Rockefeller Fortune and Wealth Claims in Standard Oil Stock
The Chicago Record reports Congressman Levy offered Rockefeller 400 000 for 500 Standard Oil shares. It estimates Rockefeller’s wealth in Standard Oil at about 226 million, with large other interests. Wealth rose 95 million in a year from stock values while dividends total around 16 million annually, yet the article cautions that this measures earning power, not cash on hand, and notes broader historical context. It also mentions agricultural roots, industrial expansion, and a separate note about relocating a locomotive engine from a barn to improve preservation.
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Jand Trust
Christ
Chicago
Jefferson M. Levy
New York
Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Washington
America
Jefferson
Louisiana
Should Be Better Cared For Fire Apparatus
The Silver Take fire apparatus should be better cared for than it is at present. The engine sits in mud over the jellys, risking wood rot and uselessness when needed. The ladder wagon lacks protection. with proper care it can serve Silver Lake during destructive fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake
Greatest Railroad Center Promotes Pan American Exposition
Buffalo the greatest railroad center in the world hosts a $10,000,000 Pan American Exposition objective. Twenty six lines converge to tap British American and U S systems and showcase progress in art, science, agriculture, electricity, and invention. Railroads offer low liberal rates to attract masses and unite visitors from every clime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
British America
United States
Baffin’s Bay
Patagonia
United States Seeks Open Door Policy in China Crisis
The U S government aims to preserve China’s integrity and the open door while seeking penalties for guilty officials and proper indemnities. It faces a deadlock as Germany and others push severe penalties possibly unenforceable and contemplates joining or withdrawing from the concert. The administration hopes to win Russia and France, with Britain and Germany likely to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
China
Germany
Russia
France
Great Britain
L. W. Myers Sells Out of Silver Lake Paper
L. W. Myers retires as owner and manager of the Silver Lake Record. The Record Publishing Company will continue the paper with E. C. Aborn praised as a top printer and Vernon Middleton remaining as mechanical man and editor. The new firm aims nonpartisan, nonsectarian coverage and invites public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Myers
Silver Lake
Aborn
Record Publishing Company
Vernon Middleton
Myers
Beard Publishing Company
Middleton & Co
Port authorities oppose dynamite removal of Maine wreck
The Havang captain of the port asked the government to reject proposals to blast the wreck of the USS Maine in Havana harbor. He cites the possible remains and desecration concerns and notes a cofferdam scheme to pump out water and dismantle the hull may begin next month.
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Havang
United States
Maine
Spain
Havana
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Clobe Clothinghouse
Rosenstock & Shield
North
Manchester
Lawrence Company North
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