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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1909

Page

8

Market Weakness Sparks Public Service Denial Debate

The Washington Post reports that lingering market weakness and speculative doubt cloud the Public Service Commission's decision on a key application. Investors fear the commission may deny, risking further declines as Wall Street and the stock exchange face scrutiny and ongoing investigations.

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Pensions Advice Column Handles War Pension Questions

Readers request guidance on eligibility for Civil War era pensions and related benefits. The Pension Editor cites acts of February 6 1907 April 19 1908 and March 3 1901, explaining deadlines for filing medical evidence, remarriage impacts on widowhood, dependence proofs, and how multiple pensions are limited.

Dayton Ohio Congress Pension

No Changes in View It Ackert Sice President and Gen Vomserser

No changes in the Southern Railway, as Ackert states the reports of impending changes are unfounded. The acting department, personnel, and organization remain loyal to management. no evidence of retrenchment or restructure within the operating department.

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Bank rate uncertainty shadows Berlin and Paris markets

Cable from London reports mixed responses to the bank rate rise with hopes of higher reserves offset by weak New York demand and gold effects. Berlin cheers over Balkan peace dampened by domestic weakness while Paris centers on East politics and French financial stake in Bulgaria.

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National Board of Trade to Convene in City

The thirty fifth annual meeting of the National Board of Trade opens tomorrow in this city. Topics include the American merchant marine, diplomatic service, grain inspection, postal savings bank, river and harbor improvement, and uniform bills. Represented bodies include New York Produce Exchange Philadelphia Board of Trade Scranton Board of Trade and others. Frank D LaLanne is president and William R Tucker is secretary.

National Board of Trade American Merchant Marine Diplomatic and Consular Service Federal Grain Inspection Postal Savings Bank New York Produce Exchange Philadelphia Board of Trade Scranton Board of Trade Benton Chamber of Commerce Baltimore Chamber of Commerce Nashville Tenn) Gram Exchange National Irrigation Association National Hardware Association Italian Chamber of Commerce of New York City American Warehousemens Association New Willard Natonal Board of Trade Frank D LaLanne Philadelphia William R ‘Tucker

Urges Study of Esperanto by Red Cross Groups

May Pou Straub, delegate to the Fourth International Esperanto Congress in Dresden, urges including Esperanto as an elective in Red Cross instruction. She notes its use in foreign Red Cross bodies and calls government support for the upcoming fifth congress at Chautauqua, while RM O’Raily endorses Esperanto study in the military for international contact.

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Extradition fight tied to Wagner case in Baltimore

Howard G Wagner, arrested in Baltimore, faces extradition after being charged by Netta Peterson with obtaining by false pretenses. Arraigned before a US marshal, he was held on $5,000 bail and the case was continued to next Tuesday. He said he would pursue extradition. Separately, the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line advertised escorted, all-expense tours to Old Mexico, California, and Colorado with routes from January and February 19

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