Smelters stock declines amid rumor of power shift
American Smelting and Refining Company shows a 6% drop as rumors spread that control is moving from the Guggenheims to Amalgamated Copper and that federal action or dividend cuts may follow. Directors deny changes, noting solid management and ongoing purchases by major holders. The underwriter syndicate for Smelters Securities dissolved. next dividend action postponed to March.
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Guggenheims
Amalgamated Copper Company
Guggenheimes
American Smelters Securities Company
American Smelting and Refining Company
Itz
NO PERE MARQUETTE MERGER
Henry B. Ledyard, chairman of the Michigan Central, was elected a director of the reorganized Pere Marquette Railway on January 7. Directors expect Ledyard to join the executive committee next meeting. Officials deny any absorption, consolidation, or stock transfer plans and emphasize friendly relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Henry B. Ledyard
Michigan Central
New York
Pere Marquette Railway Company
Ledyard
Pere Marquette
Fere Marquette
William Cotter
True Marquette
H. B. Ledyard
Agra
Pere Marquette Railond
George W. Perkins
New York Central Lines
Pere Marquette Company
Mr. Ledyard
Heinze Trial Postponed Over Check Overcertifications
The Heinze case before Judge Chatfield was postponed to next Monday on motion by John C. Tomlinson, associated with Edward Lauterbach, as he plans to move to quash several counts and enter demurrers. United States Attorney Stimson did not oppose.
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F. Augustus Heinze
Chatfield
United States District Court
Mercantile National Bank
John C. Tomlinson
Edward Lauterbach
Heinze
Tomlinson
United States
Stimson
Two St Paul Banks in Trouble
State Bank Examiner Schaefer took charge of the State Bank of St. Paul and the Citizens' Savings Bank amid reports of financial difficulties last week. The problems stem from the St. Paul Clearing House Association's failure to provide aid.
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St. Paul
Schaefer
State Bank of
Big Reduction in Certificates Reported in Banking Circles
In banking circles it was reported that nearly 15 million dollars of Clearing House certificates were cancelled yesterday, leaving less than 20.9 million outstanding in the city. February 1 is expected to see the last of the certificates cancelled.
New Orleans Exchange Wins Suit in Supreme Court
In New Orleans the Supreme Court decided in favor of the New Orleans Stock Exchange against the Board of Assessors. The decision prevents the assessment of taxes on the shares or seats of the exchange, ending a long court dispute between the assessors and stockholders of the Cotton Exchange.
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NEW Orleans Exchange
Supreme Court of Decide
New Orleans
Louisiana
Stock Exchange
Cotton Exchange
Rebate Cases Bring Railroads, Packers to Supreme Court
Washington Jan 2 The Supreme Court opened hearings on rebates by railroads and packers led by the Chicago Burlington & Quincy and several packing houses including Armour Swift Morris and Cudahy. Four packing-house cases in Missouri yielded $15,000 fines each and the railroad case sits alongside, with further certiorari on related Illinois rebates. The defense argues lack of Missouri jurisdiction while the government cites continuous offense across Kansas and Missouri.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the
United States
Kansas City
Kan
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company
Armour, Swift, Morris and Cudahy
United States Circuit Court
Western District of Missouri
Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Frank Iagerman
J. C. Cowin
Omaha
Packers
Bonaparte
Purdy
van Valkenburgh
Kansas
Missouri Court
Missouri
Chicago & Alten Railroad Company
John N. Faithorn
F. A. Wann
Landis
Northern District of
Illnois
Schwarzschila & Sulzberger Packing Company
Walsh Discusses His Case in Chicago Trial Verdict
John R. Walsh spoke in Chicago about his mere verdict for violating national banking laws. He questioned jurors and predicted higher courts will exonerate him. An affidavit from juror Albert Palmer recounts his doubts and distress over the guilty finding.
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Chicago
John R. Walsh
Mr. Walsh
Harvard
Blbert Palmer
C. J. Hendricks
Walsh
Anderson
Palmer
Hendricks
Steel Manufacturers Confer Result Hopes Cut in Prices
Representatives of leading steel plants met at ex Judge Gary s office to discuss trade conditions and methods to strengthen a conciliation and cooperation organization. No statement was issued but it was understood price cutting by smaller firms, especially for foundry iron, may be curbed through future conferences.
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Ieading
E. H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Gary
Receivers' Certificates Authorized for Pas saic Steel Co
The Pas saic Steel Company receivers were empowered by Judge Lanning in the U S Circuit Court to issue receivers certificates up to 3500 to cover running expenses and to permit profitable contracts on hand. The order also allows an additional 25000 certificate issue if the court finds necessity.
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Trenton
N. J
Passaic Steel Company
Lanning
United States Circuit Court
Mrs Metcalf in Indianapolis after shooting incident
Mrs Beatrice Metcalf, charged in connection with a shooting at Samuel R. Hamill in Chicago, is staying at her sister Mrs E R Miller's home in Indianapolis. Her sister says she is a nervous wreck and has slept little since arriving. Her Memphis father is expected within a day or two.
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Indianapolis
Beatrice Metcalf
Samuel R. Hamill
John R. Walsh
Chicago
E. R. Miller
Memphis
Tenn
City Lighting Bills Case Reaches Court of Appeals
Albany voices echo Hearst appeals the ruling denying a permanent injunction against Mayor McClellan and Controller Grout to stop paying city gas and electric bills. Hearst claims exorbitant charges with no value to the city, while defendants defend legality and urge lack of mayoral contracting power. Proceedings review prior findings of bad faith and raise issues on evidence and valuation of service.
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Tribune
Albany
Court of Appeals
William Randolph Hearst
Appellate Division
George B. McClellan
Edward M Grout
City of New York
Hearst
City of
New York
William J. Kelly
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Kelly
Mr. Hearst
Clarence J. Shearn
First Seagoing Train Opens Florida East Coast Line
Regular passenger traffic on the Key West extension of the Florida East Coast Railway will begin in a few days. The first train has crossed the Long Key duct, finishing the road to Knight's Key from which steamers will run to Key West and Havana. Knight's Key becomes the southernmost railroad point in the United States. the Long Key viaduct spans two miles.
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Miami
Fla
Key West
Florida East Coast Railway
Long Key Viaduct
Knight's Key
Havana
United States
Long Key
Dice Game in Louisiana Trial Grounds Fourth Year
Lake Charles La Jan 20 In the case of Sheriff Dr J Reid which has stretched over four years the sixth jury said it could not agree and was discharged. Judge Lee noted that five prior juries had disagreed and recounted a story of a man rolling five sixes in a dice game and said the dice were loaded. Reids charged with misconducting the affairs of his office.
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Lake Charles
Dr. J. Reid
Lee
Reids
Lost Bankbooks and Private Party Ads from 1905
Lost or stolen bankbooks listed from Emigrant Industrial Savings, German Savings Bank, Dry Dock Savings, Union Dime Savings, and Bank for Savings with return deadlines and caution against negotiating. Also brief private-party notices seeking investment and capital with McDonald Wiggins Co. listings.
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Emigrant Industrial Savings Park
Chambers St
Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank
Baok
McDonald-Wiggins Co
Broadway
Harlem Storage Warehouse lien sale notice 1908
STORAGE NOTICE Harlem Storage Warehouse Co notifies Miss Elizabeth Fluss the lien on her stored goods has expired and the property will be sold at public auction on January 30 1908 at 10 30 a m at 211 213 East 100th Street New York City continuation sales weekly thereafter until completed. W C Gilbert treasurer. Lawyers Adjustment Co 600 5th Ave corner 42d St offers prompt legal services.
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Harlem Storage Warehouse
East
100Th St
New York
Elizabeth Fluss
Harlem Storage Warehouse Co
East 100Th Street
New York City
W. C. Gilbert
Help Wanted and Stenographer Openings at Tribune Office
Help wanted notices offer a neat quick bright boy for newspaper office and a smart neat girl for general office work. Stenographer positions advertised by Hapgoods at 307 Broadway with salaries from $750 to $9236. Applicants asked to state age experience and salary expectations and send replies to Tribune Office or H N Box 20.
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H. N
Tribune
Hapgoods
Broadway
T. Mc
Harlem
O. K. Hansen
Madison Bureau
4Th Ave
Madison
WORK WANTED PRIVATE AGENT AND SECRETARY
A young man of 30 with thorough experience in economical management of flats tenements and office buildings offers services with seven years of reference from current employer and willing to furnish security. H J Ferris 30 East 80th Street seeks employment. A foreman in varnishing enamelling and painting seeks private work with references from wealthy clients. Ludwig's 456 East Th Street. An expert accountant with degree offers opening closing auditing balancing books and management for executors trustees and related books P O Box 59 Madigynse.
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H. J. Ferris
East 80Th St
Ludwig
Steamship Company
C.F. Scheel
Help Wanted Ads Include Bookkeeping and Drafting Profiles
A collection of help wanted notices lists Samuel Cohen seeking bookkeeping or salesman roles at 111 Canal St and J B Box 1 Tribune Uptown Office advertising for an artist. William Cutting profiles architectural drafting experience at 361 West 21st St. An 18 year old offers assistant office work with typewriter and AI references at about eight dollars weekly. H Weigand, 79 Hague in Jersey City seeks assistant bookkeeping with typewriting or law office work. J G Miller of Elmhurst Long Island advertises for similar bookkeeping or office assistant work.
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Samuel Cohen
Canal St
William Cutting
West 21St St
J. B
Tribune
Broadway
H. Weigand
Hague
Jersey City
New York
Brooklyn
J. G. Miller
Elmhurst
Long Island
Classified Help Wanted and Personal Notices Fragment
Reader seeks cultured man with fine voice linguist and drama recital skills for small circles. Listings include salesman woodworker watchman and personal references with addresses and contact details.
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Graves
Ave
Domestic Help Wanted Classified In City Daily
Multiple listings seek coachmen porters cooks chambermaids maids butlers gardeners janitors and house workers in Brooklyn New York City and nearby areas. Applicants range from teen to mature adults including English German Hungarian Italian and Japanese speakers with varied skills from driving and horse care to cooking cleaning and estate supervision. Compensation varies with role and experience.
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Lang & Boecherer Co
West
St. T
Industrial Association
Vas
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New-York Tribune
Information Bureau
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14Th St
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Mathilda
Paul Serasny
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William Borshek
2D Ave
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Clinton St
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Covert St
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Fastist St
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Sumner Ave
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Schwartz
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G. Blanker
Lake Ave
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Masseur
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Bayard St
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Philadelphia Orthopedic Hospital
S. Weir Mitchell
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Avenue A
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Hicks St
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40Th St
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Plaza
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Swedish Exchange
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Madison Square
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Suth St
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West 18Th St
Hughes
R. L
McGarry
East 78Th At
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East 107Th St
Newman
East 48Th St
Daniel Brown
Saddle River
Madison, Kessler
Robert H. Petgsch
25Th St
William &. Rennie
Logust Valley
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Hueston
West Ith St
Madison Employment Bureau
K. I
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Clark St
R. Abbot
St. Nicholas Are
A. Osterberg
Lexington
Telvik—Plaga
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West 23d
Callat & Boecherer Co
West St
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Grafton Ave
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Jussila Bureau
West Snd St
City Country
F. Rain
3D Ave
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West 20Th St
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Cook
Hotmayer
West ‘Na St. Tel
Chelsea
Ude
Coll
Madison Sq
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Orme
Petrick
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Macthkow
Ostman
Lexington Ar
Lexington A
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Ross
FANT
West Side
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Fitue
Osterberg’s
Call i & Feoederer Co
West 33d
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Lexing
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Fes
Es. Jussiia Bureau
Powell
Ee Ae
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Gove
Lang @ Boecherer
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Eug
East 180Th St
Callahan
Bradford
West 136Th St
East 43d St
Biarritz
West 47Th St
Osterberg
Tié
Perking
West 99Th St
Olson
Gustafson
Sth
Donohue
Park Ave
Nome
Mra Fisher
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