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Newspaper

New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1908

Page

13

New Jersey Tax Ruling on Coal Depots May Reach Supreme Court

New Jersey Court of Errors and Appeals rules coal stored near Junction becomes subject to local tax, a decision with broad implications for Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Co and others. The court rejects that storage were inter state transport, clarifying that ownership storage lacks inherent sale and interstate commerce, potentially shaping Hepburn bill debates and tidewater coal control.

Court of Errors and Appeals New Jersey Jersey Pennsylvania Lehigh & Wilkesbarre Coal Company Junction George F. Baer Reading Railway Tidewater James B. Dill Dill Connecticut New York City New York United States Supreme Court New Jersey Line

Road May Pass Dividend

The Southern Railway Directors meet today to decide the semi annual dividend on the preferred stock. It is expected no dividend will be declared due to earnings declines. Last payment declared 1 percent from accumulated net earnings rather than 2 percent from current earnings. Further declines in earnings over six months make a dividend unlikely.

Southern Railway

Finance Committee Considers Currency Resolutions

The Chamber of Commerce Finance Committee met to discuss currency matters. James G. Cannon, vice president of Fourth National Bank, chaired and noted the committee had not yet reached enough to suggest recommendations. Resolutions before Congress seek opinion on current bills and a Congressional Currency Commission to address the broader currency issue.

Chamber of Commerce James G. Cannon Fourth National Bank Congress

Kentucky Colonel Daniel Ward Arrested on Forged Drafts

Daniel Ward known as the Kentucky Colonel was arrested at Police Headquarters after passing forged drafts on a Broadway department store. The 74-year-old, famed for a long criminal record, resisted examination and faced extradition to Boston after being held without bail. Ward’s history includes Sing Sing sentences and leadership of a Mississippi River gambler gang. He recently married a Canadian Indian woman and toured Rhode Island posing as a Kentucky Colonel.

America Daniel 8 McCaffrey Lieut. Dunn Ward Broadway Rhode Island Wards Sing Sing Kansas City Boston Mississippi Corrigan

Father Leo's Slayer Guilty of Murder in Denver

Giuseppe Alla was found guilty of first degree murder for shooting Father Leo Heinrichs at St. Elizabeth's Church in Denver on February 28. The jury fixed hanging as the penalty. Only two witnesses were called, with Dr. Baron G. Tosti testifying that Alla appeared insane, while defense argued sanity with limited expert input.

Denver Col Giuseppe Alla Leo Heinrichs St. Elizabeth's Church Baron G. Tosti Leo Alia Father Leo John Chiles Robert H. Wildecombe

Cotton Mills Cut Wages In Lowell Mass

Notices announcing a wage reduction of 10 percent were posted in seven large cotton factories in Lowell during the noon hour. About 26,000 operatives will be affected as industry outlook remains discouraging and further curtailment may be needed. The Boots Tremont and Suffolk Hamilton Middlesex Lawrence Appleton and Merrimac corporations are involved, with Manchester New Hampshire and Lawrence Massachusetts reports suggesting broader follow on.

Lowell Mass Boots Tremont and Suffolk Hamilton Middlesex Lawrence, Appleton Merrimac Manchester N. H Lawrence

Coal Company Denies Fraud in $3 Million Bond Suit

The Slater Trust Company sues Randolph-Macon Coal Company to recover $3,000,000 in mortgage bonds tied to 47 000 acres of coal lands. The defense argues the fraud claims cover only surface rights and not the coal underneath. Defendants include John Regeman William A Read and James T Gardiner president of Randolph Macon Coal Company.

Sgal Justice Martin United States District Court Slater Trust Company Providence R. IL Randolph-Macon Coal Company Delphin M. Delmas Trust Company Coal Company Eee The John Regeman William A. Read James T. Gardiner Randolph-Macon Coa Company

Commodity price drop under Bradstreets index since July 1906

Bradstreet's index shows March 1 commodity prices at 7.9862, down 17 percent in February and 12.5 percent below July 1 levels. Textiles and provisions lead declines while livestock and metals rose. bound by a general price slump across most groups.

Bradstreet’s

Pennsylvania Railroad Opens West Seneca Branch

The Pennsylvania Railroad announces a new West Seneca Branch line to streamline handling of freight around Buffalo. The project aims to support rapid commerce growth in the Buffalo area and enhance regional rail operations.

Pennsylvania Road Pennsylvania Railroad West Seneca Buffalo Panama Railroad S Colon Canal

Court Clerks to Get Pay Rise in New York

Albany March 12 The State Civil Service Commission ruled that thirty assistant clerks in New York City municipal courts will receive 3000 annual salaries. The move follows a dispute over non competitive exam exemptions raised by the Civil Service Reform Association. The commission also exempted ten auditors in Controller Metz’s office from competitive exams.

Albany State Civil Service Commission New York Civil Service Reform Association of New York Metz

Bankrupt Notices From New York Courts

A long list of 1908 bankruptcy notices in the Southern and District Courts of New York. Debtors named include Francisco Escobar, Ricardo Balzac, Adolph Ensmenger, Benjamin Steinman, Jennie Steinman, Edward Stern, William Cahn, Bernard Gottdlener, Otto Krauss, John Kriete, Abraham Schoenfeld, Abraham Berse, Meyer H. Othschild, Edward L. Parmelle, and others. Meetings and hearings set with Referee John J. Townsend and William Allen, detailing dates in March and April 1908 for creditors to prove claims and appoint trustees.

District Court OF the United States Southern District of New York Francisco Escobar Ricardo Balzac Adolph Ensmenger Copartners Bscobar, Gogorza & Co Escobar Gogorza & Co New York John J. Townsend Cedar Street City and County of New York Benjamin Steinman Jennie Steinman B. & J. Steinman John’ J. Townsend Southern District of Edward Stern City and County of New York William H. Cahn William Cahn William Allen Wall St Bernard Gottdiener Bernard Gottdllener Bernard Gottdlener William Alien Wall Street N. Y A. D U. S. District Court For John Kriete United States United States Court House Andlso U. S. District Court Southern District Otto J. Krauss District Court Harry Wilk United States Court House and Post Office South U. S. District Court Ow York Meyer H. Othschild Meyer H. Vera Child Pee Caras Tlliam Allen Edward Ll. Parmelee Edward L. Parmelle Parmelee T Ne John Eh Dal County of New Yore Mina Samuel Lassman Cassel Paley Lassman & Paley John J. Pgpba

Foreclosure sale for Peerless Brick property on 118th Street

Referee Malcolm Sundheimer will auction the Harlem River waterfront parcels at the Exchange Salesroom 14 16 Vesey Street Manhattan on April 28 1908 at noon. Description covers 118th Street block from Pleasant Avenue to Harlem River, plus water rights and structures. Estimated liens 80123.01 plus costs 528.15. taxes 2927.69. mortgages 76000 with interest. Dated New York March 6 1908.

Supreme Court County OF New York Guardian Trust Company OF New York Peerless Brick Company Exchange Vesey Street Borough of Manhattan City of New York Joseph P. Day City State of New York 118Th Street Pleasant Avenue Avenue A 119Th Street Harlem River City of New York Register County of Brick Company New Yor Malcolm Sundheimer Otchkiss & Barber, Esas Nassau Street Borough of Manhattan New York City East 118Th Street East 119Th Street Peerless

Wakefield property sale in Bronx designated lots 613 and 651

New York County refree sale on March 26 1908 at 12 noon at Exchange Salesroom Vesey Street Manhattan of Wakefield Westchester property now in Bronx Ward 24 including lots 613 and 651 with buildings. Boundaries based on 1854 map by Henry B Miller.anjut

Suprissme Court County OF New York John T. Bradley Laintiff Frank Wolf John Wolf Louisa Marburger Sarah Bradley Exchange Vesey St Borough of Manhattan City of New York Joseph P. Day Williamsbridge Town of Westchester Cnty State of New York Bronx Wakefield Hast Westchester County Henry B. Miller County of White Plains Third Avenue East 217Th Street Francis Wolf Rose McAnany Warren Leslie Arthur H. Wadick Eustis & Foster, Esqgs John and

Partition sale of New York land in 1908 auction notice

Jane Reilly sues Marga Ret Crosby et al for partition. Referee Emil Goldmark to sell at public auction March 19 1908 at 12 noon at Exchange Salesroom Vesey Street Manhattan. Property lies along West 19th Street and Seventh Avenue in New York City. Auction conducted by Joseph P Day, 27 William Street.

Supreme Court County OF New York Jane Reilly Margaret Crosby Exchange Vesey Street Borough of Manhattan City of New York Joseph P. Day New York Seventh Ave Seventh Avenue West 1Th St West 19Th St Emil Goldmark H. A. & C. E. Ae Attorneys William Street New York City United States District Court Southern District of New York Thesigre Wrothce John Ewen John J. Townsend Cedar Street City and Shipman McKinney Co Jersey City Montgomery Street N. J Charles Shengood U. S Liam R. Wilder Trustes N. Y Da-An-Nite Auto Supply Company Nathaniel A. Prentiss Broadway Charles Shongood United States Southern District of Leonard Street Borough of Manhattan William F. Carell Arenaway City of Broad New York Evory Manufacturing Company Ivory Manufacturing Company Eard ED B. Root John W. Ingram Joseph B. Newburger County of Whitney & Kitchen Bayard L. Peck Liberty Street City State of New York Bayard L. Peck Burke & Fay Pine Street

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