New Haven Lawsuit Seeks 30 Million Against Directors
In Boston on July 147 a suit filed in the supreme court seeks the appointment of a special master to prosecute claims aggregating 30 million dollars against the directors and estates of directors of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad. The action, brought by Wapple Sears & Ogden for minority stockholders, alleges improper expenditures in building up the New Haven system and seeks restitution. Several named defendants include William Rockefeller and Charles M Pratt, among others, plus estates of deceased directors.
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Tecener
New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Supreme Court
Wapple Sears & Ogden
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Hue
New Haven
Jodie Brady
William Rockefeller
Charles M Pratt
Lewis Gass
Ledyard
Ho Mek Trombles
George Met Miller
George J Brush James
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H Lston
Henry Ko WcHng
Hobert
William Skinner
Charles S Mellen Alexanne: Cochrane
Morgain
Edwin Mather
Warner
Sherman suit eyed over New Haven system action
The attorney general and Mr Gregory may delay filing as they consider official notice from the New Haven Board of Directors denying the term set by Massachusetts on Boston and Maine railroad sales. A presidential consultation with Wilson could avert litigation if negotiations resume and the matter is settled to the department’s satisfaction. The New Haven directors hold the key to a peaceful path, while Randolph Coolidge and Mr McReynolds weighed the regional impact today.
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New Haven
Gregory
Massachusetta
Boston
Wilson
Maine
Randolph Coolidge
Boston Chamber of Commerce
McReynolds
New England
Soldiers' Home Hospital Needs More Room and Beds
The house committee led by Mr Meaders of Oconee visited the Soldiers Home to assess conditions and determine needed appropriations. They found the home well managed but hospital space crowded, with many veterans ill due to age. A request to the legislature for funds to expand and equip the hospital is planned to avoid further delay.
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House Committee On the Soldiers Home
Meaders
Oconee
Decatur Business District Closes for Popular Young Lady Funeral
Funeral services for Miss Sarah Frankling Montgomery were held at the First Presbyterian church in Decatur with JG Patten officiating. The Decatur business district closed during the funeral hour. Burial followed at Decatur cemetery. Survived by father John Montgomery, mother, and two younger sisters Mary and Caroline. A group of local young women served as an honorary escort and laid a floral offering.
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Sarah Frankling Montgomery
Hirst Presbyterian Church
Decatur
JG Patten
Married Man and Widow Clash on Street Steps
A young Holmes of 135 Spring Street and Mrs J Willickma, a widow, repeatedly violate orders from Acting Recorder Preston. Holmes was warned after previously being released with a pledge not to appear together with the widow. His mother claims Friday’s sighting near the post office led to a confrontation and a second arrest alongside Mrs Williams at 154 West Baker Street.
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Preston
Williams
Baker Street
Father asks police to search for boy
A 11 year old boy named Jim Wilson walked away from home last Tuesday saying he would seek his fortune. His father, WoOF Wilann, now asks The Constitution to aid police in locating him. Jim is described as average height with blue eyes, light complexion, and wears a black and white shirt, blue serge trousers, a lap and black tennis shoes. The parents live on Highland avenue RF D route No 5 Ivy 747 telephone and request any information be shared with them.
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Jim Wilson
Woof Wilann
Lim
Highland Avenue
Maggie Roach wins $15000 in suit over husband’s death
In Springfield Effingham County the widow Maggie Roach secured 15000 damages from Savannah and Northwestern Railway for the death of her husband J T Roach an engineer who died after falling from a company engine. The trial was held today with the verdict in Savannah.
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Springfield
Lffingham County
Maggie Roach
Northwestern
J T Roach
Grice in Thomasville Court for Campaign Visit
Special dispatch reports Attorney General Warren Grice spent yesterday in Thomasville working for his Georgia election prospects. He received a flattering reception across South Georgia, expressing strong confidence in his chances and noting wide support from friends and admirers in Thomas and surrounding counties.
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Tuly
Warren ‘Grice
South Georgia
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Masonic Convention Draws Strong Local Attendance
The Thomas County Masonic convention held at Ochiocknee drew broad lodge representation across the county. An address on Masonry was delivered by Colonel RL Wylly while Hon FB Stubbs was scheduled to speak but could not attend, and there was engaging work in the several degrees.
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Thomasvine
Thomas County
Ochiocknee
Eovery Way
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FB Stubbs
Baldwin Superior Court Adjourns Short July Term at Hiledgeville
Baldwin superior court in Hiledgeville, Georgia, adjourned the regular July term noting a shorter session than anticipated. Many cases were carried to January term due to absent attorneys, but several important matters were addressed and a large number of cases cleared from the docket.
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Baldwin Superior Court
Hiledgeville
Captain Ernest E West Dies at Rhea Springs
Captain Ernest E West retired naval officer former Annapolis graduate and Atlanta lawyer died at Rhea Springs Tennessee after a troubled year. He served as captain of marines in the Spanish American War and lived in Atlanta and Avanta with many friends. He was married to Mary Ellen Reid of Atlanta in 1837 and they had one son. Mrs West had separated from him for several years.
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Chattanooga
Rhea Springs
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Poroning
Ithea Springs
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Springs
Avanta
Atlanta
Annapolly
Mary Ellen Reid
Lyle to be laid to rest at West View
Samuel BR Lyle a young Atlantan died in a July 4 automobile accident near Riverside California. The funeral will be at Barclay Brandon's chapel this afternoon at 4. Interment follows at West View. Survived by four brothers and two sisters, with remaining family members named.
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West View
Samuel BR Lyle
Bacamenta
Cal O
Barclay & Brandons Chapel
LG Lyle
Jonesboro
Lee Lyle
Atlanta
Jay Lyle
Wacon
Wood Nalles
Cherry Avene
F Street St Orth
Senoux
Sitters Hospital
Exhumation of Nurse’s Death Inshadowed by Insurance Fraud
The body of Mrs Ratsleen Bluett, a nurse from Aborn Cal, was exhumed for toxicology tests amid a probe into her death connected to Mrs Faelyn Jane Ronkard. Bluett had taken life insurance policies totaling 17 thousand dollars before her death.
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Ain bin Kraniseo
Ratsleen Bluett
Cal
Faelyn Jane Ronkard
Bluett
Injunction Bars Printing Butter and Egg Prices
July 17 set an injunction restraining a state board from publishing prices of butter cages and other dairy products. The government alleges price publication inflated prices beyond market value and violated anti trust laws. The suit mirrors actions against the Light Board of Trade, which limited quotes to annual sales only and barred price fixing.
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Hicate
IL Hi Age Butter and Dne Board
Ligin Board of Trade
Stabbed Mystic Monk as Religious Duty in St Petersburg
Rasputin the czar’s adviser lies wounded after a stabbing by a fanatical follower of Helicotus. The attacker, aided by another woman, declared the act a holy duty sparked by righteous indignation against Rasputin. The assailant warned Rasputin last year but escaped.
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St Petersburg
Hehadoros
Tauritsyn
Beetas
Gregory Rasputin
Rasputin
Heliocotus
Hellodorus
Tannik E Minh
Goa
Brunswick Fish Rates Suspended by ICC
Washington July 17 The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended proposed increased rates on fish in carloads from Brunswick Georgia to Philadelphia New York and Boston ranging from 0 to 7 cents per hundred until November 15.
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Washington
Brunswick Ga
Philadelphia
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Booster Lunch at Cordele Reinforces City Growth Plans
The Cordele Chamber of Commerce hosted its second monthly business news luncheon at a local cafe. Short talks outlined growth of the chamber and plans to further the city’s interests. Participants discussed development of the commercial body and its role in Cordele’s future.
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Suly
Aspecia
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Ines
Light Showers Predicted With Fair Weather Ahead
The unsettled conditions from recent days may persist Saturday with a temperature drop. Occasional light showers are possible in the afternoon as winds shift to the south or west. A high pressure area from the northwest will bring fair, cooler, drier conditions and more sunshine at the start of next week.
Jones urged to answer report on Jones confirmation
Washington July 17 Democrats on the senate banking and currency committee backing Thomas D Jones of Chicago urged him to answer the majority report opposing his confirmation as a Federal Reserve Board member. The move follows indictments against International Harvester, a company he directs, for Sherman act violations. The minority report will be delayed, delaying Senate action, while Warburg’s nomination remains in committee.
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Senate Banking and Currency
Thomas D Jones
Chicago
Federal Reserve Board
International Harvester Company
Hollis Shafroth Lee Ana
Pomerene
Mr Jones
Senate
Jones
Welther
Banking Committee
Paul “Warburg
New York
Mr Warburg
Two Urged For Greensboro Postmaster Job In Georgia
Greensboro Ga postmaster race heats up as incumbent Bryant seeks renomination after Taft appointment. James T Brown competes with Bryant while both gain backing from Senator Hehemith. Representative Tribble says no decision yet and will consult before formal nomination to the post office department.
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Greensboro
Wo OM Bryant
Taft
Bryant
James T. Brown
Hehemith
Ufe
Samuel J Tribble
Tris
Tribble
Smith
Post Office Department
Bill to abolish navy plucking board introduced
Washington July 17 Representative Britten of Illinois introduced a bill to abolish the navy’s promotion board. The plan would require retirement after failing mental and physical examinations at each grade of flag officers. those failing would be denied promotion and automatically retire.
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Washington
Board of the Navy
Britten
Illinois
Engagement announced for Miss Buel to Vivian Barnett
New York July 17 The engagement was announced today of Miss Won ttanss Buel to Vivian Barnett the original of Cittie Lord Fauntleroy one of the many books written by his mother Mrs Frances Hodgson Burnett Miss Buel is the daughter of Florence Buel a well known magazine editor.
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New York
Miss Won
Vivian Barnett
Cittie
Lord Fauntleroy
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Buel
Florence
Abolition Bills Move to Senate Action on Georgia Guard
Senate military affairs committee reported favorably a bill by Senator Miller to abolish the quartermaster general’s office in the Georgia National Guard. A Perry bill to let the governor set rank was sent to the senate as a whole. The bills stem from a dispute between Adjutant General Nash and Quartermaster General Obear. The committee then met in executive session to discuss merits.
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National Guard of
Georgia
Senate Committee On
Perry
Senate
J van Holt Nash
W G Obear
National Guard
Miler
Grant Perry
Live wire injury at Loomis and Woodward Avenue
Moses Garner, a lineman for Georgia Railway and Power, contacted a live wire at Loomis and Woodward yesterday and was severely injured. He slipped and fell about thirty feet, then toppled to the ground. Patrolman Daggett sent him to Atlanta hospital, where he remains in dangerous condition with burns on his neck, hands, and legs. Garner resides on Ashby Street with his family.
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W A Parker
Moses Garner
Georgia Railway and Power Company
Loomis and
Woodward Avenue
Garner
Dagiett
Atlanta
Ashby Street
Gift for Cornell dormitories from anonymous donor
Ithaca says July 1 an additional gift of 40000 dollars for the erection of dormitories at Cornell University is announced by President Jacob Gould Schurman. The president received the gift in New York City on Wednesday from the same anonymous donor who gave 190000 dollars this spring for dormitories.
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Ithaca
Cornell University
Jacob Gould Schurman
New York City
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