Twentieth Century Limited schedule cut to eighteen hours
Railway managers announce that the Twentieth Century Limited will run from New York to Chicago in eighteen hours starting June 18, tightening from the current twenty hours. The move follows Pennsylvanian test runs and aims to extend Empire State Express timing beyond Buffalo toward Chicago. Three changes will take effect on June 18, with Grand Central Station as the departure point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
New York
Chicago
New York Central
Jines
Twentieth Century Limited
Bres
Adn
New-York
Grand Central
O'rrock
New-York Central
Uip
Chiesea
Centralines
Empire State Express
Free Buffalo
Boore Lemsterd
Southwestern Limited
Grand Central Station
Er Louis
Cincinnati
No leakage found in cotton report say secretary
Secretary Wilson dismissed Boothers Cotton Association charges of a leak in Agriculture Department crop data. He stated it was impractical for anyone inside to obtain advance information and called the accusations indecent and unfounded while promising to pursue any concrete evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Boothers Cottom Association
AgrieHuitk
Mocher Affer
Goerthie
Rario
Lise Intermoadit
Hyde
Isles
Pastoraing
Eusope
Pt Ins
Smal Cotton Trade Skepticat Reports Slips in 1930s Policy
The fragmented clipping notes skepticism about cotton trade and agricultural policy under President Roosevelt. It references government representatives, acreage allotments, and potential market responses, with scattered mentions of departments and commissions shaping farm policy and trade outlook.
PLAN FOR MERCHANTS TRUST FUND MEETING DISCUSSES UNDERWRITING SYNDICATE
Old and new directors of Merchants Trust Company met to discuss raising funds to pay off a mortgage on the Meridian Belt Ry. An underwriting syndicate plan was proposed with each participant contributing a fixed share and profits shared proportionally. A motion to make a temporary receiver permanent was postponed amid disagreement. The meeting adjourned to Friday afternoon.
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Merchants’ Trust Company
Willem FR. Eiliean
Hit
Mir
Edha
Ruiritien Belt Ryabe
Shesmat
Philips Als
Confarente
Best in the World Shoes Adverts and Auction Notices
An old advertisement promotes L. Douglas shoes priced at 2.00 to 3.50, praising fit and wear. The page also lists multiple auction and rental notices with room offers, properties in Brooklyn and Manhattan, and various classified details for lodgings and services.
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Douglas
W. L. Douglas
W. J. Douglas
Si Sitgrove
Drop in Amalgamated Copper Stocks Reveals Desperation
Amalgamated Copper fell about 3 percent to 75 on light turnover around 120000 shares amid troubling telegrams from Lamson. A Boston News Bureau item quotes a director denying intercompany cash or copper assets beyond those disclosed and says no funds are pledged beyond official statements.
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Amalgamated Copper
Gecaine
Lamson
Boston News
Avil Gamated Copper Company
Amalgamated Copper Company
Boston
Montana
Anaconda
Iain
Amalgamated Company
Amalgamated
Annual Meeting Reveals Pennsylvania Co Earnings Rise
Pittsburg June 6 The annual meeting of stockholders of the Pennsylvania Company reported year end figures showing gross income of 141,413,217.7, net operating earnings of 35,282,069.68, and increased passenger traffic by about 8.6 percent. Directors were re-elected.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Company
Lee
Pennsylvania Comrpany
Pennsylvania
Credit Bate
Rooneyivanie Company
New Jersey Stock Exchange Secures Land Option in Jersey City
The New Jersey Stock Exchange announced it has obtained an option on land in Jersey City for a future exchange building. Temporary offices are opened at 4 Broadway while plans are discussed by the ways and means committee. Treasurer A B Howley announced membership terms offering up to 20 members with specific pricing and exchange seat conditions.
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New Jersey Stock Exchange
Jersey City
Broadway
A. B. Howley
Sheri
Won't Deal With Murphy Swanstrom Rejects Pledge
Ex Borough President Swanstrom of Brooklyn told J Sergeant Cram that Tammany must accept him unpledged, no understanding with Charles Murphy, a stance praised by Mayor McClellan but disliked by Murphy. The Sullivans oppose Swanstrom, noting his role in a franchise bill, and talk of a McCarten Cram Delmonico meeting followed a Dem Club dinner controversy.
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Swanstrom
Brooklyn
J. Sergeant Cram
Tammany General Committee
Tammany
Charles F. Murphy
Mr. Cram
McClellan
Murphy
Grout
Sullivans
Bil
Blaine Swanstrom
Demoratte Club
McCarten
Cram
Delmoriico’s
Brinckerhoff sued over elopement with Oviatt wife
Daniel D Brinckerhoff a West 2nd Street merchant faces a suit by David M Oviatt for $50 damages claiming Mrs Oviatt left her husband without consent to join Brinckerhoff. Brinckerhoff asserts Mrs Oviatt sought divorce and pursued him, giving valuables and cash gifts to secure marriage, while denying the claims of coercion or improper conduct.
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Daniel D. Brinckerhof
Westthy
No. 2
West lWithst
David M. Oviatt
Wist
Oviatt
Justice Greenbaum
Supreme Court
Brinckerhoff
Bath Beach
Bruckerhoff
Jerery City
Lai Isrowlway
Tharader
Ser Howels
Tully
Krinckethof
Sue
Bar. Hrinckernoft
Tuskegee Student Inventor Demonstrates Railway Signal Device
James P. Norwood, a Tuskegee Institute student, is in Chicago to perfect a railway signal automatic register. He claims the device will record each station passed to prevent conflicts, eliminate railway telegraphy, and generate yearly savings. The instrument, about the size of a telegraph instrument, operates like a dial with stationary hands and is powered by generators and storage batteries connected to the main rail.
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THE
Tribune
Chicago
James P. Norwood
Tuskegee Institute
Norwood
GENERAL WHEAT CONDITION GOOD AND OTHERS REPORT
General wheat conditions are described as good with mixed reports from agrarian observers. The piece notes fluctuations in yields and mentions an estimated deterioration in some regions, alongside currency-like figures and references to various agricultural conditions and projects.
Freshmen Parade in Nightgowns at Clark College
Disordered report describes Clark College freshmen parading in nightgowns through campus as upperclassmen block streets and threaten discipline. The event drew attention from faculty and students amid sketches of pranks and protective supervision around the grounds.
South Texas Development Company Incorporates at Albany
Incorporated at Albany on June 6, the South Texas Development Company of Albany lists capitalization and plans to operate coal and iron lands. Directors include Frederick Tullinghast, Charles Rabin, Ledyard Cogswell, Robert Co, Pruys, John Be Walker, Taillingham, Edruh Read, and others from Albany Houston Houston and Philadelphia underwriter firms.
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Albany
South Texas Development Company
Capital
iPne
Frederick Tulinghast
Charles J. Rabin
Ledyard Cogswell Robert Co Pruys
John Be. Walker
Taillingham
Fiouston, ‘Tex
Edruh Read
Pievelana
Oude
Mroe
Philadelphia Unterwriing and Investing Company
New-York
Raid at Block House Point Leads to Quarry Arrests
A posse led by James B. Clark arrested seven quarry workers at Clinton Point Stone Company after an injunction halted blasting. Indictments against the company for blasting the retaining wall prompted the action. Residents along Riverside Drive report property damage from blasts and lawsuits in New York seek curbs on the quarry work.
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James B. Clark
Grand Jury
Hudson County
N. J
Block House Point
Clinton Pont
County Boulevard Loop
Court of Chancery
Biair
Detpey City
Enmioay
Tiveralde Drive
New York
Riverside Drive
Biography Cited as Real Lincoln Sparks Library Row
Somerville Massachusetts June 6 A biography of Abraham Lincoln titled The Real Lincoln by J T Minor of Richmond is ordered to be removed from the public library by trustees after protests calling the book scurrilous and unfit for readers. A reader described the work as harmful to modesty and unsuitable for ear of young patrons.
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Triwne
Somerville
Mass
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
JT. Minor
Richmond
Lincol Ae
Mrs Morton Smith Seeks Absolute Divorce
Mrs Morton Smith filed for an absolute divorce from her husband in West New-Brightot. The action names Judge Athora and others involved with the couple, noting alimony disputes and estrangement. Nearby individuals are referenced in relation to the case and social circles at the time.
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Bunten Islands
Morton
Smith
West New-Brightot
Ter Harsnd
Athora
Dog Whawe
Othe Samer Mead
Weat New- Pekbian
Kurvir
Thomas Lipton
Edly al Lonchean
Wuean
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P. R. R. Flyer
Secretary of Agriculture
Smal Cotton Trade Skepticat
Department of Awrteuiller
Nave Elven
Wassinerun
Ares
Plan For Merchants’ Trust Fund
W.ldouglas
Iave
Julius A Morrill
Bridgeport Investment Syndicate
Bridgeport
Conn
L. Douglas
Howard Street
Gifth
14Th Street
26Th Street
Abed St
Nassau Street
Third Avenue
Steerath & Tests
Brookits
Cor Thornton St
Palton Street
Pearl Street
Newarie Avenue
VinToe
Brositway
Beeskiyn
Urtionter
Suane
Madisoy-Ave
Joentlan
Bonglet
Cap-Appliance Co
Fulton Et
N. Y. Cley
Nehay i Cwarles
Houns
Jan Temaaily
Perms
Jata ST
West
Crete
Pane
Sarge
Hyuse
Ami
Cbs
Whit Feere
Hale
Wael
Eujary
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W. Williams
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Dak Carepel
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Trigune
Cireniar
Ronne
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Trine
Ecomandy
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Youjoe
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Suhaberi
Tahal
Gist-St
Lexingunnay
Persinah
maiAhr
Howelen Parton and
Phuto Engraveng
Cromer
Toth-St
August Ricedy
Tupumoea Zoom
WALT
Prist-St
Newhet
Iertaul
Srem and
Hoo Smalve
Pris
TST
Perits
Pamceliek Iid
Panos
Wieck Hernedy
Lealngtacaynind
UTH
Amlloynent
Cer Line
Beruba Te Conte
Dae Mpathy
L. Seely Sin
Sexo
St. Pune
Draqklyn
Dressmakgr
Dreemmace
Jake Suletwralel
East Slatont
S Trolom
Bartoole
Tenores
Pega
Cachannet
Messarat
Christ
Aay
Ferler
Fiat Clase
One
Wagler Adler Company
Schae
Banemenk
Shires
Passa
Apd
Brillantiae
Ifeiser
Prizted Peat Rae
Tyree Mandseres
Sriralcpen
Blac Tiree Navy
Omar Boys
Coa Fk Men
Ered Aimee Chet Tam Len Os Meaule Cini Salts of
Peron
Desire Rasaeriony
Ieee paruseitSat Cmia
Efampet
Sewenl
Panerne
Oxford
Pasoy Bacer
Eubrommertes
Ant Eocean
Tomitt
Louxch Coenes
Aa Ture
Thomas W. Lawson
Mr. Steanstrom
Tuskegee
Amercan Agriculteriat
Epoy
London Bank
Lanjiin
Mms
Currie Fe
Aisi
Spex
Bremei
Juve Tie Nore
Minieen Heemechaven
Weert
State of Bremet
Tecenuy
Prussia
Wilish Wis
al Wadergo
Apollinaris Agency
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United States Agency
Gerpany
Oid Jovare
Ele
United States
Canada
Apollinaris Company
Témiend
London
Oreaninn
Apellimaris Asem Company
Geetar Taurmans
George Beide
Simeon Ford
Losi Sherry
Horace H. Brockway
Julius
Pons . Craighton Webb
Edwin Th. Worcester
Isifor Haldenstein
Clerk College
Thibene Wurerster
Ieshinah
Clark College
Collere
Tom
VICHY
Fraser & Co
5Th Avenue
N. C
New Jersey
North River
Southerner
M. W. Smith
Pray
Damon
Hazard & Hatend Totiat Benesta
Palehawk
Bar
Bet
Lark Prince Taz
Castite
Fox Violet
White Castile
Hana Sapello
Zmiek Mandence
Danteren
Romarne Gipeerine
Bithes
Degen
Mamedette
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