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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1905
Page
46
R G Dun & Co reports brisk business and growing conservatism amid improving factory output and rail freight delays. Textile, iron, steel, and coal sectors show strength. foreign trade rises with October gains in imports and exports. Wages rise in mills. shipping and grain movements face slowdowns from blockades and quota conditions.
In New York on October 20 an application was filed in the New York State Supreme Court to appoint a receiver for Haight & Freese Company brokers with offices in New York Boston and Philadelphia. Directors George G Turner and Harvey Watson said the firm cannot continue business or meet obligations due to ongoing litigation and assets totaling about 200000 subject to liens.
The Western Pacific Railroad plans to raise 25 million dollars more in bonds, boosting total authorized bonds to 75 million. The funds will finance terminal improvements and new branch lines in California, notably to San Jose and Fresno. The Rio Grande Western will guarantee the interest on the new issue, as with the prior 50 million bond issue.
London copper closed at 72 shillings spot and 70 pounds 108 for futures. Locally electrolytic copper quoted 16 25 to 16 62 percent, lead steady at 14 pounds 17s 1d in London, spellett at 28 pounds 128 8d for spot, zinc around 16.00 to 16.37 percent locally. Tin fell abroad to 2 shillings 3d for standard foundry. Cleveland warrants at Say 10444. Southern foundry grades higher. No 1 foundry Northern 18 25 to 18 50, No 2 17 75 to 18 00, No 1 Southern 17 76 to 18 26, No 1 Southern soft 18 26 to 18 60, No 2 Southern 17 25 to 17 75.
Baltimore markets report quiet winter grain prices with mixed futures across wheat corn and oats. Cotton moves higher on weather and demand expectations as selling wanes and prices hold near session highs amid pressure from shorts and renewed buying.
Henry Dexter of New York writes to the Sun-Sir accusing directors of banks of complicity or lax oversight in decades of pilfering from widows and orphans. He cites past robberies at City Bank and Phoenix Bank, condemns大量 directors who serve on many boards, and urges audit and accountability to curb graft in high places.
In a Gloucestershire village, Harry Dinton, a soldier, returns from India to marry Mary, the devoted heroine who worships him. A rival letter from Editha and a friend's warning test his loyalty as the crumbling bridge scene climaxes with a dramatic vow of faithfulness.
Market reports show receipts of steers bulls and cows with mixed changes across cities. New York quotes slower steer demand and weaker cows while bulls hold. Chicago notes slow cattle trading with steady to easier hogs and a large sheep and lamb run with firm lambs. Strong international prices for Liverpool London live cattle and Canada lambs noted amid varied regional activity.
Judge H H Wheeler sustains New York board of general appraisers finding no assessment on rossed wood pulp from Canada. Pierce and other importers may receive refunds for duties paid since the suit began. The ruling covers pulp partially prepared for grinding by bark and knot removal.
New York Oct 20 announcement lists Charlies Steel Samuel Spencer George F Baker and F D Underwood from New York and R R Rhodes of Cleveland as new directors of the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railway Company At a directors meeting F D Underwood president of the Erie Railroad was chosen president of the railway with Russell Harding as vice president Thomas J Walsh secretary and J H Howard treasurer were reelected and Erie officials were named assistant secretary and assistant treasurer respectively.
An advertisement emphasizes eight hours of continuous sleep and the impact of mattress quality on rest. It argues many people are tired due to their mattress and touts customizable mattresses with moderate pricing to suit individual needs.
The Railway Age predicts record contracts for freight cars and locomotives through 1905 and beyond as the Pennsylvania orders 21 500 cars plus 16 160 in August, crowding factories. One firm holds 66 000 unfilled. few deliver before mid next year. Omaha railroad election notes one change as Zenas Crane succeeds J Burt. others re-elected.
The Department of Agriculture will issue an extra cotton report on November 10 showing visible supply as of November 1. Secretary Walden aims to reduce the interim delay between October and December publications after protests by cotton planters. Montena Public Lands Withdrawn. The land office withdraws 1,100,000 acres in Bozeman and Lewiston districts due to the lake basin irrigation project. Will of Kate Ross filed for probate naming Dr. Frank E. Gibson as executor.
United States Attorney General orders a series of injunctions to break up alleged monopolies in Hawaii. Breckeng files suit against Alien and Robinson, Lewers and Cooke, Wilder and Co. over lumber control said to hold 90 percent of island business. Prices claimed to be 175 percent above competitive levels. Judge Dole orders show cause for injunction with hearing set December 4. Similar suits expected against cattle dealers and other industries.
The Alexandria City Court rounds up a broad array of cases with Judge L. C. Bailey presiding. Debates over guardianship, real estate disputes, and damages against Southern Railway fill the docket. In Police Court, arrests span from an odd carriage collision to assaults, a near-trouble at a civic hall, and fines for various minor offenses. Governor declines to interfere in youth Charles Glover Sr.’s sentence, with reasons cited his prior good conduct.
Alexandria merchants and residents are urged to place business notices in The Post's dedicated section. The page highlights local banks, tradesmen, and services including Smoot & Co lumber, Ruben & Sons carpets, and Alexandria Steam Laundry, with various personal and social notes from the city.
John D Normoyle of Alexandria lists a prime three story brick colonial at the city’s highest point with 11 rooms and bath and invites inspections. Harlow & Co advertise a 3 story brick house on Patrick and Prince for sale or exchange with 12 rooms and bath. Local notices cover travel, weddings, lumber business, depot road works, bakery items, and shipyard repairs with various residents and events in Alexandria.
Justice Barnard upheld the District board of medical supervisors in denying Frank F. Davis permission to take the physician licensure exam. Davis, Howard University graduate, argued pharmacy study at Ann Arbor should count toward the medical curriculum. The court found it a medical expert’s issue and left the board’s discretion intact.
A rare double headed turtle about an inch and a quarter long, wider than typical specimens, was found in Fairfax County Virginia. One head shows more reactivity than the other when tapped. The dealer, with 25 years in reptiles, had never seen such a creature. In Africa the two-headed turtle is linked to superstition and death warnings.
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