Allis Fraser Chalmers and Gates Iron Works Amalgamation Plan
The Allis Fraser Chalmers and Gates Iron Works consolidation plans seek to merge the three firms with an issued preferred stock of 6,250,000 against about 19,935,000 in tangible property. Valuation, management, and earnings prospects are analyzed by experts, with emphasis on the future capacity and the new company’s cash position. The proposal includes expert reports, a detailed capitalization, and subscription closing May 21, with underwriters approving the terms and sale conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors
Aonserretion
New York
Allis Chalmers Company
Edward P. Allis Co
Milwaukee, Wis
Fraser & Chalmers, Incorporated
Chicago, AL
Gates Iron Works
Chicago, Il
Dickson Mig. Co
Scranton
DEE and Froe
MORT
Eniinewr
Julius Kennedy
Uniter Viet
Canacsey
Tonin Iyuit
Jace Beven
United Companies
Allis
Totel
Mesers, Jones, Cae
Auré& Co
Arles
Pipierret Stork
Widiat
Pruser & Chalmers
Cotamnan Skriek
Walimath
Someon Ar Cue San
Theey
Alits
Rey Boldh
5. P. Alits
W. J. Chalmar
Fraser & Chalmers
Gates & Tost
Gutee Iron Works
Tollows
Edward D. Adams
Mark T, Cox
Orange
Max Fam
Chicago
Edwin Reynolde
Miwaukes
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Aljis-Crsalmere Company
van Matty
Flu Iksum
Ite Securities
Mawes Strong
Caac
Ne ‘A M
Calhe Chicaro
Weigle
Swannees
Peryoni
Allle Chalmers Company
New Treaty Drafts and Amended Hay Pauncefote Plan
London reports a redraft of the Hay Pauncefote treaty with extensive annotations awaiting cabinet review. Britain weighs possible Panama route, seeks to avoid any quick fix and hints at annulment of the Clayton Bulwer treaty while noting France may concede on other fronts. Negotiations continue with Newfoundland and Canada on reciprocity, and Britain hopes for reduced indemnity in China amid tensions with Germany. A U K labor federation formation in London gathers MPs and union leaders to chart a cross union alliance and international cooperation.
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London
Lord Pauncefuty
United States
Newfoundland
France
Elobe
Firitain
Bond
Wilfrid Laurier
Canada
Colonial Office
China
Downing Street
Great Britain
America
Associated Press
Actien ‘Tein
Germain
Pet Ho
Times
Berlin
Germany
National Federation of Stployers’ Associations
House of Cormons
House of Commons
Charles Ili
Hugh Crawford Smith
John Lockie
Well Nown
Natonal Federation
Ndt
United Kingdom
Mene
Wanamaker Home Destroyed by Lightning at Meniow Brook
May 18 Philadelphia reports the country home of Thomas B. Wanamaker at Meniow Brook, Montgomery County, struck by lightning and destroyed. The estate, built 1826 in colonial style, housed priceless paintings valued around 250000. one Van Dyck piece cost 42000. Wanamaker family and staff escaped unharmed. a caretaker and child narrowly avoided harm. The affected wing contained library, gallery, and hall with treasures, many irreplaceable. A bank statement from New York dated May 18 follows in the same clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Thomas B. Wanamaker
Meniow Brook
Montgomery County
Bir Wanamaker
Mand
van Dyke
Charles I
Wanamaker
Powder Trust Forming Coastwide Consolidation
The Chronicle reports signs of a huge consolidation on the Pacific Coast uniting California Powder Works Giant Powder California Vise Rite and Judson Powder under one management. The proposed plan aims to quadruple capital stock from 1.5 million to a figure near 6 million with shareholders receiving 3 million in new stock and 1 million in cash or stock to absorb remaining companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
the Chronicle
California Powder Works
Giant Powder Company
California Viserite
Judson Powder Company
United States
Pacific
British Columbus
Alaska
Mexico
Central America
Rockefeller plan for transcontinental railroad system
The World cites positive authority that June D Rockefeller plans a through line from New York to San Francisco under one management. It would include Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Wabash Missouri Pacific Denver & Rio Grande Western Central Pacific and other lines. The extensive network would feed the Atlantic and Pacific Air Line and cut New York to San Francisco time by 12 to 14 hours.
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New York
D. Rockefeller
San Francisco
Delaware
Lackawanna & Western
Wabish
Bttisouri Pacific
Denver & Rio Granté
Ito Grande Western
Central Pacific
New Haven
Hartford
Lacks- Wanna & Western
Wabash
Missouri Pacific
Union Pacific
Chicasto
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Buffalo
St Louis
St. Louis
Pasbio
Colorado
Pueblo
Grand Junction
Col
Denver
Rio Grande
Grande Junition
Osten
Tah
Rio Grande Western
Ogden
Central
Trouble at West Point sparks cadet court martials
An advance Washington dispatch reports a severe breakdown at West Point Cadet Battalion with up to eighty upperclassmen confined to quarters and possible court martial. The unrest centers on Colonel Mills and stricter orders, while Adjutant General Corbin says no official report has been received.
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New York
Mitty IR
Washington
West Point Military Academy
Trewbe
Chiens
Milla
Corbin
West Point
Grape-Note cure touted for nervous breakdown in Minnesota
An conspiracy of praise for a Grape-Note food supplement claims it rebuilt the brain and nerve centers, citing a Minnesota public school supervisor who says his health and energy improved after substituting ready cooked Grape-Note meals for three weeks. The account urges brain workers to adopt the product for healing and vitality.
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FL A. Whitely
Stipr
Boty
Handsome Deed Aids Topeka Orphans Home Donation
Norris L Gage brother of a famed philanthropist leaves 240 dollars with his agent to settle the Topeka Orphans Home debts and fund repairs A board of women led by Mrs James F Howe has maintained the home for years supporting about thirty orphans yearly and seeking funds to add a hospital wing for sick children to improve care and security for the vulnerable in Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris L. Gage
Feture
G. G. Gage
Topeks
Topeka
James F. Howe
Torpeka
Kansas
Tisa
Board of Trustese
Namall
British agriculture declines as crops shrink in 1900 report
London correspondent notes 1900 agricultural returns show Great Britain shrinking corn and green crop areas. Corn crops drop from about 9,954,000 to 7,270,900 acres, green crops fall sharply, while cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs rise slightly. England grows less of its own grain and becomes more dependent on imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
the Tribune
Great Britain
England
Not Afraid of Trusts. Jones & Laughlin Opinion
Washington testimony before the Industrial Commission features W L King of Jones & Laughlin iron and steel in Pittsburgh arguing the steel combination will mostly steady prices. He notes independent operators face ore sourcing hurdles but expects few new ore discoveries to meet demand and cites required capital of 230 to 290 million dollars. A C Morrison of the Baking Powder Association testifies that the group defends members, not fix prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones&Laughlin
Industria
Washington
W. L. King
Firth of Jones & Laughli Iron and Steel Manufacturers
Pittsburg
York Sends Thanks for Brooklyn Visit to Melbourne
President McKinley expresses gratitude for the Brooklyn cruiser sent by the United States and visited by him in Melbourne. He notes appreciation by Australians and references delay in acknowledging the royal telegram. The message thanks the Royal Highness and confirms participation in Commonwealth celebrations.
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Brooklyn
Melbourne
Seaine
United States
Washington
Australis
4 Dove
Cornwall
York
Courteois
M'Rinley
Burt's Trip to Survey Union Pacific Route to California
Horace G. Burt president of Union Pacific arrives in San Francisco after a long wagon journey across southern Nevada and California with Beatrice’s RS aan and Denver’s W. A. Kilpatrick to study the proposed Salt Lake Los Angeles line and its construction challenges.
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San Francisco
Cal
Horace G. Burt
Union Pacific Railroad
Nevada
California
RS Aan
Beatrice
W. A. Kilpatrick
Denver
Union Prolific
Salt’ Lake
Los Angeles
Wanamaker in the chair at Presbyterians fund meeting
Report by Treasurer Roberts to the Presbyterian 20th Century Fund in Philadelphia details supplementary receipts and allocations. Gifts totaling 2,297,000 include $108,041 for church debts and $527,913 for new churches and improvements. notes additional subscriptions from St. Louis and partial progress on a New York mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Presbyterian 20Th Century Fond
Philadelphia
Foln Waniae
Presbyterian
WWE Soberta
Ureasorv
Falloun
Galisies
Foungen's Christian Association
Sir Tatt
Roberta Wisted
St. Louia
Hewesalee
Presbyterian Uniting
New York
Industrial Growth At Alile-Chat TherA Company
Industrial magnate plans an $500 million project to expand a facility doubling capacity. The board, led by Edward Aviante and others from New York and Philadelphia, approves a common stock issue and hires engineers to oversee construction and patents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maguituia
Alile-Chatthera Company
le Jollan
Chalmers
Shiwanes
Caiowares
FTL
Streatce A
Als
Edward Aviante
Pare Gary
Witter A Read
Janes Stilton
Curemans Venter
New York
Wile Mam
ElMinger
Philadelphia
Ei W. Host
W. J. Caslnnce Dames
Chicngs
W. Allis
Win Heyholda
French Troops Establish HQ Amid Unclear Departures
Wartime dispatch notes General Vorin, French commander, leaves for new base at Then Twin as rumors spread of troop withdrawals. Report mentions possible maneuvers to deter other nations and questions about the pace and intent of troop movements amid ongoing tensions. The piece also advertises medical remedies and travel offers, reflecting a mix of war news and domestic notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vorin
Twin
Bern
Humphreys' Specifics Paris and world drug stores ad tour
An OCR fragment lists Humphreys' Specifics manuals and pocket epitome of Domestic Practice of Medicine with scattered addresses in Paris Barcelona Mexico City Havana Panama and related drug stores. It appears as an advertising catalog snippet with place names and store references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys
Paris
Edward
Newgate
Vinny Stephanwplats
Alexandela
Cherif Pacha
Tasson
Rua de Arsenal
Barcelona
Calle
Sta. Ann
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Allis - Chalmers Company
State of
New Jersey
Meer
Diay T
Allis, Fraser & Chalmers
Getes Iron Works
Vermilye & Company
Boston
Pell
John McCarter
Pessenger
Santa Pw
Hunran
Alee
Second
Kline
Tye
the Slate Journal
Evarts
Alameda
Edward Byurte
U. SA
Willan M. Bvurte
Esgie
Hudson St
Hay
Panama Canal
T. &. Wanamaker
Statament
Associated
Powder Trust
A. & P. Air Line
Rockefeller
Price Baking Powder CO
Norris L Gage
MB. Burt
U. P
Plains
C&h
Kansas City
Knights of Pythias
Akron
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