Atchison Santa Fe directors cut dividend to six percent
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe directors, after a long meeting from 11 am to nearly 7 pm, voted to reduce the quarterly dividend from 7 to 6 percent. Stockholders, about 14,000, hold over $75 million in par value stock, chiefly Massachusetts residents, facing an annual income drop of $750,000.
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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Atchison
Massachusetts
Frank G. Webster
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Santa Fe
Mr. Webster
West
Fisher Howe, Jr
Post
Howe
Mr. Howe
Jay Gould
Rock Island
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy
Emperor Frederick Pledges Immediate Army Attention
Emperor Frederick states he will devote his immediate and unremitting attention to the army while Canada plans to place some United States natural products on the free list, as reported across pages 1 and 3 of the issue.
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Frederick
Canada
United States
Body Found At Gloucester Believed To Be Adam Hoeyer
Lawrence April 8. A German mill operative Adam Hoeyer vanished last October after leaving savings at the bank and not drawing his pay. A body found on Gloucester Beach yesterday matches his description and a jeweler confirms Hoeyer bought a watch and chain with a key. His disappearance followed a bitter quarrel and injuries in a mêlée. If the Gloucester body is Hoeyer, it closes a puzzling case.
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Riddleberger
Senate
Sherman
House
Burlington
Michigan Central
Rhode Island
Gloucester Beach
Adam Hoeyer
Lawrence
Sprcran
Adam Hooeyer
Savings Bank
Everett Mills
Gloucester
Hoeyer
Hoever
Richmond Terminal Stockholders Call Meetings In May
Richmond Terminal stockholders representing 190000 shares urged President Sully to resign and to appoint a Richmond resident as successor, asking meetings at Richmond on May 14 for stockholders and May 21 for Richmond & Danville. Sully replied most directors oppose his views but will call the meetings and submit management to stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Terminal
New York
Sully
Wall Street
Richmond
Richmond & Danville
Sailed and Arrived Ships Report from April
April shipping bulletin lists steamer Santiago sailing from Hull to New York. arrivals include schooners Nellie Lamper Thompson from Philadelphia, Addie L Dow from Philadelphia, William Rice Gregory from New York, Lucy Cook Weekhawken from Pocasset Freeman Hoboken, El Curtis Spofford Hoboken, Governor Lowe Port Johnson, and the British schooner Canning Packet Berry from Annapolis.
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Loupon
Santiago
Hull
New York
Lynx
Nellie Lamper
Thompson
Philadelphia
Addie L. Dow
Neal
William Rice
Gregory
Lucy
Cook
Weekhawken
Pocassett
Freeman
Hoboken
el Curtis
Spofford
Lowe
Port Johnson
Canning Packet
Berry
Annapolis
N. 5
Transatlantic Vessel Arrivals With Diverse Origins List
In Boston on April 3 Cydonia from Sagua appears alongside a string of ships arriving across April 2 to April 4. Vessels include American from New Orleans, Hampshire from Norfolk, Electric from St John NB, Cartagena from Almzarren, Vertumnus from Montego Bay, Sjonia from Baracoa, Andes from Port Simon, Ocean Prince from Cardenas, Oranmore from Baltimore, Sardinian from Baltimore, Lord Clive from Philadelphia, Port Victor from Baltimore, Poluria from Newport News, and City of Richmond from New York to Liverpool with a report of Off Brow Heath time and Minister Maybach from New Lemeee.
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Boston
Cydonia
Sagua
Liverpool
American
New Orleans
Hampshire
Norfolk
Glasgow
Electric
St John
Baltimore
Cartagena
Almzarren
New York
Vertumnus
Montego Bay
Sjonia
Baracoa
Andes
Port Simon
Philadelphia
Ocean Prince
Cardenas
Oranmore
Kinsas
Lord Clive
London
Port Victor
Poluria
Newport News
Lizard
Minister Maybach
New
Desperate Struggle Over Burlington Freight Blockade
Burlington officials vow a general advance tomorrow as trains and cars are blocked by seven switches. Rival roads spike tracks, sparking a legal fight, with Judge Gresham granting injunctions and lumbermen weighing anti blockade actions amid a nationwide rail strike.
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Cuicago
Burlington
Grove Street
Alton
Rock Island
St. Paul
Western Avenue
Brotherhood
Northwestern
Burlington Railway
Railway “Trust
H. B. Stone
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Stone
Railway Trust
Lumber Exchange
Burlington Road
Gresham
Belt Line
Belt Road
Michigan Central
Clark
Milwaukees& St. Paul
Bell Company Wins Decrees In Telephony Case
In Barrimann Maryland on April 3 the United States Circuit Court granted decrees in favor of the Bell Telephone Company in two actions. One suit against an Emner Improved Telephone license and another against William Turnbull and others. Count Mitkiewies was involved in the latter suit.
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Bell People
Barrimann
United States
Bell Telephone Company
Emner _Improved Telephone Company
Bond
Bell Company
William ©. Turnbull
Count Mitkiewies
Spreckels to Locate in Philadelphia Wharf Project
Claus Spreckels has bought the Maverick property on the Delaware River, about ten acres with three large wharves. He plans a major sugar refinery called an Eastern facility and expects completion within a year, aiming to create a mammoth concern.
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Spreckles
Philadelphia
Claus Spreckles
Maverick
Delaware River
First Lieutenant Lester Granted Four Months Leave
Washington reports that First Lieutenant Charles H. Lester of the Eighth Cavalry was approved for four months of leave, set to take effect in May. The notice notes the special status of the request and the assignment details for the Army unit.
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Washington
Charles H. Lester
Eighth Cavalry
Richards Quietly Voices Support For Elevated Roads
In a continued hearing on elevated railways Calvin A. Richards, a street railway manager and Washington Street property owner, says he previously opposed elevated lines but now believes rapid transit is needed. He asserts no specific plan is recommended and has no financial stake, yet he would not object to an elevated railroad as it could boost property values and boost the area south of Dover toward Roxbury.
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Chicago
Jeffery
Illinois Central
Michigan Central
Fort Wayne
McCrea
Carson
Belt Line
Gresham
Order of Railway Conductors
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Wassmneton
House Committee On Commerce
Anderson
White
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Burlington
Cleveland
Mr. Arthur
Brotherhood
Daniels
Arthur
Lake Shore
Rock Island
Pinkerton
MR. Richards
Calvin A. Richards
Washington Street
Dover
Roxbury
France to pursue reform and unity under Floquet
Paris April 3. In the Chamber of Deputies M. Floquet outlined a program for the Floquet cabinet including reform, secularization, tax and liquor law changes, and a policy of union among Republicans. He urged calm revision of the constitution and preparation for the centennial of the revolution in 1839.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Floquet
Republic
Senate
France
M. Floqnet
Chamber
Brisson
Clémenceau
Andrieux
Develle
Vatican
Ferronilat
M. Deluns-Montaud
Warlike Emperor Seeks Army Reforms in Firearm Era
In a March 26 rescript to General von Schellendorff Emperor Frederick I vows to focus on army improvements, calls for scrapping the treble rank formation, and demands updated infantry drill rules to match firearm progress, while ensuring smooth readjustment for soldiers on leave. He reports a good night and praises the Franco Prussian War horse’s condition.
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Bern
von Schellendorff
Frederick
Weather forecast for New England and New York regions
Indications show a 24 hour outlook starting 7 am Wednesday April 4 for New England and eastern New York with slightly warmer, fair weather and light to fresh variable winds. Observatory bulletin notes southeastern New England and New York area conditions for tonight into tomorrow.
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New England Kennel Club
Mechanics’ Hall
Washington
New England
New York
Review of the Weather Map Signals Fair Conditions
Tuesday’s signal service chart shows a northeast moving low barometer off Newfoundland with light rain or snow near Cape Breton. A high barometer over the lake region shifted east, covering much of the country. No major temperature extremes. outlook for fair weather and slight temperature changes Wednesday.
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New England
Newfoundland
Cape Breton
Lake
Tactics of Silver Men The Measure Again Discussed
The Senate wrestled with the silver coinage issue and did not reach a decision. Debate centered on a bond purchase bill from the House and amendments from Senator Spooner and others. John Sherman voiced strong bi metallic support while Beck proposed coin certificates in lieu of bank notes. no vote on Beck's amendment. Adjournment left Spooner’s resolution possible, with silver advocates pressing for further amendments.
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Wasnixcron
Senate
Finance Committee
House
Stewart
Spooner
Wisconsin
Fairchild
Beck
John Sherman
United States
Senate Debates Over Money Measures and Secret Session
In Washington on April 8 the Senate debated petitions including sending troops to Chicago to protect citizens from Socialists, preserving Montana mineral lands, and DC representation. A secret session followed as Mr Riddleberger pressed to suspend rules, then resumed with votes on bonds, silver coinage, and a substitute bill centering on treasury purchases and silver bullion.
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Washington
United States
Chicago
Illinois
Iowa
Montana
District of Columbia
Riddleberger
Mr. Edmunds
Senate
Her
Riddeberger
Butler
Committee On Foreign Relations
Sherman
Bureau of Animal Industry
Dakota
Treasury
Plumb
Mr. Palmer
Finance Committee
Yeas
Yias
Allison
Blair
Camerson
Cullom
Davis
Dawes
Farwell
Frye
Hawley
Hiscock
Hoar
Ingalls
McPherson
Palmer
Platt
Sabin
Sawyer
Spooner
Stockbridge
Bate
Beck
Berry
Bowen
Brown
Call
Cockrell
Coke
Colquitt
Dolph
Faulkner
George
Gray
Hampton
Harris
Hearst
Jones
Arkansas
Mitchell
Paddock
Payne
Ransom
Reagan
Saulsbury
Stewart
Teller
Turpie
West
Voorhees
Walthall
Secretary of the Treasury
Mr. Stewart
Mr. Beck
Treasuries
Kentucky
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Leonard & CO
Ebeal Estate
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Antique
Empire and Adams
M. E. Moses
Amsterdam
Canton
China
Tokio
Artist’s Sale
C. G. Dana
Tremont St
F.M. Holmes Furniture Go
Squires Parlor
Sidney Squires & CO
Tremont Street
Idols Street
Brooks
Medford
Bass River
Carlisle
Floquet
SELOW
Huntington Avenue
America
N. B
Np Pveen
Yd. WN. Frolway
Devonshire Street
THE
Army Ordres
United Republicans
Tally Wewlorks
I. H. Clayton
Signal Service
Observer
Vali. Cies
Review OF
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Portland
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Foston
Block Island
Albany
Peter
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Wilmington
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