Reid Forced Jackson Out Of Rock Island
Reported quarrel between R. A. Jackson and D. G. Reid led to Jackson’s withdrawal from the Rock Island posts amid stock market turmoil. French capitalists have small holdings. no foreign control confirmed.
14 Jan 1910
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1910
Page
1
Reported quarrel between R. A. Jackson and D. G. Reid led to Jackson’s withdrawal from the Rock Island posts amid stock market turmoil. French capitalists have small holdings. no foreign control confirmed.
The Russian press broadly rejects the proposed neutralization of the Manchurian railways. Diplomatic circles expect the American proposal to hasten a Russia Japan agreement on joint railway and economic interests in Manchuria. A St Petersburg conference failed to fix uniform freights between Russia and Japan.
Two laborers were trapped when dirt and stones slid into a ten foot trench on Crescent Street East New York. Renato Saporito 45 of Liberty Avenue was buried beneath debris but kept alive by a four foot air chamber from an underground water main. Firefighters and police rescued him after about an hour.
An express train on the Third Avenue elevated line from City Hall to Harlem was steered by a fluttering white handkerchief after a motor box failure near Chatham Square. The motorman manned a second box, the conductor signaled from the front, and tracks were kept clear to 106th Street and beyond with a lantern aid from 129th Street to the Bronx terminal.
Charles H. Hopkins, a structural iron worker, dies at 99 Randolph Ave after a fight with Policeman Harry Harris following an argument with his wife. Police claim Hopkins slipped on ice while fleeing and struck his head, with Officer Harris hospitalized from injuries.
The Atlantic Coast Line and Superior Roadway Equip ment advertise four limited trains daily at 1:25, 3:25, and 9:25 PM. The 1218 By way service is featured as part of their schedule.
President Taft expresses optimism over GOP divisions with insurgents and regulars, aiming to unify support for progressive legislation. He held talks with insurgent leader Hayes and reported movers toward a cooperative caucus plan, while Roosevelt letters suggest no immediate criticism.
Readers are urged to place orders with news dealers today to secure copies of the notable features planned for next Sunday's Times. The notice emphasizes timely purchases and distribution details for loyal subscribers and casual readers alike.
A 17 year old heiress Roberta De Janon and ex waiter Ferdinand Cohen evade crowds at West Philadelphia Station after arriving from Chicago. Police interrogate both at City Hall and at the hospital while Cohen’s wife collapses emotionally.
Albany January report indicates talks between Supt Hotchkiss and J Pierpont Morgan and associates on a plan to prevent single man control of Equitable Life Assurance Society. Legislation or trusteeship may be sought to protect policy holders, with negotiations continuing between Morgan group and the Insurance Department.
Three West Point cadets have been found guilty of hazing fourth class members. Dismissal will follow approval by Secretary of War Dickinson, who has no discretion in the matter. Names will not be released until Dickinson returns from Puerto Rico and acts on the sentence. All involved were in the third class.
A Queens County Supreme Court jury awarded $20 000 to Orlazus Jude and John J McGlynn for heroic actions saving colleagues during the Queensboro Bridge construction. They prevented a plate from falling while 100 feet above the water and later had their hands amputated at St Johns Hospital. The award is against Pennsylvania Steel Company, the contractors.
The first day of the habeas corpus action by Mrs. Howard Chandler Christy seeks Natalie's custody. Plaintiff witnesses allege the artist's unfitness, citing prior years in New York with alleged drunkenness and abuse of his wife and child. The court session occurred in Zanesville with Judge H C Smith presiding.
Secretary of War J H Dickinson and delegation reach Charleston from Cuba aboard the yacht Mayflower. He boards a train to Washington while the rest continue the voyage. he declines to comment on Porto Rico and Cuba conditions.
In Trenton New Jersey on January 13 a basement fire at the vaudeville Tre nton Theatre threatened a large audience of about two thousand. Treasurer James Clancy calmed patrons by announcing defective lights would force an early exit and invited those who wished to collect refunds. A boy alarmed at the lobby door was restrained by an attendant who broke a picture stand. The fire caused only minor damage and manager Solomon M Moses praised Clancy for his cool handling.
Gov. Hughes has joined the New York State Board of American Red Cross as presiding member. The board includes Cleveland H. Dodge Jacob H. Schiff Mrs W K Draper George C Boldt Robert De Forest of New York Robert C Pruyn of Albany Col William Cary Sanger of Sangerfield Alfred T White of Brooklyn and Ansley Wilcox of Buffalo. Schiff is named Treasurer.
The Seaboard Florida Limited announces the only club car train to Florida with electric lighting and all Pullman cars. Operates via the Pennsylvania Railroad and Seaboard Air Line. Office 1,183 Broadway. Adv.
A modest snowstorm arrived last night delaying travel for theatergoers. Forecasters expect clearing skies along the coast tomorrow with brisk east winds. A storm over the Ohio Valley moves eastward prompting mariners warnings from Delaware Breakwater to Portland.
A major blaze in Evans & Co dry goods store on the Kilburn road, London suburbs, caused about 500000 dollars in damage. Four of eleven large shops were destroyed while the early closing kept staff small. all clerks escaped unharmed. The fire recalls a Battersea disaster at Ard ing & Hobbs.
The Republican County Committee of Trenton New Jersey states money will not be used in elections in the county. A Secretary will study needy cases in the city and spend annual campaign funds to aid families of voters.
In Cincinnati on January 18 a morning conference between telegraphers of the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad and General Superintendent Brimson failed to produce a wage schedule agreement. Negotiations to settle the dispute have been abandoned.
Berlin reports consular data showing German exports to the United States in 1909 valued at 166,913,598 dollars, up 38,674,546 from 1908. Significant increases occur in hides chemicals and iron shipments amid a broader rise in exports.
Venezuela informs Pan American Ore Company and Charles M Schwab that the Imataca mine transfer will not be recognized as title is challenged. The protocol by US Commissioner William S Buchanan bars possession until title is cleared, though Pan American hopes to start work soon.
Ex Supreme Court Justice Charles H. Truax lies critically ill at the Hotel Savoy after a sudden faintness and high fever. His son Arthur and daughters Mrs Woods and Miss Truax stay by his side with physicians, as concern grows over a possible fatal outcome.
Rae Brown sixteen lived at 150 South Second Street Brooklyn was arraigned in Jefferson Market Court on charges of stealing collars ribbon and hosiery valued at 9.56 urged she is controlled by a bad soul and a spiritualist. detective found items in her muff and Magistrate Kernochan ordered hold for Special Sessions with bail set at 500.
Dewey & Sons Co offers sherry before dinner and Madeira after with selections at 138 Fulton Street New York for home entertaining and gifts.
Washington dispatch outlines heated debate over the Administration plan for federal incorporation of interstate firms. Senators and Representatives clash over state rights and a proposed forfeiture provision, with Attorney General Wickersham noting the text is tentative and unlikely to pass this session. The issue prompts constitutional questions and a prolonged, education driven fight.
Leading corporate lawyers in the city debated President Taft's draft to create and control interstate corporations by national authority. J. M. Beck and C. P. Mowland doubted its constitutionality while praising the potential impact. the draft was published in full in The Times.
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