Fortunes From Watered Stock Scheme in Rail History
In testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission, J H Harriman and partners Schiff Gould and Stillman are accused of engineering a watered stock scheme in the Chicago and Alton Railroad. They allegedly converted $8 million in bonds into $68 million, paid dividends, loaded profits into insiders pockets, and looted through bond swaps and stock watering. The article argues rail rates must reflect actual costs and urges government regulation of railroad securities to curb such abuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commision
J. H. Harriman
Chicago & Altar Wailroad Company
Alton Road
The
Alton Railroad Company
Alton Railway Company
Monte Cristo
Harriman
Schiff
Gould
Stillman
Old Directory Board
New York Life Insurance Companies
Union Pacific Treasury
Alton Railroad
Harriman, Gould & Co
Tom Lawson
Soap and Love Making in Fairbanks Tale
Douglas Fairbanks of New York works at a soap factory by day and stars on stage at night in The Man of the Hour at the Savoy theater. A former Denver playmate to Beth Sully, he falls for her again despite a millionaire father’s initial opposition. The father offers a test: if Fairbanks proves himself in soap, he may marry Beth and run the factory. Fairbanks balances labor in overalls with evening performances, eyeing a June wedding as Europe’s rigid lineage shows less adaptability.
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Douglas Fairbanks
New York City
Fairbanks
Savoy Theater
Denver
Beth Sully
New York
Sully
Beth
Europe
America
A Little Matter of Millions and a Railroad Wizard
In a long testimony Harriman faces probing questions as prosecutors press for admissions about vast fortunes and railroad feats. A string of figures like 2 000 000 and 4 000 000 are debated while implications for safety devices and employment are argued, with skeptical remarks on motives and retirement plans. The piece echoes newspaper commentary on political reform and media influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Bearriman
Harriman
Rogers
Eitinen
Unclear Fragment Describes Ongoing Misdeeds at Home
Fragment mentions someone at home who crawfishes every morning during the week’s mismeasurements, noting that this behavior has evidently upset someone. No clear names, places, or dates are provided.
Climate change in Kansas spurs editor's dissenting view
Wichita Eagle editor Marsh Murdock argues climate in Kansas has altered markedly over 25 years, noting more humidity, frequent light rains, fewer winter blizzards, and changes in seasons. He credits farming, plow soil disruption, and increased smokestack and locomotive emissions as major factors shaping a warmer, moister climate.
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United States Weather Bureau
Kansas
Marsh Murdock
Wichita Eagle
Weather Bureau
The
Eagle
Lick
Buffalo Ranges
Heratofore
Great
Oklahoma
Knneay
Plains of
No Man's Land
Texas Panhandle
Atevalle
Itelf
Sunflowerdam
Leavenworth Times
Sugar production and use in the United States
A Bureau of Statistics statement notes US sugar consumption last year reached 6.425 billion pounds with consumer costs above 300 million dollars. Per capita use rose across decades, domestic beet and insular sugar share grew to 66 percent, and Cuba supplied 42 percent of consumption. The piece discusses the Dingley tariff and potential price and supply effects on domestic and Cuban production.
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Bureau of Statistics
United States
Hawaii
Port Rico
Cuba
Java
America
Edwig WiUki Kosten
New York
Telegraphic Markets and Livestock Prices Report
Telegraphic market quotes from New York include stocks and bonds for multiple railroads and utilities alongside New York Bank Statement figures for March 2, 1907. Livestock quotes cover cattle, calves, sheep, and hogs from Omaha Kansas City Chicago with receipts and price ranges. Metal and wool markets noted with lead and copper steadiness and spelter at St Louis.
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Chicago
Mar
Reeves
For Rent and Sale Notices From Albuquerque Era
Furnished rooms available in several houses near Grant building and Trailroad arena. Inquire M Mandell or Scott Kuleht. Also a rooming-house furniture sale advertised. The Minneapolis House at 824 South Second Street offers rooms from $1.00 per week with stoves and utensils. A traveling solicitor position with $1,072 annual salary plus expenses is offered in Albuquerque with weekly pay.
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Grant
Trailroad Arena
Ambermaid
City West Allroad
M. Mandell
Scott Kuleht
Esale
J. PD. Emmons
Minneapolis
South Second Street
Albuquer ED
J Albuquerque, Nal
Best Sunday Dinner in the City at Zeiger's Cafe
C. A. and C. Grande promote a Sunday dinner at Zeiger's Cafe Restaurant from noon to 3 PM priced at fifty cents. The offer emphasizes the best Sunday meal in town.
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Zeiger's Cafe
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Albuquerque Citizen
Citizen Publishing Company
8. Sthickler
McCreight
Rae
Harrisey
Danny Macphervon
Morning Journal
Duncan
Kansa
BL J, Graf & Co
Barnett Building
Albuquerque
New American Lucar Amalgamated
Atchison
Anaconda
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Tapia ‘Teawait
Canadian Pacific
Colorado Fuel
Hicaxo
Northwestern
Leuleville
Nashville
Missouri Pacific
New York Central Norfolk
Northern Pavitt
Ontario
Pennsylvania
Rock Island
Wuberty Pacific
St. Pauls
Southern Railway Union
Pattie BS
Jumet and
Omaha Livestork
Omaha
Lambs
Kansas City
Yeas City
Pring Mercantile
New York, Mar
Spelter
St. Louie
Evening Citizen
F. H. Strong, Strong Block
William McIntosh
Solomon Luna
McIntosh Hardware Co
T. C. Nead
Umo Pettine
Benedetto Berardinelli
C. A. and
C. Grande
P. Matteucci
Pioneer Bakery
Pirst Street
Tennessee
J. D. Eakin
G. Glomi
Consolidated Liquor Company
LO Melini & Eakin
Bachechi & Giomi
Wholegale
Southwest
Joa 8
Menton
United State
Humphrey Ovals
Chickering & Sons Pianos
Whitson Music
Second Street
Albuquerque, Ny
Mexico
St. Elmo
Joseph Barnett
Prop
Oeceeean
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