Panic on Wall Street as Northern Pacific surge shocks market
New York brokers faced a chaotic day as Northern Pacific jumped from 300 to 1000 cash a share amid clashes among Harriman Gould Rockefellar and Hill Morgan Vanderbilt interests. Markets tumbled, panic spread, and Morgan Hill and Harrriman factions urged restraint while analysts warned of potential large losses.
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W York
Wall Street
Northern Pacific
Harriman-Gould-Rockend
Hill-Morgan-Vanderbilt
London
London Exchange
New York
Stock Exchange
Northern Pacific Common
The
J. P. Morgan & Co
Huehn & Loch
Street & Norton
Morgan-Hill
Harriman
Seattle
J. L. van Wormer
Rainter-Grand Hotel
President McKinley attends decorated parade in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on May 9 President and Mrs. McKinley rise early for a flower filled procession. A grand parade winds through decorated streets with a Chinese dragon, Rough Riders band, vaqueros, and floats depicting California history, drawing cheers from the crowd.
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Signal Corps
Rough Riders
Americus Club
Pasadena
Chamber of Commerce
California
President Leads Floral Parade Through Fragrant Roses
May 9 in Los Angeles the president rode atop a floral float as streets lined with roses, palms, and banners welcomed thousands. School children waved along the route while arches glowed in red and yellow, framing the procession in a festive Land of Sunshine scene.
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Que Angeles
Tundreda
Bids Opened for Major Machinery Overhaul
Three firms bid to overhaul the Rosecrans machinery this afternoon. Clardy & Co offered 15 600 while Heffernan Engine Co quoted 22 275. Maj Rublen will study plans with firms and award within days, aiming for thirty day readiness barring strikes or accidents.
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Heffernan Engine Co
Maj. Rublen
Muir & Co Suit Over Stratford Saloon Sale Commission
A jury in Judge Pell's court hears RB Muir & Co versus E De Rey to recover 150 for a Stratford saloon sale after the defendant listed the property and later demanded a higher price when a purchaser appeared. Dr and Attorney Gay traveled to Everett to assist in the murder investigation of Judge David Tease on Tulalip reservation. Examination of teachers set for Thursday at 9 in the Collinge block at Second and James.
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Fpell
Department of the Superior Court
RB. 8
Muir & Co
E. de Rey
Stratford
Second Avenue
Gay
Everett
David Tease
Ageut
Indiana
Collinge
James
Fire Devastates Boston Theater District Losses Reach 200000
A morning blaze destroyed several adjoining business buildings near the Boston theater district. About a score of firms suffered a combined loss estimated at 200000 dollars.
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Boston
Boston Theater
Greek candy vender arrested for peddling ordinance breach
Nicholas George was arrested by Officer Sprangle on a charge of violating the peddling ordinance. He possessed a permit from Mayor Humes but police claim the permit cannot excuse violations. He was released on his own recognizance to appear before Judge George tomorrow morning.
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Nicholas George
Sprangle
George
Humes
Escape Attempt Near Court House Ends With Recapture
H Huell, described as a dope fiend, escaped from Dr De Sotos mission days earlier and was spotted by a humane officer this morning. He was brought to the county jail and, while awaiting placement, dashed toward town but was overtaken by Tor Burke and returned to the mission.
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Court House
H. Huell
Dr. de Soto
Huell
Tor Burke
Conger Reports No China Discussion After State Dept Call
In Washington D C on May day Minister Conger visited the state department but did not file a report nor discuss the situation in China during the morning visit.
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Washington, D. C
Conger
State Department
China
Insurance adjusters seek week for Mitchell Lewin Staver Co loss
The Mitchell Lewin and Staver Co fire case sees insurers working to settle the claim, with an estimated $15,000 needed to repair the burning structure. Mitchell notes initial loss uncertain though reported insured value is $1,909, and a third floor stock valued at $25,000 was burned. machinery was water damaged but salvageable apart from rust. The firm thanks citizens for saving private papers.
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Mitchell, Lewis & Staver Co
Mitchell
Miller
New political party formed in Topeka with Nation ideas
A new Home Rule party has been formally launched in Topeka Kansas. State and national committees have been selected and the organization intends to carry out Mrs Nation ideas.
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Topeka
Kas
Home Rule Party
Need Cash Relief Plea From Jacksonville After Five Ruins
In Jacksonville on May 9 another body was found in the five ruins. The relief committee suggests donors send cash rather than supplies to aid the victims.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Police Notes Indefinite Postponement For Disorderly Conduct
Joseph Marshall arrested last night on disorderly conduct was brought before Judge George this morning and his case was indefinitely postponed. De Moulin arrested on the Bates forging a check of $10 was released after 48 hours in jail as Mr Kates failed to prosecute and the time elapsed.
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Joseph Marshall
George
de Moulin
Bates
Kates
Hotel Fire in Ottawa Kills Three. Several Injured
A major fire in Ottawa Ontario destroyed the Roy hotel and several small tenements and boarding houses. Three men died and several others were severely injured in the blaze that swept through the morning. Fire brigade battled flames through the day.
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Ottawa
Ont
Roy
Iola Crowd Forces Italians Onto Train Bound For Kansas City
In Iola Kansas on May 9 a mob of about 300 Americans gathered and forced Italian workers onto a train to Kansas City. Shots were fired during the roundup and seven men were reported wounded though authorities could not locate them.
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Kansas City
Death by own action shrouds York hotel tragedy
Pollock R N president of the Cuyahoga Savings and Banking Co Cleveland died by own action after burning letters and destroying clues. He had fled to Seattle registering as James Fisher then learned of his bank's distress and apparently shot himself. Coroner to ship body to Cleveland.
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James Fisher
R. N. Pollock
Cleveland, Ohio
York Hotel
Star
RK. N. Pollock
Cuyahoga Savings and Banking Co
Cleveland
Pollock
Hoye
New York
Seattle
Hotel York
Cuyahoga Savin and Banking Co
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Oxford
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Scheuerman
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Inga
Northrup Company
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Iola
Dred Americans
Queen, City Steam Laundry
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