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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1909

Page

37

London Market Busy Says Statist Prophet Of Rise

The London Financial Journal reports the Bank of England rate rise had little local effect, with renewed speculative activity on many stock sectors except Americans. It notes a likely further rate increase before month end and predicts gains into mid November as market optimism grows despite Berlin realignments.

Washington Post London Bank of England Stock Exchange New York

Cautious London Market Hints at Slight Decline in Prices

London traders report lower prices stimulating modest buying, but no clear recovery. Brokers and speculators hold cautious optimism as prices dip, with Rio Tinto shares closing at 1942 while 1950 Friday levels linger. In Rome, plans press for Emperor Nicholas to meet King Victor Emmanuel within a week at Racconigi or Bari, secrecy surrounding the rendezvous, the Empress Alexandra staying behind, and the visit contingent on precedents regarding the sultan’s earlier voyage through the Dardanelles.

Sooners Hope Copretcht Rome Nicholas Russia Victor Emmanuel Melagari Rosaig Italy Racconigi Piedmont Bari Adriatic Brindisi Alexandra Turkey Dardanelles

Polar bears to draw Amundsen sledges in Arctic quest

Hamburg Oct 1 Capt Roald Amundsen, planning a polar expedition, seeks to use trained polar bears for sled travel. He has contracted Carl Hagenbeck to supply twenty two year old ice bears. The trainers have worked for a month and report promising results. Bears to be shipped to Christiania for embarkation aboard Amundsen's ship.

Hamburg Roald Amundsen Amundsen Carl Hagenback Hagenback Christiania

Wall Street notes rise in money rate and gold flow

The piece discusses Wall Street reactions to a 6 percent call money rate and higher time money costs, amid hopes of continued business strength in 1910. It surveys impacts on stock prices, gold imports, government certificates, and copper and steel sectors, with pension-related letters interleaved.

Wall Street Sterling Exchange Europe New York City Hla Penatoa Matics

Widow Pension Eligibility and Beneficiary Questions Answered

A reader asks why a sister cannot be titled widow of a soldier for pension and how a daughter can claim a deceased pensioner's arrears. Advice notes that continuous cohabitation from marriage to death is required and that payment checks should be sent to the Interior Department auditor to obtain remaining pension funds for the rightful claimant, with funeral expenses limited to the survivor’s entitlement.

Gormentown Alek Po Soliier Nobber Denston Interior Department Washington, DC

Concessions Push Steel and Iron Orders Across Markets

Concessions of 50 cents a ton spurred continued import orders from England as Pittsburg district firms place large deals for foundry and pipe iron. Domestic and foreign cargos secured amid rising output records, with Cambria Steel purchasing 52,000 tons and output in September at about 29.75 million tons annually. Tenders for 100,000 tons nationwide, early shipments favored, prices stable with premiums for prompt delivery.

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 Wall-Open Gate Accident

London Times chief editor F Amery suffered a serious ankle fracture in Winnipeg while returning from a paper chase with Hari and Lady Grey. He was hospitalized and the fracture was set. doctors expect he may travel to London on October 25 by stretcher. Amery, a three time Unionist candidate, remains under care as Wolverhampton politics loom.

Winnipeg Sianitobe Get L. F Amery London Times Hari Lady Grey Amery New York London Jena Ada Wolverhampton Sean

Regulation plan for bullfighting in northern Spain

Bilbao Oct 10 Proprietors of bullrings in northern Spain form an association to regulate and promote bullfighting. Rings are classified by capacity and dues fund a sinking reserve, a home for fighters, and current expenses. Bullfighters are divided into three honorarium classes, with special allowances for famed fighters. Bull farms are grouped by bull value, with a gold cup every five years for the best disciplined farms and a minimum fight quota.

Bilbao Spain Bomba Machaco

Mechanics suspend paper Watchman over censorship clash

The State council of the Junior Order United American Mechanics suspends publication of the Watchman, the state organ, after editor L P Smith resigns over a censorship agreement. The move follows a dispute about establishing censorship over the paper's columns. The action was announced from Winston Salem, North Carolina, with the date October 10.

North Carolina Washington Post Winston Salem State Council United American Mechanics Order L P. Smith The Watchman Betwen Office National Council

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