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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1906

Page

10

QFISH TO LEAD REFORM APPEAL FROM LONDON

Stuyvesant Fish, longtime railroad official and former Mutual Life trustee, is expected to head a British and American policy holders reform movement. He resigned from the Mutual Life investigation committee and board, inviting British policy holders to join the effort, while Northcliffe presses for continued reform and international representation.

Board of Trustees Fish Harmsworth New York Stuyvesant Fish Thiness Centra Railroad Mutual Life Insurances Company Mutual Governors and Lawson Wish TL Cady Herrick Caplearam London Vregant Northcliffe Si Alfred Harmsworth Coatrman Great Britain Protection Association Committee Carmelite House Lord Northclitte Movement For Investigation and Reform

McCurdy Sued and Sets Sail Amid Insurance Probe

Trustees of Mutual Life sue former President Richard A. McCurdy and Robert H. McCurdy, and agent Charles H. Reymond & Co. for recovered sums while McCurdy sails to Europe on the Amerikan. The board also acts on Armstrong report and resignations. The coachman Thomas Baddow faced arrest but was released.

New York The Mutual Life Insurance Company Richard A. McCurd Europe Robert H. McCurdy Charles HW Charles H. Reymond & Co Torumer McCurdy Armstrong Efingham B. Morris Philadelphia Stuyvesant Fish Tug Beard

Wesleyan College Fire Destroys Historic Building

A Wesleyan University dormitory at Norch College in Middletown Connecticut was destroyed by fire early today. The 1903 structure, a historic nucleus of the campus, burned rapidly with little saved. Loss estimated at 33000 with insurance. Ten students in the building escaped in night clothes.

Connecticut Institution Middletown Conn Wesleyan University Norch College Httle Wesleyan

Miraculous Escape Marked by Wound Healed in Wisconsin

A dramatic escape from death near Nashotah Wisconsin is noted with a healing using Bitchie Avuica Salve. The account mentions AG drumielsts and highlights the quick recovery of the individual after a severe wound.

Bireing Pinske Nashotah Wis Ce. AG Drumielsts

Little Subject to Review After Court Martial Dismissal

The War Department receives the court martial records of Second Lieutenant Horace U T Little for review. A preliminary submission to the President is made by Judge Advocate General Davis. Little faced charges of incitation and disobedience of orders and is understood to have been found guilty and dismissed. He had been appointed to the army over a year ago.

Horace UT. Little Philippine War Department Davia Little

Guests of Harrington Visit Norfolk Navy Yard

Connecticut state officials aboard the Amestown exposition commission were hosted by Rear Admiral Harrington at the Norfolk Navy Yard. After further entertainments, they will return to Jamestown. They did not accept the two State Building sites offered.

Norfolk

Gillette Status Puzzle Over Philadelphia Job Resignation

Contended that Major Gillette accepted a civil post in Philadelphia and canceled his commission under statute. The War Department received his resignation as the question of whether a voided officer can resign and have it accepted rises to the President and Secretary of War for action.

Major Philadelphia Anothier Vaspris Gillette Engineera Tait Gillette Uesday War Department

Rejoin Coast Squadron Ships Sail From Gulf Ports

Warships leave New Orleans and Mobile for Key West and Pensacola to rejoin the coast defense squadron. Battleship Texas and torpedo boats depart for Pensacola. Ralph Marty Sampson reenters the Naval Academy after suspension. Army reports two Soldiers deaths in the Philippines. Coast defense plans appoint Col. Wotherspoon to joint army navy board.

New Orleans Mobile Key West Monte Ala Nevada Blakely Pensacola Texas Dupant Potter Gey Tensacola Dilek Lourd War Department Col. Wotherspoon General Staff Joint Army and Navy Board

Forty Millions Deal Forms California Interest in Philadelphia Company

A San Francisco group led by United Railways Investment Company nears a 40 million dollar purchase of the Philadelphia Company stock. Deposits show 411000 shares in New York Baltimore and Philadelphia with a plan to acquire all deposited stock to gain control of Pittsburg utilities. Minority interests decline to participate and will not offer their shares.

Pittsburg March Street Plutadelpha Company United Railways Inventment Company San Francisco Philadelphia New York Baltimore Colonat Trust Company United Railways Investment Company Landenburg, Mann & Co Pilin

Washington Produce and Eggs Market Holds Steady Quoted Prices

Market reports steady prices across produce and eggs with mixed notes on supplies. Butter and creamery grades show a rise while dressed poultry remains firm. vegetables and fruits trend firmer amid lighter receipts and demand.

Southern Chease Cheawe New York State Virginia Pheet Con Turdght Largo Medina Navy

New York Produce Prices and Market Rundown March 1

Market notes show mixed changes across staples in New York. Sutter calpia and cheese quiet with modest receipts. poultry steady with western fowls and turkeys varying. flour and rye quiet to steady. cottonseed oil strong. rosin firm. petroleum steady. potatoes and cigars steady. peanuts and freights quiet with no major shifts.

New York Cardgva Molacsay Bermunda Aiden Liverpool London Girad Pearl Bdge

Daily Cotton Market and Public Debt Decline Report

The daily cotton market and public debt figures show February 28 1906 debt at 987521505 with a monthly decline of 4003011 due to cash on hand and increased cash reserves. Cash in Treasury totals 1418958612 with gold and other funds. certificates and notes offset by cash on hand. Also reports on livestock futures, grain receipts, and market conditions in New York Chicago Bangor and Washington, with bank and telegraph line updates and a birthday presentation at Farmers and Mechanics National Bank.

Treasury Treasury Philippine Islands S. Thomas Brown Farmers and Mechanics' National Bank Georgetown Charles E. Gragin New York Cincinnati, Lannston and Parton Railroad J. "Pierpat Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton Judson Harmen Hamilton and Ascat Pere Marquette

Market Steady as Futures Rally Buoys Cotton Trade

Market opened steady with a 65 point advance on firmer Liverpool futures and bullish Englngia Spot gains. Reports of strong South demand, scarce offers, and private acreage estimates sparked mixed prospects. late session liquidity and bear selling kept final prices barely above recent lows.

Liverpool Co Wales Dales Readlog Paints Atfervars Iren Wemand Marly Ang Mas Une Caltan

Austro-Hungarian tariffs seek unity in twelve year period

Vienna reports new commercial treaties with Germany Italy Russia and Belgium plus an autonomous Austro-Hungarian tariff. The measures promise protection for agriculture and industry while raising some living costs. Officials claim the twelve year pact will economically hold the dual monarchy, ensure internal peace and stabilize central European trade relations.

Vienna Austria-Hungary Germany Italy Russia Belgium Europe Cental Europe Hungary Servia Bulgaria Rervia Balkan States United States Austrias Hungary

Hungary Crown Absolutism Gains Ground Says Report

A political report accuses the crown of Hungary of growing absolutism as ministers sign acts without substantive Hungarian deputy input. The piece characterizes the move as imperial and anti democratic, highlighting increasing ministerial dominance.

Hungary

Big Increase in Receipts for February Government Surplus

The government reports a February surplus of 4 474 028 with total receipts 45 294 727 and expenditures 13 720 688. Revenue sources show Customs 24 882 624 up 2 250 000 Internal revenue 18 229 081 up 1 525 000 Miscellaneous 6 183 171 down 178 000. Expenditures include Civil and miscellaneous 8 240 408 War 37 450 501 Navy 8 285 999 Indians 1 072 80 Pensions 12 487 904 Public works 1 809 Interest 1 165 714.

Panama Canal

Hearst's Merger Bid Denied by Attorney General

Albany March. Attorney General Mayer announced denial of Hearst's application to compel annulment of the Interborough Metropolitan Holding Company charter. He ruled the proposed merger would create a monopoly over Manhattan and Bronx elevated surface and subway systems, though some monopoly concerns remain unspecified.

Albany Mayer Today William R. Hearst Interborough Metropolitan Holding Company New York Traction Companies Manhattan Bronx

Stockholders May Object to Interborough Merger

The attorney general notes that stockholders cannot be compelled to exchange their shares involuntarily. If stockholders object to the proposed merger, they may seek remedy in the courts, and street transportation remains permissible under law as stated.

Interborough Metropolitan Company Sttormey General

Leather trade rises with US exports led by boots and leather goods

The United States exported about 29 million dollars in leather and leather goods last year, up around 3 million from the previous year. Boots and shoes exports rose roughly 1 million since 1900, with British Australasia a leading market for leather goods.

United States Bureau of Statistics Department of Commerce and Labor British Australasia

Global markets for leather goods expand in early trade

United States and allies including the United Kingdom Japan Belgium the Netherlands Denmark and Canada report stronger markets for leather goods. U S imports reach about 1.4 million dollars with gloves comprising the largest share by grade.

Ed States United Kingdom Japan Belgium Netherlands Denmark Canada United States

New Board of Trade Rules Cut Salaries and Boost Commissions

Chicago March 1 new rules abolish salaried positions at the board of trade affecting over 40 workers. Traders now earn only commissions, with old salaries from 31% to 9 dollars monthly replaced. The new commission rate also took effect, raising earnings to 12 dollars for a 3000 bushel grain sale, up from six dollars and a half.

Chicago Board of Trade

The Liquozone Cure Claim Explains Gas Based Remedy

An advertisement touts Liquozone as a gas derived tonic that cures germ diseases. It claims the product is produced from five substances including oxygen and sulfur dioxide, requires up to 14 days to prepare, and is guided by top chemists.

Liquozone Germicide Claims and Free Trial Offer

A vintage ad touts Liquozone as a powerful germicide harmless to tissues and a tonic. It cites widespread use, claims of curing many diseases, and a free first bottle plus two months of testing at no cost. Readers are invited to mail a coupon to receive an order paid by the company.

Liquozone

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