Frauds Alleged in Railroads Violent Misuse of Stockholder Bonuses
A Chicago exhibit before the United States Railroad Labor Board charges 13 railroads with fictitious capitalization from 1910 to 1920 totaling 609 million dollars. It alleges stock dividends and bonuses totalling hundreds of millions were misused to enrich executives and spread losses to bondholders and the public. The document cites bonuses of 60 million by Starlington, 60 million by Southern Pacific, and large gifts to stockholders as part of a broad scheme across lines including Reading and St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States Railread Labor Board
Thes
Sreferrell Co
St. Louis
Thenuues
Enurt
Burlin
Quincy
Southern Pacific Company
Reading Company
Meantime Railroads Face Financial Strain and Disclosures
The article details railroad financial practices and funding gaps amid segregation disputes and industry strain. It cites a special stock gift to stockholders, impressive totals and expenditures, and a 25 wreck at New Haven as context for the broader issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyer
Aden
Thoresourges
Martina
Ats
New Haven
Will Pay Dividends To Policyholders In April
Washington reports dividends ranging from $1.04 to per thousand dollars of face value will be paid on one and five year converted policies. Some 136 000 policyholders will receive the annual dividend and 74 000 will get semiannual dividends. The government holds $4 452 000 000 in life insurance for former service members and women, including 20 000 permanent policies totaling $952 000 000 and 400 000 wartime policies amounting to $5 200 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Drector Cholmsey Jones
Wor Itis Bureau
Ans
Farm Bureau Meeting Forms Unit in Rickery County
A large group of farmers met in Ulngevilla to organize a county unit under County Agent GK. The meeting, addressed by Mr. Phony and others, elected officers including Charlis Iv and W Cuthert Taad. The group planned to push for 75 percent of cotton to go to selling through the farm bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulngevilla
Tex
Farm Bureau
Offer Petroleum Bill Aims At Government Ties
Fragmentary text suggests a Paris bill on petroleum with government ties and conditions. Mentions May 1 delivery, discussions in the chamber of deputies, and potential price actions by the state. Reader notes and unclear phrases meaningfully limit precise facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Depa-Tion
Josporstur
Rusti Volise
France
Perraleimy
Dale
Horse Kills Child In Farm Accident
A horse accident in Washington state killed a child and injured five others yesterday at a farm. The tragedy occurred when the horse bolted and crashed into a fence near a field, trapping several bystanders and causing multiple injuries.
San Antonio Woman Reports Philippine Christianity Growth
Miss Taylor Dwyer, long-time Manila resident, describes the spread of Christianity in the Philippines, noting English teaching in schools and evolving religious life. She discusses Filipino political and social changes, women's roles, and American influence as she travels from San Antonio to Australia and Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Aninnio
MM _Owser
Siday
Bau Avtenle
Yiett
Rowens
Sandee Tonlis
Hilt
Oni m Few Henge
Sudge ‘Doomar
Kan
Miss Tayyer
Philippi Commies
Watermelon crop to be discussed at rainwater meeting
Unclear OCR fragment outlines a meeting on watermelon crop issues with delays and mentions a May date in New York and referential names. The text is garbled but suggests notes about market, prices, and regional agents tied to railways and marketing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wulnek Batieday
Owen Tie Ah Gale
al Etegarten
New York
Feria
Adil Andusi
START ARMY EXAMS Examinations for Army Service During War
About eighty men appeared for final exams as part of a military muster. The event occurred around a central march route with candidates processed to designated locations including a Washington posting. Instructions emphasize uniforms and equipment, with results to be communicated in the regimental system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mintiney
Ues
West Point Naval Cadets Assist in Neural Defense Event
A cryptic OCR readout lists several military and academic names in a reference to a secretive defense gathering. The fragmentary text mentions West Point and locations tied to a planned patrimonial meeting at an unspecified headquarters.
Local Candidates Named for Upcoming Election
OCR reading lists several male candidates with unclear roles and affiliations. Names include Kubit Dirhey Pit Bogiverras Dyivane Clarence, with mentions of Wowk Paint and various locations, but details remain fragmentary and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intehison
Kit Caveley
Livan Wiley IB
Clarence EL
Heginners Pail
Jaonrard
Negro Woman Drowns After Water Incident
A drowning incident near San Antonio is reported with a woman identified by relatives. The record notes rescue attempts and police involvement, with unclear details on identification and the location at the Navarre bridge area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesan
Negee
Antes
Antinia
Mara
Hein Anil
WiEonLay
Vielen
Bron
Oil Lease Suit Involves Large Sums Of Money
A Texas oil property case, valued in the millions, heads toward a court decision after long litigation. Prominent figures include Lindley, Garrison former secretary of war, and Burton versus El Roos et al, with many lawyers and parties in East Antonio awaiting the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ducige Duval
Texas
Altowera
Lindley
Garrison
East Antonio
Acd
Hbo
F. C. Burton
el Roos
Thirton
Intertel
Wil
Tudee Urooke
Banca
Texax Campane
Mexico
Burton
Tatecest
Rens
Wolters
Sturer
Honetan
Hurtin
Hatichrantion
Kalin
Flas
Root
Lennon
Poxcex
Muzic
Rao
Manry
Kurton
Lane
Walkera
Storey
Ronn
Barton
Roos
Iropers
Starey
Proverties
Lexus
Mercius
Mesien
Todd
Reneedy
Burtin
Dernlistrick Court Mowlay
Althoweh
Dal Lars
Lotter Yaytpunte
Ian Miele
al Flereny
Brown
Carelsnie
Fudge West
Vindan
AL Vibnon
Minwon
Ikaw Aid
Attornese
Ste
Attorneys Attend Houston Case In Bankruptcy Proceedings
From the fragmentary text a group of lawyers including Foxas Company and Vinson appear in Houston to represent clients such as Roos and A J in a bankruptcy matter. The document notes attendance by Nathan Durton and Grn Jacob B Wolters amid unfamiliar names and places. The report references New York and Antonio, with Tangled names and partial titles suggesting legal action or court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hou
Houston
Attértions
Torhe Foxas Company
Suxtoos
Tindley
Waris
Jacob B
Wolters
Hixton
Toray
Ganwennmeander
Érin
Two Shootings Leave One Dead and Another Wounded
Reports from Sunday detail two shooting incidents in which one man was killed and another wounded. In San Antonio area, Walter Sorvey died from a dispute over five cents, while Alvie Stokes was charged in a separate case. Investigations, arrests, and preliminary hearings followed as police pursued suspects and evaluated self defense claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunda
Vilentiie Cayaten
Chick Teyuty
Alphonse Nowtot
Hoxar County
Faust Camaritts
Pratt
Elnek
Walter Sorvey
La'etock Sanday
Wan
Alvie
Stokes
Ategra
Sears Old
North Anckberry Street
Stat le
Stoker
Aruba
Git Milam Street
William Koilmann
Ower
Harne Palace Inn
Harry
Olin Wenger
Tk Scheiled
Justice Bick
A. J. Batley
Melitan Soler
Hin
Haber
Martally Wonton
Stranger
Soler
Antentio Ani
Hau Fernando
Bern
Shalit
Nico Nendlighe
Heal Mona
Bunday
Anna Streaty
Volkca
Criminl
Explosion Kills Two on Freight Train Near Kate City
A boiler explosion on a freight train engine pulled by a tender injured and killed workers near Kate City, tearing apart the tender and ejecting men 40 feet from the wreck. Eyewitnesses include Lian Dailey, Ward Stevens, and JoenT Ranitarium, with reports reaching Shreveport officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport Fairy
Katie City Boattens
Kate
Helntat
Lian Dailey
Ary Hilker
Shreveport
Ward Stevens
Deikeman
Tidian
Lexar
Aera Klifr
Trade notes from German market report misreads
Fragmented OCR summarizes a Department of Commerce notice on a Sunday night event. It references German trade items, comparisons of values, and mentions locations like LA and a national context with numbers such as 1020 and 41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wawllaptan
Aino Hk
Neni
Departnant of Commerce
Tutti
Negotiations Break Off Between Marine Engineers Group and Association
Report says talks collapsed between the Marine Engineers Association and the Whyeners Union over a contract set to expire on May 1. No agreement reached on terms or future talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Teamelip Whyeners’ Association
Pean
Pleads Guilty in Texas County Court Farm Guilty Note
Pleads guilty to a minor offense in a county court. The defendant is fined 500 dollars and will pay the amount as ordered. The case involves local officials and was heard in the Texas county court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werte
Tex
My Seholt
Aditar
Coaver Corley
Triliy
Gailte
Rayetar
Vexoh
Rebiall
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Man's Store
Alamo Plaza
Steckmvilers
Mead Ly Company
Hays
Stuart Bial
Farmbureau
Wishes County
Knemees Wue
Niches
Auril
Willis
Sears Uth
Curli
Walter
Nite Agh
Teak Chaise Studi LS
San Antonio
Philippines
Pilippinos
Lexrp
Jeh Biv
Wien
Wien Pe Aldagie Fy Ie Turrensiig
Werey
Abo
Dwyer
Activy
Manila
Miss Waser Wag & Inbiaber
Las Dames de Filipinas
Ise Lavide
United States
Nimiber
Aguinabla
Mise Caymon
Aguinalde
Budu
Mfsex
Clint
Truman Catholing
Justinae
Peagle
Asa
AON
Anwronn
Voagonn
Librackin
Mien
Divser Wits
Congressional
Wash
Gts
Mie Fuentes
Pele
Aswane High School
Miss Bessie Dwyer
Galemids
Eels
Len Bonants
West Point
Naies
Cvbs
A. Trowne
Wighth Lueinerray
Crome
Xevond Riahieere
Coen Ralp
Bonet Cayley
Han Antonio
Meno
Bien
von Pollare
Guarantes
Nhave Offier
Quartecmiantes
Kon
Oblahmna
Ady
Case
Garrison Takes
Diapotta Tate T
Falry & Co
Altottiel Ave
Chinuz
Vine
Falry
Eoley Khlaeyelie
Waley Uarhuriic
Hamupactiiners
Shinto
Anton
Frank Bros. Direator
New York GR
Navarro St. Opp
St. Anthony Hotel
Mora
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