Fares dispute stalls until next week as rail firms clash
Public Service Commission faces two rail systems over fare splits after no conference on through routes and joint rates. Central Park and Metropolitan receivers clash on a 50 percent receipts division while appraisers prepare to set a joint rate if talks fail. Assemblyman Goldberg denounces the move, urging a return to lower fares. Yonkers transfer case advances in court as eight cent transfers are questioned. Bloomingdale Brothers add five cent tickets to spur sales on 58th Street.
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Central Park, North & East River Railroad Company
Metropolitan System
Public Service Commission
Arthur H. Masten
Masten & Nichols
Douglas Robinson
Metropolitan
Central Park Company
Commission
Mth Street
16Th Street
59Th Street
Assemblyman
Mark Goldberg
18Th
Assembly District
the &&H Street
Crosstown
Belt Lines
Blackwell's Island
Goldberg
Manhattan Island
Dickheiser
Justice Morschauer
Supreme Court
Poughkeepsie
Yonkers Railroad Company
Une
Subway
Kingsbridge
Yonkers Reilroad Company
City of
Yonkers
58Th Street
Hudson County Jail Keepers Suspended for Picnic Absence
Under Sheriff Erwin suspended three Hudson County jail keepers Joseph Grimm William Chaumont and Joseph Callahan after finding them off duty at a Jersey City political picnic. One guard on duty and no watcher in the prisoners ward left seven inmates with only a single guard as absentees claimed sheriff’s permission.
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Erwin
Hudson County
Joseph Grimm
William Chaumont
Joseph Callahan
Jersey City
Residents Demand End To Night Car Storage On Lexington Ave
Residents and local businesspeople along Lexington Avenue between 11th and 128th streets have endured sleepless nights due to Metropolitan Street Railway Company cars stored on the avenue at night. Assemblyman Louis A. Cuvillier pressed the Public Service Commission, which said no order permits storage and will consider the matter. Cuvillier then secured a Harlem magistrate summons demanding the receivers answer within ten days to charges of maintaining a nuisance.
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Lexington Avenue
11Th
128Th Streets
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Louis A. Cuviller
Public Service Commission
Cuvillier
Steinert
Harlem
Judge Adams Defends Courts From Roosevelt Critique
Rutland Vt August Judge P B Adams of the United States Circuit Court of Missouri criticizes President Roosevelt for urging scrutiny of the courts. He says such criticism breeds public distrust, harms justice, and warns against eroding confidence in the judiciary while affirming the courts enforce the law.
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Rutland
P. B. Adams
United States Circuit Court of Missouri
Roosevelt
Vermont Bar Association
Adams
Illinois Drought Slows Corn Crop Prospects
Illinois corn crop suffers from drought with poor conditions reported to August 1 by the State Board of Agriculture. Condition stands at a low level, down from June, due to lack of rain. Board hopes seasonable weather and late rains may yield an average crop.
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the Tribune
Springfield
Ill
Illinois
State Board of Agriculture
Hitchcock Injunction Vacated in Circle Production Case
In the U S Circuit Court yesterday Judge Sedge Hough vacated the restraining order against Raymoné firehcoc firemaking or performing for Circle Production Company. The motion for reargument or rehearing was denied and Hitchcock's counsel is allowed to file an amended answer. Judge Grush noted bond of 30.00 stands. order canceled without prejudice to future motions.
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Sedge Hough
United States Circuit Court
Henry W. Savage
Raymoné Firehcoc
Circle Production Company
Holt
Hitchcock
Mex D. Stever
Tirush
Miss Edith Ludwig Weds Professor Fred P Fitzgerald
In Sacramento on August 14 Miss Edith Ludwig formerly of Morris Illinois now of Palo Alto California married Professor Fred P Fitzgerald of Stanford University after arriving from the East. They received a station greeting of rice and cheers as a license was secured at the County Clerk’s office. Mrs Ludwig left Chicago on a later train and has not yet arrived.
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Sacramento
Cal
Edith Ludwig
Morris, Ill
Palo Alto
Fred P. Fitzgerald
Leland Stanford Junior University
Miss Ludwig
Fitzgerald
Ludwig
Chicago
Russian Extradition Ruling Sends Pouren Back to Russia
Federal Court Commissioner Shields rules Russian blacksmith Jan Janoff Pouren must be returned to Russia. Extradition hinges on 1893 treaty and alleged arson, robbery, and attempted murder in Riga district. Witnesses identify his photograph amid claims of band involvement, despite defense arguments.
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Shields
Jan Janoff Pouren
Russia
Pouren
Herbert Parsons
O'Brien and Patrolmen Face Discipline Over Coffee Break
Captain Stephen O'Brien of West 37th street station and five patrolmen appeared before Deputy Commissioner Hanson for off post absence to drink coffee in a restaurant. The men pleaded guilty as O'Brien insisted the issue lacked ground for excitement. Hanson reserved decision while O'Brien smiled and supporters noted his connections.
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Stephen O'Brien
West 37Th Street
Hanson
O’brien
O'Brien
Commissioner Hanson
Whiskey Tank Explodes at West 40th Street Firm
An explosion on the fourth floor of B. J. Mackey & Co at 356 West 40th Street injures an employee, Francis Taubner, who was hurled thirty feet by the blast. The whiskey ignited and ran through the building. a sewer outlet was opened to lessen the blaze as firemen arrived and police were stationed to keep crowds away from spilled whiskey.
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B. J. Mackey & Co
West 40Th Street
Francis Taubner
Taubner
Quinn
Bryant
Madison Square Parks
Class Day at Mount Hermon School Northfield Mass
Mount Hermon School students deliver orations and essays during class day on the Hermon campus as conference delegates attend the summer term. Speakers include Dr. Hugh Black Dr. R A Torrey Rev W B MacLeod and Dr W L Watkinson. The conference adjourns tomorrow for commencement. A collection supports tent work in New York City and sympathy is sent to Mrs Ira Sankey.
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Aucassency Northfield
Mass
Mount Hermon School
D. I. Moody
Hermon
Hugh Black
Union Seminary
New York
Ira D. Sankey
D. L Moody
Noise dispute ends in arrest in Bayside Queens
Louis Mathot of Bayside Queens, father of the late Deputy Police Commissioner Mathot, had neighbor Mathew Rock arrested for keeping him awake at night with automobile noise. Rock owns autos that noisy when moved to a garage. Mathot offered Rock use of his barn to reduce noise but was refused. Case to be heard in a few days.
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Louis Mathot
Bayside
Queens
Mathot
Mathew Rock
Rock
Mail wagon driver held after stash uncovered
Amos Nolan, a United States mail wagon driver, was arrested by Patrolman Cox after failing to explain a bundle of clothing and jewelry concealed under his coat. He was turned over to federal authorities, arraigned before Commissioner Shields, and held on $3.0 bail awaiting grand jury action. Police found eight address plates and three wrappers on him at the station, tied to stolen packages.
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Amos Nolan
United States
Cox
East
Th Street
Shields
Postoffice
Accused of kicking man to death in Plattsburg saloon
In a dispute over a card game Joseph Vassant of Plattsburg is accused of striking and kicking Philip Venett of Schenectady in a local saloon. Venett sustained injuries that caused his death in under five minutes.
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Plattsburg
N. Y
Joseph Vassant
Philip Venett
Schenectady
Venett
Handsome elk dies in New York park
Bon Bon, a handsome female elk and longtime favorite at the New York Zoological Gardens, died early yesterday morning shortly after the arrival of a baby elk, which also died. Bin Snyder, head keeper, and assistants mourn the loss of the beloved animal.
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bin” Snyder
New York
DARR MINE VICTIMS SEEK MILLIONS IN CLAIMS
Pittsburg August 14 Fifteen damage suits aggregating 75 40 were filed against the Pittsburg Coal Company over the Darr mine disaster at Jacobs Creek last December when 238 miners were killed. Eighteen similar suits were filed three weeks ago bringing the total damages to about 8 000 000.
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Pittsburg
Jacob's Creek
National Stock Urges Public Buyout of System
An anonymous author promotes a plan to flood markets with “National Stock” claiming vast profits and a dismantling of System control. He cites massive orders, broker enthusiasm, and a forthcoming pamphlet, urging continued purchases and broad public backing to “retire” bosses and reform finance.
Canadian Pacific strike intervention eyed and Japanese workers arrive
The Railway Commission may intervene in the Canadian Pacific mechanical trades strike. J H McVey travels to Ottawa to discuss with government officers after a report by RWC inspector J Clark. Meanwhile twenty five Japanese mechanics arrived from Vancouver and began work as CP fills 300 of 1500 vacancies in Winnipeg on August 1.
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Through the Railway Commission
Canadian Pacific Railway
J. H. McVey
Ottawa
J. Clark
Railway Commission
McVey
Vancouver
Winnipeg
Dominion
West Fork glass plant resumes. city near full operation
Clarksburg West Virginia August 14 The West Fork glass plant resumed work today and within a week every glass plant in the city will be running full time employing one thousand men It is expected that by September 1 every glass factory in West Virginia will be in operation
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Clarksburg
W. Va
West Fork
West Virgina
New Union Bank elects officers and plans branch openings
The board of directors for the new Union Bank met at 44 Court Street Brooklyn and elected James T Ashley cashier, formerly of the Union Bank of Brooklyn, and Samuel M Jarvis vice president of the National Bank of Cuba, as director. Final plans were made to open branches on Monday.
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New Union Bank
The
Mechanics and Traders” Bank
Court Street
Brooklyn
James T. Ashley
Union Bank of Brooklyn
Samuel M. Jarvis
National Bank of Cuba
Metropolitan Bank to Open Broadway and Prince Street Branch
Circulars announced that the Metropolitan Bank will open a new branch at Broadway and Prince Street in the former Mechanics and Traders Bank quarters. A. M. Dederer, recently named third vice president, will lead the new branch after a twenty six year tenure with Mechanics and Traders Bank including ten years as cashier.
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Metropolitan Bank
Metropolitan Life
Broadway and
Prince Street
Mechanics and Traders’ Bank
A. M. Dederer
Shortage Found in Afton Bank Cashier Accounts
Guthrie Oklahoma August 14 State Bank Examiner Ww E Gordon reports a shortage of about 15000 in the accounts of Thomas M Reynolds cashier of the Bank of Afton Oklahoma Reynolds has been missing since last week The bank continues to operate under the state depositors guarantee law.
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Guthrie
Okla
Bankruptcy petitions filed in U S district court
Involuntary petitions target Peyton Paper Company at 396 West Heoooway and L. D. Wal ton Co alongside National Press Intelligence Company and Darmstadt Scott & Courtney, with claims totaling $64 296. Liss & Kaiser, at 79 and 41 Spring Street, face involuntary action with $60 747 claimed. Jonas Schon files a voluntary case for Kingston NY shoe dealer Jonas Schon with $1 814 95 in debts. Solomon Schneider schedules liabilities of $1 663 97 and assets of $85 468, including $84 211 cash held by receiver and a $1 257 State Bank check. Receiver Roger H. Lyon appointed for Noble Manufacturing and Supply Co at 49 Dover Street with $1 500 bond. assets about $2 400. William Blau named receiver for Hafer & Sanger at 124 West 18th Street with $1 000 bond. firm liabilities $11 000 and assets $2 000. Scharstein Hobson Lang Inc files schedule showing $2 851 assets, nominal $1 902, with additional city appearances.
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Peyton Paper Company
West Heooo Way
L. D. & Walton & Co
National Press Intelligence Company
Darmstadt
Scott & Courtney
Peyton Paper
Liss & Kaiser
Spring Street
Theodore E. Sanderson
Malcolm Sondheimer
Jonas Schon
Broadway
Kingston
N. Y
Solomon Schneider
Roger H. Lyon
Noble Manufacturing and Supply Company
Dover Street
Robert J. Noble. Jr
Northern Engineering Supply Company
William Blau
Hafer & Sanger
West 18Th Street
Scharstein, Hobson & Lang, Inc
New Jersey
East 41St Street
Wheat and corn futures show mixed strength in Minneapolis market
Wheat receipts were light and spring values high as the market closed near highs. Wheat and flour clearances reached 226000 bushels with weekly exports at 3760000, while primary receipts stood at 824000. Corn firm early then weakened on cash sales and country crop outlook. pork, lard, and ribs held steady amid mixed hog futures.
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Minneapolis
Bradstreet’s
Duluth
Chicago
Nebraska
Tige
Tiiec
Ten Years Receivership Lifted for Mexican South Eastern
Santa Fe New Mexico reports Judge John R. McFie discharged the Mexican South eastern Railroad Company receivership after more than ten years of court proceedings, ending the litigation.
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Santa Fe
Mexican Southeastern Railroad Company
John R. McFie
Harvest rains lift Wheat prices on Chicago market
Rains in the Northwest delayed harvest and pushed wheat higher on the Chicago local exchange with September delivery rising while corn fell and oats declined. A rally followed a初 dip as reports of widespread Dakotas rains suggested harvest disruption and a bullish squeeze by a leading buyer boosted prices in late trading.
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Chicago
Northwest
Liverpool
Dakotas
New York Market Notes Beans and Peas August 14 1908
Receipts 1030 sacks beans and imports 350 bags from Naples amid limited offerings. Market shows sturdy domestic white beans with steady to firm prices for various grades. Scotch peas firm. Butter and eggs market constrained by poor quality and weak demand with prices holding only for select fancy lots. Fruits and cheese reflect ample supply and variable demand under hot weather conditions.
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New York
Naples
Catherine
Southern
Do Basket
Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
Jersey
Upriver
Champion
Laware
Moore
North Carolina
Baltimore
Porto Rico
Do Florida
Liverpool
State
Pennsylvania
Oregon
Market Notes on Hay Poultry and Produce Prices in Oregon and California
The report notes hay demand with top Timothy grades steady and low grades scarce. Poultry supplies improve with some cars carried over, while dressed poultry markets show irregular pricing but overall tightening. Fresh produce markets list potatoes, apples, cabbage, cucumbers, lettuce, beans, and onions with varied regional prices and light supplies in places.
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Oregon
California
England
State
Sagams
Pacific Coast
Long Island
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Lse
Jersey Slichth
Jersey
North Carolina
Carolina
Upriver
Do Jersey
Les Jersey
Hackensack
Jelaware
Ohio
Orange County
Vellow
Soc
Romaine
Norfolk
South Tarsey
Delaware
Maryland
Walier
Cattle and Hogs Prices Across Markets San Francisco to Kansas City
Receipts in multiple markets show varied activity with cattle steady to weak and hogs weak to lower. Prices for steers range to about 525, heifers near 329, stockers around 2.50, while barrows and sows fetch mid sixes for select lots. Sheep and lambs tu rn higher in some regions. calves and veals show demand. Kansas City notes steady cattle with dressed beef values up to 750 and stockers at 440, native cows 215 to 410, pigs around 6.50 to 7.60, Texas yearlings listed, and overall market mixed.
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Chicago
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Texas
Cai
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Judge Adams
Commissioner Shields
Blacksmith
Steve” O'Brien
Bryant and
Northfield
Mount Hermon
Sankey
MR. Mathot
National
Wall Street
Big Su
Ecess
Earty Saber Tire
Johnson
Bryan
Malagas
Old
Bay State
C. C. Clapp and Company
National Stock
Wire
Trinity
Yukon
Boston
Stock Exchange
Tafts
Bryans
Roosevelts
Lawson
Sherlock Holmes
P. S
C. P
NEW Bank
Oklahoma Bank
United States District Court
Hidalgo & Northeastern
WOO
National OF
Mexico
Terate Ie
RIO Grande Southern
Toledo
ST. Louis & Western
Great Northern
Toledo, ST. Louis & Western
Boston & Albany
Cuba
Weene
Agricultural Chemical
American Agricultural Chemical Company
Orcas
Chicago Grain and Provisions
Thomas W. Lawson
Country Produce Markets
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