Wallace quits Panama Canal post as probe looms
After John F. Wallace resigns as chief engineer, Washington releases a detailed account of the resignation and conference with Taft. Reports connect an Interborough offer of 60,000 dollars a year to lure him away. A wall of supporters and rivals claim the move could trigger investigations and shed light on past graft allegations.
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Wallace to Be Subway Head
A close ally says Chief Engineer Joh J. Wallace quit the Panama Canal for an Interborough Rapid Transit Company post offering a salary near 0.K a year. Roosevelt announced Wallace’s resignation. friends expect rapid developments in the canal enterprise within days while Wallace remains in New York avoiding interviews.
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Index to Departments in the Daily Paper
An index listing sections and page numbers for Commercial World Amusements Arrivals of Out-of-Town Buyers Business Troubles Court Calendars Marine Intelligence and Foreign Mails New Corporations Real Estate Society Weather Report Yesterdays Fires with corresponding page locations 12 9 6 6 6 6 12 15 9 4 9
Taft reveals New York conference details and Wallace fallout
Secretary Taft releases a verbatim statement of the meeting with Wallace and Shonts at the Manhattan Hotel, detailing his demand for Wallace's resignation and the President's approval at Cambridge. Cromwell and Col. Edwards oversaw the process, with stenographers and multiple copies produced for the record. The report notes ongoing offers for the Chief Engineer post and forthcoming announcements.
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Panama Canal Commission
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Cambridge
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Col. Edwards
Canal Commission
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Panama Canal
Hot fight as swindle suspects grabbed at Gains borough door
Police arrest two men at 112 Riverside Avenue Gains borough after a brawl with detectives while accusing them of swindling Dr John A Harris out of 12500 and seeking 7000 more. Detectives Reardon Champer Andrews and Platt led the operation. weapons and evidence found at headquarters include cash and gambling items.
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Paris
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George Snyder
West One Hundred and Thirty-fourth Street
George Thompson
West One Hundred and Twenty-fourth Street
Reardon
Jerome
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Champer
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Platt
Charles Simons
Simons
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Cooney
Rehan
Longeut
Snyder
Thompson
Treadquarters
Nosnider
McKee
Hotel
Rockefeller Wins Suit Over Adirondack Trespass Damages
Albany June 29 William Rockefeller brother of John D won a decision in the Appellate Division Supreme Court for 18 cents damages and 790 31 costs against Oliver La Mora Adirondack guide. The case stemmed from an alleged trespass on Rockefeller's Franklin County preserve and was before the court for the second time on appeal by La Mora.
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William Rockefeller
John D
Appellate Division
Supreme Court
Oliver la Mora
Rockefeller
Franklin County
la Mora
Special Sessions Vacancy Sparks Clerkship Hopes
Justice Elizur B. Hinsdale’s term ends today and will not be renewed as he is a Republican. Ex Alderman Charles W. Culkin, linked to Patrick Rexhon, is favored for the Clerk of the Court role when Hinsdale’s successor is named. The vacant position pays $9,000 yearly for a ten year term. Chief Clerk earns $4,000.
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Patrick Jr. Rexhon
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18 Hours to Chicago Means Overnight Business Travel
The Pennsylvania Special leaves New York daily at 3 55 P M and arrives Chicago 8 55 A M next day. This means, to the business man, making the trip over night, between business hours.
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20Th Century Limited
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Lake Shore
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Pennsylvania
$20 Million Steel Deal Shifts Industry Power
Pittsburg aboard: United States Steel Corp wins largest steel contract in industry history with Pittsburg Steel Co to supply all billets for five years starting July 1. The deal, valued at 20 to 25 million, shifts prices on pig iron and impacts regional mills and pools amid a price war with Republic Iron and Steel.
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H. Rowe
Pitsburg Steel Company
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John W. Gates
Republic Iron and Steel Company
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Steel Corporation
Monessen
Glassport
Republic Company
Rail Association
Southern Iron No. 2
New York
Five Hurt In Benzine Blast In East New York Building
An explosion of benzine and oils in a new four story building at 327 Snediker Avenue East New York last evening injured five workmen four seriously. Two may die. The blast wrecked the first floor and shattered windows in adjoining homes. Fire followed. Joseph Alderman and Louis Lousburg burned severely. David Rozisk and Harry Hess burned less severely. Josie Negro was cut by flying glass. The painter crew fled amid flames as cans of benzine and other materials burned. Neighbors removed burning clothing and ambulances were called.
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Bradford Street Hospital
Joseph Alderman
Watkins Street
Louis lLousburg
David Rozisk
Harry Hess
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Josie Negro
Elias M. Pilsner
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Isthmian Canal Commission buys two fast American ships
The Isthmian Canal Commission buys the Mexico and Havana from Ward Line for 650000 dollars each. The vessels, 5500 tons and 16 knots, will be leased to the Panama Railroad and Steamship Line, replacing costly chartered ships and saving four days per round trip.
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Odessa Under Fire as Rebel Warship Bombards Port
The Odessa fighting escalates with the Kniaz Potemkine firing on the city, burning the Central Railway Station and warehouses. Casualties are reported in the hundreds as troops, Cossacks, and mutinous sailors clash amid black smoke and raids on ports and ships.
New York Central Announces Express Train Schedule
A fast new service on the New York Central leaves Grand Central at 1 57 PM reaching Albany at 4 52 PM Utica 6 47 PM Syracuse 3 00 PM Rochester 9 33 PM and Buffalo 11 10 PM No excess fare is charged.
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Buffalo
Fourth of July Special Train Returning From Atlantic City
The Pennsylvania Railroad runs a July Fourth special train leaving Atlantic City at 5 30 PM to New York with stops at Trenton New Brunswick Elizabeth and Newark Parlor and dining cars advertised. Erie Railroad offers Niagara Falls round trip July 1 2 and 8 with fares listed and contact information at 399 1159 Broadway NY and 383 Fulton St Brooklyn.
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