Cassatt Plans Underground Electric Line to New York
A J Cassatt announces Pennsylvania Railroad aims to build an all electric tunnel under New York City linking Long Island and Pennsylvania lines with a joint underground terminal. The project would be subterranean from Hudson to East rivers, producing no smoke or dirt and using surface land for future development. Construction to start once authority is granted, with property acquisitions already underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. J. Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Associated Press
New York City
Long Island Extension Railroad Company
Pennsylvania-New York Extension Railroad Company
New Jersey Railroad Company
Long Island Railroad
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Long Island
City of
Hudson River
East River
Fourth Avenue
Orleans
Paris
Rates Fight Loom Over British Yukon Line Warrants
Two Yukon shippers the Upper Yukon Consolidated Company and J. Clerihue sue the White Pass and Yukon Route seeking restitution of freight and passenger charges claimed not approved by the Dominion government. They warn of multimillion dollar actions if successful, alleging exorbitant tariffs and secret rebates to competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
British-Yukon
White Pass
Uion
Dominion
Dominion Railwa
Upper Yukon Consolidated Company
Joh Clerihue
Yukon
Aanna
Patent Medicine Ad Promises One Day Cure
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a fast cold remedy with a money back guarantee if it fails. The box bears the signature of W E Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Philippine tariff bill set for rapid House action
Washington December 11 The ways and means committee directed Chairman Payne to favorably report the Philippine tariff bill crafted by Republican members. The measure will be considered next Tuesday with a vote Wednesday at 4 p.m. Democratic unity frays as Louisiana members split over protective duties for Philippine sugar, prompting a possible minority report. Secretary Gage urged rebates on imported articles containing Philippine ingredients.
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Washington
Ways and Means
Payne
House
Louisiana
Robertson
Yer
Davy
Randell
Lousiana
Joussard
Breazzelle
Gage
Favorites Shine as Oakland Delivers Daily Win Streak
Oakland favors produced five victors at the Santa Anita track meeting in San Francisco. Tirona captured the closing event in a surprise, while other winners included Afghan in the first race, Jarretlere d Or in the second, Native in the third, Watercure in the fourth, Plohy in the fifth, and Tirona again in the sixth with Midnight Cyne close behind.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Tirona
To Chance
seing—Afghan
Bef
Maron Recone
Sizenine
Jarretlere d'Or
Keasternell
Cathelo
Dunblane
Free Mandicap Watercure
Mosormonde
Midnight Cyine
Bacon
Patsy Dolan
New Orleans Horse Races Result in Six Trials
Reamite Mirat race mile Little Scout won Amote second The Way third. Second race mile Frank M won Damny Li wee and Bequeath third. Third race steeplechase short course Golden Ink won Corillo second Hosl third. Fourth race handicap five furlongs Fleuron won Little Jack Horner second Levoy third. Fifth race welling mile Free Passe won Isle Bramble second Ida Penzance third. Sixth race selling mile and a quarter Little Elkin won Irving Mayer second De Lorraine third.
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New Orleans
Little Scout
Amote
the Way
Frank M
Danmiy Li Wee
Bequeath
Golden Ink
Corillo
Hos
Fleuron
Littl Jack Horner
Levoy
Welling
Free Passe
Isle Bramble
Ida Penzance
Little Elkin
Irving Mayer
de Loraine
Tim
President Reappoints United States Judges Nationwide
Washington December 1 reports the president met with Attorney General Knox and announced reappointment of United States judges. Arizona associates include George W. Davis Fletcher M. Dean and Richard Sloan with Chief Justice. New Mexico chief justice W. W. Failes and associates John R. McFie and Frank W. Parker. Oklahoma chief justice John H. Burford and associates Bayard T. Hainerd and H. Burwell.
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Washington
Knox
United States
Arizona
George Mm. Davis
Fletcher M. Dean
Richard d. Sloan
New Mexico
W. Fails
John R. McFie
Frank W. Parker
Oklahoma
John H. Burford
Bayard T Hainier
Ard
H. Burwell
Dynamited for Third Time in Scranton Street Car
A trolley car on Cajoux avenue was dynamited at 7 30 tonight. The blast shattered the wheel that ran over it and damaged the machinery beneath the car. Several passengers were shaken but none seriously hurt. This marks the third time this crew has faced an explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Cajoux Avenue
Ammon Proceedings Dismissed Over Franklin Syndicate Link
The criminal case against Robert A. Ammon tied to the William P. Miller 520 per cent Franklin syndicate was dismissed by a local magistrate. Ammon faced a $100,000 money receipt charge, but the complainant did not appear to press the case.
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New York
Robert A. Ammon
Wiliam P. Miller
Franklin Syndicate
Ammon
Cascade county board tightens controls on bills
Great Falls dispatch reports the Cascade county commissioners upheld scrutiny of all bills approved by the purchasing agent County Auditor Carr. Chairman Cooper warned no money or contracts will be approved without board consent, signaling a push for economy and careful investigation this session.
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Great Falls
Cascade County Commissioners
Carr
Cooper
Frank Cooper
Messrs. Delphey
Roulswick
Monarch
Belt Creek
Diamond R. Concentrator Company
Nethart
Fred Dawkins
Cascade
Mapleton
Iowa
Dawkins
McBride
George Merritt
Armington
Columbus Hospital
Merritt
William Quinn
Leslie
District Court
Montana Central
Charles Asseltine
Herbert Strain
Wyoming Industrial Convention Opens in Laramie
The first Wyoming industrial convention opens in Laramie with 150 delegates from every statewide section. Governor Richards serves as chairman and C. H. Courant as secretary. About 500 people attended the opening address marking the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Laramie
Wyo
Richards
Courant
Desperate Case Of Piles Gured
Mrs William Kenmor Rout Omaha states she suffered years with protruding piles and dared not risk an operation. My cast became desperate I took Pyramid Pile Cure and was entirely cured with no return. Sold by all druggists 50 cents a box. Pyramid Drug company Marshall Michigan mailed free.
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William Kenmor
Omaha
States
Pyramid Drug Company
Marshall, Mich
Miner James Robinson Dies in Mine Cage Fall at Granite
Special Correspondence from Philipsburg reports James Robinson 8 shift boss at the Bimetallic mine in Granite died after falling from a cage in the shaft. Investigators say the body was found mangled in the sump at the 1,600 foot level with the exact cause uncertain. The coroner's inquest labeled the accident unavoidable. He leaves a widow and was active in Masonic and other local groups.
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Philipsburg
James Robinson
Granite
Robinson
James Willoughby
Js. A. Crane
Granite County
Ruby Lodge
A. G
A. M
Getty
Bam Arthur
John Ross
Harry Oates
James Sterling
Kenneth H. McLeod
Charles McGrath
Portland man convicted of murder in first degree
William H. Dalton was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the Nov. 2 killing of James B. Morrow in Portland. Jack Wade pleaded guilty to the same indictment. Wade's fate awaits Judge Frazer as to degree of murder.
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Portland
Ore
William H. Dalton
James B. Morrow
Dalton
Jack Wade
Wade
Frazer
State Court
Pole Falls Killing Kalispell Lineman At Work
Kalispell December 11. Otte Pelssey a line man for the electric company was killed this morning while working at the power house. He climbed a pole to cut wires free and strapped himself to it as he worked. The ground rotted and the pole collapsed with him, he dying instantly. He was 22 and one of five brothers supporting a brother in college. His parents were dead and he lived with an uncle.
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Standard
Kalispell
Otte Pelssey
The
Electric Company
Pelsly
Young Removed as Havana Port Captain after Interview
Washington reports Lieut Com. Lucien Young has been relieved by Secretary Long from his post as captain of the port of Havana. The indiscreet interview remarks about Cuban self governance prompted the action. no new assignment or successor names were announced.
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Washington
Lucien Young
Secretary Long
Havana
Former Judge George A. Madill Dies at Home
George A. Madill president of the Union Trust company died at his home in St. Louis today from heart failure. Born in Bradford county Pennsylvania in 1838, he gained prominence as a jurist and financier.
AFL Trade Autonomy Committee Takes Charge in Scranton
In Scranton on December 11 the American Federation of Labor met to press labor organization in ununionized fields and strengthen union power. A special committee led by Gompers will study trade autonomy, with Duncan Mitchell Mulhalland Hughes on the panel, and reports expected by Friday or Saturday.
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Scranton
Organization of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
James Duncan
John Mitchell
John Mulholland
International Association of Metal Mechanics
N. Hughes
San Antonio
Tex
American Federation of Labor Convention
Executive Council
Federation
Western Federation of Miners
Samuel Gompers
Boston
Indianapolis
John F. Mulholland
Toledo
Ohio
Co. N. Hughes
Texas
Special Committee
South
Committee On Labels
International Union
Nerve Vital Ailments and Concluding Belt Threats
A fragment mentions nerve and bodily ailments including rheumatism kidney liver bladder stomach disorders and female complaints. The speaker warns of using old style burning and blistering belts as payment for one of their own.
Sheep Theft Case Opens With 600 Sheep Stolen
Fort Benton December 11 bench warrants were issued for Charles Miller John McBride and J H Baldwin all of Havre as suspects in a grand larceny case accusing them of stealing 600 sheep from A C Rossen of Burnham. The thefts occurred about two days before Thanksgiving and the prisoners were brought here this afternoon.
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Standard
Fort Benton
Charles Miller
John McBride
J. H. Baldwin
Havre
A. C Rossen
Burnham
Heinze Linked to New Copper Company in New York
The Nipper Consolidated Copper company of New York City is incorporated with a $3,750,000 capital. It is authorized to mine minerals in states and territories. Directors listed are Stanley Gifford, A. P. Heinze of New York, and R. S. Harvey of Nyack.
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Nipper Consolidated
New York
Albany, N. Y
Nipper Consolidated Copper Company
New York City
United States
Stanley Gifford
A. P. Heinze
R. 8. Harvey
Nyack
Keep Your Head Uncovered and Fight Dandruff
The piece warns hats trap air. dandruff germs thrive and may cause baldness. Newbro's Herpicide kills germs and stimulates hair growth. It is described as a pleasant dressing and a safe dandruff cure with no injurious substances.
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Cassatt
Motive Power
British-Yukon Company
Philippine
Crescent City
Nagied
Ammon Ts
Spicer
W. C. Deming
Cheyenne Trvoune
B. B. Brooks
Casper
St Beeler
Carey
Cage
William Datton
Law
Otte Pelssiy
Young
West
Ormer Judge Madill
Siegel’s
Montana
Kitchener
Oxford
Cambridge
Butte
Federation OF Labor
Which Gompers
Port of Executive Council
Dr. Bennett Electric Belt Co
Union Building
Denver
Cola
Medicing
Port Benton
Heinze
Windsor
Thos. Lavell
Pres’t. Thos
Sullivan
Mang'r
BE. Park Mt
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