Harriman Gains Control as Vanderbilt Empire Falls
New York August 17 Harriman moves to seize Vanderbilts vast New York Central holdings and gain control of over 12 000 miles of railway with an option on 50 million dollars of stock at 150 a share. Harriman’s brokers reportedly secure major Central securities and his influence prompts leadership changes as Wall Street notes his power behind boards and the potential to shape rates across a vast transcontinental network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vanderbilts
New York Central
Edward H. Harriman
Harriman
Vanderbilt
Napoleon
Union Pacific Road
Treasury
West’ Shore
New York Central Lines
W.H. Newman
W. C. Brown
New York Central’ Board
Railroad Board
Wall Street
Illinois Central
Central Pacific
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Ogden
Union Pacific
Omaha
Chicago
Ilnois Central
Central of Georgia
Tidewater
New Orleans
Galveston
Gulf Ports
Atlantic
Pennsylvania
Santa Fe
Pacific Coast
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harriman Lines
Oregon Short Line
Oregon Railroad and Company
Illinois’ Central
Harrids
Harriman plans four billion dollar holding company for New York Central lines
The plan aims to create a court proof holding company to control the New York Central system including Lake Shore Michigan Central Big Four and allied roads. The Vanderbilts resist citing prior court actions against Northern Securities and may oppose Harriman acquiring their stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central
Northern Securities Company
Harriman
Vanderbilts
Lake Shore
Michigan Central
New York Central Lines
Encampment Takes Up Business of Grand Army
Delegates at the national Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Salt Lake City set committees, heard the commander-in-chief address, and nominated officers. Nevius praised reconciliation with Confederate veterans and reported 1907 members in good standing at 220,616 with 8,539 suspended. Civil War survivors numbered 620,985 and pension outlays reached 162 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Grand Army of the Republic
Nevius
Women’s Relief Corps
Army Nurses
Daughters of Veterans
Naval War Veterans
Nevins
Atlanta
Clement A. Evans
United Confederate Veterans
Denison
Texas
Birmingham
Ala
Saloon pair plead guilty in gambling raid case
Harry Swift and Lare Gierhardt admitted renting rooms for gambling at a Calhoun street saloon. Each fined $15 plus costs totaling $50 and promised to run a legitimate business. A roulette wheel remains for court disposal as motion to destroy is planned. Rudolph Gerberding jailed sixty days and fined $5 for chicken theft from Mike Spitz. Joe Swain stole shoes from Martin Quigley and paid $5 with thirty days. John White, intoxicated, fined $1 with suspended sentence if he leaves the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Swift
John W. Eggeman
Lare Gierhardt
Calhoun Street
City Court
Skelton
Rudolph Gerberding
Mike Spitz
Spitz
Gerberding
Joe Swain
Martin Quigley
John White
Montpelier
Sprinkler Alarm Triggers Second false Call at Fox Building
A sprinkler system at the Fox building northeast corner of Calhoun and Jefferson caused a second false alarm. The system reportedly "sprang" Sunday evening and again today, prompting a call to the fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Calhoun and
Jefferson Street
Department
Stepp Improves After Lake Shore Accident
Noah Stepp of Kingsland or Montpelier was struck by a Lake Shore train in the yards early Monday morning, suffering a fractured skull and remaining in a dangerous condition. He is reported to be slightly improving at St. Josephs Hospital today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Stepp
Kingsland
Montpelier
St. Joseph's Hospital
Avery
Hoosier Folk Draw Flathead Home Steads
Northern Indiana residents win Flathead Indian reserve homesteads in the Aug 14 drawing led by Joseph Furay of Warsaw with a long list of Indiana winners and their assigned numbers from diverse cities including Muncie Indianapolis Greencastle South Bend and Lafayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Wm. H. Howe
Indianapolis
Edward McGuinnes
Bedford
George Coulson
Thornton
Oscar Phillips
Noblesville
A. K. Metler
John M. Stevens
Rushville
Thos. Shipley
E. Hopkins
Elkhart
S. H. Beebe
Pierceton
Aaron Krietzer
Angela
J. A. Repass
New Augusta
Edith G. Brackenridge
Lafayette
Richard W. Lyte
Valparaiso
J. A. Spend
Lagrange
Jesse M. Jones
Cataract
Stewart
P. Williamson
Logansport
Mary Tarr
Hartford City
Charles G. Kingevill
Hammond
John G. Gartin
Russville
Allen Coggenhall
Richmond
Harry P. Trout
John B. Mager
Garrett
William F. Vance
Batesville
Murray W. Bond
Sanborn
John R. Beard
Fredericksburg
Rufus T. Murnahan
Owensville
Fort Wayne man awaits number in Idaho land drawing
Martin W. Meyer of 2510 Oliver street, Fort Wayne, is the only local resident reported to have drawn a Coeur d'Alene reservation farm. He awaits further west news to learn his number, with low numbers guiding a possible westward homestead effort and high numbers dampening the prospect. Meyer, a carpenter, recently returned to Fort Wayne after fourteen years away, having lived in Seattle and applying for Coeur d'Alene, Flat Head, and Spokane draws. He notes about 200 Coeur d'Alene claims, 500 Flat Head, and 40 Spokane agriculturally valuable sites, while most timber and mining lands require substantial funds to profitably develop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin W. Meyer
Oliver Street
Fort Wayne
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
The
Sentinel
Meyer
the Sentinel
Elizabeth Meyer
Seattle
Flat Head
Spokane
Ready for a Fresh Outbreak and Panama Canal Stakes
The article argues that completion of the Panama Canal in 1916 will require major preparation. It warns against wasting hundreds of millions on the canal without improving interior waterways and harbors or understanding target markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
Canal
Taft Names John W. Sale Census Deputy for Indiana District
President Taft announces John W. Sale as deputy for Indiana twelfth district covering Allen Whitley DeKalb Noble Lagrange and Steuben counties. Sale praised for qualification and recommended by Beveridge after initial bid by C W Biederwolf. Sale travels west briefly then will focus on census duties starting early 1910.
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Indiana
Taft
John W. Sale
Allen
Whitley
DeKalb
Noble
Lagrange
Steuben
Sale
Beveridge
C. W. Biederwolf
Fort Wayne
Census Bureau
West
Dry Conditions Cut Taxpayers In Twelfth District
Deputy Traveling Collector Sharp reports in the Twelfth revenue district nine counties in Indiana show 624 government taxpayers for the coming year down from 735. Of Allen county's 355 taxpayers, 302 are liquor retail sellers including drug stores, with several blind tigers operating. The district also lists 22 malt liquor retailers, 6 wholesale malt liquor dealers, 5 wholesale liquor dealers, and 26 retail oleomargarine sellers.
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United States
Indiana
Sharp
Allen County
Adams, Wells
Huntington
Kosciusko
Elkhart
Fort Wayne Travel Impresses Indiana Lighting Chief
Charles F. Dietrich president of Indiana Lighting, visiting Fort Wayne from New York, praises the city amid push and notes paving repairs planned for fall or spring. He tours local properties with Samuel Murdock and S. E. Mulholland, touring Lima yesterday and northern Indiana cities next. Mrs. Dietrich and Mrs. Murdock accompany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Dietrich
Indiana Lighting Company
New York
Fort Wayne
S. E. Mulholland
Dietrich
Lima
Indiana
Alfred E. Dietrich
8S. E. Murdock
Young man shoots self after attempting to buy revolver
In a store incident a young man Bettie bought a revolver after verifying cartridges. He placed a cartridge to his chest and pulled the trigger, wounding himself. He was rushed to St Joseph's hospital where surgeons removed the bullet beneath his shoulder blade. the lung was pierced and pneumonia risk noted. He sent a long farewell letter to his florist father and was not immediately examined by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rettic
Tettic
T Hie
Bettie
Herber
James Brown
Haller
Joseph Lill
I. E. Morris
J. F. Delaney
St. Joseph's Hospital
Bullet
H. A Duemling
Duemling
Morris
Hettie
Rettie
South Bend
W. D. Rettie
Lafayette Street
Charles
Marjorie
Yeggs Leave a Timely Warning
Burglars forced a rear window at the laundry building and placed a ladder against it. An explosion occurred, a burnt fuse was found, and soap spattered cracks. The robbers, inept or semi professional, paused to smother the fire and left a warning. The safe could not be opened. about $40 was inside.
Anniversary Sale Promotes Wide Stock and Low Prices
The notice touts a 9c sale during the store’s 57th anniversary, highlighting a broad range of articles, high grade goods, and extraordinary low prices. It promises equal care for both small and large purchases.
Make Up Your List From This Ad
A pasted shopping list ad covers numerous household items and groceries with prices in cents. Items include Borax soap denatured alcohol Muriatic acid Emery flour whiting bronze powders fly paper bottle ammonia Putnam dye Joss sticks and more. The list lists brands and unit prices, hinting at a general store sale catalog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Quitores
Bird Seed Apne
Young Bettie Recovers From Wound Amid Family Forgiveness
Young Bettie shows rapid progress toward recovery with clear signs of healing and forgiveness within the family, indicating a strong desire to live. Earl Richey of Bluffton, son of William Richey, was badly cut on the face by a large pet dog while being fed, with potential permanent scarring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie
Earl Richey
William Richey
Bluffton
Andersonian Finds Riches in Klondike Gold Dust Fame
Jonas Blair, longtime Anderson resident, has spent four years in the Klondike and arrived in Seattle with about $800,000 in gold dust. Police arrested him as a vagabond before he could change from mining camp clothes. Blair plans to return to Anderson promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas Blair
The
Klondike
Anderson
Ind
Seattle
Exposition City
Blair
Klondyke
Banks Worldwide Report Request From Controller Murray
Cashiers of every state and private bank were asked to furnish information on deposits numbers depositors interest rates and minimum deposits for the June 30 close. The data supports the national monetary commission's report on bank resources and liabilities submitted April 28. John Studabaker, reputedly the oldest financier in Indiana, marked his ninety second birthday at Bluffton on Sunday despite weak health.
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Murray
Washingon
National Monetary Commission
John Studabaker
Indiana
Bluffton
Studabaker
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Peru
Belle Childs
Columbus
Lillian Dinius
Roanoke
Marshall Taylor
Elbert R. Cecil
Muncie
Frank S. Cook
Charles Woodmansee
R. T. Goodlet
Robison R. Russell
Martinsdale
John McCammon
Letts
Richard Crowell
Rensselaer
Reuben Griest
Winona Lake
Henry F. Wise
Delphi
Edward ©. Berg
Williston
Nasby FE. Hume
Samuel Daniel
Hoymera
David O. Reasoner
Upland
Walter C. Bunker
Marion
John W. Denney
Gas City
B. F. Curragh
New Albany
Almon J
Gilbert
Fred M. Murdick
Warsaw
Laura McCord
Arthur Richard
Bennett's Switch
Joseph M. Patrick
M. W. Meyer
Drynesg
CF Dietrich
Lucius Rettic
Coney Island
L. W. Rettic
Ankenbruck
Lenz
Coney Island Cafe
Joe Lietenguth
Yeggs
Ethel
Munyon
Ogen
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Dressler
Eastman
Leininger
Colgate Colossal
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Moos
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