Rogers Will Filed For Probate In New York
The will of Henry H. Rogers leaves property to his widow, children, and relatives. A $2.5 to $3 million trust for the widow provides a $100,000 annual annuity, with the trust returning to the residuary estate on her death. He leaves $550,000 in trusts for collateral relatives and divides the residuary estate into four trusts for his children, who at age forty receive half the principal and may dispose of the remainder by will. The will designates Fair Haven Massachusetts as a residence and school trust location and sets aside a substantial portion for his son Henry H. Rogers Jr.
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New York
Henry H. Rogers
Fair Haven
Mass
New York City
Rogers Teaver
Henry H. Rogers, Jr
Rogers
Lack of Jurisdiction dissolves coal tariff injunction
Charleston W V May 28 Judge Kellar of the United States circuit court Southern West Virginia district dissolved temporary injunctions issued last April restraining the Kanawha and Michigan Chesapeake and Ohio and Norfolk and Western railroads from filing with the Interstate Commerce Commission a proposed tariff increasing rates on local coal shipments from West Virginia fields to the lake regions on the ground of lack of jurisdiction.
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Charleston
W. Va
Kellar
United States Circuit Court
West Virginia
Kanawha
Michigan
Chesapeake and Ohio
Norfolk and Western
Interstate Commerce
Mystery letters delivered 100 dollar bills prompt probe
Des Moines May 28 post office inspectors seek to unravel a mystery after residents of Panora and other towns received unsigned letters containing $100 bills. Five people admit taking $1,125 in total. Mrs Viola Lapegitt, widow, received $225 all in ten dollar bills with a note signed Your Friend. Record notes Portland Ore postmark among clues.
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Des Moinea
Panora
Portland
Ore
Viola Lapegitt
Dowlettés Aim for Canadian Land Purchase and Migration
Three Dowleites from Zion City Tl travel to Edmonton to finalize a deal with the Canadian Pacific Railroad for two townships of irrigated land east of Calgary, Alberta. The entire colony plans to move to the new lands this summer.
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Winnipes
Man
Zion City
Edmonton
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Calgary
Alberta
Honor for Men of Gettysburg Monument Unveiled at Gettysburg
At Gettysburg Pennsylvania on May 9 William H Taft dedicated a monument to regular army soldiers who died for the nation. Mina Helen Taft daughter of the president unveiled the shaft as veterans and Army men gathered on historic ground near Lincoln’s Gettysburg address site.
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Daughter of ‘Presigent
Pennsylvania
Gettysburg
Lincoln
William H. Taft
Mina Helen Taft
Gettysburg Monument Dedicated After Forty Years
The dedication honors northern volunteers from the regular army who served in the Gettysburg campaign. Secretary of War Dickinson spoke as a special committee led the project, noting the monument commemorates cavalry artillery infantry and engineers of the regular army in June July 1862. The 85 foot shaft stands near the battle’s high water mark with wreaths and pilgrimages marking Memorial Day. Orders called up about 2000 soldiers from various Fort Myer and Plattsburg barracks units for the ceremonies.
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North
War Department
Dickinson
Oliver
John C. Bates
J. F. Bell
Staf
Nicholson
Gettysburg
United States
Pennsylvania
Regular Army
Fifteenth Cavalry
Fort Myer
Third Feld Artilery
Missouri Governor T. T. Crittenden Dies in Kansas City
Former Missouri governor T. T. Crittenden, age 77, died in Kansas City. Born in Selby County, Kentucky, he moved to Missouri before the Civil War and later formed a law partnership with Francis M. Cockrell, who became a U.S. senator. In 1878 he served as governor and assisted in disarming the outlaw Frank James. He later served as consul general to Mexico under President Cleveland.
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T. T. Crittenden
Kansas City
Mexico
Cleveland
Harriman Sees Prosperity as Farmers Prepare
New York on June 1 reports E H Harriman returning from Europe plans visits to Paria and Vienna. He analyzes the Panic of 1907 attributing it to sentiment and the Landis decision, asserts business now rests on a solid base and urges farmers to prepare for prosperity with record acres in cultivation and favorable weather expected for large crops.
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New York
Europe
Paria
Vienna
E. H. Harriman
Mr. Harriman
Landis
Street Car Strike Paralyses Philadelphia Transit System
Philadelphia faces a deep transit crisis as the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company runs only 23 percent of its regular cars amid a strike by motormen and conductors demanding higher wages and better conditions. Company executives, including President John B Parsons and General Manager Charles O Kruger, remain optimistic, while strike leader C O Pratt warns they will win. Memorial Day observances were disrupted as thousands canceled cemetery visits, with autos scarce and fares rising. Police ride checks now accompany each car, and sympathetic unions bolster the picket line as the dispute drains city life.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
John 8B. Parsons
Charles O. Kruger
C. O. Pratt
Amalgamated Association of Street and See
Sala U
Traction Company
Will of Private Bartlett Bequeaths Death Benefit to Helen Gould
The will of Private John James Bartlett, who died at Fort Sheridan, leaves his death benefit to Miss Helen M Gould for her and her assistant to use as they see fit. Gould, famed as Americas foremost philanthropist, calls it the most touching tribute of her career.
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Chicago
Helen M. Gould
United States
John James Bartlett
Fort Sheridan
Mise Gould
Emperors Reception for Fairbanks Visit in Tokyo
Former Vice President Charlee W Fairbanks and Mrs Fairbanks were received by the emperor and empress of Japan on June 1. Ambassador O'Brien accompanied them as they met with Fushimi and Arisusawa princes and other royalty at the palace for an audience and luncheon. The emperor was gracious and very cheerful during the visit.
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Toklo
Charlee W. Fairbanks
Navy secretary hosts luncheon for Japanese admiral Uriu
Washington June 1 Secretary of the Navy held an official luncheon at his home honoring Admiral Baron Sotokichi Uriu of the Japanese Navy a graduate of the United States Naval Academy. About twenty ranking naval officers attended as guests.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Baron Sotokichi Uriu
NaYy
United States Raval Academy
Bubonic plague in Amoy China reports high daily deaths
Bubonic plague continues to spread in Southern China with Tsuantsiu showing the most virulent form. News notes more than fifty deaths daily from the disease as authorities monitor the outbreak and its impact in the region.
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China
Amoy
Tsuantsiu
Philadelphia Street Car Strike Hits West Philadelphia
West Philadelphia sees strong sympathy for striking Philadelphia Rapid Transit workers after a fare rise. About 3,500 union members and 6,600 employees are involved, with service disrupted on several lines as crews abandon cars and riders are left stranded. The strike follows a one cent wage increase and a shift to a five cent fare, now before the state railroad commission in Harrisburg.
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Philadelphia
Carmen's Union
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Ayatem
Raisin
Philadelphia Rapid Transit
State Railroad Commission
Harrisburg
Esteation
Legan
Traction Company
Georgia Strike Ends After Amicable Adjustment
In Atlanta on May 31 Commissioner Nell T Scott and Georgia Railroad general manager met with E A Ball vice president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen. They announced the strike is off with concessions on both sides and train service to resume immediately.
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Atlanta
Nell
T. K. Scott
The
Georgia Railroad
E. A. Ball
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Neill
Harriman to Live on Roof After Home Alterations
New York May 31 with aim of outdoor living Harriman funds alterations costing ten thousand dollars to enable him to work and sleep on the roof of his house at least part of the time He plans to transact much railroad business by correspondence from the roof seeking air and sunshine.
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Harriman
New York
Harrian
Greek Jimmy Ryan Dies From Prize Fight Injury
James Kuertazes known as Greek Jimmy Ryan died at St. Josephs hospital from brain concussion after falling during a prize fight with Young Evans at the Southern Athletic Club in Savannah. Evans is in custody pending investigation.
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Savannah
James Kuertazes
Sporting World Aay
Jimmy Ryan
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Young” Evans
Southern Athletic Club
Evans
Gogorza Loses Appeal In New York Division
New York May 31 Emilia de Gogorza the barytone sued by his wife Elsa for separation lost his appeal in the appellate division of the supreme court He sought to compel his wife to sharpen allegations and specify dates of abandonment Emma Eames is mentioned in the complaint Dowling denied his request and the appellate division confirmed with no opinion from the higher court
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New York
Emilia de Gogorza
Barytone
Elsa de Gogorza
Supreme Court
de Gogorza
Emma Eames
May Wheat Deal Ends Peacefully in Chicago
Chicago May 21 The Great and Processful bull campaign in May wheat ended quietly on the board of trade. James A Patten led the rally with little elation as shorts were driven to losses. The only notable event was the first hour option sale at 1 34. May receipts fell from 1001 cars last year to 133 this May, while 4 700 000 bushels rest in elevators largely owned by Patten. Profits remain uncalculated as he must sell the wheat to millers locally and abroad.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
James A. Patten
Shorts
Patten
Merger of Independents In Delaware Forms Imperial Steel
Dover Delaware May 31 The state department of Delaware has issued a certificate of incorporation for the Imperial Steel corporation to mine prepare refine and transport mineral substances This is believed to be the merger of Independent Steel companies The incorporators are Joseph B Turner of New York and H W Davis and F M Shire of Wilmington The capital stock is 3 000 000 but the law allows an increase to 740 000 000 by charter amendment.
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Dover
Del
State Department of Delaware
Imperial Steel Corporation
Maine
Joseph B. Turner
New York
H. W. Davis
F. M. Shire
Wilmington
Veterans Share Day With Sport On Memorial Day
New York Chicago and other cities honor soldiers while outdoor sports take center stage. Parades mark the day in cities like New York and St Louis with events from automobile hill climbs to Harvard Cornell boat race. The day blends solemn remembrance with athletic competition and public celebrations.
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New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Spain
Ginot
Wilkesbarre
Bridgeport
New York City
Automobile Mountain Climb At Giant's Despair
Wilkesbarre Pa May 31 Enthusiastic motorists gather to watch the Incal automobile club's annual mountain climb up Giant's Despair. The entry list boasts the club's largest yet with premier cars and drivers, the hill rising 690.6 feet over one and one sixth miles and featuring a 22 percent summit grade and sharp curves including Devil's El bow and an S bend that tests engines.
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Wilkesbarre
Incal Automobile Club
Gant
Wyoming Valley
Parades and Horse Parade Mark Memorial Day in NYC
In New York on May 31 several parades of soldiers, one per borough, and the annual Memorial day work horse parade drew crowds. Major General Leonard Wood led troops in Manhattan, Bronx, and Brooklyn. Madison Square hosted the horse parade with prizes for care and treatment, and drivers earned awards from 4.28 to 2.50. A Harlem river regatta on the speedway course topped the day’s sports along with a baseball game.
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New York
Leonard Wood
Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Madison Square
Harlem River
Speedway
Big parade marks Decoration Day in Minneapolis
In Minneapolis on May 31 a grand Decoration Day parade featured 10 000 regulars veterans and civilians. This morning 1 660 veterans graves in local cemeteries were decked with flowers by public school children.
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Minneapolis
Evansville Traction resumes irregular service after strike
Evansville and Southern Indiana Traction company began service with fewer than ten old employees on duty after the carmen strike. Strike breakers rode on all cars and service remained irregular. No divorces were reported.
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Ind
Evansville and Southern Indiana Traction Company
Carmen
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