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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1910
Page
2
Leading issues show higher copper consumption and enlarged business in Amalgamated, American Smelting, Westinghouse, and General Electric. Iron and steel orders grow, with United States Steel reporting rising demand and reduced inventory. Rail and railway reports, plus favorable crop and money trends, buoy sentiment as banks ease rates.
Trading on the local Stock Exchange yesterday was in small jets and the market remained firm with fractional advances. Brokers attributed the movement to light investment activity and a lack of speculative trading.
Katherine Botti a girl of 18 was cleared of first degree murder charges after testifying that the killing of her godfather Pesquale Volpe with an ax and a hot poker was justifiable. Witnesses described her good character and studies, and prosecutors did not seek a harsh penalty.
The Treasury notes steady while the New York Stock Exchange reports firm money on call and short term rates. Sterling exchange and commercial bills quoted, with copper markets steady in London and local iron markets dull. Spot iron prices shown for various foundry and southern qualities, and London warrants noted.
Special to The Washington Post. New York October 4 markets were steadier as Jewish New Year kept many away yet volume topped recent days. Barking with optimism Edwin Hawley in Chicago spoke of improving business and brighter sentiment. Atlantic Coast Line ordered 15000 tons of rails while rail demand may rise with upcoming replacements. overall steel trades hold fairly strong with occasional gaps in orders.
New York trading shows a renewed buying surge in cotton with midday spikes linked to Liverpool cables but heavy selling trimmed gains, closing barely higher by 12 points. Southern spot markets nudged up modestly while futures influenced overall mood amid rain in the South and mixed receipts in eggs and produce.
Six hours after Mrs. Hiram Stuckey was assaulted at a Covington county farm, Bush Withers, a trusted convict, was seized from the Henderson camp warden and tied to a stake by about 400 men. He was burned en route to Andalusia, despite wardens' efforts to move him. The victim lies in precarious condition. Mrs. Stuckey identified the assailant who was then lynched by the mob.
Putnam Conn Oct 4 An involuntary petition in bankruptcy was filed in the U S district court against Ernest M Arnold with unsecured claims estimated between 500 000 and 600 000 The estate consists mainly of a slight real estate equity and some stocks of uncertain value Affected parties span eastern Connecticut many who previously profited from Arnold investments in speculative pools face losses due to his prolonged market downturn and debt pressures
New York reports record clearings for the year ending September 30 with total transactions of 100,749,253,086 dollars. Balances reached 4,195,293,997 dollars while exchanges stood at 202,553,953,069 dollars, surpassing last year’s 99,257,062,411. The all time high daily clearing totaled 735,461.49 dollars on November 3, 1909.
Commodity quotes from New York and Chicago show mixed movements in butter, eggs, cheese, pork, beef, lard, and grains. Notable data include butter receipts 14,637 pkgs, cheese 8,090 boxes, egg receipts 14,229 cases, and varied beef, hog, and cattle offers as traders signal dull demand and steady to soft tones across multiple markets.
North Lima and South Lima activity noted with total barrels and runs. Credit balances listed at 1.90 dollars with 21,621 barrels rung and averages around 23,608 barrels. Shipments total 219,147 barrels with average about 212,052 barrels for the period.
Washington cattle market shows a general trend higher in prices with very active calf trade. Hog market strength quoted at six to nine dollars gross per hundredweight, sheep and lamb values noted per pound though obscured by OCR errors. calf rates and categories listed with uncertain figures.
Robert T. Sweeney, former mall carrier, pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing notes worth 7400 from the mails on June 13 1910. He testified he gave 40000 of the notes to Attorney Shedrick B. Turner editor of a weekly paper to sell and burned the rest. The notes are largely in evidence as the trial proceeds.
In Pueblo Colorado Judge Lewis granted a permanent injunction preventing Empire Water and Power Company from using water that forms Cascade mountain’s chief scenic attraction to generate power. Cascade Town Company won after resisting condemnation efforts by the power firm, which argued the water was already in beneficial use. The ruling for the first time assigns concrete value to scenic beauty and protects it under law.
In Wilkes-Barre on October 4, license clerk Smith refused a license to wed to Anna Piconi an 11 year old Irajan girl from Duryea who wore a long skirt to look older Anthony Banda aged 26 was named as the intended husband. The girl’s parents supported the plan but the clerk stood firm saying he would not issue the license.
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania Mrs Tony Elias Yomokin told Judge Garman that she married a boy of four and now seeks aid. The judge ordered her husband, described as an Arabian, to pay $5 weekly in nonsupport. The case cites his current relationship with another woman and lack of support. The 14 year marriage duration was noted with concern.
In Wheeling West Virginia Oct 4 a bulldog owned by Ike Einghimer a Clothier acted as a policeman aiding in the capture of Albert Hartington of Fairmont who forced entry into the store. A watchman with the dog had just inspected the shop and prepared to leave when the dog barked at a barrel where the burglar lay concealed.
Hollidaysburg Pa Oct 4 State Senator Chambers Co Templeton was indicted in Blair county court on one forgery count and two larceny counts He is a lawyer and former clients filed complaints The alleged total peculations amount to about 75000 dollars
Mrs L D Mathes wife of the general manager of the Dubuque street car lines, a noted society leader, shot herself in their Dubuque home today. Authorities say temporary insanity prompted the act. The family previously held prominence in Memphis Tennessee.
Lexington Kentucky October 4. Isaac Perkins 2 farmer of Magoffin county was shot and killed from ambush today. The intended victim traversed the same mountain path a few hours later and found Perkins body.
The Eighth Virginia district Republican chairs meet at Hotel Rammel Alexandria at 1 pm to decide if a candidate should be named to oppose Rep Carlin in November. Alexandria city committee urged restraint and alignment with broader chairmen sentiment. no candidate named, odds high of no field. Other items note Nellie L Hinken and Marvin Forrest Birrell marriage in Alexandria and upcoming confirmations and real estate purchases, with broader dispatches from Haiti and Cologne.
After a deadlock since September 1, the Alexandria board of aldermen elected F. F. Marbury president and H. K. Field vice president without opposition. The session ended with a pledge for committee rearrangements and an upcoming announcement of committee assignments at the next meeting.
Miss Ida Regina Creegan daughter of Michael Creegan of Alexandria and James Edward Madden of Washington were married in a double nuptial mass at St Marys Catholic Church officiated by Rev L F Kelly assisted by the rector. The ceremony featured solos by Mrs Nettle Brill Mrs Mamie Bowling and Robert L Wenzel. They will reside in Washington after a wedding breakfast at the Creegan home.
St. Petersburg dispatch says Hewno Azeff, described as head of fighting Russian factions and a political police spy, was assassinated at Wiesbaden according to Novoe Vremya. The report flags his dual roles and the alleged killing as a notable political crime with international implications.
A bomb exploded beneath a window of the mayor's office in Baeza Spain damaging the town hall. There were no casualties. Ex-Representative Thomas Updegraff of Iowa died at his home in MeGregor Iowa today. He retired from Congress in 1900.
Captain W C Fincke of the navy collier Ajax faced embezzlement charges of $5000 in government funds. The case was postponed to October 6 after he claimed he was not given sufficient time to settle accounts. He denied absconding, appeared in court on recognizance with a $2500 bond, and said he would settle in full if allowed a reasonable period. The arrest followed a Navy Department report from Rear Admiral Heiner citing a suspected land shortage on the vessel. Masters of the collier, appointed from civilians, receive $6000 land and $5800 for upkeep.
The battleship Delaware reached the Delaware River to receive a silver service from the state. Officials plan a grand ceremony with most state officials in attendance. In Annapolis, Del Valle, son of San Juan's mayor, earns a Naval Academy appointment, preparing for exams next summer as the first appointment from Puerto Rico graduates.
Midshipmen deficient in June exams were notified today that the September reexaminations showed no failures. Authorities disclosed the results in Annapolis Maryland as the process concluded.
Army orders list transfers and reporting instructions for officers in the Fifth and Sixth infantry and coast artillery, with Fleet Lieuts and cavalry personnel to Fort Myer and Walter Reed General Hospital. It notes leave extensions for First Lieut Beauford Camp and other coast artillery officers, including extensions of five, ten, and twenty days.
A dated orders list assigns Rear Admirals G B Harbor and EB Fierry to home and wait orders and duty respectively. Rear Admirals B P Comly and Thomas receive home or command duties in the US Pacific Fleet. Capt T H B Howard leads Fourth Division of the US Atlantic Fleet. Lieuts Shadford and Jones receive duty assignments in South Carolina and Puget Sound navy yard.
Movements include Nagal vessels Arrived Triton and Wansigon Solace at New York City Cuttlefish at Solomon Islands Hector at Norfolk Albany at Manila Montgomery at Philadelphia Delaware at Delaware Breakwater Rainbow at Manila Sailed Brutus from Newport for Charleston Hector from Hampton Roads to Norfolk Delaware from New York for Wilmington Del Dixie from New York for Hampton Roads Lebanon from Indian Head to Norfolk Dolphin from Boston to New York Yorktown from Payta Peru to Salaverry Peru Caesar from Sewall Point to Charleston California Colorado and Pennsylvania from Cumbote for Ben Francisco Veisco Washington from Punta Arenas to Rio de Janeiro
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