Trusts and corporate growth spark public concern in 1900 era
The article discusses the rise of trusts and liberal incorporation laws in states like New Jersey and Delaware, warning of inflated capital and eventual busts. It notes intensified competition, shifting rates, and the risk to investors amid nationwide trust expansion. It also lists local civic events, debates, and university commencement plans in Seattle.
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New Jersey
Delaware
Miles Epert
Philippines
University Notes May Commencement Week Set for Washington
The University School closes its year with three weeks of classes and a May 12 inter-society debate in Denny Hall. The Pomolomathan Society and Stevens Debating Club will discuss the resolution That Cuba should be annexed with representatives M. Wright H. L. Bichardeon.
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T. Edmonds
Stevens Debating Club
BK. W. Beheder
H. M. Korstad
W. A. Grantham
Denny Hall
University of Washington
Washington Agricultural College
Great First Ain
United States
Agricultural College
A. R. Heilig
Tacoma
Hughes
Fairhaven
Barker
Olympia
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Denny, Hall
Poomathean Society
Btevens Debating Club
Cuba
Ppflomathenan Society
IM. d. Wright
H. L. Btchardeon
Na T
High School Pupils Face Bird Plume Temptation Test
Mme Lilli Lehgan plans to sing at Livingston Avenue High School in New Brunswick in November to persuade students to stop using birds for plumage. Music instructor Mrs Jordan notes the idea and aims to win pupil support, hoping most girls will agree with parental consent to avoid feather decorations.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Mme
Lilli Lehgan
Livingston Avenue
Mrajiary R. Jordan
Jordan
Lehman
Mra. Jordan
Wages Advanced at Sloss Iron and Steel Plant
The Sloss Iron and Steel Company in Birmingham announces the third wage advance for coal miners since January. The new rate increases pay by a portion of a cent per ton amid rising prices. Tennessee coal and railroad interests expected to follow with a similar announcement.
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Birmingham
Ala
Sloss
Roo & Steel Company
Dre
Alabama
Tenkensey Cou,tron & Railroad Company
Simle
Treasury Receipts Fall Slightly While Expenditures Rise
Washington notes April receipts fell by 15.4 million while expenditures rose 22.8 million due to a Spain payment and Pacific railway settlement. March receipts were boosted by a railway settlement payment, and despite high interest costs, April showed a deficit of 24.24 million. For the year to date the deficit stands at 109.3 million with expectations the annual gap might total about 112 million.
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Washington
May
Treasury
Pacific Railway
Spain
Gage
War Department
Philippines
Otle
Colville Cyclists Start Century Run to Spokane
Three Colville bicycle enthusiasts began a century ride to Spokane at 6am Sunday. The riders aim for a 100 mile journey, planning to reach their destination later in the day as they persevere through the long course.
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Colville
Wash
Spokane
Joyful News of Safe Arrival in Spokane
A noon telegram from Spokane confirmed arrival of travelers. Word reached Chewelah and Springdale that three tired but safe travelers had boarded the south bound train and reached Spokane by a quicker route, easing families of the wheelmen.
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Ation
Spokane
Chewelah
Springdale
Second Perry County railroad fatality in Bloomfield
May 6 report from Bloomfield Pennsylvania details the second railroad death in Perry County as Superintendent Hook was run over by a train. His left foot was severed and he sustained injuries leading to his death at 11 o clock last night.
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Bloomfield
Perry County
Hook
Vandals ruin a church in Atlanta after denunciations
In Atlanta on May 6 vandals broke into the church of Rev. Dr. L G Broughton, tearing doors and carpets and overturning benches. The act follows his sermons against lynching and mob violence, including the burning of Sam Howe, with a threatening package received earlier.
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Atlanta
L. G. Broughton
Broughton
Georgia
Dr. Broughton
Sam Howe
Howe
Newnan
Laborers' Good News in Cleveland Wage Increases
Cleveland workers across trades learn new pay scales effective today. About 3846 mechanics receive raises including 10 percent for machine molders and stove plate molders, 2.5 cents more for carpenters, 3 percent for plumbers, 5 percent for iron workers, and bricklayers rising from 45 to 50 cents per hour with an eight hour standard. Lathers gain $2.00 per day.
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Cleveland
Structural Iron Workers
Justices Seek Home Rule as Trust Clash Looms
In St Louis area, five of six justices move to protect constitutional rights amid a dispute over jurisdiction. Injunction filed in Bellevue circuit court targets several outside township justices accused of issuing papers while nonresidents, claiming home rule and shielding against a perceived trust. The accused argue rulings were valid and will be defended similarly to past cases.
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Wisconsin
Dewey
Manila
Finch
S T. Louis
Squires
Thomas Peet
John J. Ard
George A. Boyne
P. F. McKane
Morita Oehler
J. H. Wyatt
Phil Traband
HH. H. Deemar
Winstanley Park
John Touchette
Cahokia
Bellevue
Lesuing Processer
Waet St. Louie
Bast
Incendiary lynching shocks Osceola Ark
In Osceola Arkansas William Rees a Black man was lynched by a mob after being arrested on information from his wife for allegedly setting barns on fire. The mob overpowered guards in the jail yard pulled him from his cell hanged him then set him aside to confess. The incident follows reports of a band of incendiaries alleged to target barns in the area.
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Obcrola
Ark
William Rees
Lees
Traller
Sees
War
Osceola
Coal Miners Strike In Southern Indiana For Equal Scale
In Terra Haute Indiana on May 6 miners from Southern Indiana walked out demanding pay scales equal to those awarded to Northern Indiana workers. The walkout began this morning as the dispute over wage levels intensified.
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Terra Haute
Ind
Indiana
Engagement of Mr Robert Redfield and Miss Ella Holland
Society notes celebrate engagements and social events in Seattle with parties and theater outings. Notables include Mrs Batley Gaiter moving homes, Dewey day celebrations, and numerous visits by regional figures, all reflecting a bustling social week in the city.
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Providence
Seattle
Dhore
Robert Redfield
Mina Ella F. Holland
New York
Redfield
Miss Holland
Thousand Men Out Over Mining Strikes Rally
A group of about a thousand miners has left their region, not aligned with state or interstate agreements, and are said to have been organized by the State Miners' officers. They have shown a strong organization but it is unclear if they intend to disrupt miners who return to work.
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Indiana
Fell Fifty Feet Impasse Man Recovers From Fall
Mat Lane aged forty six walked out of a third story window at 1507 Clinton Street and fell fifty feet. He landed with a dislocated shoulder but was uninjured overall. Lane described a sensation of flying through the air before the fall and joked about doctors twisting his shoulder.
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ST. Louie
Mat Lane
Clinton Street
Lane
Man Found Dead After Fall Beside Horse
Bristol Pa May 6 Philip Devlin of Brony Hill was found dead under his horse's feet in the county authorities believe the horse trampled him to death after he collapsed in an attack of paralysis.
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Bristol
Philip Devlin
Btony Hill
Choates New Home In London At Carlton House Terrace
The London residence at No 1 Carlton House Terrace houses Lady Curzon Viceroy of India for the next two years. Gifted by Levi Letter of Chicago as her father’s bequest, the property is at terrace end with views of St James Park and Buckingham Palace. Exterior is plain cream stone while interior appears pretty and homelike not lavish.
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London
Choate
Carlton House Terrace
Lady Curzon
India
Levi Letter
Chicago
St. James’ Park
Buckingham Palace
Decision Against King County
Judge Jacot of the superior court ruled against King County in a tax case brought by Morris HB Sachs challenging the board of equalization. The decision could cost the county about $2000 to $3000 if upheld and likely prompt an appeal.
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Jacot
Superior Court
Morris HB. Sachs
Board of Equalization
Jacobs
Supreme Court
Jacob
Body Found in Fire at Madarasz Estate
A burned body discovered in the home of Mrs. M L Madarasz near Antonito Texas is believed murdered. The wealthy widow lived alone as rumors say her Hungarian husband disappeared years ago and a son vanished three years ago. A Mexican laborer on the property is arrested on suspicion as investigators probe robbery as motive.
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Ban Antonto
Tex
M .L. Madaraaz
No Cuban Color Line in Santiago Promenade Stories
In Santiago Cuba locals note no color line as Creole and Cuban elites mingle with white and black residents on the Plaza de Armas. American visitors spark talk with contrasting dress, including a white-clad debutante and later an American girl in riding attire, heightening curiosities before fading from memory.
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Santiago
Cuba
Plaza de Arme
Island
Nertton
Plaza
Two Leaders Favored For Next Republican Campaign
Washington May 6. Two heads to the Republican campaign emerge Senator Hanna of Ohio and Senator Stephen B Elkins of West Virginia. Hanna to head West and Middle West while Elkins manages Eastern states. A Washington conference followed a Hanna Elkins talk amid belief McKinley inspired the move. The President regards Elkins as an adviser. The Liverpool docks stretch six and a half miles along the Jersey shore.
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Senator Hanna
Ohio
Republican National Committee
Stephen B. Elkins
West Virginia
West
Middle West
Hanna
Alleghenies
Senator Elkins
Elkins
McKinley
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Servilla
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Yester Way
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