Brown Firm Files Involuntary Bankruptcy Petition
An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed in U S District Court against A O Brown Co by House Grossman Vorhaus representing creditors with claims totaling 200000. A receiver is expected to be appointed, with investigation into the firm’s assets and the prior assignment to J W Rhoades. Several stock transactions and cross‑claims involving Trippe Co Boody & McLellan are noted as part of the broader inquiry and anticipated weeks of examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
A. O. Brown & Co
House, Grossman & Vorhaus
Broadway
Holt
Frank V. Strauss
Frank V. Strauss & Co
Leo von Raven
John W. Rhoades
Moses H. Grossman
Thomas
The
Stock Exchange
E. F. Buchanan
Trippe & Co
A. G O. Brown & Co
A. ©. Brown & Co
Boody & McLellan
Brown
A. O. Brown &Co
Boody
A. C. Brown & Co
Wall Street
Plan to Boom Coney Island Show District
Coney Island business and showmen organized the Concessionaires Club of Coney Island yesterday to promote new shows and the resort. Temporary officers include Ellis as president Hagen as vice president Angemeier as secretary Stubenbord as treasurer. Directors list Stubenbord, Stubenbord Jr, Ellis, Has sen Ben Ali, McCarthy, Pye, Hagen Angemeier and Jolly. The club plans entertainments and excursions to draw out-of-town visitors. permanent officers to be elected next meeting. offices in Stubenbord's Hotel. incorporation planned as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coney Island
Concessionaires’ Club
William A. Ellis
Claude JL. Hagen
Conrad Stubenbord
Theodore R. Angemeier
James W. Stubenbord
Conrad Stubenbord, Jr
Sie
Stubenbord
Shonts Warns on Railroad Spending and Policy
Theodore P. Shonts, president of the Alton and Clover Leaf, says no unnecessary spending this year and future expenditures depend on national railroad policy. He notes not laying new steel this year except for necessary steel cars and plans to speak at a Centreville Iowa gathering.
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Chicago
Theodore P. Shonts
Alton and Clover Leaf Railroads
Mr. Shonts
Alton
Centreville
Iowa
Rates On Cattle Reduced By Interstate Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a rate cut of from half a cent to 1.5 cents per hundred pounds on range cattle shipments, to take effect by October 15. The order applies to the Cattle Raisers' Association of Texas and fifty-eight carriers including Missouri, Kansas & Texas. Railroads must also replace the terminal charge of $2 with a maximum $1 per car for livestock delivery at Chicago Union Stock Yards.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cattle Raisers’ Association of Texas
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Two Held In Mail Fraud Case In Boston
George M. Rogers and Eugene M. Richmond both of New York were arrested by federal officers on a mail fraud charge. After a preliminary hearing before the U S commissioner they were held for the September term of the federal grand jury. Rogers posted 2000 dollars bail and Richmond supplied sureties.
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Boston
George M. Rogers
Eugene M. Richmond
New York
Federal
United States
Rogers
Richmond
Proposals for Subsistence Stores and Railway Supplies
Sealed proposals from the U S Army Commissary at 29 Whitehall Street New York seek subsistence stores for delivery to meet government needs with bids due September 8 1906. Separate notice from Panama Railroad Commissary Purchasing Agent invites sealed bids by September 8 1908 for specific railway supply items in New York.
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U. S. Army
Whitehall Street
New York City
N. Y
U. S
War Mt
Washington
A. L. Ith
Agena
Panama Rail Road Company
State Street
New York
Wendell L. Simpson
19Th Infantry
Large U S rail improvements planned on Long Island
Over the next two years the Long Island Railroad will invest millions in upgrades seen by travelers. A new connecting link between the Montauk and Rockaway divisions will be built from Glendale, eliminating trips to Long Island City for transfers and saving time. A $2,900,000 Jamaica junction station will be developed on the freight yard site to improve train handling. President Peters will meet with local club leaders to discuss abolishing every grade crossing on Long Island.
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Long Island Railroad
Savage
Gresser
Queens
Montauk
Rockaway
Glendale
Jamaica
Peters
A. R. Pardington
John L. Webb
Long Island Automobile Club
Alfred J. Eno
Long Island League
Long Island
Dr Leroy S Chadwick Files Bankruptcy in Cleveland
Dr Leroy S Chadwick husband of the late Cassie Chadwick filed for bankruptcy. He lists personal debts of about 1750 and debts tied to his wife around 650000. Notes and checks include J W Friend P5000 Judge J W Albaugh 5000 Herbert W Newton 90000 and a 5000 check on T Beckwith. A Waldorf Astoria room and auto repairs appear. He has 197 with which to pay and seeks exemption for medical instruments and books.
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Cleveland
Leroy S. Chadwick
Cassie Chadwick
J. W- Friend
J. W. Albaugh
Canton
Ohio
Herbert W. Newton
Brookline
Mass
T. ©. Beckwith
Oberlin
Waldorf- Astoria
New York
Chadwick
Huntley urges rate hikes to meet costs and fund improvements
Detroit August 27 George W Huntley of the New York Central told the Travelling Engineers Association that current freight rates cannot cover growing expenses and wage needs. He cited a six month period of record freight tonnage with operating costs rising faster than gross receipts and urged a modest increase in railway earnings from freight traffic to secure dividends and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Detroit
George W. Huntley
New York Central Railroad
Travelling Engineers’ Association
Detroit & Mackinac
Mobile & Ohio
Minneapolis, ST Paul & Sault Ste. Marie
Southern Nuer
Toledo
Proria & Western
Chicago & Northwestern
Hicago
ST. Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
Atlanta
Birmingham
Atlantic
Detroit United
Toledo Railways & Light
Aly
Oacnee Asa
Bank Officials Indicted in Owensboro Area Case
Owensboro Kentucky August 27 1923 grand jury investigating failures of Owensboro Savings Bank and Trust and Davies County Bank and Trust returned indictments charging irregularities against four officials James M Parrish president J Otis Parrish cashier Isaac N Parrish trust officer Owensboro Bank and T S Andersen president of Davies County institution
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensboro, Ky
Owensboro Savings Bank and Trust Company
Davies County Bank and Trust Company
James M Parrish
J. Otis Parrish
Isaac N. Parrish
Owensboro Bank
T. S. Andersen
Davies County Institution
Athens Bank Closed After Deception Plan Found
Athens State and Savings Bank in Calhoun County closed its doors in the afternoon. State Banking Commissioner Zimmerman said evidence shows a deliberate plan to deceive the State Banking Department since the March examination.
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Lansing
Mich
Athens State and Savings Bank
Athens
Calhoun County
Zimmerman
State Banking Department
Rubber Company braces for fall business surge
By telegraph to the Tribune Boston August 27 The United States Rubber Company plans a large rise in activity this fall due to a recent production level about 60 per cent of normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Boston
United States Rubber Company
Boston Exports Fall. Imports Diminish in Fiscal Year
Boston reports show exports for the year ending July 31 declined over 15 percent from the prior year while imports fell by about 2 percent. Officials released the compiled figures via telegraph to The Tribune.
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the Tribune
Boston
Population of Canal Zone Census Figures Released
Colon August 27 census shows canal zone population total 56,003 with 23.0 percent employed by the Isthmian Canal Commission and the Panama Railroad. Of workers 6,463 are Americans.
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Canal Zone
Colon
Isthmian Canal Commission
Panama Railroad
Frisco Against Oklahoma Law Raises Interstate Transfer Issue
Guthrie Oklahoma August 27 The St Louis and San Francisco Railroad is accused of seeking to remove a state court action to federal courts, challenging a new Oklahoma law targeting out of state domiciled corporations. Assistant Secretary Meyer said he will urge an oyster suit against the road upon his return from Denver.
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Frisco
Oklahoma
Tribune
Guthrie
Okla
St. Louis
San Francisco
Lawton
Meyer
State Department
West
Denver
Germany forms new cable company with global network
Berlin reports the government subsidized company launches today with headquarters in Cologne. It plans cable links from Germany to Brazil via Teneriffe, and branches to Liberia and German colonies on Africa's west coast.
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Berlin
Cologne
Germany
Brazil
Teneriffe
Liberia
Africa
Hudson Steamers Start Wireless Service on Day Line
The United Wireless Telegraph Company began operations yesterday on the steamers Hendrick Hudson and New York of the Hudson River Day Line. The first message to E. E. Olcott, Day Line president, sent greetings through the air and noted rainy weather, northeast wind, and passengers enjoying the river, music, and steamer comfort. Captain A. H. Harcourt on the steamer New York signed the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
United Wireless Telegraph Company
Hendrick Hudson
New York
Hudson River
E. E. Olcott
A. H. Harcourt
Rail stocks surge as Union Pacific leads market rally
Southern Pacific and Union Pacific show strong activity with reports of dividend increases and possible acquisition talks involving St Louis and San Francisco. Despite no official confirmation, Harriman interests may not boost SP dividends. Rock Island notes due December 1 heighten Frisco talk, while Union Pacific soars to a yearly high with heavy buying and rising convertible bonds. Overall market strength lifts securities valued at over $63 million in UP holdings, with SP gains echoing through railroad equities.
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Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Rock Island Company
St. Louis
San Francisco
Harriman
Frisco
Rock Island
Rock Island Preferred
Union
Union Pacific Railroad
Harriman Road
New York Central
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Treasury
No Strike by Engineers Denied by Railroad Officials
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers in the electrical zone of New York Central and New Haven railroads deny any wage reduction plans. A New Haven engineers meeting at Loeffier's Hall affirmed no complaint against the companies, while rumors attributed to individuals were dismissed as unfounded. The 1996 agreement set equal wages for electrical and steam engineers, with volatility possible only after a 30 day notice. Officials said no such notice has been given and no complaint exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
New York Central
New Haven
New Haven Engineers
Loeffier’s Hall
148Th Street
Willis Avenue
Hurley
Engineers
Engineers’ Organization
Pollution of State Streams Urges Governor Hughes
Albany reports Edward Hatch Jr writes to Governor Hughes urging action against continued sewage and factory waste pollution of New York streams. He cites New York City law violations, broader disease risks, and eye infections from bathing in polluted waters, urging immediate attention.
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Albany
Edward Hatch, Jr
Hughes
Hatch
City of New York
New York City
Former Bulls Sell Cotton Drops in Market Liquidation
Heavy August cotton offerings by the former bulls led by Jesse L Liver more, who lost heavily last week as the October option they held 500000 bales of dropped 3 a bale. The act triggered a slump of more than points in that option yesterday and signaled final liquidation of their holdings. Other grades fell 19 to 2% points in sympathy, with the Livermore party reportedly selling to profit and going short on later deliveries while liquidating August. Estimates put their daily sale at 25000 to 35000 bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse L. Livermore
Livermore Party
Wall Street
Wormser Case Stay Sought in Supreme Court
Walter E. Meyer for H L Mack & Co and Hoadley Lauterbach Johnson filed papers with Justice Bischoff seeking a stay of the order to examine Maurice Wormser in supplementary proceedings. Isidor Wormser Jr., trustee of his father's estate, appeared in court last Thursday when the stay was obtained. judgment for H L Mack & Co. for 3033 on a check transaction was entered earlier in City Clerk's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. Meyer
H. L. Mack & Co
Hoadley, Lauterbach & Johnson
Justice Bischoff
Supreme Court
Maurice 8. Wormser
Wormser
Isidor Wormser
Isidor Wormser, Jr
Size of Sage estate and inheritance tax distribution
Russell Sage estate valued at 64,153,800 91 for inheritance tax. Mrs Sage holds 63,778,900 91, twenty nine lesser relatives 660,000. Total tax 667,538 01, Mrs Sage pays 635,038 01. Twenty five nephews and nieces receive 25,000 each, four relatives 6,250 each. Names listed for 25,000 bequests include Samuel Chapin and others. 6,250 recipients include Carrie Jessen and others.
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Russell Sage
Samuel Chapin
Earl Chapin
Dwight Chapin
Angeline Lyle
Helen Chapin
Jane Chapin Monroe
Frank Chapin
Homer Chapin
Fremont Chapin
Taylor Chapin
Charles R. Sage
Martha Ann Martratt
Mary Jane Wignall
Emily Chadwick
Lena Sage Schoonmaker
Elizur W. Sage
Helen S. Holbrook
Fanny E. Crisler
Harriet I. Davis
Olin A. Sage
Albert H. Sage
Sarah M. Gardiner
Julia Baxter
Mary Elizabeth Geer
Carrie Jessen
Alfretta Bibby
Grace B. Torosian
Edson Conrad
Umbrella Jab Fatal at Barber Shop in New York
Joseph Palermo, a barber at 323 East 74th Street, is dying at Presbyterian Hospital from injuries after an umbrella struck him in his shop. A stranger with an umbrella argued with him, then rushed him and thrust a broken rib into his eye, piercing the brain. Witness Frank Marino, who saw part of the quarrel, identified the assailant as Joseph Order of 249 East 75th Street. The dying man’s wife and neighbors overwhelmed the ward, prompting the coroner to eject visitors for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Palermo
East 74Th Street
Presbyterian Hospital
Frank Marino
No. 155
East 48Th Street
Palermo
Joseph Order
Joseph Order, of No
East 75Th Street
Prosecutor Guilty of Graft In Prohibition Case
Kansas City Kan August 27 C W Trickett special Assistant Attorney General appointed to enforce the prohibitory law in Wyandotte County was found guilty here today of using his office to obtain 3 from Wayne and Frank Hurlburt Trickett contended that the money was given to him by Frank Hurlburt to guarantee the payment of the costs in the case against his brother Wayne Hurlburt who was in jail charged with selling liquor Frank Hurlburt says he gave the money to obtain his brother's release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kan
C. W. Trickett
Kansas
Wyandotte County
Wayne
Frank Hurlburt
Trickett
Wayne Hurlburt
Carriage accident ends life of local jeweller
Liberty New York August 27 Augustus H Aufdehyde aged thirty eight was killed when a horse bolted and threw him from a carriage after a mile long run. He was a jeweller who came from New York two years ago and leaves a ten year old daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Liberty
N. Y
Augustus H. Aufdehyde
Aufdehyde
New York
European Produce Market Closing Prices at Liverpool
Trading notes show wheat and corn mostly steady with futures quiet. Hops, beef, pork, and bacon values inch higher or firm. margins for lard, cheese, and turpentine remain steady. Petroleum and rosin hold near prior levels as overall market activity remains subdued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
London
Pacific Coast
Market report outlines August 1908 coffee and grain activity
New York August 27 1908 summary notes slight coffee market improvement as near months attract support and light notices prompt buying while Brazilian weather remains cool. heavy receipts at ports and anticipated surtax influence bullish moves. Wheat and corn show late session mix with Western selling pressure, mixed crop signals, and steady cash values across grains.
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New York
Sao Paulo
Santos
Rio No. 7
New Orleans
Mobile
Savannah
Charleston
Baltimore
St. Louis
Little Rock
Galveston
Houston
Memphis
Agai
New Orlea
Cotton Exchange
Liverpool
Manchester
Kansas
New York Produce Exchange
CN Alge
eaeeShop
Northwest
Canada
Chicago Bulls
Berlin
Budapest
Broomhall
Pacific Coast
Duluth
Buffalo
London metal markets show mixed trade and dull local activity
The London tin market rose with spot at £133 7s 1d and futures at 2134 2d 64. Locally copper, lead, zinc, and iron prices mostly held or eased slightly as markets stayed quiet. petroleum and molasses futures edged higher amid light receipts and packing demand.
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London
New Orleans
Shorts
New York
Bbis S
Philaia
Dbis
York
Philadelphia
City
Calcutta
Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha Park
India
Middle Western
South America
Continent
Brazil
Louisiana
Texas
Patna
Rangoom
Bassein
Arbuckle Bros. Howell
Muscovado
Cuba
Santo Domingo
American Sugar Refining Company
Notice of Amended Summons in New York Court
Amended summons in a multi party action names Amy N Frank Harre Mack and others versus William Carter Builders Instruction Company Italian Swiss Colony Whitewash Company and several individuals with service required within twenty days. Publication ordered by Judge Pound dated 1968 and 1908 with addresses in Manhattan and New York Case House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Oo *Reme
Amy N. Frank
Harre Mack
William Carter
Builders’ _Instruction Company
William H. Holdsworth
Percy Holdsworth
Edwin H. Hess
Nathaniel J. Hess
John Hels
Bernard Hell
John Holl
Works Company
Sampson H Weithandier
C. George Seiboth
New York Telephone Company
Saul Bernstein
Harlem River Lumber &Ne Company
New York
S Isaacs
Attornera& Office
William Street
Manhattan
New York City
Cuthbert W. Pound
Supreme Court of
State of New York
County of New York
Borough of Manhattan
City of New York
Upreme
State OF
County of
Daniel Stiess
Martha Stiess
Laura Dreher
Bertha Kessler Boswald
Harry S. Hall
American Exchanges Realty Company
Hudson Valley Dairy Company
Northfield Creamery Cominy
Rose Fherhardt
Charles Lessman
John Reynolds
Wiliam O'Neill
Theodore Buler
James Joseph Burns
Lewis Zayer
Peter Ehre
Earley, Weaver & Earley
Broadway
John W. Goff
Supreme Court of the
Weaver & Earley
Surrogates' Notices for William F. Palmenberg
Under order of Hon H Beckett Surrogate, all persons with claims against William F Palmenberg late of New York County deceased must present them with proof to Dorothy M Palmenberg and Backett Lang at No 9 Street Manhattan by October 25 next. Dated New York April 14 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Beckett
William F. Palmenberg
County of
New York
Backett & Lang
Borough of
Manhattan
City of
New Yo
Otober
Dorothy M. Palmenberg
ETT & Lang
Executive Borough
New Toe
Charles H. Beckett
Mary H. Brush
Brookline
Mass
Charlee P. Latting
Pine Street
City of New York
Manahattan
Conan
Vo de Frances A. Findlay
William M. van Buren
Notice to Creditors in Ritchings & Soutar Case
Supreme Court New York County directs creditors of Ritchings & Soutar Company to prove and exhibit their claims to Edwin T. Greaves permanent receiver at 170 Broadway Manhattan by August 5 1908. Failure to comply will foreclose rights to any judgment or distribution. Public notice by Levin L. Brown attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
New York County
Levi & SS
Zanesville Tile Company
Ritchings & Soutar Company
Supreme Court of
State of New York
County of New York
Code of Civil Procedure
Epwin T. Greaves
Ritchings & Souter
Fe Levin L. Brown
P. O
Broadway
Borough of
Manhattan
City of New York
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Concesssionaires’ Club
Alton and
Clover Leaf
Huntley
Kentucky
Frank RB. Kellogg
Department of Justice
Standard Oil Company
Kellogg
Franklin Ferris
Pittsburg
W. D. Woods Company
U. S. Rubber CO
Central
Wormler
SAGE
American Can
National Biscuit
Box Board
Quaker Oats
Chicago Subway
Swift & Co
Commonwealth Edison
People's Gas
Sears- Roebuck P' Diamond Match
Foreign Government
Hayarian
Munich
Holg
Hessian
Bly C
Augsburg
Saxony
BSC of
Vienna
Hamburg
Sac
Fon M
Rio
General Market Report
Charles P. Latting
Pine St
N. City
8Th
Stith Sts
6Th Ave
125Th St
Sd Ave
Fist St
1St Ave
Sbth St
Tremont Poe
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