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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1908

Page

33

Looted Bank to Close Reorganization Plan Fails

Pittsburg May 17 official word announced the Allegheny National Bank will close under Comptroller of the Currency supervision after former cashier William Montgomery was jailed for misappropriation of funds. Treasury and bank officers had sought a rescue with a new structure, but suspended business and a wind up were decided.

Pittsburg Allegheny National Bank William Montgomery Bank Treasury Department Examiner William Aparard Nonwashier Yesterns Oid Treasury aAgerbo Eltmas Harriman Roads Baltimore Sitoassies New York

Oil Fueled Warships Could Transform British Navy

Expert analysts argue oil burning engines offer faster steam production with fewer crew compared to coal. Proponents say oil allows larger ships to burn less fuel, cut stokehold manpower, and boost range, potentially shifting naval power if Canada supplies fields to Britain.

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Tobacco Breaks Light Across Virginia Market

Reports from South Boston Richmond Petersburg and Lynchburg Virginia on May 17 describe light overall tobacco offerings with prices holding steady. Market receipts show variable volumes with mixed grades and buyers finding satisfactory demand as the old crop nears completion and expectations rise for a shorter new crop.

Washington Boston Richmond Petersburg Lynchburg

Elects Bishops This Week At General Conference

Baltimore pastors and prominent clergymen attend the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the city and suburbs. A large meeting at Fords Grand Opera House and a general session at the Lyric are planned with discussions on bishop elections, presiding elders, and possible study changes, including modern languages.

Baltimore Methodist Episcopal Church Fords Grand Opera House

Sperry's Blue Flag Up as Atlantic Fleet Arrives San Francisco

The Atlantic fleet sails toward the Pacific with a nine strong squadron staging at Bremerton and Santa Barbara for maneuvers. Admiral Sperry emphasized that salutes and decorum reflect courtesy among gentlemen, not caste, as crews prepare for shore leave and final drills.

Admiral Sees Emperor in Yokohama Audience

Rear Admiral Joseph Homphill commanding the American squadron visiting Yokohama was received by the Emperor this morning. He attended luncheon at Silba Palace with Princes Artgune and Fushimi Admiral Togo and Baron Saito. A British squadron is also visiting Yokohama. Southern Publishers to Meet. Charlotte NC May 17. Publishers representing major papers from Virginia to Texas will gather in Charlotte Tuesday for the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association annual convention. The banquet will be held Wednesday evening.

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Obituaries and market report from Virginia towns

In Luray Samuel A Webster aged eighty died today after decades as a tollgate keeper on the eastern suburb. In Richmond Robert Shore aged seventy seven Confederate veteran was found dead at his home this afternoon, survived by four children including John Shore, a pharmacist in Washington. Also notes Swift and Company fresh beef sales for the week ending May 16 averaged 10.19 cents per pound.

Luray Samuel A Webster Richmond Robert Shore Bhors John Shore Wehington Swift & Company T Wehington

Loss Childre Monument Dedication in Alleghenies Observed

Special to The Washington Post Cumberland Md May 17 Representative John M Reynolds spoke at the second anniversary dedication of the monument near Everett marking the spot where the lost children of the Alleghenies were found fifty two years ago A special train drew hundreds of attendees Jacob Cox brother of the lost children died at Johnstown Pa He was born in the house from which the children wandered away Daniel Cox a pioneer resident saw two of his children Joseph and George wander away their skeletons later found parts of the tree under which they lay stood beside the monument The monument was largely funded by local school children.

Washington Post Cumberland John M. Reynolds Pennayivants Déwarren H. Reynolds Everett

Cause of Wreck Probed As Inquest Opens In Alexandria

Inquest into the Trenton sinking off the wharf near Washington May 2 begins with testimony from John E Taylor president of the Potomac Navigation Company and Captain Davis. Witnesses discuss warnings, port holes opened, passenger lists, loading practices, and possible crew negligence as the coroner’s jury seeks responsibility.

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Securities Set Page More Gold Efforts Likely

A Washington Post summary notes mixed signals from Wall Street as prices rise despite little real economic progress. Swelling stock optimism contrasts with unchanged buying and weaker export demand, while rail and cotton market moves complicate outlooks for the country’s financial health and commodity prices.

Paris and London Markets Rally as US Growth Lifts Foreign Bonds

London reports a broad stock market upturn led by American shares with Paris buying gold and Berlin markets buoyed by easing money conditions. British securities rise while fears of industrial depression linger. observers expect a potential bank rate cut only after gold demand subsides.

Berlin Bank of England American Steel Trust 13 Europe

Union Pacific opens new UVP cut off easing Omala to Rebr path

The Union Pacific has opened a new cut off between Omala and Rebr, shortening main line mileage by about the length of a week’s travel. The stretch costs 3 500 and reduces the tack length and grade on a troubled section by roughly one half.

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