Stockmen Push Private Cars and Rail Rates Clash
Washington and Denver reports show a House bill to place private cars and transportation under Interstate Commerce Commission regulation. Campbell in Congress targets Standard Oil and related firms, while stockmen convene to back federal railroad rate reform and foreign meat markets expansion. Committees named as leaders seek lobbying funds and organizational growth.
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Congress
Campbell
Washington, D. C
Standard Oil Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Shell
Missouri
Tate
Kansas
Indian Territory
Denver
Gittora Pinchot
Murdo MacKenzie
J. M. John
Trinidad
Colo
W. A. Harris
Chicago
Washington
John W. Springer
Frank J. Hagenbarth
National Live Stock Association
American National Live Stock
MacKenzie
J. AJ Vickery
EF. G. Gosney
Arizona
Alaska Yukon Exposition Withdrawn to Aid Jamestown Fair
Richmond Va Jan 31 Friends and promoters of the Jamestown Exposition cheer the withdrawal of the Alaska Yukon Exposition from 1907. The Alaska Yukon Club Seattle led by J R Chilberg and W E Sheffield agrees to postpone to 1909, letting Jamestown proceed without costly northern competition. Public pressure from Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution aided the decision. New York Money Market notes on call ease to 3 4 percent with prime mercantile paper at 4 5 percent.
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Richmond
Aso
Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution
New York
Missionary Work of Young People Institute Opens in Minneapolis
Hundreds of delegates from across the United States gather in Minneapolis for the Young People's Missionary Institute. Originating in New York in 1900, the federation unites fifteen denominational boards focusing on education, literature, and training for young missionaries. The three day convention at Westminster Church features a large missionary display and delegates from Minnesota and the Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Mino
United States
Presnet
Young People’s Missionary Institute
New York
Canjn
St. Paul
Northwest
Institute
Westminster Church
Witness claims Castro backed asphalt deal in Caracas
Indianapolis reports Colonel Victor M Backus says he negotiated a 420000 dollar purchase of La Venezuela with President Castro and associates in Miraflores, noting Castro and brother in law guided the deal while Figuera acted as figurehead and Venezuelan law disputes loomed. The testimony, already with the State Department, may be released with congressional papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Victor M. Backus
Tila City
Caracas
Asphalt Company
Firet Slen
Castro
State Department
Congress
Col
Backus
Miraflores
Mantro
Indianapolis News
Arovia
Nacaris
Piguera
Arocha
Preai
Figuera
la Venezuela
Supreme Court of Venezuela
Pigera
Nagaris
New York
General Asphalt Company
Naxaris
Enntic
Mrs Yerkes 15 Married Rumor Sparks Confirmation Test
News wires report Mrs Charles T Yerkes widow of a traction magnate wed Wilton Mizner of San Francisco in New York stories cite no direct confirmation from Mrs Yerkes or Mizner yet the groom is said to have neither denied nor confirmed the union. A son disputed the claim calling the report untrue in Chicago.
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New York
Charles T. Yerkes
Traction Capitalist
Wilton Mizner
San Francisco
Mia. Yerkes
Mizner
Chicago
Charles E. Yerkes
Philadel
Philadelphia
Bulladelphia
Philadelphia, Company
Pitteburg
Itfa
Pittetur Rath Ways Company
Millionaires’ Property Fire Prompts Immediate Rebuild Plan
Reports from Butte and San Francisco describe a midnight blaze at Senator W A Clark’s mining plant that devastated the cooling concentrator and large elevator. The facility will be rebuilt at once, while other notices mention Mizner’s marriage report and a disputed valuation of Charles Lockhart’s estate. President Roosevelt signals stance on army and navy uniforms amid service discipline cases. Senator Hill plans southern trip for health reasons as mine workers press wage talks amid stalled agreements.
Ohio journalism toast subject at Waldorf dinner
The Ohio Society of New York plans its twentieth annual dinner at the Waldorf Astoria tonight. Departing from tradition, the event will honor prominent Ohio journalists, with tributes to notable Ohio figures in journalism. Spelter full weight six dollars per case appears in a separate listing.
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Ohio
New York
Ohio Society of New York
Waldorf-Astors
Executors file probate petition on Marshall Field estate
Field's personalty and realty values are given in the Hilnola estate at 75 million dollars, with 50 million in personal property. The filing was made in the probate court today. An exhibit opening in Toledo features a large display and strong attendance, with prizes and cups attracting interest.
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Field
Chicago
Marshall Field
Hilnola
Toedo
Toledo
Irish Gaelic League advocate tours United States
Bt Paul Minnesota based Irish Gaelic League advocate Dr Hyde travels the United States to promote Gaelic revival. He visits eastern cities then Pacific coast, praising the league's twelve year effort and pushing for support and funds from Liberal supporters. He speaks five languages and highlights Irish arts, industry, and national movement goals.
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Paul
Minn
Ne Hyde
Sue
Ireland
Dou
United Stes
Pacific Coast
Hyde
St. Paul
Dr. Hyde
Ty College
Dub
Russia Still Is Unpacified Bomb Thrower Beaten By Soldiers
Jan. 31 report notes assassination of General Grinsnof by a bomb thrown by a painter disguise, sparking military factional discontent and calls to remove viceroy Von Vorontzoff-Dashkof. Suspect, a Social Revolutionist student, was beaten by soldiers and remains unconscious. Also, ship Silvis struck a mine returning troops, casualties few. govt cites bombs and depots to justify harsh anti revolution policy. St. Joseph Land Co plans stock increase to 20 million amid merger speculation. company controls mines, river access, and rail assets. directors mostly New York/Brooklyn. Also, annual Fat Stock and Poultry Show opens in Schenectady with over two thousand birds and large premiums.
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Grinsnof
St. Petersburg
von Vorontzoff-Dashkof
Griaznoff
Social Revolutionists
Ghaznof
Devlin
Herr Ballin
Silvis
Vladivostok
Cook
The
United
American
St. Joseph Land Company
Francois County
Missouri
Missiesippi River
Bonne Tarre
Doe Run
Schenectady
N.Y
State Armory
Foraker Presses Statehood Split and Carlsbad Irrigation Move
Reports from Washington indicate Senator Foraker demands a majority vote split and threatens no statehood unless his amendment passes. Delegates Andrews Richardson and Hovey press the interior department to launch Carlsbad irrigation work, with the law division's report expected daily. Congress discusses district court judges and land entry bills, while the president nominates foreign and consular posts. The senate votes to reconsider placing naval vessel models in state capitols, a motion opposed by Hepburn.
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Washington
Andrews
Moasrs
Richardson
Hovey
Pecos
Interior Department
Carlsbad
Law Division
Foraker
Spooner
Wisconsin
Senate
Arizona
Flint
Wingress
Campbell
Kansans
Great Britain
A. Grant Smith
Pennsylvania
Hong Kong
China
Amos P. Wilder
Gallagher
Hepburn
Massachusetts Commission to Study Race Suicide Issue
A Massachusetts House resolution by Representative Newton proposes a three member governor appointed commission to study race death by own action and landlord discrimination against tenants with children. The panel would advise on possible legislation and ways to raise public opinion, report by February 1, 1907, with expenses allowed from the treasury.
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Boston
Maas
Newton
Treasury
Commonwealth
General Court
Tam- Hieg
Fortunes From Stock Issues In United Railways Plan
Jersey City January 31 stockholders of United Railways Investment of San Francisco meet to vote a rise in common stock from 10 million to 26 million and approve acquiring Philadelphia Company stock in Pittsburgh. The total deal may reach 40 to 55 million dollars, with details unclear.
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Jersey City
United Railways Investment Company of
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Plana
United Railway Investment Company
Pittsburg, Corporation
Pittsburgh
United Railways Investment Company
California
Astoca
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Gildersleeve
Mr. Rogers
Forester
Pinchot
Interstate Commission
Henry H. Rogers
Standard Oil Company of
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Alaska
RIN Oldanely
Lias
Fushtin
Mrs. Yerkes
Senator Clark
Butte
Charles Lockhart
Allegheny County
Lockhart
ARMY
NAVY
Washington, D.C
Roosevelt
Hoe
David B. Hill
Cutoden
Jen St John
Mitchell
Soeller Rt
Louis, Mo
Spelter
Full
Jan
Lin
Gaelic League
Altein
Bistrion
Iriah Industries
Russia
Caucasus
Asl
Empire
Capital
Commission
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