Metropolitan lease fight over street railway deal taints stock
New York March 21 court heard injunction petitions over the Metropolitan Street Railway lease to Interurban Railway. Minority stockholders accuse the plan of fraud and seek to block actions while Metropolitan Securities moves to raise subscriptions, with further suits warned by bondholders. Justice Gildersleeve reserved decision, trial to continue next week.
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Metropolitan Street Railway Lease Spars with Stockholders
The dispute centers on a proposed Metropolitan Street Railway lease to the Interurban system and Metropolitan Securities Company. Proponents claim the plan protects small stockholders while upgrading power to electric and expanding assets. opponents warn of perks for a few favored shareholders. Judge Gildersleeve adjourned to review briefs due next Tuesday.
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Cleveland Not Troubled By Bryan’s Attack
Ex President Grover Cleveland in Princeton New York says he is not troubled by a Lincoln dispatch quoting William J Bryan as calling him a traitor aggrate and political nonentity He adds he does not know about party unity efforts for the next presidential campaign and would not comment further at present.
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Leg Crushed By Train In Camden Child Injured
Six year old Edward L Cobb III of 719 Berkley Street Camden was run over by a stationary Pennsylvania freight train while playing tag. His right leg was crushed above the knee and amputated at Cooper Hospital. His grandfather Edward L Cobb Sr fainted at the scene but recovered.
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Carnegie Library Plan Faces Setback in Norristown
Norristown School Board weighs reconsidering a $3,000 pledge toward buying a site for a Carnegie library. Earlier a 10 to 8 vote approved funding a $20,000 site, with Andrew Carnegie offering $50,000 if locals raise the sum by subscription. The board later voted $8,000, but action to proceed was reconsidered due to required majority of directors.
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Two Men Fined for Selling Oleo in Camden Court
John Gratz a butter and egg dealer of 504 Federal street and Butcher Stiles of Third street above Arch Camden were fined 100 and costs each for selling Oleo without a license. Recorder Stackhouse heard the Camden police court cases.
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Guard division encampment site still undecided
Harrisburg March 21. Colonel William F. Richardson says officials have several sites under consideration for the National Guard division encampment, but Mount Gretna appears most likely to be chosen.
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Vandals Slay Horses in Philadelphia Shenandoah Stables
For the third time in three months vandals broke into stables in Philadelphia Shenandoah last night and slashed horses so badly they had to be shot. Two horses, Liv 41.8 Navil sky, were victims. Liverymen posted watchmen around stables.
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Father takes body of son lost in Susquehanna river
Lancaster dispatch reports C. C. Brasa of Valley Port Lycoming county carried the year-old boy’s remains from Bain in the county. The child perished after falling into the Susquehanna at Valley Port 150 miles above on December 21 as the river was wooded.
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Tobageo Trusts War for Control
A Philadelphia financier describes the American Tobacco Company's plan to dominate the world tobacco market by outspending the Imperial Tobacco Company of England. Ogdens Limited would fund roughly 20 million dollars in bonuses and yearly 1 million streams to win foreign trade, with English dealers already feeling pressure as a boycott response unfolds.
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London tobacconists reject Imperial Tobacco plan amid protests
London retailers unanimously refuse to sign the Imperial Tobacco Company agreement calling a boycott unjust and un-English. They back a 20 percent minimum profit on tobacco and 25 percent on cigarettes and urge support for firms guaranteeing margins, while Edinburgh Belfast and Dublin groups react differently to the plan.
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Huronian Believed Lost After Long Absence
Incoming shipping from Glasgow reports no sign of the Allan Line steamer Huronian Captain Brodie from February 11. The vessel, overdue by about a month, is feared to have foundered with all hands or sunk in a North Atlantic collision with ice. A remote chance remains that crew were rescued by a sealing steamer if ice entrapment occurred.
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Chinese Troops Join Rebels in 20 000 Desertion Turning Point
Hong Kong reports that the Viceroy of Canton received telegrams from Lungchau stating Marshal Su's 20 000 trainees have deserted to the rebel detachments. Observers compare the revolt to the Taiping rebellion and anticipate imperial measures to rally forces.
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Republicans Seek Harmony in Joint Primary Plans
Special to TH PHILADELPHIA TIMES Wilmington March 21. The regular Republican State committee will meet tomorrow and consider the Union harmony proposal. The Union committee suggests common primaries for delegates to a State convention with apportionment 50 Wilmington 35 rural New Castle 50 Kent 50 Sussex, while the regulars favor 40 Wilmington 38 rural New Castle 40 Kent 42 Sussex. The unions hope the regulars reject apportionment to force a reply that could leave the regulars in a bind.
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Danish West Indies treaty fate hinges on Danish premier
A Landsthing member says the fate of the Copenhagen treaty depends on Premier and Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Denitzer. Opponents push rejection and have called for all negotiation correspondence delaying settlement till after Easter. A blue book with island reports is in preparation. All the negroes favor the sale hoping for franchise and higher wages.
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Russian Prince Arrested on Treason Charge in Warsaw
Vienna dispatch reports Prince Varkoff a Russian general on Grand Duke Sergius staff arrested in Warsaw for alleged complicity in a broad revolutionary movement. The Grand Duke Sergius is brother to the late Czar and uncle to the current ruler.
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Trust Buys German Iron for Pittsburg Plant
The United States Steel Corporation plans extensive purchases of iron in Germany. Two thousand tons of pig iron were bought in Silesia for Pittsburg account, with additional sales reported from Westphalia.
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Troubles Spread in Hayti Heads Toward Revolt in Jacmel
Letters from Port au Prince Haity report widespread disturbance as political tensions rise in Hayti. The government conducts numerous arrests across several quarters, with Jacmel singled out as a hotspot where a revolutionary outbreak is feared imminent.
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Pasha's Servants Convicted in Turkish Official's Fracas
Fuad Pasha's house steward received fifteen years' imprisonment while the head servants of his establishment were given ten years each. Five other servants face brief prison terms. The punishments follow a clash outside Fuad Pasha's residence that left two bystanders dead and four wounded after his servants attacked onlookers. Fuad Pasha was noted as a leading Turkish commander in the war with Russia.
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Radziwill Forgery Trial Resumes in Cape Town
The Princess Radziwill forgery case resumed at her residence. Cecil Rhodes secretary Jourdan repudiated the promissory notes and said Rhodes never signed them in his presence. The court remanded the case for one week after further evidence on the accuseds negotiations.
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Sultan Yields to Russia Recognizes Palestinian Monasteries and Schools
Constantinople dispatch reports a decree legalizing the Russian monasteries and eighty three schools in Palestine. The measure, issued via special cablegram cited by London Times New York Times and Philadelphia Times, marks a notable shift in regional religious and educational policy.
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Vatican Officials Trial Ends With Conviction
The Vatican treasury theft trial concluded in Rome with Scotto found guilty of theft totaling 16,000 pounds and sentenced to eight years. The other two officials were acquitted.
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Weather forecast for mid Atlantic states
Cloudy with rain by afternoon or night in eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware and Maryland. Increasing cloudiness Saturday with rain by afternoon or night probable. Sunday winds shift to light north northeast.
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Arrival of Ocean Liners at Port
Ships arriving in New York include the L Aquitaine Havre from New York and the Campanie New York from Lecaple Queenstown, with details incomplete for full itinerary.
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River and Harbor Bill Passes with Delaware Channel Grant
The House approved the river and harbor bill totaling 60,688,207 with no added dollars. Delaware allocations include a 600 foot by 30 foot channel from Christian Street to deep water, up to 2.4 million in continuing contracts, and harbor improvements at Wilmington plus river works in Appoquinimink Murderkill Mispillion and Smyrna. Additional NJ and local river appropriations are listed, with amendments permitting some local improvements under War Department supervision.
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Situation Improves in China Reports Arrive From Peril Regions
Boston dispatch March 21 notes letters from North China to the American Board. Dr. Peck of Pao Ting Fu says one indemnity payment for native Christians has been made though not due until next summer. Missionaries Wilder and Gait report Pekin area safer and notably quiet.
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Ambassador Clayton May Be Recalled
President opens inquiry into charges of dereliction linking General Powell Clayton the U S ambassador to Mexico to claims of failed protection for Dr W S Scott. Papers prepared by Judge Nicholson will go to the State Department for disposition as new voices question Clayton’s fitness amid mining firm stock holdings and claimed gestures toward Scott.
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Quay Delays Stance as Political Talks Resume
Senator Quay arrived from Florida and said he knows little of Pennsylvania politics to discuss it yet. He dismissed rumors of a gubernatorial run, noting illness since leaving Erie. Attorney General Elkin also traveled to Philadelphia after talks with Connell and Penrose, while Quay resumes a people driven canvass with confidence in nomination.
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Bridge Workers Strike Pittsburg Pact Demands 40 Cents
Owing to Pencoyd Bridge Works refusal thirty lodges of the structural iron and bridge construction workers vote to strike. More than 7,000 men will quit and demand a uniform 40 cent an hour wage for eight hours regardless of location. D F McIntyre Pittsburg national secretary reports full lodge approval after months of notice and conferences.
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Machinists Protest Piece Work Plan at Frankford Arsenal
A committee from the International Association of Machinists led by President James O Connor met Secretary Root in Washington to protest the proposed piece work system at the Frankford Arsenal near Philadelphia. Root will study the issue before ruling. General Crozier supported the change citing Rock Island and Springfield Armories as models. The union objects on labor interest grounds, while Frankford workers reportedly have no objections.
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Scranton Aims to Host State Democratic Convention
A Scranton committee of businessmen plans to move the State Democratic convention to Scranton. They will send a lobby to the State committee meeting on April 24 to push the effort.
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Striking Brewery Workers Face Assault Incident
In Cincinnati on March 21 a brewery worker named John Klink was attacked by a crowd while returning from a meeting of strike opponents. His condition is listed as serious. Police are handling the case as the strike continues with no changes in Cincinnati Covington or Newport.
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Retail Hardware Men Elect Officers
CHICAGO March 21 The National Retail Hardware Association has adjourned Indicated officers elected were L Corey reelected to serve on the senate committee Sharon RB Jones Charles F Lander W SP Bogardus and W A McIntyre.
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Senate Confirms Nominees Amid Washington Briefing
Senate confirmation news from Washington on March 21 notes approvals for several nominees including Daugherty and Jeannette G W, with emphasis on Pemete matters in Pennsylvania as reported.
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President delays action on forced retirement of General Miles
The White House signals no hasty move against Lieutenant General Miles. President Cleveland weighs whether Miles privilege affects potential action after Miles testified to the Senate military committee. Cabinet members Root and Payne remain in the room as the executive considers the evidence and the law.
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Alger remarks on Miles resignation remark at Atlantic City
General Russell A. Alger said in Atlantic City that General Miles would resign rather than accept the general staff bill. He declined to discuss Miles' conduct as Secretary of War, calling it history and citing health in declining further remarks.
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American Family Criticised in Princeton Remarks
LeRoux spoke to Princeton French classes and critiqued American family relations. He argued the old rule that husbands support wives and children has faded, replaced by business focus, prompting women to seek independence and improved culture.
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Dr Robert Elligood In Critical Condition At Laurel
Special to The Philadelphia Truzs reports Dr Robert Elliigood is near death after sudden blood poisoning. Consulting physicians at his bedside in Laurel say his condition worsened at 11 o clock tonight and he is sinking.
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