Gas Company Profits Questioned in Evansville Hearing
Expert accountant E. E. Watts testified before the state public service commission that in 1902 Public Utilities Company paid stockholders 300000 on a 700000 bond issue, a 90 percent dividend, with annual 30000 stockholder payouts for eight years, then deficits and a resumed surplus by 1912. City officials questioned management practices and costs including a $2000 auto expense charged to the gas account.
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Evansville
Ind
E. E. Watts
Princeton
State Public Service Commission
iWatts
Gas Company
Gus Miller
Public Utilities Company
City Water Works
Miller
Gorman
Commission
Brill
A. C. Blinn
Blinn
Nitrate Purchases From Chile Hit Record in 1913
The country set a new purchase record for Chilean nitrate totaling $20,718,968 in 1913. Canadian Northern plans to construct 100 miles of railway this year between Oliver and St. Paul de Motis in the northwest.
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Chile
Canadian Northern
Oliver
St. Paul de Motis
Canadian Northwest
Postage Misconception Over South America Rates
The text notes that two cents does not cover postage to South America, a common error among correspondents who assume this is the rate. It highlights the need to use proper mailing costs for international letters.
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South America
Victorious Rebels Enter Tampico in Battle Sweep
Rebels under General Pablo Gonzales enter Tampico after federal troops evacuate under General Zaragoza. Two days of continuous firing kill several hundred federals. Federals retreat in disordered flight, blow up barracks and the Temeal bridge, and sink the gunboat Vera Cruz in the Panuco river. Foreigners depart Tampico then return after the rebels seize the city.
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Tampico
Mexico
Zaragoza
Pabalo Gonzales
Villa
Temeal
Vera Cruz
Panuco River
Deputies Sentry Strike Zone at Coal Company Mines
Colliers West Virginia June 4 Deputies dispatched by Sheriff Patterson to the Pittsburg and West Virginia Coal Company mines to restore order after Wednesday clashes. Report says Governor Hatfield promised troops if needed. Strike breakers’ houses damaged by gunfire. lead from ninety caliber rifles poured into the besieged area. No injuries reported.
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Colliers
W. Va
John Patterson
Brooks County
Pittsburg and West Virginia Coal Company
Hatfield
Operators Welcome Federal Investigation in Mine Controversy
Officials of the United Mine Workers in Charleston WV said they would welcome a federal investigation of the dispute between operators and about fifteen thousand miners. They telegraphed President Wilson and asked for inquiry while stressing efforts to prevent violence and expressing no belief in imminent danger.
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Charleston
IW. Va
United Mine Workers
White House
Wilson
County Commissioners Adjourn After Late Session Close
County commissioners wound up business late Wednesday afternoon and brought the June session to a close. Bills were allowed and a number of appointments made as the session ended.
Huerta to personally handle all questions after Parks killing
President Huerta pledges direct action on all inquiries after a conference with the Brazilian minister acting for the United States. The War Department orders a thorough investigation into the killing of Samuel Parks, a private in the 28th U S Infantry from Indiana, with strict punishment for those responsible. Huerta promises prompt, personal attention and speedy resolutions in future submissions.
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Mexico City
United States
Huerta
War Department
Samuel Parks
Wabash
Indiana
U.S. Infantry
CARRANZA TO MAKE SALTILLO CAPITAL WITHIN CABINET EXPECTED
Carranza and advisers prepare to depart by special train from here to Saltillo to establish the constitutionalist capital. He held a lengthy private wire conference in Washington with Rafael Zubatin, details not disclosed. Upon arrival, the new cabinet and government personnel are expected to be announced.
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Durango
Mexico
Sime 4
Stead
Carranza
Saltillo
Rafael Zubatin
Washington
Bombay owns the center of the financial panic
A fragment notes Bombay holds center stage amid a sweeping financial panic in India. The terse line hints at a market crisis affecting national finances, with Bombay as a key focal point in the upheaval.
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Bombay
India
Winters Trial 19 Be Held July 10
Judge Jackson set July 10 for trials in Newcastle Indiana of Dr W A Winters Mrs Winters and W R Cooper charged with conspiring to murder and burn the body of Catharine Winters who disappeared over a year ago Detective Abell reappeared in Indianapolis saying he will testify if expenses are covered
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Inewcastle
Ind
Detective Abell eyes return to Winters case in Indianapolis
Detective R H Abell reappeared in Indianapolis saying he would return to Newcastle to present enough evidence to justify a prosecutor's appointment, provided expense money is guaranteed. He asked Mayor Watkins to confirm funding and noted delays hindered filing the murder affidavit against Mrs Winters and W R Cooper. The state chemist denied examining clothing from Newcastle.
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Indianapolis
R. H. Abell
United Press
Newcastle
Jackson
Rosecutor Myers
Myers
Richmond officials pursue disappearances in 1913 case
W R Abell the detective filed an affidavit leading to the defendants’ release on a $1000 bond. Catharine Winters, Dr Winters daughter and Mrs Winters stepdaughter, is nine and disappeared March 20, 1913. Alec Gorman ex chief of police of Richmond, in conference with Mayor Watkins. Chester Dewitt county attorney aiding Prosecutor Myers. Investigations to continue with more developments expected in a few days.
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W. R. Abell
Catharine Winters
Dr. Winters
Chester Dewitt
Myers
Evansville Plans for Health Parade
Evansville officials plan a fall health parade and demonstration led by Dr C A Hartley secretary of the local anti tuberculosis society. He attended Princeton health parade last week where Miss Hila Wilson secretary of the Indiana state anti tuberculosis league promoted the event and was invited to assist in Evansville. Floats will depict the ravages of flies and mosquitoes and modern methods of combating disease.
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Evansville
C. A. ‘Hartley
Hartley
Princeton
Hila ‘Wilson
Indiana State Anti-Tuberculosis League
Trouble Ahead in Mediation at Niagara Falls
President Wilson voiced guarded optimism on mediation with constitutionalists in the Niagara Falls program. Secretary Bryan said mediation is progressing satisfactorily while a Senate leader cautioned there is more mediation ahead linked to Carranza.
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Niagara Falls
Wilson
Falls
Bryan
Senate
Illinois Plans Cement Purchase For Highway Construction
Illinois will buy 490000 barrels of cement for use in highway construction. The procurement signals a significant expansion of road building plans within the state during the period.
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Illinois
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