Northern Pacific preferred stock case heads to Federal Court
Promised action on Northern Pacific preferred stock prompted transfer to federal court. Attorneys battle to retire the charter and preserve dividends while contesting antitrust and corporate matters. The injunction request in New York faced swift court resistance as local parties argue over retirement and stock priority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
CSF
Bully
Northern Pacific
Elliott
Gwteict Court
Hennepin County
Bosib Etek
En Boer
Valentins Will and Family After Overtaken by Grief
Fragmentary legal notice outlines the will of Valentin Will and the settlement after his death. It mentions his widow and young children, with references to a car or tram in the context of the estate. Details are incomplete but indicate a formal distribution proceeding.
Virginia Shooting Shocks Newport News as Attorney Wounds City Engineer
In Newport News Virginia on an unsettled December day, Aviett Ashby a prominent local attorney shot City Engineer H A Marye severely injuring him while police officer Wind Wheait Marye suffered dangerous wounds. Investigators describe the incident as a grievous assault amid cloudy, windy weather conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Aviett Ashby
H. A. Marye
Ghreat
Missouri Democrats Convene with Broad Party Support
A Missouri Democratic gathering drew a large attendance as delegates from several sections of the state gathered to uphold party principles and welfare aims. The convention featured remarks from Harry B. on behalf of the Jefferson club and short talks from Sterling F and James Hinck Aol, highlighting unity and party goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cane
Thade
Ete
Ims
Ture Ee Fm
Ari Promears
Tie Inte
Thoesaughis
Wornicent
Harry BR
Jefferson Club
Welee
Steriing F
James Hinck
Release of Geronimo Ends Long Apache Chase
General Frank, acting for the War Department, arranges for the release of Geronimo and 288 Apache captives held as prisoners of war. The Indians were captured by Colonel Lawton after a long campaign and have endured years of confinement. Geronimo’s history includes raids, killings, and a dramatic surrender after many hunts by U.S. Army forces led by Crook and Miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tve
Presa Ees
Alabama
Old
Muxtoo
United States Army
Fort Marton
St Augustine
Fla
Mount Vernon Barracks
Chen
War Department
Supe
Crook
Ona Cochise
Geronimo
Rin Band
Gensel George Crook
Genonimo
Crovi
Miles
Fort Marion
Funston likely posted head of Department of the Dakotas
From St Paul Minnesota December 81 the Pioneer Press notes Brigadier General Funston may be appointed commander of the Department of the Dakotas with headquarters in St Paul after returning from the Philippines. It reports a potential clash between Generals Patton and Kobe, a Philippines veteran, but Funston reportedly does not desire the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paw
Minn
Pioneer Press
Funston
Philippines
Department of the Dakotas
Bt Paul
Patston
Kobe
Churches to collect for McKinley Memorial Jan 29 at York
Across the union churches plan joint collections on January 29 the anniversary of President McKinley to support the McKinley Memorial fund. Local committees expect broad participation and favorable action from regional McKinley memorial organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
York
McKintey
McKiniey
Judge McBride Replacement Planned By Governor Stanley
Governor Stanley signals a court shakeup with James Lawrence set to become judge in Winfield Cowley County on January 7. Law and administration clash over recognizing appointees as McBride delays retirement while potential new sheriff changes loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lawrence
Stanley
Winfold
Cowley County
Nat
Erpor Stanley
Lawrence
Cawley County
Sumner County
McBride
Supreme Court
Plans Formed After Governors Meeting In Northwest Rail Merger
Governors and attorney generals from the northwestern states met in Helena to discuss unanimous action on railway consolidations. Resolutions of sorrow were adopted for Governor Rogers of Washington. Attorney General Dow and Governor van Sant spoke of upcoming plans and limited discussion on a few points. Articles of Incorporation filed for a reorganized Chicago Burlington & Quincy Tollway Company with $100,000 capital, $10,000 paid in, H Segar named state agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Northwest Commonwealths
Rogers
Washington
Dow
Minnesota
van Sant
Teater Staten
Serene
Mie Reid
Maereery Roth
Douglas Yd Mats
St. Paul Tonheit
Peters Rae
Vel
Chicdeo
Burlington & Quincey Tailway Company
Secretary of State
I. Mf. Shelton
Turlington
Thampital
H. Segar
W. P. Clough
G. B. Harris
C. Perkin
W. Perkins
James J. Hill
Aeek
Poultry Men Meet for City Show Plans
Thirty five local poultry fanciers attended last night to lay preliminary plans for the STARS show to begin here next week. A reception committee will meet all strangers and show them about the city. The show lasts from Monday January 4 to Saturday the 9th with three hundred birds expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sena
Trade opens with Philippines under tariff plan
Washington December 31 The war department urges Congress to open commerce with the Philippine Islands and among the islands by removing coastwise shipping restrictions. Pending legislation would place Philippine trade on the same footing as U S traffic while treasury continues its current controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
War Department
United States
Philippine Islands
Aimong
House
Treasury
Freezing Temperatures Hit Deep South Flood Areas
Dispatches from Alabama and Georgia report river crests passing at Weathoint and Columbus as floodwaters recede. Drowned bodies are recovered in Weathoint and the Chattahoochee at Columbus falls nearly five feet. Rail links between major systems reopen near Grange, Georgia amid expectations of line restoration toward Alabama. A sharp North cold snap grips the Florida line with heavy precipitation inland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Alabama
Georgia
Weathoint
Columbus
Chattahoochee
Atlanta & Westpoint
Southern
Lottisville & Nashville
Ta Grange
Westpoint
Florida
Topeka Plans January Editor Visit and Grocers Meeting
Kansas editors invited to Topeka for January 21 events with a feast and reception. Also the Kansas State Grocers Association convenes January 21 and reciprocity convention set for that date. Three committees coordinate entertainment as Knights of Security halls and a large reception area planned. Wires to go underground under Alderman Skelly ordinance in Denver. Temperatures from Chicago to Philadelphia noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Topeka
Kansas State Grocers’ Association
W. E Stanley
Commercial Club
Knights and Ladies of
Elt
Denver
Skelly
Electric Heht
Legraph
Gold in Kansas Shale Prompts Scientific Debate
At the Kansas Academy of Science in Topeka Prof J T Lovewell presents "Gold in Kansas Shale" based on years of assays in shale beds, arguing the region was once an ocean bed and shale deposits may yield gold. Dr Ernst Fahrig reports electrolytic methods and suggests potential profit, though results vary and extraction economics remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tola
Kas
Kansas
Kansas Academy of Science
J. T. Lovewell
Topeka
Erndt Palit
Philadelphis
Wifcs
Lovewell
Fahrig
Seta
Smoky Valley
F. MW. Blake
New York
Henry E. Wood
Denver
S. Edwards
Pranklin
Philadelphia
Fahbrig
Prof. Lovewell
Kaneax
Wells Fargo to Move Headquarters to New York City
It is announced that a successor to the late President Valentine will act as general manager and that Wells Fargo may move its New York quarters to San Francisco. Directors are expected to decide at the next meeting on establishing the company’s headquarters in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dec
Internaterial Corporation
Shanghai
United States
Conwal Goodnow
Esa
Staratin Travey
John Ale M Oakim Wi Torney
Leer Beret
Unitesita
Leavenworth
Kas
Knox R
New York
Auys the Herald
Valentine
Wells Eral
Es “‘Pyane
Lea Fot
Wee Francisco
Wells Fargo Company
Cold weather forecast and sale order in Madison report
Weather notes predict a shift to rain and snow flurries and much colder skies in early January as a Northeast wind drifts through. An hourly temperature log shows readings around 22 this morning with temperatures climbing to 19 and 12 at later hours. A federal court in Madison orders a public sale in about a month of Superior Consolidated Land Company property valued near 400000, while regional war and crime fragments reflect Boer losses and prison terms amid ongoing conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cldee" Smith
Madison
Wis
Bunn
Teal and Personal
Superior Consolidated Land Company
Desperate Effort To Unload Panama Canal Shares
An address printed for Panama Canal shareholders chaired by M. Hunne Varilly urges Walders and others to invest at the new year to support canal work. The appeal notes the company holds a large stake and warns that selling to the United States may be the only viable option as the canal's financial prospects falter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansma Cans Company
M. Hunne-Varilly
Camber 21
Walders
Wibers
Danal
Wilo
Cenal
Panama
Cox versus Hanna in chaotic legislature vote tug of war
Fragmented debate centers on who commands a majority in organizing the legislature. Senators Puraker and Hunt claim strength, while Bus Chem backs the other side. Representative Willas of Hardin County is claimed by both camps but says he has not joined either. Nine House members remain uncommitted, their stance likely to decide the result. Key figures include Foraker, Seeley, and other party leaders jockeying for influence as tactics and loyalties shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cealumtus
u—White
Puraker
Seatator Huntu
Willas
Hardin County
Hanne
Seeley
Uence Belind Pree Carabiney
Ignator Foraker
George B Cax
Ie Bitte
Seat Brewers
Cigvinand
Tive
Klusmire Sentenced in Oskaloosa Murder Case
Writedener Witikan Khwemtre was brought to Oskaloosa and sentenced to fifty years in the penitentiary for the murder of Klumutro’s wife in Haron last May. The death occurred in a shallow ditch. An appeal will follow in the open court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Kas
Der
Witedener
Wee Cope
Klumutro
Haron
General Cameron Burned in Narrow Escape Near Lawrences
General Hugh Cameron, a hermit known as the Raneia, narrowly escaped a fire near Meath while at a supper near Lawrences. He sat before a bonfire when his clothing remained unscorched, yet his hands bore burns and toast in the incident. He reportedly recovered his senses several hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Cameron
Raneia
Lawrences
Meath
Cameron
Anpeurupees
Tate
Judge Humphreys Resigns Then Repeals Action
A report from San Francisco notes Judge Humphreys considered resignation after alleged attacks but tore up the document and retained his office. The U S mail aboard the steamer Kina faced disruption as a pouch was found damaged and a separate item recovered on Saturday morning amid weather-related delays.
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San Frantinco
Humphreys
Washington
United States Mall
Kina
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Peel Company
Sotng Bee and
Thee! Corporation
Mr. Bunn
Valentin Will
Walls Fargo
Miles Awere
Fatine
Itr
Si Ieee
Virginia
A. Ashby
Missouri
St Louis
Breat Colossus
London
Dew
Nickel Corporation
Ota
Temats
Iuneiever
Seine Manger
Maime Bay
Mr. Godard
Germany
Conference of Governors
Florida State Line
Chicago
Det
Faraperae
Adelphia
Washington Eien
Minden
Gincinoadt
Prof
Ernst Fahrig
Pahrig
Hia Commercial
Ehilea Mae
Ereiaea
Hypinda
Uae
Fakrig Muken
Ibern
Fahriy
Trego
Dudley Evans
New Wells Fargo Express
Bione Richane
Une
Johanbestrare
The
Panama Canal Company
Cox
Hanna
Cincinnati
Foraker
Klusmire
Gen
Judge Humphreys
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