Noted Fees Hit Lawyers and Executives in Big Money Era
New York reports reveal record attorney fees and top executive salaries, with James B. Mill earning 1.4 million for settling Carnegie Frick disputes and Joseph H Choate receiving 29,000 for a Supreme Court argument. Other large sums include 290,000 for Willam Guthrie and 80,000 for Dr Adolph Loreng.
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Dureial
Fes
New York
James B. Mill
Andrew Carnesie
Henry C. Frick
United States Steel Corporation
Dill
van Norden
Dilla
Willam D. Guthrie
Henry Ht. Plant
Tis Fee
Joseph H. Choate
Great Haition
United States Supreme Court
London
Choate
Shay! Thy
John J. Parsons
D. H. Hill
Hiewux
Chauncey M. Depew
New York Central Railroad Company
Equitable Safe
W. Bourke Cockran
Samuel Intermyer
Adolph Loreng
Vienna
Leyalty
Edward
Prince of Wales
Prince Louis of
Hattenberg
Walter C. Browning
Philadelphi
C. L
Browning
Magee
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins University
Howard A. Kelly
Johns Hopkins Hospital
A. McLane Tiffany
Wes
W. Chambers
Chicago
C. T. Parks
New York City
Varapaites
L. F. Loree
Tock Island
Aulary
Samuel Spencer
Southern Railroad
Tut
Satalter
Milton J. Smith
Louisville & Nurhelstey Nithrocd
Himell
Charles A. Hays
Southern Pacific
Grand Transk
Grand ‘Trunk City
Banka
James Stillman
Nationality Bank
Henry
Havemeyer
American Sugar Herning Company
William BG. Corey
Admiral Dewey
Gen. Chafee
Ata
Toller
Strike Threatens Death of Rich Man in Lafayette Mystery
Cincinnati conference to decide on a regional railroad strike as engineers firemen and other unions push for higher wages and shorter hours. Reports claim a possible general strike if demands aren’t met. talks involve multiple railroads amid rising discontent. Meanwhile Lafayette, Indiana investigates the death of James Sharp, a 70 year old bachelor worth $380000, with rumors of a woman seen near his home.
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Scripps-Meltue
Cincinnati
Lalé
Bollerman
Cincinnnati
Hamilton & Dayton
Queen & Crescent
Louisville & Narnville Railways
Cincinati Southern
Big Four
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
the & Lafayette, Inn
New
James Sharp
Ana
Sharp
Train Killed Circus Man Charles Clawson Identified
Charles Clawson of Elkhart Indiana was identified as the man killed by a Pennsylvania railroad engine near Plainville. He had joined Robinson's circus last spring, left recently at Southern Pines NC, and was last seen walking the railroad tracks near Terrace Park winter quarters. A witness from Plainville stated the victim did not hear the approaching freight.
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Cincinnati
Pennsylvania Railroad
Plainville
Charles Clawson
Elkhart
Ind
Robinson's Circus
Southern Pines
N.C
Belday
Terrace Park
J. G. Robinson
Charles Smith
Cisneon
Miners to Convene 1S Annual UMWA Call
The United Mine Workers of America set the 1S annual convention for January 15 at Tomlinson Hall. About 100 delegates will attend. No meeting with coal mine operators this year. W. J. Lewis and W. B. Wienn returned from the Minneapolis AFL meeting. Harriet Stein and Miss Reid attended as stenographers and delegates from Stenographers' and Bookkeepers No. 11597. Mitchell delayed by General Executive Board meeting.
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United Mine Workers of America
Tomlinson Hall
John Mitettett
Misa Reid
Thdlanapons
Mitchell
General Executive Board
Wilh Mor
Car Turned Over In Elgin to Corbettville Road Collision
A late morning crash between an Elgin and Corbettville bound vehicle on the Aurora Elgin Chicago line left the car overturned and nine Elgin occupants traveling to work injured. The wreck, described as a complete wreck, occurred in Elgin city limits and authorities reported casualties but details were scarce.
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Secippe McHue Prean Association
Eltin
Ill
Elgin
Baby Named After Pastor At Center Of Washington Suit
In a Washington D C equity case, Charlee C Bassett sues claiming her child with Rev Lawrence Hunt is a result of an affair with Hunt who was pastor of a Presbyterian church. The incident involved Bassett and Hunt in Atlantic City and Paris letters reveal a plan to marry when free. Witnesses describe Bassett denying birth and Hunt’s efforts to influence public figures.
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Washington
Ine District Equity Court
Fancie Roe Rassett
Ire
Arkansas
Charlee C. Basset
Taurence Hunt
Brooklyn
Uri
Cohumida Melshts Church
Washington, D.C
Lawrence Hunt
Basset
Morsey
Dell. Mitchel
Mrs. Bassett
Elizbeth Rutherford
Bia. Rutherford
Baseii Wk
Fng
Stone
Bursett
Bassett
Mr. Hunt
Alanis City
Ates
John G. Gibson
Hunt
Falrentht
Atlantic City
Bas- Bell
Chester
Buasetta
Albermarle
Sibermarle
Nels Milea's London fame beyond vaudeville
Nels Milea gains success in London through unique stage presence with striking figure and attire rather than vaudeville acts. He markets his stylish image to attract audiences, building a distinct reputation in this theater scene.
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Nels Milea
London
Nels
GAYETY BUFFET FEOMLES COAL AND CEMENT CO
Fragmented advertisement text references a coal and cement company, oil blends, and a contact invitation. The readable parts indicate an originator notice offering a free book and address details for Dr. D. M related to a medical topic.
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Feomles Coal and Cement CO
16 Logsiten Brow’ Fuel Company
Bears in Maine Wise Animals and an Old Hunter Tale
A Maine tale recalls a mother bear felling a tree to reach a dead cub, then wrecking a wagon after the cub’s death. In Passadunky villagers debate courage. a hunter argues bears show more drama than men, recalling a bear using a spruce to topple a wagon for food.
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Bangor
Passadumkeug
Wisman
Bors
New York
Fenny
Stn Betts
Peletiah Jones
Mmase
Revenge Follows Wild Ride After Tragic Collision
A rugged teller recalls a dramatic pursuit after a wreck on the road. A car hoots dust, a machine costs a fortune, and a vengeful figure chases the beetle of fear. The old bar and its cub are central, with a pursuit ending in wreckage and a vow to track down the culprit.
Captured Train Robber After Passenger HoldUp
Kansas City reports a lone bandit aboard a Chicago and Alton train between Slater and Glasgow last night after passengers were held in the smoking car. A struggle ensued when conductor E B ileyward confronted him, and passengers subdued the robber on the rear sleeper. The fugitive gave the name Claude Randall but pockets suggest Clyde Trumart. jailed at Glasgow, believed to have stolen $2,000 in cash and jewelry. The bandit denied robbing the Golden State Limited two weeks earlier.
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Scrippe-Mekies
Kansas City
E. B. Ileyward
Chicago & Alton
St. Louis
Slater
Glasgow
Pascengera
Red Line
Claude Randall
Clyde Trurhart
Glangow
Golden State
Whitney named passenger and traction head for two lines
W. B. Whitney is appointed central passenger and freight agent for the Indiana Columbus and Eastern Traction Company and the Lima and Toledo Traction Company. The announcement comes from the office of D. G. Edwards vice president in charge of traffic. Whitney assumes duties in December.
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Whitney
Indiana, Columbus 4 Eastern Traction Company
Lima & Toledo Traction Company
D. G. Edwards
Trafic
Sir
Ims
Dee
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