Victory In Power Struggle Over Rail Trusts
The Chicago Chronicle reports Edward H Harriman secured control of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul system from Morgan and Hill. Harriman and Standard Oil interests hold the St Paul with two new 100000000 increase warrants, after a month of open market battle that unsettled Wall Street. The clash mirrors Hill’s earlier move to oust Harriman from Northern Pacific.
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Edward H. Harriman Hay
James J. Hill
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Morgan
Hill
Harriman-Standard
St. Paul
Wall Street
One Cent An Hour Difference May Cause Strike
New York December 18 A wage difference of one cent per hour could trigger a strike among 3,000 yard conductors brakemen and other railroad terminal workers on five major systems The Delaware Lackawanna and Western Central of New Jersey Lehigh Valley and Baltimore and Ohio rejected a five cent raise while offering four cents The men have voted to strike pending P H Morrissey grand chief of the railroad men arriving to decide Easton Pennsylvania December 18 Lehigh Valley Railroad raises transportation department wages 10 to 20 percent
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Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Central of New Jersey
Lehigh Valley
Baltimore and Ohio
P. H. Morrissey
Railroad Overalx
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Transportation Department
Great New Railroad to be Constructed Across West
Contracts signed for a vast railroad project extending 2000 miles toward the Pacific. Route crosses Missouri west of Giezham and follows Oak Creek past Terry Montana, over the Bitter Mountains, near Saltes Mont, and crosses the Columbia River with a 2758 foot bridge. Connections planned to Seattle and Tacoma via Maple Valley and Black River.
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Saltes, Mont
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New City on the Pacific Railway Prince Rupert Opens
Victoria B C Dec 18 Prince Rupert the new city built at the western terminus on Kalem islands by the Grand Trunk Pacific railway was formally opened today The city named after Charles II s first Hud son Bay governor sits with a commanding harbor near Motlakhatli the Holy City Right behind it Hays mountain rises 3000 feet and the harbor is lined with minute stands
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England
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Motlakhatli
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Hays
Japanese squadron to skip San Francisco for fear of Maine disaster
Honolulu December 18 Japanese censor hero reports visiting squadron due February will not proceed to San Francisco fearing a repeat of the Maine disaster amid renewed Japanese sentiment.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Shah's End Near Accession of Successor
Dispatches from Teheran report the shah near death with the accession of his successor Prince Ali Mirma expected to proceed quietly without opposition. Great Britain and Russia are acting in concert on the matter.
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Teheran
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Rusela
Grand Jury Probes New York Life Insurance Affairs
In New York on December 18 the grand jury began an investigation into New York Life Insurance Company affairs. The probe was presented to the legislative investigation committee for review.
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NEW York Life
New York
New York Life Insurance Company
Man who knows how Albert Faber furniture educator
Albert Faber praised as the man who knows how to buy and sell furniture in a grand Albuquerque store. His three crowded floors showcase diverse periods of civ ilization with elegant display windows and complete home setup inspiring artistic ideals. He is described as offering high value, teaching customers what to buy and when, making homes refined and affordable for all.
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Albert Faber
Albuquerque
Paya
Wool Market Report On Harry Thaw Trial Date
The wool market notes Harry Thaw in healthy condition and set for trial on January 21 for murder. An order from Justice Newburger cites limited stock as the feature of the day while Justice Fitzgerald and others prepare for proceedings.
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Not Guilty Pleads The Tobacco Trust
Washington reports President Roosevelt seeks an extensive remedy for the coal and fuel shortage in the northwest. A White House conference with Senator Hansborough explored dangers, while aiming to prevent further suffering. Nevada coal famine ends as a westbound train delivers seven carloads to Tonopah and Goldfield.
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White House
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Jim
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South Dakota
Hansbrough
Nevada
Ogden
Tonopah
Goldfield
Tobacco Trust Pleads Not Guilty In Anti Trust Case
New York December 18 Judge Hough accepts a not guilty plea for Mc Andrews Forbes and J B Young subsidiaries of American Tobacco in a Sherman anti trust case. Prosecution led by Heary J Stinson expects fourteen day trial with many witnesses. Further charges may follow for allegedly controlling output and secret price divisions between firms.
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Hough
United States
McAndrews & Forbes Company
J. 8. Young Company
Baltimore
American Tobacco Company
de Lanesy Nico
Jobe J. Lyndsay
Congress
Battle to control great companies ballots in New York
Balloting for new officers at New York Life and Mutual Life began with nearly 200000 ballots cast, mainly by proxies. The administration bloc reported 116000 proxies at once while the anti administration group gathered proxies in ten boxes of 3600 each. Voting continued amid heavy proxy participation.
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New York
New York Life Insurance Company
Mutual Life
New York Life
Ilo Mutual Life
Dunn Named Customs Collector Nominee for Sabine District
The president forwarded to the Senate the nomination of Roxie H. Dunn as customs collector for part of the Sabine district in Texas. The recommendation comes from Washington with Dunn slated for the Sabine area duties.
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Indian Attorney Aid Included in House Bill
Special to The Boeing Creen Washington December 18 The Indian appropriation bill passed the house including Andrews 1500 for an attorney for Pueblo people of New Mexico but without the extra 915000 for an extra clerk hire for the state legislature The Pennsylvania senator Bes Pon toe carried the extra appropriations amendment to the senate
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Commissioner rallies to president's opinion on river water
Washington report notes Interstate Commerce Commissioner Clarke urging government action on coal lands and leases to mining firms He accuses great corporations allied with railroads of cornering lands and driving prices high He also says shippers share blame for car shortages In a separate hearing the Supreme Court continues Kansas irrigation case with Kansas arguing Colorado claims all Arkansas River water and actually takes it all
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Mormon Kids Spit On The Plag Washington Remarks
Mrs. F Dubois wife of an Idaho senator denounces Mormonism as a greater curve to the country than slavery in Washington address. She asserts Roosevelt should visit southeastern Idaho to probe Mormon influence and notes several United States voters credited to church influence. Local report reflects contentious debate over Mormon power.
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City Fathers Hold Short Council Meet
The city council held a record breaking yet brief session centering on a report from the mayor appointed committee regarding Gov. Stover. The governor denied making the controversial remark cited by the Good Government league, saying it was said in excitement over cemetery conditions.
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Frank McKee
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Albertvan Hesley
Prenk J. Oswald
Zero Weather Threatens Suffering in Far North
Kansas City December 18 The Journal reports freight congestion blamed on lack of cars and locomotives and inefficiencies in yards warehouses and elevators. Every freight house is gorged and storage tracks crowded with cars waiting to unload or be loaded. Railroads must summon cars immediately as loads arrive since there is no space to store them. Warehouses and elevators must be emptied before refilling.
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The
Journal Today
Great Fuel Famine in the West Reported
Vancouver dispatch notes zero weather across Saskatchewan and the northwest worsening suffering. Government and N P efforts aim to relieve, but shortages persist. Timber from northern Saskatchewan eyed to help Prince Albert district. Coal trickles in from eastern states as several freight trains are held up and coal diverted.
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Northwest
Club Women Thank Building Fund Donors
The Woman's club extends sincere thanks to donors who aided the building fund for a new hall on Gold avenue. Notable contributors include W. P. Johnson Learnard & Lindemann Cransfeld Bros Cransfeld & Stamm John S. Beaven FOG Prattles PF McCanna Dr Wylder Dr Wroth Dr Carns Cash and others acknowledged for their support.
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Beauty and Charity Lunch Marks Lead Avenue Church Event
On Saturday 2 to 11 p m the Ladies Aid of Lead Avenue Methodist church hosted a four lunch at Mr and Mix Byron H Ives residence at Santa Fe avenue and Fourth street Albuquerque. About 125 guests praised the meal and gathering. The Ives home recently built and furnished with library and dining room joined for the event. Five young lady volunteers served, while decorations featured Begonia de Lorraine as the centerpiece with ferns amilax and palma with carnations in red and green tones. The setting received high marks for taste and hospitality.
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Albuquerque
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Palma
Ruef Rejects Competition with Threat of Strike in Bond Scheme
Rudolph Spreckles testifies before Superior Judge Dunne that Ruef proposed forming a syndicate to buy municipal bonds and threaten a general railroad strike to block outside bidders. He says Ruef also pressed to keep him as attorney for the San Francisco Gas and Electric Company.
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Dunne
Eugene B. Schmitz
Abraham Ruef
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Ruof
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Ruett
San Francico Gas and Electric Company
Notable weddings solemnized here and abroad
Lakewood New Jersey December 18 The marriage of Mrs Flora Louise Clement and Captain Sydney Cleman US Army was held at the winter home of Mr and Mrs John Hays Hammond in private fashion. Cleman, attached to the 23rd Infantry and on duty at the war college, will report at the London embassy in January. The Clemens fortune and social prominence are noted as is Cleman’s club affiliations in San Francisco Washington and at Army and Navy. In London Miss Hermione Schenley privately wed Lord Ellenborough Park Lane sister of Mrs Gore in Pittsburgh she is known for philanthropy and wealth. The groom Howard Downes later fifth Baron Ellenborough and former Royal Navy commander is noted for service in several wars and is now wealthy.
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Flora Louise Clement
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London
John Hays Hammond
John Gibbon
Bunker” Hahn
Artille
Sydney Cleman
Army
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Metropolitan
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Navy
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War College
Pittsburg
Hermione Schenley
Lord Eilenborough
Gore
Park Lane
Missy Schenley
Howard Downes Law
Ellenborough
Royal Navy
Seattle Man Walks World To Promote Alaska Exposition
W F Fernando arrived in Astoria after starting in Seattle to walk around the globe. He plans speeches on Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition, covering 21000 miles at about 21 miles daily, with translations and phonograph broadcasts in non English regions. He stands over six feet tall and is described as athletic.
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Astoria
Ore
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Alaska
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Washington
Woman Fatally Burned at Grate in La Luz
Mrs. Zora Shears suffered serious burns after her dress caught fire from an open grate while working over a quilling frame in La Luz No My Dee. Reported that she may die from injuries though recovery is possible.
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American teachers to go abroad to England visit
New York, Dec. 18. Columbia University today completed plans to send 1,000 American teachers to England to reciprocate a visit by English teachers to America. President Butler hopes to cover half the expedition costs from state educational authorities. Teachers chosen will come from all sections.
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Beeen Cr
Columbia University
England
Amerca
Presdent Butler
Judge Parker orders death for Sails and Valles in NM double murder
Special to The Evening Citizen Socorro New Mexico December 18 Judge Parker sentenced Carlos Sails to death and Elleso Valles to ninety nine years in the territorial penitentiary for the September 29 murder of John Billingston and William McLaughlin. The crime was committed after luring victims to a Manzano mountains site and shooting them with a borrowed pistol. The attackers also assaulted the wife of Billingston, who defended herself with an unloaded pistol. Both killers pleaded guilty to murder in the first degree, the court rejected the plea, and in under four months one will die while the other begins a life term.
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William McLaughlin
Elleso Valles
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Evening Citizen
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