Hearings Open in Government's Coal Trust Suit
The antitrust case against major anthracite roads resumed before examiner Charles H. Gilbert in Philadelphia. Witness Joseph S. Harris testified no known agreement existed to regulate output, while noting past roles at Reading and Lehigh Coal and Navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Gilbert
Examiner
Federal
Bonaparte
Circuit Court
Pennsylvania
James C. McReynolds
Joseph S. Harris
Philadelphia
Philadelphia & Reading Railway
Harris
Reading
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
McReynolds
Interstate Commerce Commission
Samuel Gloan
Philadelphia & Reading
Lehigh Valley
Lackawanna
Delaware & Hudson
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Erie
J. P. Morgan
Quarch
John King
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
J. P. Morgan & Co
W.W. A Lothrop
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Company
Central Railroad
Tidewater
MET Stands Firm On Transit Transfers at Hearing
At yesterday's Public Service Commission hearing the Metropolitan receivers resisted any change to the transfer exchange with the 53rd street and Belt lines. Attorneys argued that through routing would require costly switch work, potentially up to $1,000,000, while revealing losses from transfer abuse. The hearing resumes tomorrow at 11 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
Metropolitan
53Rd Street
Robert C. Beatty
Public Service Commissions
Eustis
Frederick G. Wood
Oren Root
Heaviest Cash Stock Selling Since October Peak
Yesterday the market saw heavy cash sales of about four thousand shares including Union Pacific, Reading, and Pennsylvania. The move was the heaviest cash liquidation since the October peak last year, amid rumors it signaled large trader liquidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Reading
Pennsylvania
International Paper Mills Open Amid New England Strike
In Watertown New York three of four mills operate today with about 12 to 150 workers, many non union, while two deputies guard each mill. In Glen Park the C R pulp mill is active. Boston reports New England workers strike persists except Franklin New Hampshire where wages fell further.
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Watertown
N. Y
International Paper Company
C. R
Glen Park
Boston
New England
Franklin, N. H
Speyer & Co to Take Notes on Rock Island Frisco Financing
Speyer & Co. plans to handle the 7 124.00 St Louis and San Francisco notes due December 1 for the Rock Island Frisco system. The proposal covers note payoff at maturity or one year extension. It does not address next year’s St Louis and San Francisco notes, but bankers say they will provide additional funds as needed in 198.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speyer & Co
Rock Island
St. Louis
San Francisco
St Louis
Trade figures show rise in imports and fall in exports
The September Board of Trade statement reveals imports up by 12.46 million dollars and exports down by 17.68 million. Increases are led by food and drink while declines hit manufactured cotton wool and textiles.
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London
Board of Trade
Railroad orders duplicate as cars to be built in Pittsburg
Pittsburg October 7 an order for 100 cars has been placed with the Standard Steel Car Company of Pittsburg by the Chicago and Alton Railroad. It duplicates a prior order from the same road and the cars are to be made at Hammond Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Standard Steel Car Company
Chicago & Alton Railroad
gaéGe
Hammond
Ind
New York
Manhattan
Chambers Street
Whattan
N. Y
Bronx
Third and Tremont Avenues
The
Brooklyn
Municipal Building
David B
Louisville & Nashville Railroad stockholders meet report
The fifty seventh annual meeting of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company stockholders was held in Louisville on October 7. Directors were re elected. President Smith reported gross earnings of 44620251, down 5613664 from last year, with net earnings after taxes of 1952898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louiseville
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
Smith
Canadian Pacific Seeks Fifty Million Capital Boost
At the Montreal annual meeting shareholders vote to seek Governor-in-Council sanction to raise 50 million dollars, expanding ordinary stock to 200 million and reserving most for future Atlantic and Pacific service developments. They also ratify buying a controlling stake in the Alberta Railway and Irrigation Company for 2 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Canadian Pacific Railway
Governor-in-Council of Canada
Alberta Railway and Irrigation Company
Morawetz Quits As Atchison Director And Chairman
Victor Morawetz resigned as chairman of the executive committee and as director of the Atchison road at a board meeting in the city. Walker D. Hines was elected a director to replace Morawetz and named acting chairman. The board also declared a 2 percent semiannual dividend on common stock, the same as six months ago and down from 3 percent a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ictor Morawetz
Atchison
Walker D. Hines
Morawetz
Wall Street
Trinity Copper annual meeting in Jersey City reports cash balance
The Trinity Copper Company stockholders gathered in Jersey City with Thomas W. Lawson absent as president. Homer Albers led the meeting and read a September 1 trial balance showing $251 cash. Stakeholders sought more details, but a directors’ information request was tabled. Albers said the company could be profitable at current copper prices once the Balaklala smelter is running. He declined to reveal ore content. Stockholders rose from 6,900 to 6,800 during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Copper Company
Thomas W. Lawson
Jersey City
Lawson
Homer Albers
Mr. Albers
First National Copper Company
Balaklala Copper Company
First National
Trinity Company
Balaklala Company
Trinity
Mediation Favored by ICC Chief in Railway Disputes
National Association of Railway Commissioners heard ICC Chairman Knapp advocate government mediation as the best path to settle labor conflicts. He argued mediation yields settlements that both sides accept and preserves better relations than arbitration. Arthur Hale warned of a potential December car shortage if conditions persist. Delegates later called on the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Association of Railway Commissioners
Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Arthur Hale
Chicago and Alton ends year with large earnings decline
The Chicago and Alton reports fiscal year 1908 earnings of 12,087,734 with net 4,278,655 and final surplus 299,759 after taxes and dividends. Locomotive tractive power rose 131.87 percent, freight capacity grew to 355,985 tons, and average car capacity increased to 37.13 tons. Improvements were made though not as extensive as in prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Alton
Crucible Steel Company Reports Big Year Losses
The Crucible Steel Company of America for the year ended August 31 1908 posts a net loss of 520 025 after paying 244 565 in preferred dividends and 168 973 for additions and improvements. A 55 percent drop in volume due to the October 1907 financial panic led to losses from November 1 1907 through June 36 1908 though direct operating profits exceeded losses by 129 206. Inventory write downs and conservative asset valuation brought the final net loss to 529 024 after contingencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crucible Steel Company of America
William G. Park
Frank B. Smith
Powder Hearing Delays Du Pont Powder Trust Case
In Wilmington on October 7 the master hearing the dissolution case granted an adjournment and will begin testimony in New York Friday. Defence refusals to admit key charges prompted the pause. The case targets several midwest and Chicago based concerns with proofs to follow. Special Atty General Scarlet says the matter may last a year or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
du Pont Powder Trust
New York
Middle West
Chicago
Scarlet
Shoe Manufacturers Bartels Thelen & Co. make general assignment
Boston Oct 7 Bartels Thelen Co shoe makers of Boston and Chelsea filed a general assignment for creditors liabilities estimated between 400000 and 600000 assets unknown firm employs 600 workers assignee Lee M Friedman said the move is a temporary embarrassment and the business will continue for a time at least
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Bartels, Thelen & Co
Chelsea
Lee M. Friedman
Weather prophetess Eva Wilkins seeks new American Daughters of All Wars
Syracuse based Eva Frances Smith Wilkins headlines on a hotel roof with weather forecasts and plans to form a patriotic society the American Daughters of All Wars. She cites cloud knowledge and past prophecy successes while inviting Dr. William Osborne McDowell to join and launch broader World United Nations project.
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Gotham
Eva Frances Smith Wilkins
Syracuse
Weather Bureau
Syracuse Journal
Lissner
New York
William Osborne McDowell
Dr. McDowell
Mrs. Wilkins
United Nations of the World
Russian Women Doctors Shaping Futures at International Congress
Washington October 7 Drs Marie William and Anatolie Posashnaya drew attention at the International Congress on Tuberculosis for showing progress among Russian women. Posashnaya, nearly six feet tall, spoke of St. Petersburg’s two thousand medical students and a six year course with strict exams. She noted recent Russian efforts in women’s education in architecture and engineering and praised free nursing for the poor in America, hoping Russia would expand such work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune Bureau
Washington
Marie William
Anatolie Posashnaya
St. Petersburg
Russia
Miss Posashnaya
Choosing a meat man as carefully as a doctor
A domestic science head urges women to select honest, capable meat men, paying a bit more for health value. She warns cheap prices mean less bone and quality, stresses visiting markets to check cleanliness, and notes women can report adulteration to enforce better laws.
Women to Lead Change in Meat Consumption Habits
A historical article excerpt argues that public repulsion toward meat will push society to seek substitutes. It contends that meat eating will persist for some time and places responsibility on women to improve the bad conditions surrounding consumption.
Female voices deemed inferior by vocal coach at Hotel Astor
Mme Evans Von Klenner told The Rainy Daisies that American women's voices lack range compared to men. She praised a man’s voice for expressing broad feeling and suggested cultivation can help women. She blamed subways and tight clothing for voice quality.
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Hotel Astor
Mme. Evans von Klenner
Mme. von Klenner
Mme. von Kienner
P W I Members Contented Says Amelia Bingham
Miss Amelia Bingham, president of the Professional Woman's League, denies discontent over moving from a twenty room club to three rooms in the Hotel Remington. She refutes a rumored new league formation, notes one resignation, and explains funds are safely invested in Knickerbocker Trust while the lease expired and renewal refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Bingham
Professional Woman's League
Remington
League
Woman Entitled to Culture and Mental Training
A historical magazine essay argues that women deserve thorough mental culture and education. It asserts women's constitution and duties in family life justify reliance on intellect for public morality, religion, and social refinement, calling women the guardians of virtue through duty and charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Simple tailored coats for young girls in season’s best style
The Tribune Pattern describes a smart tailored coat for young girls with long sleeves and shoulder darts for a perfect fit. Pockets add the tailor finish, and broadcloth with a contrasting collar and cuffs is illustrated, highlighting a versatile mid season option.
Garment pattern No. 6069 details for jacket sizing and fabric
The article describes separate jackets for linen and silk fabrics and outlines fabric yardages for a sixteen year size. It lists material requirements by width including 27 inch, 62 inch, and collar cuffs needs, and notes pattern No. 6069 is cut in.
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J.S. Harrison
Alton
Louisville & Nashville Report
Canadian Pacific
Victor Morawetz
the Atchison
Trinity Copper
Crucible Steel Company
Cao
Miss Bingham
Briarcliff Lodge
D. B. Plumer
East Forty-Sixth ST
Hotel Gramatan
Bronxville
Westchester County
J. J. Lannin Company
Garden City
Long Island
Lannin CO
Palatine
Newburgh
N. J
N. Bain & CO
Galen Hall
Atlantic City
F. L. Younger
Traymore
Dennis
Walter J. Buzby
Montclair
Montclair, N. J
West Point
Poughkeepsie
Palace Iron Day Line
B’klyn
Fulton St
Annex
Desbrosses St
Hendrick Hudson
Yale
Colgate
Princeton
Supreme Court
New York County
Martin Hersch
Bertha Guttenberg
Julia Glum
Fanny Marcuson
Annie Ross
George Ubenheimer
Jacob Laubenheimer
Samuel Zerinsky
State of New York
Josef Scharf
Jacob’ Goldberg
Jacob
New York City
Eisman, Levy, Corn & Lewine
Broadway
Borough of Manhattan
James W. Gerard
County of New York
County Court House
City of New York
Eisman, Levy
Corn & Lewine
Department OF Finan Bureau
T. No
New-York Tribune
Wellesley
Wellesley College
Hazard
Ellen F. Pendleton
Berkeley
Hudson River
National Guard
Ander
Columbia
Berkeley School
Columnic Institute
Isos
West End Avenue
Carpenter
Groeten
Ns Deguy
Cutler School
Oth Street
Feld
Arthur H. Et Tler
Schess
N.Y
Hoboke
L. C. Mygatt
West 77Th Street
Colleges and Scientife
Trinity School
Hamilton Institute For
College and Commerce
Sch
West Mst St
Barnard School
Bors College Prep
St. Nicholas Av
Irving School
L. D. Ray
Syms School
Kelvin Schoo O. AL Dionnd
Therow
Col
Young Ladies
Ctty
Misses Rayson
West 75Th Street
de Lancey School
West 98Th St
West End Ave
Ima
Barnard School For
West A
Berlitz School OF Languages
Madison Square
Breadway
Harlem
Lenox Ave
Bryant
West 40Th
St . Sacki
Max UN
West
Medropanit
Broadway and
16Th St
SS. Academ
Vtory
White Ptainga
Mademoiselle Amyot
Teachers Agency
St. Tel
Plaza
M J. Young Fulton
Union
Chalif
Normal School OF Dancing
Atalig Louis HH
Quarters Department
Washington, D. C
U. 3
Porto Rico
San Juan
United States
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