Value of Franchises and Municipal Ownership Debate
A New York franchise for the Mercantile Electric company is now valued at 12 6 million with bonds of 25 million. discussions note the gain from street excavation rights and fears over private city service control. Reports from Denver Times and Globe Democrat discuss municipal ownership, water supply, and the profitability of private franchises in urban utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Thomas Fo Hyan
Harriman
Equitable Life Assurance Society
United States Independent Telephone Company
Mercantile Electric Company
Ryan
Wnt
New York Telephone Company
The
Denver Times
Metropolitan Street Car Company
Interborough
Silwiy
Hotlilye DU
Globe Democrat
United States
England
London
Panic Forecast by Schiff and Financial Leaders
The article summarizes Schiff Kuhn Loeb & Co and other top financiers predicting no panic, arguing U S currency is abundant, production meets demand, and panic would require frightful exits from money. It notes call money spikes in New York and compares rates with Boston and Philadelphia, attributing abnormal moves to Wall Street speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob H. Schiff
New York
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
New York City
United States
Boston
Philadelphia
Wall Street
Tee
New York Stock Exchange
Tts
Ailon
Wader
Republicans Back Joint Statehood For New Mexico Arizona
The Republican caucus in the House supports admitting New Mexico and Arizona as one state. A Senate majority aligns with the administration, while public opinion favors joint statehood though Arizona opposition persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
New Mexico
Arizona
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
House
Congress
Senate
United States
Eiher Arizona
East
Middle West
Denver
Old Ironsides Inspires Protest Over Constitutional Plan
A spirited public reaction rises to Secretary Bonaparte proposal to destroy the Constitution. The artwork references Oliver Wendell Holmes's poem Old Ironsides, written circa 1880, which helped rally opposition to similar measures and defend the vessel’s legacy.
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Bonaparte
Oliver Wendell Holmes
English aristocrat in Texas ranch life and demise
Guthrie Oklahoma chronicler recalls the Earl of Aylesford and his English party in 1880s Texas. The group, famed for wealth and sport, lived at Big Springs, bought a Hig Springs hotel, hunted with 20 gauge guns, and kept furs and mementoes from abroad. The Earl died after a cold winter trip and a dramatic bath misadventure.
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Guthrie
Okla
United States
Southwest
Ro L. Carlin
Texas & Pactic Railroad Company
Texas
Earl of Aylesford
Big Springs
Earl
Finch
Clem
Andy
Dan” Flick
Harry Rdon
Bernard
Adge
Hig Springs
Pee Edie
Feild
England
Gori
Tess
Gordon
Warmtt
Ie Hadlen
Httle Telegraph
Ble Springs
Englamd
Prince of Wales
Edward
Message From Grave of Geo Frixbie Haar in Concord
An uplifting inscription on Geo Frixbie Haar’s tomb in Concord urges faith in God and American liberty. The piece pairs a solemn reflection with a stray note about fish in city water pipes and public watering troughs reported in Milwaukee sources.
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Gallen
Geo. Frixbie Haar
Concord
Jake
Milwaukee
Theatergoers Pack Kile Amid New Year Showings
Dense crowds fill the Kile theater in Sioux Falls with January 6 to 10 performances listed. Manager Bear halted ticket sales as capacity was reached, and about 200 patrons were turned away. Samuels Attractions promotes Hello Bi and Mr Plaster of Paris with added scenery and effects.
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Jilly
Sioux Falls
Dally Argueteader
Kile’ Theater
Samuels
George Samuels
Ramuelx
Helio BI
Plaster of Paris
Mexico
Samuel
Shadows on the Hearth and At the Old Crook Road in Reading
Arthur C. Alston's Shadows on the Hearth praised for faithful dramatization by Louis Eagan with original New York cast Estha Williams and James M. Brophy. The production emphasizes authentic Delaware River settings and meticulous detail. It opens Friday night January 12 with At the Old Croey Road to follow Saturday.
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Arthur C. Alston
Louis Eagan
Delaware
Alston
New York
Estha Williams
James M. Brophy
Boston
Philadelphia
Heav
Gambling Tables Were Dene Auloff's Ruin
Dene Auloff's downfall stems from gambling rather than liquor. His arrest followed a wife's complaint, and Judge Crawford granted release on promising to leave town. Auloff, once a Santa Fe expert machinist, squandered fortunes at gaming houses and abused his wife before she left him. The community cheers his exile to Los Angeles, while Mrs. Gamble receives support from the local Typographical union.
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Dene Auloff
Crawford
Ruloff
Santa Fe Railroad Company
Los Angeles
California
Auloff
Santa Fe
Aukoff
Aploff
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Albuquerque Citizen
Chien Publishing Company
Rickle
W. T. McCreight
Lordaburs
Enormos
Los Angeles Examiner
Douging
Bigton
Douglan
Miners’ Con Hoe
el Paso
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Louisiana
Oregon
New Mesteo
Holmes
Doccoloss
R. W. Gamble
Mrs. Gambie
Ian
Jamabeler
Typographical Union
Colombo Hall
San Jose
Esporten
Mandell
Milody
iMetime
the Chickering Bros
Bush & Lane
Starr, Rich
Mond
Victor
Ellington
Learnard & Lindemann’s
If Square Music Dealers
West Gold Avenue
Cerrilios
Aindling
W.H. Hahn & Co
SOTH
Elks Opera House
Bioscope Company
Life Motion Pictures
Albuquerque
Odessa
Russia
Soe
Teket
George Samuel
Bhi
American Lumber Company
M. B
Monpeain
A. J Richards
West Railroad
Sade Mark
Easy Payments
Borradaile & Co
M. Berger
West Copper Avenue
Colorado Telephone Co
Room
N. T. Armijo Building
Ameen
Melini & Eakin
Yellowstone
O. F. C. Whiskies
Moet @ al Champagne
St. Louis
A. B
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