New York Central halts orders as rate fight looms
President W C Brown announces cancelation of three thousand freight car orders worth about 3,400,000 and withdrawal of bids for four thousand more valued at about 60,000,000. Expenditures for improvements around 8,000,000 are paused pending possible freight rate increases. Paris bond sales for Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and Michigan Central are discontinued as U S conditions worsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Brown
New York Central
Mr. Brown
Paris
Cleveland, Cincinnati & Chicago Railroad
Michigan Central
Brown
Cleveland
Cincinnati, Chicago & Bt. Lois Railway
Inter-State Commercce Commission
Watson seeks details on city negligence cases from Justice Ford
Corporation Counsel Archibald R. Watson writes to Supreme Court Justice John Ford asking for concrete facts to support criticism of the city’s handling of negligence suits. He expresses resolve to ensure capable city representation and invites Ford to share information to locate and fix weaknesses. The note hints at tension between Watson and several judges over condemnation and bench relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation
Watson
Supreme Court
Ford
Law Department
John Ford
County Court House
New York City
In¢Umelite
Benehagd
New York
Fajlr
Archibald R. Watson
Corporation Counsel
Whtson
Seized Panama Hats to be Sold After Valuation Review
A conference in Room 720 of Curtom House chaired by Secretary Mac Veagh and officials including Collector Loeb and District Attorney Wise decided to pursue forfeiture and condemnation of Panama hats undervalued in invoices. If warranted, seized imports will be prosecuted and sold, ending surcharges via corrected invoices.
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Curtom House
MacVeagh
Loeb
Wise
Andrews
Treasury
Wheatly
Panama
United States District Court
Treasury Department
Ccase
Coffee Myth Debunked Boosts Energy Naturally
Readers are urged to avoid heavy dullness from caffeine and seek clearer thinking through simple lifestyle changes. Experts advise practical steps to reduce jitters and improve focus without relying on coffee overload.
Browne Seized Then Freed on Writ in Bribery Case
Lee O'Neil Browne, Ottawa Democrat, surrendered on a 315000 bond but released on a writ of habeas corpus. Judge Scanlan set Monday for a jurisdiction hearing as Browne faces bribery charges tied to the Lorimer Senate election.
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Chicago
Lee O'Neil Browne
Ottawa
William Lorimer
United States Senate
Scanlan
Circuit Court
McSurely
Criminal Court
Browne
Elbridge, Hancey
P. H. O'Donnell
Wayman
Alderman Powers
O'Donnell
C. W. Peters
O’donnell
Haneey
Wingman
Atteorney Hunecy
Mr. Haneey
Clifford W. Barnes
Legislative Voters’ League
League
Taois
Barnes
Williamses figures on funds prompt inquiry into jackpot system
Beckemeyer is quoted claiming a $100000 pot was raised but liquor representatives deny it. A business corporation tax bill is said to have raised $35000 while $50000 is linked to transfers of lake front lands to Chicago corporations. The inquiry into the jackpot system continues.
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Beckemeyer
Lake Front
Chicago
Rubber Industry to Boom in Rhode Island
Providence June 4 Increased activity in Rhode Island rubber industry will provide jobs for thousands as Far East and Brazilian producers grant concessions. Col Samuel P Colt of United States Rubber Co says all company operations will run with full force. Joseph Bannigan Rubber Co resumes after years idle. other plants include Mechanical Rubber Providence Woonsocket Rubber and Masseges India Rubber Bristol. Output expected at about 25 million dollars annually, up 10 million.
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Providence
Rhode Island
Far East
Samuel P. Colt
United States Rubber Company
Joseph Bannigan Rubber Company
Mechanical Rubber Company
Woonsocket Rubber Company
Masgenes India Rubber Company
Bristol
Missing Rodgers Youth Sparks Alaska Search Restart
Seattle June 4 The hunt resumes for Alexander C Rodgers son of Rear Admiral J A Rodgers Puget Sound Navy Yard commander under Lt John Rodgers brother of the missing youth The 21 year old great grandson of Commodore Perry left on a Summer trip to Alaska last June writing from Valdez July 10 planning to reach Fairbanks by overland route This last message is the sole direct update and authorities fear he perished in the northern wilderness.
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Seattle
Wash
Alaska
Alexander C. Rodgers
J. A. Rodgers
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Lir
John Rodgers
Commodore Perry
Aaska
Valdes
Fairbanks
Gem Smuggling Charged in Antwerp Diamonds Case
Isaac Marcuson of 421 West 1824 Street was arraigned before U S Commissioner Gilchrist in the federal building on charges of smuggling diamonds worth 12 060 into the country from Antwerp Belgium via the Lusitania after arriving April 16 Reichman a Nassau Street diamond dealer identified Marcuson as the recipient of the stones Marcuson admits receiving diamonds from Antwerp but says they were shipped from England to a Peru customer bail set at 3000 with release on own recognizance until Monday
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Isaac M&rcnson
West 1824 Street
United States
Gilchrist
Federal Building
Reichman
Max Tom
Antwerp
Tom
Marcuson
Dresden
England
Peru
Arcet
Appeals for Jews in Russia Call for Washington Hearing
Rabbi Joseph Silverman urged his Temple Emanu-E congregation to attend a Washington public hearing next week on immigration bills in Congress. He warned Russia’s Jews face severe persecution with many unable to bribe officials, urging Jewish delegates to join Christians in rallying public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Silverman
Temple
Emanu-E
Russia
Washington
Congress
William 8. Bennet
Silverman
Naval Reserve Unit in White Duck Formed
A new Young Men's and Boys Naval Reserve unit is established in White Duck with khaki uniforms and drill plans. Local organizers call for recruits and community support as training begins at the waterfront hall.
Madman Attacks Policeman Werle at Bedford Avenue Home
Michael Henneasy of 708 Bedford Avenue attacked Policeman Werle at the Lee Avenue station area after threats of wealth and philanthropy. Hennessy wrestled Werle, was subdued by neighbors and bakers, then moved to hospitals for observation. Werle was injured but aided by EMS.
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Werle
Lee Avenue
Williamsburg
Bedford Avenue
Michael Henneasy
Emma Warren
Hennessy
Eastern District Hospital
Kings County Hospital
Tribute to Mrs Young by Chicago teachers
Five thousand women teachers in Chicago public schools honored Mrs A VueeS Touna the first woman to hold the post with a long planned reception at the Auditorium Theatre. The tribute followed nearly a year of tentative plans by the teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
A Vuees Touna
Auditorium
Young
Big Four Train Kills Three In Ohio Collision
A Big Four passenger train struck a market near a grade crossing in Dayton Ohio early today killing farmer H M Coombs of Tippecanoe City and his two sons daughter aged about 17 and 15.
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Dayton
Ohio
Wrade Crossing
H. M. Coombs
Tippecanoe City
Dazzling Displays By Bowers and Booths At Fair
Bright banners praise Best and Purest Food Products with free samples and abundant refreshments. Souvenirs handed out as visitors view a wide range of goods. The scene emphasizes quality, variety, and public freebies.
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Gentral
Ment
Wellville
Postum Chreal Company, Ltda
Battie Creek, Mish
Lorimer
Springfield Investi Cation
Springfield
Ill
John Dixon
Peoria
Henry Lemm
Pekin
Sangamon County
Gran Jury
Lemm
Dixon
Burke
Beardstown
Illinois
A. H. Foster
House Fish and Game Committee
Beckemerger
Admiral Rodgers
Rabbi Silverman
Best & Co
Milan
Jack Tars
Seeer
S & Boys
Boys’ Auto Cravenette
Jack Tar
White Duck
Mrs. Young
Queensboro Bridge
Bloomingdales
Manhattan
Onal
Lille
Queensboro
Rs Ame
Welsbach
Reeses
Ifr
Bouillon
Lée Ees
Dufty
Bettie
Canoe
Gosman
Delft
Campbell
Humbert
Lipton
Pillsbury
Quaker Oats Co
Pattisoni
Silver Lake
Maracaibo
Cot Rour
Ram Th
Stree
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