Hill and Morgan deal alleged as $24 million gain
Philadelphia reports claim that James J Hill and associates profited from Northern Pacific reorganization, boosting stock value from 34 to 156 million and paying large dividends. Federal inquiry led by Frank Kellogg may probe the Hill Morgan syndicate and losses to bona fide holders.
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Hill-Morgan
Commission
Washington Post
Philadelphia
James J. A
Northern Pacific Railroad
Hhmi-Morgan
Northern Pacific
Kellogg
Frank B. Kellogg
James J Hill
Great Northern
Hill
Anti Tipping Bill Dies In Missouri Senate
The Washington Post reports in Jefferson City Missouri that House bill No. 3 the anti tipping measure failed in the Senate by a motion for indefinite postponement.Dr Alfonse Tubbs of Gasconade originated the bill after a restaurant incident and Joshua Jackson the Madison House waiter influenced the defeat with a lengthy Senate committee statement.
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Washington Post
Jefferson City
Senate
Senator McDavid
House
Alfonse Tubbs
Negro Walter
Jr. Tubbs
Dr. Tubbs
Joshua Jackson
Madison House
Softerson City
Bailey denounced in House over inflammatory remarks
Austin February 2 The Bailey Investigation aftermath dominated the House as representatives denounced Senator Bailey for the language he used toward his opponents. Representative Sam Johnson called him wilful malicious and premeditated. Senator Bailey departed for Washington tonight.
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Austin
Tex
Bailey
Rose
Sam Johnson
Briley
Washington
Pardon Plea for Innocent Delaware County Man
The State Board of Pardons today recommended pardon for William Plorger, a Delaware County prisoner, claiming innocence after he pleaded guilty to assaulting a seven year old girl and receiving a life sentence. The girl’s later story proved unfounded, and authorities had urged a guilty plea for safety.
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Columbus
Wiv
Board of Pardons
William Plorger
Delaware County
Pio
Plogger
Factory Owner Shoots Self After Fire At Nokling Plant
Five workers narrowly escaped death by suffocation when a fire partially destroyed the John Schaber Picture Nokling factory in Cleveland. Owner Schaher collapsed, was treated, then shot himself with a revolver, saying he was too old to begin anew. his condition was serious. The damage was estimated at sixty thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
John Schaber
Schaher
Two Women Cremated in Brooklyn Apartment Fire
Nellie Regan age 39 and her mother Mrs Mary Regan age 68 were burned to death in their Brooklyn apartment today. Husband Peter Regan was severely burned while trying to help. The younger Regan's clothing caught fire from the kitchen range.
Investigating Harriman Era Bonds and Alton Financials
Testimony in a railway inquiry reveals bonds issued by a syndicate to themselves at 65, with $22 million in bonds moved to financing and dividends paid to Kuhn, Loeb & Co. Directors Harriman Stillman Schiff and Gould pressed on asset figures, capitalizations, and the handling of car trust certificates amid claims of improvised additions to capital and capitalized expenses.
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Hilliard
Pdt
Alton
Rock Island
Harriman
Felton
Mr. Harriman
United States Trust Company
Messrs
Stillman, Schiff
Gould
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Ihe
Kellogg
Chicago and Alton
Joliet and
Chicago
Hillard
Chicago and Aston
Joliet
Harriman Party
Lovett
Lovet
Lane
The
Railroad
Railway’ Company
Lewis Stanton
St. Louis
Peoria
Northern
Mahl
Harriman Lines
Mehl
Union
Eastern League approves 1907 schedule amid protests
New York February 28 Eastern League clubs endorsed the 1907 playing calendar after some members pressed for date changes. President P T Powers named umpires B Cusack C Owens J Hoffner J B Conway Hugh J Rorty and Thomas B Kelly for the season. Montreal was ordered to pay 1000 and Hill will play there this season after waivers failed on Third Baseman Hunter Hittor.
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Rittledge
E. L
New York
P. T. Powers
B. Cusack
Chicago
C. B. Owens
Englewood
Crank at White House Detained as Disturbed Visitor
A man calling himself John Beetle tley from Wilkes-Barre Pa was captured at the White House last night after seeking to meet the President's family. Officers described him as incoherent and mentally deranged saying he was an angel at times. He was placed in a cell for psychiatric examination.
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Jotn Beetley
Wilkesbarre
White House
Hessi
Harriman Financing Prompts Public Debate on Roosevelt
The Harrisman testimony stirs memories of Credit Mobilier and Gould ventures as observers speculate on a potential Roosevelt candidacy. Debates focus on railway syndicates and the Equitable case, with fears that public confidence in railroad securities may dwindle after this investigation.
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Holland
Philadelphia
Credit Mobilier
Jay Gould
Ene
A. Burton Hepburn
Harriman
Vanderbilts
New York Central
Commodore
Aittle
Roosevelt
United States
Andrew Jackson
United States Bank
Equitable Life Assurance Society
James H. Hyde
Harrimaen
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mississippi
Sheridan Breaks the 56 World Record at Troy Meet
Five thousand spectators watched at the Second Regiment Armory as Martin Sheridan of the Irish American Athletic Club New York set a new world mark in the five pound weight for height with 16 feet 7 inches. A miscount in the two mile run by Bowhiag of the same club cost him a potential world record, as he led by eight seconds before the tape halted his race.
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Washington Post
Troy
Second Regiment
Martin J. Sheridan
New York
Stock broker suspended six months for clause breach
Henry M. Post, floor member of Post Bros. & Co. at 43 Exchange Place, is suspended from the New York Stock Exchange for six months for violating exchange rules by carrying an account for a clerk employed by another firm without the employing firm's knowledge. The incident signals a potential broad halt on a common practice. Post says his firm used a private wire for stock exchange orders and that two orders for a clerk were routed through that line. after discovery, firm orders were separated. Post Bros. & Co. will continue business, but Post cannot trade on the exchange directly.
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Washington Post
New York
Henry M. Post
Post Bros. & Co
Exchange Place
New York Stock Exchange
Well Street
Post
Stock Exchange
Postaid
Lir Post Bros. & Co
Notable Hotel Guests Across Cities In 1900 Era
A list of prominent guests staying at major hotels in New York Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond and other cities includes J W Trout A G Winthrop J T Cartelyou and many more with stays at Metropol itan St James Shoreham Ebbitt New Willard Arlington Raleigh and National hotels. The roster spans numerous states and foreign visitors with many individuals linked to St James and other named establishments.
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Charles TL. Worth
Ti. Stier
D A. Ford
National
H- Charlesman
H. Bankinpix
J. N. Clark
J. Randolph Ford
W. A. Butler
Wh.creamer
St. James
Curtis
Wite
Lane HR. Robinson
Misa Ruth Robinson
Stanley Ward
W. D. Dutrow
Leo von Rosenberg
John Arbuckle
Albert Shaw
A. ‘W. Harlan
New Willrnd
H.W. Lewis
E. P James
Jacques Cohen
Regent
Philadelpia
Tukan
Raleigh
C. A
Metropolitan
Mitchell
R. W. Beaumont
Wits
Eastwlet
I. H. Moras
Charles Hawley
Thomas
Harper
Ebbitt
Pittsburgh
J. Crocker
W. F. Walsh
Simon
Burns
Nations
Wiss Ilzabeth John
W. B. Chapman
ES. Reldy
B. F. Purmame
Roy A. Pumame
D. Hunter
C. J. Wilson
New Willard
Richmond
Charles B. Brouner
J. F. Walah
Julian Guan
HA. Sampson
John L Munce
David A. Abulee
Alabama
Claude H. Hitt
Mobile
HL Dryer
Bemingham
California
Cod
Porter
San Faneelsea
Lt Plummer
Lou ‘Angelea
Sidney V. Smith
Misa Smith
San Francisca
Mies
Mma Conry
AL. F. Con Ry
Mize
Coney
Los Angeles
Connecticut
George E. Curt
E. J. Waeods
Norwalk
Louis Ready
New Haven
Alden Solntans
Bout
Higes
H. L Hayden
New’ Haven
Rev
C.B. Bullock
Stratford
Guorgia
Charles H Fuller
Macon
J. Tisak Hawall
Madson
John E. Dinalion
Miriam Donelson
Bainbridge
Illinois
Miu
Wot. Alexander
Oak Park
Wilhem Heatht
Oregon
Michigan
William F. Ne
Parhall
A. W. Chafee
Plymouth
Grabrowaky
Pontize
Oo Shaw
Detroit
Wiliam Judson
Judson
Grand Rapido
Shoreham
Minnesota
A. R. Stau
Maukat
Netlonat
George H. Partridge
Mics
Partridge
Minneapolis
Missouriag
W. Brooks
Kansge City
L. B. Witeon
St. Louis
New Jersey
L Fellown
Youngstown
Metropoten
Hartman
Cleveland
Mia
G. Dawes
Marietta
Arlington
Ben Feninger
Charles E. Ganner
Toledo
A Zeckendorf
Cincinnati
George D. Copeland
Marion
Pennsylvania
M. H. Stebbing
Wellahere
A. T. Schenck
Reading
William F. Abel
Bridgewater
D. Jones
Somerset
David Brodheld
T. Matteson
Providence
Tennessee
Lewis
Duncan
Chattsnooge
Virginia
J. P. de Berry
Norfolk
D. @ Strickler
Laray
Nited States Navy
G. H. Laird
Metropolt- Unne de Bickley
B. Kt. Brace
James
J. BR. Wayne
Paris
Richard Rathton
Dublin
Household Decoration Talk at Misa Maceira’s School
Mrs William H Holmes speaks at 4 30 this afternoon on the periods of decoration from Louis XVI to American Colonial at Miss Maceira’s School for Girls 1328 Nineteenth Street. Slides will accompany the program.
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Uis
Wiliam H. Holmes
Misa Maceira
School i Girls
Nineteenth Street
Future of the Railways Yoakum Sees Growth Despite Sentiment
Chicago February 24 B F Yoakum chairman Rock Island railway executive committee arrived from New York. He said anti railway agitation will retard but not stop development and improvement of roads. Also reports Wallace wins fourth pool match at National Hotel and Philadelphia cricket team vs Bermuda Army and Navy Club score. Commissioners meet infantry basketball tonight at 8.
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Raf. Yoakum
Chicago
B. F. Yoakum
Rock Island
New York
Mr. Yoaburn
Spied on Mrs Norton in scandalous New Haven trial
Private detective Louis J Webb testified in a Hartford Superior Court divorce case that he observed Mrs Josephine Norton with George Jenkins and other companions in Hartford and New Haven. He claimed multiple sightings from rooftops and a keyhole view, including embraces at Poli theater and near Bushnell Park.
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Washington Post
New Haven
Conn
Louis J. Webb
Josephine Birney Norton
Superior Court
Yale Scientific School
Europe
Norton
Hoe
Jenkins
Hartford
Mrs. Norton
Greensward
Casey Beach
Webb
Harvard
Frank
Yale
Washington Athletic Association announces partial schedule
The Washington Athletic Association reveals an incomplete 1925 schedule with two out of town trips to Baltimore to face Mount St Joseph's and Clifton Athletic Club in Virginia on Decoration Day. Home dates include George Washington at Van Ness Park and Georgetown matches. Bedell leads in duckpin standings as semi finals approach.
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Washington Athletic Association
Baltimore
Uut St. Joseph's College
Clifton Athletic Club
Gufton
George Washington
Croghan
van Ness Fark
Emerson Tnsttute
Georgatown Frepa
Georgetown Field
Army and Navy-Prepa
Cleveland Park
Mount St Joseph's
Tr Battin High
Se Clifton Athletic Club
Clifton
Bedell
Raset
Tai Ang
Ge rman Saengerbunds Rout Florists In District League Showdown
The Saengerbunds dominated last night on their home alleys, walloping the Florists to move toward clinching the District League title. Krauss led with a 216 three-game average, raising his season mark to an all time high, while Allison trailed with strong steady play. Litchfield topped the Fat Men's League with standout scoring as Philadelphia swept St Louis and B M Shop beat Gun Shop.
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Saengerbynds
Florists
Krauss
Allison
Arausg
Plite Printers
Philadelphia
St. Louis
B. M
Navy Yard
T ‘Wo
Gun Shop
Litchfield
Lasker and Marshall to Play Ninth World Match at Arlington
The chess masters Lasker and Marshall will play a ninth world championship game in Arlington's convention hall at the Arlington Hotel next Saturday. The pair have split eight games so far with Lasker four wins and four draws, and they previously faced off in New York Brooklyn and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Lasker
Marshall
Lasker
New York
Aoklyn
Philadelphia
Washington
Arlington Hotel
Saengerbunds Triumph in Three Wins Amid Philadelphia and St Louis Games
The Saengerbunds clinched three decisive victories as Philadelphia defeated St Louis and Gan Shop edged closer to a pair of wins. Key players from Philadelphia and St Louis led scoring runs, with Gan Shop benefiting from strong defense to push toward two more wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
St. Louis
B. M. Shop
Gan Shop
Garrison's Alleys Duel At Toq Night
Local alley league notes show Garrisona facing Oriental and Royal alleys amid a roster of teams including Lonaburgh vg PB Co Sphraugh's alleys Setfaernre be and Palace alleys. Commissioners face unknown rivals as Company L and Company M contest Palace venues.
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Garrisona
Oriental
Garrison's
Lonaburgh Vg PB
Sphraugh
Allieya
Royal
Commissioners
Palacy Allere
Company L. Ya
M. Palace
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Edna Burs
Eighth Street
Lee
First Precinct
L Street
Burs
National Rifles Armory
Miss Mack
Miss Burs
Montreal
Wilkesbarre Man
Angel
Anested
Jack Ala
Sheridan
Future OF the Railways
Infantry
Washington Light Infantry
iKodel
Saengerbunds
Jones
Gorman
Agriculture
Litchfud
Duck
Kappler
Bontnis
Milt’ Baer
Georgetown
Stengers
Ast
Adlion
Sou
Cottinnss
Bordine
isilSheater
Ae Kraus
Simmons
Grist
McLentwr
Bekutein
Ata
Navy Yard League
Gam Shop
Ower
la Burnet
Woortsi
Rigby
Kate Hewa
Pwatterboro
Utehfield
Baer
Herrot
Meggett
Otats
Boninis
Ist
Dobberts
Calento
Clarke
Hooper
Coatesto
Chess
Black District League
Daily and
Sunday Post
Clever Post
Post. i
Weahtapten
P.O. Box
Werner
Albuquerque
N. Mex
B. Alexandr
Ad. A .F
C. BR. Benning
Fes
Staunton
Frederick McE
Unperville
Lexington
D. A
H.T. Bluertont
L. G F
Brookland
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