Great Steel Merger Plan Formulated By Gotham Bankers
Ten banks outlined a $100000000 merger of Otis Steel Trumbull Steel and Midland Steel Products. New company would have about 92 million in equity plus 27.5 million in bonds. exchange ratios set shares of Otis Trumbull Midland for new common and preferred stock plus cash terms. Bradford Bankers discussed structure aiming to retire existing bonds and raise working capital for the merger.
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York
Otia Steel
Trumbel Steel
Mid-land Steel Products
Kula
Cleveland
Otls
Midland
Trumbull Stess Company
Aha
Otls Steel
New Common
Otle Steel
New Preferred
Trumbull Base
New Sommon
Trumbull Steel
Midland Steel
New
Otis Steel Company
Spotti
Ncew
Pythian convention closes with new officers named
FAIRMONT August 22 The 66th annual Grand Lodge and 21st annual Grand Temple sessions of the Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters closed this afternoon. Officers for the Grand Lodge include Grand Chancellor W. L. Bers of Princeton and Grand Keeper of the Records J. Clark Miller of Fairmont. Supreme representatives to Chicago 1928 named. Next convention slated for Morgantown.
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Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters
Loder
Grand Porn
Fairmont
Pythin Sisters
Grand Domain
West Virginia
Morgantown
Crand Lodge
J. J. Brown
Bluefield
Pythian Ly Board
W. B. Risex
Maunderlils
C.D. Burns
Martinsgare
Chicago
Jamey , Robinson, Clarksburg, and Co
J. Je. Kenoys
T D. McCardie
Cameron
Grand Tribunal
Sayre
Nuance
Mamie Ad«klaw
Charleston
Roberinscott
Dbluefield Stant
Blanche Willison
Manningts i
Amiens of Pechine
Simul
United States
Ar M. Newty
Former inmate convulsions mark Aug 25 report in Awampscott
A mangled dispatch from Awampscott Aug 25 notes a former Home for Dest Cuolidce inmate, Paul Pryill, collapsing during a respite after exile from White Court. The bulletin adds limited medical details and mentions an attempted appeal, with lingering uncertainty about his condition.
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Awampscott
Mane
Iyin
Pary
Mirdale
Poisoned Lovers Die After Drug Store Remedy
In Toledo Agg. 2h Meory Wil ter, 35, and Mellina Ottelini were found in a sickly emaciated state at Willer tailor shop early today. One died en route to hospital and the other is dying. The woman said they spent the evening together and had bought a dubious remedy from a drug store, then became ill shortly after. Authorities withheld further details as doctors treat the surviving patient and investigate the poisoning claim.
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Toledo
Agg
Meory Wilter
Mellina Ottelini
Willer Tailor Shop
Miljet
Melo Hind
Pheatelin
Miller
Morgan Veterans Head Elected At Clarksburg Meeting
In Clarksburg on August 2, members of the Blue Ridge division elected officers and planned the 1986 meeting in Pittsburgh. Retiring president Frank Schoble of Philadelphia spoke, urging memorial services for missing division members. New officers include Lt. Schoble as honorary president and Capt. John V. Mornany as president, with a slate of regional officers and an expanded executive council from multiple states and units.
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John T. Morgan
Charleston
Frank Schoble
Clarksburg
Aug
Blue Rides
Sith
Petburg
Virgin
Toniene
Liew
Frank Shoble
Phladelphia
Seax
Uis
Mymbars
Divinion
Sehoble
Wryucaote
Pasaburh
Philadelphia
Henerars
Memusta
Dahn VT. Mornany
Hoyd B. Stutler
Sa, Blas
Untuntav
Howard
Wells
Detersburg
Theodor
Bee
Stustell de Sours
Marker Va
Storia
Charles W. Chesley
Louis A. Johnson
Syade
A. R. Peterson
Chicano
Mla
Q17th Infantry
We A. Gallaher
Thomas W. Hooper Culpeper
T. J. Edelalate
Pittsburgh
Charles Aigted
Petersburg
Alchlela Qrtillery
Paul Ricketts
315Th Field Artillery
Herman B. Farr
Nortalk
Vic
13Th Machine Gun Battalion
M. 7
Thomas
Puttashuresh
Agick
Lattallon
Elwat
Dorm Stokes
Finewell
Pikeville
Ceira
New York
Khen
Disistun
Will Probated for Mrs Morgan in New York
The will of Jane Neeton Morgan wife of J Moraen is probated in Mineola offering trust to four children and provisions for her husband. It leaves personal property to children with 1500 each and real estate in England to her husband during his life with a reversion to the children if needed. Executors named are Mr. Morgan and the two sons.
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New York
Ave
Jane Neeton Morgan
Anancier
Moraen
Mineola
Morgan
Sleeping Wickaven
Henry Sturgis Morgan
Juniox
Spencer Morgan
Alra Frances
Tracey Pennoyer van Mesdine Norton Nichola
Mr. Morgan
Jsngland
Amy Dear Huatland
Wui
Wall Halle
Aldenhaimn Abbey
County of
Hertford
Wey
Murkan
Wives Quarrel Ends in Tragedy with Man in Jail
In a fall disturbance a quarrel between two women and a man led to a fatal stabbing. The injured man died. authorities allege the women’s frequent visits and a family dispute contributed to the tragedy. A neighbor’s testimony is expected as police investigate.
Church Urges College Merger Plan Amid Conference Talks
A proposal urges merging Merrie Treseal at Berhoursville with Wot Viretna Westesnd college Taekhaisen to form joint management. Delegates and ministers discuss a tentative plan aligned with conference aims, seeking compromise without violating existing contracts with Chariwater Chia.
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Assaelis
Pree Clarks Emerg
Merrie Treseal
Berhoursville
Viretna Westesnd College
Taekhaisen
Dartinginn
Iby Cunibaiga
Ube
Virginia
Oramtasian
Noteas Hayes
Chiaber
Cainmeres
Mupria Water College
Ddirhmyratile
Blame Placed in Mackinac Blast Trial of Officials
A chaotic report from Newport on August 14 describes an explosion linked to a commerce department probe. Investigators pursue charges over blame, with references to inspections, district offices, and governmental actions amid a broader inquiry into wartime activities and safety procedures.
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Washingyon
Cval
Newport
Commerce Department
Wertz
Letial
Bubler
Onushige
Angeles
Alabama Sheriff and Selma Resident Killed in Fight
BEIMA Ala Aug 28 Percy Daw son wherl T and Dan Weaver are Gerdhera today incident in a ate pmonthy controversy over the laybyg for a public service power line over a private property. A Weaver shot Dawson to death at the short and his deputies approached his house to see about preventing some traction potea which the land owner had ext dow ever was mediately alii bs High Siidwir sherifs deputy. Sin slair was not AFFested. Trouble arose six months ago when the Dixie Construction company employed by the Alabama Power Company instituted cordtemnation pro ewadings In A move to pass a trann Mission Whe trough Weaver's form on ty Way from Jock Na if in the Goust river in Salnna, Weaver had ree tuned tor sek. Weaver later retarned tun chor i t Whe Oke eure riled mueninad va Sinvivim reported that Woerger hal the sbertt wien as friendly greeting when the party appeared then treed Wittout wursdia
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Beima
Ala
Percy Dawson
Wherl T
Dan Weaver
Dawson
Alii
Bs High Siidwir
Sinslair
Dixie Construction Company
Alabama Power Company
Jock Na
Goust
Salnna
Sinvivim
Wien
Bootleg War Toll as Hijackers Kill Man in Park
A chaotic shootout during a bootleg era confrontation ends with a man shot in the back of the head. Parents accuse police of killing their son as officers allegedly threatened to take his life. Bodies are found near a park lagoon while investigators search for weapon and motives.
Fraud charges in real estate scheme across states
A sprawling real estate fraud case is alleged to involve Florida company executives and multiple out of state targets. Postal inspectors linked the scheme to sales of properties in Florida and the Midwest, with arrests and warrants naming several individuals and firms. The investigation cites millions in losses and ongoing prosecutions across jurisdictions.
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Executive of
Florida Land Company
Greenbrier Fair Closes After Busy Day at Valley
The Greenbrier fair concluded with strong attendance and large crowds from nearby counties. Spectators enjoyed races, a prize bicycle, and a well attended program featuring Arion Watts, winner of the main race, amid a festive atmosphere near Lewisburg and the Virginia line.
Sixty two Are Held in Huntington Raids
Federal prohibition agents led a raid in Huntington resulting in sixty two arrests. The operation targeted illegal whiskey production and trafficking with warrants executed at multiple locations. Officials say the crackdown disrupted organized illicit activity linked to counterfeiting and bootlegging networks.
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Huntington
Most Successful Institute Yet Held By Kanawha County Teachers
Kanawha County teachers and the annual institute concluded yesterday at the high school marked as the most successful in years. Leading instructors praised the sessions, with addresses by Le A. Cunningham of Morgantown and others noting progress in methods and student work. A plan for monthly teachers meetings at Grandview and improved programs for Charleston district teachers was announced, with Mr. Deltrien addressing the board.
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High Cehoal
Instructesa
Sodsloney
Chilan
le. A. Cunningham
Aniiversity
Morgantown
Charleston
AL Batley
Greup
Mont L. Cavennier
Grandview
Chariestin
Lragrena
Deltrien
They
Board of Revention
Trane
Cirnce Ob. Lraus
Sioux Falls
A. EB
Wtuntington
Mrseu
Gahan
Harley Tom Seoaly
Jo Marron
Rutesanr J Teery
Mharleaton Keliould
Mtr
Cgogunn
Plans for Strike of Hard Coal Men Set After Delay
The Associated Press reports 19 900 workers including miners engineers and maintenance staff in anthracite face a September 1 walkout but an 24 hour deadlock ended with a suspension order. Operators issued a hostile policy statement while calling for arbitration and wage scale adjustments to stay competitive.
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Associated Press
Thilatelphia
Union Ivadera
Ange Malled
Rival Tong Men Seek Truce Among Chinese Tongs
Delegations representing Chinese tongs involved in a blood flare up met with Assistant District Attorney DeVore to discuss peace terms. An armistice is in effect while the outcome of the conference remains unresolved. The meeting extended the deadline to Monday afternoon to decide on mutual obedience and potential actions against violators.
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New York
Nota
Boston
Didarter
Chinese Benevolent Society
Wet Went
Leconahler
Banten
Cainese
Ltta
Anenda
Hoth Wakh
Soft Coal Owners of Rival Territory Combine for Trade
Producers of Central Pennsylvania Maryland and Northern West Virginia take steps to profit by anthracite troubles as rival coal regions unite for coordinated trade actions.
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Pennsylvania
Maryland
West Virginia
Yankee Fliers Bombard Rifian Foemen in Battle Report
American aviators engage enemy tribesmen today delivering bombs and naval fire. The group drops food and ammunition to supporters while Spanish and French allies are said to be reuniting with the enemy under unclear circumstances.
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Ouezzan
Preach Maerveco
Svortag
Pair Killed in Machine Crash
Funeral services for WU Cash and H. Jeffries will be held this afternoon at 2 from GG. Hegleton's South Side home. They were passengers in a car driven by A. C. Davidson. the crash on the Kanawha City road in South Ruffner occurred when Davidson reached for tobacco and Jeffries grabbed the wheel, sending the vehicle into a telephone pole. Davidson was uninjured.
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WU Cash
H. Jeffries
A. C. Davidson
Kaniwha City
South Ruffner
Jeffries
Davidson
Cash
Kanawha City
Savidson
Foreign debt plans are set by upcoming congress
Washington reports completion of funding negotiations with major debtors under a new American date program. Officials say a coming session will approve measures, with Czech Slovakia and Greece moving to initiate negotiations. France already secured terms while two powers remain unfunded.
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Associated Press
Washington
America
Congress
American Date Commission
Olivlal
Anti Fed
Jhitler
France
Cnversations
Czechy Slovakia
Uropians
Greek Governo Jnuit
Cavche Svakian
Glass workers avert strike with new wage contract
Prospects of a glass men strike were averted as representatives of the Winlow Glass Cutters and Flatteners Protective Association and the American Windy Glass Company signed a wage contract. The agreement maintains the current wage scale and keeps 18 operatives on until September 1, 1924, with the contract expiring at midnight.
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Pittsburn
Winlow Glassy Cutters and Flatteners Protective Association
Oftemia
American Windy Glass Company
Five and Ten Increases Stock
Dover Der Auw reports the Kresge Department Store owner of several five and ten cent stores has raised capital stock from $45 to $10,000,000. A certificate filed shows 250,100 shares of $100 par preferred stock and 25,000,000 shares of common stock without par value, authorized by the state department.
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DOVER
Der
Kresge Depwernment
Doe
Wervase
State Department
Quantrill Guerilla Survivors Reunite in Kansas City
A fragmentary report notes seven survivors of the Quantrill guerrilla band reuniting in Kansas City. It recalls their Civil War actions, including raids and ambushes, as the notorious Bushwhackers linked to the James brothers with annual gatherings and shared memories of the old Confederate sympathies.
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Frank
Jesse James
Kansas City
Quinn Trips
Everillay
Howe
Songe Danas
Jia Sanger
Sevan
Coal Producers Plan Invasion Of Other Regions
Soft coal producers from central Pennsylvania Maryland and northern West Virginia met at the Bellevue Stratford hotel to oppose new freight rates favoring West Virginia rivals. They outlined plans to ship soft coal to New England and the Middle Atlantic states starting September and discussed defending against proposed Interstate Commerce Commission rate cuts effective October 16.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Spft
Central
Pennsylevaie
Maryland
Waest Virginia
Atepa
West Virginia
Fettle
Aoft
New England
Middle Atlantic
Charles O'Neill
Central Pennsylvania Coal Producers’ Association
Commerce Commission
Hellevue-Stratford
Ohio
North Atlantic
Norfolk and Western
Carl
Fight Carries to Mayor Hylan in New York
Governor Smith and Senator James Walker move on to Queens after attacking Mayor Hylan. Rival Frank Waterman and John Lyong hold Brooklyn meetings as state and city political battle intensifies. Hylan names Rothstein and Chadderune while Controller Ord accuses misuse of $260,000 in labor bank funds.
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New York
Smith
Jamen
Walker
Brooklyn
Queens
Hylan
Prank
Waterman
John J. Lyong
Rever
Tn Brooktyn
Byans
Cam Paign
City Hall
Kovernor
Avenum
Arnold Rothstein
Thomas L. Chadderune
Tansle Company
Tam
Chase National
Cralg
B. MT
Broadway Manhattan
Eton
Coolidge Visits Plymouth Scene In Historical Tour
President Coolidge sailed to Plymouth Massachusetts aboard his yacht and toured Pilgrim sites including the landing, Daniel Webster’s grave near Marshfield, and a Webster home restoration with artifacts. He also met publisher CW Bare rok at the Walt Bireat Journal office before luncheon and left via a lane marked passable but dangerous. Bancroft ambassad to Japan A. Bancroft buried in Sone cemetery with family rites.
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the Associated Presa
Bancrupt Nuhiny Burg
Ghi A. Bancroft
Ambassad
Japan
Sone Cemetery
Parente
Uiterment
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Mrs. Morgan
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Chiengo Nur
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Irving Schlig
Harry Berman
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Oba Merman
Ashburn
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Cheerr
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PUI AG
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Samhia
Ssaud Cyilarht
Jacob Qadur
Florida
Tad Company
Severil Peauclates
jAler & Own
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Puro
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Mae
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Abe Cohen
Kanawha County
I. Bailey
TIE Coal
We OW. Buglis
Glen Alden Coal Company
Rage Tyra
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Quantrill
Dorder
Wadey
Haven Pre
Warren C. Quantrill
Northern
Krink James
Ang
Jasse James
Ree
Mayor
Coolidge
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