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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1914
Page
16
A strong rise in export volumes offsets the cotton slump with notable gains in grain meats and other goods. Overall exports exceed August by 45,968,219 dollars, signaling broader demand and a robust international trade position despite weaker sector activity in other articles.
Figures from the Newark custom house show last week exports totaling 21.3 million dollars, a weekly peak since March 21 and about 30 percent above two years prior. Meat and grain exports surged while cotton and manufactured goods declined, with France, Russia, Belgium and Latin American markets expanding as US shipping facilities improved.
Mrs Mamie A Harrison wife of Captain W E Harrison of the Second precinct died yesterday morning at George Washington University Hospital She was from a Maryland family married seven years ago to Captain Harrison There were no children She was active in Congress Methodist Protestant Church Mizpah Chapter No 7 and several women’s organizations Funeral set for Woodbine Carroll County Maryland with Reverend J W Balderstor officiating
President Poincare signs a decree to modify the August 21 moratorium, guiding a phased return to normal finances. Bank deposits reach 79m francs plus 4 percent of the balance in November, rising to 60 percent in December. Commercial debt collection may resume after December unless the debtor abused the moratorium.
The 14th annual chrysanthemum show by the Department of Agriculture opens tomorrow at 9 AM on Fourteenth and HB streets NW. The exhibit runs about six days from 9 AM to 5 PM daily with Sundays included. Featured varieties include the Hamango, Natalie, Mia, Roo, Homes de James, Cremante, Ge Mre Bool Palling, and Toe Chrigty Muiaewwe, with 14 inch cross measurements highlighted.
New York port officials reported Monday’s exports at a record 6 163 312 dollars, a peak in foreign shipments. Auditor J F Knapp noted unprecedented activity in foreign exports, while Max May of Guaranty Trust predicted a shift toward a favorable trade balance for the United States. He highlighted Argentina, Brazil, other South American nations, China and Japan drawing exchange bills on American bankers, with foreign governments building credits to buy supplies.
A New York American item notes a train of eighteen cars carrying 100,000 pairs of shoes left Binghamton for the Greek army from Endicott Johnson. A French representative seeks 1,000,000 pairs of army boots, while Russell Uniform delivers 108,000 coats weekly to England. Burham Hosiery and others have orders for underwear and sweaters totaling $800,000. France orders 2,000 ambulances cars from Ford, and Packard with Federal supply motor trucks. Three firms in Springfield, Mass. booked orders for Europe.
The P. G. Seward Luggage Company of Petersburg is reported to have been offered a contract to supply saddle bags to a foreign army in Europe. The firm has long kept its factories running amid tight money markets and now may gain work from military demand.
Bay City Michigan reports a local manufacturer closed negotiations with the British government to produce 608 complete two by four foot houses to house war refugees in England. The order requires about seven million feet of lumber and large quantities of other building materials. The 60 houses will accommodate 18 000 people.
Negotiations with a European power lead Frederick Co president of Standard Arms Manufacturing to announce a two year contract. The entire plant will be used and expanded to meet orders for 5000 rifles from a New York export house. Between 1,400 workers may be employed once details are settled as agents also seek machine guns ammunition and modern shrapnel.
Charles M Schwab announces Bethlehem Steel will add four large fuse manufacturing plants to supply shrapnel and shells. The project, tied to foreign contracts from France Russia and England, aims to staff nearly a thousand workers locally.
Business men report satisfaction with conditions as stores are crowded and politics dominate chatter after Congress adjourned. Robert N. Harper, president of the District National Bank, just back from eight weeks traveling cites optimism and no criticism of the administration.
Bangor dispatch reports Maine woolen mills meet war demand with large orders for army blankets. Weyandotte Worsted Co Waterville can turn out 25,000 blankets by November 15 using full day and until 11 p m. Newport firm near closure holds blanket order, Oakland mill also busy on orders.
Rural railroad officials report the largest single consignee consignment from an American port. Fourteen four carloads totaling 4,782,000 pounds have arrived in New Orleans for the Netherlands government. An equal amount will soon transit. Flour milled in Kansas to be shipped to Europe aboard Haband America Line vessels.
Special to The New York from Oct 27 reports a landmark auction by Alexander Smith & Sons Carpet Co opening the spring buying season. Over 123,000 bales valued around 4 million dollars expected to change hands as War and tariff shifts boost U.S. carpet makers while imports from Europe shrink. Southern buyers weaken due to cotton slump. Midwest buyers increase with stock tightness.
Negotiations with Sir George Paish and American bankers to resume Friday may render a formal financial pact with Great Britain unnecessary. Officials note exchange rates near normal in New York and debtors paying through standard channels. Britain frees cotton as non contraband, aiding market recovery. twelve reserve banks to open within three weeks. Secretary McAdoo laments Congress not passing the ship bill to buy merchant ships for cotton transport.
Chicago Red Cross sends doctors nurses and hospital supplies to Servia with 25 tons of gear. American and Servian aid workers depart on the first available ship amid reports of urgent frontline need. Additional shipments to Germany England France and Petrograd are planned with thousands of bandages hospital garments and medicines.
Commissioner Frederick L. Siddons urged closer cooperation between citizens associations District commissioners and Congress. He said associations express the people's desire to engage in District governance and stressed the relevance of national government relations to the District of Columbia. Siddons noted Washington's rapid growth and beauty and announced upcoming association elections and committee reports in November.
Galveston Texas reports the Rhinefelte is en route to Bremen carrying 10000 bales of cotton from Galveston. The announcement notes the cargo and destination within a single dispatch from Galveston dated October 27.
An advertisement touts GETS-IT as a new, guaranteed corn cure used by millions. It claims to shrink and vanish corns without trimming or painful methods, with a unique formula and easy application. Sold by druggists for 2 cents a bottle or via BK Lawrence & Co. Chicago.
Benjamin Fein known as Dopey Benny, East Side gang figure, pleaded guilty to attempted extortion in general sessions. He described a ten year cover as a thug for unions earning up to 10000 yearly, supervising a dozen men, paying 4 a week, with profits from beatings and protection fees. His confession, tied to labor leaders, involves multiple unions and potential grand jury referral.
Explosion of a gasoline pan at C Haldeman’s dyeing works on 17th Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest caused small damage and minor injuries to James Crera and Albert Driver escaped. Fire spread to a fish house, trash fire, and other blazes across several Northwest locations, totaling minor losses with no fatalities.
Local members of the Federal Reserve system were told to pay the first one sixth installment of the total Federal stock subscription. The roughly 8.5 million dollar payment must be in mold certificates and sent to the Federal Reserve Bank in New York City, but the absence of a permanent headquarters may delay processing for a few days.
Miss Helen Hardy daughter of Representative Rufus Hardy of Corsicana Texas will wed William H. Holmes a Shreveport attorney and former private secretary to District Commissioner Siddona. The couple plan to marry next month likely during Thanksgiving at the Hardy home in Texas. Holmes reportedly pursues a political future in Louisiana and may live in Shreveport after marriage.
The Methodist Episcopal Church board of bishops begins its semi annual meeting at Foundry Church this morning and will continue for a week of centennial week events. A reception with addresses by Rev. Dr. S H Greene and remarks by Rev. Dr. W L McDowell and Bishop W F Berry opens the week.
New Orleans reports the death of Judge E D Saunders at Evinston Virginia. He long led Tulane University Law School as dean and was a former law partner of Chief Justice White. Saunders served as a U S district judge here for three years before resigning in 1919.
The docket lists Chief Justices and several jurists admitting to practice, followed by numerous civil, equity, and criminal case entries across U S Court of Claims, District of Columbia court, and bankruptcy court. It details assignments for October 27 1914, trial notes, and various motions, orders, and notices affecting parties including The First National Bank of Albuquerque, Alexander Ro Magruder, Louia Dejonge & Co, and others with numerous attorney names and case numbers.
Multiple deeds of trust detail securing monthly payments and interest on properties across districts including Bright Park Prospect Heights and Connecticut Avenue. Names include James R Colbert, Fannie Dowglas, William J Kdetin, and others with amounts ranging from $130 to $760 securing mortgages with terms from 2 to 7 years at 4 6 or 7 percent.
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