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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1907

Page

2

Savings banks curb bond sales to stabilize money market

The article notes savings banks defer selling bonds to avoid depressing liquidity and consumer confidence. It highlights investments abroad, gold negotiations with London and Paris banks, and a shift toward cash to ease market stringency. Demand for funds spiked, with large call loans and renewed efforts by Morgan syndicate and associated banks.

Depos Mors Smings Elrewiaton Natlonal City Bank Donkers London Paris Fireign Treasury Bette Stock Exchange Morgan Ps Nno Iwans Thur Mary Lors Ene Cours Stodapest Weso Tn Trust Company Louis Stern In & Poston Emery Damand

Talk of Certificates Denotes Clearing House Crisis

A report circulated that the clearing house issue of certificates was unofficially decided. Reading bankers feel no need for extra certificates as full membership action would be required. Arrangements had been made for importing 9 000 000 cold from abroad amid European goods deals.

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Elkins for Money Act Proposes Bond Deposit Plan

Senator Elkins of West Virginia urged Congress to reintroduce a prior bill: require that all currency beyond a set balance be deposited in bonds as soon as collected. He said this would bolster money in trade channels and provide relief without creating a new currency. Local reports note market confidence and bank conditions remain unsettled with no new developments.

Congress Ita Serinusl Elkins West Virginia Pattsburg Financiera Sitnat Sgutsborg Pa Arsociation Out A Deposit National Bank Westinghouse T H Witch To-wight

Oil King Urges Confidence in Banks and Money Supply

An Oil King urged Galm Lat to maintain confidence and not withdraw Bynas from banks. He warned against reducing circulating money, arguing that current conditions do not justify panic and that cash flow is essential for national business.

Rockefeller Advice on Bank Funds and Public Confidence

John D Rockefeller urges New Yorkers to keep funds in banks and avoid panic selling. He argues that excessive cash hoarding worsens the financial mood, and that government and bankers must restore calm with clear remedies. He notes the need for reasonable public action to prevent further economic distress.

Rockefeller Plays Golf Amid Banking Panic at Pocantico Hills

Amid a market panic in the financial district John D Rockefeller head of the Standard Oil Company played golf with friends at Pocantico Hills. He refused to discuss the financial crisis, saying there was nothing to add to his Wednesday night statement, and spent the afternoon in light chat and steady golf until a midafternoon nap.

New York Amecccm Financial John D Rockefeller Mandand Pocantica Hill Mr Rockefeller Jn Tcont J Pierpont’ Morgans Standard OU Bob Lennon Gmireh Focantico Hills Willie Tucker Ardsley Hin Bir Rockefeller

Montreal market notes show mixed stocks and firmer close

Montreal broker reports indicate varied trading with several issues down one to three points while others gain. The day noted dividends paid on several issues and toward the close a firmer market tone emerged as traders evaluated rails steel and power stocks amid unsettled activity.

Montreal Stock Exchange

Paris buying our stocks amid American financier optimism

Oct 2 Paris reports a notable resumption of confidence in American securities as French and American financiers move to curb panic. Praise is directed at Secretay Cortélyou J P Morgan James Stillman and other US magnates whose actions are seen as restoring trust. Andre Poniatowsky notes bankers who had not purchased American securities began buying, with large orders sent to the United States.

Faya Commission Rouges Tho Vyamesugues Paris Secretacy Cortélyou J P Morgan James Stillman Gan United States

Providence Bank Runs Quiet After Depositors Rally

Depositors withdrew funds from several Rhode Island banks amid a temporary receiver appointment at Industrial Trust and a ninety day withdrawal notice rule at the New England Trust. A stabilizing committee reviewed books and reported sound condition, with Industrial Trust promising to reopen tomorrow as the Union Trust Company faced heavy demand from customers and rivals in New England and New York.

Providence Greenwich Archibald Loomis Cornelius Ingland Trust Company Charles A Wilson Ew England Trust Company Wera Industral Trust Company New England Rhode Island Industrial Trust Company Committee of Blue Wag Walto M New York Dea Perry Grstsie Union Trust Company Tust Commons of America New York Institution Buch Perry Trust Company

London Lord Rothschild Praises Morgan’s Unselfish Help

Lord Rothschild paid high tribute to Pierpont Morgan for his efforts at the current financial juncture. In New York Morgan avoided comment citing scant reports but noted the situation appeared hopeful and reassuring.

London Lord Rothschild Pierpont Morgan New York Morgan

Gunman Forcibly Tries To Take Over Public School

A disturbance at a New York public school on Junction Avenue Corona Long Island involved a man with a 9 inch stiletto threatening staff and smashing a desk as Principal Josephine Lawlor tried to reason with him. Police arrested the intruder, who was not pressed to file a complaint. The episode prompted caution about school safety amid tales of history making days in education.

New York Junction Avenue Corona Long Island Josephine Lawlor Dhmeone Mica Lawlor

Solvent but closes suspensions in Brooklyn banks

International Trust Company and two banks controlled by state officials suspend payments in Brooklyn. The New York National Bank of Brooklyn, with capital stock of 32 million, suspends today, depositing customers losing about 4.2 million. Williamsburg Trust Company, the second oldest local institution, ceases operations after days of withdrawals. Jenkins Trust Company of Brooklyn also closes, owing depositors about 2.5 million. Gow concerns close.

New York Ket National Bank of Brooklyn Tr Owen Wilamsturg and Jenkin Natonal Bank Willamsburg ‘Trust Company Tenkine Financial Brooklyn Wilamshire ‘Trust Company Jenkins Trust Company of International Trustompany Willsm. Gow Ward & Gow Brookyn Hank and Lounched Ilka Clark Williams State Bank International Trust Company Brooklyn Bank Clinton and Fulton Streets Fulton Street Borough Bank Court Street

Trust company suspends payments in Brooklyn banking panic

The International Trust Company and its Brooklyn subsidiaries halted payments amid a cash shortage. The First National Bank of Brooklyn closed its doors while the Brooklyn Bank and Borough Bank faced strain from wage account withdrawals. Investigations traced art bronze thefts to a resident of Alexandria, with detectives capturing suspect Charles Walton and recovering several pieces.

Brooklyn Brooklyn Bank Borough Bank Comptroller of the Currency First National Bank of Brooklyn Ita Norg Hank Uraminer George T Cutts First National Bank Willamsburg ‘Rust Company Jenin ‘Rust Company of National Bank Clnsel

Diplomats and Weather Experts Dine With Dr Polis at New Willard

Dr Polis of Aachen's Meteorological Observatory hosted a Bier Abend at the New Willard last night. Attendees included Prof Willis L Moore, Capt Hildebrand, and officials from the German Embassy, Blue Hill Observatory, and weather science circles, with discussions on fair weather forecasts and balloon science.

New Willard Polis Meteorological Observatory Aachen Germany Willis L. Moore Fairweather Tittlebrand Louis Moore Xuesta Wers Wills L. Moore Rehief Walther Bureau Hildebrand Mesars van Redamlz von’ Schubert AlEswrence Rot Blue Bill Observatory Soston Cleveland Abbe Marvin Prot B Garriott Ad Henry Messrs BB Calvert Cour Taiman HL Heiskeil Mo Westher Tris City

Centenarian Woman Dies Near Anaccatia

An aged woman said to be over 100 years old died Wednesday near Anaccatia and was buried from L Theresa a Catholic Church. She recalled life from Prince George County Maryland to Yve with her son Thomas Hawkins, claimed 138 years, and spoke of Revolutionary War era events. Her daughter Elizabeth Hawkins and other relations aged from 50 to 20 were in the home.

Jos Hall Plantaton Beth Paul

Laymen Hold Meeting of Protestant Church Federation

At the Federation of Laymen of the Protestant Churches of the District of Columbia a meeting in the Two C tower was attended by 10 delegates and staff. Commissioner Macfarland served as temporary chairman and introduced Rev Dr Caspar Hiatt of Cleveland who urged stronger cooperation between the burthen of the land and churches affiliated groups. A committee on nominations was formed with WW Everett, Myron J Jones and CW Dent along with Macfarland as temporary chairman and HW Arnold Waschoven as temporary secretary. the dateman will announce the next meeting date.

Federation District of Columbia Macfarland Caspac Hiatt Cleveland C S Clark Tast Everett Myron J Jones CW Dent Arnold Waschoven

Bail Denied for Gillette in Perjury Conviction

Former Mutual Life vice president Walter R Gillette, convicted of perjury and remanded to the Tombs, had bail denied by Justice Dowling in New York Supreme Court. The Oct 27 report confirms Gillette remains in custody pending further proceedings.

Mutual Life Jal New York Walter R Gillette Mutual Life Insurance Company Justice Dowling Supreme Court

Safeguarding Depositors No 2 in State Chartered Trusts

A fragment notes that all trust companies outside Washington operate under state charters and that this company, chartered by act of Congress in 1890, is under direct government control and supervision like national banks, with periodic examinations by Shank examiners to keep deposits safe.

Washington Act of Congress I* Shank Examiners Deposita Ae Tada Ee

Deeper Probe Sought Into Southern Railway Books

Gov Glenn and North Carolina legal advisers pressed for full inspection of Southern Railway Company ledgers beyond two years. A conference reviewed Master Montgomery ruling upheld by Judge Pritchard limiting review to two years. State counsel vows possible appeal to obtain twelve years of records.

Glenn Tta North Carolin Transp Master In Chancery Montgomery Gev Glenn North Carolina Gev Aycock Woodward Judse Pritcherd Southern Railway

Wives Fight for Estate in County Court

Special to The Warhingrost Past Chengo Det 95 two women contest the estate of late Mike McDonald claiming legal widow status. Mrs Mary McDonald seeks to set aside a 1919 divorce decree and bar Mrs Dora McDonald from any share while pending related court actions. testimony references a presumed trip to France with Father Moysan and fraudulent schemes.

Chengo Mike McDonald Bors Mary McDonald McDonald Dora Webster Guerin Dsing Bares Dora WcDonalé Petiioner Nf Barnes Wih Mes Dora McDonald France Joseph M Moysan

Newspapers Proposal Prompts Local Ad Campaign Plan

A Chamber of Commerce retail committee meeting in Washington last night discussed using four Washington newspapers for special editions to lure out of town shoppers from Maryland Virginia and West Virginia. Dr Kaufman proposed mailed inserts highlighting downtown advantages with volunteers to visit merchants and raise funds. Several members suggested incentives for out of town shoppers but no final advertising medium or budget decision was reached.

Washington Chamber of Commerce Dr. Kaufman Maryland Virgina West Virgina Kaulmans Whch Atlen Tod Conital Wallral Harrying William Halen Joseph Straeberger Herman Galt AD Price A Lisner R W Henderson Ting Hos DI Kaufman Ciarley F Waltrait Jacot Jerobl William Fiohn Harry Kong Joseph Strasbarger Sorman Galt M Goldenbers Prince Lsner Henderson Anton Stephan Hoh J D Proaser

Weather Summary From Boot of Acrtvitae District

In a weather bulletin from the Weather Bureau posted Friday at Mount Weather the report notes northwest winds up to two miles per hour and temperatures around fifty three degrees in higher altitudes. Fair weather expected to continue across regions with pending fronts. cooler spells predicted in the Midwest and Mississippi Valley. Local observations include scattered sunshine, humidity near one hundred percent, and temperatures ranging from the mid to upper sixties in several areas.

Kangas Coord Mer Woeo Western Tesas Viper Upper Lake Kenmay Moesourtain

House with forty-year rep offers top value in fit sales

For nearly four decades this firm has built a strong reputation for selling the best at high prices. The company emphasizes continuing to grow on that foundation.

Educator Shoes Pet BURT

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