Greatest public auction in United States history at Union Pacific sale
The Union Pacific foreclosure sale at the freight house in Omana concluded with General Louis Fitzgerald of New York City and Alvin W. Brech purchasing the government's lien for 57.66 million dollars, amid minimal excitement as bidders stayed away and official claims were debated amid questions on exact government indebtedness and future railroad control.
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Omana
Union Pacific Railway
Union Pacific
General Louis Fitzgerald
New York City
Union Pacific Reorganization Committee
Alvin W. Brech
Jong
Reorganization Committee
United States Circuit Court
S Aale
Millar
Kaunas Pacific
New York
The
Herald Gays
Kansas Pacific
Kansas Pacific Consols
Consols
National City
Chase Banks
Washington
Trafic Manager Smurr Dead in San Francisco
Charles F. Smurr freight traffic manager for the Southern Pacific died after an 11 week illness and a mastoid operation. He had served since 1872, based in Los Angeles 1875 to 1889, native of Ohio, age 48. Colorado Midland becomes independent system at midnight shifting from receivership with same officers. Henry Dershorn of Expera Iowa inherits $32,000 from Pennsylvania fortune after alleged repeated murder plots.
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Smurr
San Francisco
Charles F. Smurr
Southern Pacific Company
Los Angeles
Ohio
Colorado Midland
Denver
Colorado Midland Railway
Expera
Henry Dershorn
Here
Pennsylvania
Dershorn
Will Sign Seal Treaty Angling for Pacific Sealing Accord
Washington Nov 4 A treaty between Russia the United States and Japan to suspend pelagic sealing is expected to be signed at the state department within days as the Behring Sea conference nears adjournment. Britain’s stance is awaited with interest while Canada’s absence and the diplomatic friction with Britain shape expectations. If Canada withholds consent no border nations face retaliation aside from U S actions.
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Washmeton
Russia
United States
Japan
State Department
St. Petersburg
Tokio
Great Britain
Darcey Thompson
Foster
Hamlin
Canada
Sacoun
Supreme Court Rules Against Virginia in Express Case
The United States Supreme Court, Nov. 2, affirmed the judgment of the Virginia state court in five Southern Express Company cases challenging a state statute penalizing overcharges by common carriers. No written opinion was issued. decision relied on Chicago and Grand Trunk Railroad case.
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Great Britain
Supreme Court
Virginia
Southern Express Company
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court of
Express Company
Chicago and Grand Trunk Railroad Company
Wellman
Riot at Scottdale Fires as Ironworkers Clash
Union and nonunion iron workers clash in Scottdale Pa injuring Henry Gillespie Henry Gordon and Manager Skimp of Scottdale Iron and Steel Company. A union man Frank Keltz was beaten and later vengeance vows followed. Police quell violent mob with shots fired on Pittsburg street.
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Scortpass
Henry Gillespie
Henry Gordon
Skimp
Scottdale Iron and Steel Company
Frank Keltz
Nonunion Iron Workers
Keltz
Pittsburg Street
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Michigan
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Scottdale
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Fiskey
Barnett
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Opera House
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