Paper Trust to Raise Prices Dominates House Hearing
Chairman Mann reviews witness testimony on wood pulp and print paper prices amid claims the International Paper Company plans to lift prices from 1.55 to 3.00 per hundred pounds. Norris cites newspaper replies showing broad expectations of higher charges and possible industry domination of supply. Williams accuses the committee of filibuster to block relief measures such as tariff abolition on newsprint.
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Paterson’ News
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New York Journal of Commerce
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Nea York Straats-Zeitung
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Lilley Letters Withheld In Electric Boat Inquiry
Washington April 27 The House special committee nears the end of its inquiry into Electric Boat Company practices and Lilley of Connecticut after arguments over authority to demand books and papers. Brown, counsel for Lilley, contends letters to and from Lilley are not relevant to the investigation. The dispute centers on whether correspondence tied to Lilley should be produced.
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Electric Death Company
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Ebster
Roosevelt, Cortelyou and Cannon critiqued in House debate
In Washington on April 7, Representative Shacklford of Missouri assailed President Roosevelt Secretary Cortelyou and Speaker Cannon. He opposed a Treasury relief bill for Thomas J. Aikins alleging campaign involvement by Aikins a National Committeeman. He charged the Hepburn bill could be used to raise campaign funds.
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J.” Aikins
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Arango Leaves Washington for Panama Talks
Panama minister Don Jose Arengo, after consultations with Secretary Taft and Secretary Root, departed for home with William Neilson Cromwell to arrange conferences on the boundary disputes between Panama and Colombia and issues arising over the Canal Zone. Arango sails from New York to Panama as Taft follows.
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Senor
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Panama
William Neilson Cromwell
Columbia
Canal Zone
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New York
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Bride duped by bridge bet in New York luncheon scam
A recently arrived bride was invited to a luncheon in a West Side apartment. She played bridge with two other guests and lost $100 at the game. The hostess demanded extra payment for wine and a $100 cash loss, and the bride’s husband canceled invitations after revealing the deception.
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New York
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GLD Commission Firm Fails and Internal Turmoil Emerges
Ernest St George Lough and Robert H. Murrows, acting as George F. Lough & Co., face dissolution as part of a London style foreign commission merchant operation. The firm’s Windsor property holdings include West Indies assets, with plans to manage or improve for three to four years to maximize value. Founded in 1806, the business traded West Indies produce and food goods, and exported American manufactures to South Africa. Troubled by Jamaica losses, the creditors pursue restructuring rather than immediate liquidation.
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Robert H. Murrows
Foreign Commission
George F. Lough
West Indies
South Africa
Jamaica
Military officer reassigned for inspection and duties
The United Service dispatch reports Capt. Wig Haw from Washington to Baltimore to inspect L. Poindexter, retired, and Vester Military Academy. Poindexter is assigned to Ninth Infantry duties while Cayt Hay oversees quartermaster business. The assignments lead to Grand Leage, Michigan for further inspection of related furniture and facilities.
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Baltimore
L. Poindexter
Science
Vester Military Academy
Ninth Infantry
Cayt Hay
Therky
Waslington
Furnitre
Grand Leage, Mich
Movements of Naval Vessels Arrived at Multiple Ports
Naval vessels listed with arrivals at Guantanamo California South Tiketa Connecticut Kansas Vermont Louisiana Georgia Virginia New Jersey Rhode Island Minnesota Ohio Maine Missouri Alabama Illinois Kearsarge Keentoelslacier Yankton Santi Barbara San Diego Mare Island San Francisco Du buque Curarcace Sailed Prairie from Newport to Hampton Roads California South Dakota Anacortes to Seattle Rocket from Norfolk to Washington
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Guantanamo
California
South Tiketa
Cattle
Connecticut
Kansas
Vermont
Louisiana
Georgia
Virginia
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Minnesota
Ohio
Maaine
Missouri
Alabama
Keentoelslacier
Santi Barbara
San Diego
Relief
Mare Island
Alert
San Francisco
Dubuque
Prairie
Newport
Hampton Roads
South Dakota
Anacortes
Seattle
Rocket
Norfolk
Washington
Boy Rescued After Pins Rock Collapse
Twelve year old Nicholas Burkstein was pinned under a rock pile seventy five feet high at Talst Street between Seventh Avenue and Comb's Dam Road. Fire crew used rope and crowbars to lift the stone while doctors treated him. he was secured after forty five minutes and expected to fully recover.
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Seventh Avenue
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Hearst Watch Admits Ballot Box Seals Broken
Witnesses describe broken ballot box seals and warped boxes used in a mayoral election dispute. Testimony covers police handling, court objections, and the risk of tampering during the vote counting process.
Brownson at War Dinner With Navy Officers
Admiral Brownson, former head of the Bureau of Navigation, spoke briefly at the tenth annual Brownson War Dinner for the Naval W? crew in Cuban waters. He noted a disagreement with the President over appointing a surgeon to command a hospital ship but praised the administration. The event drew over 190 veterans, with reminiscences of the war and patriotic remarks from officers including Duncan, Barnard, Andrew William, Bell Wait, and others.
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Opera Star Emma Eames Sues Ex Husband in NY Court
Emma Eames files in the Supreme Court of New York seeking return of personal property she says belongs to her and remains with ex husband Julian Story. The divorce case notes an agreement to deliver personal effects at 7 Place des Etats Unis Part and Vallambrosa Italy. Property valued at six units.
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Fragmented testimony in key trial involves Schaeffer case details
A chaotic transcript quotes witnesses and officials about a high profile legal matter. It references Schaeffer, Griswold, and secretarial leadership lines, with claims of damaging statements and disputed actions. Named figures include Matthew Pronthye and Ross Williams, plus references to a hotel room and interview dynamics.
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Griswold
Matthew Pronthye
Secretart
Ross’ Williams
Croker Refuses to Resign as Fire Chief
Fire Chief Croker stated yesterday he will not resign from his post amid mounting pressure. Fire Commissioner Hayes declined to comment further while Croker avoided answering questions about a rumored dispute with the commissioner.
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Devel Ozlajt Applies for Removal as Administrator
Mrs Katherine Devel Ozlajt filed an application today in Abury Tenn seeking removal of her brother from the position of administrator of their father B S Hotchkiss estate. The estate was valued at about 190000 dollars.
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Hotchistss
Fireboss mob attack as hose saves prisoner during Brownsville blaze
Firefighters battled flames at 299 and 401 Chester Street as tenants fled from looted flats. Police nabbed a man fleeing with a sheet full of jewelry and coins, while a mob fought officers and the hose was turned on to protect the suspect retreating to a patrol wagon.
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East New
Fannié Greenstein
Philip Hoerter
Brownsville
Hiverter
Mob attacks police as burglary suspect injured during arrest
Mob threw sticks and stones after officers who badly hurt prisoner Schmilowitz. Ambulance surgeons tended him at Bradford Street Hospital after he was found in Minnie Sapper’s apartments. Tenants inhaled smoke. police pursued the alleged arsonist without success.
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Hoerter
Man Commits Suicide From Office Building Jump
Despondent by business woes 40 year old Wrundo leaped from a six story rear building on East Rpsish Avenue. He died within minutes. Lived at 849 Eighti Avenue. Family and colleagues note severe financial troubles and a failing firm.
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