Will Fight the Trust in Window Glass Industry
A new company named the Pennsylvania Window Glass Company forms in Cleveland to oppose the trust. H. B. Van Cleve, ex-president of the Van Cleve Glass Co., becomes a major stockholder and will run the Kane Pennsylvania plant with two carloads daily capacity. Hiram Palmer, a noted McKean County lumber operator, is named president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leveland
Ohio
Window Glass Trust
Pennsyvania Window Glass Company
H. BR. van Cleve
van Cleve Gina Company
Cleveland
Kane
van Cleve
Hiram Palmer
McKean County
Sought Relief in Death at Helena Hospital
Roy Pescott, an Austrian born man about MM years old, suffering from what doctors diagnosed as appendicitis but in recovery, killed himself by cutting his throat at St. Joseph's hospital after years of pain. He faced a long illness and took his own life to end the suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garman
Star
The
Mollie Stanley Set to Succeed Queen Annie Stanley
Deep mutterings of discontent accompany the crowning of Mollie Stanley as queen designate at a Romany conclave on the prairie. Mollie will follow her mother Queen Annie Stanley who abdicated. English gypsies challenge the Stanley claim and name Nellie Johnson as their queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Prairies
Mollie Stanley
Annie Staniey
Stanieys
Nellie Johnson
Fatal accident during ball game in Birmingham
A fatal incident occurred when a ball was knocked into the field and carried by a player who ran with it, stumbled on a rock, and was fell upon by the others, suffering a severe stomach injury in Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
New Suits Filed in Superior Court
New suits filed yesterday include a divorce case for Myrtle J Landis and Charles A Landis. W P Comway receiver of Moscow National Bank sues F M Wade, the judgment defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle J. Land
Ve. Charles A. Landis
W. P. Comway
Moscow National Bank
F. M. Wade
Le Claire Quarantined Over Smallpox Outbreak
In Clinton on May 11 the town of Le Claire is isolated after three smallpox cases. The health department quarantined the town and halted train and boat landings from Le Claire. Victims include two children of Mrs. Belle Mosaman and a child of Frank Ney, origin of the infection not yet known. Nearby Tampico also reports a well-developed case across the river on the Burlington line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
le Claire
Health Department of
Davenport
Belle Mosaman
Frank Ney
Cleveland Angling for Shoddy Mill Trust
A proposed capital combination would unite all shoddy textile mills in the United States. Cleveland mills such as Cleveland Woolen, Acme Woolen, and Muhlhauser & Co. would join, with other mills in Philadelphia Connecticut Vermont and Massachusetts also involved. Riverdale shoddy mill owner Rawhster discussed the plan with Cleveland manufacturers, who welcomed the idea and anticipated joining the trust led by Charlies Tay of Collings Taylor & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Toe Woolen Mill Trust
United States
Cleveland Woolen Mills
Collings, Taylor & Co
Acme Woolen Mills Co
Muhlhauser Co
Enat
Plan to form large shoddy manufacturers combine
Mr Rawls proposes a combine of major shoddy makers to be incorporated in New Jersey with a capital of 14 to 20 million dollars. The plan envisions options on existing plants, buyouts, and stock sale to current proprietors. The goal is to reduce competition and lower shoddy prices, not raise them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Rawlster
Jeremy
Taylor
Combine
Minister Tried for Heresy by Regional Reformed Synod
The Rev. J. Huenneman of Rameey Lil, linked to Pleasant Prairie Illinois, faced trial before a special synod in Holland Michigan for four doctrinal errors including Christ’s human nature and justification. After an all day trial the Pleasant Prairie charges were sustained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huenneman
Pleasant Prairie
Alger Grants Sanitary Canal Gate Opening Permission
Secretary of War Alger after inspection of the sanitary canal decides the sanitary trustees may open the controlling works gates at Lockport to divert Lake Michigan water into the Des Plaines river once the canal is completed.
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Chicago
Alger
Sanitary Trustees
Lockport
Lake Michigan
Desplaines River
The Escaped Convict Seen In Ohio And Canada
Cincinnati police report Kid Hogan an escaped prisoner linked to a train sighting near Parkersburg West Virginia. Conductor Peters identified a man in the smoker believed to be Hogan aboard a Columbus bound run and later may have fled to Canada via Washington after passing through Acton and Washington.
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Cincinnati
Kid Hogan
Columbus
Peters
Parkersburg
W. Va
Morianfield
Hogan
Acton
Washington
Canada
Miller discharged after shooting husband of former beloved
Chicago May U1 Mrs Nettle A Miller who shot and slightly wounded Charles Siebert has been discharged for want of prosecution. The shooting arose after Siebert married Hattie Leonhard, whom Mrs Miller was unusually fond of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nettle A. Miller
Charles Siebert
Dallas Legislator Seeks Conference on Trust Legislation
Dudley G. Wooten of Dallas calls on Governor Sayres to convene governors and attorneys general for a conference to agree on a concerted policy against trusts and monopolies. Sayres to arrange call within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Dudley G. Wooten
Dalla
Sayres
Marriage Licenses Issued For Four Couples in Olympia and Everett
Licenses to wed were issued yesterday to Ernest Fort Taylor 27 and May Hetil Boyer 2 both of Olympia and Chester C. Thornton 41 and Anna L. Crane 23 both of Everett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Fort Taylor
Hetil Boyer
Olympia
Chester C. Thornton
Anna L. Crane
Everett
Fugitive George Howard Arrested in Arkansas
George f. Howard alias J W Clawson, a fugitive from justice, was arrested in Arkansas this morning. He escaped from the Federal Asylum for the Insane in Washington after being convicted in 1891 of pensions frauds and sentenced to five years. He arrived in the country in 1892, posed as a lumberman, engaged in real estate in Oklahoma, and practiced medicine as an eye specialist. He was jailed in Wichita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
George F. Howard
J. W. Clawson
Howard
Federal Asylum For the Insane
Wrehington
Chester
Washington
Oklahoma
Wichita
Strike Mot Settled
Strike talks fail as Princeton Indiana mine operators refuse concessions for Chicago and Pittsburgh scales. President Van Horn of the United Mine Workers met with operators but no agreement was reached and miners remain out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Ind
van Horn
United Mine Workers of America
Chicago
Light durable Wheelies on display at 1022 2nd Ave
A light, easy running Wheelies model is shown as strong and durable. Prospective buyers are invited to inspect the unit at 1022 2nd Ave with F F. M. Spinning, agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trong
2Nd Ave
The Illness of McKinley Reveals White House Strain
Reports claim President McKinley suffers nervous trouble and fatigue. Physicians advise rest at Hot Springs, while delegates note official engagements cancelled for weeks. He plans a relaxation trip to Virginia as conditions in the Philippines and Cuba demand attention from others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bdc
Dente
Hot Springs
Philippines
Gamoa
Virginia
Depew Reports Western Dem Leaders Back Bryan
Chauncey M. Depew says Western and Southern Democrats favor Bryan over the platform and may let him shape it. He predicts McKinley will be renominated and notes Roosevelt as a strong future contender, warning of a 1904 Roosevelt surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chauncey M. Depew
West
Diryan
Bryan
McKinley
Roosevelt
Automobile Combine Formed to Control Illinois Market
May 11 report from Trenton New Jersey states the Nimets Electric Vehicle Transportation Co is incorporated with 25 million dollars capital none preferred. Founders include James Hays Augstur Treadwell and Arthur Phillipe. Branches in New Jersey New England New York and Pennsylvania aim to extend a nationwide monopoly via multiple large capital firms. Consolidation plans reportedly envision joint stock capitalization of 2 billion dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Nimets Electric Vehicle Transportation Company
Ilinois
James ¥. Hays
Camixfon
Augrustur Treadwell
Arthur Phillipe
New York
New Jersey
New England
Pennsylvania
Tt T
Secretary of State
Newport assesses tax rise lifts city valuation to 29.1 million
Newport assessors completed their work for the year raising the tax rate by a thousandth to 1.1. The higher levy and revaluation yield a 597800 gain over last year, bringing total valuation to 29 115 000. Cornelius Vanderbilt is the heaviest taxpayer at 992000 assessed and 10912 in tax with other top sums listed for J Carter Brown Alva Belmont and several New Yorkors including Vanderbilt and Belmont heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport R. L
Newport
Cornelius Vanderbilt
J. Carter Brown
Alva EB. Belmont
Oliver H. BP. Belmont
Marble House
Belcwort
Me K. Twonmbley
James K. van Alen
Perry Belmont
George Peabody Wetmore
Mortimer Brookes
Elbridge T. Gerry
Eadward T. King
Fred W. Vanderbilt
W. EH. King Estate
John N. A. Griswold
Negro awarded $50,000 in Logan Simpson case
George Dining, a Black resident, wins a $50,000 verdict in federal court against whitecaps in Logan and Simpson counties. The mob attacked his cabin two years ago, killed Jodie Conn, burned the house, and drove away his family. Dining surrendered in a neighboring county for protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
George Dining
Loran
Simpson
Doc Moore
A. T. Freeman
Jonn Flowers
John Flowers
John Phelon
C. H. Coon
Jodie Conn
Byudge Evarne
Logan
Tennessee
Dining
Millia
Trial and Pardon Shift in Indiana Case
A defendant was sentenced to seven years in prison during his trial but Governor Iradley granted an immediate pardon. The case moved to Jeffersonville where residence status in Indiana provided him eligibility for a Federal court in Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iradley
Jeffersonville
Your
Indiana
Louleville
Sloane Accepts Transfer of Residence After Debt Clause
Augusts C. Brown, attorney for Henry T. Sloane, reports a letter from Sloane accepting terms set by his ex wife Perry Tolmeont to return the house at 42nd Street to Sloane. Tolmeont says Sloane must assume the personal debt he incurred as husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Augustus C. Brown
Henry T Sloane
Sloane
Perry Tolmeont
Second Street
Pelmont
Real estate transfers listed with multiple buyers and lots
Transfers show Sherif Van De Vanter to Laura A Webster for 9973.96 with Fairview Homestead addition and many other parcels. Names include Myer Gottetein, Ole Schillestadt, William Lew administrator, William Spieseke, David Alley, Katherine A Munkie, Henry Fuhrman, Moore Investment Co, and others with parcels in Dunlap and Lake Washington areas. Some deeds involve sheriff or guardian actions and various lot and tract descriptions with dollar amounts ranging from 55 to 2900 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif van de Vanter
Laura A. Webster
Fairview Homestead Association
Myer Gottetein
Db M. Hoffman
Wimy Ae& Nee
Teof W. M
Hk. C. Calhoun
Ole &, Schillestadt
Willam
Lew
W. RK. Hadiock
William Spieseke
Win Spleseke
William Splesele
Oswin Spleseke
Tooseph Willett
Eien Meterty
Clarence D. Hillman
Worl South Shore
Green Lake Add
David
Emd
Adolph J. Brand
Mn & Lot
Comaetock
Witteum HH. Lewis
Mary BE. Madlock
Marde
Cal
Dorn Twick
Gilman Park
Mary L. Hulbert
Katherine A. Munkie
Dunlap
Lake Washington
Hiehard
Katherine Henkie
Kate A. Henkie
David Alley
Dunlop
Lamon H
Henry Fuhrrman
David Utley
May L. Hurtbert
David Utey
King Co
Margaret Nehrbase
Husband
Anna C. Bchannemann
Denny & Hoyt
Putnam BR. Pratt
Guardian
Moore Investment Company
Indteot
W. M. Ina
Pratt
Léda OG
Martinsville Farmer Dies By Own Action
Martinsville Indiana May 11 Joseph Mallinger a veteran farmer hanged himself yesterday morning by climbing a small bush his neck caught between forked branches his feet were a few inches above the ground authorities reported the death appears accidental in the sense of self inflicted but remains under local inquiry the record notes he was a resident and veteran of the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
Ind
Joseph Mallinger
Captain Grant Cheered by Macabebe Residents
Two army gunboats moved up the Rio Grande to Calumpit clearing insurgents on both river banks. At Macabebe the inhabitants welcomed the ships with cheers as Captain Grant went ashore receiving offers from Macabebes to join American forces against Aguinaldo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Rio Grande
Calumpit
Insurgenta
Macabebe
Grant
Agulos
Market Quotations and Produce Prices on West Street
Thursday morning reports poor business on West Street due to weather. Cherry prices quoted at 1.50 per box while other markets are unchanged. Local dealers offer producers round lot dock or rail Seattle: oats 26, barley 29, wheat 19, bran 15, shorts 16, hay Puget Sound 7 per ton, Eastern Washington timothy 11.60 12, alfalfa 8, Kegge strictly fresh ranch 16 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Street
Cherrie
Seattle
Puget Sound
Washington
California
Farina
Graham
Eplitas
Java
Costa Rica
Arbuckle
Anek
Aden Mocha
Caracola
Guatemala
Live poultry and meat prices in Washington markets
The notice lists wholesale quotes for poultry, beef, hogs, veal, and game across Washington markets. It includes live chickens and turkeys, dressed beef and pork cuts, hides and pelts, various flours and grocer goods, coffee, butter, cheese, nuts, and timber prices with per pound or per ton rates and regional references. The dense OCR reflects commodity trading across multiple categories with specific price points for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutter
Preah Ranch
Washington
Roofing and building material prices and specs
Rough figures list bevel siding weight measures in pounds per 100, ceiling weights and various sizes for shingles and roofing. Includes prices for standard shingles 1.10 and 1.26, kiln dried lumber, cooler squares, and drayage terms with advance payment notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drayage
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Cleveland Company
A Woolen Mill Trust
An Itling
Mrs. Miller
Texas
George B. Howard
Arkansas City
Clipper
Depew
Automobile Combine
Filznbeth G. Pratt
Charlotte M. Romsey
W. M. Sheriff
Ponthus
Captain Grant
Eastern
Iowa
Elgin
Columbia River
Dungeness
White River
Yakima
Oregon
Walla Walla
Washington Red Cedar Lumber
Frank M. White
Seattle Steamship Co
Posh
West of
Spring & the
F. A. Bell
Orloe
Japan-American Line
U. & Mail
Japan
China
Asiatic
Yorts
Bark Hunter
Golomin Bay
ST. Michael
Peperease
White Star Dock
Vale Deposit Haunting
Cahn & Cohn
Yesler Ave
Yesler Dock
Bonney & Stewart General Directors
Embalmere Perture
Third Ave
Columbia
Telephone Main Ls
Wash
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
San Francisco
Queen
Umatilla
Port Townsend
Victoria
Cottage City
City of Topeka
Al-Kt
J. Trowpridge
Puget
Ocean di
Uptown
Beattie, Goodall, Perkins & Co
Washington & Alaska Steamship Company
Alaska
Lightning Express Steamship City of
Yesler
Skagway and
Dyea Orecert
Farallon
Victoris
Vancouver
Ketchican
Wrengel
Juncas
Skagway
Pyee Salle
Yesler Wharf
Dodwell & Co., Ltd
Yesler Way
Empire Line
St. Michael On
Dawson Cuy
Yukon River
First Ave
Antional Aviat Seation Company
Pigot & French CO
Washington St
Northwest
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