Cheaper Fares Let Electric Roads Reach Philadelphia
World reports Albert Lo Joineon moves to build an electric line from Philadelphia to Trenton and Staten Island with a 50 cent fare to Philadelphia. Johnson syndicate controls New Jersey StreetRailway and Princeton line, plans tunnels, freight and passenger service, wiring towns and coal regions.
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New York
Trenton
N. J
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Philadelphia, Trenton and New York Railway Company
Johnston Syndicate
Princeton
Upper Delaware Bridge
New Jersey Street Railway Company
Trenton-Princeton
New Brunswick
Staten Island
Johnson Syndicate
Johnson
Thea City
Pennsylvania
City Hall
Manehattan
Richolnd
Prospective Sale of Colorado Fuel & Iron to U S Steel
The Journal and Advertiser reports a positive offer above market price for Colorado Fuel & Iron, with a major conference next week to formalize proposals aimed at Steel Corporation ownership. Purchasers are said to be active in the open market to fortify their position, citing the plant at Pueblo and West Coast supply needs as key strategic factors.
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New York
The
Journal and Advertiser
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Corporation
Chicago
Pueblo
Colorado
Pacific Coast
Orient
Far West
Troops for Manila Sail From San Francisco
The transport Kilpatrick will sail for Manila carrying the first and third battalions of the first infantry including companies K L I M and A plus troop G of the Yth cavalry. The accompanying surgeon's staff includes Major General Arlington Pond and several captains. Nurses Estelle Hine and Edith Richmond join the officers as animals aboard Aztec ship 472 horses follow. Additional ships Ohio Logan Warren are scheduled with repairs in progress to meet sailing dates.
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San Francisco
Kilpatrick
Manila
First Infantry
1Th Infantry
10Th Infantry
Yth Cavalry
Arlington Pond
Robert H. Zamar
Walter Whitney
Thomas W. Jackson
Concession on Kulangso Island Draws Foreign Interest
Ministers praise Kulangso island concession as highly valuable for sanitary control and future residential use by foreigners under international supervision. German legation influence noted as a possible factor in the decision.
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Pekin
Kulangso
Ialand
Barracks Under Construction On New Legation Grounds
The barracks on the new legation grounds, including those of the American legation, are well under way. Thirty two U S soldiers including Capt K H Paddock and Capt H J Riley were shipped this morning to Tak a for transport to the United States. The bodies were placed on the train with imposing military ceremonies.
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Legation
United States
K. H Paddock
Sixth United States Cavalry
H. J. Riley
Battery F
Fifth United States Artillery
Taka
United Stalea
Boers Continue Raids and Rail News Across Regions
A London dispatch reports Boer raids near Johannesbang driven off with no loot obtained. Rail traffic and mine reopenings stir supply concerns for the military. Henry White plans a five week U.S. trip. An English Art Club show features Dudley Gallery portraits by Furze, Muritead, Steer, and Dodd. The Hammersmith Kew Acton electric line reopens as the metropolitan era dawns.
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New York
London
Ulna
Johannesbang
South Africa
Vrede
Jo Vaal
Botha
Ruyal
Henry White
America
Academy
Hammersmith
Kew
Acton
Schwab to resign as U S Steel president in a year
The Times reports Charles M Schwab will relocate U S Steel headquarters to New York, live at the Waldorf Astoria, and step down from the presidency within about a year after years of overseeing complex corporate reorganizations. He may rest after his arduous tenure, though no official retirement date is set.
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New York
the Times
United States Steel Corporation
Schwab
Waldorf-Astoria
Blooded Tax Dodger. New York Tax Decision 1898 Case
The appellate division of the supreme court affirmed Justice Andrews order forcing Bradley Martin to pay New York taxes on personal property assessed at 200000 for 1898. Martin claimed no residence in the city and a Scottish residence since 1899, but the court found he maintained citizenship and habits here, with prior tax payments in earlier years.
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New York
Appellate di
Supreme Court
Andrews
Bradley Martn
Bradley
Scotland
Justice Andrews
Peace with Russia resolution adopted by chamber of commerce
New York April 5 at the regular meeting of the chamber of commerce Tsador Strauss acting chairman reported a resolution regretting the differences in the commercial relations of the United States with Russia and urging a speedy removal of difficulties to permit unimpeded commercial intercourse between the two countries. The resolution was adopted.
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New York
Chamber of Commerce
Tsador Strauss
Committee On Commerce and Revenue Laws
United States
Russia
Expresa
Another ship missing off Tahti route shocks underwriters
In San Francisco on April 5 the French bark Grande Duchesse Olga is added to the overdue list, missing ninety days from Tahiti bound for Europe. Underwriters fear loss and offer 25 percent reinsurance on her.
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San Francisco
Tahiti
Europe
Storm wreaks havoc across Pittsburgh area after yesterday’s blizzard
Telegraph and telephone wires lie down across Buller McKeesports Greensburg Johnston and other river towns. Snow and rain caused heavy damage to roofs trees and fences with numerous accidents but no deaths. Streetcar service slowly returns as crews begin weeks of restoration work. East End districts show extensive wreckage.
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Pittsburg
Buller
McKeesports
Greensburg
Johnston
East
Epi
Interview with Kruger continued on war crimes and fate
Kruger denounces English conduct in the South African conflict, accusing Britain of violating the Geneva and Hague conventions. He claims Boers hold combatants, arms, and supplies to withstand prolonged fighting and praises shifts in British fortunes, expressing gratitude to providence for future imperial retreat.
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Cuba
Spain
de Wet
Cape Colony
Kruger
Murchure
Goudy
Steyn
Dewet
Alos
Botha
Transvaal
Che Capp
Nala
Afurey
Buer Commandoes
Bids Opened for Milwaukee Protected Cruiser Contract
Washington April 4 bids were opened for the Milwaukee cruiser contract. Union Iron Works San Francisco bid 2,825,000 for 36 months. Cramp & Sons Philadelphia submitted two options: 3,740,000 for 23 knot 9,700 ton cruiser with extra congressional appropriation. or 2,740,000 for an 8,800 ton slower 22 knot cruiser in 44 months. Bids referred to the board of construction.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Milwaukee
Long
Union Iron Works
San Francisco
Cramps & Sons
Philadelphia
Cramps
Department
Congress
Cramp
Pacifico Coast
Board of Construction
Aerialite Sighted Over Lima Town March Event
Lima Peru reports a brilliant aerialite seen on March 21 by Pi mental tell observers. It appeared as large as a full moon, moved northeasterly over the city before diving into the Pacific Ocean.
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Lima
Peru
Pimental
Pacific Ocean
Train Route Change Between Montana Points to Denver
Notice of a single change of cars between Montana points and Denver and eastern Colorado on the Northern Pacific Burlington route via Billings and Alliance Neb. Indicates good train service and directs inquiries to the Northern Pacific agent for further information.
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Montana
Denver
Colorado
Norern Pacific-Burlington
Billings
Alliance
Neb
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INTER
Butte
Mont
P. Bradley
3Rd Avenue
Royal Employment and Collecion Agency
W. Granite
Inter Mountain
Plymouth Rock Eggs
South
Main Street
Chas. L. Smith & Co
West Chanite St
M. A. Berger
Inter Mountain Office
W. Bilver. Com
Anaconda
Levi Hughes
Standard Office
Hornet Street
Fourniture
Brinck
West Park Street
Oeschil
Por Sale
Taquie
Gunderson's
Meaderville
Hagel Block
E. Granitest
J. M. Reynolds
New Post
Board of Engineers
Free
Geo
Earl Smalley
Park City
Butte Exchange Furniture Company
Weat Broadway
Weat
Huy
Exchange
Cedarine Furniture
Poliwh
J. Chauvin
Mai
G. D. Bryant
Broadway
Hall Bros
McMillan & Floyd
Montana Chattel Mortgage Co
Office
Butt
Shields Avenue
Alex Hall
East Broadway
Idaho
West Side
Rarge
South Front
Idaho Land
Idaho Colony Company
Rich Cell
J. J. Chambers
Montana Street
Conroy & Morley
M. Wace East
Opticians
Durfee and
Purcey
W. Galena
Ellis Brothers
Baltimaire Block
W. Shier
Weinberg Bros, & Epstein
Ownley Block
Abstract Stract Company
Ravalli County Abstract Company
Hamilton, Mont
Bitter Root Valley
Ravalli County
North
Wyoming
Wiliam Young
Galena Street
Reynolds & McDowell
4¢ & Broadway
Telephone 39
Madam Guy
Corner Park
Editha
Idaho Street
Mazie
Rombauer, Assayer
Carney & Hand Street
N, Washington
Esat
Lutte
Hazel Earle
West Park
Stetters
Butte Teamsters’ Union No. 16
Gay
Teamsters’ Union No. 15
James Stickeen
McCanrick
James Sticken
Butte Workingmens’ Union of
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Workingmens’ Union No
Sheriff's. Sale
A. Clark
J. Ross Clark
William Wileson
Alyira Y. Wilson
Clare Bien
Marguerite Clague
Silver Bow
State of
Bummit Valley
William ‘Wilson
James B. Furey
Silver Bow County
P. L. Miller
J. D. McGregor
Ontario Veterinary College
Toronto
Canada
Marlow's
South Main Street
Jamesons
A. Algendre
Paria
Adiresa
Newbro Drug Co
Pole Agente
Montina
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