Alarming concentration of wealth across the United States
The piece cites Chauncey M. Depew and a Chicago American claim that seven men Morgan and others dominate vast U S wealth. It questions whether wealth concentration will erode democracy, compares to historical collapses, and weighs trusts, socialism, and potential shocks to the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey M. Capen
United States
Chicago American
Morgan
Rockefeller
Hill
Hanna
Harriman
Stillman
Dill
America
J. Pierpont Morgan
Backle
Paper Tariff, Trusts and Newspaper Costs Debate
In testimony the author notes tariff driven paper costs rise by more than 4.8 million annually for newspapers. He contrasts a protected monopoly with competitionless trusts, calling for tariff reform to curb extortionate pricing while criticizing press silence on the issue.
Dismissal of Suit Over Mules for British Army in South Africa
In New Orleans Judge Parlange dismisses the Boer suit to halt shipment of mules and horses to the British army, ruling US courts had no jurisdiction as transactions occurred under private citizenship and in neutral territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
South Africa
Judge Parlange
United States Superior Court
Parlange
United States
Window glass plants to close in Slut Diwan town Pittsburgh
Officials announced on April 17 that all window glass plants in Slut Diwan Pittsburgh will close on May 41 despite earlier reports. A wage scale conference for the industry will occur within a week to ten days, involving the Window Workers association and the American Window Glass company. The report references wage talks and factory shutdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Window G Workers’ Association
American Window Glass Company
Paper Trust testimony praised as public benefit by Times official
The New York World editorializes on John Norris's Inter national Paper Trust testimony before the Industrial Commission. Norris argues eighteen years of falling newsprint prices benefited the public by lowering production costs and enabling larger editions. he cites past duties on wood pulp and paper and quotes leaders on cost savings and export paper plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York World
John Norris
New York Times
Industrial Commission
International Paper Trust
Norris
News Prine
Congresa
Pap Trust
Independent Mills
William A. Russell
Mansachusetts
Combine
Battle drift of 10000 troops threatens Liu Huilu stand
London dispatch reports General von Gyle leading 5600 German and 3000 French troops toward Liu Huilu within 120 miles of Paotingfu. Liu Huilu, with about 10000 men, refuses retirement, inviting Allied forces to compel action as part of broader indemnity, pacification, and mission-related claims across China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuter Telegram Company
Peking
von Gyle
Liu-Huilu
Liu- Kuan-Ting
Pao-ting-fu
Liu
Waldersee
Daily Mail
Russia
Japan
Vaya
Odessa
The
Standard
Corea
United States
Corean
Washington
France
China
Relief for letter carriers coats and vests proposed
Washington April 17—A plan drafted by Superintendent Machen to ease summer wear for free delivery letter carriers was signed by Postmaster General Smith. The order allows light gray chambray shirts or loose blouses with uniformity at each office. Toledo April 15—Archbishop Treland and about 200 Catholic clergymen dedicated St Patrick's church in Mill. The $200,000 edifice drew wide attention. Bloemfontein April 15—Reports say former President Steyn’s health is failing and he urged Boers to surrender immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Machen
Smith
Toledo
Treland
St Paul, Mill
W Worstmann
Cleveland
Foley
Detroit
United States
St. Patrick’s Church
Sucrender
Bloemfontein
Steyn
Comimaude
Imsaadiatgda
China to raise 300 million in gold for indemnity
Peking reports a committee of ministers believes China can raise 300 million dollars in gold without exhausting resources. The panel notes other indemnity resources may exist and favors withdrawal of foreign troops from Peking as besieged ministers hope for their arrival. New York dispatch cites state department resistance to large indemnity cuts and Rockhill urging moderation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Committee of Ministers
China
New York
Herald
Washington
State Department
Rockhill
Panama talks delay marks strategic shift in treaty plan
April report notes Secretary Hay will first gauge Senate support before resuming negotiations with Great Britain on a new treaty. He aims for a basis acceptable to both the U S executive and Britain, hoping to avoid a repeat of the Hay Pauncefote stalemate. Pauncefote may delay departure until Senate sentiment clarifies, while no formal quid pro quo is agreed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Panama
Senate
Hay
United States Senate
Great Britain
Ray
State Department
Lord Pauncefote
London
Pauncefote
United States
Church Circles Readings and Epworth Topic
Bells Hurbert will read the Epworth League Sunday evening with the topic Walking With Jesus. The praise service at Clinton Street home of A Cooley will be led by W J Eo. The weekly News notes a growing groceries wagon plan and continues old plans through summer by W O Willits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bells Hurbert
Epworth League
Jesus
Cooley
Clinton Street
W. J. Eo
April Showers Bring News From Local Voices
A collage of items from April weather to city happenings includes pension gains for Hon. Perry Mayo of Batfle and notices of bank meetings in Grand Rapids, patent grant for Frank Hodges of Battle Creek, obituaries for Mrs. Mary Mooney of Jackson and Mrs. John Marshall of De Witt, and reports of county auditors, court appeals, and business transfers in Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Mayo
Batfle Eaehen
Susan Halsey
Monroe Street
Michigan Banker's Association
Grand Rapide
Frank W. Hodges
Battle Creek
Mary Mooney
Jackson
John Marshall
E. J. Marshall
de Witt
Glinton County
Matt Martin
Osborne Harvesting Machine Co
State Federation of Women's Club
Ann Arbor
B. Rogers
Detroit
J.B. da
Rand
Board of County Auditors
Roth ya*Jacobs
Justice Parks
Homer
Leonard Conortright
Jay L. Cortrite
Clarence
Sarah Jennings
Albert M. Santer
Marengo
Territorial Road
James Henry
John D. Henry
Leo
J. M. Willison
Emily M. Willison
Aorea
Pennttald
Martha Hulett
Owen L. Hubbard
Marshall
PERSONALS IN CHARLOTTE AND VICINITY UPDATE
Mrs Solman visits Jackson. Mrs M Furlong of Chicago in the city. Charles Cuatt of Union City visiting D W Moore. Miss Margaret Zanger with Battle Creek relatives. George Darling from Chicago returns home. Mrs Mary Westfall comes from New York rest. George Gladstone leaves Sheridan & Hutch barber for Petoskey. Minnie Waltz of Chicago guests W A Waltz. Mrs M E Upton and Earl Arnold of Hastings visit E R Washburn in Marengo then head to Boston. Bert Rose of Voronna to reside here. Local families return from southern trip. Several residents travel for business, church, or social events. Toledo & Northwestern railroad interest grows with inspection tour by Joseph Taylor of Owosso. roadbed scouting from Charlotte to Dock Lake, earlier grading paused due to finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Westfall
New Rest
New York
George Gladstone
Sheridan & Hutchin
Petoskey
Minnie Waltz
Chicago
Sir
W. A. Waltz
M. E. Upton
Earl Arnold
Hastings
Neb
E.R. Washburn
Marengo
Boston
Ernest Burnham
Battle Creek
Will Seymour
A. E. Scribner
Grand Rapids
G. M. McGee
Albion
Sheriff Willams
Toledo
Charlotte
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Pattison
John J. DeShane
Saginaw
Royal Arcanum
FP. W. Dicky
Jackson
O. R. Hallam
Coldwater
United States
A. H. Anson
Homer
W. H. Porter
Dalrymple
L. L. Ranwick
Ann Arbor
8. K
H. H. Arms
E. H. Grant
John W. Bailey
Katherine Bailey
Ebil, Murphy
Fred Dowcett
A. L. Dixon
Toronto Canada
Alberteon
Athens
W.A. Baker
Madison Wis
Howard Smiley
Kalamazoo
Eugene Davis
Battls Creek
Toledo & Northwestern Railroad
Joseph Taylor
Owosso
Charlotte Thiy
Dock Lake
Real estate transfers and local baseball notices
Real estate transfers list numerous parcels with buyers such as Joseph Gunn, William Murphy, Richard Lazams, and George Gatling across Battle Creek, Albion, Marengo, and nearby townships, with prices including 600, 700, 125, and 3,000 dollars. The Albion Olivet College base ball team schedules a game in Battle Creek on May 27, and the high school team faces Albion in May. A guardian show cause order is issued by the supreme court in the case against the Calhoun Judge referenced in Marengo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun County Abstract Company
Birdssy M. Brown
Joseph Gunn
Bedford
Cornelius de Vhege
William G. Murphy
Calhoun Street
Battle Creek
Frederick Morley
Richard Lazams
Burlington
James B. Thornton
Chris R. Esch
Homer
Melvin A. Roga
Charles M. Ross
Nichols &Shepard
Clarissa L. Foots
Hampton Trinigon
Athens
Eunice E. Mills
Anthony N. Buchner
Mills
Edith E
Wakehorn
Herschel Waters
Cliff
Elizabeth I
Reid
George Reid
Convia
Harvey T. Dann
Leonard O. Andretys
Eckford
Laura A. Lacey
George F. Gatling
Adella A. Comstock
Frank P. Glazier
Porter Street
Albion
Albion and Olivet College
Monuday
Supreme Court
Hsich
Cslhony
Pegule vi van Byckle
Marenga
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wapaper
Tolstoi
Cuba
Sam Ian
Pere. Mitter
Toronto
Watlifax
Imperial Bank
Bank of Commerce
Meadville
Frank Major
Daniel J. Kehoe
Major
Daniel McGrath
Titusville
Carter
Richards
United States Supreme Court
Oberlin M. Carter
United States Penitentiary
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Savannah
Slut Diwan
Topeka
Carri¢ Nation
Medicine Lodge
Kroger
Paris
D’ Vata+ fette
Mr. Wrager
LIC
Ausly
Massillon
Ile Buford Stord
W.O. Willits
Largest
Bert
George 3. Woolfly
Marshall Township
Lynn House
State Street
Weat
James J. Fahey
Howard Williams
Williams
Charles Halsey
Folding Bath Tub Company
Battle Creek Woodmens
Marshall Camp
A. B. Atwater
F.P. Me. Donald
Michigan Central
Mary OL
Lathrop
Myra Young
G. H. White
Powell
J.O. Kenoble
George DeMond
Cincinnati
Calhoun Co
C. L. Cook
Lillian Phelps
Cansada
Julius A. Anna
United States Court
Swan
Homer Banking
Ve. van Raden & Wheeler
New York City
M. H. Nichols
Messrs. Portex and Witsor
Lloyd Farnam
Cincinnati Northern Railroad
Nina Ball
Freed
North
Jefferson Street
Pope
Methodist Church
van Wert
Farnay
Newa
Bert Rosé
Voronna
Stuart
Marie
Katherine Caffery
Renetta Hoffman
Lillian Smyth
Bessie Walta
Florence Holmes
Lelia Fox
Ypsilanti
E. E. Page
South Haven
Anna Corrigan
Simons
Emmy Hay
Mason
John Hay
H. M. Merrill
Wadé
Cox
Arm & Hammér
Atda
Der
J. S. Cox, SR
Washington Market
Samuel O. Moors
William G. Murphey
W. H. Mohr
A. U. Mohr
Tekoneha
Alice E. Merchant
Floyd L. Hannan
Berda
Leroy
Charles B. Hall
W. H. Beilins
Henderson & Hall
Donthy Miller
Eliza E. Miller
Lee
Frank J. Porter
Russell A. Hart
Abraham B. Hoyt
Said Clark
Genvis
N. W
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