Hyde’s Profit Five Percent In Equitable Scandal
New York November 14 Hyde claimed he did not approach Harriman over the Odell suit but that Harriman sought him. He said Hyde earned five percent of profits and that Harriman offered a share of the Union Pacific syndicate profits to Hyde’s representatives. Harriman testified he was not consulted by Equitable on stock prices and knew of no payments to shield Legislation. Odell, Depew and Harriman discussions followed as investigators probed campaign contributions and syndicate deals amid pressure over the Mercantile Trust matter.
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Murthy
Equitable
Hyiwke
Mercantile Company
Hyde
France
Harriman
New York
Hie
Union Pacific Syndicate
Ehipitalidine
Odell
Amalin
Mercantile Trust Company
Union Pacifice Ayn Meate
Union Pacific
Mund
Amber
Fieh
Platt Mag
Ode
Committee
Senator Platt
Depew
Sennator Depew
Squires
Dowaly Mercantile Marine
Andrew Harmilton
Fielda
Hughes
Shanes
Untermeyer
Gcourmel
Hamilton
Depew Tevestment Company
McKinley Monument Cornerstone Laying at Canton
The cornerstone of the McKinley monument was laid in Canton Ohio by Justice Day of the Supreme Court. Built for a September 14 dedication, a stone defect caused a delay until a replacement could be found. Mrs. McKinley attended as soldiers and schoolchildren watched the brief ceremony. The G A R Band played McKinley hymns at Monument Hill overlooking the McKinley home.
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Dustien
Euprema
OM Kinted
Omi Solliers
Kehool
McKinley
Monment VI
McKinney Home
Canton
McKinley Monument
Towiaw
Justice Day
Suprome
McKinsey
McKinley Monument Association
Monument
McKinley Home
Pendleton High Plans Trip and Tickets Sale
Pendleton high school football team prepares to travel to Baker City for a Saturday game. Coach Smythe announced a 1.33 fare with a 60 tickets minimum, hoping local business support will reach the target. Lineup includes S. Thompson, Baker, Turner, Strand, Stokie, and Cap. Also notes Sheep dealer Chas McBee buys 600 ewes and 1100 earlier, totaling over 2000 head for Birch Creek ranch. A new diphtheria case is reported at Johnson Street. Dr. Henderson attending.
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Pendleton
Baker City
Dan P. Smythe
Railroid Company
Smoythe
Lester Means
H. Thompson
Scott
Goodman
Baker
Stanfield
Reeves
Stricklin
Turner
Strand
Pierce
Stokie
Fullack
Ube
Penland
Means
Meane
J. Thompson
Mark Moorhowee
Revolt in St Petersburg as Strike Expands
Reports from St Petersburg Nov 14 describe a massive political strike paralyzing the city. Workers shut factories and lights, with 100000 in protest, while authorities consider martial law amid fears of bloodshed.
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St. Petersburg
Neveky Admiralty
Baltic
Neva
Hoon
Dagke Nese
Mailroad
Northern Express
Parte
Germany
Pensa
Simbirma
Court orders opening of void ballots in New York election
The New York supreme court ordered envelopes with void and protected ballots opened and the appellate special term to decide their regularity and which candidate to count. About 16 000 ballots to be pared. John Krup failed to appear for trial and was released on 5000 bail amid disputes over losses and alleged confessions. A large error in Queen's county reportedly reduced a candidate's votes by 200.
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New York
Supreme Court
John Krup
Queen's County
McCtorlan
Orier
C I N Has Paid County Large Railroad Tax Settlement
The R N company paid 970 500 to Sheriff Taylor this morning in settlement of roadbed taxes, the largest sum ever paid to the county. Col J H Raley represented the company. After deductions and rebates the net total was 78 017 07, with 44 000 going to the general fund and the rest distributed to schools, roads, cities, and the state. Deputy Funk will segregate funds for the treasurer and the school fund impact prompts further appropriation decisions by County Superintendent Welles.
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Taylor
J. H. Raley
Railroad
Raley
Hind
Funk
Welles
Sugar Factory Closes After Banner Run at La Grande
La Grande sugar factory ends its run for the season after a strong output from the 1005 era n. Cold weather and frost cut the beet crop by about half, shortening the run and reducing production. About 1600 acres of beets were harvested this year, while nearly 3000 acres were planted but damaged by frost.
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la Grande
Amalgamated Sugar Company
Irrigation Test Placed Near Two Rivers Washington
The Snake River Irrigation Company will demo a big pumping plant seven miles northeast of Two Rivers to lift Snake River water for irrigating thousands of acres near Wallula and Two Rivers. Engineer A Th will test the machinery Friday or Saturday after completing the Worthington pump and Fell wheel installation.
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Wallula
Snake River
Snake River Irrigation Company
Aw Big
Two Rivers
A. Th
Hie Ansistants
Tpp ers Win In Rate Fight
Shippers celebrate a Washington railway commission ruling granting Colfax Spokane and Seattle petitions. The decision orders abrogation of Northern Pacific routing rules from the Sound to eastern Washington points toward Portland and calls for joint rates to the state. The order applies to local business and routes via Portland Wallula or junctions where cheapest rate exists.
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Stat Railway Commission of Washington
Colfax
Spokane
Seattle
Ithaw
Northern Pacific
Sound
Washington
Pointe
Portland
Roslyn
Rowte
Tacoma
Porthind
Wallula
Washington Railway Commission
Petition for New District in Juniper County
County School Superintendent FL K. Welles received a petition to form a new district from the northern part of No. 105, a large district with 1 child enrolled and two schoolhouses. The petition lists signers C F Hargood, Thomas McDowell, George M Lewis, BE L Oliver, C F Cunningham, J S Hartle, Ho Margen and P O Martin. It is expected to be considered at the Merriet boundary board January meeting. An exchange note recalls a busy but advertisement shy grocer linked to seven-year stretch and a Waterbury watch.
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FL K. Welles Tolay
Juniper
Thomas McDowell
George MD Lawis
BE. L. Oliver
C.F. Cunningham
Hartle
Ho Margen
P.O. Martin
Merriet Boundary Board
Union and Anti Union Meetings Stir Debate in St Louis
The Federation of Labor was invited by the mayor and chamber to meet in Denver next year as Frank Duffy warned of a Seattle man posing as an Industrial Peace Association organizer who took funds across the country. A $106 Frick entertainment payment was urged to be refused, with Gompers urging broad rejection of such contributions. A small fire interrupted talks as William Meeses of England spoke at the Anti Union Convention in St Louis about national cooperation and peace.
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Bilg
Queeton
IL Dc
Frick
Ann-Union
St. Louis
Open Shop
Pittsburg
Federation of Labor Today
Chamber of Commerce
Denver
Frank Duffy
Federation
P. P. Scullin
Seattle
Wash
Industrial Peace Association
H.C. Frick
Gompers
Wiliam Meeses
England
St Louis
Citizens Industria) Association
Herbert George
Citizens Alliance Ef
San Francisco
United States
W. G. Fraocia
Portland
Ore
Mayor Hunts Order Closes Walla Walla Slot Machines
The return of Mayor Hunt to Walla Walla prompted a police order to close all cash slot machines citywide. Downtown saloons reported the devices shut and crowds vanished. The move targeted unwelcome gambling dens as others reopened after the recent crackdown. Several backsliders from two months ago began drifting back into town.
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Walla Walla
Hunt
Citcape
Walla Wallan
Ike Thunderbolt
Chem Sky
Walla Wallin
Neuin
Walle Walla
Railroad Builder Dad O D Smith Dies in Fallon
J H W Smith, famed railroad contractor behind major O R N grade work in Union and Baker counties, Oregon, died last Sunday in Fallon. A member of Smith & Hale, he built on Union Pacific and Oregon Short Line projects, invested in Portland real estate, faced bankruptcy, then returned to contracting and was active in construction at his death.
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OT Smith
Fasters
Oregon
Patton
Nevada
Portland
J. H W. Smith
Union
Baker Countiow
Owegon
Smith & Hale
Fallon
Smith
Union Pacific
Ble
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Waterbury
Union and Antiunion Meetings
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