Oklahoma in Scales Conference Decides Future Statehood
Republicans in Oklahoma convene to decide whether to urge President Taft to withhold approval of the recently adopted constitution for the twin Oklahoma and Indian Territories. If approval is withheld, a new enabling act is needed. speakers include Taft aides and state leaders as the path to statehood is debated with emphasis on the President’s stance and upcoming August ratification vote.
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Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Nuence
Congress
Taft
Sherman
Republican Congressional Committee
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Tams Bixby
Foamer
The
Five Civilized Tribes
Guv Frantz
Bird McGuire
Terriory
D W Mulvane
Dennis Wigan
Southwest
Senater Curtis
Teft
Tulsa
Drowning Narrowly Missed by Two Rowers
William Angal and an unnamed companion from Alexandria nearly drowned when their light craft capsized on the reromac at Four mile Run near Nortons Point in a brisk wind yesterday. William Scheible and William King of Washington rescued them as the overturned boat sank, saving them by the narrowest margin.
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Fourmile Run
Nortons Point
William Angal
Alexandria
William Scheible
William King
Washington
aAngal
Fishermen’s Ark
Scheible
King
Washington Chamber to elect thirty directors at Arlington
The Washington Chamber of Commerce will meet at the Arlington Hotel to elect thirty directors. Ballots sent out listed 201 nominees for director plus a secretary. Votes marked on ballots cannot be counted. members must attend tonight to vote in person promptly at eight o'clock. President Robert N. Harper urges Trembers to be present.
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Washington Chamber of Commerce
Arlington Hotel
William F. Gude
Arlington
Robert N. Harper
Oglock
Oldest Democ1rat Pettit Dies After Long Life in DC
Charles W. Pettit long time Washington resident died at 46 Massachusetts Avenue NW after a two year illness. A Civil War era Treasury Department worker and Capitol employee, he was active in Odd Fellows and Columbia Lodge. Funeral at his home Tuesday with Rev Dr Wright conducting services. interment Glenwood Cemetery. Survived by son Charles and daughter Caroline, and seven grandchildren.
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Charles W. Pettit
Washington
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
Odd Fellows
Columbia Lodge
Wright
McKendrée ME Chureh
Glenwood Cemetery
Knife's Victim Improves After Knife Assault
John George, stabbed in a Northeast alley near Fifteenth and Fi streets, showed slight improvement after a dangerous operation at Casualty Hospital. Albert Jenkins, accused fighter, fled seven blocks before being arrested. he claims George struck first and says he does not admit guilt. George's home is 1621 Rosedale Street Northeast. Relatives visited during the day.
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John George
Fifteenth
Casualty Hospital
Albert Jenkins
George
Daley
Rosedale Street
Boys Held For Robbery In District Jewelry Theft
Detectives Pratt and Howlett recovered a 975 gold watch and two jeweled scarf pins yesterday on Seventh Street NW. The items were stolen from Mrs. Frederick Mayer of 723 Twelfth Street last Thursday morning. Two twelve year old colored boys, William Pie and Arthur Thomas, were arrested while trying to sell a $200 watch and other jewelry to a Seventh Street second hand merchant. The lads are in the House of Detention awaiting further questioning before Juvenile Court arraignment.
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Seventh Street
Pratt and Howlett
Central Office
Frederick Mayer
Twelfth Street
William Pie
Arthur Thomas
O'Bren
Mayer
Pupils Aid Teachers Seek Fund Drive With Diplomacy
Division six of Washington public schools under W B Patterson has booked the Columbia Theater for two nights to raise funds for the Teachers Aid and Annuity Association as it pushes toward a $100,000 capital goal. Proceeds from seat sales for Diplomacy will support the fund while dues begin feeding annuities. The planned crowds hope to back Washington teachers without overfilling the venue.
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Teachers’ Aid and Annuity Association
W. B Patterson
Columbia
Awell
Washington
Telegraphers Seek Eight Hour Day and Union Solidarity
Samuel J. Small, national president of the Commercial Telegraphers Union of America, urged a nationwide eight hour day and wage safeguards during a Washington Baltimore speaking tour. He warned that sliding scales and wage manipulation hurt workers as companies claim imaginary gains while new hires do not share wage increases. Local officials and unionists pressed for unity, an end to overtime exploitation, and stronger company accountability as several speakers outlined the need for persistent organization.
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Samuel J. Small
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of America
President Small
Washington
W. W. Beattie
C. A Kirk
J. W.W. Bray
Frank H. Lantz
P. R. Anderson
Union
Baltimore
W. M. Patton
Small
Acarcely
Typographical Union
Railroad Teleners’ Union
G W. McEntee
Telegrapher's Union
F C Roberts
Columbia Typographical Union
Wr. Small
Market Depression Deepens as Rail Earnings Weigh Stocks
Wall Street faced a weaker week amid waning railway earnings and dampened investor sentiment. Union Pacific Southern Pacific plans drew mixed reception while crop losses and labor unrest in San Francisco and New York strained confidence, with estimates predicting a sharp fall in winter wheat yield and impaired cotton prospects. Daniel F Kellogg notes reduced productivity and labor inefficiency contributing to the market mood.
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Washington Pont
New York
Wall Street
Delaware and Hudson and
New York Central
Union Pacific
Union Pacific-Southern Pacific
Financial District
San Francisco
Union Iron Works
Daniel F Kellogg
Creditors Seek Prosecution of Standard Dairy Ice Directors
A creditors committee led by B B Barnshaw & Bro W M Galt & Co and S D Waters & Son proposes to vigorously prosecute claims against the Standard Dairy Ice Company directors. It calls for a 3000 fund to fund the case and warns against any compromise with Emile Berliner. The next creditors meeting is at Referee Hallam’s office 16% Louisiana avenue tomorrow at 4 o clock with recovery chances described as excellent.
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Standard Dairy Ice Company
B. B. Barnshaw & Bro
W M. Galt & Co
S D. Waters & Son
Emile Berliner
Berliner
Hallam
Louisiana Avenue
Light Tobacco Crop Report From Golden Belt
Reports from the Golden Belt note small tobacco plants due to last month’s cold weather delaying transplanting. In South Boston and Petersburg traders report steady demand and variable prices for lugs to futures, with overall stock light and plant shortages easing. Lynchburg notes heavier receipts, generally fair quality, with prices firm on better grades and forecasts indicating near last year’s acreage.
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Golden Belt
Washington Post
Durham
N. C
Piedmont
Boston
Petersburg
Lynchburg
Colonial Governments Calling for Funds Amid Market Uncertainty
London reports a dull week on global stock markets with investor caution over money ease. Colonial governments seek large new loans, absorbing much available liquidity as traders watch Bank of England rates. Paris and Berlin wrap mixed weekly moves as American rail shares gain on Harriman capital expansion. Swift & Company notes Washington beef sales at about 80.2 cents per pound.
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Washington Post
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M Cailiaux
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Reichs Bank
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Reforms in Finance Blame Corporations and Laws
A Pamphlet by Selwin Tait argues that the recent market slump stems from poor corporation laws and mismanaged enterprises. He traces causes to railroad pioneers, classifies promoters, and urges Congress and state legislatures to adopt Britain and Germany style safeguards to restore investor confidence and curb stock manipulation.
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Selwin Tait
Tait
England
Great Britain
Taft
Tagt
Germany
Houses of Congress
Great Briain
COMMERCE OUTLOOK FOR US GERMANY FRANCE TARFIF TRADE
The Bureau of Statistics reports growing US trade with Germany and France amid tariff talks with Germany and France. Projected annual US trade with Germany and France may reach about 700.2 million dollars, up 128 million from last year. Germany accounts for about three fifths of this trade. France about two fifths. Exports to Germany greatly exceed imports, while to France exports slightly exceed imports. In nine months of the current year US exports to Germany were 207.0 million and imports 122.0 million. to France exports 391.1 million and imports 99.0 million. France remains one of the few major nations with US exports just ahead of imports. Over the last decade US imports from France total 782.1 million while exports to France total 783.9 million. from Germany imports 1,047.0 million and exports 31.826 million. Major German imports include chemicals, drugs, dyes, cotton goods, knitwear, laces, embroideries. exports include raw cotton, copper ingots, corn, mineral oils, iron and steel, oil cake, and shipyards. In France trade, imports feature cotton laces, hides and shines, champagne, silk garments, diamonds, leather goods, automobiles, and art works. exports include raw cotton, copper ingots, refined oils, iron and steel, tobacco, wood products, and other materials.
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United States
Germany
France
Bureau of Statistics
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E.R. Chapman & CO
NY. Stock Exchange
G. B. Chipman
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A. O. Brown & Co. Bankers and Brokers
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Munsey
Charles G. Gates & Co
Herbert L. Jones
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American Express Company
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Jamestown
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JG Bogen
Washington Nevada Investment Company
Grizaba Syndicate
Andy Hampel Brokerage Co
Reno Mew
Washington-Nevada Investment Co
Fredonia Hotel
Chesley & Spence Omen Chicorada
G. S. Langdon Commission
J. H. Crane &O
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Public Stock and Grain CO
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Stuart Ellis & CO
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Atloial Metropolitan Bank
Elde Oprest
S Trewsurs
M. Weaver
Havenner
E. J. POTTS &_CO
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Meesitaen Securities
Jone Maia
Frank Kane
F St
Bt Miner & Co
Lewis & Co
Arokeps
Francis R
Dooley & Co
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