Interborough Rapid Transit and Metropolitan Plan Publicized
Officials disclosed the proposed merger of the Interborough Rapid Transit and the Metropolitan Street Railway and Metropolitan Securities Companies. The plan would form a holding company issuing 10 1/2 million bonds and 7 million common shares to consolidate Interborough, Metropolitan Street Railway, and Metropolitan Securities, with a wide underwriting syndicate including August Belmont Co and J. Pierpont Morgan & Co. The structure foresees 5 per cent preferred and 0.5 per cent common stock, with a potential public and city impact.
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Interborowh’ Rapid Senisit Company
Metropolitan Surget Railway
Metropolitan Securties
Yeerborough
Meiropolitan Sbreat
Etarkathe Holding Company
Perth
Aletropolian
Tor
Ian
Tris
Saeige Iin
Ora Iptechs Woche Wall Bee Gian
Pach Ater Teres
Rian
GanFulta
Nerborough
Metros Polar Sirent
Bayer
Commanias
Ubon Ri
Interborough
Saare
Metropoltan Street
Raihyiy
Meiripa Securities
Hsteen
Enimmisnaterk
Vonvfott
vaKel
Moria
Schiff
Conpnon Steess
Traction Oach Company
Jeubn, Loeb & Co
Belmont
Morgan & Co
Harvey ‘Fisk & Sons
Hudson 2
Boiding Company
Atcadco
North River
Il. Frogers
Ves
Wie
Murropyditaag Securities
Merser
Salman Peterred Erect
Si7
Ae Ee
Tcommoan
Sooo
UO Aia
Uy Ty Sley.co
Burglary in Grantwood Nets 8 Cents After Scuffle
Early yesterday a masked burglar entered Mrs. Margraret Callaghan’s Grantwood home. He confronted nurse Miss Flint and demanded money, then fled after Mrs. Callaghan woke, retrieved a revolver, and fired at the intruder. The thief escaped through the front door with a child’s purse containing a few coins.
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Margraret Callaghan
Grantwood
N. J
Riverside Drive
Eye Buredar
Peter McaArdle
McArdle
Nun Mic¢Ardte
Mr. McArdle
Index of departments and notices in City Dispatch
An index lists departments including Amusements Pace arrivals of Cit of losn Purgers and Commercial notices. It notes calendar entries and real estate, new corporations, and weather. A Long Island Railroad schedule indicates trains from 1430 A.M. and 76 leaving later with service continuing until January 8th.
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Commercia
Calenaris
Te Marine
Instiean Porcighs Marispecsal
United Service
Long Island
Atisis Tt
Inc
Ady
Insane Father Herds Six Children On Wild Statewide Ride
Hayden Watrous of Mystic, recovering from measles, seized his five children and rode on a box wagon across Connecticut for six days. He slept with the children aboard and denied them food or shelter, threatening by revolver at those who tried to help. The group was finally captured near Killingworth and the children remain in care as Watrous is taken home.
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Clinton, Conn
Hayden Watros
Mystic
Fatler
Watrous
Ife
Killingworth
Mestic
Peopl
Murder alleges foul play in New Rochelle death
Andrew G. Damery a New York merchant was found unconscious on Huckelberry trolley tracks in New Rochelle and died hours later. His brother John suspects robbery and suggests he was waylaid. Coroner Weisendanger held motorman Joe Vertee on suspicion after a car jolt and loud gong were reported at the scene.
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New York Times
New Rochelle
Andrew G. Damery
New York
Front Street
John Damery
South Eighth
Mount Vernon
Newigpchalle
Weisendanger
Joe Vertee
Union Trolley Road
Mr. Damery
Gasoline Motor Cars Planned by Lake Shore Railroad
Special to The New York Times from Cleveland reports the Lake Shore Railroad plans gasoline motor car experiments to compete with Interurban electric lines for suburban traffic. If successful, one to two dozen cars may run east from Cleveland and a western line may be added. Gasoline cars promise faster service than the slower electric lines.
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New York Times
Cleveland
Lake Shore Railroad Company
Lake Shore
Holiday Tour to Washington by Rail from New York
Holiday tour to Washington leaves New York December 28 via Pennsy Railroad. Two days in the National Capital rate 12.00 or 14.50 depending on selection covers necessary expenses. Next tour January 18. Consult ticket agents Studds E P 263 5th Avenue New York City Adv.
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Washington
New York
Pennsylvane Railroad
National Capital
Studds
5Th Avenue
New York City
Troops pursue Morales as fighting flares near capital
Santo Domingo reports troops in pursuit of President Morales whose departure is unknown. A battle occurred about ten miles from the capital with rebel commander Gen. Pimentel reportedly attacked. Ex Foreign Minister Sanchez left the city after signing a fiscal agreement with U S Commissioners.
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Santo Domingo
Morales
Pimentel
Sanchez
Finance Velasquez
United States
Puerto Plata
Perez
Santo Domingo Crisis Spurs Senate Attack on President
Washington dispatches report Democrats ready to use new Santo Domingo developments as ammunition against the President when the Senate reconvenes. Republicans hint at perfunctory defense, with warships possible to protect American customs officers in Morales government. Flight of Morales triggers official caution. no U.S. hand in the crisis.
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New York Times
Washington
Santo Domingo
Senate
Morales
Committee On Foreign Affairs
State Department
Dawson
Root
Colton
Roosevelt
James J. Hill to Retire as Great Northern Chief
James J. Hill, president of the Great Northern Railroad, will retire from active work with Louis W. Hill set to become head of the system and M. J. N. Hill to succeed Louis as first vice president. Further official changes to be announced next week as Hill plans leisure.
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Louis
Great Northern
James J. Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Louis W. Hill
M. J. N. Hill
Minnesota Club
Billard
Hill
Louis W. Thll
Great Northern Railway System
Venezuelan case against Asphalt Trust outlined in report
Judge Calhoun's report reportedly finds Venezolans strong grounds against the Asphalt Trust for contract breaches and involvement in the Matos revolution. It asserts President Astro's vindication on judging influence and says proceedings followed Venezuelan law. The document also notes equitable rights for Venezuela and Germany's favorable status in debt payments under foreign creditors' accord.
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New York Times
Washington
W. J. Calhoun
Venezosl
Asphalt Trust
Matos
Astro
Venezuela
Germany
The Coreys To Meet Here In New York Visit
Mrs Laura Cook Corey wife of W Ellis Corey plans to travel from Pittsburg to New York next Sunday evening and will meet her husband the following Monday. She says the meeting is not for reconciliation or compromise to return to his household. She learned of a possible interview but does not know its purpose.
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New York Times
Pittsburg
Laura Cook Corey
W. Ellis Corey
New York
Six Dollar Error At United States Bureau Prints
In Washington a mishap produced a mixed plate for a one and five dollar bill side by side. A printer used the wrong plates, a $1 and a $5, creating a temporary run of six dollar bills. The error was caught, a hundred sheets were burned, and affidavits confirm the incident in Treasury archives.
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New York Times
Washington
National Bank
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Bureau
Treasury Department
Henry Van Alstyne Hart Injured in Rail Crash Near Nas sau
State Engineer Henry Van Alstyne was severely cut and bruised in a head on collision on the Albany and Judsen third rail line at Rosecrans Station Nas sau, with other crew members injured but less seriously. The crash, near a prior fatal collision, stemmed from a car failing to stop at a siding. He was taken to his home by special car and ambulance, resting comfortably with good recovery prospects.
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Albany
Henry van Alstyne
Albany and
Judsen
Rosecrans Station
Nassau
Rensselaer County
C. W. Blanchard
Wiliam Bagley
J. P. Kilmer
C. A. Davidson
Mr. van Alstyne
Thomas Loftus
van Alstyne
Washington Avenue
Boston sells bonds directly to citizens over the counter
City Treasurer Crocker conducted a direct sale of Boston bonds totaling 410000 dollars in 3 percent bonds for twenty and thirty years. Early in the day about 100000 dollars worth was sold as citizens visited the office, purchasing amounts from 1000 to 250000 dollars. Crocker expects the sale to conclude by tomorrow.
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Boston
Cracker
City of
Forty inches? Snowstorm hits Watertown region
Twenty inches of snow fell in a four Thirteen hour storm that ended last night in Watertown. The storm was mostly local and trains were about on schedule today.
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Watertown
Florida’s Famous Trains Advertisement Listing
An old advertisement highlights Florida trains and routes with Wa. & West Indian Ltd and A. C. L. Express at times 9 25 A M and 9 25 P M. It notes unexcelled service via Penn and Atlantic Coast Line and references 161 Broadway.
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Florida
West Indian Ltd
Penn
Atlantic Coast Line
Adv
Hamilton Tells How He Spent New York Life Cash
Andrew Hamilton, legislative agent for New York Life Insurance, offers to post 100000 to settle his account and details spending of company funds. The trustees’ investigating committee discussed the report at Hanover Bank offices, with McCall and others present. Authorities consider broader probes into Mutual Life and potential lawsuits against trustees and officers.
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Andrew Hamilton
New York Life Insurance Company
Armstrong
Europe
New York Life
Hanover Bank
Lucheon
John A.mccall
Hamilton
Thomas P. Fowler
Norman B. Ream
Clarence H. Mackay
Hiram Steele
Augustus G. Paine
John G. Milburn
William H. Keener
McCall
John C. McCall
Armstrong Committee
Metall
Attorney General
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Equitable Life
Mayer
The
Mutual
D Cady Herrick
William G. Choate
James Bb. Dill
Gillette and
Gratinis
Thomas C. Bell
Charles H. Raymond & Co
Legislative Investigating Committee
Louis I. Payn
J. W. Wells
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company
Death by Poisoned Candy Reported in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania a three year old, William Deasy, of 266 Bates Street East End, died after eating poisoned candy. A five year old sibling also shows serious symptoms. The coroner has begun an investigation.
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Pittsburg
Penn
William Deasy
Bates Street
East End
Poisoned chocolates mailed to Albany Carnival queen
Miss Elsie Smith, Queen Titania of Albany 1904 Hallowe'en Carnival, reported receiving a box of chocolates containing poison. A pharmacist said the contents could kill a family. She suspects a rival girl sent it as police and postal authorities investigate.
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Albany
Elsie Smith
Titania
Choate Named President Nominee for New York Bar
Albany December 26 Joseph H Choate is nominated for president of the New York State Bar Association in the nominating committee report to be acted on at the January annual meeting. Frederick E Wadhams and Albert Hessberg of Albany are nominated for re election as Secretary and Treasurer.
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Albany
Joseph H.choate
New York State Bar Association
Frederick&. Wadhims
Albert Hessberg
Bombs Hit Officials in Russia Mail at Post Office
A Daily Telegraph dispatch from St Petersburg reports letters addressed in the same handwriting to Count Witte and to General Trepoff and Interior Minister Durnovo exploded while being opened in the General Post Office.
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London
St. Petersbirge
Telethunh
Count Witte
Gen
Trepoff
Durnovo
Professor Hambach Injured in Downtown Collision
Prof Gustavo Hambach geology and zoology instructor at Washington University was struck by a fire engine at a street crossing in St Louis and badly hurt. He suffered a fractured skull, a broken left leg, internal injuries, and a severe scalp wound. He is aged about fifty and a member of several national scientific societies.
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ST. Louis
Gustavo Hambach
Washington University
United States
Dante’s House Robbed in Florence Theft
Thieves bored a wall at Dante’s house in Florence and carried out several poet relics. They left a taunt on the wall stating You Florentines are idiots You have salable things and don’t know it. The incident caused much excitement in the city.
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Florence
Dante
Gift for Miss Roosevelt in Eastern Oregon Subscriptions
A movement in Eastern Oregon seeks to raise a wedding gift for Miss Alice Roosevelt, who will wed Congressman Nicholas Longworth in February. Residents plan statewide subscription lists with state treasurers sending funds to the Treasury, hoping to collect about $800,000 by February 8. Individual gifts are limited to 19 cents.
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Baker City
Oregon
Alice Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
Senator Scott's Son Beaten In West Virginia Incident
Nathan Scott son of United States Senator B Scott is hospitalized after a beating at a serenade near the Whitsetts home in Bethany. Bridegroom John Whitsett and his brother Charles are held on $500 bail each for assault and battery after rushing out armed. Scott tripped over a fence and was later carried home fainting. A midnight warrant was issued for the Whitsetts.
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New York Times
Bethany
West Va
Nathan Scott
United States
B. Scott
John Whitsett
Charles Whitsett
Scott
Charles
Whitsetts
Auto Wreck Blocks Brooklyn Bridge Roadway
Eugene La Grove and his wife, riding in a newly bought automobile, were struck by a Fulton Street car on Loop No 4 near the Manhattan terminal of the Brooklyn Bridge. The crash tore off a rear wheel and damaged the steering, but the couple escaped injury and left Brooklyn by trolley after the roadway blockage ended.
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Manhattan Terminal
Brooklyn Bridge
Eugene la Grove
St. George
Brooklyn
Fulton Street
Loop No. 4
Stock Exchange seat market climbs amid rising bids
A bargain closed last Saturday for a transfer of membership at 5 000. With the price at 93 000 last week forecasts said it would reach 510 000 this winter. A floor report shows nine bidders currently seeking a seat, with the sole remaining sale price at 97 500.
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Stock Exchange
Stork Delivers Son to President's Secretary
Washington December 26 A son was born today to the President's Secretary and Mrs Loeb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Loeb
Dewey’s Wines for Holiday Gifts Ad
Special assorted cases offered by H. T. Dewey & Sons Co. at 138 Fulton Street New York priced four and five dollars with $675? value. Advertisement notes travel comfort facilities from New York Central.
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Dewey’s
H. T. Dewey & Sons Co
Fulton St
New York
Rebels at Moscow making last stand in siege
Moscow reports say the revolt near the Brest station is collapsing as government troops seal in the insurgents in a fortified quadrilateral. Firing continues in Strastner Square and surrounding districts while civilians flee and Red Cross wagons collect the dead and wounded.
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Associated Press
Lonser
Tie
Sid
Said
Workmen’s Council
Doubassoff
Brest Railroad Station
Tverskaia Street
Tverskoi, Sadovia
Bronnia
St. Petersburg
Brest
Moscow
Strastner Square
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Rs Damont & Co
Pere
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Sti
Curia
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Madman
Damery
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Turk's Island
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Sabaneta
Demetrio Rodriguez
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Navarro
Martinez
Fidro Alvares
Santiago
Perico Lasila
la Vega
Deschamps
Jiminéz i
Caceres
Jiminez
Moralles
Arms Senate
President
Burnett
ST. Paul, Minn
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Castro
Henry van Alstyne Hart
Rosecrans
N.Y
Old Board of Directors of
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Spencer
Maiden Lane
Choate
State Bar
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Witte
Trepoff and
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