Rail mergers and the Morgans in the Nickel Plate era
During a period of railroad consolidation the Morgans aided by the Van Sweringens pursued mergers and new outlets. They allied with Morgan and company to finance improvements and acquired control stakes, guiding the creation of Chesapeake corporation and exchanging shares with the Nickel Plate. In 1927 Chesapeake raised 43 million dollars in 20 year bonds to gain leverage over competing lines.
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Morgan and Company
van 8Weringen
Bow
Erie Railroad
Erie
Pere Marquette
I. C
Ohio
Newport News
Toledo
Dolding
Nickel Plate
Chesapeake Corporation
van Gweringens
Morgan Aid
J. P. Morgan and Company
Eire
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic for Children Health
An old medical ad claiming Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic cures underweight children by correcting iron deficiency. It promises appetite and energy boosts, stronger resistance to disease, and safe use for kids, urging readers to buy a bottle and observe benefits.
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Childran
Prin
Grove
Gianna
Pichannt
Resinol Ointment Advertises Skin Care Sample
An old advertisement urges bathing the affected surface with hot water and Reelnol Soap, patting dry, then applying Restuol Ointmant generously. It mentions Resinol available at druggists or by writing Resinol Dept. 10 Rattimore Md for a free sample, promising quick relief for skin issues.
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All Drugeteta
Rattimore
Van Sweringen Tells of Alleghany Plan in Rail Consolidation
The Van Sweringsen described forming Alleghany to unify railroad holdings as part of a broader plan to consolidate the system, aiming to control major lines like Missouri Pacific. He said they bought Nickel Plate stock and owned large blocks, with discussions touching Morgan firms and a pending reorganization as the Senate committee questioned him about stock dealings and roles.
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van Wetingens
Alleghany Corporation
VansSweringen
Morgans
Alleghany
Morgan
Ward
van Sweb- Ingen
Goldeborough
Maryland
Gyms
South Carolina
Adams
Colorado
Kean
New Jersey
Fletcher
Davis
Morgen
J. P. Morgan
van Sworlagen
Alf
Chesapeake and Ohio
Variola Retirokdides
Pecora
van Sweringen
Thomas B. Lamont
William Ewing
Harold Stanley
van Swerinskens
Pecorg
Morgan House
Brisbane for More Airships in Defense Debate
Washington June 5 The noted editor Arthur Brisbane told a joint congressional committee investigating the Akron disaster that lighter-than-air craft are essential to American defense and the most practical overseas aircraft. He argued it would be foolish to abandon airship construction after the Akron crashed off the New Jersey coast April 4 with 73 lives lost despite storms and rain.
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Washington, D. C
INS
Arthur Brisbane
Today
Congressmpont
Brisbane
Congress
Akron
Atlantic
Jersey
Sherwood Loses Plea to Vacate Federal Writ
In New York Judge Henry W. Goddard denied a motion to vacate a federal subpoena served on Russell T. Sherwood, a long missing witness in the city investigation committee. Sherwood, who appeared in New Jersey last week, had the motion by attorney Michael F. Dee dismissed before Dee left Hoboken to present his client before a federal grand jury. The grand jury is expected to inquire into income over years for Sherwood and former Mayor James J. Walker.
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New York
Henry W. Goddard
Jorday
Russell T. Sherwood
City Investigation Committee
New Jersey
Michael F. Dee
Sherwood
Dee
F of
Hoboken
N. J
James J. Walker
Idaho Governor to Call Special Session on Beer Legislation
Boise reports Governor C Ben Ross will convene a special legislature session next week to address beer promotion amid widespread calls for action. Idaho Falls city council defies state law by legalizing beer. additional communities threaten similar measures.
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Boise
Idaho
C. Ben Ross
Attery
Idaho Falls
San Angelo Lawyer Killed in Bridge Crash
San Angelo lawyer Charles Russell was killed and aunt Reymond Ovlubeke injured seriously when a trailer medical transport skidded into a truck on a narrow bridge two miles west of Breckenridge early today. Both victims were in San Angelo.
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San Angelo
Juma
Charles Russell
Reymond Ovlubeke
Traulamobile
Entile
Breckenridge
Shorty de Leon Faces Complaint in May Murder Case
A complaint charges Clprinda de Leon alias Shorty with assault to murder in the May 23 incident on Fifth Street. The complaint was filed in Justice John F. Onton's court Monday, with details limited to the alleged offense and parties involved.
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Shorty’ de Leon
Clprinda de Leon
Shorly
Jin
Fifth Street Mice of the Peace
John F. Onton
Gold Hoarders Named as U S Treasury Probe Expands
Attorney General Cummings announced transmission of over 100 names of suspected gold hoarders to field offices for immediate investigation. The list, supplied by the Treasury Department, targets holders of gold or gold certificates above 100 dollars under President Roosevelt’s order to return them to the treasury. Violators face a ten thousand dollar fine or ten years’ imprisonment.
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Washington, D. C
Cummings
Aveau
Rodgevelt
Treasury
Enteral
Department of Justice
Treasury Department
Bureau of Investigation
Harriman Bank Ex-Chairman Pleads Not Guilty in Indictment
In New York on June 5 Joseph W Harriman former chairman of the Harriman National Bank and Trust Company pleaded not guilty in federal court to an indictment accusing mismanagement of funds and false entries. Albert M. Austin vice president also pleaded not guilty and posted a 5000 bond. The case alleges 14 false entries 800000 in securities missing and a 300000 loan to a depositor who handed funds to Harriman. The bank remains closed under conservatorship.
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New York
Joseph W. Harriman
Harriman National Bank and Trust Company
Albert M. Austin
Austin
Pitas
Budget moods and tax talk in Roosevelt era congress
Conferees report weak support for new taxes. Roosevelt reportedly opposes broad income or gasoline taxes. Debates linger on disability compensation limits and patronage as leverage. two more congressional sessions anticipated. Readers hear warnings of political bargaining and consequences of leadership pressures.
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House
Roosevelt
Servic
Ltlle
Wim
Iba
Don’t Gamble Be Safe Three-Times Safer Tire Claim
A safety notice warns that stock tires are not race tires and blowouts at high speeds can occur. It contrasts standard tires with specially constructed racing tires designed to endure only a few hundred miles. The message urges caution and proper tire use.
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Goodrich
Bond Remittance for Hobrecht in Austin Robbery Case
Governor Miriam A Ferguson today remitted the bond forfeiture in Travis County District Court for Hobrecht of San Antonio charged with participation in the January robbery of an Austin tourist camp. The notice appears amid classified ads touting business opportunities as a path to financial independence.
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Austin
Miriam A. Ferguson
Hobrecht
San Antonio
Travis County
Rheumatic Relief Promise Adverts for Nurite and Hurito
Anadvertisement touts Nurite as safe remedy for rheumatic pain and neuritis, promising quick relief without narcotics. It claims the powder helps banish pain and restore sleep, with a money back guarantee if not effective, urging readers to buy from their local druggist.
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Pournell
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Yves
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J. R. Nutt
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Arthur M. Anderson
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Repubican National Committes
van Sweeingen
Nickle
Pinte Securities Corporation
P. Morgan
Stearns
Grads Ind Jors
Jupher
Universilita
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National Student Federation
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Tabor
Railway Officinla
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Harold W. Dodds
Princeton
Andreralty
University
John Grier Tibben
Sven Silons
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Silvertowns
Silvertown
Tidsttands Amne Safety League
Silvertown Safety League
Safety League
Goodrich Silvertown, Inc
Lexington
Euclid
Lee Bros. Super Service
So. Hackberry
Delemater Tire Co
Main Ave
Andjat
Texas Company
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Licht
Hurito
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