London Markets Ahead as Bank Rate Rise Sparks Debate
London reports show the Bank of England rate increase had limited local impact, with continued speculative activity on equities except American shares which fell on fears of tighter money in New York. The Statist disputes a predicted American price break and expects further advances by mid November. Berlin markets mixed with realization and bear pressure, while Imperial Bank rate prospects and whispers of an imperial loan weighed on the Paris and Berlin exchanges.
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Washington Post
London
Bank of England
Stock Exchange
New York
Realizaton
Berlin
Herlin
Amet En Aizes
Imperial Loan
BMC
Imperial Bank
Europe
New York City
Hla
Cautious London Market Sees No Clear Recovery
Lower prices spurred buying but a decisive rebound remains elusive as brokers and speculators cling to cautious optimism. Rio Tinto stock closed at 1942 after 1950 on Friday amid firm tones in a volatile market. Emperor Nicholas of Russia reportedly plans a visit to King Victor Emmanuel in the coming week, with Racconigi or Bari possible meeting sites, while the Empress Alexandra stays in Russia. The Turkish Dardanelles visa issue prevents a voyage to Italy, delaying the planned royal meeting.
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Sooners
Hope
Copretcht
Rome
Nicholas
Russia
Victor Emmanuel
Melagari
Rosaig
Italy
Racconigi
Piedmont
Bari
Adriatic
Brindisi
Alexandra
Turkey
Dardanelles
Bears to pull polar sledges in Arctic voyage
Hamburg reports Capt Roald Amundsen plans a polar expedition using trained polar bears to draw his sledges. Carl Hagenbeck has contracted twenty two year old bears and their handlers have trained for a month, with ships to Christiania this week for voyage deployment.
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Amundsen
Siedgen
Hamburg
Roald Amundsen
Carl Hagenback
Hagenback
Christiania
Wall Street sees gold, money rates, and 1910 outlook
The article outlines Wall Street’s reaction to a 6 percent call money rate, potential gold imports, and the U.S. government’s stronger financial position. It discusses rising money costs, investor caution, and signs that domestic trade and pig iron output may boost 1910 optimism, with copper and steel sectors noted for varied conditions. It also covers pension inquiries from veterans and dependents, detailing eligibility and rate considerations.
Widow Pension Question Sparks Family Dispute
A letter explains a widow of a soldier not receiving a pension due to non continuous cohabitation from marriage to death and asks how a daughter can claim arrears. An accompanying case describes a widow dying before cashing a check, leaving a daughter who seeks guidance on obtaining the pension and last expenses. The adviser says the daughter should send the check to the Interior Department auditor and claim pension arrears only if funds cover last sickness and burial costs.
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Nobber
Denston
Interior Department
Washington, DC
Concessions Boost Pig Iron Imports and Steel Orders
The report notes 50 cent per ton concessions by Buffalo and Eastern furnaces spurring orders for foundry and pipe iron for year end delivery. Pittsburgh area contracts edge toward 60,000 tons of hessemer and basic iron, with Cambria Steel buying 52,000 tons. Sept pig iron output near 29.75 million tons annually, with demand and pricing showing limited change but premiums for early shipments.
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New York
Buffalo
Middlesboro
Philadelphia
Alabama
Virginia
Pittsburg
Cambria Steel Company
Standard Bessemer
East
American Bridge Company
Michigan Central a + Detroit
McClintic Marshall Construction Company
Editor Amery Injured In Night Accident
London Times chief editor Amery suffered a double fracture of the ankle after a fall at a chase event in Winnipeg. He was taken to a hospital and his condition was improving. doctors expect he can travel back to London on October 25. He had been a unionist candidate and the report notes his campaign status.
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Winnipeg
Sianitobe
Get
L. F Amery
London Times
Hari
Lady Grey
Amery
New York
London
Jena
Ada
Wolverhampton
Sean
Regulating Bullfighting in Northern Spain
Bilbao October 10 a new association of bullring owners in northern Spain proposes regulation and support for bullfighting. Rings are categorized by capacity with dues allocated to a sinking fund a home for fighters and current expenses. Fighters purses and farms are divided into classes with fixed honoraria and prize incentives. A gold cup will go every five years to the farm with the fewest ill fated bulls and at least twenty fights in first or second class ranges.
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Bilbao
Spain
Bomba
Machaco
Mechanics suspend paper in North Carolina Wetchman affair
Winston Salem October 10 officials of the State council Junior Order United American Mechanics suspend publication of the Watchman state organ following editor L P Smith resignation and a dispute over a proposed censorship agreement between the state council and the national office.
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Washington
Winston Salem
State Council
United American Mechanics
Order
L P. Smith
The
Watchman
Betwen
National Council
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