Pardridge Scores Massive Wheat Windfall on One Day
Edward Pardridge of Chicago rides a volatile wheat market on the Chicago Board of Trade. Reports estimate his short position yielded about 5900000 pounds and a net gain near 900000 dollars as prices swung from high to low. Brokers and spectators erupt in wild celebration at the close.
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Chrcaco
Edward Pardridge
Chicago
Newsworth
London
Washington
Black Sea
Stone
Board of Trade
Solge
Pardridge
Cain
Bears
Colonel James Strikes at Grant Ward Case in Court
Justice Patterson refused to dismiss Col. E C James suit against J Henry Work seeking 20000 plus profits from contracts tied to Grant Ward. Ex Judge Arnoux called the action a strike after six years, noting James sought 7 percent and Work offered none. Work not charged with fraud. Grant as Mexican Railway secretary said Ward boys were thriving. Grant reportedly unaware of fraud.
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New York
James
Work
Jo Davis
Mexican Railway
General Grant
Grant
Ward
Davis
Delaware and Hudson Stock Transfers Tie Directors' Seats
The Delaware and Hudson Canal Company closed its transfer books for the May election and three transfers of 100 shares each to Cornelius Vanderbilt Chauncey M Depew and H McK Twombley were recorded just before closure. The movement appears not tied to a plan to seize control but to permit board eligibility.
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New York
the Tribune
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Cornelus Vanderbilt
Chauncey M. Depew
H. McK
Twombley
Delaware and Hudson
Board of Directors
New Tin Plate Company Organized in Philadelphia
The Cumberland Steel and Tin Plate Company organized in Philadelphia elected J. W. Hambird as President H. S. Loncheim as Treasurer and Thomas A. Hicks as Secretary. Incorporation under New Jersey laws with main office in New Jersey and business office in Philadelphia. Superintendent J. E. Jones noted as skilled steel and tin worker. Capital stock listed as $500,000 with upcoming festivals in Philadelphia.
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Cementasp
Cumberland Steel and Tin Pilate Company
Philadelphia
J. W. Hambird
Cumberland
H. 5. Loncheim
Thomas A. Hicks
New Jersey
J. E. Jones
Standard Oil of New York Increases Capital to Seven Million
A certificate filed with the Secretary of State shows Standard Oil Company of New York increases capital from five to seven million dollars. Another certificate notes the board expanded to nine directors though the names of two new directors are not listed.
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Amnary
Standard Oil Company
New York
Alleged Mine Salt Case in California Near Leadville
In Detroit on April 11 the Mudsill Mining Company, led by Walter McDermott, sued to rescind a sale of the Mudsill mines at Fairplay near Leadville California alleging the mine was salted. Judge Swan ruled fraud not proven and the case proceeds to appeal to the U S Court of Appeals.
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Hensel
Common Piens Court
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Mutual Banking Surety Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Detroit
Walter McDermott
Fairplay
Leadville
Cal
Stewart A. VanDusen
Orrville
A. Watrous
Mudsill Mining Company
United States Circuit Court
United States Court of Appeals
Seeding Delayed by Wet Ground Across Minnesota
The Minnesota bulletin reports spring seeding late in northwestern counties and retarded in central and northern areas due to recent rains. Some areas have begun, but most farmers wait for soil to dry while winter wheat is in poor condition. Recent moisture may aid future growth.
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St. Paut
Minnesota Bulletin
Miners From Paraen Mine Face Mass Layoff
The Volunteer Mine has laid off 225 workers amid reports of a large overburden stockpile and minimal shipping demand, leaving miners without jobs and seeking new employment opportunities.
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Paraen
Mrcm
strikes and factory shutdowns ripple through 1900s industry
In New York workers demand uniform wage scales after long strike threats, while Detroit wheat shipments lag as demand falters. Eastern glass makers back Western factory shutdowns from May 8 to October 15, and mills in Seyfert and Gibraltar suspend operations due to iron market weakness. London grain firm Borrowman Phillips & Co. rumored to fail, with small liabilities to American houses. Lehich Iron of Allentown assigns to Marcus C. L. Eline as reorganizing efforts begin and lawsuits exceed 60,000 dollars.
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Abd
Electric Bell
New York
Detroit
Michigan
Serrent & Bros
Seyfert
Berks County
Simon Seyfert
Gibraltar
Borrowman, Phillips & Co
Grain Merchants
London
Tet Lehich Iron Company
Allentown
Marcus C. L. Eline
Fire destroys hotel and five blocks in Belding Michigan
A blaze in Belding Michigan wiped out the hotel and five adjoining business blocks with losses about 29000 pounds and roughly half insured. John McShane’s frame house on Boggs avenue also burned. A still alarm reached engine No 17. In Newport Alabama the agricultural and hardware store of George A Weaver burned, with losses near 75000 dollars and 27000 insured. Two Bloomfield Detroit suspects admitted setting 21 fires and two men were arrested Saturday for arson.
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Belding
Mich
John McShane
Boggs Avenue
Engine Company No. 17
Newport
George A Weaver
Norworist
Detroit
Railroad dealings and labor dispute surface in New Mexico and Iowa cases
Jay Gootp may buy the Pecos Valley Railroad in New Mexico. Illinois Trust and Savings Bank sues in US Circuit Court to foreclose a $100,000 mortgage on the Iowa Michigan and Dakota Railroad with C. E. Braden as receiver. Bonds were protected by a ten year mortgage and interest is unpaid. Meanwhile a wage dispute between the Grand Island Train and its employees flares up again as a revised schedule is rejected by General Superintendent McNeil awaiting General Manager Robinson’s arrival.
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Jay Gootp
Pecos Valley
New Mexico
Ilinois Trust and Savings Bank
United States
Iowa, Michican and Dakota Railroad
C. E. Braden
Grand Island Toad
McNeil
Genera
Robinson
Erie v Russell land case reverses judgment in sewer cost appeal
Supreme Court reverses the Erie city case against Elizabeth C. Russell owner of Seventh street land. The appeal challenges a $285.36 charge for sewer construction costs. A local remark notes Needham of Orrsboro Mo endorsing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for colds and croup, with fifty cent bottles at druggists.
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Priraprirata
Supreme Court
City of Erie
Elizabeth C. Russell
Seventh Street
Court of Common Pleas
Erie County
W. L. Needam
Orrsboro
Needham
Droggista
Excursion to Washington and Norfolk from Pittsburg
A special excursion departs Wittsburg Pa at 8 a m on Tuesday April 23 for Washington and Norfolk. Priced round trip at 11 dollars with ten day tickets. Visitors sail the Potomac to Chesapeak Bay and visit Old Point Comfort Virginia Beach and Richmond. Limited Norfolk city lots will be offered at very low prices. further details from Sloan A Co Pittsburg.
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B. & C. Depot
Wittsburg
Washington
Norfolk
Potomac River
Wrest Chesake Bay
Old Oint Comfort
Virginia Beach
Richmond
Sloan A Co
Fourth Avenue
Pittsburg
Easter Novelties and Fashion Items Featured by Local Stores
Easter novelties open collection offers lasting affordable items from Konext L. McWatrn & Co. Jewelers at 63 Fifth Avenue. Mothers appeal with wool suits in smart designs at Saller & Co. corner Smithfield and Diamond streets. Train Lots at Aliqui average price. Watton's neckwear latest designs at Hc Tus Lirrene's 203 Smithfield Street.
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Konext L. McWatrn & Co., Jewelers
Fifth Avenue
Saller & Co
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Budget sparks surprise as Goschen flags tobacco ledRevenue
London budget debate centers on a surplus of 1,067,000 with tobacco and tea taxes key to revenue. Goschen notes March gains offset past anxiety while proposing minor tax tweaks including patent fees and sparkling wine duty changes.
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Loxpox
Goschen
House of Commons
England
Ireland
Scotland
Oschen
Eee Oe
Inland Revenue
Gladstone
West
Gosvhen
Huntington denies paying forged notes amid Dresden case
Testimony from Mr. Hord, John Huntington's son-in-law, states Huntington will not pay forged notes. Huntington, ill but improving, suspects treacherous friends forged his endorsement. Affidavits asserting no genuine Huntington endorsements exist are being prepared for sworn use before American Consul Mr. Palmer.
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Mr. Hord
John Huntington
Huntington
Hord
Palmer
Two More Anarchists Arrested in Madrid Bomb Plot
Mapam reports analysis of bombs found with Jean Muarte Dolboche and Manuel Ferreira self proclaimed anarchists arrested near the Cortes building. Experts say the English gunpowder and chlorate bombs would cause enormous damage in a confined space.
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Madrid
Mapam
Jean Muarte Dolboche
Manuel Ferreira
Cortes Ments
Munose
Rens
Delboche and
Ferreira
Lot
Chamber of Deputies
London Unemployed Protest Promises Massive Demonstration
April 1 report from Lorpes describes John Moore Packer addressing Tower Hill workers promising an unprecedented agitation in London to force relief Works. Another speaker warns thousands will march through the West End to pressure authorities to open relief funds and employment.
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Lorpes
John Moore Packer
Tower Hill
London
Trafalgar Square
West End
Ple
Conviction in Conspiracy Case Sentences Two Defendants
Walter Selwyn stock broker and Frederick Peach were found guilty of conspiring to defraud John Willis Sears of £500. Selwyn received five years penal servitude while Peach was sentenced to fourteen months' hard labor.
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Walter Selwyn
Frederick Peach
John Willis Sears
Selwyn
Peach
Ten villages burned in Hungary death toll rises
Ten villages in Huan gsiry were burned amid dry windy weather. Five people died and thousands left homeless as flames spread through corn stores and cattle. Three English Army officers drowned when a boat capsized near Gravesend.
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Hungary
Vienna
Huangsiry
Lospor
Gravesend
Adjutant General Greenland Meets with Second Brigade Commandants
Adjutant General Greenland held an informal meeting with Second Brigade commandants at Seventh Avenue. Attendees included General Wiley Colonels Hawking Smith and Burchfield LT Colonels Rutledge and Glen Captain Jones Sheridan Troop and Captain Hunt Battery B. They discussed National Guard matters brigade regimental camps and recruitment for the World’s Fair with mixed views on camp type and command structure. The board also approved two new appointments Major Singer as Brigade Commissary Major Miller as Judge Advocate and endorsed barring recruits who enlist for trips but do not drill regularity.
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Greenland
Seventh Avenue
Wiley
Hawking
Smith
Burchfield
Rutledge
Glen
Jones
Sheridan
Hunt
National Guard
Hawkins
W. J. Singer
Bellefonte
J.J. Miller
Pittsburg
Singer
Curtin
Miller
Allegheny County
Braden
Greenville
Wood Brown Suits Offered At Introductory Prices
The store announces a limited sale of wood brown men suits in plain brown and fancy block patterns. Styles include single and double breasted sacks in round and straight cuts. Normally priced at 15 to 18, they are offered at 4.30 to 7.90 with a few handreis as intro offers. Located at Grant and Diamond streets by Clothiers.
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Clothiers
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Streets
Norman Stallion Courageous at Arnheim Sale
A French Draught Horse Association insured stallion named Courageous will be sold at Arnheim's sale in April. A guarantee is provided on the day of sale.
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French Draught Horse Association of
Ins
Arnheim
Easter Linens and Hemstitched Cloths Freshly Arrived
The advertisement announces a new import of hemstitched linens and napkins at very low prices from Honne & Co. on Avenue Stores. It invites deposits to The People's Savings Bank and encourages starting savings now for a rainy day.
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Honne & Co
Avenue
People's Savings Bank
Hints of Big Bribes in Street Railways and Gas Deals
A special telegraphic letter reports that Congress shows favoritism to street railway and gas corporations. Washington and Georgetown and the Metropolitan seek extensions for motor power use, with debates revealing insider influence, lax oversight, and repeated justifications for delays in reform.
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Bunear
D. C
Congress
Metropolitan Street Railroad Company
Bitter Truth Of Henry C Arno And Nervous Strain
A sobering tale of Henry C Arno a man driven by ambition who dies from nerve and brain prostration after overwork. The piece warns of spring debility and lists symptoms from exhaustion to indigestion urging Dr Greene's Nervara a vegetable tonic available from druggists for $1.
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Henry C. Arno
Greene
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Wil Foon Berin Operations
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L. L. Lamborn
Matthew Early
Dubuque Malting Company
Dysvere
Nicholas Gmb
Presixville
Phenix Iron Company
Tor Eastern
Western Manufacturers’ Association
News OF the Railroads
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G. C. Suiper, Limited
Smithfeld Street
Sixth Street
Vestmene Sale
Waton
Tus
Lirrene's
Smithfield Street
Aliquipra
Anyvarm
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J. W. Lowther
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Mexican International Company
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Afghanistan
Frederick Pemberton Peach
Walter Selyn
Lord Fairfax
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Melbourne
Lyle
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Aliquippa Sale
Eastru
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80 Sixth Street
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Pennsylvania Avenue
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Eckington
O'Neil
St. Louis
Teol
Senate
Washington Gas Light Company
Conporacions
W. Cc. Miles
Manning St
Medford, Mass
W. Mth Street
Jos. Horne & Co
Market Street
Felirts
Epps
Auecie
Rocera
Megomorupa
Remington Bros
Pittsburg, Pa
Campbell & Dick's
Campbell & Dick
Firth Avenue
Pittsburgh
Syqup
Car
Trssu
Wiz Paice
Wurtz
Hansacn's
Witz Paice
Office Specialty Co
Mrn
Snyder
Wigker's Theater
Amond
Csaces
Mary Lyman
Oakland Square
Pittaburz
WM. F. Zoeller
Sole M'rritteburg
Men’s & Boys
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