Receivers Sought for Western Maryland Railroad in US Court
Bowling Green Trust of New York filed in US Circuit Court for receivership of Western Maryland Railroad after alleging $1,250,000 of bonds due April. Judge Thomas J. Thomas appointed Benjamin Bush as receiver with $100,000 bond. Road, once Gould interests linked, spans from Baltimore to Cumberland with extensions toward Port Convington, linking coal regions to tidewater.
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Western Maryland Railroad
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Wabash Railroad
Receiver appointed for Western Maryland railroad seeks court aid
In New York on March 5 officials sought a receiver for the Western Maryland railroad. A Bush letter warned the commodity clause of the rate bill could threaten coal revenues and security values. The board approved proceeding to place the company under receiver control, with Bowline Green Trust as trustee. Kansas City Bank to reopen March 30 with William Ridgeley as comptroller president.
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Bowline Green Trapt Company
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National Bank of Commerce
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Harriman Plans 4.5 Mile Tunnel Project at Sierra Pass
Southern Pacific to begin a four and a half mile tunnel from Truckee to Blue Canyon next summer at an estimated cost of 1,000,000. Electric locomotives will haul through the tunnel to reduce steep grades and improve air quality in the Sierra route.
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Hughes Flays Race Track Gambling in Bronx Speech
Governor Hughes denounces race track gambling in a Bronx dinner speech to the North Side Board of Trade defending enforcement of the constitution against bookmaking and pool selling. He contrasts the effort with old lotteries and calls for strong anti gambling laws backed by public support. Senator Smith praises Hughes while warning against anarchic trends and seeking naval strength.
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Japanese Determined on Release of Vessel
Reports from Toki state Japan seeks release of the steamer Tatsu Maru after talks with China fell short of an ultimatum. Foreign Minister Hayashi was absent due to a duck shooting trip, and a cabinet meeting was postponed. The Tatsu Maru remains held at Whampoa under Canton river authorities amid Sino Japanese tensions. The U.S. House committee approved 240000 for hatcheries in Texas Kansas and other states.
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Hayashi
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Texas
Washington, D. C
House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries Today
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