Schwab Takes Stand In Bethlehem Sale Case
Charles M. Schwab, former United States Steel president, testifies on the Bethlehem Steel sale to United States Shipbuilding. He details his involvement, stock interests, and connections while lawyers clash over valuation and the Sheldon plan. The hearing resumes amid heated exchange among Schwab Untermyer and Guthrie.
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New York
Jan
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
United States Shipbuilding Company
Bethlehem Steel Company
Bethelehem
J. P. Morgan & Co
Smith
Shipbuilding Company
Pethelehem Company
Untermeyer
Schwab
Guthrie
Bethlehem
Carnegie
Steel Corporation
Untermyer
John W. Gates
Messrs. Schwab
British consul warns against Cape Colony immigration
New York Jan 8 Sir Percy Sanderson, the British consul general, announces that Cape Colony seeks to curb immigration due to trade failures. He says skilled workers are out of work and new arrivals worsen the situation and urges staying away from the colony.
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Cape Colony
New York
Percy Sanderson
South Africa
Funeral halted at grave over fear of burial alive
Oshkosh Wisconsin January 8 The funeral of Mrs Carl Rickert was stopped at the grave as relatives insisted the casket be opened. Viewers believed the body’s life like appearance suggested trance and the body was taken back home with a physician summoned to determine if life remains.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Carl Rickert
Alger's Stag Reception Invites 600 Leaders
Senator Alger issues six hundred invitations to men in public life for a January 27 stag reception honoring Secretary Root. Guests include the president Supreme Court justices the full Senate and many prominent representatives plus Root friends in New York.
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Alger
Washington
Senator Alger
Secretary Root
Mr. Alger
Supreme Court
Senate
Root
New York
Fire Destroys Two Blocks in Augusta Maine
A major blaze in Augusta Maine damaged several buildings including the Augusta Savings Bank and multiple stores. Two large brick blocks were destroyed with losses estimated at 200000 dollars.
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Augusta
Augusta Savings Bank
Nomination Rumors and Local World News Digest
The brief item list notes John G. Carlisle’s possible Democratic nomination in Kentucky, a $3,000 fire from a main power subway mishap at the St. Louis World’s Fair, and a big farmers’ institute in Iowa. It also cites Bayliss at Knoxville, Dietrich trial notes, St. Louis bank balances, a dividend from Tennessee Copper, death of arctic explorer Julius Frederick, Chicago water dept shakeup, and assorted legal and political updates including Seoul Marines and San Domingo turmoil.
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John G. Carlisle
Democrate
Kentucky
St. Louis
Farmers’ Institute
Clear Lake
Bayliss
Knox County Farmers’ Institute
Knoxville
United States
Dietrich
Omaha
Senate
Tennessee Copper Company
Julius Frederick
Indianapolis
Thomas A. Ryan
Water Department
Chicago
R. P. Stone
Jefferson City
Cal
Seoul
San Domingo
Republic
Marshall Field
South Bend
Ind
Moseley to Ask Leave From Disbursing Clerk Post
Washington reports after the probe into the secretary of the Interstate Commerce Commission Moseley who has served as disbursing officer for seventeen years will seek relief from duties. Treasury investigators found no irregularities and the office itself pays no salary.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Edward M. Moseley
Treasury
Devonshire to Return to Liberal fold Amid Rosebery Accord
The Pall Mall Gazette reports the duke of Devonshire plans a Liberal return after resigning as lord president of the council on October 5. It says he and Lord Rosebery have agreed to bury the political hatchet and unite their interests.
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London
Duke of Devonshire
Pall Mall Gazette
Washington lawmakers fret over China treaty ratification delays
Washington officials in Washington state express concern about China delaying ratification of the treaty that would open two Manchurian ports to U S trade. The debate recalls a clause on independent foreign municipal government, seen as contrary to Russian policy.
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Washington
Jan
China
United States
Russia
Weather forecast by region and wind shift
The forecast notes brisk westerly winds across Halineis and Indiana Pair and cooler conditions in Wisconsin and Michigan. Partly cloudy in Lower Michigan with fair skies and cooler highs, and own region also fair and likely cooler with brisk winds.
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Halineis
Indiana
Lower
Michigan
Wisconsin
U.S. Markets Report Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices
Chicago hogs see receipts around 41 000 with sales 4.00 5.10. Cattle receipts 11 000 with steers and cows priced from 1.25 to 8.40. Sheep receipts 16 000 with western and native lambs 2.50 to 6.40. East Buffalo reports car trades steady for cranes and hogs 5.15 to 5.40. St Louis grain shows wheat 92 to 93c cash and May 84c.
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East Buffalo
N. Y
Jan. Z
Cranes & Stevens
Etersts
St. Louis Grain
St. Louis
Round About Ainsworth Local Notes Visitors and Deaths
Jan John Sullivan of Burlington and J N Sands of Washington visited in Ainsworth. Clyde Duncan of Columbus Junction died. funeral held today. Many residents from Washington and Fairfield visiting relatives here. Mrs G L Davis improving. John Love hosted friends at sister J H McCreedy’s home with hay ride games and praise for the host.
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Jan
John Sullivan
Burlington
J. N. Sands
Washington
Ainsworth
Lewis Evans
T. J. Easter
Mabel
Rock Island
W. J. Hamilton
Hl. J. Hamilton
Clyde Duncan
Columbus Junction
Max Kellar
F. G. Sands
A. J. Mikesell
Fairfield
J. A. Crawford
W. J. Keller
Starry Moore
RK. E. McFarland
Arthur McFarland
Wm. Randall
G. L. Davis
John Love
J. H. McCreedy
Highland Township
Mr. Love
Local Gossip From Cotter and Nearby Towns
Jan 8 notes travelers and visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Borman of Cotter guesting relatives nearby. Winfield connections include Mrs. James Higbee visiting daughter Mrs. J. Thompson and Mrs. W. D. Garmoe returning home from Winfield. The Methodists acquire a new Estey organ yesterday.
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Ralph Borman
Cotter
James Higbee
Winfield
J. Lk
Thompson
W. J. Wooley
Washington
Charles Wagner
Independence
W. D. Garmoe
Elizabeth ‘Thompson
J. F. Buxbaum
Hl. D. Cherry‘Jolmes
Chicago
Marsh Sewell
Mary Sewell
Samuel Cocklin
David Gordon
Wavid Gordon
W. W. Whipple
Greenfield
Miss Jones
Robert Davis
Robert Young
Will Arthaud
Sarah Hagie
Frank Young
James Hawthorne
G. W. Alexander
Henry Crooks
T. W. Rickey
Estey
El Merito Cigar At J H Stewart Drug Store
The El Merito cigar, sold at J H Stewart drug store, is praised as one of the best available locally. Although small, its quality meets discerning smokers, and Stewart reports strong customer popularity. It is a five cent cigar that rivals pricier brands.
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J. H. Stewart Drug Store
Stewart
Fire scare on square lights up front room stove door
Citizens reported a bright flicker from an open stove door in the front room near the Washington National Bank. Passers by were alarmed but the incident was quickly explained and the danger dismissed.
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Washington National Bank
Senator Diet Hich Cleared Of Fire In Store Room
United States Senator Dietrich was released from custody after a fire incident at McKeene & Shields Cement Store Room at two o'clock. The judge instructed the jury to return a verdict of not guilty. the district attorney entered a nolle prosequi in other cases. The judge ruled Dietrich was not an actual member of the senate when the alleged bribery occurred and he had not been a member from election until oath.
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Omaha
Nebr
Jan
The
Evening Journal
United States
Dietrich
Vander
Wenter
Nolle
Senate
Macbeth Scenic Show Tonight by John Griffith and Company
A high profile stage production titled Macbeth directed by John Griffith and Company debuts tonight. The dramatic company promises lavish scenery and a gripping interpretation likely to draw theatergoers.
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John Griffith
Sermons on Faith and Duty From Diverse Clergy
A compilation of religious reflections by Rev. John H Main and others across Lutheran Methodist Episcopal Presbyterian and Catholic faiths. Topics include salvation mutual faith yielding to God honest name charity burdens guiding Christ like living and moral freedom under divine law.
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John H, Main
Pittsburg
Christ
J. 8
Tillery
St. Louis
St. Paul
God
Lawrence Scanlan
Salt Lake City
For Sale Advertisements and Local News Notes
For Sale eighty acres of farm land near Charles Gorham contact. For Sale registered Angora goats and Langshan chickens see John G. Stewart. For Sale new North Washington property and 120 acre Jackson township farm trade for live stock. contact W. W. McFarland. Local notices mention Mrs J A Crawford ill with pneumonia improving today and several Wayland residents visiting the city. Gardner leaves for Washington Friday to start a new business. manager Fd Kelso assumes charge and is expected to run a good operation.
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Charles Gorham
North
Washington
Jackson Township
W. W. McFarland
C. Gardner
Fd Kelso
Gardner
Wellman Advance
Miss Nina Alberson Ill With Tonsillitis Improves
Miss Nina Alberson has been ill for a few days with tonsillitis but is somewhat better today.
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Nina Alberson
Markets Report Hogs and Livestock Prices Chicago 1904
Chicago January 8 1904 Markets Hogs estimated receipts 35000 left over from yesterday 3907 prospects 5 lower light 4 40 to 4 85 mixed packers 4 55 to 5 00 heavy shipping grades 4 60 to 4 85 rough 4 60 to 4 70 Cattle 3000 prospects steady Sheep 1000 prospects steady
Market Report Receipts and Prices from Yesterday and Today
Official receipts yesterday 53885 shipments 5972 estimated receipts today 35000 officials left yesterday 3907 estimated receipts tomorrow 27000 market lower than yesterday bulk 460 to 485 light hogs 435 to 480 mixed packers 455 to 495 heavy shipping grades 460 to 500 rough 460 to 470 pigs 405 to 440 porkers 460 to 465 cattle receipts 3000 market steady beeves 320 to 580 cows and heifers 125 to 450 stockers and feeders 220 to 425 sheep receipts 8000 natives 275 to 450 western 250 to 440 yearlings 425 to 460 lambs 450 to 835 western lambs 400 to 635
Market closes with mixed cattle and steady sheep in Chicago
Chicago January 8 market report shows more activity on a down day. Cattle steady with light steer and heifer prices at 84 25 to 480, mixed packers 450 to 495, heavy ship's grades 455 to 500. Sheep and lambs unchanged.
Grain Market Brief From Beach Wickham Grain Co
Grain market report from Beach Wickham Grain Co with Chicago Board of Trade members McCall Bros Agents in Washington Iowa dated January 8, 1904.
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Beach-Wickham Grain Co
Chicago Board of Trade
McCall Bros
Washington
Chicago
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Moseley
Texas
Crawfordsville
Hich
Nebraska
McKeene & Shields
Charles Bayard Mitchell
Cleveland
Olin Scott Roche
Episcopalian
L. M. Curl
Methodist
Rev
G, F
Miller
Brooklyn
Jesus
Frank de Witt Talmage
Presbyterian
Atlantic
Williama E. Parson
Episcopal
J. R. Miller
Philadelphia
God's Angels
Newell Dwight Hillis
New York World
John G. Stewart
Charles Saffel
Wayland
A. L. Armstrong
Peter Graber
East Side
Roy Stichter
Prop
Grain Market
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