Westinghouse receivership follows loan stringency
Four Western Electric and related Westinghouse entities are placed under receivership amid a cash squeeze on maturing loans. The Pittsburg Clearing House and stock exchange act to avert value losses while affirming solvency and plans to repay creditors. The Diamond National Bank and others mobilize gold transfers to New York as a precaution.
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Pittsburg
Westinghouse
Pittsburg Clearing House Association
Pittsburg Stock Exchange
Westinghouse Electric Andanufacturing Company
Westinghouse Machine Company
Security Investment Company
Wstinghouse Company
Ewing
United States Circuit Court
Nernst Lamp Company
Diamond National Bank
New York
Associated Press
Charge Westinghouse
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Wyetinghouse Machine Company
Electric Company
Machine Company
Loupe
Westingham
Receivers Appointed for Lion City Trust Company
In Pittsburgh, Pa. A. Stewart and W. B. Abbott were named receivers for the Lion City Trust Company which shows assets over 4 million dollars and deposits liabilities of 1.7 million. Officials say the insolvency appears sound and full payment to depositors is possible, with little local impact anticipated.
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Peoelveere
Westinghouse
Shel Helena
Second Trial of Steve Adams Begins Today
The second trial of Steve Adams of the Western Federation of Miners for the murder of Pred Pyle is set to start in Rathdrum Idaho tomorrow. Clarence Carrow is defense chief counsel as jurors are hard to secure. The Socialist party plans an educational campaign among Kootenai county workers ahead of the trial.
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Parner Nod Lin Berwen
Federal versus state control of railroads debated in 1900s discourse
The text argues for federal regulation of interstate railroads over disparate state laws. It notes the push for national standards to prevent local protections and rebates, warning that competition among localities in different states fosters unequal terms. It contends that centralized law may be preferable to corporate freedom in controlling commerce.
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United States
Black man dies after détention near Van Vieete Miss
Oct 23 report from Okolona Mississippi says Henry Sykes a Black man was taken from an officer's custody near Van Vieete five miles away and died in a related incident at a tree after allegedly insulting and threatening a young white woman over the telephone and promising fatal harm.
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Mississippi
Okoluma
Miss
Henry Sykes
van Vieete
Brakeman May Yet Become A Murderer
Las Vegas New Mexico October 21 The condition of William Allison a Santa Fe engineer who had his throat cut by a razor in the hands of Robert Sloan alleged paramour indicates Sloan may face murder charges. Blood loss and precarious state feared. J R Brewer tied to forged railroad pass bound over for grand jury action after waiving examination before Justice H P Brown. Brewer allegedly altered a railroad pass for himself and wife from Pueblo to Read to Los Angeles.
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Las Vegas
N. M
William Allison
Santa Fe
Prakeman
Robert Sloan
J. R. Brewer
Justice of the Peace
H. P. Brown
Brewer
Pueblo
Raten
Los Angeles
Empress of China Sinks At Vancouver Dock
A Canadian Pacific liner the Empress of China sank beside her dock in Vancouver B C strong evidence points to opened seacocks while the cause remains uncertain. In Topeka Washburn defeated St Marys 22 to 0 in a football game today.
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Portland
Oregonian
Vancouver
B. C
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Washburn
St. Mary's
Topeka
St. Mary’s
Child Drowns in Turbulent Gila River
A four year old boy, Kuster Forman, is feared drowned after a river crossing near Kelvin Arizona. The cage ferry broke as Arthur M. Forman, his wife, three children, and James Schumaker crossed the swollen Gila River. All were rescued except the child who disappeared beneath the rushing waters.
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Perry
Kelvin
Ariz
Kuster Forman
Arthur M. Forman
Gila
Mr. Forman
James Schumaker
Helen Gould Guests at Fort Leavenworth Dedication
Miss Helen Gould donor of the building attends the dedicatory services for the army Young Men's Christian Association at Fort Leavenworth. Brigadier General Hall Rev Charles M Sheldon and William J Moore speak as Miss Gould hosts a reception for garrison men. A brigade review and city visit follow the event.
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Leavenworth
Kas
Helen Crud
New Army Young Men's Christian Association
Fort Leavenworth
B. Hall
United States Army
Sorvier
Charles M Sheldon
Topeka
William J. Moore
Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association
Wih
Rich silver strike near Silver City excites miners
Old Silver Camp of Fleming near Silver City New Mexico reports a rich silver strike by Baylor Polk and associates. The vein is described as marvelously rich and the find draws attention to the historic eighties camp as thousands of dollars in nearly virgin ore are said to be recoverable. A special dispatch notes the event amid mining excitement.
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The
Morning Journall
Silver City
Baylor Polk and Associates
Fleming
Here
Germany wins balloon contest over Atlantic voyage
The Pommern lands at Asbury Park after a tight finish with L isle de France in the second international balloon cup. Dusseldorf and other entries follow as distances exceed 700 miles. France holds duration record, US and Germany gain prestige with 2,500 dollar prize and next race planned on German turf.
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St. Louis
World of Aeronautics
Germany
Asbury Park
Dusseldorf
Dover
Del
Geological Survey
United States
Washington
Atlantic Ocean
Lisle de France
Count de la Vieux
France
Paris
Pommerne
L'Isle de France
James Gordon Bennett
Aero Club of America
Bennett
Henry de la Vuus
Balloon America Arrives Washington After East Flight
Captain Charles De Forest Chandler of the signal corps arrives in Washington with Pilot McCoy aboard the balloon America. They traveled from Patuxent Maryland landing at 7:55 this morning and endured cold and wakefulness crossing the Allegheny and Blue Ridge mountains. They crossed the Mississippi at Grafton Illinois and reported seeing three other balloons, including the German Pommer Balloon, though mapping the route proved difficult from small towns.
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Washington
Charles de Forest Chandler
Signal Corps
Army
McCoy
America
Patuxent
MetCoy
New York
McCroy
Poamrmern
Chandler
Atlantic
Allegheny
Blue Ridge Mountains
Missouri
Mississippi
Grafton
Mercy
Aeronaute
Pommer
Mite Yionm
Obie
Flight over the mountains ends with perilous crossing decision
The journey skirted Lake Erie then rode air currents eastward spending Tuesday night above the peaks. At 4 30 this morning they passed Harpers Ferry and by sunrise reached the highest point, about one and a half miles high. By 6 am Washington came into view and the crew chose to land rather than cross the Chesapeake Bay due to ballast shortages.
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Lake Erie
Harpers Ferry
Washington
Chesapeake Bay
Bay
Maryland
Weather and Tour Notes In New Mexico And Illinois
Washington reports showers expected Thursday and Friday in New Mexico as a weather note. General Booth in Chicago recovers and begins a western tour today, signaling renewed activity for the Salvation Army leader.
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Washington
New Mexico
General Booth
Chicago
William Booth
Salvation Army
Car Plunges From Forest Bridge Kills Griffin
In Chicago on the Des Plaines River bridge a car skidded and plunged twenty feet into the river. Its owner Frederick W. Griffin, a parts dealer, died at midnight. The other occupants escaped by jumping. Progress on Western Pacific railroad notes include annual meeting and continued construction milestones.
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Chicago
Desplaines River
Forest
Frederick W. Griffin
Western Pacific
San Francisco
Sept
Western Pacific Railroad Company
Salt Lake City
Atte
Ringling Brothers Take Over Barnum's Greatest Show
Announcement from New York a Barnum and Bailey office states Ringling Brothers have secured possession of Barnum's Greatest Show on Earth and will run it with their other shows. Sale completed in London. The transfer leaves the Ringlings with virtually no rival in circuses worldwide.
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New York
Barnum and Bailey
Ringling Brothers
Barnum
Arenic Enterprises
London
Five Ringling Brothers
Joplin Prepares for American Mining Congress Session
Joplin Missouri prepares for the American Mining Congress meeting opening November 11. Delegates named by governors from Minnesota Wisconsin Arkansas Mississippi Nebraska Kentucky will attend. Exhibits include ore samples from northern Arkansas and a Pullman car plan for delegates. A souvenir book of 226 views and a box of mineral samples will be offered. Social events include receptions musicals and a grand ball. Notable figures such as John Hays Hammond W E Ingalls and others will speak on mining laws resources and industry. A Nevada bid to host the next session and a new steel mill project in Webb City are noted with mill advantages and cost saving features. Zinc prices rising and hundreds of workers involved are mentioned.
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Joplin
American Mining Congress
Hilnels
Wisconsin
Arkansas
Mississippi
Nebraska
Kentucky
Mining Congress
Rohrer
Missouri Pacific Railroad
John Hays Hammond
New York
W. E E. Ingalls
N. F. Bain
Diliness
Herman BB. Hesve
Conesolidation Coal Company
Presburg
Maryland
Heston
Nevada
Webb City
Southwestern Bridge Company
German libel suit opens over alleged court influence
The German libel case of Count Hugo von Moltke against editor Maximilien Harden opened in Berlin before Justice Kern. Harden claimed a circle at the court sought to influence the emperor, naming Prince Zeu Eulenberg and Count von Moltke. Moltke denied the group existed and defended his friendship with Zeu Eulenberg.
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Berlin
Hugo von Moltke
Maximilien Harden
Die Zeitkunftz
Justice Kern
von Moltke
Philip Zeu Eulenberg
Vienna
Count von Moltke
East Prussia
Fred von Moltke
von Oltke
Harden
Count Zeu Kulenberg
Zeu Eulenberg
Kune von Moltke
Count William von Hohenau
Camarilla
Round Table
Frederick William
Hohenhall
Herr Bernstein
Baron von Moltke
M. Lecomte
M. Lecompte
Starnberger
Upper Bavaria
Prince Zeu Eulenberg
Herr Harden
Frau von Elbe
Prince von Kulenberg
Ship searched for rebel chief aboard City of Sydney
Captain Kidson reports the Pacific Mail steamer City of Sydney, arriving from the southern coast, was searched by Balvatorean troops in Acajutia harbor on October 2 for rebel leader Massante who was believed aboard. A third search attempt failed. Massante is accused of looting Rensanate last spring.
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Ain Kidson
Pacific
Sydney
Acajutia
John Massante
Weavel
Chicago
Nicaragua
Massante
Rensanate
Rockefeller Moves to Aid Banks in NYC Crisis
Rocke feller publicly offers large loans to New York financial institutions to steady markets amid a crisis. He says he has faith in securities and will aid to restore confidence and meet emergency needs. George W. Perkins and Frank Vanderlip outline bank support and trust company actions. Albany appoints Clark Williams as new superintendent of banks.
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Morning Journal
New York
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Associated Press
Frank Vanderlip
National City Bank
Trust Company of America
Trust Company
Eee
Vanderlip
Cortelyou
George W. Perkins
Mr. Morgan
Oakleigh Thorne
Cmpany
Oelock J. Pierpont
Morgan
James Stillman
Manhattan
Albany
Hughes
Clark Williams
Columbia Trust Company of
Williams
Nevada Bank Suspends Operations Amid Depositor Drain
The State Bank and Trust company in Reno suspends business at 11 o clock citing labor troubles and heavy deposit drain in the south. Depositors are promised dollar for dollar payment as confidence remains. Goldfield and Carson City banks linked to the stress, with T. KR Rickey named as head of the reorganized Sullivan Trust company.
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Reno State Bank and Trust Company
Morning Journal
Reno
Nev
State Bank and Trust Company
South
Nixon
Colifield
Carson City
Goldfield
T. KR. Rickey
Sullivan Trust Company
Editor Kills Self While Demonstrating Six Shooters
Boise Idaho Oct 23 R KB Lockwood a well known Idaho newspaper man was accidentally shot and killed today at Keggin He had planned to leave for Boise to become managing editor of the Idaho Scimitar He was editor of the Wonlge signal and was showing a friend how to operate a six shooter when he fired accidentally hitting himself through the heart
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Morning Journal Special
Chicago
National Civic Federation
Interstate Commerce Commission
Seth Low
New York
Low
Elie
Tow
Tia Ward
Merchane
Ciss
Railroad Financie Ringa
Wevernine Ue
Rexta
Boise
Idaho
R. KB. Lockwood
Himelf
Keggin
Idaho Scimitar
Boss
Lockwood
Wonlge Signal
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Pittsburg Industrials
Poppin Ees
Vppoente de Ban
Pitesberg Prest Company
Cortelvou Helis
Pittsburg Banke
Cortelyot
Pittehuwe Banke
United Ptates
Steve Adams
A Alison
the Morning Journal
Helen Gould
Leavenworth Garrison
Youog
Pher
Telegraphers Comvention
Milwaukee
International Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Small
Percy Thomas
Daniel Lo Russell
Pommern
New Jersey Coast
Isle de France
Pointe
Amerlecan Abbion
Por
Houston
Tex
Texas Farmers’ Union Cotton Company
Giant Circus
Hale Editor
Pacific Mail
Ran Francison
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