Steel Trust Buys Mines Tightens Grip On Iron Ore
United States Steel Corporation moves to acquire Lake Superior iron ore mines, including Rockefeller holdings, Spruce Mine, and Aragon, with options on Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company. The purchase aims to control outside manufacturers and secure ore for the industry, signaling a major consolidation in the Lake Superior region.
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New York Times
Duluth
Minn
United States Steel Corporation
Lake Superior
Combine
Lake ‘Superior
Rockefeller Company
Steel Combination
Spruce
Mesaba Range
Aragon
Menominee Range
Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company
Cleveland Cliffs
Corrigan, McKinney & Co
Cleveland
Mahoning
Shenango Valley
Cleveland Cliffs Company
United States
Steel Corporation
Corrigan, McKinney, & Co
Pickands, Mather & Co
Pickands, Mather, & Co
Outside Valley
New Valley Combination
Sharon Steel Company
Bar Iron Men In Conference At Waldorf Astoria
A secret meeting of Eastern Bar Iron Manufacturers' Association representatives convened at the Waldorf Astoria to discuss price increases. Willis L. King of Jones & Laughlin presided. John D. Williams attended but data on attendees and aims remained undisclosed. Reports tied to major mills sparked talk of forming a rival to the Billion Dollar Steel Trust. others dismissed the claim as unfounded and a second meeting was planned for this morning.
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Eastern Bar Iron Manufacturers’ Association
Waldorf-Astoria
Willis L. King
Jones & Laughlin
Pittsburg
John D. Williams
Scranton
Iron and Steel
United States
Steel Corporation
Jones & Laughlin Company
Cambria Steel Company
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Athlehem Iron Company
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Williams
Hanna
Col. Edenborn
United States Steel Corporation
Max Pam
Laughlin
Laughlin & Jones
New York Times
Eastern Bar Tron Manufacturers’ Association
Steel Trust President May Retire Within a Year
Mr Schwab of United States Steel Corp may retire from the presidency within a year and will live in New York temporarily. The company headquarters are to be in this city, with Schwab occupying Waldorf Astoria apartments on the second floor. He is said to need a rest from handling many problems. no definite retirement date is given.
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Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
C.M. Schwab
Waldorf-Astoria
New York
Pittsburg Capitalists Denied on Columbus Iron and Steel
Vice President F H Miller denies a report that a Pittsburg syndicate secured an option on the Columbus Iron and Steel furnace works. The article notes Rhoades Co of Pittsburg holding options on twenty three plants in Mahoning Shenango Valleys and at Cleveland Buffalo and Pittsburg with plans to consolidate under a capitalization likely to reach 25 million dollars.
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Columbus
Ohio
Pittsburg
Columbus Iron and Steel Company
F. H. Miller
Rhoades & Co
Mahoning
Shenango
Cleveland
Buffalo
Stock Market and Commodities Listings Shown
The page lists multiple market items and commodity quotes including wheat No 2 red at 79 a comparison of corn No 2 mixed and oats No 2 mixed with various prices. It also notes prices for cotton middling iron butter and other goods and mentions page references for related sections such as Insurance Notes Railroads Real Estate and Weather.
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Marine Intelligence
Neal Estate
Society
United Service
Weather Report
Plans of the syndicate to buy plants in named places
A prominent iron manufacturer reports that the syndicate intends to acquire plants only at the locations specified, outlining a targeted expansion plan for selected sites.
Illingworth to Reenter Steel Business in Reading Purchase
Newark April 4 announces John Illingworth will reenter steel with the acquisition of Carpenter Steel Works at Reading Pa by the John Illingworth Steel Company. Fire Commissioner Illingworth leads the new concern, formerly head of Atha and Illingworth. No competition with United States Steel is planned, as a unique carbon steel grade will be produced by a new process at the Reading plant.
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Newark
N. J
John Illingworth
Carpenter Steel Works
Reading
Penn
John Illingworth Steel Company
Illingworth
Atha & Illingworth Steel Company
United States Steel Company
Interview on Sheffield firm plans for U S crucible steel works
London April 5 The Daily Chronicle publishes an interview with Mr Burdekin secretary of the concern of William Jessop and Sons of Sheffield two directors are in the United States choosing a site for crucible steel works to meet American competition The plan is to lay down a small plant at first then wait for secure prospects The Chronicle hopes the enterprise will match the daring of its conception
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London
The
Daily Chronicle
Burdekin
William Jessop & Sons
Sheffield
United States
Crucible Steel Works
Stock market notes on Steel Trust listing efforts
In London on April 4 there were virtually no trades in Steel Trust stocks. A syndicate has formed to list them on the Stock Exchange. The common stock closed at 50 percent and the preferred at 99 percent.
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London
Steel Trust
Stock Exchange
Morgan Funds Gifted Electric Plant To Loomis Sanitarium
J Pierpont Morgan completed organizing the Steel Trust then arranged purchase of the Liberty Electric Light and Power Company plant for about 40000 dollars and donated it to the Loomis Sanitarium at Liberty New York The gift will cut lighting costs and provide permanent income The sanitarium uses about 600 lights and the village about 700 more The plant revenue will go to the sanitarium treasury Dr J Edward Stubbert may become president of the light company Morgan also helped found the sanitarium and sits as a trustee The Administration Building cost 80000 dollars is yet another large Morgan gift
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Great Steel Trust
J. Pierpont Morgan
Europe
Loomis Sanitarium
Liberty
N. Y
Liberty Electric Light and Power Company
Sanitarium
Electric Light and Power Company
San
J. Edward Stubbert
Light Company
Morgan
Sanitarium Company
Presidential Train Car Delights Onboard Luxuries Across Continent
Special to The New York Times reports on President McKinley and his Cabinet travel train, a mobile palace with two sleeping cars a dining car and a combined smoking and baggage car. The Olympia sleeps nine with private rooms ornate in Mexican mahogany maple and koko and a vermilion private dining area.
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New York Times
Chicago
McKinley
Olympia
France
Doctor Wins Indiana Supreme Court Case on Call Duty
In Indianapolis on April 4 the Indiana Supreme Court ruled a licensed physician is not legally bound to answer every call even if previously a family doctor, and he is not liable for refusing to attend. The Montgomery County case involved Dr George Weddingfield who declined three calls to the wife of George D Hurley, including a preacher offering advance payment, amid a death claim of $10,000 damages.
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Indianapolis
Supreme Court of Indiana
Montgomery County
George Weddingfield
George D Hurley
Riot at Mazatlan Bullfight Spurs Fatal Wounding
Dispatch from Durango reports a large Mazatlan bullfight riot last Sunday. Spectators grew violent when the fighters underperformed, firing on the Jeffe Politico who was wounded likely fatally. Bullfighters fled as the arena was wrecked and police arrested riot leaders. many others injured.
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Austin
Texas
Durango
Mexico
Mazatlan
Jeffe
Gen Fitzhugh Lee II in Colorado trip halted by illness
In Denver on April 4 General Fitzhugh Lee, aged 111, rests at H. C. Merriam’s home after contracting a cold from travel around the Georgetown Loop. He planned to proceed to Colorado Springs then California, but a severe sore throat and grip symptoms led to postponing the trip per his doctor’s advice.
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Denver
Col
Fitzhugh Lee
H. C. Merriam
Georgetown
Colorado Springs
California
Myles Standish Ginger Ale Enjoyed With Ice and Lemon
Ady notes a well iced glass of Myles Standish Ginger Ale with a lemon peel. A brief consumer remark highlighting serving style and garnish.
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Myles Standish
Illicit still found in Bronx mansion on Third Avenue
A large hidden whisky operation was discovered after a workman sparked a rapid departure by the property owners at 4069 Third Avenue. Neighbors included Internal Revenue Collector J Thomas Stearns a short distance away, with a livery truck used at night to haul ferment and still components. The scene showed damaged walls, torn parlor, and many whisky barrels, with $500 in repairs anticipated. Government detectives pursue John H Graham owner via 118 West 133rd Street and Schapiro the lessee.
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Third Avenue
John H. Graham
West One Hundred and Thirty-third Street
Harry Schapiro
Schapiro
Secret Service
Internal Revenue
J. Thomas Stearns
Bathgate Avenue
Graham
Matthies
One Hundred and Seventy-fifth Street
Clinton Avenue
One Hundred and Eightieth Street
Schapiros
Ninth Division
Fourteenth District
Bronx
Price
Tremont
Stearns
Mr. Schapiro
Holland Society Surprise Nomination for Trustee
A notice to Holland Society members announces that at the annual meeting in April Arthur H. Van Brunt will be nominated as Trustee replacing ex Senator C. P. Vedder. The move comes from the nominating committee led by Theodore M. Banta amid confusion and disbelief from Vedder and others.
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Holland Society
Holland Society of New Org
Arthur H. van Brunt
C. P. Vedder
Ellicottsville
Cattaraugus County
Theodore M. Banta
Tunis G. Bergen
Mr. Banta
Banta
Vedder
van Hoesen
Complaints Rise Over Chicago Diamond Match Ties
Chicago merchants claim the Diamond Match Company uses a trust to crush competition and fix prices. Wholesale grocers and paper and woodware dealers say they are steered to Diamond brands only. Park Match Company manager F W Murphy notes a new Diamond brand at 1.20 per gross versus 1.70 for regular stock, though both brands are the same product.
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New York Times
Chicago
Diamond Match Company
Diamond Company
F. W. Murphy
The
Park Match Company
Seaboard Air Line advertises fast routes to Southern Pines
The Seaboard Air Line Railway advertises a quick route to Southern Pines Pinehurst Camden Atlanta and the Southwest. Two trains operate daily with dining cars and through sleeping car service. Office at 1206 and 887 Broadway.
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Seaboard Air Line Railway
Southern Pines
Pinehurst
Camden
Atlanta
Southwest
Broadway
Von Waldersee Alarmed Over Allied Troops Withdrawal
Berlin dispatch reports Count von Waldersee pleading with Emperor William to speed withdrawal of Allied troops. He warns quarrels among diverse nationalities could trigger serious trouble if delay persists. London dated April 5.
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Count von Waldersee
William
Alleged Threat by Russia Over Manchurian Pact
Rome correspondent reports M Giers threatened Russia would leave the concert if powers oppose the Manchurian convention. Peking dispatch says China’s rejection appears tempering, keeping the matter open to future discussion.
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London
Rome
Daily Mail
Peking
M. de Giers
Russia
Reuter Telegram Company
China
Russian Army in Manchuria to Reach 300,000 by May
Moscow correspondent of The Daily Graphic reports the Russian army in Manchuria will total 300,000 by the end of May. It is understood War Minister Kouropatkine may consider sending an army corps south into Korea if needed.
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London
Moscow
Daily Graphic
Manchuria
Kouropatkine
Korea
Bonds Found in City Vault Threaten Balloon Scheme
In Chicago on April 4 bonds with a value over 1 million dollars were discovered in the City Controller’s vault. Issued in 1873 by the Chicago and Great Western Railway Company, the 7 percent bonds were never connected to the modern Chicago Great Western line and likely served as collateral for the late City Treasurer Gage’s shortage.
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Chicago
Haskins & Sells
Chicago and Great Western Railroad Company
Chicago Great Western Railroad Company
City Hall
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
New York
Gage
Chicago and Great Western Road
Riverside
John R. Walsh
Chicago National Bank
Jewelers Robbery In Williamsburg Nets 43000 In Gems
Jacob Morch a major Williamsburg jeweler acknowledges a March 21 robbery where two inset stones were stolen from his Broadway shop. Several witnesses, including a woman of high social standing, were present as the gems disappeared. Police searched pawnshops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and issued a general alarm for the suspect to look out for a stylishly dressed woman.
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Jacob Morch
Williamsburg
Morch
Broadway
March
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Saltus Seeks Custody of Child in Boston
Edgar Saltus, the New York journalist, seeks custody of his three and a half year old daughter Elsie from his wife. A habeas corpus writ prompted a notice in Boston where Elsie has been living at the Lenox in Back Bay. The hearing was postponed to tomorrow as counsel for Mrs Saltus requested time to study the case.
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Boston
Edgar Saltus
New York
Elsie
Hotel Lenox
Back Bay
Supreme Court
Saltus
Loring
Felix Rackemann
Duel on Fourth Avenue Between Castleman Forester
John B. Castleman, former colonel and brigadier of volunteers, clashed with Walter B. Forester, managing editor of The Louisville Commercial, on Fourth Avenue in Louisville. No blood was shed. both men exchanged blows amid long standing animosity since the Spanish American War, until friends separated them.
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Louisville
John B. Castleman
Kentucky
McKinley
Walter B. Forester
Forester
Fourth Avenue
Castleman
The New Pennsylvania Limited Lacks nothing that ingenuity
The New Pennsylvania Limited offers ingenuity skill experience and taste to satisfy and charm the traveler as an advertisement asserts in bold persuasive prose.
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Pennsylvania
Passenger and coal trains collide near New Jersey jockey club
In Elizabeth New Jersey on April 4 a foggy collision between a Newark bound passenger train and a southbound coal train killed fireman John Cronin and seriously injured engineer Frank Mahoney, with about forty others bruised or shaken. The wreck halted service. Cronin died at General Hospital and Mahoney was sent to Jersey City.
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Newark
Perth Amboy
Jockey Club
Mahoney
Cronin
General Hospital
Jersey Eell
McGall
Marshall Street
Somerville
Creverling
Ody
Elizabethport
Corner in Peanuts Now Claimed by Mills Brothers
F W and H S Mills two brothers who run the Eastern branch of Mills Novelty Company say they cornered the peanut market by buying up about four million pounds in multiple cities after a successful penny peanut slot machine drove demand. They expect prices around 90 cents per bushel with May and December buyers, including confectioners, shaping future supplies.
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F. W
H. S. Mills
F. W. Mills
Mills Novelty Company
Washington Street
Hoboken
Mills
Norfolk
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Petersburg
Mills Brothers
Norfolk and
French cruiser Souchet quarantined at New Orleans
French cruiser Souchet arrived from Vera Cruz and Tampico and was placed in quarantine in New Orleans. Commander Le Bris sought leniency but Galveston officials refused. After a day of confinement, a compromise with the State Health Board allowed credit for Galveston detention. The ship will be disinfected tomorrow and released in about three days.
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New Orleans
Souchet
Vera Cruz
Tampico
le Bris
Souchez
Mexico
Galveston
New Oreans
State Health Board
Transcontinental Route of the New York Central
The Transcontinental Route is the New York Central and its connections. It carries you through the centres of population and the gateways of commerce, between the East and the West.
Grosvenor Urges Income Tax Argument In Cincinnati
Congressman Grosvenor spoke to Cincinnati Economic League urging equal scrutiny of income tax ideas. He avoided pledging a plan, arguing a fair tax might fall on business profits and inheritances, while noting constitutional and equity concerns and cautioning against haste.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Grosvenor
Economic League of
United States
Ex-Mayor Sued for $20,000 Over Damaging Remark
Atlantic Highlands New Jersey April 4 Justice John Ellis hires counsel to sue ex Mayor Peter S Conover Jr for 20000 damages over a Post Office remark claiming Ellis was drunk The remark allegedly damaged his candidacy for school trustee and prompted confrontations with witnesses including Charles R Snyder and Amzi Quackenbush who received twenty one votes each in the school election
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Atlantic Highlands
N. J
John Ellis
Peter S. Conover, Jr
Conover
Charles R Snyder
Charles R. Snyder
Mr.Ellis
Mr. Conover
Ellis
Aguinaldo Visit Debate Heats Up in Washington
In Washington on April 4 inquiries rose about Aguinaldo possibly visiting the United States. Officials denied any invitation, while noting Aguinaldo had proposed a visit and may be encouraged later after he shows commitment to pacification. War Department officials warn against presenting him as a war trophy and emphasize aiding his people toward self government.
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Washington
War Department
White House
Aguinaldo
United States
Manila
Root
Gen. MacArthur
Assembly approves revised Greater New York Charter bill
The Assembly passed the Greater New York Charter bill with Assembly amendments, routing it to the Senate which accepted the changes. The measure, opposed as partisan by some members, faced criticism over Aldermanic district gerrymandering and shifts in police and civil service provisions, with Mayor Van Wyck expected to hold a public hearing.
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Albany
Greater New York
Assembly
Senate
Assembly Committee On
van Wyck
Charter Revision Commission
Commission
New York
Brooklyn
Fitzgerald
Charter Commission
Grady
Department of Taxes
Tammany Hall
Lynn
Davis
Frisbie
Andrew Carnegie
New York City
Messrs
Bennet
Blackwell
Kings
Morgan
Raines
Sanders
New Or
William S. Devery
Mr. Very
Rainey
Price
Wilson
Aguinaldo Seeks Peace Through Manifesto Aid
Aguinaldo, aided by Chief Justice Arellano and Gen MacArthur’s secretary Fisher, works on a manifesto. The draft remains unfinished and its contents are not disclosed. Arellano reports Aguinaldo favors ending resistance and asks insurgents to accept American sovereignty to spare Filipinos further distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Philippine Commissary Frauds in Manila Report
Lieut Frederick Boyer of the Thirty-ninth Volunteer Infantry Chief Commissary in Southern Luzon has arrived at Calamba Laguna charged with misappropriating fifty cases of bacon and other irregularities. Shortages in the Manila van depot are contrasted with orderly insular funds. Custom House Internal Revenue and License Office accounts are reported straight.
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Manila
Frederick Boyer
Thirty-ninth Volunteer Infantry
Luzon
Calamba
Laguna
Commissary Department
Custom House
Internal Revenue Department
License Office
A Perfect Passenger Train The Pennsylvania Limited Marvels
An advertisement extols the Pennsylvania Limited passenger train as a marvel of comfort and beauty offering routes to Chicago Cincinnati and St Louis. The copy emphasizes luxury and ease of travel on the advertised service.
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Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
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BAR Iron Men
British Steel Works
America
the Steel Trust
MR. Morgan
Liberty, N. Y
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee II
Colorado
Internal Revenue Collector
Berlin
E. Saltus
New Jersey
New Jersey Jockey Club
P. S. Conover, Jr
House
Kelsey
Allds
Assembly Cities Committee
Sullivan
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