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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1907

Page

34

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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