Questions Make Carnegie Squirm
Andrew Carnegie testified before the House steel trust committee on January 12. He disclosed a 1900 donation of 15000 to oppose imperialism and Philippine annexation, attacked stock jobbers, urged Roosevelt’s trust policy over Taft’s, and urged Congress to study the issue. The session opened with probing questions that tested his resolve as Chairman Stanley and Rep McGillicuddy pressed him on political shifts and his views.
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Washington
Andrew Carnegie
House “Steel Trust
Philippines
Wall Street
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
Congress
Carnegie
Stanley
McGillicuddy
Maine
Carnegie’s Stock Split Aimed to Shield From Speculation
In a dialogue with Chairman Stanley, Andrew Carnegie explains he divided Carnegie Steel Company of New Jersey stock into $1000 shares to keep them off the stock exchange. He cites a distrust of stock jobbing and a risk of partners speculating, noting his grandfather’s ruin in Scotland as a warning.
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Mr. Carnegie
Stanley
Carnegie Steel Company of
New Jersey
Stock Exchange
Scotland
Coldest Day Yet Predicted By Weather Prophecy
The mercury fell rapidly at 3 o clock this morning confirming the forecast of a severe winter day. Continued on page 9.
Man From Wilkes-Barre Spends Millionaire For a Day in New York
John Jay McDevitt, a Wilkes-Barre citizen, arrived by special train in New York and checked into the Waldorf Astoria. He splurged on exotic foods and luxuries. He spent $316 on the train and planned a return trip on a handcar.
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New York
John Jay McDevitt
Wilkesbarre
Penn
Waldorf Astoria
McDevitt
Transient Millionaire’s Bid to Rapid Wealth Deemed Extreme
A sensational report describes Mc Devitt’s drive to spend wealth fast using Dr Edward A Sweeney as private physician. The physician repeatedly checked the patient with a stethoscope during a 176 mile campaign, seeking to gauge the man’s heart and endurance amid the extraordinary pursuit of rapid fortune.
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Edward A. Sweeney
Sweeney
McDevitt
Dr. Sweeney
Day nine hours and twenty one minutes lengthened day
On the thirteenth day of the year the day length increased by seventeen minutes. At five oh three in the evening the lamps for autos were lit as winter’s twenty third day marked the season.
Weather forecast for Boston and New England
Forecast calls for fair conditions and continued cold on Saturday with rising temperatures by Sunday. Northerly to westerly winds will be moderate to brisk. A year ago Saturday was cloudy yet warm.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Devlin Trade Hint May Send Giants Player to Boston
Devlin the Giants third baseman may move to Boston as the Nationals’ bid for the player surfaces. A separate note says the Canadian club is pursuing the Johnson-Flynn bout. In college hockey, English High defeats Dorchester High and Milton High tops Milton Academy. A. A. seven faces Montreal A. A. A. at Arena tonight.
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Devlin
Giants
Boston Nationals
Johnson-Flynn
Johnson
New York
English High
Dorchester High
Milton High
Milton Academy
Montreal A. A
Vast Men's Religious Move Ready Tomorrow
Readiness for a large religious gathering described as a vast men's movement is set for tomorrow. Organizers emphasize unity, outreach, and planned speeches at the venue with attendance expected from multiple locales.
Men and Religion Forward Movement Campaign Opens in Tremont Temple
The eight day effort aims to energize Christian manhood in Greater Boston and double Bible study enrollment. Leaders Fred B. Smith and Charles Stelzle expect about 3000 men to attend the kickoff afternoon event tomorrow at Tremont Temple.
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Greater
Boston
Men and Religion Forward Movement
Tremont Temple
Fred B. Smith
Charles Stelzle
Evangelic Churches Readied for Movement Sermons
In Greater Boston churches special sermons on the movement will be given and prominent laymen will share plans. Committees have organized and preparatory meetings are set for tonight in churches across the area.
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Greater
Boston
Despondent wife attempts suicide in Malden home
Mrs Helen M Hamilton 24 the wife of a man who died by his own hand last November attempted suicide with the same revolver in the home of William Hamilton Malden yesterday. She was rushed to Malden Hospital where she shows little hope of recovery. Also in Lawrence a mass meeting of 1000 woolen and cotton mill operatives voted to strike and the I W W organizers will arrive tomorrow to lead the action.
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Helen M. Hamilton
William
Hancock Street
Malden
Fred
Lawrence
Industrial Workers of the World
Strikes at American Woolen mill district fuel violence and arrests
Police clash with rioting strikers as organizers Joseph Etter and Gildo Mazzareldo arrive to manage a walkout sparked by the 64 hour law. Six arrested, one woman among them, with property damage and injuries. Arbitration seeks peaceful return, gates to open at 6:30 am if demands unmet.
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American Woolen Company
Joseph Etter
New York
Gildo Mazzareldo
Lynn
Sheriff Quinn visits condemned Richeson in jail
Sheriff John Quinn Jr. met Clarence V. T. Richeson, noting the prisoner appeared in good health and spirits before his execution. Richeson, who said he welcomed the new sheriff yet lamented resigning from the Governor's Council over capital punishment.
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John’ Quinn, Jr
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Seavey
Quinn
Richeson
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Carnegie Squirm
Equitable
America
State Street
Back Bay Branch
Massachusetts Ave
The
Traveler
Tremont Theatre
Mass
E. Rosenbaum, Jr
Rep
Boston Traveler
Tremont
Schoeffel
ED. Rosenbaum, JR
Avis Linnell
Sunday Post
Gotham
A. M
of Qi
Bos
Franklin St., May
Lomfort
John J. McDevitt
John D. Rockefeller
Objects OF Men
Movement
Woolen CO
Woon Jtzzles
North Market St
Sheriff Quinn
Morse
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