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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1907
Page
19
The stock market shows hesitation and fragmented sentiment as investors weigh a cautious rally. Professionals offset small gains with liquidations while banks and Treasury actions shape liquidity. Uncertainty lingers over dividends, development funding, and upcoming bond issues amidst currency pressures and crop concerns.
Members of Columbia Lodge of Machinists seek a revised rule allowing absence of one half day when unpaid time is taken. The plan would deduct fractional days from annual leave or wages, with Secre tary Merralf urged to support the change.
In New Orleans, stockholders of Ulinoje Central debated proxy support for Fish or Harriman in the anticipated contest over control. Friday night’s meeting reportedly did not publish a decision, but discussions remained sharp and Fish supporters claimed the proxies could favor him.
Complications threaten to suspend protection laws for vessels in coastwise trade. Netherlee, a British tramp steamer, detained at Port Townsend with coal for Bremerton Navy Yard, faced 2756 in alien tonnage and light taxes. Navy Department promises immunity. officials seek a legal solution amid a high-level conference among Navy, Justice, Commerce and Navigation authorities.
The United States sees a smaller excess of exports over imports as prices rise and demand grows. Officials note imports surged due to higher costs and expanding consumer needs, while exports remain strong though the gap narrows. Increased foreign purchases for manufacturing and luxuries, plus price inflation abroad, boost import values and challenge the trade balance.
A remarkable launch occurred in Belfast when the white star line bow for the Suevic slid into the water to replace the damaged forepart of the Suerte which ran aground near the Lizard. The forepart was cut away and the rest refloated to Southampton where the new bow will be joined to the main section.
Second son of Emperor William, Prince Eitel Frederick, acted as grand master of the Knights of Malta. He intervened to ensure that a firm’s subcontractors and workers on a Sonnenburg hospital extension receive pay. The treasury directed payment to cover the workers’ claims after contract dissolution and bankruptcy.
Sarmson D Barrett, president of the National Spiritualist Association of the United States, arrived in Washington and will stay at the association headquarters on Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast. He is in the capital for the upcoming convention and will help elect national officers for the coming year.
London and Paris report a weak week with copper prices unsettled and New York sentiment cautious. Egypt trade and Egypt gold demand buoyed money markets as Bank of England strength offers hope for a rate rise delay, while German shares slump amid external shocks and rail and steel sectors face uncertainty.
A citizen seeks guidance on adjusting pension status for a widow and dependent mother. The letter examines eligibility, reductions and rises in Civil War era pensions, marriage timing, and the need for medical evidence to support increases or restoration of benefits.
The merchant marine of the United States increased in the quarter ended September 25 with 310 vessels totaling 133,088 gross tons added. Compared with last year this shows more vessels and greater tonnage, led by Atlantic Coast activity and notable ships such as Old Colony Nassau Salt Lake City Cypress Crete John Y Boland and others built or registered across Philadelphia Chicago Lorain and Ecorse.
The Santo Domingo congress authorizes a joint under the treaty with the United States to issue bonds up to 20 million dollars in US currency. They bear 8 percent interest, payable annually, redeemable at 50 years but callable after ten years at 102.5 percent of face value. Bonds and interest are tax exempt in Santo Domingo, with a designated depositor and registry agent and a focal agent to market and distribute proceeds.
Virginia and West Virginia clash over a disputed debt of about 13 million dollars dating to the 1800s. Virginia argues West Virginia owes one third of the debt for internal improvements, with lawyers Conrad and Anderson for Virginia and Clark W May and Jenny Carlisle for West Virginia.
Washington to Washington daily service with coaches and parlor cars offered except Sundays. Includes solid tram style dining and buffet options for travelers on the route between Washington and Washington.
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