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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1907

Page

35

Jobs for College Men Valuable in Railroad Work

The Pennsylvania Railroad seeks more college trained men for operating and engineering posts as line improvements expand. Trainees begin as rodmen, advance through yards at Altoona, then supervisor roles, with a four year special apprentice track. A proposed policy would raise entry age from 34 to 45, broadening the labor pool while maintaining pension benefits.

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Oil Refining Increases In United States Refineries

A Census Bureau bulletin shows 301 refineries in operation at end of 1904 with total capital of 136,280,541 and 16,770 wage earners. Wages, materials, and product value all rose significantly from prior periods, led by burning oils and waxes with substantial gains in export volumes and refinery usage of crude petroleum.

United States Census Bureau

Lobster Propagation Plan Marks New Maine Station

The Fish Commission will establish a propagating station at Boothbay Maine to prevent extinction. Twenty thousand lobsters will be placed at the station with hopes to add about twenty thousand more soon. An appropriation of 290000 was granted by Congress in the last session.

Fish Commission Boothbay Congress

Barbour Charged With Embezzlement by Employer Complaint

George H. Barbour a salesman was arrested yesterday morning by Detectives Evans and Cormwell of the central office on the complaint of George K E Cornell wallpaper dealer at Tenth and I streets northwest who accuses Barbour of embezzling fifty four dollars Barbour allegedly made several sales while employed and failed to settle accounts after repeated requests.

George H. Barbour Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest Evans and Cormwell Central Office George KE Cornell Tenth and I Streets Northwest Barbour

Pensions information column offers guidance on veterans benefits

A long reader letter column from Leavenworth to Boston and Augusta traces the February 6 1907 pension act for Civil War and Mexican War veterans. It covers eligibility 62 years old monthly rates 12 15 and 20, how to apply and interplay with other laws, remarriage and widow questions, and sample inquiries from widows and veterans across several cities with responses clarifying entitlements and procedures.

Mexico United States Bureau of Pensions

Market Decline Seen as Consequence of Past Speculation

New York March 16. Wall Street dealt in a more selective manner than since the great liquidation move of 193. The market remained demoralized yet not panicky as rallies offered brief relief. Railroad stocks sagged with dividends and surplus concerns, while industrials fell on fears of reduced earnings. Bank of England conditions worry domestic finance as gold shipments continue and liquidity remains tight. DANIHL F. KELLOGG.

Weekington Post New York Southern Railway Trunday Southern Railway Company Erie Atchison Southern Pacific Atchison Common Southern Pacific Company Bank of England England South America Great Britain Wall Street

Proposals invited for district supplies and services 1907

Sealed proposals from bidders are invited by the District of Columbia and various federal agencies for fiscal year 1908. Contracts cover stationery printing hardware groceries fuel furniture and miscellaneous supplies incl. lumber, rugs, clothing, medical items, and laundry. Proposals close April 22 1907 at 2 p.m. with inquiries to district building offices and department clerks.

District of Columbia Washington pMce District of Co Tobia Blame Formas Sehool Booka Furnitura D. G Henry BF. Macfarland Henry L. West John Biddle D.C Treasury Department Treasury D. C Bureau of Engraving Treasury Building Department Geo Cortelyou United States Department OF Agriculture Washington, D.C Chi Scala, &c Elda Muet Secretary of Agriculture Jamie Wilson Department of Justice United States Charles J. Bonaparte Tovaay Department of Commerce of Labor Department of Commerce and Labor Washinston Govarment Government Printing Office Elf Fuss Les, &c Chas A. Stillings Sil War Department War Dept Omline M. HB. Thorp Mbli Waterial Washington, D. C Tovernment Srient M. R. Thorf TSPL State, War, and Navy Department Ax Tonova H. Poole Dieutenant Mybit Department of State Robert Hacon Secretary's Ofice Navy Department W. H. Metcalf United States Treasury H. Edwards J. H Poole Asher Thorf WASTH Worhington Thorp Columba Oelack Noot March

Leaf tobacco market updates from South Boston and nearby towns

Weather and bad roads delayed handling but breaks of leaf tobacco appeared in South Boston Virginia with total sales around 30 000 pounds and an average price near 10 cents. Reports from Durham Petersburg Lynchburg and Cumberland note light sales due to winter conditions and road issues while volumes edge up in some markets. Receipts at Petersburg and Lynchburg show millions of pounds with a steady trade. a Cumberland receiver filing was dismissed for Penn Garrett Coal Company amid recent financial concerns.

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Raw material imports rise in seven months to 1907

A Bureau of Statistics statement shows imports of raw materials for manufacturing up in the seven months ended January 1907 to 262 million dollars from 223.9 million in the prior year. Imports for further use in manufacturing reached 158 million dollars, vs 123 million. Crude materials accounted for 82.2 percent of total imports for manufacturing. Cement, copper, raw cotton, diamonds, fibre, hides, India rubber, pig iron and tin showed sizable gains, while wool fell by over six million pounds.

Bureau of Statistics India

Supreme Court proceed to condemn land for Friendship sewer right of way

In the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia a condemnation order begins for land and rights of way in the Friendship subdivision to be used for the Felts Branch sewer. Citations are issued to multiple landowners to appear March 1, 1807 at 10 oclock a m. The court orders publication in Washington Law Reporter and several newspapers, with appraisal tasks set and notices served by U S marshal. Also the probate court grants letters of administration for Hiles Buckner Clark with February 15, 1908 deadline for claims.

Supreme Court OF the District of Columbia Felts Branch Charles 4. Hinks Cort ‘T. Hines Sarah B. Griggs Marriott A. Burrows Robert B. Burrows Otho M Burrows Maryn Burrows Frederick W Burows David 3. Burrows Meriod O Burrows Pallip M. Burrows Loli Witnon Lotta M. Parks Joseph Farrett Hatterty W. Talbott Charles W. Prettman Clarence L. Bickerson Levy Court Surveyors Office Petts United States Ranraal Asif Washington Law Reporter Washington Evening Star Weabington Post Joe Barnard J.B. Young B. F Cunningham Upreme Court District OF Columbie Helding & Probate Court Augusta Gray Baltimore Bilimara Street James Tanner District of Columbis P. M. Brown

Auction of Trust Property at 17 Church Street NorthWest

Trustees of the late Thos J Owen and Son announce a public auction of a three story brick dwelling at 1728 Church Street NorthWest Washington DC and lot 298 in Chartem Early and W. 4. The sale is March 22 at 4 90 pm with options for cash or two equal installments. A $205 deposit is required. All fees paid by purchaser.

J. Owen & Son Church Street District of Columbia City of Washington Charten Allsan Square Columbie hUme Purebager Edhucale Washington John T. Arms Aawl A John Carrall Brent Willem Brent Hook W. F Samwl A. Deury Jesse L. Heiskell Trustes Thor J. Owen Colambia Wait W. H. Manique Tesstree WM. F. Holtzman

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