Phone Co Wins Stock Suit in Sherman Ruling
Judge Brown sustained the demurrer in suits by Oakes Ames and Francis W. Breed seeking $150,000 for stock depreciation after a telephone merger. He held individuals cannot sue in equity, only corporations may claim stock injury under the Sherman act. stockholders may sue at law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Telephone Company
Oakes Ames
Milton
Francis W. Breed
Cambridge
Brown
United States Circuit Court
Ames
Breed
Lineman J. H. Thornton Killed by Express Train
John H Thornton telegraph lineman for Western Union was struck and killed instantly by an express train on the Boston and Albany line in Pittsfield. His home was Birdville Virginia.
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Pittsfield
John H. Thornton
Western Union Company
Boston & Albany
Birdville
All Who Would Enjoy Good Health and Proper Living
Advice on right living and timely use of wholesome remedies, praising the California Fig Syrup Co. Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as the preferred, genuine product sold by leading druggists.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Assessors in Methuen Win
The Tax Commissioner’s appeal shows no legal way to compel Methuen and Dover assessors to tax fortunes revealed in inheritance records. The Searles estate in Methuen is $10,000,000 and the Cheney estate in Dover is $6,500,000. The law is permissive and offers no means to enforce assessments.
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Trefry
Methuen
Dover
Searles
Cheney
Boards of Assessors
Gross is Made Gurney Professor at Harvard
The Harvard Corporation named Charles Gross Gur ney professor of history and political science. He is a Williams alumnus who earned A M in 1882 and has since received honorary degrees from Harvard and Williams. Overseers named H W Smyth acting dean for one year. Additional appointments include Singhes directing the Harvard engineering camp, J M Brooks as honorary keeper of the Harvard Forest, and doctors Blake and Chapin taking posts in the Medical School.
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Harvard Corporation
Charles Gross
Gurney
Gross
Williams
Harvard
H. W. Smyth
Graduate School of Arts and Science
Singhes
Summer School of Engineering
J. M. Brooks
Banker Rinehart Guilty in Bank Wreck Verdict
J B F Rinehart former cashier and vice president of the Farmers Drovers National Bank of Waynesburg Penn was found guilty of wrecking the bank and was sentenced to 15 years in the penitentiary by U S Judge James Young.
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Rinehart
Pittsburg
Penn
J. BF. Rinehart
Farmers & Drovers’ National Bank of
Waynesburg
United States
James §. Young
Quakes In South Africa Felt In Johannesburg
Seismic activity reported across parts of South Africa with several earthquakes. An event was felt today in Johannesburg but caused no damage and no injuries are reported.
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South Africa
Cape Town
Johannesburg
Bromine Quinine Theft Slogan Tied to BE Grove Ad Claim
An OCR fragment notes a claim about Bromo Quinine being known worldwide to cure a cold in one day. It cites a signature resembling BE W Grove and hints at a theft or scam centered on the product. The text uses promotional language typical of late period ads.
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BE. W. Grove
Women and mothers push for equal suffrage in New York
Mrs. Clarence H. Mackay urged bringing mothers into politics at a luncheon of the Interurban Woman's Suffragette Council at the Hotel Astor. She argued women improve municipal governance, serve on school boards and inspections, and that equal voting rights would benefit children and end domination by force.
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Clarence H. Mackay
New York
Woman's Suffragette Council
Hotel Astor
George C. Estes Dies of Heart Disease in Cliftondale
George C. Estes a letter carrier died last evening at his brother William Estes home in Cliftondale from heart disease Funeral arrangements are not announced.
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Lynn
George C. Estes
William Estes
Cliftondale
Burdett College Methods Prove Reliable Graduates
Business leaders endorse Burdett College for graduates rated reliable and job ready. Programs emphasize practical skills, shaping a workforce trusted by employers across industries.
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Burdett College
Never Again Club Formed Over Boston Leather Dinner
Wives of Boston Leather Associates react to a Back Bay club vaudeville dinner. A large “never again” club forms as details leak. Critics say the tropical style performance and a couple of gay dancers sparked anger, with possible rows among members.
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Boston Leather Associates
Back Bay Club
Tropics
Boston
Fire Department Enforces New Street Traffic Rules
Boston fire chief John A. Mullen ordered all department drivers to observe new street traffic regulations except when responding to alarms or when efficiency would be impaired. The directive aims to curb risky driving while maintaining quick emergency response.
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John A. Mullen
Boston Fire Department
Big Salary Increases Stir Senate Debate
Washington January 15 A bill amendment to raise the President salary to 100000 Vice President and Speaker to 26000 with 5000 for carriage and coachman and 328500 for judiciary sparked a lively Senate discussion. Senator Borah argued such amendments cannot be added to an appropriation bill while Lodge and Hale debated their status. Debates paused with next consideration set for Monday.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Lodge
Hale
Ludge
Congress
Wharton Will Probate Allocates Large Estate
Joseph Wharton iron master of Philadelphia died recently and his will admitted to probate. The estate is valued at about 25 million dollars with most of the fortune left to his widow three daughters and grandchildren. Swarthmore College receives 100000 for a dormitory already endowed by Wharton.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Joseph Wharton
Farewell Events Mark End of US Cuba Administration
Havana today hosted two major events signaling the winding down of American authority in Cuba. General Barry spoke to troops at Camp Columbia and Governor Magoon led a gala banquet in the National Theatre attended by 500 Cubans, Spaniards, officials, and clergy praising the process and the incoming Gomez administration. Roosevelt sent a farewell letter praising the Army of Cuban Pacification's work.
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Havana
Cuba
Barry
Army of Cuban Pacification
Camp Columbia
Magoon
National Theatre
Jose Miguel Gomez
Alfredo Zayas
Mario Menocal
Rafael Montero
Roosevelt
White House
Washington
General Barry
Theodore Roosevelt
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Rice & Hutchins
Hanover
Portland
Wolf’s
Womens Suit Sale
M. J. Freedman & Co
Gurney Professor
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