First Steel Trust Idea Recounted By Schwab At Hearing
Schwab testifies before the Stanley committee about the 1899 Carnegie Steel dinner that included J P Morgan and E H Harriman. He describes proposing a steel manufacturers' equalizing plan and exchange of cost sheets, and says Morgan helped outline the trust concept. He claims he did not pursue further actions.
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Jy. P. Morgan
E. H. Harriman
Steel Trust
Steel. Trust
Aanetay
Strewsr
Iden Klweg Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Stanley Committee
Trust
Carnegie Steel Company
J. P. Morgan
B. Y H. Harriman
Gleen Mills Exchange
Morgan
Carnegie
Dockmen Strike Halts Over Hundred Ships in London
London august 4 more than a hundred ships are tied up due to the dockmen strike. Arbitrators seek a settlement by saturday to avert widespread transportation disruption across the port.
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London
Birthday of Oldest Peer in Britain
London August 4 The birthday of the Earl of Wemyss the oldest member of the House of Lords draws wide notice. At 98 he stays mentally keen drives a car shoots and fishes writes books and pursues sculpture. A noted patriot he led a volunteer corps for decades and upholds a doctrine of national pessimism while defending public causes. He opposed a bill restricting inebriates arguing Englishmen should drink when they wish.
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London
House of Lords
Earl of Wemyss
Earl
Westminster
Lord Wemyss
Lugley Near Collapse After Verdict In Wife Murder Case
San Francisco August 4 Anna Lugley a mentally distressed wife who killed her husband is near collapse. The coroner jury ruled she shot the man while temporarily insane and she was released on a 100 dollar bail. A preliminary hearing before Police Judge Deasy is set for tomorrow.
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San Francisco
Anna Lugley
Terday
Deasy
British emigration party visits western Canada
A party of renowned British newspaper representatives sails to the west to gain first hand knowledge of western Canada. Organized by J Obed Smith assistant superintendent of emigration in Great Britain, he will join the tour of the western provinces.
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Western
Canada
Great Britain
J. Obed Smith
Local Firebug Strikes Shaffer Property on North Spruce
A barn owned by Mrs. Anna Shaffer of Wallowa county on North Spruce Street burned today in a suspected arson blaze. Firemen rushed to the scene but the structure was largely ruined. Workmen reported no one in or near the vacant property and noted a whirling draft suggesting petroleum was used. This follows another Shaffer property fire earlier in the week, prompting fears of a deliberate firebug with a grudge targeting her holdings.
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North Spruce Street
Anna Shaffer
Wallowa County
Shaffer
Harvests Nearing Completion In Ladd Canyon
August 3 report from Ladd Canyon notes farmers nearly finished with wild hay harvests and grain binding began. Huckleberries ripen there with families seeking them. Indian traffic for camus has declined due to overharvesting. Local residents share travel news including Mrs. Dick Peebler and children returning from Enterprise and Miss Kate Ashby’s visit with North Powder friends.
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Ladd Canyon
Camus
Dick Peebler
Enterprise
Eula Dough
Helen
Minnie Lineburger
Forrest Grove
Oregon
Kate Ashby
North Powder
Frankie Peebler
Renew Strife Over President In Mexican Politics
General Reyes announces a contending candidacy that could trigger renewed civil strife between Madero De La Barra and other leaders. Emily Gomez has been nominated by the anti re electionista party and would oppose Madero if Reyes withdraws abroad. The forecast favors Madero's election amid the factional contest.
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Reyés
Madero
de la Barra
Emily Gomez
Reyes
Gomez
Spokane Commerce Paralyzed by Main Electric Trunk Fire
Spokane August 4 The city lies paralyzed in commerce as Washington Water Power main trunks burn out after a short circuit. Fire department responds as flames shoot twenty feet. Newspapers cannot be issued and streetcar lines mills and plants are tied up.
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Spokane
Washington Water Power Company
Christian Workers Conference Opens at East Northfield
The General Conference of Christian Workers began its 25th annual session in East Northfield Mass with attendees from the United States Canada and Europe. Prominent speakers include Rev John A Hutton Glasgow Rev J Stuart Holden London Rev R A Torrey Pennsylvania and Rev G A Johnston Ross Cambridge England.
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East Northfield
Mass
General Conference of Christian Workers
Dwight L. Moody
United States
Canada
Europe
John A. Hutton
Glasgow
J. Stuart Holden
London
R. A. Torrey
Pennsylvania
G. A. Johnston Ross
Cambridge
England
Pacific Highway Convention Opens in Portland With Noted Speakers
The Pacific Highway convention began a two day session in Portland with large attendance from commercial and automobile clubs and other good road supporters from British Columbia to southern California. Governors Hay of Washington and West of Oregon are among speakers on the program, entertained by the Portland Commercial Club.
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Portland
Ore
Pacific Highway Convention
British Columbia
California
Hay
Washington
West
Oregon
Portland Commercial Club
Odd Fellows to Meet in Indianapolis for Grand Lodge
Governor Marshall and former Vice President Fairbanks will welcome Independent Order of Odd Fellows delegates assembling in Indianapolis for the sovereign grand lodge convention. A large U.S. and Canada visitor turnout is anticipated with a tour to the Odd Fellows Home at Greensburg as a key feature.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Marshall
Prep
Fairbanks
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Sovereign
Grand Lodge of the Order
United States
Canada
Odd Fellows
Greensburg
Taft Veto Likely Overridden As Tariff Bills Move
Washington on August 4 reports Taft plans a veto of the wool tariff revision and Underwood cotton bill remain in play. Dwight, the house whip, rushed calls for absent Republicans to oppose passage over a presidential veto. Democrats and Republicans sense a coalition of Democrats and progressive Republicans may push both measures past Taft.
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Taft
House
Senate
Coalition
Dent
Vito
Dwight
Tat
Winona
Washington
Taft veto considered to ease wool schedule dispute
Pendleton Oregonian reports Dan P. Smythe secretary of the state wool association says Oregon woolgrowers do not object to the La Follette wool bill but fear it will trigger further reductions in the wool schedule. They favor withholding legislation until the tariff board reports hoping to end agitation. Uncertainty harms the industry.
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Oregon
Taft
Dan P. Smythe
State Association
Pendleton
Oregonian
Smythe
Tafta
Tariff Board
Jewish Chautauqua Opens in San Francisco
The first summer assembly by the Jewish Chautauqua society opens in San Francisco today and runs until next Tuesday. Noted speakers include Dr. William Rosenau of Baltimore Dr. Henry Berkowicz of Philadelphia and Israel Cowen of Chicago.
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San Francisco
Cal
William Rosénau
Baltimore
Henry Berkowicz
Philadelphia
Israel Cowen
Chicago
Richmond Manhunt for Suspected Italian Kidnapper
Richmond California August 4 police led by Chief Arnold launched a manhunt for Tony Silviera a suspected Italian believed to have abducted 14 year old Bima Siours. authorities fear he may kill the girl if cornered before surrendering.
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Richmond
Cal
Bima Siours
Arnold
Tony Silviera
Lodge Officer Accused of Fund Misuse in St Paul
A report from St Paul details allegations that a Woodmen of the World lodge officer mismanaged funds. The claim lists improper handling and potential financial misconduct tied to the lodge’s finances.
War Clouds Over Berlin Deepens as Mediation Falters
Berlin reports say Russia acts as mediator but Franco German talks sink into pessimism. The Moroc negotiations have stalled with little progress and possible ministerial changes rumored while New York observers foresee an imminent broader conflict among France England and Germany.
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Berlin
Russia
Preas
Man Demands $10 Million From Morgan Then Detained
On August 4 Perey Passmore of Long Island walked into Pierpont Morgan’s office and demanded ten million dollars. Morgan’s assistants restrained him and he was thrown into the street. Passmore claimed to intend to hurt someone as doctors examined him later.
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New York
Perey Passomer
Long Island
Pierpont Morgan
Finander
Passmore
Brainstorn Sharps
Washington Commemorates Revenue Cutter Service Birth
Ceremonies at noon mark the birth anniversary across the Maine coast to Berings, honoring revenue cutter service ships and crews. Mrs. Ernest Morgan of North La Grande shows critical improvement after poison exposure in her garden. relatives from Pendleton arrived as her condition remains grave with severe swelling. Walter McCormack, Pendleton auto dealer, aided the troubled family as hospital status fluctuates. Kaiser Accei Bertin notes the US intention to appoint a successor to FLM's post amid election considerations.
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Washington
Revenue Cutter Service
Maine
Beringses
Maten
Revenue
Executive Office
Ernest Morgan
North la Grande
Pendleton
Morgan
Walter Mc Cormack
Mrs. Morgan
Bny. Morgan
Gotham Celebrates Admiral Tobo Arrival Parade
Citizens cheer as Admiral Tobo and party arrive in New York. Tom and Gaynor exchange official welcomes this morning with plans to visit Washington tomorrow as guests of honor. Circles note a formal uniform appearance and national sendoff events proceed.
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Cireer
New York
Momade
Admiral Togo received crowd outside City Hall
Crowds pressed Admiral Togo through New York streets on August 4 as he visited Mayor Gaynor. Dressed in full Japanese admiral uniform, he greeted supporters and later at Togo's Apartments at the Kulokarbocker hotel Gaynor returned the call.
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New York
Togo
Gaynor
Kulokarbocker Hotel
Welcome for Admiral Togo as Lusitania arrives in New York
Crowds line the Battery and docks to greet Admiral Togo aboard the Lusitania on arrival from London after the coronation. The ship passes through the Narrows as forts fire a salute and the harbor crowds cheer. He heads to Washington with officials, then returns to New York for five to six days of formal entertainment.
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Right Royal
Togs
United States
Canada
London
Lusitania
Togo
Washington
Hale
Aldes
Philadelphia
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Commission of Insurance of Minnesota
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