National Salt company receivers named in Trenton
In a Trenton hearing Chancellor Magic named Nathan Beardslee of Warsaw New York and Frank Z McDermott as receivers for the National Salt company also known as the salt trust. Receivers are empowered to operate the business while a bond of 60000 is filed. The trust carried extensive losses and large salt inventories with questions about past contracts and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Salt Trust
National Salt Company
Mens International Trust
Nathan Beardslee
Warsaw
N.Y
Frank Z. McDermott
Chancellor Magic
Chauncey H. Strickland
New York City
Dobson Good
Michigan Salt Company
Good
Thrice Blest Is Youth and Age’s Quiet Joy
Poem fragment praising balance of youth and age by Willis Leonard Clanahan. Ends with reflections on autumn and the calm, peaceful land of yesterday. Mentions ripe fields, streams, and reflecting sands as imagery of maturity and perseverance.
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Nfe
Yester
Willis Leonard Clanahan
Public Debt figures show September 1902 totals and cash
The Treasury department’s monthly public debt statement reports debt at end of September 1902 totaling 1 328 567 281 including interest bearing and non interest bearing components, with cash in treasury 1 315 429 548 and demand liabilities 944 176 164 leaving a cash balance of 371 263 394.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Treasury
General Fund
National Bank
Public Ownership Platform Advocates Nationwide Coal Control
The New York Democrats adopt a platform calling for national ownership and operation of anthracite coal mines. It argues eminent domain with past compensation, claiming state ownership best serves the people, relieves labor-capital conflicts, and stabilizes prices and employment. The text then shifts to a travelogue on desert reptiles and flora from Country Life in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Democrats
Pennsylvania
Desert Journey Through Arizona's White Sands and Black Ranges
A man travels across arid Arizona landscapes, crossing white sands and the black Malapath mountains, describing the desert terrain and the sense of isolation. The narrative notes harsh conditions, sparse vegetation, and the resilience needed to traverse this arid region.
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Desert
White Sands
Black Malapat Mountains
Arizona
Tomato crop suffers from weather rots and rising prices
The article notes widespread rot in tomatoes due to weather, shrinking supply and alarmingly rising prices. It laments sweet corn quality this year, describing it as thin and watery. It suggests factory sugar addition cannot replace natural sweetness, and asserts little corn carries genuine sweetness this season.
Great Steamship Combine Formed In New Jersey
The International Mercantile Marine company, with authorized capital of 120 million dollars, was incorporated in Trenton. Dominated by Americans led by Clem ent A. Griscom as president, the deal aligns with Britain on mail and transport and excludes German lines. The plan includes one half preferred stock, a 75 million dollar 4 1/2 percent bonus, and ownership of major lines like the White Star line, Red Star Line, Leyland line, and Atlantic Transport Line, with Morgan partners and Sir Clinton Dawkins among British officials.
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New York
International Mercantile Marine Company
Trenton
N. J
Clement A. Griscom
New Combine
International Navigation Company
Algo
A. Griscom
B. H. Baker
John I. Waterbury
George W. Perkins
W. J. Berwind
James H. Hyde
Charles Steele
W. J. Pirrie
J. Brice Ismay
Sir Clinton E. Dawkins
Henry Wilding
Charles ¥. Tervey
Co. A. Griscom
P. A
Widaner
George W. Perkine
Edward J. Berwind
Sir Clinton
Dawkins
W. J. Pirrig
J. Bruce Ismay
Charles ¥. Torrey
Red Starine
Leylandine
White Starine
Atlantic Transport Hne
Morgan & Co
Gerald Balfour
Board of Trade of Great Britain
Steele
Balfour
Cunard Line
Sir Clinton &. Dawkins
Maine
J. 8. Morgan & Co
Ministers Raid Hastings Gambling Rooms In Crusade
Ministers from Hastings stage a "slumming" crusade into John Benner’s gambling rooms above the Midway saloon. They confront deacons and church members at Harry’s place, hold prayers amid shouts, and vow to battle all disreputable resorts. Rev. L Bowman leads the effort, while the mayor faces mandamus to enforce city ordinances.
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Hastings, Neb
Hastings
John Benner
Midway Saloon
Rev. L. Bowman
Harry
Bowman
Rev. Bowman
Clarence J. Miles
Miss Helen Gladstone Brings Philanthropy to London Slums
London charity work by Helen Gladstone, daughter of the late prime minister, as warden of the Women's University settlement in Southwark. Her gentle yet purposeful approach mirrors her Cambridge and Newnham leadership, with ties to Mrs. Bramwell Booth, and a focus on advancing education for English women.
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London
Helen Gladstone
England
Southwark
Newnham College
Cambridge
Newnham
Nelson Square
Misa Gladstone
Mr. Gladstone
Miss Gladstone
Bramwell Booth
Salvation Army
Univer
Ife
Miss Clongi
Lingland
Boers Will Fight Again Declared By Young South African Visitor
A Minneapolis native who just arrived in Waterloo from South Africa predicts renewed warfare within five years between liberty-loving Dutch farmers and Britain after the Boers surrender. He says he built powder houses for the authorities there and speaks as a firsthand observer of colonial conflict.
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Warfary
Great Britain
Waterloo
Minneapolis
South Africa
Sup
Schneck
Rock Island
United States
New York
Koenigsberg
Germany
Bariin
Goon
Monster Convention to Meet in Omaha City
The Disciples of Christ, a 50 000 strong body, converge on Omaha for their international convention October 16 to 23. About 25 000 delegates and 25 000 visitors are expected, with 5 000 ministers and 200 pulpits. The Coliseum hosts the event, railroads offer special low fares, and street corner campaigns will extend preaching across the city. Missouri 171000 members leads among states, with Kentucky 118000, and Nebraska 18000. Key leaders and governors from several states will attend along with prominent ministers and lay figures.
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Church of Christ
Omaha
Neb
Army of the
Disciples of Christ
Alexander Campbell
John Smith
Barton W. Stone
Kentucky
United States
Canada
Coliseum
Missouri
Tom Keane
Jack Prince
Chicago
Raccoon
Waweh
Kansas
Arkansas
Tennessee
Uthels
Oklahoma
Gov. Stanley
Champ Clark
Benton McMillan
Gov
Bushnell
Ohio
Zack Sweeney
Turkey
Harrison
Supreme Court
Holcomb
Nebraska
Uttle
Payne
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Asa Ye
United States Salt Company of Ohio
National Suit Company
California
Iit
Dla
Chuck-walla
Planta
America
Great Steamship Combine
New Jersey
William Henry Barnes
A. J. Cassatt
Henry H. Houston
Joseph D. Potts
Philadelphia
Benjamin Brewster
William J. Sewall
Camden
Joseph 8. Swartz
Joseph 8
Imate
Miss Helen Gladstone
Statesman
Inings
Mrs. Gladstone
Janey
Texas
Michigan
The
Maud Hobson
Herbert Sleath
Sleath
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