Bethlehem Ship Building deal linked to Morgan firm
The record describes a complex 1908 arrangement where J. P. Morgan & Co. and others moved Bethlehem Steel stock through Dresser and Nixon to acquire Bethlehem Ship Building shares. Schwab explains personal obligation to finance payments, with a large mix of cash and preferred stock across entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ati. Morgan & Co
A. Kind
the Republic
Mr. Schwab
Bethlehem
J. P. Mor~a & Co
Messrs. Dresser
Nixon
Bethlehem Company
J. P. Morgan & Co
United States Ship Building Company
Dresser
Schwab
Suits Filed Against Major Texas Railways and Express Firms
Austin October 8 The district court hears suits by District Attorney Warren Moore for the State against four principal Texas railway companies and four express firms seeking penalties totaling 33500 for alleged anti trust law violations. Four separate cases filed and more suits announced against forty nine other railways and added express defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Warren Moore
State of
Texas
Moore
State Board Allocates 500 for Dallas Manual Training
The Texas state board of education apportioned 500 to Dallas public schools for a manual training department under a founding act. The state will match local funds up to 500 for such programs in cities that have raised the same amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
State Board of Education
Dallas Public Schools
Education buys bridge bonds and road bonds in county
The district purchases 25000 dollars of La vaca county bridge bonds and 25000 dollars of Hays county road bridge bonds. The move follows a period of exhausted permanent school funds delaying bond acquisitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
State Board of Education
Lavaca County
Hays County
Terrible Fate Little Boy Drawn Under Wheat
Ray Awalt twelve years old son of F M Awalt died in an elevator at Chillicothe Texas on October 8. He and Grater Dale played around the loading bin while a car was being loaded and while holding to rods lowered into wheat. Ray slipped too far under the wheat and could not escape despite efforts of four men and help arriving, his body nearly fully buried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
Tex
Ray
F. M. Awalt
Grater Dale
About Decker. The Man Arrested at the White House
Norwich Conn October 8 John Decker suspected to be the man under arrest in Washington had worked for two years at Thames Arms Company He has a brother Henry at the same factory John is unmarried He left after being paid and saying he planned to go away The factory manager noted Decker was peculiar but not violent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Conn
John Decker
Washington
Thames Arms Company
Henry
John
Decker
Washington Dct Decker Pronounced Insane and Remanded
Washington October placeholder reports Decker was found insane after exams and removed to the government insane asylum for confinement and care per the court proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pope the Man Appointed Assistant Justice in New Mexico
Attorney General Knox and the president chose William H. Pope for the New Mexico Supreme Court vacancy created after Judge McMillan’s removal. Pope, former special government counsel on private land claims and Philippine lands, was endorsed by New Mexico delegates and other influential figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Dct
Knox
William H. Pope
Supreme Court of New Mexico
Pope
McMillan
Pucalo
Campbell
Michigan
Rodey
New Mexico
Alabama Great Southern Railroad Holds Annual Stockholders Meeting
At the annual stockholders meeting in Birmingham the old board of directors was re-elected. The railroad’s affairs were reported in excellent condition and the board will meet in New York soon with expectations that current officers will be reappointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Great Southern Railroad
Queen and Crescent System
New York
Cleveland to Be Guest at Chicago Commercial Club
Ex president Cleveland will be guest of honor for the Chicago Commercial club on October 14 and will deliver an address in Princeton New Jersey October 8 report states Cleveland's invitation and schedule for the Chicago event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
Commercial Club of
Chicago
Beeler Arrives After Wells Fargo Robbery Sentence
Beeler, once convicted of stealing 53 000 from Wells Fargo Express while a wagon driver in December 1898, is released from prison and arrives in San Antonio with his wife. Only 2 000 was recovered. he refuses to reveal the hiding place and has not stated plans for restitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Charles Beeler
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Mayor John Black Quarantined Over Diptheria Case in Taylor
Taylor Texas October 8 Hon John Black mayor of Taylor is quarantined at his West Side home due to a diphtheria in his family. A malignant outbreak has affected nearby counties for weeks but this marks the first city limit case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor, Tex
John Black
Taylor
West Side
Mast crops and pecans in Graham County indicate good year
In Graham Texas on October 8, hog numbers are scarce despite abundant mast on post oak and live oak, while the pecan harvest is reported unusually good. The county has seen no such acorn crop in many years, supporting fears for hog supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham, Tex
Flower Parade Draws Thousands in Fort Worth Fall Festival
Witnessed by thousands in Fort Worth the Fall Festival procession on Wednesday featured numerous floats and vehicles dressed in festive decorations though not as elaborate as the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Pool Room Case Review In Texas
The Court of Criminal Appeals received an original application for writ of habeas corpus from Mike Herman of San Antonio. The filing challenges the constitutionality of the pool room law in a vigorous attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Tex
Court of Criminal Appeals
Mike Herman
San Antonio
Attempted Assault Near Tyler
A black man tried to assault a white girl near Tyler Texas. He was tracked by blood hounds, captured and jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Tex
Fire destroys Huntsville depot on I and GN railroad
In Huntsville Texas on Oct ? a fire gutted the International and Great Northern railroad depot. The blaze left the structure a total loss and the building, near the line’s hub, valued at about 3090 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Tex
International and Great Northern Railroad
Address Not Completed. Populist State Committee Report
The Populist state executive committee has not yet completed its address as of October 8. Details on the speech, speakers, and agenda were to be announced pending final preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Funeral for former Postmaster General Bissell scheduled
Buffalo on Oct 8 reports the funeral set for Friday at 4 PM from Trinity Episcopal Church with cremation to follow that evening. In Washington Secretary Hay returned to the state department amid heavy foreign affairs duties and pressure for his timely return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Bissell
Trinity Episcopal Church
Hay
Washington
State Department
Memory of All Maryland Soldiers at Chattanooga Dedication
A Maryland monument at Orchard Knob near Grant's headquarters was dedicated for troops in Chickamauga and Missionary Ridge. Maryland officials including Captain King Trev Bachman Captain Smartt and Mayor Chambliss attended. Governor Smith was represented by State Comptroller Herring. The $7000 memorial honors Union and Confederate Maryland soldiers.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Maryland
Orchard Knob
Grant
Trev. Bachman
Smartt
Chambliss
Taylor
Herring
Chickamauga
Missionary Ridge
Engagement at Camp Young in a Mock Battle Draws Crowds
In Camp Young Kentucky on October 8 regulars and National Guards men joined a simulated clash between blue and brown forces of equal strength. Colonel Wagnar, chief umpire, directed quick strategic decisions as each side acted without knowledge of the other. The noon encounter produced heavy firing along the fringe line, praised as one of the prettiest moves. Governors Berkham and Durbin attended and denied any cordiality strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Young
Wagnar
Berkham
Durbin
King Peter Calls for Reform and Peace in Serbia
Belgrade October speech by King Peter praises friendly relations with all powers and neighboring states. He urges the skuptschina to legislate financial and commercial advancement, expresses hope for reforms in Macedonia, and vows to maintain peace, receiving an enthusiastic reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Servia
Macedonia
Skuptschina
Reagan's Birthday Celebration In Austin
Governor Lanham signed patents to 8634 acres of public land in Mitchell Reeves and Nolan counties. A norther swept Austin and the thermometer fell. The eighty fifth birthday of Judge Reagan was celebrated here under the Daughters of the Confederacy Albert Sidney Johnston chapter.
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Austin
Lanham
Mitchell, Reeves and
Nolan Counties
Reagan
Albert Sidney Johnston
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
Miss Mulhall Wins Steer-Roping Contest
Lucille Mulhall aged eighteen and ally of President Roosevelt won the $1000 steer-roping event at South McAlester I T defeating top southwest cowboys. She tied three steers in times of 43, 71, and 40 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tribune
McAlester
I. T
Lucille Mulhall
Roosevelt
Southwest
Anti-Horsethief Group Pledges Separate Departments for Oklahoma and Indian Territory
Springfield reports the Anti-Horsethief association's annual meeting endorses creating separate departments for Oklahoma and the Indian Territory until statehood. If admitted as one state, only a single department will exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
The
Anti-Horsethief Association
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Choctaw council meets in session at Tuskahoma
Minor matters reported include a successful test of the submarine boat Shark off Shelter Island New York the organization of the Dallas Stenographers Association with fifty three charter members and a pending postponement of the Kansas Oklahoma reunion set for Kingfisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuskahoma
Shelter Island
N. Y
Dallas
Stenographers’ Association
Tillman Trial Testimony Reveals Threat Remarks
James Davis testified he heard no threats by James H. Tillman on a train with C. D. Black. Colonel Bleach described Tillman’s quarrels with Gonzales, Tillman carrying a pistol, and warnings of violence if attacked.
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Lexington
D. C
James Davis
Edgefield
James H. Tillman
C. D. Black
Johnson
Columbia
Black
L. Bleach
Defendant
Dr. Adams
Adams
Mr. Gonzales
Timan
Tillman
Gonzales
South Carolina
Colonel Bleach
Opera House
Mrs Maybrick Money Dispute Continues In New York
In New York on October 8 representatives of Mrs Florence Maybrick pursued an accounting from trustees of her ancestors estate. Attorney S B Hayden examined W L Gardner about funds from land sales in Virginia West Virginia Illinois and Kentucky revealing a suspected $75 000 shortage. The hearing resumes on the 20th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Florence Maybrick
England
Washington
W. L. Gardner
Brooklyn
Maybrick
Virginia
West Virginia
Ilinois
Kentucky
Hayden
Maunaloa eruption wowed Honolulu with lava flows
Advices from Honolulu describe Maunaloa as erupting heavily with two broad lava streams visible from the Volcano House. Excursions are being arranged. a wireless from Hilo notes activity toward Kahuku cattle ranch. No plantations or settlements are endangered and eruption damage is expected to be minimal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Maunaloa
Hilo
Alvardesar
Kahuku
Volcano House
Kilauea
Kona Plantation
Mob shoots at cabin in Henderson killing one and wounding another
In Henderson Texas a mob of white men went to the cabin of Rob Willis to flog him for an unspecified offense. Willis fired killing Charles Brown and wounding Gar land. The mob fled and Willis was arrested by the sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Henderson
Tex
Rob Willis
Willis
Charles Brown
Garland
Mayor Orders Street Cars Started In Waco
Waco mayor Sanford sent a communication to the street railway company urging immediate operation of cars under the city charter and ordinances. He claimed no view on the merits of the dispute or the company to employ, but insisted cars begin running at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Sanford
Notable Nuptials at St Thomas Church
Washington October 8 A distinguished company witnessed the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Young daughter of Lieutenant General Samuel B M Young chief of staff of the army and Captain J R R Hannay of the Twenty second Infantry Among those present were President and Mrs Roosevelt Miss Alice Roosevelt and Admiral Dewey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
St. Thomas’ Church
Elizabeth Young
Samuel B. M. Young
Army
J. R. R. Hannay
Twenty-second Infantry
Roosevelt
Alice Roosevelt
Admiral Dewey
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Schawb
J. P. Morgan
Dallas Manual Training School
White House
Pope the Man
Marines
Mississippi Miss
Natchez
Miss
Willis Coleman
United States Army
Sackett Harbor
H. Dudley Coleman
New Orleans
Mattie Wilson
Foreigning Society
Trinity Church
Chas. L. Hoffman
East
South
Beeler
Belgrade
Mulhall
Houston
Water Company
Kingfisher
Rock Island Coal Company
Alderson
Dayton
W. H. Lane
Union Pacific Railway Company
Omaha
Neb
Clarence Dillon
Abilene, Tex
Philip Muir
Detroit
Cambridge University
Cambridge
Mase
Hawaiian
Fort Worth, Waco, Houston and
Calveston
Ft. Worth
Waco Houston
Galveston
Mexico
Oto
Texas Pointe
St. Louis
St Louis
L. Trice
W.P
Galveston, Houton
Denver
Denver Road
Texas Railroad
D. J. Priceg
Satis
Kansas City
M. L. Robbins
Gen. Pase
Wm. Doherty
Act
Houston, Texas
J. W. Batts
Brazos County
Court House
Allen Academy
Courthouse
Joe B Reed
DC DeMaret Place
DeWitt
E. C. Dewitt & CO
N. M. McDougald
A. D
McConnico, Agt
J. L. Fountain
Bryan, Texas
Notary Public
Jelt D
Franklin
Markel
Bryan
Dillashaw Tap Road
Madisonville Road
Tom Preston, Bryan
W. C. Fountain
Burt Norwood
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