Th Street
Ben
Fas
Dr. Ben
Dr. Bell
Ath Dea Ze
Merisis
E. Sutherland Medicine CO
Yareancor
Fhiy