Harvester Trust Monopolistic Power Scrutinized in Taft Era Report
Washington reports detail how the International Harvester company built a vast harvesting machine monopoly with J. P. Morgan & Co and John D. Rockefeller connections. The bureau cites acquisitions, extended credit, dealer pressure, price tactics, and extensive capital, arguing the 1902 arrangement created dominant control across farming tools and new lines, despite some contested claims and evolving competition.
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Washington
International Harvester Company
Harvester Trust
J. P. Morgan & Con
John PD. Rockefeller
Luther Conant, Jr
Taft Tory
Harvester
Senate
Taft
Centenna
Wr. Conant
G. W. Per Jeins
J. P. Morgan & Co
Bureau
D. M. Osborne &Co
Minnie Harvester Company
Austmin-Miller Company
Keystone Company
Legus
Osborne Company
Wes
Copant Adds
Bureau of Corporationa
Harvester Company
Conant
Chant
Women’s Work and Practical Advice Emphasized
A 1910s style pledge urges inspiring women to pursue reform and practical avenues in business, education, and home life. It promises guidance on health, hygiene, and earning a living without sacrificing womanly attributes.
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Sis
Tife
Mc Cormick Denounces Harvester Report as Unfair
Cyrus H B Mc Cormick president of International Harvester blasts the Bureau of Corporations report as unfair timing amid government suit. He claims the study repeats old charges, defends fair capitalization, moderate profits and prices, and asserts that claims of over capitalization are unfounded. He says the company will rebut in forthcoming testimony in Omaha and other hearings with 100 witnesses.
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Chicago
Cyrus HB. McCormick
International Harvester Company
Commissioner of Corporations
Bureau of Corporations
Europe
Bureau
Administration of Justice
American Bar Association
Bar Associations
Kansas
Missouri
Omaha
Gover nment suit looms as steel firm fractures rise
The report notes a split into two $70 million capital firms with former McCormick and Deering ownership controlling stock. It cites related parties including Ton and Mr Perkins as key figures and flags low profits early years but rising later, with 12 to 14 percent net returns. The pending dissolution suit frames the scrutiny of the Harvester and foreign business ties.
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J. P. Jorgan & Co
John D. Rockefeller
McCormick Family
Mr. Onant
Urvaster Company
Costa
Tno
Orthermore
Deering Harvester Company
Conant
McCorm S
Inurnational Harvester Company
United States Steel Corporation
Iture
Ton
Perkins
Steel Corporation
Conwal
McCormick
Deering
Tnia
Harry Lauder to be greeted by Atlanta Scots
The world famous singer Harry Lauder will visit Atlanta in a week or so. He will be welcomed by his boyhood friend Arthur Craig and Atlanta Scots at the Burns club near the Soldiers' Home. Mayor Woodward will deliver the city keys.
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Harry Lauder
Scotland
Atlanta
Arthur A. Crate
Oak Street
Atlanta Scottish Association
Burns’ Club
Burns Cottage
Lauder
Mister Lauder
Arthur Craig J
Harry
Constitution
Alexander Cruickshank
Mr. Cruickshank
Woodward
Mr. Lauder
Burns Club
Saldiers
Stone Mountain
Mr. Lauders
Is Fatherless or Motherless Worse Fix Puzzle
A widower with three children asks a charity worker which fate is worse for orphans the fatherless or the motherless. He explains he must work long hours to support them while wishing for guidance on keeping his kids clothed and cared for. He notes his own upbringing as an orphan shapes his concern.
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Associated Charities
Arents
Spring Promise Broken Back To Winter Again
The forecast for real spring evaporated as Sunday opened with cold, wintry weather that kept people indoors. Coal demand rose while overcoats reappeared, and Grant Park felt quiet as Babe the tigress hid in her corner. Monkeys lounged listlessly as people sought pockets of warmth and treats.
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Coal Trust
Ife
Doc
Cook
North Pote
Grant Park
Babe
Eleanor Glynn
Adn
Atlanta Opera Enthusiasm Praised by New York Expert
Guernsey E. Webb of New York praises Atlantans for their support of grand opera and notes Atlanta’s opera seasons rival New York. He recalls designing the Ansonia hotel and commends the Georgian Terrace hotel during a trip with his wife en route to the Washington inauguration.
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Washington
Perrace
Urge Retention of Wilson by American Colony
In Mexico City on March 3 the American colony passed a resolution endorsing Ambassador Wilson and urging President-elect Woodrow Wilson to retain him in his current post. The group urged continuity in diplomatic leadership amid evolving foreign policy.
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Wilson
Mexico City
Woodrow Wilson
Turners Observe 40th Anniversary at Pryor Street
The Atlanta Turn Verein marks its fortieth anniversary on Wednesday at its South Pryor Street home with a varied program. Governor elect Slaton and Mayor Woodward plan to attend, joining speakers including John Y. Smith and Frank Radenslaben. The banquet, musical and athletic features receive special emphasis.
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Atlanta Turn Vverein
South Pryor Street
Newman Waser
Slaton
Woodward
John Y. Smith
Fulton County
Frank Radenslaben
Scottish Association Celebrates Birthday in Atlanta
The Atlanta Scottish association marks its first anniversary on Friday evening March 14 at the Knights of Pythias hall in the Kiser building. A year of social enjoyment and ideals rooted in Scotch literature, art, and conquest has grown its membership, promising one of Atlanta’s largest Scots gatherings with notable Scots from across the country expected.
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Atlanta Scottish Association
Knights of Pythias
Kiser
Atlanta
Senate Passes Bill to Make Cullom Resident Commissioner
The senate voted to appoint Senator Cullom of Illinois as a resident commissioner for the Lincoln memorial construction. The measure, introduced by Senator Root of New York, comes as Cullom prepares to retire March 4 after long service representing Illinois.
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Washington
Senate
Root
New York
Cullom
Illinois
Lincoln, Memorial
Atlanta ministers urge immediate pay on Y M C A pledge
A call from Atlanta colored pastors urges faithful payment of over 60,000 pledged for a Y M C A building, noting only about 47,000 paid as of 1913. With white donors ready to match, ministers ask congregations to fund the rest quickly to avoid jeopardizing the project and the welfare of men and boys in the community.
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Atlanta
M.C. A
Auburn Avenue
Jesus Christ
M. C. A. Committee of Management
Atlanta minister denounces city attitude toward homes for fallen
Dr Dunbar Ogden spoke at Trinity Methodist church urging compassion for inmates of homes for fallen people. He compared Atlanta's shunning of reform efforts to Jean Valjean’s mercy at the bishop's threshold, urging burdens be shared through society and Christ. The sermon, "The Philosophy of Burden Bearing," stressed individual, social, and Christly duties.
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Atlanta
Martha’s
Italy
Dunbar Ogden
Trinity Methodist Church
J. B. Robing
Addreason
Central Presbyterian
Trinity
Ogden
Hugo
Jean Valjean
Dr. Ogden
Christ
Why Atlanta Is Built on Co-operation
Rev. H H Proctor described Atlanta’s strength as cooperation among 150000 residents including about 60000 colored. He warned that racial antagonism or a segregation ordinance could threaten the city’s unity and vital services.
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Atlanta
H. H. Proctor
First Congregational Church
Colored
J. SK. Orrhan
Boy Scouts Organized in Athens Georgia
Rev. C. C. Jarrell, pastor of the First Methodist church, organized the first Boy Scout troop for this part of Georgia. The group enrolled 105 boys aged ten to eighteen, with 25 younger applicants and 25 more at the Hiwassee settlement hoping to join the local organization.
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Athens
C. C. Jarrell
First Methodist
Georgia
Hiwassee
Georgia A M E Union Leaders Named
P G Simmons the chairman A M E union with W J Williams as secretary and R Branch along with H Andrews J T Wilkinson J W Lang ater LD H Sims J H Kendrick J Downs H Mason A A Freeman J A Hadley G B Lancaster F l L Wilby and D H Porter listed among union officers in Georgia.
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Georgia
P. G. Simmons
A. M. E. Union
W. J. Williams
A. M. BE. Union
R. ¥. Branch
H. Andrews
J T. Wilkinson
J. W. Langater
LD. H. Sims
J. H. Kendrick
J.downs
H. Mason
A. A. Freeman
J. A. Hadley
G. B Lancaster
F. l L. Wilby
D. H. Porter
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Hep Monopoly
Nmissioner Conant Attacks Corporation
Tor art—Morgan
Combine
Maxwell House Blend Coffee
Cheek-Neal Coffee Co
Neshville
Houston
Jacksonville
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Woman’s Publishing Co
Nashville, Tenn
Eastman Kodakshee
Alex Cruickshank
Turners
Scottish Association
C. M. Manning
Morris Brown College
BE. P. Johnson
Reed Street Baptist Church
A. D. Williama
Ibenezer Baptist Church
W. H. Balard
Mt. Pleasant Baptist
Andrew M. &. McAllister
West Mitchell
B. Sims
P. GC
Coamopolitans
M. Bennett
Antioch Baptist Church
M. Thompson
Radcliffe Memorial" Presbyterian
P.’James Bryant
Wheat Street Baptist Church
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Henry F. Barnes
Zion Baptist Church
Marietta
Gai
J. W. Jackson
Liberty Baptist Church
J. Wi King
Central Avenue M. E. Church
Father Day
R. A. Carter
C. M
W. A. Fountain
J. A. Bush
E. H. Oliver
Warren M. BE
W. H. Tuggle
Mt. Zion Second Baptist Church
Joseph Griffith
Fort Street
M. I. Church
H. D. Canady
W. W. Floyd
Zion Hill Baptist Church
J. S Flipper
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