Griscom Discusses Werg er Morgan Merger Plans in Depth
Philadelphia April 2 Clement A Griscom president of the International Navigation Company, part of Morgan merged trans Atlantic steamship firms, spoke on the consolidation aims and probable effects. He said details of the financial plan were for Morgan and partners, the holding company to be organized, and possible creation of a parent company. He noted a capitalization around 20 million dollars, ongoing international organization, and future daily New York departures. He stressed no political significance, cited ship subsidy bill implications, and explained the plan to operate under U S and international terms with autonomy for member lines.
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Philadelphia
Clement A. Griscom
International Navigation Company
trans-Atlante Steamship Companies
J. Pierpont Morgan
Griscom
Morgan
Hove
J. Flerpont Morgan & Co
Pacific
South America
Great Britain
Australia
New Zealand
Far East
Insurgents Surrender in Manila and Mindanao Reports
Manila reports daily surrenders of small insurgent groups after the recent collapse of Malvar’s leadership. General Rufino and 26 officers with 375 soldiers surrendered to native forces in Misamis Mindanao as the US Philippine commission approves funds to combat epidemics amid cholera cases totaling 338 with 80 deaths in Manila and additional outbreaks in provinces.
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Manila
Malvar
Rufino
Misamis
Mindanao
United States Philippine Commission
Clarke
Congress Planned Week Ahead in House and Senate
Washington April 20 The coming week in the house will start with routine business and later consider general measures including the anti anarchist bill and omnibus public buildings bill. The senate opens with river and harbor appropriation and Philippine government bills likely to face debate, with Frye predicting smooth passage while Rawlins leads opposition remarks.
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Senate
House
Washington
House of Representatives
District of Columbia
Ray
Judiciary Committee
House Committee On
Frye
Committee On Commerce
Rawlins
Senate Committee On the
Philippines
Fire devastates London warehouse killing seven
A midnight blaze at a three story Hackney printers warehouse in London suburbs overwhelmed firefighters. Six bodies including a man, two women and four children were recovered as authorities noted the tragedy amid shifting views on postwar trade and shipping policies.
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London
Hackey
Managua Explosion Kills Hundreds in Barracks blast
A massive blast in Managua Nicaragua destroyed a two story barracks near the lake. Reports say 100 to 200 officers and soldiers died and many were injured. Nearby buildings including the National hotel and Central telegraph station were damaged as people fled the city. President Zelaya returned by horseback and blamed conspirators while authorities probe causes. Estimated damage reaches 5 million pesos in houses furniture and war material.
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Managua
Nicaragua
National Hotel
Central Telegraph Station
National Palace
Zelaya
Nordica sues Southern Railway for 50009 damages
Lillian Nordica Doeme the singer has filed a suit in New York Supreme Court seeking 50009 damages from the Southern Railway Company for injuries in a January 22 collision near Home Georgia while traveling in her private car Brunnhilde. She was in bed when another car struck the Brunnhilde and was thrown and injured. Nordica had sailed for Europe but plans to return to press the case.
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New York
Lillian Nordica Doeme
Lillian Nordica
Supreme Court
Howe & Hummel
Southern Railway Company
Atlanta
Nashville
Brunnhilde
Beng
Mme. Nordica
Europe
Flames in Reunion City Fire Tears Dallas Districts
Fire across Dallas and nearby Lamar street district leaves two dead and heavy losses totaling about 370000. Fire Chief Magee collapses, his son dies or near death. Dorsey printing plant and Griffith Lumber yards destroyed. multiple sheds and cottages burned. arson suspected in Fisher lane blaze. Nacogdoches reports six brick stores and two dwellings burned for about 40000 in losses.
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Dallas
Tex
Stef Magee
Dorsey
Lower Elm Street
Magee
Will Spurr
Company No. 3
Central Station
Dorkey Printing Company
Lamar Street
Collin
Griffith Lumber Company
Lamar Street Alstrict
Griffith & Co
Crowdus & Co
Wilson & Co
Yeargan Storage Company
Weitheimer & Son
Keag‘ing Implement Company
Mercantile Anti
Fisher Lang
Fisher Lane
Nacogdoches
Equally Distressing Phrase Sparked Mock Retort Debate
In the Philadelphia Press a remark about mortifying moments sparked a discussion on whether a clever retort would have improved the situation. The piece contrasts two versions of the imagined reply, highlighting embarrassment over what was or could have been said.
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Philadelphia Press
Trade with Mexico and Caribbean Markets Expands
An April Washington release from Frederic Emory highlights growing U S trade with Mexico Central America and the West Indies. American goods appear valued in Mexico with rising sales via traveling representatives and floating sample stores. Jamaica and the Dutch West Indies show strong American penetration in shoes cotton goods and coal while Honduras and Santo Domingo improve as American machinery and building materials gain share.
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Washington
Frederic Emory
Bureau of Foreign Commerce
United States
Mexico
Central America
West Indies
Maxctlan
Paris
Avenger
South America
Danish West Indies
Guatemala
Honduras
Germany
Louisiana Board of Health
Jamaica
England
Dutch West Indies
Guadaloupe
Hain
Santo Domingo
General von Rosenburg Statue Unveiled in Hanover Scene
Emperor William Count von Waldersee and others attended the unveiling ceremony in Hanover for General von Rosenburg a Franco Prussian War hero. The monarch urged the cavalry to keep the motto With the goal in mind every nerve strained and to cherish and strengthen the army as the granite block bears his features in bronze.
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von Waldersee
Hanover
Prussia
Emperor William
Count von Waldersee
General von Rosenburg
London and Berlin Stock Markets Struggle amid Peace Rumors
London and Berlin stock markets showed limited base trading as rumors of peace negotiations swirled. Consols oversubscribed, British rails improved, American securities tracked cautious activity amid fears of a Louisville and Nashville corner. Morgan’s involvement eased some concerns. Canadian Pacific led activity in Berlin with a firm undertone, while Belgian and Belgian-related shares faced mixed moves. Manchester notes show quiet turnover with steady yarns and cloth prices.
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London
Stock Exchange
Balfour
South Africa
Bor
Commandoes Rande
Louisville
Nashville
Morgan
Treasury
New York
Paris
Berlin
Frankfurter Zeitung
Ioan
Loulaville
Pierpont Morgan
Vossisch Zeitung
Voassisch Zeitung
Northern Securities Company
Belgium
J. P Morgan
America
United States Steel Corporation
Cologne Gazette
Hamburg-American Steam Packet Company
Lloyd Mae
Groemaere
Judge Griggs Returns Home for Week Absence
Washington April 20 Judge Jim Griggs of the second district left for Dawson this morning to be absent from Washington about a week. He will divide his time between his home town and Albany where he has business responsibilities.
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Washington
Relics Found in a Well near Adairsville Ga
In Adairsville Georgia on April 20 a cottage owner digging a well west of the depot uncovered two English pistols and other relics. The pistols are well preserved, with the initials W.T. engraved on one barrel. The find dates to before and through the Civil War era and the pistols were once stored at Pavlovski's blacksmith shop before theft.
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Adairsville
Thomas ‘Turner
J. N. Gray
Pavlovski
W. Tv
Norway’s New Cabinet Formed with Bleher as Premier
In Christilanis Norway, April 2027, a new cabinet is formed with Bleher as premier. Interior Minister M. Qvam, former Justice and police minister, becomes minister of state at Stockholm.
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Norway
Christilanis
Bleher Fies
M. Qvam
Justice
Police
Heromes
Stockholm
Riots in Brussels as Guards Fire on Mob
Reports from Brussels describe a riot linked to labor unrest in which a giant-ringleader led a mob toward government residences. Guards fired volleys after a bayonet attack, killing several rioters and wounding many. A mortuary chapel now marks the casualties at Maison de Proletaires as crowds visit.
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Brussels
Labor Party
Louvain
Maison de Proletaires
Porto Rico trade gains from tariff removal boost
Washington reports a surge in Specially-Commerce with Porto Rico after tariff repeal last July. U.S. purchases from Porto Rico approach three times pre Spanish rule levels, while U.S. shipments to the island surge to about $10 million this fiscal year. Eight months ending February show strong U.S. dominance in imports and exports, with a projected annual total near $10 million. President Roosevelt returns to the White House from New York at 7:30 a.m.
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Washington
United States
Porto Rico
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
White House
Roosevelt
New York
Unity in Democratic caucus amid tariff dispute collapse
Democratic lawmakers credit Judge Griggs and southern leaders like Howard of Georgia and Swanson of Virginia for a harmonious caucus after resistance to the Crumpacker tariff resolution. Republicans face a bruising defeat, with leadership blamed on President Roosevelt and Secretary Rost as calls grow for younger voices in the next Congress.
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Judge Griggs
Newy
Congressional Campaign Committee
Howard
Georgia
Swanson
Virginia
Livingston
Henderson
Grosvenor
Payne
Dalzell
Lttle
Mr Littlefield
Maine
Mercer
Nebraska
Roosevelt
Rost
Cuba
Es Insurgenta
Accused of Sharp Practice In Cotton Estate Case
Mexico City on April 20 Juan Glamedo a Spanish banker charged by British and American shareholders in the Tlahualilo Cotton Estate Company with wrongful disposal of company cotton has been committed for trial in the criminal court. English and American shareholders including New Yorkers press the suit.
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Mexico City
Juan Glamedo
Tlahualilo Cotton Estate Company
Earthquake Strikes Mexico Causes Million Dollar Damage
An April earthquake across central Mexico and along the Pacific coast inflicted extensive damage, with Tapachula near the Guatemalan border experiencing heavy losses estimated around one million dollars. A wealthy individual alone reportedly valued losses at 200000 dollars as authorities seek fugitive General W L White.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Central America
Pacific
Tapachula
Chiapas
United States
Eneral W L. White
Sketch of Cardinal Sarto Seen as Pope Successor
Rome April 2 Cardinal Giuseppe Sarto born June 2 18 percent in Riese Venice educated at Cottolongo Salesian institute. He spent most of life in Venice province as parish priest and bishop. Created cardinal and patriarch of Venice June 12 1893. Strong in doctrine modest energetic good administrator and organizer beloved patron of the arts and supporter of Father Perosi.
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Rome
Giuseppe’ Sarto
Lorenzo Perosi
Perosi
Riese
Venice
Salesian Institute
Cottolongo
Dom Bosco
Sarto
Father Perost
Justice Whitfield to Speak at Schley Banquet in Memphis
Swedeli Chief Justice Whitfield of the Mississippi Supreme Court has accepted an invitation to deliver one of the principal addresses at the Schley banquet honoring the conductor hero of Gontiaga in Memphis. He will respond to the toast, "The South."
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Schley
Jackson, Miss
Whitfield
Mississippi Supreme Court
Schley Entertainment Committee
Memphis
Gontiaga
South
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B Board of County Commissioners
Messrs
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John T. Pittard
Joseph F. Comer
County Board of Education
Richard B. Russell
Charles H. Brand
Russell
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