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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1908
Page
2
Mr Hanley argued his plan would mirror Mr Bullock’s company approach and not seek to shut out rival bidders. He noted the proposal isn’t a formal bid and highlighted the ten percent profit as a guarantee to stay within the Gray-Gladding $285.00 cone contraction estimate.
The report from Gil Prine of the sewer committee notes it will be impossible to prepare complete specifications for the proposed sanitary sewer system within less than ninety days after bonds are issued. It urges immediate preliminary surveys and an expanded city engineer’s office to handle the projected workload, stating four men and three months are needed for accurate data. The council tabled and later reconsidered related land election preliminaries and adjourned with eight officials present.
Maerris Dav is of Seattle files a bill in equity in U S court seeking to prevent consolidation of the Davie Daly Karates Copper Co and the Da Vis Daly Co. James Coram of Brookline and other New York and Massachusetts men are named as parties to the suit which seeks an injunction against the merger. Readable fragments describe notices of a stockholders meeting and alleged deficiencies in notices.
Chicago on December 14 reports William Ganschow a wealthy manufactur er fatally injured and his daughter seriously hurt when his car skidded on a slick pavement and hit a street car.
Washington D C December 14 Secretary Straus referred a special committee in the department of commerce to consider a call for a conference of industry captains to discuss policy and measures affecting trade and tariffs.
Commerce and labor officials discuss uniting prominent leaders from major industries to examine nationwide issues. Topics include extending steamboat inspection, curbing misleading European labor information, immigrant locating efficiency, unemployment, and the Roosevelt foundation for industrial peace.
Eight defendants face murder charges as trial opens in Union City Tennessee. Prosecution seeks venire panel picked by the court rather than the sheriff. Defense protests and Judge Jones orders 340 men summoned to Monday jury selection.
Interstate Commerce officials resume hearing on sleeping car berth pricing. J R Loftus seeks lower upper berths. Pullman reports a $322000 loss last year and $3 million annual provision to cover future needs. Company cites railroad dependence and long contracts with six month withdrawal rights.
David Freeman of Kempt, Nova Scotia says Chamberlain's tablets gave him more relief than any other tablet. He notes a heavy dull feeling after meals and reports improved digestion, regulated liver and bowels, and claims they are superior to pills yet affordable. A free sample is offered at J. H. O Rielly's drug store.
In France at Chappele Aux Saintes Abbes Bouysson and Bardon unearthed bones dating 170000 years to the middle pleistocene. The skull resembles a monkey with a long jaw and no canines while other bones show an all fours gait. The skeleton is housed at the Paris natural history museum.
Richmond Virginia December hearing before the United States circuit court of appeals. Judges Goff Pritchard and District Judge Morris hear Baltimore and Ohio railroad versus Interstate Commerce Commission. Case certified for review to the Supreme Court as the court was divided. The coal car distribution dispute centers on fairness in coal regions.
Nashville reports that the liquor question will dominate the Tennessee Legislature session starting in January. Proponents of statewide prohibition open headquarters with former State Senator J L Pendleton in charge. Democratic state chairman Austen Peary announces headquarters here to oppose prohibition and calls a December 27 committee meeting to consider the situation.
Frank P. Cagier of Chelsea, ex state treasurer who resigned after the Chelsea Savings Bank failure and the Glazier Stove company setback, faces trial in Lansing charged with misappropriating 566000 dollars of state funds to himself and the Chelsea Ravings Bank, where he was president. The report notes a local event about a Woman's Club bazaar next Friday afternoon offering home cooking candy and crafts.
The $15,000 East Side bank theft is linked to two bills found in an Ogden Utah post office. A plasterer named Charles St Price claimed a package mistaken for him, then fled as Portland authorities traced the bills by number. Postal officials and police sought Price after Oregon officials identified the notes.
Detroit, Dec. 14, George K. Roberts of Chicago former mint director told the Bankers' club of Detroit that a Central bank of issue should allow existing banks to hold stock proportional to their capital. He proposed a $100,000,000 capital for the central bank, with about ten percent paid in by member banks. He warned that banking weakness arises from isolated units and lack of ready interbank support. He noted $860,000,000 in gold in the treasury as reserve against $860,000,000 in gold certificates, calling the reserve greatest yet ineffectual.
Pittsburg December 14. Bishop Joseph Regis Caneyvin of the Catholic diocese is connected to Fidelity Funding loan litigation. Suits by Carnegie Trust Co. target Holy Cross Church Glassport and St. Joseph’s Church Pittsburg on $11,000 notes each. Congregations allege loans were renewed and partially repaid but originals were rediscounted.
The house approved a bill to levy an annual 190 tax on all cigar and cigarette paper dealers in the District of Columbia. The measure, offered by Representative Mann of Illinois, serves as an amendment to a broader tax on tobacco product handlers.
A multi year dispute over Tribune Colony stock claims has concluded with money to settle the investors. The American Tribune New Colony Company organized to buy land in Texas and the South and sold stock at 25 a share in New York. Dec 14. Marathon runner Dorando Pietro and Canadian Tom Longboat trained for tomorrow's Madison Square Garden race. The 26 mile 82 yard event uses the same track where Deranee defeated John J Hayes recently. Calcutta Dec 14 nine Bengali leaders arrested in a deportation bid to a secret destination a move officials say quells the seditious movement. Chunder Malik a Calcutta millionaire is among those detained.
Indianapolis December 14 With the payment of 40000 Into court today by Philander H Fitzgerald in settlement of the cases Involving the American Tribune New Colony company and 60000 acres of land in Texas the suits which have been set for trial are dropped by agreement
A mixed fragment shows a canned goods selection by FP G Pratt Co and a marital separation notice from T G Gonzales stating he will not be responsible for debts incurred by Vicinta Chavez de Gonzales. The text includes address data 214 5 Second and personal debtor disclaimer.
A brief city notice mentions a dining option at the Columbus MHotel with a reference to a Dr Tsattesonm, a veterinarian, and a late phone line. The fragment hints at a social or professional gathering but provides few specifics.
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