Munsey Valued U S Steel At 782 Million, Testifies
Frank A. Munsey testified before the Stanley Steel trust investigating committee that he valued United States Steel at 782 million dollars in his June 1908 magazine article after consulting with company officials and reviewing their books.
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Munsey Tells Committee
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Frank A. Munsey
United States Steel Corporation
Stanley Steel Trust
A Matter of Display in Late Show Quips
Soubrette Marie seeks an engagement to display her talent while a comedian notes she cannot rely on her figure much longer. The exchange highlights career focus over appearance in a light backstage vignette.
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Marie
Quiet unrest in Torreon sparks suppression notice
An interior department report from Torreon notes a large protest against Pascual Orozco and warns of potential public anger if he arrives. Authorities plan to withhold today’s Herald edition until inspection is completed.
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Interior Department
Torreon
Pascual Orozco
Strike Seems Certain Amid Mexican Rail Worker Tensions
The Associated Press reports growing unease over a potential walkout by 700 to 800 American railroad men in Mexico. A vote is underway on their strike stance as preparations are made to replace them with Mexican workers if needed.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
United States
National Railways
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Order of Railroad Conductors
Refugees Flee Aguascalientes Amid Border Tension
Amid fighting near Jimenez the Mexico refugee count rose to 225 with a group from Aguascalientes reporting six hours notice to flee. The party included 25 children and four men. Mexico City passengers offered little remark and showed news censorship awareness. Major Hagadorn, a US Army officer on special duty, departed for Texas with General Duncan.
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Associated Press
Laredo
Tex
Jimenez
Mexico
Aguascalientes
Mexico City
Charles B. Hagadorn
United States Army
Eos
Antone Jagco
Genera Uncan
Ted
Texas
Hagadorn
Creel Denies Involvement in Mexican Uprising
Enríque C. Creel former Mexican secretary of foreign affairs and ex ambassador to the United States publishes a denial of links to the uprising. He reiterates he and General Luis Terrazas will not participate or fund the revolution, stressing commitment to order and peace for Mexico. A separate report from Laredo notes a pro-government rally raising 1000 dollars for federal wounded and Monterrey volunteers en route to reinforce federals at Torreon.
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Associated Press
New York
Enrique C. Creel
Diaz
United States
Luis Terrazas
New Revolutionary Movement
Terrazas
Mexico
el Paso
Myself
Laredo
Tex
Monterey
Torreon
Salas Body Returned After Mexico War Defeat
Gen Jose Salas former minister of war is reported to have died by his own hand following a federal defeat at Jimenez. His body arrived in Mexico City on a special train with 150 wounded men and 15 officers on board. The crowd at the station cheered the army Salas and Madero.
Mrs Streight Weds In Hillsboro After Acquittal
Mrs Minnie Lee Streight of McGregor wed C H Coleman of Denison at Hillsboro last night. Streight had been acquitted in McGregor for shooting her husband two years earlier, a sensational trial that ended in a life sentence. The groom works for the Katy railroad.
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McGregor
Associated Presb
Waco
Tex
Minnie Lee Streight
C. H. Coleman
Denison
Hillsboro
Katy Engineer Marries in Hillsboro Ceremony
C H Coleman a Katy engineer who runs between Denison and Waco married Mrs Streight here last night. His ante er in law Miss Nat Newton of Fort Worth accompanied him for the ceremony.
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Katy
Associated Press
Hillsboro
Tex
C. H. Coleman
Streight
Denison
Waco
Nat Newton
Fort Worth
Will Blow Up Hill In Medina County Area
The Medina Valley Irrigation company plans to blast 8750 pounds of black powder at the base of a hill to reshape the landscape. The blast may cause a tremor but is said to be safe with careful calculations to avoid rock scattering.
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Earth
Medina County
Medina Valley Irrigation Company
Santonio
C. H. Kearney
Plan Novel Campaign by Uffragists in Chicago Cafes
Chicago suffragists plan to reach business men by holding brief programs in cafes at luncheon time. If cafe managers cooperate, a daily sequence will start with a solo and include speeches. A card circulation of 600 000 cards listing seven reasons why women should vote began today.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
HYOMEI Promises Germicidal Relief for Catarrh
An advertisement touts HYOMEI as a direct inhalation remedy for catarrh coughs colds and croup. It claims germ destruction and healing of inflamed membranes with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. The complete inhaler kit is offered for $1.00 through pharmacists nationwide.
Woman disguises as old nurse to fool Indianapolis police
A young woman in plain clothes fooled the Indianapolis police chief by disguising herself as an elderly woman seeking information about a missing man. She demonstrated methods of disguise and declined a police job offer, leaving the chief baffled. The piece also notes a long time church singer Mrs. George W. Johnson and a Florida-bound homeseekers trend.
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Thomas McFadden
Indianapolis
George W. Johnson
Presbyterian Church
Pike
N. Y
Gasette
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