Phenol Contract Linked to German Plant Under Scrutiny
A August 1915 Washington Post report describes a complex deal involving the American Oil and Supply Company and Dr. Schweitzer for phenol shipments from Hyden Chemical in Garfield New Jersey. Terms include price per pound 1.0623 for this year and 1.00 thereafter, escrow of 100000 dollars, a 26000 dollar performance bond, and protections against nonfulfillment due to fires explosions or governmental control. The agreement, signed June 22 1915 by William F Hoffman and Hugo Schweitzer, also allows transfers of future phenol quantities from other sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American, Oil and Supply Company
Hyden Chemical Company
Garfield
N. J
Schweitzer
American Oil and Supply Company
Thomas A. Edison
Bankers’ Trust Company
Escrow
Dr. Schweitzer
William F. Hoffman
Hugo Schweitzer
Truat
American Ofard Supply Company
Vendee
American Oil and Supply Comfant
Agreement for phenol delivery and security bonds
Reported contract between Vendor and Vendee for phenol deliveries to Garfield New Jersey through April 1 1916 with price terms 912 000 pounds at injunction 1 per pound and 15 cents per hundred pounds. It details payment upon delivery bonds 25 000 and 100 000, security, liabilities, force majeure and options on future purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
N. J
Vendee
Viereck Denies Bonus Rejected Terms Of Albert
Editor Viereck of the Fatherland defends independence against British and World disclosures. He says German Americans seek fair play and that his paper is not government funded or controlled. He recounts July 1 1915 letters, rejected influence from Albert and asserts neutral American stance and unity with German descent readers.
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Germany
America
Fatherland
Canada
Great Britain
Aibart
Albert
Alberts
Washington
Alvert
Berlin
United States
German Allies Promise to Turn Back All Profits Receipt Annexed
A 1915 document details Hugo Schweitzer’s dealings with American firms tied to German interests. It notes a $10900 trust, a pledge to return profits to the vendor if contracts are fulfilled, and mentions Schweitzer’s roles in the Synthetic Patents Company and German American alliances. The letter confirms an imperial German government agreement guaranteeing Schweitzer against loss and outlining profit arrangements.
Berlin Shrapnel Plant at Bridgeport to Start Work Sept 1
Berlin government's shrapnel plant in Bridgeport, Conn, is slated to begin operations on September 1 1925. The project involves Hugo Schmidt and the Bridgeport Projectile Company with financing and oversight details routed through Guaranty Trust and Deutsches Bank. Contracts and plans indicate U S government specifications, factory construction, and potential supply of smokeless powder for war munitions, with anti money offers reported in May.
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Berlin
Bridgeport
Hugo Schmidt
Broadway
Albert
Bridgeport Projectile Company
Guaranty Trust Company
Ass Muntant
Bellager
Econoers
Deutsches Bank of Berlin
Naval Commission
Projectile Company
Schmidt
von Papen
N R Lindheim
Carl Heynen
Wos
Aerie
Germany
Herr Schmidt
Projection Company
Henry Dissten & Sons, Inc
Philadelphia
Navy Department
Washington
United States
Bridesport Projectile Company
Germany's Project Armament Plans Revealed in 1918 Record
A wartime report details the Bridgeport Projectile Company identified as A and Herr Schmidt as B, outlining plans to secure powder and presses for shell production. The document notes financing suspicions, hidden identities, and contracts dated May 17 1918, with deliveries not to begin until January next year and total equipment costs around 717 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
U. S
Herr Schmidt
Heynen
Bridgeport Projectile Company
B. P. Co
Schmfit
Bridgeport
Great Britain
Bridgeport Projectile Company Ready to Start Operations
The Bridgeport Projectile Company plans to begin operations September 15 after securing $2,000,000 capital and completing three rectory buildings. Officers include Walter H. Knight as president, Charles Heynen as treasurer, and Carl Fover as lawyer and counsel. The project involves shrapnel production with new boring methods and guarantees on large steel orders, with international government interest and potential orders from Russia and England discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bridgeport Projectile Company
Walter H. Knight
New York
Charles Heynen
Carl Fover
Schweitzer to Buy Carbolic Acid in Massive Shipment
Special to The Washington Fest New York August 16 The World will pay tomorrow shows an agreement between American Oil & Supply Company Newark and Hugo Schweitzer acting for the German government to purchase 1 212 000 pounds of phenol from Hayden Chemical Company Garfield New Jersey on shipments beginning July 1 1915 through December 31 1915 and continuing January 1 to March 31 1916 at 1 0628 per pound for all deliveries in that period.
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B. P. Co
United States
Adna
The
du Pont Company
Rave
Aioe
Schweitzer
Washington
New York
Hugo Schweitser
A. D
American Oil & Supply Company
Corporation
Newark
State of New Jersey
Hugo Schweitzer
City
Vendes
Thomas A. Holtson
Edison
Hayden Chemical Company
Garfield
S.J
Bridgeport Projectile Company
Hugo Schmidt
Deutsches Bank of Berlin
Albert
von Papen
Army
SPECIAL NOTICES Lodge Meetings Society and Church Notices
Special notices advertise meetings and services with cheaper rates, offering door delivery and mail avoidance. Vendors promote renovations from bedding to mirrors, with calls for pickup and delivery and guaranteed quality services in the Branawick area and Capitol Renovating Co listings.
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Hox Springs
Capitol
7Th St
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Af Sar
U.S. Army
Whaedf A
Thiseiges Oilers
Mirabel Land
Dem
Diesigen Vortreter
Galéachalat Letinning
Evanns
Oronatein
Consultine
Enginsep der Electroblesching
Vay Cpe
Buffalo
Wobed Polger Des Festrestellt Wurder
Wardte
Aligestonen
Kegson
Pirnan
Castner Chesten Co. Furfale
Electrobleaching Gas Co
Coldachnid Detganing Cee Reatere Beiden Firmen and
Feirperrtanteach
Totztere
Deutsch, Wenheid Bol Dieser
Gunthet Megenciloween
Die Castner Clmpical Co
Hanenscheinend Yangtratigg Ver
Alno Gis Castner CO
Waenny
Fir Eisenbahn-Traneporteenen
Gexellschaft
Ablehnang
Orenstein
Ethaua Bisnerkel
Walterad
Ible
Engege
Tidgeley Blaner
Benstvin Sonsekt Dophald Vor
Wit Dke
Elektrobleaching Gen Co
Wit Duran Prieijenten
Kingsley, Am Abkommensz Tretten
Frankeeich Oder
England
Verhindert
Waltere Auafubp von Goua3lich
Etxa
Verhindsen
Kieineran Mengen
Heyden Chemical Company
Rae
Vendée Hall
Ebell
Thamas A. Edigon
American Oil, and Supply Company
WM. F. Hoffman
Preaguer
Forls
Ang
Ieee
Jett Si
Viereck
George Sylvester Viereck
New York World
Documenta
Dernburg
House of Commons
Wm F Hoffman
Hudson Street
Printers and Pubmakers’ Association
Aseo«Ation
Nassau Street
Litem
Synthetic Patents Company
Society of Chemical Industry
London Chemical Congress
Dr. Schweitee
New ‘York City
Ita
Herany
Bridgeport Shell
B P
Aetna
Spanish War Commission
Spain
Adtna
ITN
Louis Hese
Commission
Wilson & Mayers
Dally Pen
Lansburchebro
Watat
Niagara Falls
Luton Station
Bisquehanna Valley
Fipter
Herrisburg
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
R. R
Ste
Park & Tilford's
Huyler's
Loose Wirex
Annette Hodge
Fh. D
Branawick
Aus
Barger
Chas
Carlisle
Winth St
Reneral
Cosmopolitan
Leonard Rurel
Southcome
Bourne
Edward Turner
St. Nw
Olympia Bat Co
F St
Mayer CO
15Th St. N. W
Usare
Rover Honagnove
Byron
Adams
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