Vanderbilt Heiress Gertrude Betrothed to Moses Taylor Heir
The engagement of Gertrude Vanderbilt to Moses Taylor Jr. is widely hinted by friends. Gertrude, daughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt, is described as one of the world’s wealthiest women. Moses Taylor Jr. is the son of Henry A. Taylor, with a fortune from Moses Taylor. He attended Yale and is active in outdoor sports.
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New York
Lawsuit Involving Merritt Rockefeller and Gales In Eight Circuit
A transcript filed in the Eighth Circuit federal appeals court details Alfred Merritt versus John D. Rockefeller and Fred F. Gales for 1 226 400 damages stemming from mining consolidations and a 126 mile railroad. The suit followed a district court verdict for Merritt of 410 000. The matter centers on alleged false financial statements by companies controlled by the defendants.
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John D. Rockefeller
Fred F. Gales
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Eighth Circuit
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Menaba Iron
Territory of Minnesota
Rockefeller and Gates
Three Chicago accretion land cases rule against claimants
Acting Interior Secretary rules for the state of Illinois over valuable accretion lands north and south of the Chicago River. Streeter and Johnson fail to prove U.S. title to about 150 acres at Lake Michigan mouth. Nine and others lose on military bounty land and Johnson’s Valentine Scrip claim also rejected.
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P. T. Johnson
Lake Michigan
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Streeter
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N. K. Fairbanks
Peter T. Johnson
Valentine Scrip
August Accounts Show Receipts and Expenditures
The comparative statement for August reports receipts of 28,952,006 with increases in customs and internal revenue but declines in miscellaneous items. Expenditures totaled 33,698,184, leaving an excess of 3,635,178 for the month, and 18,119,854 for the first two months of the fiscal year.
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Man Who Swore Fraker Drowning Faces Theft Charge
George Harris a key witness in the Fraker insurance cases is arrested near Moberly Missouri after claiming he saw Fraker drown near Cam n. He faces charges tied to alleged thefts and a statement dossier circulates in Missouri.
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Columbus Victims Warned of Atlanta Labor Agent Scam
A report reaches Columbus of a fraud scheme by a labor agent named Smith who lured about 50 families with promises of high demand in Atlanta and ready jobs. He collected funds for moving and homes, then vanished leaving families stranded and goods prepaid for transport.
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Tragedy Follows Jealous Rivalry In Knoxville
Two married men Will Rochester and Ed Chenoweth vied for Mary Hudgins. Rochester tried to shoot Chenoweth at her gate, then fired at her as she entered. He shot himself in the chest and died on the street. Rochester later killed himself on Det Street in Knoxville. Other news notes weather and distant incidents. s
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Newcombe Mission Seeks Royal Proclamation on Canada Copyright
Canadian deputy minister of education Mr. Newcombe arrived in England to advocate a royal proclamation enforcing Canada’s copyright act. He reports strong English opposition from authors and publishers and notes government arrangements are unsettled. He expects a cordial reception from Chamberlain and plans to return aboard the Labrador on Saturday.
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Closure of Bosna Vista State Bar National Bank Sparks Indignation
Stonm Lake reports great excitement as Bosna Vista State barberage closes. A large crowd protests, alleging misvaluation and improper discounts. Officials claim examinations show substantial sums tied to discounts and bank funds, with figures ranging around fifty five thousand dollars.
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Chinese Village Arrives For Expo In Atlanta Opening
President Collier of the Cotton States and International Exposition reports the arrival of Mr Key Owyang concessionaire of the Chinese village from Hong Kong. Owyang arrives August 12 and will lead Chinese actors at the exposition opening day events.
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Moroccan fortress trial aboard the Cataluna steamer
A boarding party in Havana reports a group of Cu bans under sentence of imprisonment in Ceuta for rebellion. The incident involved the steamer Cataluna Felipene and individuals Pe lo Borracco and Savadra.
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Notable Names and Empire Talks Surface in Sept Reports
In Stiez og os o Benell Poist a Meriden attorney raises a new point about frequenters of an unnamed trade and faulty language in a patent dispute. Shahzada Nesrella Khan, Afghan royalty, is identified as the second son of the Amber of Afghanistan visiting Lonpox on Sept 3 and arriving after a long journey.
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