Economists Debate Watered Stocks at New York Dinner
The Economic Club of New York discussed Is the Overcapitalization of Railroads an Evil at the Hotel Astor. Speakers included Francis Lynde Stetson and Henry Clews who urged a federal watchdog on railroads and proposed reforms to prevent watered securities.
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Henry Clews
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Boston
Economic Club of Boston
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Roosevelt
Indianapolis
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Railroad . Com
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Orby Wins Derby as Croker Fulfills Life Goal
Richard Croker’s Orby, ridden by American Johnny Reiff, wins the Derby at Epsom by two lengths over Wool Winder with Bezonian third. Orby’s time is 2 minutes 44 seconds amid a largely American contingent, yielding Croker a fortune and the famed “Tam many Derby” triumph. The result disappoints many British bettors though crowds cheer the American victory.
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London
Richard Croker
Epsom
Orby
Johnny” Reiff
Biieve Gallion
Newmarket
Bieve Gallion
Wool
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Nnlonging
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Slieve Gallion
Bezonian
Galvani
Tottenham
Reiff
Wool Winder
Col. EB. W. Baird
Capt. Greer
Blieve Gallion
Lord Rosebery
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Croker
Croker Derby Victory Sparks Belmont Park Buzz
Bulletin boards at Belmont Park announced Richard Croker’s Orby winning the Epsom Derby. American bettors, led by Timothy D. Sullivan with a 250 stake at 15 to 1, sparked talk of winnings while Croker’s friends cheered in the club. Turfmen and prominent owners sent cable congratulations as Croker’s English racing career and American breeding influence are recounted.
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Croker
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Rockmen Demand Wage Increase Across Construction Labor
The Rockmen and Excavators' Union, representing 25,000 workers, gave three months notice in March to push a wage scale raise. They seek daily rises for rockmen and excavators with one employer already settling, while others strike over the proposed terms.
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Contractors’ Protective Association
Dh Fu Easey
Sapieveen
Thyolgn
Aveonn
Croker's Orby Wins Derby
Croker announces ambition to maintain American supremacy on English turf after Orby's Derby victory. The article recalls a post dinner exchange with Croker and his party including Mrs Croker and Norman E. Mack.
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Mr. Croker
Mrs. Croker
Miss Croker
Richard Croker
Norman E. Mack
Buckingham Palace
Orby’s Royal Mynt Cup bid and Croker triumph in London
Orby is entered for Ascot’s Royal Mynt Cup and the Brer, with a decision pending on running. Croker denies offering Maher 7500 to ride Orby, noting Maher had a prior engagement. Congratulatory telegrams pour in from America and Britain as Croker relives the victory, while trainer Sam Darling praises Slieve Gallion but notes Orby’s superior staying power.
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Orby
Ascot
Reiff
Mr. Croker
Johnny
Maher
Newmarket
Slieve Gellion
Editorials Unfriendly to Croker Victory at Epsom Downs
London papers largely criticize J. Croker's win by Orby at Epsom Downs. Some label it Irish-American Derby or Croker's revenge for the Newmarket training ban. Editorials note cold reception due to financial concerns while racing experts praise Orby's trainer and owner. American reactions appear in special dispatches.
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London
Croker
Jockey Club i
Newmarket
Hucal
Orby
Lord Rosebery
Duke of Westminster
Peint
J. Croker
New York
Victory popular in Paris amid Croker Derby win
In Paris the American crowd favored Richard Croker after the Derby victory. Bets were placed by bookmakers in England but totals remained small.
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Paris
Tun
New York Times Co
Paris, Jr
Richard Croker
England
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