International steamship combine renamed and expanded
The International Navigation Company becomes the International Mercantile Company with capital increased to 120,000,000. Key directors include C A Griscom and P A B Widener, with no public stock sale planned. The plan groups American, Red Star, Leyland, White Star, and Atlantic Transport lines under one banner, with German lines excluded.
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Ony
Clement A. Griscom
Philadelphia
Emerson Parvin
Joseph S. Swartz
Joseph F Fahnstock
Joseph J
International Navigation Company
American One
Red Stone of Steamships
International Mercantile Company
Trestmon
C. A Griscom
P A B. Widener
B. H Baker
John I. Water
Charles Steele
Morgan & Co
Thurston Tries to Kill Self in St Louis Hotel
Clarence Thurston 22 son of former Nebraska senator and World’s Fair official was found unconscious from gas asphyxiation in his St Louis apartment. The tightly closed room, plugged keyhole, bored windows, and open gas indicated an attempted suicide. He was hospitalized and expected to recover. authorities cited financial troubles as the motive.
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St Louis
Clarence Thurston
United States
Thurston
Nebraska
St. Louis
City Hospital
Venture Corp Seeks Five Million Against Stratton Estate
London October 1 The Venture Corporation promoters of the Independence mine Cripple Creek Colo prepare to sue for 5 000 000 damages against the estate of W Stratton Promoter Baker with John Hays Hammond in the US gathers evidence and expects sensational details involving Strattons associates Several Ventura shareholders also consider suits after heavy losses from the Independence mine
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London Corporation
Stratton
London
Venture Corporation
Independence
Cripple Creek
Colo
Colorado Springs
W. Stratton
Baker
John Hays Hammond
United States
Strattons Associates
Ventura Corporation
Strattons
Independence Mine
Swell Clothes in the Custom Tailoring Department
Swell Clothes showcases new lines in the Custom Tailoring Department. The shop emphasizes correct fittings and updated styles for the season, inviting customers to preview exclusive fabrics and tailored options.
Atlanta Election Day Through the Polls and Parades
The piece chronicles election day in Atlanta with scenes from polling places, two notable parades the dog and pony show and the red wagon Public Works parade for H L Collier, and street-level impressions from officials and voters. It notes weather, campaign tactics, megaphone exhortations, and the mix of business as usual despite the political atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Weather Bureau
Empire Building
Public Works Department
H L. Collier
Collier
Second Ward
Hunter Street
Pryor
Billy
James
T. Withe Soands
Marbury
Evan P. Howell
Benoit
Georgia
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt Seeks Coal Strike Settlement With Opens Talks
The United States government presses for federal intervention to end the coal strike. President Roosevelt invites mine operators and John Mitchell to Washington for talks to avoid fuel shortages, with aides Root Shaw Moody Knox and Payne present. The aim is voluntary concessions to end the stoppage amid fears of winter fuel famine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mitchell
Root
Shaw and Moody
Knox
Payne
White House
White Flouse
Washington
George F Baer
Reading Railway System
Philadelphia
H ‘Truesdale
Delaware, Lackawanna and _ Western "Railroad Company
Exchange Place
Newark
EB. Thomas
Erie Railroad Company
Cortlandt Street
New York
Thomas P. Fowler
New York, Ontario and Western Hallway Company
Beaver Street
R M Olyphant
Delaware and Hudson Company
John Markie
West Thirtyfourth Street
Regalrad
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Theodore Roosevelt
Wilkesbarre
Anthracite
Quay and Penrose
Pennsylvania
Platt
Governor Stone
Fridgy's
Peruna and cement ads flood an early 20th century page
Readers are urged to try Peruna for female catarrh and ailments with patient testimonials from Mrs. Mary Miller and Mrs. E B Richards. Additional sections praise electro medical cures for hernia and sexual health, followed by cement company promotions and freight travel notices.
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Mary Miller
Saiclage
Indianapolis
Ind
Pernie
Roosevelt Peace Mission Sees Industry Leaders Predicted
War secretary may have met unseen heavy financial forces in New York during the peace mission. Invitations to Friday’s coal conference drew prompt replies from John Mitchell and George Baer, with Cassatt still to respond. Mitchell expects discussion on settlement terms, while Baer’s quick acceptance signals broader cooperation among coal interests.
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Morgan
New York
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
George F Baer
Keating
Baers
Roosevelt
A. J Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad
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Csirepares
Qietat & A
F P. Morgan & Co
B. Widener
George and
J Berwind
Thurrston
Self
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Muse Store
Cisting Co
Whitehall St
Hii
Rimapy
Dodore Roosevelt
Hig
Benge
Poy Rey
Canada
the & Company
Chy
E. B. Richards
Peruni
Tthem
Peerunaa Hoon
Petuna
Hartman
Hartman-Sanitarium
Columbus, O
Electris
ALT Renais Ag
Bret Positiva Pnarantea
Sears, Roebuci
J_R. LEATHERMAN, M.D
Carolina Portland Cement Co
Birmingwaess
Hla
Old Dominion Braid
Southern Cross
Alabama
Pang Qur Magrotia
Magnolia
Gharasten
Savre“ne
Wats
Rorsecaio
Oefeaus
Galveotaz
Souther
Which
Ail Point
Portia
Ty Wastin
Trav. Pass
Rjeen. Shere Corser
Pireston’ Central
Poyalar
Sherman Hesse
É. & Wilitingseai
Acess
Bedisliggs
Hriee Richards
Illingis
Hote, Mo
Ipvard, Ra Teen
Er Drea
Offica, Pestory
St. and Z
President
Morgen Glad
St, New York
Trueaaie
Lackawana Road
Fowler
Ontario and Tom Company
Delaware and Hudson
Tainable Jr
P. Morgen
British-American Tobacco
B+ Tobacco Company
Somer Seay
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