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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1907
Page
15
The Washington press reports a stronger stock market outlook amid relief over peace in France and improved crop conditions. Investors see liquidation easing, demand for bonds rising, and gold exports fluctuating as financial markets digest European events and farm prospects.
An essay of international market sentiment notes rising stock activity in Paris and Berlin, with improved prices and confidence. It cites London and Paris bourses, income tax anxieties, and private bank support, saying a slow recovery is expected as investors return to buying. Russian and American shares also gain amid gold drains and loans.
New York June 2 The market shows speculative interest in the coming month as midyear money settlements press. Profits expected to be disbursed will seek reinvestment. professional operators have been buying stocks and lifting prices. Foreign capital prospects are discussed with London Statist noting European resources may grow post war loans, attracting American railroad opportunities at higher returns.
A letter argues against shutting our wells, citing steady water use for 20 to 40 years and questioning proof of danger. The writer questions reports by a commission and warns it would harm the poor who rely on Potomac water. The piece urges keeping wells open until definitive health proof exists.
Epland Methodist Church members with Rev C Herbert Richardson heard a Fourth of July sermon titled The Declaration of Independence. He warned against indulgence and praised America as land of opportunity while noting pleasure as a root of catastrophe. The day featured recitals, singing, and an excursion program.
District of Columbia delegates to the Spanish American War veterans national gathering in July plan to push for two months extra pay for soldiers discharged before muster out due to sickness or disability. They intend to campaign for this issue at Sandusky Ohio in September and back Gen Andrew Burt as next national commander. Delegates also favor national headquarters in Washington for the Army and Navy Union. Cal Robert Anton presided at the meeting with William Wickes serving as secretary.
Readers ask about widow pension eligibility under general law for a soldier’s death, and about increases, accrued benefits, and reimbursements. Officials advise: prove death due to service, show income limits, and file for minor child pension if applicable. Medical affidavits and physician statements support claims. accrued benefits may be available if conditions met.
The article explains changes in immigration provisions including increased head tax from 2 to 4 and a new allowance for restoration of pension for widows and mixed-status cases. It notes the U S treasury impact, the dependency on annual incomes, and deportation provisions for immoral conduct, with examples of widows and a veteran uncle receiving pensions.
Dr Donald C MacLeod, pastor, declares the church sponsors the league and its temperance work. Leaders praise unity of church and league, urging laws against liquor traffic and enforcement, noting lessons from the fourteenth anniversary celebration at First Presbyterian Church. A church quartet performed as a collection supported league efforts.
Mr Julius Tansburg hosted a farewell banquet at Villa Flora Cid on Saturday for Mr H L McNalty marking his severance from Lansburgh Furniture and Carpet Co. Guests included A R Hayes Claude Keeper John Bench Irvin Hollander and many others. McNulty received gifts a watch, loving cup, and umbrella, with more honors from Columbia Lodge and company staff as he prepares to move to New York.
A crowded OCR style listing shows people and their companions staying at multiple hotels in cities like Baltimore Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia and beyond. The fragment includes numerous names such as Mithams Raleigh Parker Carroll Atkin Watson James Me Mergh ee and more, with mentions of Metropolitan and National hotels and various states. It reads as a directory style hotel guest tally linking individuals to Metropolitan and National hotels across regions.
A reunion of Gallaudet graduates and former students gathered Saturday evening and opened Sunday morning chapel services with wide participation from Deaf residents of the Washington area. President Gallaudet spoke as Rev John Walter Michaela of Arkansas led prayer, with other clergy and graduates assisting in the service and program.
Poles wear a wet of evidence while two Roumanians, Max Lichtenberg and Benjamin Tsaconson, face charges of robbery and larceny. Detectives Baur and Cornwall arrested them in Center Market Saturday night. Four victims reported pocketbook thefts containing sums from 2 to 10 dollars last week. Police plan to arraign the prisoners today or tomorrow and check for prior records. The department believes the depredations have continued for at least a week.
Reported move by United States Steel to abandon coal as fuel aims to cut production costs. The plan involves spending millions on new gas-fueled machinery and scrapping old engines, with experiments at Edgar Thomson and Gary plants indicating a rapid nationwide rollout. Several engines, including a $200,900 unit, are tested in blast furnace systems. expect two to three years for full implementation, affecting nearly all works and inflating capital outlays.
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