Rockefeller to Augusta Plans Another Large Gift to Education
New York reports indicate John D. Rockefeller, en route to Augusta, Ga., hinted at a future large donation to education or philanthropy while deflecting questions about specifics. He said he had matters of great public importance to discuss with his son and planned to visit his daughter in Augusta before returning to Lakewood. The exchange occurred as he traveled with his son and staff, while Mrs. Rockefeller remained home under a physician’s guidance.
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South
New York
John D. Rockefeller
Augusta
Rockefeller
Sen
Lakewood
Jersey City
John
New Yor
Cortlandt Siest
Gaich
Tak
Decision Against Kirkman in Habeas Corpus Case
The Judge Advocate General’s opinion, endorsed by Secretary Taft, holds Capt George W Kirkman must serve two cumulative sentences totaling an extra year at Fort Leavenworth. The federal case, seeking release, was brought from Washington and will have its final hearing before Judge John C Pollock on Thursday.
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Topeka
Kans
Iuur
George W. Kirkman
United Stated
Fort Leavenworth
United States
John C Pollock
Post Cards Must Conform To New Postal Size Rules
Postmaster General issues order on private postcard size limits three and nine sixteenths by five and nine sixteenths inches maximum. Cards must resemble government postal cards in form weight and paper quality and may be colored if address and postmark remain legible. Very thin papers may be attached if fully adhered. Cards with metal particles or similar substances are refused unless enclosed.
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Postmaster General
Government Post
Americans Had Divine Aid at Manila Battle
Special to The Washington Post from Chardon Ohio on March 4 reports Admiral Dewey responding to a relative about divine support in the war. He says the United States acted as God’s instrument to punish Spain for tyranny and that leaders felt remorse for taking life, though enlisted men largely sought revenge for comrades lost at Malate.
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Washington Post
Chardon
Ohio
Admiral Dewey
William H. Newberry
United States
Manila
United
Spain
Dianila Bay
Harriman For Steel Cars Sees More Rail Electrification
Harriman of the Harriman system visited the Interstate Commerce Commission, discussing railway modernization. He favored larger steel cars, predicted a gradual rise in electricity use in rail transport, and preferred a six foot gauge over the standard. He urged better cooperation with the government and law adherence. The ICC schedule includes April hearings on Harriman related testimony. The Justice Department may review evidence if ICC forwards it, but no action is planned now.
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Harriman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Firm
Father
Son
Jarksey City
Menosha
Fockefeler
EB. B. Harriman
Harriman Syatem of
Warrlman
New York
Department of Tustica
Department
Department of Justice
Spooner denies Harriman pact after retirement
Senator Spooner rejected rumors of joining Harriman interests upon leaving the Senate. He plans to spend most time in New York City as a prominent constitutional and corporation lawyer, while keeping Madison, Wisconsin as his home. Last night he attended a small dinner at Senator Elkins's residence with guests including H. Harriman and Senator Foraker.
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Spooner
Senate
Harriman
New York City
Constitutional and Corporation
Madison
Wis
Senator Spooner
Senator Elkins
H. Harrimzi
Senator Foraker
Troops Guard Sourth Court as Judge Heads to Jackson
Lexington March 4 Accompanied by a State guard company from Lexington and part of the Frankfort battery Judge William Carnes will travel to Jackson to preside at a special term to try Judge James Hargis for the assassination of Dr R D Cox A warning of possible courtroom violence was issued by Prosecuting Attorney A Floyd Byrd who said he would be killed if such a fight occurred Jackson is described as full of excited mountaineers and the danger to all involved is noted.
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Lexington
State Guard
Frankfort
William Carnes
Jackson
James Hargis
R D. Cox
Hargis
W. A. Young
A. Floyd Byrd
Byrd
Statue to Lafayette statue ceremony linked to US at Paris unveiling
Ferdinand W. Peck of Chicago, commissioner general to the Paris exposition in 1900, met with President Roosevelt about the July 4 Lafayette statue unveiling in the Tuilleries Garden. The statue, funded largely by schoolchildren pennies, aims for broad American representation at the ceremony. Peck also met Secretary Root, then a funeral notice follows for William Garvey, a Buffalo-transferred post office clerk, with Mass at St Patrick's Church. and Andrew Lauxman, a stone contractor, whose funeral was held at his home.
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Ferdinand W. Peck
Chicago
United States
Paris
Roosevelt
Lafayette
Tuilleries
Americana
Peck
Root
State Department
Pennsylvania Railroad Plans Retrenchment In Near Term
The Pennsylvania Railroad annual report shows 1906 east of Pittsburgh gross earnings at 146,239,892 with net operation of 46,494,233 and total net income after rentals at 35,674,200. West of Pittsburgh gross earnings reached 19,495,958 with net income after rentals at 10,185,877, and overall the company reports higher earnings and notes a policy to curb capital expenditures due to high money rates, labor costs, and taxes.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Jena
Maes
Nets
Snc
Hughes for Presidency Dominates 1907 Letters
A Southern Pines reader argues for Gov. Hughes of New York as the strongest 1908 Democratic candidate, noting his appeal crosses party lines and would fuse Democrats and Republicans in a winning administration. The writer cites Knox as a possible 1908 option and suggests Eckels and Shépard for a Democratic ticket, urging party cohesion and timely leadership.
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North Carolina
New York
Hidstor Post
Knox
Hughes
James H. Eckels
Chicago
Culberson
Edward M.shépard
Gldorge H. Lacey
Southern Pines
N. C
Henderson Overlooked Twenty Year Speaker David Henderson
Howard P. Seeds complains that The Post omitted David Bremmer Henderson of Iowa from a list of House service members serving twenty years and four year Speakerships. He notes Henderson served continuously twenty years and was Speaker for four years, a fact missing from the record of history.
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Post
House of Representatives
David Bremmer Henderson
Iowa
Annals of History
Howard P. Seeds
Washington, Mar
William J Weir Dies at 29 in District Service
William J Weir aged 29 son of Alexander Weir street cleaning department district died at 5 o clock yesterday evening at his father's home 45 BI street northwest of consumption He had been ill since July last year The funeral is tomorrow at 2 from the residence Burial at Grenwood Cemetery Survived by a five year old child his wife is dead
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Andrew Lauxman
Gales Street
Lauxman
Edward
John Laurran
William J. Weir
Alexander Weir
BI Street
Grenwood Cemetery
Mr. Weir
Brokers Rights Defined In Supreme Court Ruling
Philadelphia March 4 The Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling that a broker who sold 200 shares for a customer may buy stock in the open market to protect himself from losses. The decision notes stock jumps to high levels and shields brokers from having to locate the seller for each rumor.
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Philadelphia
Northern Pacific Railroad
Supreme Court
Plittsburg
Verson
Aeller
New York Cotton Prices Rally on Strong Demand
The New York cotton market rose to new highs with the clone steady and an estimated 226000 bales sold. Openings showed gains of about 7 to 12 points on higher cables, as bull support and covering boosted prices into the afternoon.
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W. B Hibbs & Co
New York Stock Exchange
Washington Stock Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
New York
Mar
Priers
New York Produce Prices and Receipts Report
New York market notes show steady butter and flour with mixed egg readings. State dairy items move within narrow ranges, with cheese and poultry prices listed and various commodities including cornmeal and molasses steady to quiet.
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New York
Pennsylvania
India
Aupar
Rio No 7
Gantos
Cotia Coffes
Cordova
Liverpool
Bermuda
Long Island
State and Western
Joesey
Vineland
Florida
Mail Loot Recovered in Chicago Stolen Cash Return
Chicago officials announced the recovery of 993 dollars of government funds stolen with other mail from a mail wax on Saturday night. Authorities withheld location and circumstances of recovery.
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Chicago
X—Ane Puma
Pennsylvania Railroad 1906 Annual Report Summary
The Board submits the 1906 annual report detailing gross earnings of 51,917,601, net earnings of 28,868,060, and substantial expenditures including extraordinary funds and car trusts. It notes funded debt at 191,551,270.82, inventory and securities holdings, and plans to issue up to 100,000,000 in additional stock or debt to fund capital needs. The report covers traffic gains, dividends at 6 percent, and investments in New York Tunnel Extension and other expansions.
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Wiadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Tha
Penonylvania Railroad
Gees
Amaetu
Toasehola
Harrisbore
Portamouth
Mt. Joy and Lancaster Railroad
Hale Norfolk and Western and Chesapeake and Ohio
Jesse of
U.N
New York
Pointeois Companies
Tals Tatter Association
Pennother
Cylvania Railroad System
Bupstanding
Sint
Nene Railways
Agass
Batroad
Eeberg Deford
Eric
GAR
Smmunl
Fittsburgh
Pennsylvania Company
Billliony
Calateral Trust
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Chicago
Loula Railway Company
Ava
Fromrana Las
Voniolia Railroad Company Slie
Terre Haute
Chicago and St. Louis
Torvan
Board of Directors
Courpsny
Betesre
Farex
Ben
Matt
New York Tunnel
Botoecy
Emirentey City
Vast rail expansion and leadership changes detailed in annual report
The document outlines extensive rail construction across the Main Line, West Pennsylvania divisions, and conjoined projects including Dugueame Way Elevated, York Haven to Glen Loch, Enola Yard, and tunnels under the Hudson. It reports skyrocketing tonnage from 77 million to over 101 million tons, asset growth with 198 locomotives and 23,808 cars added, and capital expenditures near 90.2 million dollars. It notes bond issues, use of car trusts, and a shift toward financing via short-term securities. Leadership shifts follow the deaths of Cassatt and Littie with Henry Price elected, and a committee investigating carrier ownership impacts is summarized.
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Dugueame Way
Pittsburgh
Geistein
Petersburg
Adasaburg
York Haven
Glen Loch
Enola
West Philadelphia
Delaware
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washiington Railroad
Trenton
Securit
Agwal Car Trust
New York
Peristpal of
Capitel
Western New York and Pennsylvania Railway
South Buffalo
Fitus
Burgh
Pennsylvania
Pltisturgh
Ete
Iron
Taat
Greeg
Meire
Hudson River
Weehawken
Manhatten
Harrison
Newark
Teavea
United New Jersey Division
Hackenisck
Borges
Eighth Avenues
Lots Island City
East River
Mulug
Hast
Vania Company
Fhiledetshis
Baltimore
Washington West
Jersey
Seashore
Girard Traxt_Comsystems
Banyan
Improrementa
Eper
Pew
Pena
York Haven and Rowena Railroad
United States
Cafeguarda
Judicial Unge
Tate Wnd
Camminres
Cassatt
eUinhtine Ie Posarstrauke Balesed Ageioe Hava MaGrea
Henry ©. Price
Little
Ches
Jancery
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Otte and Works
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Gen. Lafayette
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Houston
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Louisville
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Pennsyvania Steel Rolling Stock ‘Trust
Pennsylvania Bress
Pennsylvania Steel Equipment Improvement “Trust
Fssue
Pennsylvania General Freight Equipment Trust Associa
Inorate
Gyetem
Bolus
Employer’ Saving Fund
Pension Department
Fenalon Fund
Baler
Cumberland Valley Railroad Company
Fsi
Adelphia and Erie Raitrond Company
Allegheny ‘Valley Railwey Company
Eris
Amos R Littie
Alexander J. Casett
Thelang
Rix
Lows Neilson
Ion
Roomiss
James McCrea
Beiter
Lewis
Yao Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlante, Ga
CTHIG
RP. Andrews Paper CO
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la. Ave
Stumph & Lyford
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Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey
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