Berwind Will Assist as Commission Probes Coal Shipments
E J Berwind head of the Berwind-White Coal Mining company and his brother John B testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission. The inquiry focused on Harsimus Pier coal shipments and weighing practices by the Berwind-White line and the Pennsylvania Railroad. The session adjourned to next Tuesday with A E Storrs to travel to New York for further examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Every
Interstate Commerce Commission
E. J. Berwind
Berwind-White
Berwind
John Band
Glasgow
E. J. Ber
St Deine
Europe
Mr. Berwind
Washington
EJ Herwind
R. F. Corcoran
G. A. Willis
George E. Dickinson
A. E. Storrs
New York
Charles Heebner
Ements
Cockrell
Heebner
Glascow
Mements
Harsimus Pier
Mortis
Claims Department
Pennsvania Railroad
Altoona
Francis L. Gowen
Pennshania Railroad Company
Atterbury
Bollidaystire
J. E. Berwind
Coal Company
Berlins-White Company
Perbie
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Coal Fe
Harsimus
Emfoyce
Seichts
Hopf
W. A Guihtte
Indiana
Penn
Frank C. Hoff
Meruger Atterbury
Commens Coal
J. R. Bauffer
Majestic Cel Compan
Guthrie
J. R. Stauffer
T Stauffer
J. B. Stauffer
Cercoran
Har
Standard Oil testimony mute as ICC reopens probe
The Interstate Commerce Commission reopened its inquiry into Standard Oil of Ohio as Virgil P. Kline declined to testify and only one witness, M C Tully of Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway, was heard. C A Prouty led questioning and adjourned with no further witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Interstate Commerce Commission
Standard Oil Company
C. A. Prouty
J. ¥. Marchand
S. Medard
Pittsburg
Prouty
Virgil P. Kline
Standard Oil Company of Ohio
Kline
Commissioner of Corporations
Commission
Washington
Ohio
Judson C. Clements
D. C
Industrial Commission
Garfield
Marchand
M. C. Tully
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company
Tully
Chicago
G. J. Grammer
Ofl
Italian Threat Over Shrine Amid Tenement Eviction
Tenement House Department moves to evict occupants from four ramshackle buildings on Olton Avenue Brooklyn. Anticipating resistance, police bar entry while Italian women defend a shrine to the Virgin Mary by praying and cursing officers. Children unable to enter homes as residents refuse to leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan
Averm
Huveneser Street
Williamsburg
Ierment
Brooklyn
Tytheatth Department
Olton Avenue
Wackte
Etee
Board S
Rumor of Dividend Increase at Baltimore & Ohio
A rumor circulated that Baltimore and Ohio common stock would raise its yearly dividend from five to six percent. The report, tied to other Penn Central related lines, could not be confirmed and may have stemmed from speculation about Pennsylvania Railroad and related subsidiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio
Penn_— Company
Ebury
Ncinnatl
Chicago & St. Louis
Pennsylvania. Railroad Company
Relly
Nce
Pennsylvania Ry Wd
Baltimore & Ghio
Pierce Far From Oil Hearings In St Louis
H Clay Pierce chairman of Waters-Pierce Oil Company remained in New York amid a promise by his attorney John D Johnson that Pierce would attend the St Louis oil hearing. Johnson declined to discuss Pierce’s possible appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
H. Clay Pierce
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
John ID. Johnson
Perce
New York
Johnson
Suing a Building Loan Lawyer Over Deed and Profit
Walter A. Dick sues Ferdinand Kurtzman for 25000 alleging wrongful acts in securing a building loan on an Amsterdam Avenue project. Dick claims Kurtzman pressed for a second mortgage to cover material men, pressured a deed transfer to a Kurtzman clerk, and profited from the foreclosure. Kurtzman admits the transactions but denies offering profits. case set for fall term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Kurtzman
Walter A. Dick
Supreme Court
Amsterdam Avenue
166Th Street
Kurtzman
Kurtzmen
Brokers Face Loss Over Interborough Met Contracts
Stock Exchange governing committee ruling forces brokers to accept contracts for Interborough Metropolitan securities despite customer refusals. Customers claim changes after merger announcement void the deals and seek court adjudication. Stock Exchange houses risk losses unless courts side with brokers in upcoming litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock Exchange Governing Committee
Stock Exchange
Interborough-Metropolitan
Interborough Metropolitan
Exchange
Interborough Rapid Transit
Interborough Metropolitan Company
Metropolitan Street Railway
Metropolitan Securities
Interborough
Stock Exchange Houses
Dividends Declared by United Railways Investment Co San Francisco
The board of United Railways Investment Co of San Francisco declares a 2 percent dividend on preferred stock for the period September 6 to March 3. Dividend payable in scrip with 5 percent interest from issue to redemption. Directors aim to conserve cash for the United Railways rebuild and expect cash dividends to resume next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Railways Investment Company of
San Francisco
United Railroads of
United Railways
Fisk and Robinson Win Canal Bonds Auction
Albany June 14 Fisk and Robinson of New York won the award for the entire issue of 1 006 000 state 3 per cent gold canal improvement bonds bids were received by William C Wilson acting State Controller The firm bid 101 13 and Interest The bonds may be registered or coupon form at buyer option run fifty years pay interest semi annually in January and July and are tax exempt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Fisk & Robinson
New York
Wiliam C. Wilson
Morton Guilty in Perjury Case With Mercy Recommendation
The jury found Harry Morton guilty of perjury in the Berthe Claiche trial after about two hours deliberation. He faces motions for a new trial, with Justice Scott setting a hearing for next Monday. The trial featured clashes over witness credibility and a defense summing up attacking prosecution witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Morton
Morton
Berthe Claiche
Scott
Townsend
Gerdron
Martineau
Ely
Berthe Clarche
Plans to Aid Horses in Summer Care by S P C A
At yesterday's board meeting of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, new directors James Speyer John D Crimmins General Rush C Hawkins and Courtlandt S Van Rensselaer were elected. The society outlined expanded horse care for summer including more watering stations drawing water from hydrants under city permit, with twenty sites now up to fifty planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
James Speyer
John D. Crimmins
Rush C. Hawkins
Courtlandt S. van Rensselaer
Society
Our Animal Friends
Board of Managers
Department of Water Supply, Gas and Electricity
C. H. Hankinson
Municipal Art Commission
Madison Avenue
2Th Street
Bankruptcies Filed in U S District Court Yesterday
Petitions in bankruptcy were filed. Henry B. Ketcham named receiver for Arnold Rice Adier Co with a $5000 bond. Jesse Watson named receiver for Willam Gwynne Jr curb broker at 15 Broadway with a $1000 bond. Creditors allege Gwynne disappeared after March 12 1901 taking stocks of Bay State Gas Gold Hill and Blue Bell mining firms. Assets include books a team horses carriages and harness worth at least $1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Henry B. Ketcham
Arnold-Rice-Adier Company
Jesse Watson
Willam Gwynne, Jr
Curb Dreker
Troad
Samuel Currie
Curb
Gwynne
Bay State Gas Company
Gold Hill Mining Company
Blue Bell Mining Company
Remarkable underpricing of Syrian spangled scarves
MOLVED is a delayed shipment of 500 Syrian handwoven scarves. The shoulder throws feature Orient designs with gilt and silver spangles. Demand outstrips supply. import delayed abroad. Sale prices are about half value at $6.74 $7.74 $8.74 $9.74 to $18.74.
Mon Bijou Veil Combines Scarf Hood and Veil
A novelty head attire item named Mon Bijou combines scarf hood and veil with two strings to switch styles. Shown in black white gray champagne and other colors, sold elsewhere at 6.00, our price 3.96 with limited quantities.
Exclusive Novelties In Men's Handkerchiefs
A local store showcases new men handkerchiefs from France including silk and linen styles with white centers and embroidered initials. Veils and tuxe veiling offered on the first floor. prices range from 12c to 96c per yard for veils and 59c for silk and linen kerchiefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Week End Specials in Hats and Trimmings at First Floor
Ready to wear hats in sailor and turbane shapes trimmed with quills buckles and velvet. About 150 hats, former prices up to 3.69, sale price 99 cents. Flowers in importer sample line retailing up to 1.00, sale price 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serius
Norfolk
Bed Spreads And Summer Blankets Catalog Entry
EXTRA QUALITY CROCHET SPREADS hemmed two sizes 7SxM inch S6xS0 inch $1.42 SATIN AND MARSEILLES SPREADS hemmed new de 78x88 inch 52.82 signs T0x88 Inch SOx8 inch $2.32 S6xsS¢ inch MARSEILLES SPREADS fringed with cut corners for brass beds S8SxSt inch size $2.34 and $2.48 ARMY BLUE CAMPING BLANKETS TOxSs inch size ONO Soa easter ceases $4.93 TAN COTTON BLANKETS S7xT7 inch size a pair 49e
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
Porch and Cottage Furniture Show Abundant Reed and Rustic Styles
A large display of porch and cottage furniture from Reed, Splint, and Rustic Silver Birch lines promises a west NYC stock, featuring Rockers, Settees, Arm Chairs, and high back designs with reed or cane seating. Prices range from $1.79 to $5.40, with rustic hickory and willow options and a full assortment of maple framed pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Nainsock and Lewn
H. S
Renee Emity
Namseok
Point de Paris
Machinery Sale Ad at 398 Madison
Reduced prices on 500 second hand wood and iron working machines all fully guaranteed. Machines bought and exchanged at GMO B Eddy 398 Madison Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GMO
Eddy
Madison
Agents Wanted Mr Adv Agent in Insurance Offer
If you are a Mason send your age for favorable insurance rates. J. H. Gray invites inquiries at his office 612 West 8th Street Cincinnati Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Gray
Cincinnati
Ohio
Friday Sale of Dry Goods and White Goods Items
Local shop advertises Friday specials on unbleached and bleached muslins pillowcases and sheeting fabrics. Also promoting damasks towels laces and napkins, organdies chambrays batistes and fine lawn fabrics with multiple price points and no mail orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enews
Armure
Ince
Crere
Batistes, &c
Oxford
Pancy Organ
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. C. Pierce
Sues Loan Lawyer
United Railways Investment Company
Claiche
R. H. Macy & Co
E’way
Broadway
Eton
Wallace
Numnberg
Veils
AEARN
West Fourteenth Street
Sale
Oyoka
C. A
Cilffon Taffeta Am
Peau de Bole
Jane Salg
Chittren
Batiste
Seecadeeeq
Reese
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