Steel Trust Plans to borrow 850 million for improvements vote May
The United States Steel trust announces plans to borrow 850 million dollars in new capital via bonds and convert a portion of preferred stock. A special stockholders meeting set for May 19 will decide on the proposal. The plan includes financing plant expansions, capital restructuring, and a sinking fund to retire bonds, with a proposed exchange of preferred stock for new bonds and additional bond sales. A syndicate led by Morgan Co. will handle compensation under the contract. Florid article notes a separate local fire loss from April 4.
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New York
Ani Riss
Tle
Ated
Charles M. Seluvah
Elbert
Gary
Girevin
Thi Moeney
Ihlilions
Commpenies
Tinspee
Phidinance
Piake Plain
Grineigal
Econen
Ite Y
Messrs. J. P. Morgan & Co
Child tragedy report from Kingston rail incident
Serious reports detail child victims as a live wire incident near Kingston injures several youths. A twelve year old, Percy Sang, climbs an electric pole and receives a fatal shock, while Jennie Poucherty seven and Berry four, daughters of Joseph Dougherty, are among those affected.
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Kingston
WLOY
Ayal
Sener Nacceeds Vannovski and railway accident report
Sener succeeds Vannovski as minister of education following the murder of General Vannevski amid political tensions in Russia. A separate incident near Hawkney Downs station involves a train derailment after an axle failure, causing a collapse of the car and a bridge crash.
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Vannovski
St. Petershire
M. Senger
Vannevski
AL Bogliepattin
Russia
Bitty Tmrt
Penin Creck
Apel Okitty
Pirsons
Hawkney Downs
Waltlittastew
Wood Alcohol Sickness Strikes Maine Prison Convicts
Three convicts at the Maine state prison fell seriously ill after drinking Currubhin wood alcohol. Several others are also affected with their recovery not expected. Edward Graffin, the murderer of Clifford Mosher, is among those dangerously ill, and is serving a term.
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Chaneastan
Maine State Prison
Eadward Graffai
Clifford Mosher
Tartan
Hanging and warship news from April 1 9th century report
Henry Schauly has been hanged here for the murder of his wife and child. The drop was at Welworth, the body severed. Amid flood of sprapted news Prince Henry Steris commands Kiel company, sailing April first on a training cruise lasting several weeks along the Belgian coast.
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Wark
Henry Schauly
Smd
Wewelork
Prince Henry Steris
Kiel
Cempany
Prince Henry of Prussia
Buelish Aa Viel
Nome City of the Pacific Opens Nome Season
Seanon at Nome opens as the steam er Nome City of the Pacific sails from Seattle for the Nome goldfields with 150 passengers marking the season’s start.
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Seanon
Nome
Seattle
Wash
Clinper Maciis
Nome Goldfields
Canal Debate With Colombia and Nicaragua Reaches Congress
Washington reports a brief cabinet session on the proposed Danuma Canal and the Nicaragua route. Proposals from Colombia and Nicaragua Costa Rica will be sent to Congress, with differences over payments, rent and sovereignty, and a perpetual lease sought by the Central American republics.
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Washington
Esinet
Congress
State Department
Colombia
Danuma Canal
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
United States
Nicaragua Canal
Lawyer Turner’s Body Found in Philadelphia Park
The decomposed body of James V. Turner, a noted lawyer and former registrar of vital statistics, was found in Palatine Park after he disappeared Monday. The coroner’s physician cites hemorrhage as the cause. Also noted: Rear Admiral Lord Beresford elected unopposed to Parliament for Woodwich. In Wheeling, WV, the Amalgamated Convention opened April 26 with committee reports on wages, officers, and headquarters.
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Beresfore
London
Lord Claries
Beresford
House of Commons
Woodwich
Edwin Hughes
Amalgamated Convention
Wheeling
W.va
Amalgamated Association Convention
Beef Trust Prosecution Moves Forward in U S Courts
New York reports Attorney General Knox will have United States District Attorney Solomon Bethea draft a bill of equity to restrain the beef trust. Judge William will travel from Washington to Chicago to assist in the injunction, as the government seeks to curb interstate beef trade and curb export limits. European officials note the trust extends to cattle shipments abroad, pushing beef prices up in Europe. Bloomington workers agree to a meat boycott for thirty days, while James Atwell dies in Pittsburgh at sixty four. Edinburgh talks link Morgan to Scottish coal firms with Lord Belhaven and Stanton named to head the venture.
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New York
Beef Trust
William
Washington
Chicago
United States
Solomon HH
Solomon H. Betmer
Knox
Roosevelt
Tom
Gov
Cuiter Stites Buveau
Mr. Morgan
Edinburgh
J. Pierpont Morgan
Lord Belhaven and Stanton
Canadian Vessels Seek Subsidy For Northern Service
Vinecouvver B C April 26 The Dominion government is asked to grant a subsidy to the Canadian Pacific Northern steamers to enable them to compete with American boats routing to Skaguay. It is stated the Canadian Company is now running its northern boats at a loss.
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Vinecouvver
B. C
Canadian Pacific Northern
Skaguay
Royal Baking Powder Company Ad in New York
Advertisement for Royal Baking Powder Co located at 100 William Street New York. Brand name and address presented with no additional details or context.
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Royal Baking Powder CO
William
New York
Weather puzzles trade gaps in prices from erratic climate
New York April 26 R G Dun weekly review of trade reports erratic price movements caused by varying weather across regions. Extreme conditions blizzards and heat affected crops and rail prospects, with futures and commodity markets reacting. demand remained steady though small orders appeared. Scarcity boosted foreign market activity while profits from early delivery kept premiums high despite wage disputes and moisture shortages in the southwest.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
United States
Canada
Mindanao Situation Brighter Peace Prospects Reported
Washington April 26 Adjutant General Corbin releases chaffee telegrams from Manila April 24 detailing Mindanao moves. Ganasi palace appeal for peace. Datta Lam pok and Ganasi pack submit. Baldwin plans interviews, show force then retire troops to Malabang and Paring. no major fighting expected. Corning burglary reports also noted with jewelry thefts totaling about 400.
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Washington
Corbin Gas
Chaffee
Mindanao
Manila
Baldwin
Dulas
Ganasi
Datta Lampok
Datta Ainuui
Datta
Davis
Hancock
Malalang
Tenth Infantry
Moros
Malabang
Lake
Mulubang
Senator Carmack criticizes General in Senate speech
Washington April 2 Senator Carmack Tennessee assailed President Roosevelt for backing Filipino opposition and condemned Gen Fu to wield a jawbone of satire. He mocked Fu and urged restraint while criticizing statements about hanging political opponents. Governor Odell saw Sinn Fein ties as he escorted a Charleston party toward Washington for a cross country trip with relatives.
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Senate
Washington
Germack
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Ile
General Fu
Funston
Hans Anslodv
Jay
Firnston
Senate to investigate Susar charges in Cuba deal
Washington April 26 The senate committee on Cuba will investigate the charge that a large portion of the current crop or Culbert is controlled by the Sag getepist of the nation as directed by a Teller resolution introduced on the 19th inst.
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Respect Street
Tmgall J
Beachoit
Public Square
J. Bosweeney
Susar
Washington
Senate Committee On
Cuba
Senate
Mr. Teller
Liberals claim capture of Rio Tacha amid long battle
New York Liberal party reps report via cable that forces captured Rio Tacha, a two seaport town about 200 miles from Cartagena, after a lengthy engagement. No casualty figures are provided.
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Colombia
New York
Liberal Party of Colombia
Rio Tacha
Cartagena
Dutch Queen Wilhelmina in steady course amid illness
The Hague April 26 bulletin from Castle Loo reports no special remarks on Queen Wilhelmina's condition. The morning bulletin notes she slept at intervals during the night while fever persists, marking the third week of illness and a regular progression.
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the Hague
Castle Loo
Wilhelmina
Fourth Class Postmasters Appointments Listed
Washington lists fourth class postmasters appointed on April 26 in Maryland New York and Pennsylvania. Names include L Q O Marts at Ladiesburg Theodore G W Bowman Point Vivian Z K Ehelicher Heiherville Jobn Bri genberg Stockdale William Smit.
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Maryland
Ladiesburg
L. QO. Marts
Theodore
G. W. Bowman
New York
Point Vivian
Z. K. Ehelicher
Pennsylvania
Heiherville
Jobn Brigenberg
Stockdale
William Smit
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