Harriman May Seek Vanderbilt Board Power in NY Central Shakeup
The New York Central board faces a major overhaul as long time director E P Ruger and others retire or resign. Washington Post reports Harriman may target Senator Depew’s seat, with Ferger, Marrlean, and Brown among new appointees reshaping control of Vanderbilt linked interests. Oldest director Brown also elected, signaling a decisive shift in leadership.
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New York
New York Central Board
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HC Clark
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Marital Notices and Deaths from January Records
Fragmented obituaries and marriage notices list names such as Artie and Rolf King, with references to Berkele Springs, Auckland, and Washington. The text records weddings, deaths, and interment details, including dates in January and locations like St. Pauls, Cemetery, and public notices from various states.
Marriage and Death Notices Across Newspapers
The expressed memo notes marriage and death notices appearing in several papers including the Washington Post Providence Journal Rochester Herald Aero Hemtagt Louis Republic St Paul Pioneer Press Syracuse Post Standard and other listed publications. It emphasizes timely insertion without telegraphic delays and references multiple periodicals by name.
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Prinker Pitisburg
Povidence Journal
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Brown and Harriman Aim for Board Leadership in Rail Control
The article describes the transition of power within the railroad system, noting Alexander McDonald as an original Standard Oil ally and Brown’s election as president and director of several subsidiaries. It details Senator Depew remaining as chairman of the New York Central board and the allied lines, while Harriman is portrayed as ambitiously seeking the chairmanship, driven by memories of past rebuffs from the Vanderbilt era and his long control of Union Pacific.
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Miners Protest Sentences At UMW Convention
Indianapolis January 27 The United Mine Workers session grew stormy with accusations that President Lewis fraudulently obtained 7000 votes. The convention urged Congress to require jury trials in contempt cases, protest against AFL leaders Samuel Gompers and John Mitchell, and call for a U S Bureau of Mines and a deep waterway from the lakes to the Gulf built by the United States.
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United States
Swanson Speaks on Battles at Confederate Banquet
Gov Swanson of Virginia addressed the nineteenth annual Confederate Veteran Camp banquet at the Waldorf Astoria, praising Confederate heroes Jackson, Lee, and their soldiers while reflecting on the Civil War’s impact and the nation’s reconciliation efforts amid remarks by Taft and other notable figures.
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Henry W .Taft
Jit Ve Oho Society
Walter H Page
Jen O. Howard
Thomas F Ryan
Nathan Straus
John Temple Graves
Gov Swanson
Virgin
Presiot McKinley
Devail
Jackson
Lee
Railway Board Snubbed by District Electric Street Railway
The district electric street railway commission says two weeks after letters from the interstate commerce commission seeking information, no reply has been received. Officials have not announced steps if the companies refuse to comply. It is likely prosecutions may follow if the companies maintain defiance toward the interstate commission and the district subcommittee.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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New Office For Loeb In Taft Administration
The strong probability arose yesterday that William Loeb longtime secretary to the President will receive a Taft era appointment. He had been linked with the New York port customs post and the New York postmastership. The latest talk favors him as assistant treasurer of the United States in New York, with the George W. Teel Loeb nomination for assistant treasurer expected to be withdrawn due to opposition.
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William Loeb
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George 8 Tey Lo
Senate
Father John’s Medicine Praised By Pa Mother
Mrs John Jones of Yohogany Pennsylvania writes that her children Harry and Marie rarely caught colds after using Father John’s Medicine two bottles last winter. She says the remedy keeps throat and lung troubles away, contains no poisonous drugs or alcohol, and notes it has been in use for 50 years.
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Yohogbany
Police arrest of man linked to multiple break-ins in Fourth precinct
Richard Barnes, a 30 year old man, is believed responsible for several housebreakings. Police found many keys on him and recovered coins watches and a chain. He fled to a roof but was pulled down by officers and jailed. He claimed to run a grocery at Gessford Court and to hire at 407 A street northwest.
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Maryland Avenue Southwest
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Manhattan Coffee Mills
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Army Orders and Transfers Published for 1909
A detailed list of military personnel actions including promotions transfers resignations and assignments. Names such as Moreno Sanders and Pershing are noted along with dates and postings to the Philippines Mindanao and various coastal and artillery units.
Leverton & Co to Move to New Five Story Store
J L Leverton & Co, makers of women’s outer garments, will relocate from 1113 G Street NW to a new five story steel framed fireproof building across the street about March 1. The first four floors will house sales and the top floor will be alterations. removal sale to start soon with significant price reductions to clear current stock.
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New York
Compromise Reaches Brownsville Case In Senate
A proposed substitute to settle two year senate division on the Brownsville affair would appoint a commission of general officers to review reenlistment cases of discharged black soldiers. If no evidence ties an applicant to the Brownsville shooting, he would be restored to duty pending War Department review. Albany reports Gov Hughes withdrew Frederick A. Wallis as state insurance superintendent after criticism from Senator Grady.
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Prohibition Fight Advances in Texas Legislature
The judiciary committee reported a 6 to 1 vote, killing the senate provision for statutory prohibition in Texas. The statewide prohibition submission bill remains before the legislature, with debate ongoing in the senate. A provision banning sales within ten miles of schools also remains pending in the House.
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Navy officers orders and vessel movements noted
Surge 1 Stokes reported to the surgeon general Nass for special temporary duty in Washington DC. Assistant surgeon Huffman granted six months sick leave and resignation to take effect April 28, 1609. Vessel movements include Whipple arriving at Warnstant Enli ad Mayo, Vanutdel at Fhulace sig Selem, and Salled-Georgia sailing from Wasslites for Tangier. Nebashe departed from Marselties for Tangle.
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Catholics Under Flag Figures in United States and Territories
Catholic population figures under the United States flag total 22,444,40 in the US and territories. The United States Catholic count is 14,235,451 with additional Catholics in the Philippines Porto Rico and Hawaii bringing the grand total to 22,444,40 compared with 12,053,000 Catholics under the British flag.
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Licensed to Marry: a List of Clergy and Couples
A long, ordered list of planned marriages shows clergy members and fiancés from Maryland Virginia and Georgia. Names include Edgar Berliner 39 and Millia Wasserman 2, Reverends D Mcleod Woolman and Lilian Love 22, Alfred Hard img Crispino Amar 23 and Grossa Palezo 24, N Yasolf Witham and Rachael Earp 23, Joseph Shannon Willikkm 26 and Marle Thyson 24, Flora Oppenheimer 38 with David Melnick 46, Charles Molony 4 and Luelle Ambrose 24, Idabet V Collier 20 with Cooley 21, and many others from Montgomery Charles Legrand and Orange counties alike. The compilation lists ages and spouses across multiple counties, reflecting a broad tapestry of intended weddings.
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Berliner
Millia Wasserman
Louis’ Stern Willam S. Washington
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Martha B .Welsh
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D. Mcleod Woolman G Timory
Lilian C Love
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Alfrad Hardimg
Crispino Amar
Grossa Palezo
N Yasollf Witham
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Earp
Montgomery County
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Harrison
Marle
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A Hannan
David Melnick
Flora Oppenheimer
Louis Stern
Charles Molony
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Ambrose
Savannah
Yarelil Wille
Cooley
Dickeron
Idabet V. Collier
Leto Burrett
W. B Johnson
Deaf mute’s death by own action at city station
A New York man identified as a deaf mute and printer reportedly killed himself by throwing into an express train at Twenty Eighth Street station on Third Avenue during evening rush hours. Letters on Heerdt’s person suggested unhappy domestic life. notices in Post Want Ads tease free advertising for results.
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