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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1907
Page
19
An examination of the Netherland banks shows a strong, lineal heritage from Amsterdam's medieval foundation and a claim to exclusive note issuance plus a small gold reserve. The piece discusses authority, historical ties, and financial influence amid shifting state power and international comparisons.
The article reports heated criticism of the Public Printer as an open shop advocate and bully, with claims he clashes with storekeepers, enforces harsh rules, and discharges bookbinders. It covers debates by Mr Kreter and Mr Ryan, mentions salaries, alleged union bias, and a voting resolution nearly unanimously adopted, to be sent to President Roosevelt and Attorney General Bonaparte.
Miller again demonstrates why he claimed last year’s champion title by winning four mounts and placing in second or third in most races. Tugan, a rising youngster, shows marked success on metropolitan tracks, with Radke rising among top riders and poised to be a future royal of the sport.
Maritime officials explore government charter options as Pacific Mail steamers receive inspections at Bremerton and Seattle. Authorities aim to gauge readiness for transport needs while enforcing city ordinances against smoke and related violations.
Members of the Government Printing Office Veterans Association and friends spent Saturday afternoon at the Montgomery County fair grounds for their monthly summer outing. The group includes men who served in the XVI war and now work at the local printing office. The next outing will be at Tana Park on the third Saturday in August.
Five pickpockets faced the Yorkville Police Court after orders from Police Commissioner Bingham to the detective bureau. The drive targets elevated railway thefts shifting from surface cars. McCafferty’s street presence alarmed night-eyed bands. Sundays bring larger watches and jewelry thefts as nurses head to the shore. Joe Goldberg and four associates were nabbed at the Forty Second Street Third Avenue elevated station after police investigation. Magistrate House ordered a close examination.
Nearly 46 000 workers in the Vermilion and Mesabi ranges walk out as Union miners seek wage scales of 9.50 per day for eight hours surface and underground pay, plus 3 for eight hours firing pumping shop and blacksmithing. Steel officers reject any concession, claiming a binding agreement expired. News reports note tensions with intimidation reported in Hibbing and at Sellers Mine.
Parliament accepts amended concession to the German bank omitting certain clauses and privileges. The deal grants thirty year operation with capital set at 1,000,000 pounds. The council of ministers reviewed terms and a parliamentary committee removed inadmissible clauses before endorsement.
Japanese suspects arrested in Alaska on charges of illicit fishing gear use will be tried in Valdez. The Justice Department directs authorities to bring the individuals before Judge Wickerakum, who presides over the court.
Special to The Washington Post York, July 22. Michael Watson, a prominent Glen Rock citizen, dozed along the tracks of the Northern Central Railroad and was struck by a 10am train. He lost a toe and suffered severe injuries, dying shortly after at the hospital.
London traders report tepid activity with Wall Street swings and Paris Bourse timid amid copper fluctuations. Rio Tinto and De Beers shares hover as potential gambling counters while forecasts hint at a cautious if persistent recovery, and Berlin markets show holiday slowdowns with minimal purchases and mixed domestic stock moves.
Bank of England reports show reserve to liabilities rising from 43.3 to 48 percent, with year over year and weekly comparisons. The note cites bullion reserve movements, discount rate expectations, and Paris gold demand easing, signaling a cautious outlook for further rate cuts and London gold dynamics.
A United States Steel Corporation meeting of subsidiary company presidents is planned for tomorrow in New York with President William Corey presiding after his return from Europe. A director says the gathering has no special significance beyond routine bi monthly business discussions.
New York reports show American bonds in demand while English railways post larger gross gains but only modest net earnings growth. Freight rose 69,000,000 dollars in half year. passenger receipts up 11 percent. Railways serving manufacturing districts led gross gains. cost pressures, especially wages and materials, cut net earnings.
New York July 21 The stock market held steady with gains toward a higher level as the week closed. Money conditions improved and foreign borrowing via sterling loans surpassed 20 million dollars, aiding a return of confidence. Mentioned were Hariman investigations, Union Pacific plans, Northern Pacific expansion, and copper dividend stability amid a broad market rally.
The Nations Civic Federation commissions reviews by William J Clark of New York and Prof Frank Parsons of Houston compare British street railways with American systems. Clark favors private operation citing efficiency and transfers. Parsons supports municipal ownership noting progress from horse to electric traction, lower fares, and better service while stressing British conditions differ from American norms.
Judge MW Keim and Scott Ebert sold options on 33 000 acres of coal lands in Shade, Paint and Quedomining towns to the Somerset Coal Company of Baltimore. The option price averages 0 per acre, totaling $2,289.00, and the deal broadly covers coal lands in Somerset County not yet bought by large corporations.
Authoritative information from Mazatlan indicates the Mexican government will construct the Durango Mazatlan railroad along a long anticipated route. The project excludes track and bridges and is valued at about 75.4 million Mexican dollars with additional funds needed for completion.
New York July 1 A recent article by Paul Leroy Beaulieu, French economist, argues inflation has curbed investment and signals a coming cycle of rising raw material prices and falling real capital. He estimates U S capital outlay under two to three times the annual inflow while home investments drained reserves, forcing higher interest and delayed enterprise recovery.
Prices for bessemer pig iron fell to low levels this week as railroads refrain from purchases and producers offer large tonnage sales. Two shipments totaling 2% tons were made for July delivery with prices around 8 dollars per ton, while many buyers remain cautious and demand is weak across regions.
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