Journal of Commerce Business Manager Details Subsidy Pressure
Alfred J. Dodsworth testified to the House Ship Subsidy Investigation Committee that attempts were made to purchase editorial support for ship subsidy. He cited offers from unknown parties of up to 10,000 and 40,000 dollars and noted past efforts involving the Spanish government and wartime contexts.
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Dodsworth
Spain
Washington
New Yorkournal of Commerce
E House
Alfred J. Dodsworth
E Journal of Commerce and
Comercial Bulletin
Lin
Paul G. Fourier
London
Central Passenger Association
Chicago
Yesteray
John W. Dodsworth
Journal of Commerce
Charles A. Connt
New York
Washngton
Court of Commerce
Camship Lines
Alfred W. Dodsworth
Tpeaque Journal of Commerce
John Ww
Publiaton
John Roach
Robin Alleges Morgan Responsible for Bank Closings in New York
Joseph G. Robin, once head of the Northern Bank, testified in bankruptcy proceedings that J P Morgan was the man behind the closures of the Northern Bank, Washington Savings Bank and Carnegie Trust Company. He accused Clark C Williams and hinted at a broader banking plot, while noting Rollins & Rollins in the state banking department affair.
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New York
Joseph G. Robin
Northern Bank
United States
Alexander
J. P. Morgan
Washington Savings Bank
Carnegie Trust Company
Robin
Clark C. Williams
Rollins & Rollins
Mr. Nicolls
State Ranking Department
Northern Bank of New York
Tennessee Coal and Iron
J. P. Mor
Weather report outlines cooler, cloudy spell ahead
Tonight and Friday bring generally cloudy skies and cooler temperatures. The forecast notes a cooler Friday with continued cloud cover.
Keith Celebrates Sixty Fifth Birthday In Theaters Empire
Benjamin F. Keith, famed theatrical manager, marks his 65th birthday in New York. A New England native, he started as a candy vendor with a traveling circus and opened a Boston dime museum. He helped pioneer vaudeville and now runs a chain of theatres from Boston to the Midwest.
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New York
Benjamin F. Keith
Keith
New England
Boston
Middle West
Van den Heurk Sells Dairy Lunch Room to Priest
Mr C L Van den Heurk has sold the Dairy Lunch Room to Mr T C Priest in a straightforward transfer. The deal transfers ownership of the dining establishment to the new proprietor.
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C. L. van den Heurk
T. C. Priest
Representative Hitchcock Spring Sensation in House
Representative Hitchcock calls for an investigation into delays in reporting Ballinger Pinchot findings. He accuses lawmakers of stalling and seeks prompt disclosure of findings and related documents. The inquiry targets delays and accountability within the House during March.
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Hitchcock
Reports of irregular printing delay trigger House probe
Washington January 26 Representative Hitchcock demanded an investigation into the delay of Ballinger Pinchot committee reports. Speaker Cannon backed a Rules Committee inquiry as debate intensified over printing and distribution to House members. Zionists of Honduras were defeated near San Antonio Col Velasquez killed. Alfred Dodsworth testified about attempts to bribe NY Journal of Commerce editor to back Panama Canal purchase by De Lesseps Company.
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Hitchcock
Nebraska
House
Ballinger-Pinchot
Cannon
Committee On Rules
Honduras
San Antonio
Col. Velasquez
Bonilla
McCreary
Tegucigalpa
State Department
Alfred W. Dodsworth
New York Journal of Commerce
Navy wireless orders amid feared Wheeling accident at Guantanamo
Washington dispatches report alarm over a serious accident to the gunboat Wheeling due at Guantanamo, with Navy Department directing Atlantic wireless stations to redouble efforts to contact the vessel. Another message confirms Ceiba capture by revolutionists under General Lee Christmas, via a dispatch from the Marietta.
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Washington
Guantanamo
Navy Department
Atlantic
Ceiba
San Antonio
Lee Christmas
Marietta
Jeff Davis Attacks Ex Senator Butler on Indian Claim
Senator Jeff Davis denounced former Senator Marion Butler on the senate floor over an amendment to the Indian appropriation bill. Davis alleged Butler has extensive claim interests linked to a Colville reservation case totaling about 15 million dollars, noting $60,000 in attorney fees tied to the contract. Senator Bacon defended the provision, arguing for the attorneys fees in the claim dispute.
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Owen
Oklahoma
Colville Reservation
Davis
Marion Butler
Butler
Denmark
Senate
Bacon
Georgia
No Change on Eighth Ballot for U S Senator
Albany January 26 there was no choice on the eighth ballot for a United States senator as the balloting remained practically unchanged.
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Albany
United States
Monroe to Host Iron Mountain Farm Institutes in Feb
The Iron Mountain party adds Monroe to its North Louisiana series with three sessions on February 2 at 10 AM 2 PM and 7 30 PM. State veterinarian Dr. W H Dalrymple will discuss hog raising as hog deaths rise in the area. An executive committee meeting of the Louisiana Farm Lands Congress is set for Feb 2 to plan the May annual convention. Several hundred people are expected.
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Iron Mountain Party
Louisiana
Monroe
Markham
Bastrop
W. H. Dalrymple
Dalrymple
W. E. Monroe
Louisiana Farm Lands Congress
Morgan controls 20.5 percent of U.S. bank assets
A New York financial bureau reports J. Pierpont Morgan directly controls 20.5 percent of all national bank assets totaling $9.73 trillion. His four national banks and seven trust companies in New York hold $878 million, while two life insurance firms add $1.124 billion, amounting to a Morgan total of $2.003 billion.
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Money
J. Pierpont Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Morgan
General Appropriations Bill Passes Senate First Time
The senate approved a general appropriations bill carrying about 9 000 000 dollars after a point of order was sustained. The discussion noted 4 000 000 dollars collected by the Indians from the work and rejected claims of improver influence in the process.
Lecture on North and Central Louisiana by M L Alexander
Secretary M L Alexander of the Alexandria Progressive League will deliver an illustrated lecture on North and Central Louisiana. He previously presented the talk at the Chicago Land Congress during the three day meeting.
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M. L. Alexander
Alexandria Progressive League
Louisiana
Changes in Rock Island Road Plans Cut Maintenance Costs
Financial America reports that the Rock Island reorganizes its traffic department and makes cost reductions. George T. Boggs resigns as vice president secretary and treasurer of both Rock Island Company and Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company. The VP office will be abolished and J. P. Quinlan will become secretary and treasurer of the railway company.
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George T. Boggs
Rock Island Company
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company
Boggs
Railway
J. P. Quinlan
Sidney Celebrates 1238th City Founding Anniversary
Sidney New South Wales observes a public holiday marking the 1238th anniversary of the founding of Sidney the first permanent white settlement in Australia with nationwide closure and ceremonies.
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Sidney
Commonwealth
Australia
Shreveport Seeks Entry to Regional Baseball League
Shreveport fans push for a local league as Meridian leaves the Cotton States League. A Shreveport team could be secured for about $500, with fans proposing subscriptions and stock from $10 to $100 to form a franchise and fund a competitive squad for next season.
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Shreveport Times
Shreveport Baseball
Meridian
Shreveport
Possibility of Expanding the Cotton States League to Eight Clubs
The writer proposes adding Shreveport and Monroe to the Cotton States League to reduce travel costs and expand to eight clubs. If this fails, a new league could form with Monroe, Shreveport, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Baton Rouge, and Algiers, with Orange and Beaumont or Texarkana as potential Texas or Arkansas additions, keeping expansion within Louisiana.
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Shreveport
Monroe
Louisiana
Alexandria
Lake Charles
Baton Rouge
Algiers
Orange
Beaumont
Texas
Texarkana
Beattie Clings to Office Amid Newark Resignation Fight
Washington reports District Attorney Beattie of New Orleans refused to resign despite Attorney General Wickersham's demand. Beattie vows to stay, while Armand Romain and Waguespack seek the vacancy. successors tied to Republican factions and Wight’s endorsement influence.
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Charlton R. Beattie
Unite States
New Orleans
Hhe
Department of Justice
Wickersham
Butt Mr. Beattie
Department
Atorney Beattie
Attorney-General
New Orleans Clearing House
Beattie
New Orleans Clearing House Association
Mickersham
Armand Romain
Waguespack
Louisiana
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