Four New York diamond firms fail amid weak holiday trade
A list of misfortunes spans finance and crime. Four New York diamond firms collapse as holiday commerce falters while Claus Spreckels battles the sugar cartel over asset juggling. London ownership shifts, martial law is declared in Indiana, and a wide range of criminal cases unfold nationwide.
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New York
Claus A. Spreckels
London Times
Walter
Arthur Pearson
London
Hanly
Muncie
Ind
Interstate Commerce Commission
KE. J. Harriman
Thurry IV
Omaha Chewing House Association
Tave Besiam
Stoo
Neosta
Ohio
Tazel Trosler
Cuba Crissinger
Oael
Powers Jury Disagrees Fifth Trial for Caleb Powers
The Georgetown Kentucky jury in the 1899 Goebel murder case was dismissed after standing ten for acquittal and two for conviction. One holdout juror was willing to change, but the other did not. Four trials have been held with varied outcomes from life imprisonment to death penalty and no verdict. Attorneys petitioned Governor WIlson for clemency and a Georgetown petition urged pardon, with broader petitions planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borst Ombinaires Elos
Tote O Webeek
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
Dea
Colpho Dixasread
Dudee Norvis
Georgetown
Kal Mation
New York
Newton
Yion Williamson
Standard
Don Eosin Ye Triad
Jay
Odo
Stinsuier
Williamson
Charles E. Thompson
Grand Jacy
Boston
Uwippodrome
Sharon
Noodles Bae Wan
Fagan
Doit
Sai
Stratsky
Morses
Minedeel
France
Lasgotal
Alexander the Peageocek
Andrew Carnesie
Ridewas
Department of Public Safes
Pittsburg
West Penn Hospital
Cnmie
Pittsburo
Mr. Peacock
Ridgeway
Peacock
Sirmuest
Lot
Berlin
Charlottenburg
Kentucky
Willem Goebel
Morris
Goebel
Mowers
Wilsoth
United States
Martial Law in Muncie Amid Streetcar Riots
Gov Thimiy proclaims Muncie a riot and insurrection zone suspending civil law. Quartermaster Powell deploys troops to enforce order and guard car lines as the Union Traction Co plans to resume regular service. Troops ordered to fire on strikebreakers if necessary to protect property and restore peace.
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Mumcie. Dnd
Thimiy
Usaet
Muncie
Quartermster
Powell
Manuete
Meee
Union Trivetion Company
Tanty
Railroad power and court rulings shape 1900s reforms
Officials of the Southern Pacific report 1900 figures showing locomotives 1 1489 and freight cars 7045 with power and car counts up sharply. Arkansas Supreme Court limits state autocratic railroad powers while New York Central seeks to shield executives from manslaughter charges in the Woodlawn wreck. Interstate Commerce Commission rulings impact through ticketing for electric lines as railways pursue ambitious improvement plans.
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Southern Pacific
Pacific
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Kellogg
New York
Smith
New York Central Railroad
Woodlawn
Interstate Commerce
New York Central
Miners Entombed for Weeks at Ely Mine
In December a timber collapse at the Alpha mine near Ely buried five men in the cage. Supt Gallacher organized rescue efforts using a six inch pipe to relay food and water, and a drift toward the men. Two Greeks were buried alive, three Americans in immediate danger. Rescuers faced delays but kept plans flexible and promised to continue until successful. The entombed men are aiding morale with provisions, news and communication as rescue work proceeds amid ongoing cave-in risks.
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Alpha
Ely
Gallacher
Bradley
Brown
McDonald
Gunthicher
Gallagher
Jones
Enous
Ian
Snterest
Gaeldfield
Neglect in Alcohol Production Reveals Small Distillery Growth
A report from the commissioner of internal revenue notes only ten mills have been set up since the free denatured alcohol bill. Despite Treasury pamphlets, distilleries are few and mainly use corn to produce industrial alcohol. German farm distilleries number about 70,000 with consumer prices around 27 cents a gallon, vs 30 cents a gallon in U.S. barrel lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Treasury Department
Germany
Census plans for 1910 enumeration outlined
The article discusses preparing for the 1910 census with a $14,000,000 appropriation and a skeleton office. It proposes 65,000 enumerators, 3,500 clerks, and 330 supervisors, focusing on population, agriculture, manufacturing, mines, and quarries. It favors civil service exams and noncompetitive clerical appointments, prioritizing experienced workers and merit over patronage.
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Tye
Ono
Congress
Civil Service Commission
Oil Wonder of the World Glenn Pool Wealth Boom
The Glenn pool near Tulsa, Indian Territory, is described as a world class oil marvel with 1,118 wells producing about 167 700 barrels daily and 25 million barrels shipped in sixteen months. Land values surged from 20 dollars to 2 500 per acre as rigs expand, three towns arise, and field costs and profits are detailed.
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Indian Territory
Glenn Pool
United States
Ulsa
New Year Signs of Recovery Amid Mixed 1907 Trade Notes
The period shows easing business activity after holidays with clearer, more encouraging indicators. January dividends rise and currency circulation eases stringency while stock taking suggests stable profits and no major overstock. Failures in Chicago district edge down from earlier weeks, with liabilities over five thousand largely scarce.
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Chicago
Dun
New York Trade Quiet Amid Cautious Optimism
Bradstreet's Report notes steadier finances and easier money in large centers. Retail is stimulated by reduced sales in some cities while mild Northwest weather slows distribution. cotton holdings weigh on the South. Dry goods and clothing remain light yet more confident. leather trade quiet with small sole leather stocks and ample hides. Wholesalers cautious. 7 percent drop in 1007 shipments signals moderate stock. Week to Jan 2 sees 345 business failures, up from prior weeks. Canada reports 2 failures.
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Canada
Bradstreet
Market quotes for livestock and grains across multiple cities
The list shows bid ranges for cattle hogs and sheep along with grain prices in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York Toledo and other markets. Prices cover wheat corn oats rye barley butter eggs and clover seed with varied quality grades and shipping terms.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
Ste. St. Louis
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
New York
Toledo
Camden arrests over stolen two story house caper
Twelve men were arrested in Camden New Jersey on charges of stealing and carrying off a two story house. The report notes the case amid other unrelated items including railway bond payments and a London bishop's planned tours.
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Camden
N. J
Reading Railroad Company
Reading
London
Russia
St. Louis
Ggylom
Oscar Lassar
Berlin
Omolile
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