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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1906

Page

3

Favor Rate Control Need of Foreign Markets

Demands for federal rate control and broadened foreign markets for American meats were voiced at a joint convention of the American Stock Growers Association and the National Live Stock Association. The two bodies merged, creating the American National Live Stock Association with about 10,000 store growers. Murdo Mackenzie of Trinidad was unanimously elected president. the group plans stronger railroad and packer representation and aims to push Congress to extend Interstate Commerce powers to regulate rates and transit time. President Roosevelt and Secretary Wilson were praised for support.

Trinidad Cole Haw M- MacKenzie American Stock Growers’Association Eed Denver Natonal Live Stock Association WHI Onis Moirde Stackeninge American Starity Association Interstate Commerce Limivitus Interstate Commerce Commission Congress United States Aly Mackengie Humane 8 Wilson Tme Wilson Haa Chicago England H Cowan Texas Gars Committee National Wool Growers' Association Lay Bay of Animal Industry

Reversed decision grants injunction in Norfolk redistricting

Special to The Washington Post reports Suffolk Virginia. Circuit Judge Prentis reversed yesterday's denial of an injunction blocking Norfolk from redistricting wards after Jeffreys and Lawless learned the law used was not lawfully passed. They sought a new ruling instead of an appeal, and Prentis granted the injunction.

Washington Post Suffolk Prentis Norfolk Rrentis

Bosley Held on Rebate Charge Linked to Lumber Firm

William H. Bosley president of the Suffolk and Carolina Railroad and the Gay Manufacturing Company was held on $1000 bail in Baltimore for the May term of the U S District Court in Norfolk on a charge of giving concessions and rebates in lumber transport. An Alexandria grand jury indicted Bosley and the two companies for rebates to Gay Manufacturing of Suffolk. The amount involved is a few hundred dollars and authorities plan to pursue both the payer and receiver in court.

Baltimore William H. Bosley United States District Court of the Eastern District of Virginia Norfolk United States Rogers Suffolk and Carolina Railroad Bosles Grand Jury Langhammer Bosley Suffolk and Carolina Railroad Company Alexandria Gay Manufacturing Company Suffolk Cancem

Hotels Wardrobe Guest List From New Willard Area

A long list of guests at the New Willard and surrounding hotels is reported, detailing visitors from multiple states and foreign nations. Notable entries include individuals from Raleigh, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Chicago, along with several in transit through Washington and Baltimore. The roster names numerous families, business figures, and travelers, reflecting a busy hotel scene and cross‑country mobility.

Roosevelt popularity questions spark varied opinions across states

Across Albany and many cities, Republican leaders and business figures debate Roosevelt's appeal. Some say popularity declines, others insist it rises or remains strong, with views split in Minnesota, Kentucky, Rhode Island, Chicago, Milwaukee, Baltimore, Denver and Philadelphia. Influences include Panama, canal issues, and party dynamics.

Critics in Congress Stir Debate on Public Confidence

A New York Sun editorial argues that aggressive Congress baiting risks eroding trust in lawmakers. It warns that sensational journalism and partisan attacks fuel distrust, urging patriotism and respect for Congress as a stable national institution despite political changes. The piece notes a growing public reaction and cites quotes from politicians and editors on presidential popularity.

Srom New York Sun Tigens Congress Washington House Senate High Noting Jaincoh Steffens American Congress Hach

Bull Talk by J W Gates in New York

J W Gates arrives from Washington and predicts a market shake to come. He says Wall Street leaders have sold high while weaker investors buy, forecasting stocks climb higher after the setback. He cites Norfolk and Western, Denver common, and Louisville and Nashville as strong buys, and predicts United States Steel will rise with national growth.

Washington Post New York John W. Gates Washington Wall Street Jo Am Norfolk and Western Denver Union Pacific Louisville Nashville Niles United States

Mileage Deposit Hearing in Harrisburg Lawsuit

Special to The Washington Post from Harrisburg Pennsylvania reports a hearing on a complaint by the Homeless Twenty Six a group of traveling and business men alleging that the Pennsylvania Railroad exceeds its rights and violates the constitution by requiring a 310 deposit on each 20 mileage book sold Secretary of Internal Affairs Brown presided and will render a decision after legal briefs are filed George W Boyd general passenger agent defended noting the mileage book satisfies 59 percent of patrons and could be abolished if shown unpopular Counsel included M J Pickering and ft J Vandyke and W A Griffith plus W A Griffith for the Travelers Protective Association

Washington Post Harrisburg Fie

United States Steel Declares Dividend and Elects Hughitt Director

New York Jan 30 The United States Steel Corporation directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 12 to preferred stock Marvin Hughitt of Chicago was elected as a director to succeed the late Marshall Field Net earnings for the December quarter were 3 21 988 increases and unfilled orders on December 31 reached 7 6 million tons The year’s net earnings stand around 119 850 282 with 133 308 763 in 1902 and 1904 figures noted Surplus after deductions for sinking funds depreciation and reserve stood at 29 688 446 with further charges including interest and bonds Shrinking and expenditures cited for car expenditures and property construction not charged in late 1904

Marvin Hughitt Marshall Field New York United States Steel Corporation Chicago

Sale of Pennsylvania bonds and related notes

New York reports the sale of 20 million dollars in 4 percent Pennsylvania Company bonds to New York bankers for construction and other purposes. Also announced is a 4 percent Long Island Railroad refinancing bond issue totaling 4.3 million dollars. Both bond issues were bought by Kuhn, Leeb & Co.

New York Jan Pennsylvania Company Long Island Railroad Company Pennsylvania Bsroad Company Long Island Kuhn, Leeb & Co

Wheat Market Rises on Drought Fears and India Review

Chicago grain notes an active day as May wheat climbs amid drought reports from India and forecasts of cold weather in the U S Southwest. Corn and oats rise modestly. provisions edge higher. Trade driven by bullish foreign and domestic news, thin Northwest receipts, and heavier shorts covering on weather outlook and supply forecasts.

W. B. Hibbs & Co IF Street New York Stock Exchange Washington Stock Exchange Chicago Board of Trade Chigage India United States Northwest Minneapolis Weather Bureau Bradstreet

Market closes firm as wheat demand lifts May futures

May option sold up to 83 percent with a firm close near day’s highs. Wheat strength and strong corn movement supported higher prices, with May opening up and closing around 44 1/4. Local receipts mixed, car shipments from Duluth and Chicago trending lower week over week, butter and eggs mixed, flour steady, and cattle and hogs mixed amid steady to firmer prices.

Dilnneapelis Duluth Chicago Haig

Washington Produce Market Eggs and Poultry Report

The Washington produce market shows weak and irregular egg prices with firm high grade butter and cheese markets. Live poultry arrivals are moderate and demand weak. dressed poultry and game show specific prices, while vegetables and fruits listings are mixed with scarcity of cauliflower lettuce and tomatoes, markets dull overall.

Hutter Western New York State Gil New Virginia

Moving Apples and Oranges Are Priced Steadily

The column lists various dried fruits and fresh produce with prices, noting apples, per barrel at 4.50 to 5.50, oranges per box, cranberries per barrel 22.00 to 33.00, and other dried fruits and prepared goods. A New York cotton market report follows, describing nervous, unsettled trading, with near-term gains and declines, closing near steady after fluctuations. News from Roanoke, Virginia reports Norfolk and Western plans for track doubling, new single track, 4,000 additional freight cars, 75 locomotives, and a new foundry, with bids requested and work to begin.

New York Western Pennsylvania Cordova, Shersucar Maine Washington Roanoke L. E Johnson Norfolk and Western Board of Montvale Lowrey Forest Concords Lynchbuir American Locomotive Company

Duncan A Bankrupt Referee Appointed to Administer Mills Estate

Duncan, former president of the Buffalo and Union Cotton Mills, was adjudged bankrupt in U S District Court. Jon J. Earie of Columbia named referee to administer the estate. Petition to bankrupt filed November 1 by Union and Buffalo Cotton Mills and the Charleston Change Banking and Trust Company of Charleston.

Cotton Mills Charleston S. C Thomas Dencan Buffalo and Union Cotton Mills United States District Court Jon J. Earie Columbia Duncan Union and Buffalo Cotton Mills and Tie Change Banking and Trust Compant Sherleston

Reward for Brave Sea Captain in Boston

Capt. William Wyndham, British consul, presented two gold watches to Capt. Parkham Sjudgden on behalf of the government for gallantry in rescuing the crew of the submarine Ayr on January 14. The lumber vessel was water logged and the crew nearly froze before Capt. Hodgdon rescued them.

Boston William Wyndham Parkham Sjudgden N Hodgdon

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