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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1906

Page

34

Favor Rate Control and Foreign Markets Boost Livestock Prosperity

Demands for federal control of railroad rates and broader foreign markets for American meats were voiced at a joint convention of the American Stock Growers and National Live Stock associations. The amalgamated body, the American National Live Stock Association, will represent about 10,000 store growers, with Murdo MacKenzie elected president. The group urged Congress to regulate rail rates and improve foreign markets, citing depressed cattle prices and subpar exports.

Murdo MacKenzie Trinidad Cole Haw M- MacKenzie American Stock Growers’Association Eed Denver Natonal Live Stock Association WHI Onis Sie Lee Tovalftord Pinchot Federal Bureau of Moresirs Roosevelt John W Springer Reat Hk de Llagenbarch National Live Stock Association United States Beef Trust Moirde Stackeninge American Starity Association Interstate Commerce Limivitus Interstate Commerce Commission Congress 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 in Norfolk ward redistricting case

Special to The Washington Post from Suffolk Virginia reports Circuit Judge Prentis reversed yesterday’s ruling denying an injunction against Norfolk city council redistricting. Former Senator Jeffreys and partner J T Lawless learned in Richmond the law was not legally passed. They offered Judge Prentis a chance for another ruling, which he granted in their favor.

Washington Post Suffolk Prentis Norfolk Rrentis

Bosley Held on Rebates Charge in Lumber Case

William H. Bosley president of the Suffolk and Carolina Railroad and the Gay Manufacturing Company faces a $1,000 bail set for the May term in Norfolk on a charge of giving concessions and rebates in lumber transport. Indicted by a federal grand jury at Alexandria, the case targets both firms and Bosley as joint president, with the rebate amount described as modest but significant to federal authorities.

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 listing of guests by city and hotel names

A long list of guests staying at hotels such as New Willard Shoreham Riggs and Arlington are named with their home cities and accompanying individuals across multiple states and countries including entries from New York City Chicago and Boston, reflecting a broad travel season. Also noted is Dr William Osler visiting his mother in Toronto before sailing back to England. A cold remedy advertisement promotes Laxative GROUND Quintus Tablets with a money back guarantee.

England United United States Congress Mar Hagenbarth Osler Baltimore William Osler Regius Oxford University Toronto Canada New York W. Grove Mother Superior Warner Mother ST Ferdinand Fh. J. M Convent of Jesus Mary Kingsbridge Ave St. Kingsbridge New York City Warner's Bright Warner’s Safe Cure Co Hochester N. Y

Roosevelt Popularity Seen Varied Across States

A sweeping snapshot from January 27 reports mixed views on President Roosevelt’s popularity. While figures in Minnesota and Kentucky express rising or strong support, critics in New York and Chicago voice decline concerns, noting Panama issues and party tension. other cities like Rhode Island Philadelphia and Denver show no clear waning support.

Rockes Denver Jan Roosevelt

Criticsay of Congress Raises Alarm Across Nation

A New York Sun editorial argues that patronizing criticism of Congress risks eroding public confidence in law and institutions. It cites current essays and remarks by Steffens and others, warning that undermining trust in Congress threatens national welfare and stability.

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

Gates Sees Market Upswing Then Short Setback Ahead

J W Gates arrives from Washington amid bullish talk on a varied market. He notes Wall Street property managers selling near highs while weaker buyers absorb stocks. After a shake up, stocks may rise beyond prior peaks. He highlights Norfolk and Western and Denver shares and predicts United States Steel will grow with the country, though steel may dip in the near term.

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 challenges railroad dime

Special to The Washington Post from Harrisburg reports a hearing on a complaint by the Homeless Twenty Six, a Pittsburg traveling and business group, that the Pennsylvania Railroad oversteps legal rights and requires a 310 deposit on each 20 mileage book. Secretary Brown will rule after briefs. George W. Boyd defended the system as satisfactory to 59 percent of patrons, with potential abolition if unpopularity is shown. Counsel included M J Pickering for the Travelers Protective Association and Vandyke Griffith for local interests.

Washington Post Harrisburg Fie

United States Steel Declares 12.4 Percent Dividend and Notable Director Change

The United States Steel Corporation directors announce a regular quarterly dividend of 12 4 percent on common stock. Marvin Hughitt of Chicago is elected as a director to replace the late Marshall Field. Net earnings for the quarter ending December 31 reach 3.21 percent, with unfilled orders at 7,600,086 tons. The year shows about 119,850,282 in net earnings, with substantial deductions and reserve allocations impacting reported surplus.

Marvin Hughitt Marshall Field New York United States Steel Corporation Chicago

Sale of Pennsylvania bonds and Long Island notes

New York reports the sale of 20 million dollars in 4 percent bonds by the Pennsylvania Company to city bankers for construction and other unspecified purposes. Also announced is the purchase of 4.3 million dollars of Long Island Railroad 4 percent bonds, guaranteed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, bought by Kuhn, Leeb & Co.

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

Wheat and corn rise on India drought and U S weather fears

Chicago grain notes report a continued India drought and cooler Southwest weather outlook boosting wheat May to around 85 cents. Corn and oats rise modestly as bulls push prices on bullish domestic and foreign signals with limited U S receipts and smaller stock increases at Minneapolis.

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

Wheat and grain prices rise amid strong May trade

May option sold up to 83 percent with a firm close as wheat and flour demand push prices higher. Primary receipts reached 452000 bushels while local bids remained robust. car shipments from Minneapolis, Duluth, and Chicago totaled 287 cars, down from last week. Butter, eggs, and flour markets show mixed to steady moves with gains in fats and hogs amid strong cooking demand.

New York Duluth ST. Corn Dilnneapelis Chicago Haig

Washington Produce Market Egg and Poultry Prices

Prices and supplies for eggs cheese live poultry and dressed meats. market notes show weak or firm trends on various items. Record lists variety of items with quantities, prices per unit, and remarks on supply conditions and weather impact.

Hutter Western New York State Gil New Virginia

Cotton Market Sways Amid Nervous Trading Toward Close

New York cotton prices drifted nervously with narrower fluctuations and a late decline. Openings showed unchanged to higher initial bids, then pressure from liquidity, with May futures sliding below 11 cents as selling intensified before steadying on reports spot buyers absorbed declines.

Tlaviga York Jan Hales Ncal Pointe

Duncan A Bankrupt Referee Named to Administer Estate

Thomas Dencan former president of the Buffalo and Union Cotton Mills was adjudged bankrupt in U S District Court. Jon J. Earie of Columbia was appointed referee to administer the estate after a petition filed November 1 by Union and Buffalo Cotton Mills and the 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

Captain William Wyndham, the British consul, presented two gold watches to Captain Parkham Sjudgden on behalf of the government for gallantry in saving the crew of the sunken submarine Ayr on January 14. The lumber laden vessel was water logged and the crew nearly froze before rescue by Captain N Hodgdon.

Boston William Wyndham Parkham Sjudgden N Hodgdon

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