Iron and Steel Trusts Tighten Grip Through Alabama Deals
New York reports a merger wave linking Southern iron and steel firms led by Hoadley with Blair & Co and Harvey Fisk & Sons backing. Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron directors drew Blair & Co and Thomas Watkins of Simpson & Watkins to their board. Sea Board Air Line ties and Rock Island interest signal a regional consolidation push. Bankers expect Birmingham district to surge to tens of millions in annual freight. Rumors connect John W Gates and Western interests to the move, with Hoadley’s American Loco Motive Company as a key asset.
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New York
Spears
Mts
J H Hoadley
Southern
Iron and Steel Companies
Harvey Fluk Sons
Blair & Co
Hoadley
Republic Steel Company
Harvey Fiske & Long
American Locomotive Company
Hoadleys International Power Company
Alsabams
Seaboard
Ladenburg
Tharman & Co
Southern Iron Stocka
Alabama
Iron and Steel
Pittsburg
Birmingham
Rock Island
Blaty Boscevain
John W Gates
Roch Jeland
West
Chipre Harver
Fisk & Sons
Alnars
Heatlls
Wr Hoadley
Ananeed
Tennessee
Annie
Howley
Fich 2 Sons
Southern Towi
Iron
Wade placed under arrest for false pretenses in Memphis
Edward Ingersoll Wade former clerk in the treasury department from Athens Gais was arrested in Memphis and will be brought to answer four charges of false pretenses. A police court warrant issued about a year ago alleges he obtained 50 dollars from Major G C Bryan law partner of United States Senator Dick by falsely claiming 7130 was due as salary in the comptroller of currency office. Wade called Mayor Bryan for a loan, made an assignment of his salary, and left the city after receiving the money.
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Washington
Dward Ingersoll Wade
Treasur Department
Athens
Gais
Memphis
G C Bryan Law
United States
Comptroller of Currency Tots
Wade
Bryan
Invite to address mass meeting on March 1
Socialresident Harvie Jordan of the Southern Cotton Growers Association is invited by the Macon Chamber of Commerce to address a mass meeting of citizens on March 1. The event aims to discuss cotton industry concerns and community issues in Macon.
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Jordan. Maron
Harvie Jordan
Southern Cotton Growers ‘Association
Macon Chimber of Commerce
Citisems
Strikes and unrest grip Poland as railways halt
Reports from Warsaw detail violent strikes spreading across Poland, with railroads blocked and telegraph lines cut. Officials fearing a coal famine and government uncertainty, while small factories operate in Lodz as major plants resume limited work amid wage disputes and renewed conference efforts. Japanese advances in Manchuria also face Russian counterattacks.
North Sea Commission decision brings expected relief
A formal ruling by the North Sea Commission is issued, anticipated to ease ongoing tensions. Officials and stakeholders express cautious optimism as the decision outlines compliance steps and potential adjustments to maritime practices.
Practically Completed North Sea Inquiry Tilt Prompts Mixed Feelings
An international commission nears completion of its North Sea incident report and will publish at a 3 oclock Saturday session. Statements from officials and agencies suggest the verdict may tilt toward Britain, though some emphasize a middle ground and Russia benefits in parts of the assessment.
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International Commission
North Sea
Seui
Russia
Rojestvensky
Sojestvensky
Fournier
France
Loubet
Elysee Palace
Miles Publishes Mrs Davis Letter From Fort Monroe
Savannah February 23 Special General Miles publishes in The Independent a letter from Varina Davis dated May 23 1865 thanking him for kindness to her husband Jefferson Davis while he was a prisoner of war at Fortress Monroe The letter notes Mrs Davis concern for her husband health and expresses gratitude for courtesy shown by Miles. The Independent also defends Miles against claims of intending to humiliate Davis and mentions Dr Craven’s diary corroborating the date of the note. Separately New York boot and shoe makers organize their national association and adopt a constitution with tariff repeal resolutions.
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Savannah
Nelson A Miles
Independent
Jefferson Davis
Savannah Press
Miles
Fortress Monroe
Fort Monroe
Varina Davis
Savannah Ga
Présfrant Davis
Fortress Montre
New York
National
Boot and Shoe Manufacturers’ Association of the
United States
Prominent Atlanta Citizen Arnall Shoots Self in Bath Room
Captain Charles Steele Arnall, head of Phoenix Life Insurance and notable Atlanta figure, used his wife’s pistol to shoot himself in the bathroom at his Baltimore Block home yesterday before 7 am. He spoke kindly to his wife in their last exchange, then disappeared to the bath. Mrs Arnall discovered him dying amid blood when she entered the room.
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Charles Steele Arnall
Phoenix Life Insurance Company
Atlanta
Blalne
Baltimore
Lttle
Captain Arnall
Mr. Arnall
Captain Arnal
Arnall
Mrs Arall
Mia Arnald
Berkeley Arnall
Ready 10 Quit Fight for Toga Ready 10 Quit Fight for Toga
Republican readers in Jefferson City report talks begin on developing strength to win full Republican vote. Niedringhaus signals possible withdrawal, others consider replacing him, amid deadlock after two joint-session ballots. Cockrell leads with 73 in thirtieth ballot, Niedringhaus 65, Kereng 12, McKinley and Albus zero. No clear result.
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Jefferson City
Niedringhaus
Miedlinghaus
Toda
Cockrell
Kereng
McKinley
West Virginia Cruiser Delivered in Norfolk Ceremony
The United States armored cruiser West Virginia was formally delivered to the government at Newport News with 435 crew aboard. At 4:1 PM Captain Conway Arnold read the navy commission and a band played the national anthem as flags flew and cheering rose.
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West Virginia
Norfolk
United States
Newport News
Conway
Arnold
Navy Department
Fire destroys building at Virginia Tech Institute
Richmond February 23 report says a science building at Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg Va was totally destroyed by fire. Cadet fire Brigade saved par racks. Losses estimated at 75000 with 12000 insurance. One person struck by falling timbers rendered unconscious. Origin a mystery with theory of spontaneous combustion.
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Richmond
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
Fie
Trains Met Head On Near Portage Whack Damage
A fogged early report describes a head on collision between the Portage and Chicago trains near Rio o with brakeman Roleng Dicky and conductor Milchad McQuine among injured crew. Both engines wrecked and a number of passengers were affected as wreckage blocked the dense area.
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Bio
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Portage Oval
M Laude Ang
Chicago
Rios
Roleng Dickey
Portage
Wack
Aeveral Cilwr
Milchad McQuine
Senate Votes to Send Flags Back to States Georgia cases noted
The Senate votes to return flag display decisions to states amid federal government actions. Several Georgia commands are mentioned as part of the broader policy shift. The article frames the move as a constitutional balance between federal authority and state control. The piece highlights ongoing debates in public spaces and government buildings.
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Senate
Congress to Return Confed Flags to States
The Lamb resolution, approved by both houses, authorizes the War Department to deliver Confederate and Union battle flags to the proper authorities of the states where the units were organized. The record lists about 44 Confederate flags and notes prior deliveries to various regiments and groups.
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Jereek
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Flates
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Thias
Confederacy
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