Northern Securities dissolution pits Harriman against Hill in railroad scramble
The article details a sprawling conflict among railroad magnates led by Harriman Rockefeller Morgan and Hill. It outlines plans to dissolve the Northern Securities Company and realign control of key lines including the Northern Pacific, Burlington, Great Northern, and Atchison Topeka. Conference sites in New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia are cited as executives push competing schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hill
Northern Securities Company
Northwest
Harriman
Rockefeller
Northern Pacific
Burlington
Hill
Rockefeller l Marriman
Morgan-Hill
Morgana General
Haast
Hill Tast
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
James J. Hill
BH. Harriman
J. P. Morgan
A. J. Cassett
Pennsylvania
BE. J. Berwin
Western and Western Railroads
Harriman-Rockefeller
Chicano
Quincey
Northern Pacific Hill
Great Northern
Atchison
Morgan Hill
Atchison and Rice
United States
Hol Han
Securities Company
Harriman Field
Milaukee
Partial List of Chairs and Rockers on Special Sale
Old Mission Weathered Oak Chairs and Rockers offered at reduced prices. Includes Flemish Oak Dining Chairs with rush seats and arm chairs with leather seats. Variety of styles such as Ladies' Rocker, Roman seat, and leather arm chairs, all cash sales. Sale starts Friday morning and may run through Saturday with limited stock available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Reese
Battleship Connecticut Maiden Plunge at Brooklyn Navy Yard
The battleship Connecticut was christened at 11 16 this morning in front of the largest crowd ever at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Alice Welles, granddaughter of Gideon Welles, named the ship as it neared completion with a $6 000 000 price tag and a balance rudder 15 feet wide 20 feet deep weighing 26 tons. The vessel will feature wireless gear and a 30 man signal crew and will rank among the world’s largest battleships alongside Ed ward VII and others.
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Brooklyn Navy Yard
Connecticut
Mies
Alice Welles
Gideon Welles
Navy
President Lincoln
United States
Signal Corps
Edward Vil
England
Alice Brainerd Welles
Mtes Welles
Edgar Welles
Wabash Railroad
Louisiana
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Navy Yard
Connecticut battleship leads government shipyard test
The article discusses the first government built battleship, the Connecticut, at 450 feet long with a 76 foot 10 inch beam and 16 000 ton normal displacement. It notes armor, armament, power, and speed, the sponsor Alice Brainerd Welles, and rival Louisiana built by Newport News with completion expectations favoring Connecticut.
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Lyn Navy Yard
Connecticut
United States
Babcock-Wilcox
Rockefeller aims for Northern Pacific control may negate new line
The text notes Rockefeller, owner of the Burlington, seeks control of the Northern Pacific and may not need to build the proposed line. It presents a strategic shift in railroad plans tied to ownership and expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller
Burlington
Northern Pacific
Fairbanks Speaks on Irrigation and Party Strength in Montana
In Missoula and Helena on Sept 29, Senator Fairbanks urged continued Republican rule as the path to prosperity. He stressed party organization, praised Roosevelt for enforcing laws and cleaning up corruption, and defended the GOP against corruption charges while noting his strong condition amid campaign wear.
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Missoula
Mont
Fairbanks
Helena
Republican
Post Office Department
Washington
Fairbanke
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Suing Surgeon Over Damages for Neglected Apparatus Removal
Frank Lewis filed suit yesterday against Dr. F. M. Carroll, former physician and surgeon, seeking $2,055 in damages. Lewis alleges Carroll failed to remove medical appliances from his leg after amputation, causing excruciating pain for about two years.
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F. M. Carroll
Frank ©. Lewis
Lewis
Carrol
County seeks to block annexation of land to Pierce County
County commissioners moved in superior court to dismiss the annexation petition arguing the land in question is not contiguous to Pierce County and therefore cannot be annexed. The motion followed objections raised by citizens in the southern part of the county.
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Superior Court
Pierce County
Grotto MMI Applies for Dissolution in Superior Court
Grotto MMI filed for dissolution in the superior court. The city-incorporated firm had capital of 10000 dollars split into 100 shares at 100 dollars each. Shares may be paid at 75 percent under the plan. London news notes Lady Curzen's improved condition and upcoming family visit. Brooks & Co, 1991 End Ave, referenced.
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Grotto MMI
Acneta
Brooks & Co
End Ave
Dawson Ticket Sale At Last Chance Theater
The notice announces a Thursday 9 pm sale of Dawson tickets at Last Chance for the season. Nearby mentions of Ken Brooks & Co at 1981 Ind Ave suggest a hat shop context and promotional tone for local merchandise.
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KEN, Brooks & Co
Ind Ave
Dawson
Dolphin
American Bar Association elects new officers for next year
NAMED NEW OFFICERS J s?. LOV 18, Sept. 29.-The American Bar association concluded its session last night and elected the following officers for next year: Harry St. George Tucker, Mexington, Vt., dean of the school of law of Washington and Lee university, secretary. John Hinkley, Baltimore, treasurer. Frederick BE Wadham, Albany, N. Y. The convention then adjourned sine die. PERLAN, Sept. 29.- The condition of King George, the aged monarch of Saxony, is now believed to be hopeless. Priests have administered the last sacrament, and the king's family is waiting for the end. LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 20.-In the circuit court this morning the case of William Britton, charged with the murder of Jim Cockrill, was postponed until October 56.
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American Bar Association
Harry St. George Tucker
Mexington
School of Law
Washington and Lee University
John Hinkley
Baltimore
Frederick BE Wadham
Albany
N. Y
Perlan
George
Saxony
Lexington
Eircuit
William Britton
Jim Cockrill
Colfax Fire Destroys George Larue Home
A heavy fire yesterday and two more during the night destroyed George Larue's house and furniture causing about 1900 in losses. The blaze was the most serious of the incidents reported in Colfax.
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Colfax
George Larue
Underwear for Men and Prices From EB.N. Brooka Co
Advertisement note lists men’s underwear quality and prices offered by EB N Brooka & Co at 1851 2nd Avenue. Mentions SMART CLOTE items Herald located at 1829 2nd Ave for viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. N. Brooka & Co
2Nd Avenue
Murphy Hearing Set For Ex-Barberon Assault Case
Dan Murphy, an ex-barber, will have a hearing before Police Judge George later this afternoon. He is charged with assault with intent to murder after striking William Kain at the barber shop where Murphy worked. Kain never fully regained consciousness after the blow and lies in a local hospital in Kentucky. Murphy was arrested as witnesses cried out.
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Dan Murphy
George
Murphy
William Kain
Kain
King
Kaln
Kyorett
Arson convictions for Mrs Mann and husband in Chehalis
Mrs Nettie Mann of Centra Ma was found guilty of arson by a Chehalis jury. Her husband faced the same charge last week after the couple burned their Centra Na millinery store on August 17 to collect insurance.
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Nettie Mann
Centra- Ma
Chehalis
Manns
Centra- Na
Prisoners Recaptured in Billings Jail Break Aftermath
Seven of ten escapees from Billings Montana jail remain at large with officers closing in on their locations. In Canada, Burray the timber inspector has shut three logging camps in the Frazer valley for Monarch and Pine Lumber over non payment of a special tax on timber, refunded when logs are milled within the province.
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Billings, Mont
Burray
Frazer Valley
Monarch and
Pine Lumber
Blaine
Bellingham
Gompers Says AFL Moves Grow Despite Setback
President Samuel Gompers of the AFL says he is more scared than hurt by Barry Cohn’s forecast of labor disintegration. He argues organized labor will grow and trade unions remain a core American institution, despite a temporary setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Barry Cohn
Illinois Federation of Labor
Gompera
Minor salesman sues over restricted sales order
A. B. Buck, a minor salesman, filed suit in the superior court seeking 476 dollars he claims is due after being discharged by Lithow Hill & Co due to an order restricting Continental Distributing goods. He says the restriction cost him 875 dollars in salary and 100 dollars in attorney fees. Separately, the czar plans a hunting trip to Bieloverch after returning from Southern Russia for a fort night shoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Buck
Lithow Hill & Co
Continental Distributing
Grocers Meet in State Convention Amid Delegates Debate
In Bellingham the fifth annual State Grocers association gathering grew with more delegates arriving and speeches by various representatives. Delegates toured on a steamer among islands and later debated incorporation, voting 50 to 36 to proceed with immediate incorporation and to adopt changes from the committee. A resolution condemned trading stamps as detrimental to merchants, and Portland was set as the Lewiston exposition meeting site before adjournment at the scheduled hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellingham
Committee On Intereporation
Portland
Lewia and Clark
Roanoke Liner Arrives with Treasure from Nome
The Nome liner Roanoke arrived this morning from Nome with passengers and 156000 dollars in treasure. She departed Nome on September 18 and reached St Michael the next day. Fog delayed the voyage by 24 hours. A passenger was John J Healy an old time Alaskan operator.
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Nome
Roanoke
St. Michael
John J. Healy
Found Gordon Squire Reported Missing Recovered
Gordon Squire, the boy reported missing to police, was found this afternoon. Lady Curzeg’s condition improved but remains at risk. A possible royal engagement between King Alfonse of Boat and Duchess Marie An toinette of Mecklinburgh-Schwerin may be announced soon. The LaPollette case prompt action remains uncertain. Nellie Miller, 24, drank carbolic acid after a father’s scolding. neighbors say she endures cruelty and may die.
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Gordon Squire
Berlin
Alfonse
Boat
Marie Antoinette
Mecklinburgh-Schwerin
Walla Walla
Nellie Miller
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