Frenzied Finance Interlude in a Turbulent Sugar Trade
In a crowded trading hall Bob Brownley masters a volatile Sugar bid with a bold plan to push the price up. He bids 40 then 45 and 50 for large lots as Beulah Sands watches, while Jim notes his confident, almost triumphant, tone and the stock’s rapid rise to 160.
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Bob Brownley
Bob
Niagara
Buffalo
Stock Exchange
Bears
Jim
Beulah Sands
Miss Sands
Washington
Randolph & Randolph
Bear Market Clash at the Sugar Pit as Conant Presses Bid
Jim Randolph races to stop a bear raid led by Barry Conant as Barry Conant pushes bids down to 81 in 5 000 share blocks. Bob Brownley fights the floor to protect their capital while Beulah Sands confronts the moral cost of a $1 800 000 maneuver.
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Jim
Arthur Perkins
Barry Conant
Bob
Perkins
Conant
Miss Sands
Damemeyer
Standard Oil
Bob Brownley
Beulah Sands
Brownley
Exchange
Sands
Beulah
Father
Mr. Randolph
Mr. Brownley
Harriers
Steunenberg Case Proceedings Highlight Haywood Moyer Testimony
In Boise Idaho July reports detail cross examination of Charles H Moyer and William D Haywood in the Steunenberg murder case. Detective James McParland defends against claims of coaching and Orchard testimony while Haywood denies all charges and explains his connections with Orchard and Pettibone.
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Moyer
Boise
Idaho
Steunenberg
James McParland
William D. Haywood
McParland
Swain
Orchard
Charles H. Moyer
Harry Orchard
Western Federation of Miners
Caldwell
Pettibone
Haywood
Boise, Idaho
Federation
Neville
Meyer
Quray
Silverton
United Mine Workers
Lyte Gregory
Denver
Frank Steunenberg
Cripple Creek
Independence Station
George A. Pettibone
Alaska
Charles H
Steve Adams
Jack Simpkins
Senator Borah
Clarence Darrow
Mr. Borah
Mr. Richardson
Borah
Hayweod
Haywood Ag
Longworths Due in Frisco on the Coast Visit
Congress man Nicholas Longworth and Mrs Longworth formerly Miss Alice Roosevelt are expected to arrive in San Francisco Friday. They plan a coastal stay of several days visiting portions of the state with entertainment by Senator Perkins Congressman Knowlard and Secretary Metcalf. They will lodge at the Fairmont hotel.
Strikers Enjoined in Ohio After Second Walkout
The American Shipbuilding Company sought federal protection to prevent property damage and violence against workers amid a renewed strike in Lorain Ohio. Separate injunctions were issued by the U S court in Cleveland on Friday and served on 125 strikers prohibiting interference with the company or its employees.
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Ohio
Lorain
American Shipbuilding Company
Federal
United States Court
Cleveland
Bank Robber Escapes Near Marquette Prison Gate
Albert Peverette a Richland bank robber and lake shore gang member fled from two guards near the Marquette Michigan prison as the trio entered the driveway. He slipped shackles from wrists and ankles and jumped from the carriage.
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Prison Gate
Marquette
Mich
Albert Peverette
Richland
Lake Shore
Peverette
National Education Association selects Cleveland for 1908 convention
The National Educational Association has chosen Cleveland Ohio as the meeting place of the 1908 convention. This decision sets the venue for next year’s educational gathering in the city.
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The
National Educational Association
Cleveland, O
Dry Dock Dewey Not in Danger
A navy department dispatch states there is no basis for rumors that the Dewey drydock at Olongapo faces danger from an attempted explosion. The report clarifies that concerns about safety are unfounded.
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Dewey
Washington
Navy Department
Olongapo
Banana Duty Vetoed by Costa Rican Government
San Jose Costa Rica reports that the government vetoed a congress passed measure creating an export duty on bananas. The action halts the proposed levy affecting banana exports.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
Congress
Final Roll Call Sets Sept 17 Election Date for Oklahoma Constitution
Governor Frantz receives ten days to issue proclamation after ordinance adoption. Parcel copies of the constitution and ordinance must be filed with Territorial Secretary Filson by July 25. The election will ratify or reject the constitution on September 17, the anniversary of the U.S. Constitution’s adoption.
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Frantz
Guthrie
United States
Charles H. Filson
Murray
J. G. Birner
Love County
P. C. Spillers
Territory
J. F. King
Committee On Rules
Frank Frantz
Oklahoma
Cattlemen Organize Five Tribes Association at Sapulpa
In Sapulpa the five tribes cattlemen formed a new association with headquarters there. Prominent cattlemen attended from across the territory. Five Frisco railroad officials joined the meeting and pledged better facilities. No definite action on Tates, but relations remained friendly.
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Sapulpa
Cattlemen’s Association of the Five Tribes
Frisco Railroad
Tates
Auto Taboo On Rural Routes In Sharp Post Office Stand
Washington says autos are forbidden for rural mail delivery due to unreliability in weather and roads. Superintendent Spilman notes carriers cannot know return times and that only about fifty of 37,000 rural carriers use autos. Farmers report irregular mail and horses frightened by machines.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Spilman
Rural Delivery Bureau
Rivalry Sparks with Looming Inheritances in Tulsa Muskogee
The Muskogee rivalry with Tulsa heats up as a Muskogee telephone girl inherits three hundred thousand dollars and a clerk loses his job while Tulsa inherits two million.
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Muskogee
Tulsa
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Doubleday, Page & Co
W. D. Haywood
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