Harriman Roars at Regulation as Root Defends Railroads
Kansas City scene at the Commercial club banquet features Edward Harriman criticizing government rail regulation and Secretary Root replying with a defense of mixed control. Root argues railroads must self regulate but be checked to prevent abuses against smaller shippers and ensure fair competition.
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Kansas City
Commercial Club
Edward H. Harriman
Secretary
State Root
Harriman
Harrisburg
Roosevelt
Mr. Harriman
Root
Armour Watchful Witness at Interstate Commerce Probe
J Ogden Armour president of Armour Packing and large Armour Grain company stockholder testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Milwaukee detailing holdings in Armour Grain Atlas Neola and other elevator companies and railroads including St Paul stock. He denied favoritism or rebates in dealings as a shipper.
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Milwaukee
J. Ogden Armour
Armour Packing Company
Armour Grainmpany
Neola Elevator Company
Atlas Elevator Company
Milwaukee Road
Pennsylvania Lines
Union Pacific Road
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal
St. Paul Road
Armour
Marble
Stecl
Armour Grain Company
Neola
Trans Mississipp i commercial congress opens with wide attendance
The Trans Mississipp i commercial congress convened in Convention hall Kansas City with delegates and spectators from every state. Attendance from the Mississippi and Missouri valleys and the western half surpassed prior years while Eastern participation also rose, and many distinguished personages occupied the platform and boxes.
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Kansas City
Transmississippi Commercial Congress
Union
Mississippi
Missouri
Pers Rae Oe
Death of Popular Actress Miss Georgia Cayvan
New York reports Miss Georgia Cayvan aged about forty five has died in a Flushing sanitarium after seven years as a patient. Once a leading actress in New York, she belonged to the old New York theater stock company once managed by Daniel Frohman.
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New York
Georgia Cayvan
New York City
Flushing
L.L
Miss Cayvan
Old Theater Stock Company
Daniel Frohman
Americans Win Huge Congo Concessions
The Brussels announcement confirms three American backed concessions in the Congo Free State. The deals grant exploitation of India rubber resources, mining operations, and railroad construction. The American Congo company, formed in Albany a week ago, lists Thomas F. Ryan, the Guy Sennheims, and John D. Rockefeller Jr. as principal stockholders.
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New York
Brussels
India
Congo Free State
American Congo Company
Albany
Thomas F. Ryan
Guy Senheims
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Railroads Offer 10 Percent Wage Increase Across Nation
The Record-Herald reports railroads nationwide are prepared to grant a 10 percent wage rise for about 1,296,000 workers in lieu of all other demands. The plan would distribute between 21.9 million and 82 million dollars, effectively yielding roughly 1.4 percent of capital stock as a dividend. Leaders in Chicago and New York signal tentative approval pending amicable agreement.
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Chicago
the Record-Herald
Pennsylvania
New York
Roosevelt Weatherbound In St Georges Bay
The Arctic Steamer Roosevelt is weatherbound in St Georges Bay Newfoundland having been there since last Saturday and has taken on a further supply of coal at Sydney Nova Scotia Newfoundland date November 21.
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Peary
Sydney
N. S
Roosevelt
St. Georges Bay
Newfoundland
Probe elevator business in Milwaukee inquiry
Interstate Commerce Commissioners Prouty and Lane opened hearings with Milwaukee railroad and grain elevator men under the La Follette resolution. They seek information on alleged mixed grading of grains and the ties between railroads and grain interests.
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Milwaukee
Interstate Commerce
Prouty and Lane
Milwaukee Railroad and
Flood Losses Mount In Memphis Region After Record Rain
Rain drenches Memphis Tennessee as flood damages swell toward a million dollars. Officials say the storm is the worst in the area, with rivers rising and transportation disrupted across the county.
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Memphis
Tenn
Standard Oil Says It Won’t Dissolve Amid Rumors
The Journal of Commerce quotes a Standard Oil spokesman denying reports of voluntary dissolution. He asserts the company operates legally, maintains the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey for over a decade, and will continue business until proven illegal.
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New York
The
Journal of Commerce
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Corporation
Standard
Fragmentary note on refusal to report action
The text states that a decision has been made to refrain from reporting that a step has been taken. The wording indicates a formal or official stance against disclosing information about any such measure. No names or dates are provided.
Texas Ouster Suit Details Ties Between Oil Firms
Five witnesses testified in secret in St. Louis as part of the Texas ouster suit against Waters-Pierce Oil. The inquiry uncovers a link between Waters-Pierce and the Standard Oil interests, with Standard’s St. Louis and Texas operations allegedly controlling refinery sales and excluding competitors in Texas markets.
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St. Louis
Lig
Foot of Texas
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Ex Atio
Sts Oil Company
Wat Company
Texas
Pierce Company
Standard of Company
Canaria Company
Oil Company
Standard Company
Ter Company
Emigration Deception Clause Tied to Shipping Bill
London reports that the Merchants' Shipping Bill will include a clause making inducing workers to emigrate under false representations punishable by up to 250 pounds fine or hard labor imprisonment. The provision arose after agents prompted emigration to Canada while workers were needed at home amid a strike.
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London
Ada
Board of
Aoe
House of Commons
Mmerchants
Reorganizes Canal Work Under Roosevelt Order
A Panama cable despatch to the Herald reports that the canal project will be managed by a chairman during President Roosevelt’s absence. The executive order affects work on the canal and may be in force until after his return to Washington.
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New York
Panama
Celal
The
Herald
Roosevelt
Ington
Roosevelt arraigned by Negroes in New York
New York reports President Roosevelt has been arraigned from the city amid tense political controversy. The incident draws attention to civil rights discussions and questions of public order.
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Land of
San Francisco
Congress
Golden Gate City
California
New York
Roosevelt
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Wilson
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Ogden
Maio
Transmississippi Congress
Railroads
Willich
Probe Elevator Business
Interstate Commission
Wisconsin
ROYAL
Royal Baking Powder CO
House OF Commons Acter
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