Morgan Denies Money Monopolies In Congressional Testimony
J Pierpont Morgan told the House money trust committee that no amount of money and banks could form a monopoly to control money. He defended competition but favored combinations, approved prices for steel subsidiaries, and discussed securities, railroads, and the role of Morgan & Co in financing the United States Steel Corp.
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Washington
J. Pierpont Morgan
House Money Trust Committee
Christendom
Morgan
Bia
United States Steel Corporation
Untermyer
United States
Untermyers
New York
Gan
Mr. Untermyer
Untemyer
Seen
Untermy
Steel Corporation
Banke
Finance Committee
J. P. Morgan & Cor
J. P. Morgan & Co
Mr. Mor
Lunatic Starts Denver Mint Scare
A Denver scare reports a man claiming a vast dynamite plot to destroy the mint and scatter wealth, with a letter sent to Washington. The tale centers on a single believer who suggested blowing up valuables. authorities investigate as the report unfolds.
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Denver
Cole
Washington
Taft Denies Politics In Civil Service Postmaster Move
President Taft rejected charges that his executive order placing 36,000 fourth class postmasters under civil service was political. He said critics tell untruths and urged Congress to classify more officers under civil service to end spoils. He also outlined a third annual message with policy on cabinet debates, postal reform, land laws, Alaska leases, and a food law review.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
Internal Revenue
Customs
United States Marshals
Civil Service Law
Senate
Alaska
United States
Remsen Board
Bodies of Two Air Venturers Found Off Redondo Beach
The bodies of Horace Kearney and Chester Lawrence were recovered several miles south of Redondo Beach. Lawrence was found on rocks with a sweater remnants, a broken watch indicating around 6, while Kearney lay floating offshore near the inlet. Identification was confirmed by D A Miner and local reporters.
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Redondo Beach
Cal
Horace Kearney
Chester Lawrence
San Francisco
Here
Lawrence
D. A. Miner
Revenue Cutter Service
Kearney
Dundee defeats Morgan in 19 round featherweight bout
Johnny Dundee defeats Eddie Morgan of England in a 19 round bout in New York. Dundee will meet Johnny Kilbane for the featherweight championship in Los Angeles next April.
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New York
Johnny Dundee
Johenny Kilbane
Los Angeles
Eddie Morgan
Bngland
Christmas Dinner Fund Grows in Cheyenne
The Leader reports the Salvation Army Christmas dinner fund in Cheyenne has risen to 111.05 dollars with about 400 to 500 people to feed, including 200 children. The effort seeks donations of cash or groceries to provide baskets, toys, and meals on Christmas Day, with contact at The Leader or Salvation Army headquarters.
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Christm@&s
Cheyenne
Salvation Army
Cheaham
Chesham
E Army
A. Bristol
M. Bruce
C. EB. Morton
John PD. Rearden
W. W. Reno
Hiram Lane
J. W. Bruner
Gideon Clark
R. H. Nichols
Rev. Nelson
C. L. Draper
H. Robina
C.N. Potter
C. EF. Hoffman
Leader Pub. Company
J. C. Nash
Hilladale
Mortoment
Julia Richards
J. Rh. Carpenter, Co. L. Higgins
Arthur Willama
Annie N McFarland
Junction
Wye
Cheyenne Creamery
Rati
Lark. I
Bartlett
Ingersoll
F. Mullin
John Mullin
Phillips
Wyo
Dre. Conway and Henneberry
Edholm & Adin
John F. Carey
Boehler Killed by Officers After Wife Slaying
Memphis prosecutors report Adam J Boehler who killed his wife last night and held 50 police and detectives for eight hours today was shot by officers. They breached his downtown rooming house stronghold after fumes from formaldehyde forced into the room through holes in walls and floors.
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Memphis
Tenn
Adam J. Boehler
Boehler
Rancher Ben Volker Found Slain Near Pinedale Wyoming
Theody of Ben Volker, a rancher living alone 16 miles southeast of Pinedale on the Boulder Mints, was found Tuesday evening buried in straw stock. He had been slain by an unknown assailant 34 to 45 hours before discovery. Robbery is suspected as the motive. the body was frozen and found by two neighborhood youths.
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Pinedale
Bee
Theody
Ben Volker
Boulder Mints
Sundown
Taft Heads to Key West to Board Dreadnaught Arkansas
President Taft departed at 10 80 p m over the Atlantic Coast Line for Key West Florida to join the Arkansas for Colon voyage. He plans to return to Washington on December 34.
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Washington
Taft
Atlantic Coast Line
Key West
Fila
Arkansas
Colon
Captain Van Schaick Pardoned for Steamboat Disaster
President Taft granted a pardon to Captain William H. Van Schaick who commanded the steamboat Robert Slocum when it burned in the East River near New York in 1904 killing about 1030 people. The pardon takes effect on Christmas Day. He had been convicted in 1906 of criminal negligence for lacking sufficient lifeboats and fire equipment aboard. Two hundred fifty signatures supported the pardon.
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Washington
Taft
William Hf. van Schalk
Robert Slocum
New York City
van Schaick
Congress adjourns for holidays amid Taft message maneuvers
Washington reports Congress adjourned for holidays after heated debate over Taft’s message and appointments while Archbald impeachment progress neared a decision. The House left without a vote as the Senate faced cross examination disputes. Archbald’s defense sought to bar certain witnesses. the trial adjourned to January 30 with Archbald expected to testify.
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Washington
Congress
Taft
Archbald
Senate
House
Robert W. Archbald
Governor Shafroth in Cheyenne on private business
Colorado Governor Jas F Shafroth visited Cheyenne on private business and spoke with The Leader. He said Colorado voters decisively settled the senatorial question at the primary and expected legislative election to confirm it. He endorsed Alva Adams for interior secretary but favored a Western candidate if Adams is unavailable, noting Osborne as a strong second choice.
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Jas. F. Shafroth
Colorado
Cheyenne
Plains
Oregon
Chas
Thomas
Shafforh
Alva Adams
Osborne
Shafroth
Carey
Harriman War Declared Over Northwest Traffic Control
Denver faces a shift as Union Pacific blocks through rates to the Northwest effective January 1 1913. Eastern shippers must route freight via Omaha or Kansas City, sidelining competing lines and moving Denver toward a strategic transcontinental role for Union Pacific interests.
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Harriman
East
Union Pacific
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Burlington
Missouri Pacific
Pueblo
Pulman
Missouri River
Kansas City
Kan
Kansas
Oklahoma
Teaxs
Spokane
Omaha
North Pacific
Kansas Pacific
Thtill
Gould
Norwest
Darkman
Oxdon @loorway
Denver & Rio Grande
The
Midland
Rio Grande
Oregon Short
Ogden
Oregon Railway and Navigation Company
Huntington
Ore
Harriman Properties
Eastern
Midland and
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harriman Lines
California
Salt Lake
M&y
Southern Pacific
Hill Wines
Galveston
Seattle
Hill
Editor Gardner Cowles Visits Iowa Paper Hub
Mr and Mrs Gardner Cowles owners and editor of The Register Leader and The Tribune visit Des Moines daughter Mrs James D LeCron. The leader once occupied a grand Des Moines office near the main depot and gate. Next year he plans to move up town as the city grows rapidly with prosperity evident.
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Gardner Cowles
James D. LeCron
Thin City
Cowles
Register-Leader
Tribune
Des Moines
Iowa
State Register
Lia Wise
Hawkeye
Rog
Mitatesippi
Leader
Dee Moines
Heweve
Serapore
Governor Carey Returns From Wyoming Trip
Governor Carey and Commissioner Hopkins arrived home after a trip to present the silver service to the battleship Wyoming. About 1,400 men and 160 naval officers attended the ceremony, with many civil officials and private guests. Carey spoke on the design and symbolism of the set, while Captain Chapin praised the gift and the Wyoming’s mission. Carey later attended a Richmond convention and planned to visit Washington, though he was ill with a severe cold and stayed home.
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Wyoming
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Motion
Btute of
Chapin
Atip
Tifternor Carey
Richmond
Washington
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Steel Corporation Finance Committee
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