Morgan Syndicate Buys Carnegie Interests In Vast Steel Move
A Morgan led syndicate acquires control of the Carnegie Steel Company by purchasing Andrew Carnegie’s stock. The deal places Federal Steel, Steel and Wire, and Moore Steel under Morgan influence with Carnegie possibly retiring. Terms not disclosed and reports warn against overestimation of a $1 billion consolidation.
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Morgan Syndicate
Carnegie
the Times
New York
Carnegie Steel Company, Limited
J. P. Morgan & Co
Andrew Carnegie
Federal Steel, Steel and Wire
Moore Steel Properties
Carnegie Company
United States
Schwab
Thearnegie Company
Holland House
Carnegie Company details and holdings mapped in transfer notes
Pittsburg February 6. The Carnegie Company organized March 24 1890 with authorized capital stock of 160000000 bonds and 160000000 stock. 156800000 issued. Bonded debt includes 5 percent collateral trust bonds maturing 2000 and sinking fund. bonds subject to call at 105. Properties listed for Carnegie Steel, Frick Coke, Natural Gas, Union Railroad, Conneaut Dock, and other holdings with extensive mills, lands, rails, and pipelines across Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Carnegie Com
Carnegie Company
Carnegie Steel Company
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Bessemer
Duquesne Steel Works
Bessemer Steel
Angle Bar
Carrie
Lucy
Romestead Steel Works
Howard Axle Works
Lower Union Mills
Upper Union Mills
Frick Coke Company
Westmoreland
Fayette
Carnegie Natural Gas Company
Allegheny
Washington
Armstrong
Wetzel
Doddridge
W. Va
Union Railroad Company
Conneaut Dock Company
Lake Erie
Conneaut
Pennsylvania and Lake Erie Dock Company
New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio Dock Company
Trotter Water Company
Youghiogheny River
Connellsville
Youghiogheny Northern Railroad Company
Broad Ford
Summitt
Fayette County
Mess
Youghiogheny Railroad
Water Company
Cambon May Be Transferred to Berlin Rumor
The Echo de Paris claims Jules Cambon may leave the United States to head the Berlin Embassy succeeding Marquis de Noailles. French Foreign Office officials say no such plan is known at home. Washington reports note Cambon remains popular and satisfactory in his current post.
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Paris
Echo de Paris
M. Jules Cambon
United States
Berlin
Marquis de Noailles
Foreign Office
M. Cambon
Washington
Mrs Nation On Taft Kansas Crusade Promises Closures
Topeka authorities report most saloons closed with keepers vowing to discard liquor stocks. Mrs Carrie Nation and followers held a church meeting as Chief Stahl and Sheriff Cook warned joints to stay shut. Nation plans to remain until all joints are closed and may lecture in Missouri. Chicago announces Nation address with Mayor Harrison warning against disturbance.
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Topeka
Kan
Stahl
Sheriff Cook
Kansas
Chicago
Carrie Nation
Harrison
Electric chair executes Lorenzo Priori in Sing Sing
Telegraphic briefs report Lorenzo Priori executed in Sing Sing for the December 11, 1898 murder in New York. Other items note Wooster University dismissing students over scarlet fever, a Blackford Kentucky fire destroying the town, and various federal and local cases, fires, trains stalled by snow, and a copper mine consolidation in British Columbia.
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Lorenzo Priori
Vincenzo Garuzo
New York
Sing Sing
Democracy Rally in Philadelphia Promotes Clean Politics
A large Philadelphia Democratic meeting at city headquarters centralizes support for Maxwell Stevenson for Receiver of Taxes and Edward F. Ternan for Magistrate. Speaker Dr W Horace Hoskins urged reform, while Maxwell Stevenson praised party unity against fusion and pledged broad coalition for clean government.
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Inclarion Jones
Tenth
Walnut Streets
Maxwell Stevenson
Edward F. Ternan
John A. Thornton
Donnelly
Thornton
W. Horace Hoskins
Democratic Party
Stevenson
Philadelphia
Ternan
Charles P. Donnelly
Municipal League
Great Interest in Contest at The Pan American Exposition
The Times reports a high voter interest across Pennsylvania Delaware New Jersey and Maryland as teachers and pupils compete for spots at the Pan American Exposition. No candidate has a clear lead after two and a half weeks as supporters flood the office with votes. Votes must reach the office within ten days after the coupon date to count.
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the Times
Pennsylvania
Delaware
New Jersey
Maryland
Taw Times
Kaiser Reaches Flushing on Imperial Yacht Hohenzollern
The imperial yacht Hohenzollern with Emperor William and his suite arrived in Flushing at 1 40 P M and departed by special train at 5 15 P M The Hohenzollern was escorted by the German cruiser Nymphe and the British cruiser Niobe Emperor William may visit King Edward at Balmoral next autumn and possibly return with the Czar to London next season
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Flushing
Hohenzollern
Emperor William
Nymphe
Niobe
England
King Edward
Balmoral
London
Burly Burglar Captured After Farmhouse Break-In
Special Telegram reports Walter Whitney, described as burly, was jailed for breaking into the Charles McGee farm near Hearn's Cross Roads. Mrs McGee awoke to a intruder who threatened to shoot if not admitted. McGee and neighbors pursued and overpowered the intruder before lynching crowds. Whitney faced immediate arrest.
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Laurel
Walter Whitney
Charles McGee
Hearn's Cross Roads
Tried to Run a Train Special Telegram to Tin Tins
Henry F. Bigley once a yardmaster at Port Richmond Pennsylvania was fined 100 and sentenced to 30 days in jail by the General Sessions Court for carrying a concealed deadly weapon He had boarded a Baltimore and Ohio freight train and allegedly tried to run it He admitted carrying a concealed weapon but denied pointing a pistol and was acquitted on that charge The court heard a letter stating Bigley left Port Richmond due to family troubles
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Wilmington
Henry F. Bigley
Port Richmond
Philadelphia and Reading
General Sessions Court
Bigley
Ohio
Deaths of the Day in scattered notices
Death notices report Mrs. Hannah Green of Media Pennsylvania died after five months illness at age 82. Rev Jonathan Weaver Bishop Emeritus of the United Brethren Church is reported dead in Dayton Ohio. Hugh A Heller of Kintnersville Bucks County Pa dies at 60 on a public road. George Dettlinger aged 64 dies at Long Branch New Jersey after short illness. Richard Percy Dobbins large Atlantic coast real estate owner dies early yesterday at Long Branch New Jersey.
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Hannah Green
Media
Jonathan Weaver
United Brethren Church
Dayton
Ohio
Hugh A. Heller
Kintnersville
Bucks County
George Dettlinger
Rockwell Avenue
Long Branch
N. J
United States
Chilren
Richard Percy Dobbins
Atlantic Coast
Longen N. J
Bailee Tenniel
Call
Train schedule notes Southern Pines to Jacksonville route
Florida and Metropolitan Limited via Seaboard Air Line Railway runs daily from Broad Street Station at 3.29 P M. with a solid train to Southern Pines Pinehurst Camden Savannah Jacksonville St. Augustine. Pullman equipment included.
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Florida and Metropolitan Limited
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Broad Street
Southern Pines
Pinehurst
Camden
Savannah
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
Pullman
First Consignment of New Levy to Leave England
War Office announces a major reinforcement for Lord Kitchener with 20 000 mounted troops plus imperial yeomanry and colonial contingents. The first consignment departs Saturday February 9 aboard the Avrania, as volunteers and home establishment cavalry and mounted infantry ready equipment and transport.
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England
London
War Office
South Africa
Lord Kitchener
Cape Colony
Imperial Yeomanry
Avrania
Burghers Demand Councils For Transvaal Leaders
Prominent burghers urge Louis Botha in the Transvaal and Christian De Wet in the Free State be made members of the Governor's council to watch burgher interests as rebels face no punishment and are allowed to return to their farms.
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Louis Botha
Transvaal
Christian de Wet
Free State
Piet De Wet Appeals for End to War to Brother
Bloemfontein February 5 The Post publishes a passionate appeal from Piet De Wet chairman of the peace commission to his brother Christian urging surrender in the war.
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Bloemfontein
the Post Today
I'tet de Wet
Peace Commission
Christian
Fierce Storm Wreaks Havoc with River Craft in Thames Flood
A heavy wind storm over sixty hours wrecked trees and damaged property. A chimney at Levin Dickerson home collapsed, obliterating the house though occupants escaped unharmed. Walters' photograph gallery roof torn away. Fears for river craft safety linger. The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York show rapid convalescence, with Osborne departure planned.
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Laurel
Levin Dickerson
Walters
Earl of Kimberley Suffering From Lung Congestion
The Earl of Kimberley Liberal leader in the House of Lords is ill with congestion of the lungs. A later message said his condition was not serious.
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Earl of Kimberley
London
House of Lords
Lord Kimberley
Washington Notes and Navy Board Deliberations Across Agencies
Secretary ay rests in Virginia with approval for dental service contracts. Naval Board studies protected cruiser specs. ships batteries approved for battleships. State and War Departments coordinate transport and inquiries with Japan and Cuba, while Congress reviews revenue, banking, and pensions.
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Washington
Virginia
Stern
Naval Board of Construction
Naval
Navy Department
J. Ktuche
Buller Faults British Officers For Lack Of Initiative In South Africa
General Buller issues a memorandum at Aldershot criticizing subordinate commanders for hesitancy and limited action in South Africa. He cites excessive battlefield drill by artillery and missed opportunities. notes independent action by rank and file. Kitchener reports Smith-Dorrien at Lake Charisse and French advancing toward Amsterdam with De Wet north of Thabanchu. transport wagons damaged at Pompey’s siding.
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London
Aldershot
Buller
South Africa
Kitchener
Pretoria
Smith-Dorrien
Lake Charisse
Amsterdam
de Wet
Thabanchu
Pompey’s
Boers Cut the Railroad Frontier of Portuguese Territory
Lorenzo Marques February 6 The Boer forces cut the railway fifty three kilometers from here. London reports Blake leading Irish and American rough riders in the Transvaal and threatening Lorenzo Marques. Portugal asks Britain for aid as a squadron is ordered to Lorenzo Marques. Ammunition surrendered by burghers at Komatipoort is loaded on lighters and moored in the bay.
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Lorenzo Marques
London
Blake
John Y. Filmore
Bond Leaders Favor Surrender of Boers
Cape Town February 6 Bond leaders are willing that Boers Such as Botha and De Wet be made members of the government if the British offer. in the field the terms suggest surrender after arms are laid down.
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Botha
de Wet
Cape Town
Spirit of Impetuousness Breeds Widespread Mediocrity
Sir Edwin Arnold laments a trend of growing mediocrity in society and culture in his remarks to readers in the upcoming Sunday Times, urging greater discernment and intellectual rigor.
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Edwin Adnold
Next Sunday
TIMES
Weather forecast for Eastern states and Pennsylvania
The forecast calls for fair conditions in Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware and Maryland on Thursday. Friday brings increasing clouds and snow or rain with fresh winds. Eastern New York remains fair Thursday and Friday with possible rain or snow at night. Western Pennsylvania and Western New York expect snow on Thursday and Friday with rising temperatures and northeast winds. United States Weather Bureau Philadelphia February 6 1901.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
New York
United States Weather Bureau
Philadelphia
Ancient Calendar Stones lecture at University of Pennsylvania
Mrs Z Nuttal delivered yesterday at the University of Pennsylvania Museum on The Ancient Calendar Stones of Mexico. Fire damaged a house at 553 North Second Street owned by Jacob Gartman. loss measured in dollars. A trolley accident on Third and Chestnut injured Charles Budd of Darby. he was hospitalized. Magistrate Cunningham set bail at 600 dollars for William T Tolan on a policy writing charge. The Methodist Episcopal Church held its annual love feast at Wesley Hall Arch Street with remarks by Samuel Kerr. A defective flue caused a cellar fire at H C Gerrish establishment with minor embalming fluid loss. Judge Hanna issued an opinion on Emma Hutchinson will contest.
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Z. Nuttal
Museum of the University of Pennsylvania
Mexico
North Second Street
Jacob Gartman
John R. Gibbe, Jr
Somerville
N. J
Pennsylvania Hospital
Cunningham
William T. Tolan
South Twenty-third Street
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wesley Hall
Arch Street
Miss Tapper
Samuel Kerr
H. C. Gerrish
Norris Street
Hanna
Ans” Court
Penrose
Common Pleas Court
Emma Hutchinson
Decensert
All-Wool Men’s Suits Bargains at Undoubtedly Store
Notice of a closing out sale offering about 25 lots of regular twelve dollar values. No cotton blends, featuring finest ready-made worsted suits in new fashionable cuts. Prices range from ten to sixteen fifty with fabrics from top mills in worsteds cassimeres chev iots and more.
Overcoats at Bargain Prices from Local Maker
Local shop advertises Lon don overcoats Raglans and standard styles at significant discounts claiming values range from a third to half more than current prices. The copy emphasizes real bargains on winter outerwear.
Ten Day Overcoat Sale At Half Price By Wanamaker
Wm H Wanamaker announces a ten day sale ending Feb 16 closing about 1200 overcoats at deep reductions. 176 coats to five dollars, 283 to eight, 245 to twelve, 267 to fifteen, 230 to twenty, all from high priced lots. Alterations extra. Perry & Co 1520 Chestnut Street.
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Mr. Morgan
Cambon
Mrs. Nation
University of Wooster
Hoover Cottage
Blackford
Cottage City
Lynnnal
James M. Shoup
Alaska
Juneau
United States Penitentiary
MacNeil's Island
Colorado
Duke and Duchess of Manchester
Lord Lambert
Mr. Zimmerman
San Francisco
Monterey
Federal Salt Company
Gulf of California
Pacific Coast
Lahr-Bacon
Evensville
Charles Hinckley
C.morris
British Columbia
Conconully
West Side Bank
Hinckley
Soeeing
Samuel Hunt
Toledo, &T
Ceres
St. Louis
Eas
Marcel L. Silverman
Brooklyn
The
Blind Tigers
Dalton
Ark
American Cereal Company
Akros
Nellie L. Hower
Worcester
Mays
Henry FE. Youtet
Vernor Goebel
Lfe
Kentucky
Illinois
Britannia Group
Britannia Syndicate. Limited
Leopold
Pilot Roberts
United States Revenue Cutter Grant
Ordnance
United States Army
Popes
Fort Lafayette
Ogdensburg and
Lake Cham- Plain
Ravesbongs Cut
Bear Altoona
Ogdensburg
New York Central
Adirondacks
Hannah Simpson
Binghamton
N. Y
Hoskins
France
America
League
Leagu
Edward F. Ternap
Record
Henderson
John H. Fow
Seventeenth Ward
Loncheon
Kaiser
Czar
Trugs
Library
Lolonies
Cuba
Piet DE Wet
Cornwall
Duke of Cornwall and York
Osborne
Duchess of Cornwall and York
War Department
Tra eSdgwick
John W. Bryant
New Orleans
Industrial Commission
Phe War Department
Sievert
Fourth Cavalry
Trantelvilian
Charles B.schofield
Second Cavalry
Ward Line
Seneca
Notlce
Nort Navy
W. H Seabury
G. W. McDonald
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Jilson J. Coleman
Eee
Traction and Electric Company
Newark
Lawton
House Committee On
House Committee On Banking and Currency
National Bank Onee
General Otis
White House
Entecreta
Benito Tdo
Philip Reage
Harris
Eibenstock
Caaniisies Hindliceanigamnes Gamerar
N.W
City News
Wm. H. Wanamaker
Perry & Co
Chestnut Street
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