Rockefeller Wealth Growth And Operations Report
The article outlines John D Rockefeller's wealth growth from 1855 to 1899 with figures showing rapid accumulation. It notes seventy five thousand dependents on his wealth and staff earning at least two dollars daily, plus weekly wages near 360 thousand dollars. It also lists assets including 20 000 miles of pipelines 200 steamers 40 000 oil tanks and 4 000 000 barrels used annually.
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Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Canned Meats Tested for Preservatives
Chemist Wiley reports to Secretary Wilson that samples of canned meats from markets and the War Department show no traces of borax boric acid sulphurous acid salicylic or benzole acids. Saltpetre found in corned beef. roast beef contained no saltpetre but had common salt.
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Washington
Wiley
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
War Department
Dock labor strike grows in Colon with armed confrontations
In Colon Panama 36 dockmen arrived to bolster a strike as stones and revolvers fired at a train near Colon. Authorities report 100 more expected in 12 hours, delaying business while soldiers guard warehouses and block outside communication.
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Colon
Colombia
Panama
Gaelic School Session Adds Six Names to Roll
The Gaelic school at 1871 Washington street held a well attended session yesterday. Six new names were added to the roll as P. J. O Daly John M. Doran and Michael A Hurley led classes. A letter from Dr Henebry of the Catholic University supported Gaelic schools funds for Ireland. An entertainment featuring songs readings and recitations followed, with participants Geoffrey Keating Thomas Collins John M. Doran Thomas A. Horan Bartholomew Kearney and William P. Murphy and Lucy Barry of North Cambridge on piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
P. J. O’daly
John M. Doran
Michael A. Hurley
P. J. O'Daly
Henebry
Catholic University At
Washington
Irish World of New York
Ireland
Geoffrey, Keating
Thomas Collins
Thomas A. Horan
Bartholomew Kearney
Wilam P. Murphy
Lucy Barry
North Cambridge
No Uniforms Traded Off by Local Labor Groups
Marlboro district police absence draws protest as Park Department Union votes against uniforms. Building Trades Council delegates denounce church support unless union labor is used and appoints investigations. Bartenders union resumes assessments after receiving a Maine timber gavel. Granite Cutters back eight hour bill while unions push for labor standards.
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Park Department Union
A. S
the Park Commissioners
Building Trades Council
Granite Cutters’ Union
Walk Hill
George M. Gunther
Marble Cutter
Barenders
Frank H. Tyler
Robert A. Callahan
Maine
Santiago
Central Labor Union
R. W. Garrity
M. M. Moynihan
Henry Corcoran
James Lannon
James Buttler
R. W. Kennedy
Victor J. Terrio
Barney Thomas
R. A. Callahan
Labor Notes
John J. McGrath
Waiters’ Alliance
Restaurant and Waiters
Chicago
Bakers’ and Confectioners’ International Union
Boston
Marlboro
Legislative Committee
State Federation of Labor
Washington
Congress
Ward 9 Quincy Club Opens New Quarters at 1160 Washington
The Ward 9 Quincy Club held a formal opening at its new second floor premises at 1160 Washington Street with about 1000 guests. President James Donovan welcomed attendees as John A. Kelcher spoke on advancing Democratic principles and providing a meeting place for members. The event featured music and readings, with Alderman Barry urging unity and public engagement.
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Ward 9
Quincy Club
Washington Street
James Donovan
John A. Kelcher
Kelcher
Barry
William Conway
Will H. Cowan
William Smith
John Callahan
Samuel Singer
Patrick Saul
Maurice Murphy
John Leahon
Fred O'Connor
Daniel Finnegan
Alderman Doyle
Richard Hayes
Tom’’ Kelcher
John Crohan
M. J. Jordan
John J. Gartland
Matthew Cotter
Timothy V. Sullivan
Hugh Devine
Ward 12
Democratic Committee
William H. McDevitt, Jr
Hugh Montague
James Quinn
David McCarthy
Cassano Leonard
Ve. Tobin
Whalen Declares Candidacy in Ward 13 Caucus
James J. Whalen seeks the Ward 13 House seat with a caucus Tuesday at Spellman Hall starting 6 pm. Whalen, a 28 year old native, faces rumors of withdrawal and is backed by a strong Democratic group aiming to secure the nomination before February 7 election day.
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Frien’s
James J. Whalen
House of Representatives
Spellman Hall
Whalen
Copper Monarchs of Montana Wage Fierce Senate Battle
In Helena Montana on January 22 two copper magnates Marcus Daly and William A Clark duel in a historic senate contest. The feud has reshaped the states political landscape and enriched generations of lawyers as the bitter fight continues from old partner quarrels.
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Anaconda
Daly
Clark
Montana
Millionaires’ Club
Santiago
Whiteside
Helena
W. A. Clark
Senate
Mont
Jack Chinn
Carson City
Pennsylvania
West
Marcus Daly
William A. Clark
Copper King
Silver Bow
Martin Maginnis
T. C. Power
W. F. Sanders
Power
Sanders
Lixon
Whitney
Gorman
Brice
Antonio
Shylock
Balaklava
Butte
Mahala Mine Shows $2.3 Million Production and $1.1 Million Profit
In letters from Denver to Boston dated November 15 1898 and January 10 1899 mining engineer Fred G King reports the Mahala Mine near Leadville Colorado has produced over 2 250 000 in gold silver and lead with profits exceeding 1 100 000. He details deep workings 1100 feet with ore bodies at multiple contacts and projects 30 000 to 40 000 monthly income with potential for doubling production and long term dividends for twenty years or more. Stephen M Crosby endorses the property as a strong prospect offered at par to investors in Boston.
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Denver
Colorado
S. FE. Ward & Co
Stock Exchange
Boston
Mass
Mahala Mine
Carbonate Hill
Leadville
Mahala
Fred G. King
Messrs. S. E. Ward & Co
State St
City
Mrr. Kine
Stephen M. Crosby
Montana’s Clark Daly feud shaping state fate
The Montana clash between Clark and Daly persists as lawmakers vote for senator amid rising tensions. W. A. Clark edges ahead in public support while Marcus Daly lobbies in Anaconda, with the feud shaping capital location, party strategy, and the state’s political trajectory.
Philo Celtic Society Elects Donoghue Its New Leader
The twenty six annual election at St James Church rooms saw Timothy J Donoghue defeat John P Lane to become new chairman. Donoghue, a young lawyer and Celtic scholar, urged steps to advance the society and its aims as seventeen new members, many AOH men and lawyers, are to be initiated next Thursday.
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Philo-Celtic Society
St. James Church
Whitmore Street
Ireland
Timothy J. Donoghue
John P. Lane
Donoghue
Bank recovers bonds in Melrose case
The Melrose Cooperative Bank, after nineteen hearings, received from the bondsmen of Charles Newhall the full $3400 due on his bonds with interest. Newhall had taken over $4000 from the bank and is serving a three year term in the House of Correction.
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Melrose
Melrose Cooperative Bank
Charles Newhall
Newhall
House of Correction
Miscellaneous Stock Exchange Sales Report
A compact stock list shows trades reported by Wilson W Fay Co at No 7 State Street. Companies include 1000 Geyser Mining 300 Fortuna Golf 400 Van Choate Elec 600 Catalpa Mining 100 South Side Mining and others such as Old Glory Gold National Mining Mollie Gibson Santa Fe Copper Native Copper Mexican Telephone and Copper at Boston Cripple Creek.
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Miscellaneous Stock Exchange
Wilson W. Fay & Co
State Street
Geyser
Aoa Freeinnteece
Fortuna Golf
Eees
Vesheseaeess
van Choate
Atizone
Boston & Cripple Creek
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Ile the
Warren Medicine CO
Boylston St
MR. Keene
Dr. Warren
O'Connor
Keith
Lawrence J. O’connor
F. Keith
Providence Theatre
Young O’connor
Clean
N. Y
Scott
Trades Council
Dis
AID Democracy
James Dono
Van
Alderman Barry
Glark
Anacondamine
Messrs
S. E. Ward & Co
Boston Stock Exchange
Mahala Mining CO
Leadville, Colorado
The
Massachusetts Loan and Trust Co
W. G. Conrad
Great Falls
Clark-Daly
Daly and Clark
Europe
Anaconda Mining Company
Philo-Celtics
Frank R. Kimball
Thomas J. Scotland
J. Richard Mulrey
Cutter
Jacobs
Mulrey
New York
West Broadway
H. Rosenthal
Exchange Building
General Annenkoff
ST. Petersburg
Michael Annenkoff
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Santa Fe Copper Company
Santa Fe Gold and Copper Mining Company
New Jersey
Globe National Bank
Charles H. Comer
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