Northern Securities Plans 98 Percent Stock Reduction
The Northern Securities Company announced a new plan to cut capital from 3,904,000 to 9,064 shares, a 98 percent reduction, with 99 percent of existing shares to be surrendered in exchange for Northern Pacific and Great Northern Railway stock. An April 21 special meeting in Hoboken will approve the move as part of complying with the Sherman Act. The plan was adopted after a directors’ meeting that morning.
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Northern Securities Company
Northern
Hil
Northern Pacifico
Great Northern
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Great Northern Railway Company
New Jersey
Hoboken
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Wiliam P. Clough
Edward H. Harriman
Willis James
Daniel 8. Lamont
John S. Kennedy
George W. Perkins
N. Terhune
Fear the Plague Spreads to Other Cities
One death from bubonic plague in Pretoria prompts fears of spread beyond Johannesburg. Authorities warn of possible South African-wide spread as officials note failed isolation efforts. Plus a US consular report from Bombay confirms a plagues-related death and a family attack.
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Pretoria
Johannesburg
South Africa
Anna Held closes Mam'selle Napoleon at the Grand
The present engagement of Anna Held in Mam'selle Napoleon at the Grand has drawn record crowds, with the RK.O sign shown at every performance. Its matinee today and final show tonight mark the end of the engagement, as the space Opera company prepares Olivette at the Third Avenue venue tomorrow evening.
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Sphce Opera Company
Ormance of
Third Avenue
La Mascotte at uptown house continues this week
The company has given good satisfaction during the two weeks it has played at the uptown house and will repeat La Mascotte for the balance of the week.
Pink Dominoes at Alcazar Ends Platt-Stevenson Run
The Platt Stevenson Stock Company offers a strong interpretation of Pink Dominoes at the Alcazar theater this week, marking the final week of their engagement with the venue.
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Platt-Stevenson Stock Company
Alcazar Theater
Frenchmen confess to dynamite outrages in Liege
Liege reports two French suspects arrested for recent dynamite attacks have confessed. Their statements confirm involvement and outline claimed targets. Investigators weigh possible motives and ties to broader unrest in the region.
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Liege
Port Arthur Commandant closes pubs amid soldier drunkenness
General Stoessel, commandant at Port Arthur, has closed all public houses after increased drunkenness among soldiers. Word arrives that Koreans at Potessel bay volunteered for the Russian army. An explosion during repairs on the battleship Retzivan killed two engineers.
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Stoessel
Potessel Bay
Retzivan
Parliament probes charges against MP and publisher
TOKIO March 23. A parliamentary committee will investigate Tiesuke Akivarm a member of parliament and publisher of a newer paper for alleged spying. He is accused of attacking the government in his paper accusing it of forcing capitalists to subscribe to war bonds. The paper has been suppressed.
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Tokio
Tiesuke Akivarm
Stanford Pole Vault Record Shattered by Dole
Normans Dole of Stanford broke the world amateur pole vault record with a 12 feet 3.75 inch clearance yesterday in an event not part of a regular intercollegiate meet. The mark surpasses Yale’s R C C Clapp by 2.25 inches. Dole also holds a Pacific coast record of 11 feet 0.75 inches.
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Cal
March
Hy Normans Dole
Stanford
R. c C. Clapp
Yale
Dole
Pacific Coast
Keyhole sleuth Harmon freed on bail in damage suit case
A. M. Harmon, charged with attempting to suborn perjury in a suit against Dr. J. Eugene Jordan, was released from county jail on bonds totaling 1,400 dollars. Bondsman names William Floyd and A. Meyer. Harmon says distant relatives in the east will fund his defense.
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J. Eugene Jordan
William Floyd
A. Meyer
Harmon
Rheumatic Cure Promised by Doctor Shoop
An advertisement outlines a theory linking uric acid to rheumatism and promotes Dr. Shoop’s Rheumatic Cure. It claims accuracy of timed “barometer” doses and asserts a 30 year medical experience, a German ingredient base, and a money back guarantee with a month trial. It invites readers to request a free medical booklet.
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Shoon
Dr. Shoop
Shoop
Sheen
Fabian Leaves Northern Pacific for New Haven Post
Harry A. Fabian, longtime Northern Pacific private secretary to C Mellen, departs April 1 for the East. W B H Gemmell will succeed him as private secretary and assistant to President Howard Elliott. Fabian began in the tax office and land department before becoming Mellen’s secretary four years ago.
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Mellen
Northern Pacific
East
W. BH. Gemmell
Minneapolis and International
Howard Elliott
Fabian
C. Mellen
Mr. Fabian
Mr. Mellen
Acta
Elliott
New Haven Road
Tax Commissioners Office
Land Department
Tariff Bills Die As House Panel Deadlocks Partisan Vote
In Washington on March 23 the Ways and Means Committee rejected two tariff revision bills. William chaired lead a move to free salt hides and other commodities, but the measure failed along strict party lines. Clark of Missouri sought removal of tariffs on twine wood pulp and agricultural implements, and that bill was killed.
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House Committee of Ways and Means
House
Williama
Clark
Missouri
UC Berkeley Charter Day Observed With Exercises
Berkeley March 23. Charter day celebrated at the University of California with students faculty and alumni taking part in a program of exercises and commemorations.
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Berkeley
Cal
University of California
Mississippi Republicans Convene Nominate Delegates
Mississippi Republicans met in Jackson to elect delegates at large and alternates for the national convention in June. The convention adopted resolutions endorsing President Roosevelt and his bid for renomination without a dissenting vote.
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Mississippi
Butler Renomination Certifies Without Opposition
Philadelphia March 23 The Republican convention for the Seventh district at Westchester was canceled as no opposition appeared to challenge Congressman Butler for renomination.
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Butler
Philadelphia
Westchester
Markets Pack Wholesale Prices for Meat and Produce
Alfred Watson is being tried in the superior court today on the charge of larceny from the person. He is accused of having stolen $8 from William Riley.
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Alfred Watson
William Riley
Explosion at Bharpe Hotel Kills One Injures Five Feared
In Littleton West Virginia a natural gas explosion leveled the Bharpe hotel this morning. William Lawson of Pittsburg was killed. Fire officials fear five others were burned to death in the ruins.
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Littleton
W. Va
William Lawson
Pittsburg
Government Must Help Philippine Rail Improvements
In Washington Taft told the House Insular Affairs Committee the Cooper bill would let Philippine commissioners secure bonds for improvements. He urged government support to attract capital for railroads and favored native labor for electric roads, estimating one third of a thousand miles could be profitable without guaranty payments.
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Taft
House Committee On Insular Affairs
Cooper
Secue Bence
Newspaper Delegation Pushes RFD Carriers as Collectors
A group of newspaper publishers told the Senate committee on post office affairs that rural free delivery carriers should be allowed by law to collect subscriptions for newspapers and periodicals, with newspapers paying for the service. The committee signaled support though no vote was taken. M. A. McKine was named chairman to deliver the principal address, and Mr. McRae leads the Beripps-McRae league of newspapers.
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Senate Committee On Posnt
M. A. McKtne
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Beripps-McRae League of Newspapera
Roosevelts urging Pine Ridge delegation on cattle sale
President Roosevelt speaks in Washington to a Pine Ridge delegation, urging them to sell half their ponies and buy more cattle. He promises government aid but insists effort is needed, noting the government cannot help those who will not work. The Indians respond with grunts of approval.
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Rkoosevelt
Pine Ridge
Japs Must Go 8 Takai and Jetsu Takai Case
Takai and Jetsu Takai, captured while attempting unlawful entry to the United States last January, were ...
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Takai
Jetsu Takai
United States
Japanese Immigrants Deported After Earlier Smuggling Attempt
Local immigration officials had arrested two Japanese nationals and ordered their deportation. A January attempt to smuggle them into the country by landing from a small sloop near Wellington was thwarted by authorities before they could enter. The two have now been ordered deported by the Department of Washington.
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Department of Washington
Wellingham
Pigeon Coop Burglar Takes 36 Birds
Cigar manufacturer H. H. Kulles offers $20 for information leading to the thief who broke into his pigeon coop last night and stole 36 of his birds. He reported the loss to police this morning with evident distress.
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H. H. Kulles
Kulles
Stoned Telegraph Operator Attacked at Interbay Depot
Unknown assailants pelted a telegraph operator at the Great Northern depot in Interbay, shattering windows as he worked. Beattle police were notified of the incident.
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Great Northern
Beattle
Crockett Seeks Writ For 49000 Shares Transfer
C E Crockett filed in superior court for a writ of mandamus against Alaska Petroleum and Coal Company to force transfer of 49 000 shares he claims to own. Company officers say Crockett acquired the stock fraudulently. The case, long in court, will be heard by Superior Judge Bell on April 1.
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C. EE. Crockett
Alaska Petroleum and Coal Company
Crockett
Bell
New Mayor Sets Advisory Meeting Next Friday at 4 PM
Mayor Ballinger to seek pointers on matters vital to the new administration. A city advisory committee meeting is called for next Friday afternoon at 4 o clock. Committee includes the mayor treasurer corporation counsel controller city engineer and council president. City Detective M R Hubbard is confined to his Latona home by severe cold.
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Ballinger
Ccaptroller
M. R. Hubbard
Latona
Mystery of Lamorna Loss Deepens on Victoria Coast
Local reports state the steamer Lamorna is presumed lost after a search along the coast near Victoria. A small teak letterbox recovered by the Albion contains papers and a discharge for Alex Mitchell, said to be the steamer's steward, along with lifeboat copper tanks and a photograph of a person of color.
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Albion
Uchualet
Alex Mitchell
Lamorna
Dick In Ohio Congressman's Senate Seat
General Charles F. Dick, newly sworn senator from the Eighth Ohio district, succeeded the late Mr. Hanna. The ceremony in Washington, D C, attracted no notable demonstration from the crowded galleries. Charles Ellis reported losing or being robbed of a gold nugget pin set with diamonds.
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Charles F. Dick
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Ohio
Senate
Hanna
Charles Ellis
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