Secret Harriman Rockefeller Stock Deals Surface At Hearing
In a federal Interstate Commerce hearing a cache of minutes and letters reveals that Harriman and Rockefeller discussed a large stock agreement involving Southern Pacific and Union Pacific. Evidence shows bonds issued in 1901 aimed to raise funds used to buy Northern Pacific shares, with questions about the exact purpose and timing of the transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Commission
Northern Pacific
New York
Southern Pacific
Harriman
Stok Dew
Rockefeller
Oregon Short Live Executive Committee
Oregon Short Line
Ommay
Short Line
Wittiowes
Therimnan
Hick
William Rockefeller
Millar
Southern Pacific Common Etion
Mrr. Harriman
Mr. Rockefeller
Cornish
Union Pacific Railway Company
Kelloge
Northern Pacific Railway
Supreme Court weighs treasury payout to French firm
In Washington on January 7 a Supreme Court ruling in the Warren Wilton case weighs an injunction to forfeit the secretary of the treasury’s authority to pay 500,000,000 to a French company, asserting United States jurisdiction and control over the matter. In Montana a clerk proposed creating a committee to investigate all types of railroad wrecks in interstate commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woellington
Supreme Court
Warren Wilton
Treasury
Catal Company
United Seatoe Nie Dominion
Cruml
Chirk
Montana
Bnit
Rilwaye
Wisconsin & Michigan railroad official testified on forged note
Chicago January 7 8 grand jury examined M Harrison superintendent of the Wisconsin and Michigan railroad a Walsh property as to the genuineness of his signature on a $100000 note among assets of the Chicago National Bank Harrison says he never knew of the note's existence Twenty witnesses for the government were called.
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Chicago
M. Harrison
Wisconsin & Michigan Railroad
Walsh
Grand
Chicago National Bank
Harrison
Supreme Court Rules Silver Trust Tax Not State Taxed
Washington hearing reveals the supreme court ruling on the silver trust principle and state corporation tax. Colorado challenged the franchise of the Adirjema Spiel & Refining company, seeking forfeiture to collect the tax. Fuller, Elurtan, Hiliniee and Moods dissented.
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Washington
Jan
Supreme Court
Ing
Colorado
paMh
Adirjema Spiel & Refining Company
Fuller, Elurtan, Hiliniee
Moods
Goldman Held in Bond Action in New York
Emma Goldman was held today in $2000 bonds to answer a charge of advocating anarchy which is a felony in the state. Goldman was held in $17000 bond.
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New York
Jan
Gorkman
Theories of motives in Philadelphia bank bombing
Police propose three motives for the Fourth Avenue bank blast in Philadelphia. They suggest a fanatic miscalculation, a calculated robbery under cover of an explosion, or an inside plot by associates to access a vault after hours. Details describe planned roles for conspirators and timing near bank closing to maximize loot from $100,000,000 in securities.
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Philadelphia
Nathan Bank of
Steele
Eoc
Floely
Shean
Hane of Crooks
Faynet Gilman Rearrested in Sister's Murder
Dayton Ohio January 7 Faynet Gilman was rearrested in the afternoon charged with complicity in the murder of his sister Dona. Police reported the case involving the siblings and details remained under investigation as the investigation continued.
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Dayton,c
Faynet Gilman
Nie
Dona
Deneen on Witness Stand as Shea Trial Focuses
Interstate Commerce Commissioners and Southern Pacific union reps reached a compromise to be submitted to a referendum among affected men. Firemen strikes in Louisiana and Texas ended with men returning to work after official lift. Governor Deneen testified in the Shea conspiracy case, a telegram he received from Shea during the strike was read to the court, and efforts to prove arbitration were discussed.
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Interstate Commerce Commissioners
Southern Pacific
Louidiana
Texas
Houston
Tesas
Southern Pacific Firemen
Chicago
Dene
Shea
Teamsters Union
Montgomery, Werd & Co
Ehra
Conference yields compromise on strike at key rails
Chicago delegates joined by Southern Pacific and Texas representatives for talks. Commissioner Knap announced Grand Chitanan accepted a compromise sublet, with a vote of the Wen affected moving toward settlement. rank and file strike plans to be settled without further conference.
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Chicago. Jay
Freton
Southern Pacifics
Lowiliangs
Texas
Knap
Grand Chit Honan
Eanes
Wen
May Committee Sentence in Ageia Meyer Case
Jefferson City reports a proceeding in the Ageia Meyer case as Judge Phillipe weighs the path forward. A legislative push seeks abolition of capital punishment while the court weighs the pending hangings including Frank Hetman, Cheryl, and William Spaugh in related crimes.
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Jefferson City
Medan
Phillipe
Ageia Meyer
Legislatire
Meyer
Wi, Charet
Wormton
William Spaugh
Sherif Pork
Iron County
Attorney Challenges Venire in Thaw Case
New York Jan 7 Attorney Gleason for Thaw opposed Jerome's motion for a special venire to hear the case June 2 saying many statements attributed to the defendant are maliciously fake and printed to prevent a fair trial by an impartial jury.
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New York
Gleason
Thaw
Jerome
Gearin Urges Exclusion of Coolies in Japanese Policy
U S senator Gearin of Oregon presses immigration limits amid debate on Japanese treaty rights. He warns labor against a cheap labor invasion and calls for a new treaty to safeguard U S jobs and schools, arguing current terms risk national competition and education standards.
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Washington
Gearin
Oregon
Senate
Japan
Tiswer
Dramatic land claims near Co Ju mble river
A group including Brum heller and Coolidge of Spokane and Wilidhaneten of Medtonl plan a Dram tether irrigation camp on land along the Co Jumble river across from Tr rongon Oregon. They seek to irrigate with a pumped system from the river, piping water to fields via cement piers. The Portland-Seattle railroad will pass nearby with portions set aside for electrical use. The property lies 300 feet above the new development and is touted for semi tropical products.
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Wala Walla
Jan
Brumheller
Walla Watts
Thieety
Haden Lake
Porthind
Seattle
Peoria Records Destroyed in Burglary Case
Peoria January 7 records in the case of N Dougherty former Peoria school superintendent now in state prison for embezzlement were destroyed last night when burglars blew a safe containing them. The loss affects bondmen and prevents any future indictment of Dougherty.
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Peoria
Dougherty
New federal stock inspector chief takes Oregon district post
Dr McClure announces the northwest district head has arrived in Bowman building and begins familiarizing with stockmen and workers. He plans a permanent office to oversee Oregon Washington Idaho work while McClure spends time in other territories. He favors the academy bill and will share information as needed.
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Metlure
Federal Stock Inspection
Northwest
Bowman
Montana
Gnvernment Service
McClure
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Mec Vlire
Dong So
North- Weert
Contested Mayoral Race in New York City Files
Attorney General Jackson filed suit in the supreme court seeking to oust Mayor Metelllan asserting Hearst’s illegal election. McClellin was served with notice in his office amid a broad contest of the city leadership.
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Onustier
Hin Hearst
New York City
Prauds
McCrellan
New York
Jackson
Supreme Court
Metellan
Hearst
McCllin
Motice
McClellan
Getter
Iity Dalhor
McCrellyn
Pee Tee
Hodsevedlt Defends Anticlinerat at Foraker Resolution
Washington and Somiter Lodge today defended his anticlinerat to the Foraker resolution with a strong speech. The president, Molten, led remarks as officials voiced support amid the session.
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Washington
Somiter Lodge
Foraker
Cassats Will Disposes of 16 Million Estate
Nothing to charity in Norristown Pennsylvania as Cassats Will filed today allocates the 16 million estate to his wife and children with no bequest to charity. The document outlines distribution among immediate heirs amid family settlement details.
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Norristown
Sworn Claim Eyed in Consulrsmen Case
Fragmentary OCR notes reference individuals Del Ville Jon Ti Resuere Consulrsmen and Robert Renain amid an alleged water dispute. Readable details are sparse, but the item centers on sworn testimony and a potential claim involving local figures.
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Ville
Jon
Robert Renain
Weather Revelations In City Show Cases April Shower
A garbled weather note hints at a warm day with showers and changing temperatures. It references April conditions and atmospheric variations observed in the city, signaling a typical spring pattern.
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Chippee
Increased Lewd Tax Levy For 1807 By State Taxes
The county court set a 22 mill tax levy for 1807 with allocations to state and county 13 2-5 mills county coal 4 mills roads and bridges 4 mills Indigent soldiers 1-30 mill school libraries 1 15 mill. The total exceeds 1906 by two mills. State tax rise drives the increase. state bill due from Umas-Ulla county rises to 50 025 from 20 000. Despite higher levy commissioners claim broader use lowers overall burden. county expenditure stands at 9 810 677. State tax delay postponed action. full state amount not received until Saturday.
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Cohol
Uma- Ulla County
Supreme Court Rules Colorado Election Question In GOP Favor
The Colorado Supreme Court decision stands with Republicans granting them control of city offices at Veaver. The court found no federal question involved and declined to assume jurisdiction, leaving the state ruling intact.
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Woslington
Jain
Supreme Court
Colorado
Supreme Court of Colorado
Veaver
Oourt
Chicago Market Report reveals mixed wheat and grain activity
Chicago market report shows wheat opening and closing ranges with varied activity. Details include fractional price movements and inconsistent quotes across grains, reflecting a cautious trading day for inn markets.
Frantic Effort to Beat Davey in Oregon Politics
Frantic efforts in Portland and Clatsop county aim to defeat Jonathan Bourne for the U.S. Senate while Frank Davey fights for house speakership. Reports claim Davey vanished then were clarified as him campaigning with his wife in Clatsop, amid a larger anti Bourne movement and rumors of discrediting Davey to foil Bourne’s legislative leverage.
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Portland
Jonathan Bourne
Senate
Puls Vey
Mim
Vescat
Frank Davey
Davey
East Oregonian
Portlaind
Clatsop County
United States
Bourne
Pewker
The
Oregon Sunday Journal
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Oregon
United States Senate
Alliands
Salem
Inter
Haines Hoor
Tragic Feud Ends With Fatal Del In Wye Town
In Wye County Jair Dean Hayes, a banker and road trustee, was killed in a morning feud that has long unsettled the locality. Mayes, a longtime figure linked to political circles, had declared support for Towsevelt in recent years amid mounting tensions over local governance and firings.
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Cteweon
Wye
Jair
W. Dean Hayes
Meteelsee
Simpeso
Mayes
Congress
Due PeconUy
Towsevelt
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