Hill and Harriman testify on community of interest plan
Hearing opens with James J. Hill and E. H. Harriman detailing the community of interests among the Northern Securities holdings and the Chicago Burlington and Quincy operation. Testimony outlines ownership links and the $216 million joint bonds used to finance the Chicago Burlington and Quincy purchase.
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J. J. Hill
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Burlington
Mr. Hill
Northern Securities Company
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railway Company
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company
Northern Pacific Company
The
Merger Case Up for Leave to Bring Suit
In Washington January 28 the U S Supreme Court heard Attorney General Douglas of Minnesota renew his motion for leave to file a bill of complaint against Northern Securities Co over the Northern Pacific merger with other roads. Guthrie for the defense argued lack of jurisdiction and that Minnesota laws cannot force New Jersey acts, noting no relief sought against Great Northern or Northern Pacific.
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Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
J. J. Hill
BE. H. Harriman
Darius Miller
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Great Northern
Day
Commission
Miller
Burlington
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Douglas
Minnesota
Northern Securities Company
Northern Pacific Railroad
W. D. Guthrie
New Jersey
Great Northern Railway Company
Northern Pacific
Guthrie
New York
the Herald
Friends of the
Northern Securities Project
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania Company
Washington Governor opposes Northern Securities merger
Governor McBride of Washington issues a proclamation opposing the railroad merger under the Northern Securities Company. He calls the community of interest in railroad operation dangerous, as it undermines individual security and stifles competition. He urges formation of a railroad commission to protect civic rights and railroad property.
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Ompia
Wash
McBride
The
Northern Securities Company
Riot at Chinese theater sparks police action in San Francisco
In San Francisco the Chinese tragedian Pye Tsung failed to please theatergoers at the Orient, triggering a riot with missiles and police intervention. Rioters were clubbed, and ringleaders were taken away as a broader note on the Northern Securities project surfaced in New York.
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San Francisco
Pye Tsung
Mott Street
New York
Chinatown
Oriental
Fight American Combine
New York reports a fierce clash looms between thirty British steel manufacturers and the American Steel trust. The British group claims £26,900,000 capital and promises a takeover of European mines and coal assets to outmaneuver American rivals.
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New York
The
Herald
London
Great Britain
American Steel Trust
Birmingham
England
Political Portraits by William Allen White Impresses Readers
In early spring McClure Phillips & Co will publish the book Political Portraits containing studies of Roosevelt Croker Cleveland Platt and other sharp sketches that have made White's name known across the country.
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McClure, Phillips & Co
William Allen White
Roosevelt
Croker
Cleveland Platt
Beadle County Republican Selects Auditor Candidate
L. C. Burney announces candidacy for county auditor to Bea dle county Republicans and seeks the nomination at the upcoming primary election.
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Beadle County
L. C. Burney
Optician Fred J Baker Offers Eye Care in Huron SD
Impairment of sight brings wrinkles and frowns from straining the eyes. By consulting Fred Baker, the optical man, you will be given the best advice and glasses of the proper kind. Fred J Baker watches and optical goods Dakota Avenue Huron South Dakota.
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Everett W. Foster
E. R. Melville
Jean Jacobson
A. D
Beadle
South Dakota
Jeffris
Fisher
Foster
Huron
Beadle County
Quebec
George Nelson
Jonas Jacobson
Fred Baker
Fred J. Baker
Otice
George Kerr
Beadie County
L. C. Kemp
Tate
Fred W. Fowler
Sarah E. Fowler
Huronite
A.t Huron
C. Kemp
Asher
Cnas
M. Summers
Pxy_Le & Taylor
Pope in Excellent Health Says Lapponi
Signor Lapponi the pope’s physician told The Journal and American Rome correspondent the pope is in excellent mental and physical health. He plans fetes for 25 years pontificate beginning late March lasting a year to allow pilgrims worldwide to attend. The pope recalled Marquis Patrini from a reception, noting they met 50 years ago at Ostend station with Patrini’s father.
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New York
Signor Lapponi
Rome
Journal and American
Marquis Patrini
Marquis
Ostend Station
Senate committee to hold hearings on oceanic canals
Washington January 28 The senate committee on oceanic canals did not report today but announced hearings start next Monday The isthmian commission and other witnesses may be summoned to testify.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Oceanic Canals
Isthmian Commission
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