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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1908
Page
5
Massachusetts Attorney General J Bonaparte said he read the US Court of Appeals opinion reversing Jude Landis in a $29 240 000 Standard Oil fine. He urged restraint, noting appeals limits and the need for effective enforcement of interstate commerce laws.
Judge Grosscup of the United States Court of Appeals spoke at the Walorf Astoria about President Roosevelt s call for a retrial of the Standard Oil case. He said the president has no right to demand a retrial and that the court must act independently. He noted certiorari odds and that the case likely won t be reconsidered until October. He also denied plans to resign and discussed returning to private practice. He left New York for an auto tour of the Berkshires and White Mountains.
Chicago market reports show firm wheat gains for September deliveries amid western crop damage rumors and hot weather. Corn and oats rose modestly while provisions fell, with fuels from foreign markets and Liverpool influence boosting prices before a late session pullback. Local receipts and new-trap weather limited further advances, and near-term values closed firm yet subdued.
Washington reports the Treasury condition at the start of business today with details indicating the state of accounts and financial posture. Officials announced figures outlining revenue balance and expenditures, outlining fiscal posture for the day.
River Massachusetts reports sales for the week in print cloth market are estimated at 0,000 with no clear change. Goods move slowly and manufacturers sell modestly at current prices. Most mills operated only part of the week and prices shown include seven to thirty five inch widths and various counts.
Yesterday filings show judgments against W. Dresser Alber A Pope and Rose Black with various case numbers and monetary amounts such as 19160 1Brien Ronald, BE Brown 1.30425, and 1.884 56. The list also includes G Tackermann Well X Moritz and 2 lL Teownse Citizens Trust Company of RO.
The Central Pacific first refunding mortgage four percent bonds were placed on sale by Kuhn Loeb Speyer and National City Bank with a first come, first served sale method. Subscriptions already exceed the needed amount and several notes were paid to the government, with bonds reissued at the same or lower rate. The final note due February 1 190 is part of the $18 million offering.
John Claflin head of the H B Claflin Company and director in several firms urged a freight rate rise. He favored a 19 percent increase as beneficial to railroads and said only small shippers opposed. He argued higher rates would relieve costs without harming consumers and warned wage cuts for railroad workers could cause serious harm.
The Manufacturers' Association of New York has invited commercial groups nationwide to unite against an anticipated 1 percent freight rate increase proposed by railroads east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio and Potomac rivers to begin December 1, 1908. The letter asserts the effort promotes fair commerce and New York's interests. A New York Central & Hudson River Railroad senior vice-president questions the knowledge of how freight rates affect commodity prices.
Henry Clews of New York addressed the American Institute of Banking session in Providence on July 24. He warned that idle funds still flood to New York banks for higher interest and praised the emergency currency law while urging a permanent, flexible system. He urged tariff simplification with staged reductions and six months notice, and noted a Pittsburgh team won a cash reserves debate against Chicago.
Colorado Springs reports George E Roberts president of the Commercial National Bank of Chicago urged bankers to oppose a government guaranteed deposits plan. He argued it worsens a rigid currency system, raises costs, and masks financial strain, while removing accountability and public scrutiny of bankers.
Mrs Lake sister of Dr Andrew B Cropsey files pendens in Brooklyn County Clerk office against four land parcels. Action seeks sole control of valuable property tied to alleged motive of murder of Gertrude Cropsey. The filing is on behalf of the doctor’s two young heirs.
Wilkes-Barre July 24. Delaware and Hudson Railroad files a $50,000 mortgage with Farmers Loan and Trust to retire three bonds and issue $43.5 million of new 4 percent bonds. The loan funds extensive upgrades including electrification of long sections and control of adjacent third rail lines such as Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley.
The Delaware and Hudson Company plans a $7 million additional bond issue after a Public Service Commission review. A prior $20 million first mortgage issue was reduced to about $13 million amid questions that funds would misuse capital, with a new hearing likely in August to present supporting data. If approved, the same syndicate that bought the earlier bonds is expected to purchase the new issue.
John T Rockefeller improved the Institution of Mercy home near Pocantico Hills by offering free roof painting if the Sisters allowed the change. His workers apply a vivid green coat to harmonize with the surrounding forage. John Melin is auctioning his Pocantico Hills saloon today, a property Rockefeller had sought to purchase for years.
William Dutcher, president of the National Association of Audubon Societies, announced new reservations for sea bird protection authorized by President Roosevelt and appealed for 325,000 to continue the work. A 3,000 deficit threatens to halt efforts. more members paying annual dues are urged. Islands off Washington and Oregon, plus Tortugas in Florida, have been set aside, with breeding lakes found in Oregon and California as potential reserves.
John H. Southwick former Yonkers Alderman for thirteen years in the 1st Ward died in Colorado Springs Colorado. He was chief rate clerk for Rock Island Railroad in New York. Survived by one living relative ex congressman George Southwick of Albany. Body to lie in state in Yonkers Common Council chamber and funeral at St Andrews Episcopal Church with Masons and Elks in charge.
The Day’s filings list involuntary bankruptcies against Gilliss Press at 141 East 25th Street with $52,201 in goods claims, Tannebaum butter dealer at 110 Third Avenue with $105,446, Fleischer Press at 49 Crosby Street with $493, and notices of assignments and receivers. Also named are Cohn as receiver with $1,000 bond and Allen as receiver for Harry Feller with $1,000 bond. Israel M. Cohen shows $12,856 liabilities and $1,106 assets including stock and deposits.
Two deputy sheriffs guard embezzler William F. Walker in a steel cage at the Hartford County building as he faces trial for stealing more than half a million from the New Britain Savings Bank. Walker, returning from Mexico, plans to plead guilty and explains he invested the funds, naming meetings with men in New York hotels. He was arrested in Mexico after fleeing New Britain in 1907 with only 110 dollars.
Nathan Straus of New York spoke to Heidelberg students on pasteurizing milk to curb infant mortality from diseases carried by tuberculous cows. He argued for municipal dairies, strict cleanliness, cooling, and pasteurization to reduce bacteria while preserving flavor and nutrition, noting cost barriers but urging gradual reform.
Detroit reports two major auto mergers in progress. Buick Motor Car Company of Flint joins Maxwell-Briscoe of Tarrytown and Newcastle with a 310 million capital, up six million from the separate firms. A second merger connects Northern Company of Detroit Port Huron with Wayne Company of Detroit.
July 24 closing prices and spot steadiness for Wheat, Corn, and Flour with futures steady. Hops London steady. Cottonseed oil hull refined firmer. Pork prime mess Western strong. Hams, Bacon, Lard and Short Cuts mixed, with various bids in old and new terms. Canadian cheese steady. Tallow prices unchanged. Australian in London steady.
Market notes show turpentine and linseed oil holding steady with minor shifts in related spirits and rosin values. Petroleum derivatives and other industrial commodities display steady to firm levels, reflecting cautious demand and stable supply conditions across the sector.
A compilation of nautical timing, sunrise and moon phases, high water marks, and wireless ship positions. The Lucania La Touraine Celtic Philadelphia lines give distances east of Sandy Hook and expected dock times. Passenger routes include New Zealand Australia the Samoan Islands and Hawaii Japan China and Philippine Islands with listed vessels and sailing dates.
BRICK CHURCH Fifth avenue and street Reverend William R Richards Reverend Robert Davis Reverend Malcolm J McLeod of Pasadena California will preach at 11 Central Presbyterian Church West Sixth Street between Broadway and 7th Avenue Reverend Wilton Merle Smith Pastor Reverend John A Davis presides at 11am No evening service All welcome Christian Science Services Sunday 11 Monday Wednesday evenings Church of Christ Scientist 228 280 West 46th Street 7th Ave
Multiple steamers including Arapahoe, Bermudian, Hudson Bay, Wells City, Princess Anne, Delaware, Vale, Nord America, Sehenfels, Nora, El Dia, City of Savannah, San Marcos, Celtic, Prins Willem II, and Celtic sail or arrive at port bars, quarantine, or bearings with passengers, mail, cargo, or sugar. Notable routes include Jacksonville to Charleston, Vera Cruz to Havana, Genoa to Philadelphia, and Liverpool to New York.
A compressed maritime record notes船 arrivals and itineraries with ships including Kasenga Florence Sophie Parima Montserrat and Montserrat routes through New York Havre Singapore Dunkirk Melbourne Sydney St Thomas Genoa Cadis Barcelona and St Croix. It lists dates in July and July 24 and July 28 with via ports and destinations for each vessel.
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