Excitement in stocks as Morgan Hill gains control
The New York market opens chaotic on May 8 as Harriman interests seize influence over Union Pacific from Morgan Hill, triggering rapid buying and panic among short sellers. Rallies and later market relief follow, while other major headlines cover Cuba funds, St Louis cruiser plans, school music appointments, and a vast Texas land sale to Littlefield.
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New York
Northern Pacific
Harriman
Union Pacific
Morgan- Hill
Gould
Tandard
Vanderbilt, Morgan and Hill
Shorts
Stock Exchange
E. F. Ladd
Cuba
Havana
Roloff
Major Ladd
Revolutionary Party
Washington
St. Louis
Admiral Bowles
Neafle and Levy Ship and Engine Building Company
C Company
John Jasper
School Board
Manhattan
Bronx
Richard Robinson
Jasper
Robinson
Ottoman Mail Seizure Draws International Protest
Ambassadors of foreign powers in Constantinople filed identical notes to the porte denouncing the seizure of foreign mail by Ottoman postal authorities as a breach of international law and holding the porte responsible for consequences. One bag opened Sunday included dispatches from the German ambassador.
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Constantinople
Chicago Theological Professor Dismissed for Heresy
Dr. George H. Gilbert, professor of New Testament literature and interpretation at Chicago Theological Seminary, was removed by the directors who accuse him of publishing heretical teachings.
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Chicago
George H. Gilbert
Chicago Theological Seminary
Gilbert
Cuban constitutional convention hears U S assurances on Platt amendment
Havana May 8 The Cuban commission at a secret session presented a detailed report on talks with President McKinley and Secretary Root. The document outlines Platt Amendment terms about intervention limits and coaling stations while noting U S promises to work on a treaty after independence. Delegates expect a decision by Saturday.
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Havana
McKinley
Root
Senor Giberga
United States
Cuba
Spain
Capes Maysi
San Antonio
Gulf of Mexico
Senor Villuenda
Washington
Rail rate increases to Mississippi valley routes May 13
New York reports rail and water rate hikes effective May 13 for the Southeastern Mississippi Valley territory via Cincinnati Louisville Shenandoah Junction Strasburg Junction Alexandria Ind Cairo Fort Wayne. Baltimore and Ohio issues tariff showing 10 4 and 8 cents differential for first to sixth class.
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New York
Mississippi Valley
Baltimore and Ohio Railway
Mississippi Valley Association
Cincinnati
Louisville
Shenandoah Junction
Strasburg Junction
Alexandria
Ind
Cairo, Ill
Miltonville Tornado Destroys Buildings, No Lives Lost
Word arrives of a tornado near Miltonville on the Santa Fe line. Three buildings were destroyed and further damage reported in surrounding countryside. Concordia residents note no fatalities from the incident.
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Concordia, Kas
Miltonville
Here
Killed by Lightning in Cordele May Storm
A thunderstorm in Cordele Georgia on May 8 results in a fatality as a man is struck and killed by lightning. Details remain sparse as authorities investigate the incident.
Storm Causes Three Fatalities Near Philadelphia
A severe storm produced a brief lightning strike that killed Mrs. J. J. Perry, a Miss Kinzey, and a Black man working in the town suburbs near Philadelphia. Adolph S. Ochs buys the Philadelphia Times. his brother George W. Ochs to manage.
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J. J. Perry
Kinzey
Philadelphia
Adolph S. Ochs
Chattanooga Times
New York Times
Philadelphia Times
George W. Ochs
Miners Reject War Tax Coal Stoppage
London May 8 The miners have decided against stopping work over the war tax on coal. If owners cut wages in any district another conference will be convened to reconsider the issue.
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London
Outrage Probe After Springville Assault
In St. Clair county near Springville Miss Do Garrett was attacked by a man named Jim Brown. The incident sparked a manhunt as authorities search for the alleged ravisher across the region.
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Birmingham
Ala
Garrett
Springville
St. Clair County
Jim Brown
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John Wittmann
Bryan
Bryan Steam Laundry
A. E. Worley
Texas
Change Hotel
Bryan, Texas
Morgan-Hill
Farwell Ranch Syndicate
George W. Littlefield
Austin National Bank of
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Shockley
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Fort Wayne
H. ©. Herghoff
A. M. Scheidt
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Dee Mike, JR
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