Letters Missing in Standard Oil Trial Evidentiary Round
Testimony centered on missing letters and alleged dealings to dissolve the Standard Oil of New Jersey as a trust. Witnesses described attempts to prove liabilities, destroyed letters, and a widow’s alleged financial activity while sales negotiations continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil of
New Jersey
Kellogg
Noelihood
Jones
Kel‘tere
Collings
Kent
Kellogs
J. F. Johnson
South Carolina
Kellers
Johnson
Cee
Standard Oil
Baltimore
Wilmington
N. C
Lincolnton
D. Cc
W. B. Waters
Rockville
Standard
New Windsor
Crawford
W. J. Melzer
Red “C
Melzer
Ohio
Booth & Co. Petition for Bankruptcy Filed in Chicago
Creditors of A Booth and Co filed a petition in U S District Court seeking bankruptcy for the failed Chicago firm. Receiver W J Chalmers estimates liabilities about 1 0 million against assets near 8 0 million with alleged transfers to Wilcox Peck Hughes to prefer a creditor. Small creditors favor immediate wind up over reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
A. Booth & Co
United States District Court
W. J. Chalmers
United States Circuit Court
Sanborn
Chalmers
Saliver
Gecof
Wilcox, Peck & Hughes
Berkson
Ecting
Petimer S
Booth Qmeern
Gellar
Inquiry Into Print Paper Tariffs Backed by Kimberley Executive
Appleton Wis Sept 18 Frank J J Sensen vice president Kimberley Starke Co testifies before the congressional paper investigation committee urging a tariff increase to a prohibitive level to force Canada to export pulp wood. He argues the U S is the sole market for Canadian paper and cites rising raw material costs and machine efficiency as factors lowering prices. Ballou of Mankato Paper Co says pulp wood transport is the key issue. Committee session ends for the day and moves to Grand Rapids to hear Wisconsin River mill testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton
Wis
Frank
J. J. Sensen
Kimberley & Starke Company
Congress
Canada
Sensenbrenner
Mi Ner
Smetantiy
Heex
Ballou
Ayvestizat Ng
Grand Rapids
Wisconsin River Mills
Michigan Banks Closed Under State Banking Order
Michigan Banking Commissioner ordered the Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Parma closed after an examination found impairment of capital and asset confusion tied to cashier W H Burletson. The bank, organized in 1907, reported deposits of 33 258 and assets. Burletson also had ties to other small banks in Hanover and Pittsford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tome Mich
CS Today
Bowe
Farmers and Merchants
Parma
Mich
W. H. Burletson
Reem
Pittsford
Burletson
Knickerbocker Portland Company Raises Capital to 10 Million
The Knickerbocker Portland Company certifies to the Secretary that its capital stock is increased to 10,000,000. It changes its principal office to New York City at Uatwhill and expands the board from three to eleven. The firm operates along the Hudson River. Signatures include S. HL. Bassett of Milford F. Stevenson of Brooklyn and J. of St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knickerbocker Portland Oot Company
Yo S.em
New York City
Uatwhill
Hudson River
HL. Bassett
Milford
F. Stevenson
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Gas case injunction extended in Saratoga Springs ruling
The Court continues the injunction against local gas companies in Saratoga Springs while awaiting the appellate decision on the New York Pumping Law. The Appellate Division orders the ruling, with a decision expected Monday on the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga Springs
A. Ny
Houghton
New York
Cglupenies
Western Pacific Railroad ties to Harriman Gould deal
Wall Street sees strength in Western Pacific bonds as part of the Harriman Gould agreement. About 15 million of the 50 million issue released from the syndicate now trades actively above 57 while the rest remains under the underwriting limit. The Western Pacific line, parallel to Union Pacific from Salt Lake City to Oakland, is slated to operate by next summer and may compete yet run in harmony with the older route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman
Gould
Western Pacific
Union Pacific
Salt Lake City
Oakland
San Francisco
North America Bank Receivership Ends After Full Payout
Lawrence Murray of the Currency Bureau met with Charles Hanna and Charles Morse to conclude the North America Bank receivership begun January 25. Murray signed over fourteen hundred dividend checks for 25 percent final disbursement, bringing deposits to 100 percent with 6 percent interest. A stockholders meeting is set for October 21 to choose an asset receiver or decide to end the receivership, Morse favored possession. Murray praised Hanna for expeditious winding up of affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Murray
Charles A. Hanna
National Bank of North America
Charles W. Morse
Mur-ray
Hanna
Morse
Smith at Cotton Conference Attacks Grading Basis
Herbert Knox Smith, Commissioner of Corporations, who studied cotton exchanges at the urging of President Roosevelt, met yesterday at the New York Cotton Exchange with a special committee on grading methods. He condemned the fixed basis contract, but no action was decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Knox Smith
Roosevelt
New York
Arkansas two cent rate held up
In St Louis on September 18 a U.S. Circuit Court granted a temporary injunction to Kansas City & Southern Railroad Company preventing the Arkansas Board of Railway and Warehouse Commissioners from enforcing the two cent passenger fare and maximum freight rate laws. Judge Jacob Trieber of Little Rock issued the writ after chambers hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Board of Railway and Warehouse Commissioners of
Arkansas
Kansas City & Southern Railroad Company
United States
Jacob Trieber
Little Rock
Ark
Chambers
Business Troubles Involuntary Bankruptcy Filings Noted
Bankruptcy petitions filed in U S District Court include Arthur Hall of Walden New York with liabilities about 67666 and assets under 100. James Brooks woollens dealer at 7% Eldridge Street faced an involuntary filing by H B Claflin Company with claim about 0. schedules show diverse debts and assets across several firms including Glasberg Bros. & Levin and Noble Manufacturing and Supply Company. Receiver Robert A Inches appointed for Kasindorf Brothers cloak and suit business at Bleecker Street following claims by H B Claflin Company. Edmond H Laidley cigar retailer at 452 Fourth Avenue assigned yesterday to William L Hall Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Toluntary
Arthur Hall
Walden
N. Y
Swift & Co
Newburg
James Brooks
Eldridge Street
H. B. Claflin Company
Glasberg Bros. & Levin
West 3d Street
American Woollen Company
Becon & Co
National Butchers and Drovers’ Bank
Annie Farowich
Noble Manufacturing and Supply Company
Robert A. Inches
Harry and
Samuel J. Kasindorf
Kasindorf Brothers
Noes
Bleecker Street
Iust
H. B. Caffin Company
H. A. Cesar & Co
Fred Butterfield & Co
Edmond H. Laidley
Fourth Avenue
William L Hall, Jr
Albany Civil Service Board reserves decision on NYC Finance Dept probe
Albany Sept 18 The State Civil Service Commission reserved decision on the Civil Service Reform Association's bid to investigate New York City Finance Department. Controller Metz denies charges, defends his acts, and cites fitness and party familiarity. He faulted Moynahan and Grout, defended Raines, and rebutted the association's claims while noting opposition from Brooklyn's Borough President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
State Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Reform Association
Finance Department
New York City
Metz
Civil Service
Milliken
Birdseye
State Commission
State Civil Vice Commission
Civil Services Reform Association
Department of Finance
Charles T. Raines
Senator Raines
Bureau of Assessment
Daniel Moynahan
Moynahan
Grout
William E. Melody
Melody
Charles J. Pflug
Pflug
McCooey
Brooklyn
Coler
Abraham Lincoln
New Mercantile Trust Co Directors Elected
Colonel Dudley Evans president of Wells Fargo and Company and Henry W De Forest were chosen as directors of the Mercantile Trust Company to fill vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Mercantile Trust CO
Dudley Evans
Wells, Fargo & Co
Henry W. de Forest
Mercantile Trust Company
Grain Market Notes From Chicago Trade Session
The Chicago trade paused with quiet demeanor after a week of gains as markets for wheat corn and oats showed modest changes. Wheat slipped 4% to 4% "isc" while bears argued for further declines amid heavy Northwest receipts. corn and oats steadied with small gains and a cash corn drop of 2c in sample trading. provisions rose with shorts covering giving pork and lard modest gains. Primary receipts reached 2,212,000 bushels vs 860,000 a year ago. seaboard clearances were 227,000 bushels. local receipts 58 cars with 21 contract grade. Minneapolis Duluth Chicago totals 1,325 cars.
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Northwest
Seaboard
Minneapolis
Duluth
Chicago
Cotton Exchange
Liverpool
Manchester
Galveston
Newport News
New Orleans
Philadelphia
Mobile
San Francisco
Savannah
Brunswick
Jacksonville
Charleston
Ceeeree
Baltimore
Boston
United States
Neener
York -Oeener Eener Seereries
Great Britain
New York Produce Exchange
Fim
Winnipeg
St. Louis
Russia
Broomhall
Market Report of Cattle Hogs Sheep by Telegraph
Receipts across several markets on Sept 18 show steady or higher trends. Cattle ranged from 2 to 5 dollars, hogs varied with top prices near 7 dollars, and sheep and lambs held generally steady amid mixed regional demand. Major centers include Chicago Cincinnati East Buffalo Kansas City and Pittsburg with notable volumes in cattle hogs and veal calves.
European Produce Market Report from Liverpool
Liverpool market notes show WHEAT futures quiet with various months around 7s 7d, CORN steady with American mix at 7s 1d, FLOUR steady at 285, HOPS and meats trading firm to strong, including BEEF extra Indian mess 107s fd, PORK Western prime 76s 34, HAMS and BACON prices lifted, LARD and CHEESE steady, ROSIN steady. items priced in old British currency with multiple line quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
California
London
Pacific Coast
India
Market Report New York Sept 18 190
The market notes a mixed session with coffee steady to higher on covering near months shorts and Santos stock concerns. Cotton futures fluctuated with a late-day drop on strike worries. spot values eased in New York and Southern markets. Wheat and corn showed export activity and variable futures while refined sugar and oils held firmer tones amid news of domestic demand and labor developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Shorts
Santos
Rio
Beans and peas market report from New York 1909
New York September 18 1909 beans and peas receipts and prices for beans including marrow and white kidney varieties with bids and selling ranges. Scotch peas and red kidney values noted as unsettled and weak near market close. Butter cheese and eggs markets described with supply pressures and price ranges. heavy stock and slow demand affecting creamery products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lima
California
Western Imitation
Western Factory
Bette
Chen
Stuc
Pennsylvan
New
Bartlett
Pine Island
Jersey
Virginia
Market Poultry and Produce Prices Drift in Uneven Trade
Prices for corn, straw, and clover mix hold firm with limited movement in new crop. Poultry supplies include live fowls, spring chickens, and ducks with rising Western and Eastern demand. dressed birds remain scarce and firm. Vegetables unit prices show slow Eastern potato trade, declining sweet potatoes, steady onions, and mixed greens, with cucumbers, cauliflower, and peppers barely steady. local markets report variable demand across regions.
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New York State
Suniel
Stvisch
Sammal
Rte
Express
Markes
Long Island
Philadelphia
Peiz
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Noamn
State
Maine
Jersey
Boston
Rockland County
N. Y
Island
Hackensack
Lettu State
Connecticut
Dickie
Orange County
Ellow
Norfolk
Washington
Marrow
Canada
de White
Toledo
Livestock market report from New York a slow trade
Receipts heavy with 116% cars cattle and 25% cars sheep and 12% hogs. Traders dropped prices to clear stock, with bulls cows and steers varying. veals slow. Dressed beef weak. lambs firm to higher for prime lines, while common sheep and calves sold at modest prices. Shippers move beef and cattle to various ports. notable buyers include J Shamberg Son and Schwarzschi Sulzberger. Prices cited for Virginia Ohio Kentucky and Western stock, with tops around 8.20 per 100 pounds for certain fed cattle and 4.50 to 5.90 for veals and calves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cincinnati
East Buffalo
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
New York
Liverpool
London
J. Shamberg & Son
Schwarzschi & Sulzberger
Swift Beef Company
St. Loeuis
Southampton
Grane Data Tri
S. Sanders
West Virginia
Virginia
McPherson & Co
Kentucky
Ohio
Newton & Co
Virginia Steers
Tobin & Shannon
Kerns Commission Company
Artis & Som
Mpherson & Co
J. G. Curtin & Son
Burralo
Kentucky Lambs
Sir Tobin & Shanner
West Virdria Jarbe
Shippers’ Commission Company
Virginie Lambs
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Booth & CO
Mana Toga
W. P
North America
Mr. Hanna
H. K. Smith
Canadian Pacific
Colorado & Southern
U Lowa
BoAms
Great Northern
Minneapolis & ST. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Uig
Texas & Pacipfic
Kanawha
Ohio Central
San Franecisco
Rita
Julia
Andes
Wash
Heleher
Best & Belcher
Occidental
Ophir
Overman
von Relcher
Sierra Nevada
Union
Gould & Curry Male & Norcruss
State Civil Service Board
Telegraph
Ewan Lard
Fiour
General Market Report
West Gate
Lancashire
New York Cotton Exchange
Gulf
Disc
St Louis
Memphis
Houston
Commission
Missouri
Buffalo
Bradstreet
Cleveland
Sis Tigh
Northern
Calcutta
West
Pfirm
South America
Brazil
Patna
Rangoon
Arbuckle Bros
Eagle
Lehigh
Willett & Gray
Europe
America
Country Produce Markets
Foreign Government
Cologne
Augsburs
Saxony
Vienna
Hamburg
Berlin
American Can
American Shipbuilding
National Biscuit
Street's
Common Wear Panel Scan Co. Ae
Chicago Telephone
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