Kennedy testifies in Northern Securities merger hearing
John Kennedy recalled for cross examination in the Peter Power v Northern Pacific suit. He says he bought about 5 million dollars in Northern Pacific stock in 1896 and held 10 million in Great Northern stock v which was proxy voted by James J Hill. Adjournment of the hearing is agreed to be “subject to the call” and further testimony planned including Perkins of J P Morgan Co and Power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John 8. Kennedy
Peter Power
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Northern Pacific
Kennedy
Great Northern
James J. Hill
Northern Securities Company
W. P. Clough
T Qi
Boutelle
Counsel For
Power
Clough
Northes Securities Company
Charles Steele
J. P. Morgan &O
George F. Baker, Jr
A. B. Hepburn
Mr. Clough
J. J. Hill
Edward Sawyer
Colonel Clough
Kellogg
Perkins
J. P. Morgan & Co
Morgan
Pioneer Pastor Henry J Huston Advocates Pink Pills
The Rev. Henry J. Huston of the Rock River Conference recalls his Civil War service and chronic illness. He reports relief from heart pains and fainting after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, endorsing them for nervous conditions and blood weakness. The pastor of Elizabeth Colorado urges others to seek the genuine remedy from druggists or the Dr Williams Medicine Company.
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Henry J. Huston
Rock River
Methodist Church
Fifteenth
Illinois Volunteers
Colorado
Tlinois Regiment
Huston
Methodist Episcopal Church
Elizabeth
Elbert County
Williams
Harriman to Be Next Witness in Examiner Session
The examiner said the next session will likely be held in about three weeks. E. H. Harriman is to be the next witness examined.
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E. H. Harriman
Merger Bill Vetoed By Iowa Governor
Des Moines March 27 Governor Cummins vetoed the Mossberry merger measure which removed indebtedness limits for railways in Iowa. He called the bill unconstitutional for favoring railway corporations and granting privileges to lines partly outside the state, noting it appears aimed to aid the Burlington system.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Cummins
Burlington Railway
Northern Securities
Burlington
Minnesota suits delayed pending Washington case in US Supreme Court
The Minnesota state suit against Northern Pacific Great Northern railways and Northern Securities will not be filed until after Washington state's suit is filed with the US Supreme Court on April 7. Attorney General Douglas and associates completed the papers and held them for filing. Stratton of Washington met with Douglas and Special Counsel Wilson for consultations.
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St. Paul, Minn
Officials Summoned from St Paul Rail Lines for Grain Transport Inquiry
Summons directed several St Paul railroad officials to appear in Chicago next Monday before interstate commerce commissioners. Questioning concerns transportation of grain and grain products on lines between Kansas City river points and Chicago. Systems involved include Burlington Milwaukee Great Western and Northwestern among others.
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St. Paul, Minn
St. Paul
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commissioners
Kansas City
Missouri River
Burlington
Milwaukee
Greast Western
North- Western
Rhodes Funeral Preparations In South Africa
State funeral arrangements for Cecil Rhodes are under way with the body to lie in state at Parliament House in Kimberley before the April 2 service. The public may view the funeral, flags are half masted, and attendees recalled Rhodes’s regret at unfinished work as heat relief methods were used at Muizenberg cottage.
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Cape Town
Cecil Rhodes
Mr. Rhodes
Rhodes to be buried at Matopo hills in natural cairn tomb
Cape Town dispatch says Cecil Rhodes chose a cairn site on Matopo hills for his grave and a memorial will dominate the landscape. Interment date uncertain due to a new road being built from Bulawayo. Death mask made. autopsy showed heart aneurism. remains placed in a coffin at Groot Schuur. The body to Cape Town next Tuesday for public viewing before burial. Executors named include Lord Rosebery Earl Grey Alfred Bell and Dr Jameson. Original will to be published soon.
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London
Cape Town
Daily Mail
Cecil Rhodes
Matoppo Hills
Wilson
Bulawayo
Groot Schuur
Lord Rosebery
Earl Gray
Alfred Bell
British Chartered South Africa Company
M. Mitchell
B. A. Hawksley
Dr. Jameson
Rhodes
Sorrow at Kimberley Ends a Diamond City's Mourning
Kimberley Cape Colony withdraws into mourning for Mr. Rhodes as stores close flags half mast and De Beers offices blacked. A memorial service is planned with a March 380 funeral delegation to Cape Town.
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Kimberley
Cape Colony
Rhodes
de Beers Company
Cape Ivown
Rhodesian exhibit draped in black after Rhodes death
In London on March 27 mournful scenes marked the Rhodesian section of the colonial exhibition at the Royal Exchange. Stock exchange members and others expressed condolences for Mr. Rhodes, and after an opening hesitation the market tone grew firmer, indicating his death had been anticipated.
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London
Royal Exchange
The
Stock Exchange
South Africa
Rhodes
Senate debates oleomargarine tax and Funston Aguinaldo actions
The Senate discusses an oleomargarine bill with a proposed 10 cent per pound tax on adulterated butter, plus regulation of renovated butter. Mr. Patterson challenges General Funston's conduct in Aguinaldo's capture and cites sources on civilized warfare. The session adjourns after executive business.
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Washington
Senate
Harris
Kansas
Quarles
Wisconsin
Quarle
Patterson
Colorado
General Funston
Aguinaldo
Charles H. Hawley
Hawley
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Henry Kk. Palmer
Nebraska
George W. Steele
Indiana
Walter Pp. Brownlow
Tennessee
T. J. Henderson
Illinois
J. M. Brown
Maine
National Home For Disabled Volunteer Soldiers
United States
Proctor
Hevis
Committee On Foreign Relations
Associated Press
Tokepa, Kean
Frederick Funston
Lotus Club
New York
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Bribery charges shake Congress over Denmark prints
In a heated session, Mr Richardson alleges a Danish minister cites a $500,000 bribe aimed at securing US congressional support for a treaty. Debate centers on the authenticity of documents, with calls for full publication and an investigation into the alleged corrupt dealings involving Christmas and other figures.
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Mr. Payne
Denmark
Mr. Richardson
New York
Henderson
Tennessee
Speaker
Kr. Richardson
United States
Philadelphia
Ndon Times
Europe
United States Congress
Congress
Mr. Cannon
American Congress
Richardson
Senate
Boers Hold the Guns in Delarey’s Hands
From Pretoria on March 26 the four guns taken when General Methuen was captured remain with General Delarey. The guns recaptured by Colonel Kekewich are the ones lost in the Vondolop convoy disaster.
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Pretoria
Methuen
Delarey
Kekewich
Vondolop
State Department Statement on Richardson Resolution
The State Department says the Richardson resolution inquiry into Danish West Indian treaty entries will reveal the United States refused involvement of any person not directly linked to the Danish government. It also records the department’s determination to proceed accordingly.
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American Senate
Speaker
Copenhagen
Denmark
United States
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Senate
House
Department of State
Hitt
Richardson
Washington
State Department
Congressman Meekison of Ohio: a rise from mayor to congressman
Hon David Meekison, long known in Ohio and nationally, rose from four terms as Napoleon mayor to founder of Meekison Bank. Elected to the Fifty fifth Congress by a large majority he led his party in the region. His sole flaw was a long battle with catarrh finally aided by Peruna as shown in a letter to D Hartman.
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David Meekison
America
Meekison
Napoleon
Ohio
Catarrh
Peruna
Hartman
Peruna touted as cure for chronic catarrh and colds
An old newspaper feature extols Peruna as the best prevention and cure for chronic catarrh caused by colds. It cites testimonials from Alice O Neill, Alice M Walsh, and Mrs A Snede ker, praising quick relief and full recovery after use. The piece urges taking Peruna at the first signs of cold and offers a free booklet titled Winter Catarrh by Dr Hartman.
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Alice O'Neill
Adams Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
Alice M. Walsh
Cedar Street
Seattle Wash
A. Snedeker
Cartersville
Hartman
Is lands transfer to United States without payment
The article states no commission is due on the cession of the islands and that Congress not appropriating 5 million dollars does not block ownership. The state department reads ratifications as transferring ownership immediately, leaving only an outstanding debt of honor if funds are not appropriated.
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Mr. Cannon
Mr. Pierce
Tennessee
Underwood
Alabama
United States
Hitt
Illinois
Richardson
Cannon
London
Congress
State Department
Grons Statement On Danish West Indies Transfer
Niels Gron discusses a February disclosure of Walter Christmas secret Danish report on transferring the Danish West Indies to the United States. He cites influence among Denmark's leaders and links Christmas actions to the pending treaty and U S officials. The statement highlights the connection between Christmas methods and the treaty process.
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Washington
Niels Gron
Walter Christmas
Danish West Indies
United States
Denmark
Christmas
Mr. Herring
Negotiations Press Denmark United States Treaty Action
Officials argued that if the present treaty took effect Denmark would appear to have used and the United States to have accepted such negotiations. They urged a swift journey from Copenhagen to Washington to brief U.S. representatives on the negotiations to ensure any further steps consider the situation.
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Denmark
United States
Kansas City Livestock Market Report Highlights
Kansas City stockyard figures for March 27 show cattle receipts of about 5 000 with 1 00 Texans, market stronger for native steers at around 54.96 to 49.65, Texas and Indian steers near 16.50 to 16.70, native cows and heifers about 3.20, stockers and feeders around 3.25, hog receipts about 7 000 with bulk sales near 6 256.65 and packers at 6 2850 to 6 706, sheep receipts 2 000 with muttons about 5.20 to 5.05 and lambs 5.25 to 5.80.
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Kansas City
Texas
Mark Muttona
Market Report: Consols and Bonds Hold Steady in London
London financial notes show Consols for Ot 5-16 and consols for account with modest gains. Prices quoted in pounds and shillings indicate steady conditions, with Atchison figures and Canstias pact details reflecting a quiet trading session.
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London
Atchison
Ferred
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Harriman
Douglas
Parliament House
Funston
Mr. Christmas
Abner McKinley
McKinley
Colonel Grown
White House
Raleigh
C. W. Knox
Senator Hanna
Richard P. Evans
Gardner
Brown
Evans
Knox
House of Seligman
Banking House
Lacey
Army
Revenue Cutter Service
Sulzer
Cuba
Sugar Trust
Hny
Senate of the
Kannsas City
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