Ramsey Won’t Resign Asks Wabash Proxies
Joseph Ramsey Jr. refuses to withdraw from leadership of Wabash Railroad, urging stockholders and debenture holders to proxy votes to him for the upcoming October 14 annual meeting. He alleges restricted access to company books and cites $12 million spent over ten years on the property.
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Joseph Ramsey, Jr
Wabash Railroad Company
Ramsey
Wabash
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
Gould
Stock Exchange
State Auditor Sherrick Arrested After Suspension in Indiana
Indianapolis Sept 14 David F E Sherrick twice elected Auditor of State was arrested after being summarily suspended on order of the Governor for betrayal of public trust He admitted failure to settle with the State Treasurer and that he loaned state funds for personal profit Warren Bigler was appointed to succeed Sherrick and accepted the post Sherrick resigned later Governor Hanly set new terms and Bigler assumed office his bond stood at 100000 with the American Surety Company
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Ramsey
Wheeling and Lake Erie
F. A. Delano
Delano
Wabash- Pittsboro Terminal Railway Company
Wabash
Europe
George J. Goul4é
Wabash Board
Cyrus J. Lawrence
Henry K. McHarg
Tribune
Indianapolis
David FE. Sherrick
Warren Bigler
Sherrick
John F. Reed
Bigler
Hanly
J. H. Murry & Co
Wickard
W. S
American Surety Company
Roscoe O. Hawkins
Ernst W. Clark
Bryan to Roosevelt proposes world peace arbitration plan
Open letter from W J Bryan to President Roosevelt applauds the peace with Russia and Japan and urges an impartial investigations board for international questions when arbitration is unavailable. He argues Congress should authorize such delegations and calls for a permanent peace movement. Italy orders tobacco worth 800000 dollars reported from Louisville text.
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The
Tribune
Lincoln, Neb
Jin
Roosevelt W. J. Bryan
Russia
Japan
Senate
Congress
Inter- Motions
18 Hours to Chicago Pennsy Special on Rail Line
Advertises an 18 hour schedule for a Pennsylvania Rail Line special from New York daily at 3 5 p m and Chicago bound service. Notes new equipment and special features aboard with a rock roadbed. Leaves listed as an advertisement.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania
New York Daily
Pennsylvania Rail
Car Crushes Phaeton Near Sound Beach
Dr Robert Lewis Jr eye nose and throat specialist and Louis Brown architect escaped with injuries after a trolley car at high speed collided with a phaeton near Dr Lewis summer home Sound Beach Conn Brown suffered a deep gash near the left temple and severe bruises while Brown's condition was more serious and he faced a long recovery to return to New York City.
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Tribune
Stamford
Conn
Robert Lewis, Jr
West 40Thst
New-York
Louis Brown
Lexington-ave
New York
Williamst
Lewis
Sound Beach
Brown
Freight Strike Averted in Chicago as Union Accepts Offer
Chicago railroad freight handlers faced a potential strike over a 14 percent wage demand. The union’s executive committee tonight advised members to accept railroad concessions on working hours and pay for injured workers, with modifications offered by the railroads.
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Chicago
Tug William J McCarter Struck by Shots From Vigilant
In Lake Erie near the boundary line the twenty ton tug William J McCarter was fired on by the Canadian cruiser Vigilant. Captain Frank Handy and four crew escaped in a damaged boat after the vessel was struck twice. The crew reported fishing in American waters though some fishermen admit crossing to the Canadian side. The Vigilant pursues tugs not fast enough to flee across the line.
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Frank Handy
Handy
American Cable Plan to Reach Japan and China
Clarence H. Mackay announced the Commercial Pacific Cable Company has secured landing rights in Yokohama and Shanghai, enabling direct submarine cables from Guam to Yokohama and from Manila to Shanghai. The system will connect the Philippines, China, and Japan, forming two-thirds of a global wrap with existing and planned lines.
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Japan
China
Clarence H. Mackay
Commercial Pacific Cable Company
Yokohama
Shanghai
McKinley
M. Takahira
United States
Mackay
San Francisco
Honolulu
Guam
Manila
Pacific Ocean
Far East
Philippines
Newfoundland
Europe
Globe
Russia
Roosevelt
Knox
Moody
Identification of Hotel Suicide Victim Named Berry
Telegraph identifies Helen S. Berry of West Medford and Malden as the woman who killed herself at the Hotel Manhattan. Her father Lorenzo A. Berry traveled to New York for the body, with his brother KE I Berry noting the telegram. Berry, 21, lived in Malden and Medford, active in church circles, troubled by a nervous condition for a year, and had left a week earlier for a short vacation. The other identified body at Aldred & Sons remains unclaimed, while Hotel Manhattan manager reports a telegram ordering the body of A. W. Wildey held for transport.
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The
Tribune
Hoston
Manhattan
Helen S. Berry
West Medford and
Malden
KE. I. Berry
Lorenzo
New York
Miss Berry
Lorenzo A. Berry
Medford
West Medford
A. W
Car Hits Power House Killing Motorman at Livingston
A trolley accident near the Staten Island Electric Railroad powerhouse at Livingston killed motorman Leo Martine, 29, and injured thirty to forty passengers. The fast car left the main track and struck the open switch, smashing the platform and doors as police suspect youths opened the switch just after a preceding car passed.
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Livingston
Richmond
Staten Island Electric Railroad
Leo Martine
Martine
Charlton Seeks Gift to Build Public Library in 5,000 Request
The Charlton Massachusetts petition led by local men asks John D. Rockefeller to fund $5,000 for books for the public library. A letter to Rev. G. O. Jenness from Rockefeller replies with a brief message indicating no immediate response.
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Charlton
Mass
G. O. Jenness
John D. Rockefeller
Buried Treasure Story True in Chesterfield County
Deputy U S Marshal Barnes says authentic information supports the tale of a Swedish captain burying 349 90 in gold coins near Chesterfield S C over a century ago He was offered 15000 to locate it but could not search due to government employment White Mts Autumn Excursions Vickers sale Sept 15 Oct 7 rate 14 N Y N H R R Agents Advt
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Charlotte
N. C
Chesterfield County
S. C
United States
Barnes
Asheville
High Seas
Chesterfield
White Mts
Vickers
H.R. R
Colonel W. L. Brown III in Serious Condition
Telegraph report from Great Barrington Massachusetts notes Colonel W L Brown III is seriously ill at his summer home Herke Locustwood. Brown formerly owned The Daily News in New York City and was a known Tammany figure. Rail fare advertised to Philadelphia and return.
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the Tribune
Great Barrington
Mass
W. Brown
Miss Ethel Cram Dead After Long Illness
Miss Ethel Cram aged thirty five daughter of the late Henry A. Cram New York lawyer died at Highwood Lenox Mass after two months unconscious from a fractured skull caused July 13 by a pony kick. Cerebromeningitis followed and death was expected hourly. J Sergeant Cram rushed from Europe to her bedside. She leaves a mother a sister Mrs J Woodward Haven and a brother J Sergeant Cram both of New York.
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Lenox
Mass
Ethel Cram
Henry A. Cram
New York
Highwood
Miss Cram
Pittsfield
Miss Ram
J. Woodward Haven
J. Sergeant Cram
City
Komura Gifts Show Appreciation Of American Hospitality
Baron Komura distributed five large cases of priceless Japanese silks vases and other artworks to thank those who entertained him since his arrival in the United States. The items were guarded by a detective at the Waldorf Astoria. recipients include J. J. Hill of the Great Northern Railroad and Mrs. Mead wife of Rear Admiral Mead.
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United States
Baron Komura
Tokio
Japan
Waldorf-Astoria
J. J. Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Unearths Big Frauds in Presidential Election Deals
Chicago reports State's Attorney Healy has completed preliminary work on a alleged conspiracy to influence elections via illegal naturalization. The investigation, likened to recent Philadelphia exposure, seeks grand jury action with federal aid requested. Thousands of foreigners unable to qualify legally are said to have been rushed through naturalization.
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The
Tribune
Chicago
Healy
Philadelphia
Angry Prince in Court Over Speed Violation
Prince Engalitcheff Russian vice consul in Chicago faced speeding charges after an evening drive. In court he angrily vowed to fight the case and warned that international complications could follow, asserting foreign officials cannot be arrested for misdemeanors. The case was continued for one week.
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the Tribune
Chicago
Prince Engalitcheff
Cottage Grove-ave
Baron Found Dead in Paris After Sugar Trade Losses
Baron Solomon de Gunzbourg, a prominent financier, was found dead at his Paris residence. He was shot through the heart and it is alleged he took his own life due to losses from recent sugar trade failures.
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Paris
Solomon de Gunzbourg
Honesty rewarded after found handbag on Corona trolley
A handbag with 4000 dollars in cash and 36900 dollars in jewelry was found in a Corona trolley car in Long Island City. Conductor George Mc Donough and motorman chased the crowd to confirm ownership, then returned the bag to Mrs. DP Camp of East Greenpoint Avenue Woodside. The two men each received one dollar as thanks for their honesty.
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Corona
Long Island City
George McDonough
McDonough
Camp
East Greenpoint Ave
Woodside
Secretary Loeb Now Suspected In Beer Case
Allegheny County Women’s Christian Temperance Union slow to act on Roosevelt beer accusation. Henrietta H. Forest says they must be sure ground is solid before charging the President, writing to verify whether the beer ever reached him.
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Tribune
Pittsburg
Sept. H
Allegheny County Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Roosevelt
Henrietta H. Forest
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Joeb
Pennsylvania Railroad Fall Tour to Gettysburg and Washing
Personal conducted rail tour from New York City to Gettysburg and Washington offered by Pennsylvania Railroad. Tour runs September 23 to October 2 with $2 covering all necessary expenses. Consult Studds L. P. A. 263 9th Avenue, New York. Advt.
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Gettysburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York City
Studds
Bth Avenue
New York
Citizens Union Blocks Anti-Tammany Fusion Nomination
The Citizens Union resists the Fusion conference push for August to September, withdrawing Jerome from contention and demanding immediate consideration of other candidates. Republican, Municipal Ownership League, and German-American Municipal League withhold candidate names, repeatedly adjourning. union deems conference intent as forced nominations. Official statement of the Citizens Union.
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Citizens Union
Jerome
Municipal Ownership League
Republican Party
Me. Jerome
The
Halpin Regrets Citizens Union Withdrawing From Fusion Talks
The Citizens Union pulled out of the anti Tammany fusion conference after others adjourned to Monday without settling mayoral candidacy. President Cutting said the union would decide Monday night whether to nominate its own city ticket, amid pressure over Justice William J. Gaynor’s potential nomination. Halpin defended the session and warned against further delay while detailing the conference’s aim to fuse Republican and independent forces to defeat Tammany Hall’s McClellan.
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Citizens Union
William J. Gaynor
Cutting
Jerome
Tammany
Halpin
Republican County Committee
Mr. Halpin
Gaynor
Justice Gaynor
Fifth Avenue
Mr. Cutting
Parlor BR
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Huntington
Cromwell
Richmond
Europe
Great Gettysburg Battlefield Rail Tour Ad
The Pennsylvania Railroad Tour to Gettysburg and Washington departs September 23. The trip costs $22 round trip and covers all necessary expenses from New York. Includes one day in Gettysburg and two days in Washington.
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Great
Gettysburg Battlefield
Gettysburg
Washington
New York
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