Rockefeller Secrecy Marks Hunter for Augusta Visit
John D. Rockefeller, en route to Augusta, Ga, hints at a further large donation to education or philanthropy. He says he has matters of great public importance to discuss with his son and declines to discuss the Harriman inquiry, sharing only plans to visit his daughter and grandchildren before returning to Lakewood.
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Rockefeller
South
New York
John D. Rockefeller
Augusta
Sen
Decision Against Kirkman in Habeas Corpus Case
Topeka report states Judge Advocate General opinion, endorsed by Secretary Taft, holds Capt George W Kirkman must serve two consecutive years in Fort Leavenworth instead of concurrent terms. Final hearing scheduled 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 Be Cards Post Office Sets Size Rules
Postmaster General issues new rules for private mailing cards requiring unfolded cardboard cards between two and three quarters by four inches and up to three and nine sixteenths by five nine sixteenths inches They must resemble government cards in form weight and quality Colors allowed if address and postmark remain legible Thin papers may be attached if fully adhered No mass particles or metals allowed unless enclosed in envelopes.
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Postmaster General
Government Post
Americans Had Divine Aid In Manila Battle Letter
Special to The Washington Post from Chardon Ohio on March 4 reports Admiral Dewey replying to a relative about divine intervention. He states the United States acted as God’s instrument to punish Spain and that human motives varied among officers while enlisted men felt revenge for comrades killed in the Maltese disaster.
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Washington Post
Chardon
Ohio
Admiral Dewey
William H. Newberry
United States
Manila
United
Spain
Dianila Bay
Harriman Sees Electric Rise in Rail Transport
Harriman of the Harriman system pressed for closer rail cooperation with the Interstate Commerce Commission. He favored larger steel cars and predicted a gradual shift to electricity in railway work while advocating a six foot gauge over the standard. He said railroad men aim to obey laws and seek better understanding with government authorities. The commission set hearings for April. The Justice Department may act if the evidence is forwarded, though no proceedings are planned now.
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EB. B. Harriman
Harriman Syatem of
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harriman
Warrlman
New York
Department of Tustica
Department
Department of Justice
Spooner Denies Harriman Pact After Senate Career
Senator Spooner rejects rumors of allying with Harriman interests after retirement. He plans to spend time in New York City as a noted constitutional and corporation lawyer while keeping a Madison Wisconsin residence. He attended a small dinner at Senator Elkins's home 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 to Guard Sourth Court Case in Kentucky
Lexington dispatch says Judge William Carnes will travel with a guard to Jackson to preside at a special term over the trial of Judge James Hargis for the assassination of Dr. R D Cox. The danger of a courtroom clash is warned by Prosecutor A Floyd Byrd and Hargis’s lawyer W A Young with Byrd predicting he would be killed if such a fight occurred. Jackson is described as full of excited mountaineers.
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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 unveiled on July Fourth plans
Ferdinand W. Peck of Chicago, U S commissioner to the Paris exposition, met President Roosevelt about the Lafayette statue unveiling in the Tuilleries Garden on July 4. The Americano statue, partly funded by school children penny contributions, aims to showcase broad American attendance at the ceremony.
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Ferdinand W. Peck
Chicago
United States
Paris
Roosevelt
Lafayette
Tuilleries
Americana
Peck
Root
State Department
Pennsylvania Railroad Nets Rise on East and West Lines
The annual report shows 1906 net earnings from operation of 46,494,233 on east lines and 17,877 on west lines, with total gross income 51,917,60 and net income for the year 35,674,200 after rentals and taxes. Directors warn against further capital expenditure due to high money costs and rising taxes, advising restraint and completion of ongoing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Jena
Maes
Nets
Snc
NAMES HUGHES FOR PRESIDENCY
North Carolina Democrat favors New York Republican governor James H. Hughes for president in 1908. The writer notes Senator Knox as a possible candidate and discusses party unity, nominating Eckels for president and Shepard or Culberson for vice president as a Democratic administration goal. Southern Pines, N C March 1, 1907.
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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 as Long-Serving Speaker Honored
Howard P. Seeds protests in Washington that David Bremmer Henderson of Iowa is omitted from the list of House members who served twenty years or more and who held the Speakership, noting Henderson served twenty years and four years as Speaker. The Sunday Post article is challenged for historical accuracy.
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Post
House of Representatives
David Bremmer Henderson
Iowa
Annals of History
Howard P. Seeds
Washington, Mar
Death of William J. Weir at 29 in District residence
William J. Weir son of Alexander Weir from the street cleaning department died yesterday at his father’s home 45 BI street northwest of consumption. He had been ill since July last year. Funeral tomorrow at 2 from the residence. Burial at Grenwood Cemetery. He is survived by a five year old child.
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William Garvey
Buffalo
N. Y
Andrew Lauxman
Gales Street
Lauxman
Edward
John Laurran
William J. Weir
Alexander Weir
BI Street
Grenwood Cemetery
Mr. Weir
Supreme Court rules brokers may buy stock in market for protection
Philadelphia March 4 The Supreme Court affirmed a Pittsburgh ruling on broker rights after selling short 200 shares for a customer. Facing rising Northern Pacific stock, the broker could purchase enough shares in the open market to cover and protect himself, not needing to locate the seller for every rumor, as the stock jumped to record levels.
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Philadelphia
Northern Pacific Railroad
Supreme Court
Plittsburg
Verson
Aeller
New York Cotton Prices Rise in Active Market Record
The New York cotton market opened with a small gain and steadily advanced, reaching new highs as July briefly crossed the 10 cent mark. Bull support and covering kept the market firm, with sales estimated at 226000 bales and rumors of a government report expected later this month shaping activity.
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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 Across Commodities March New York
Market report from New York lists steady butter and flour with mixed quotes for eggs poultry and meat. Notable items include state dairy and western imitation creamery prices, cottonseed oil at 4. COFFEE quiet and sugar near full refining levels, and varied potato and cabbage quotations across regions.
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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 says $993 found
Chicago authorities announced that $993 of government funds stolen with other mail from a mail wagon on Saturday night has been recovered. Officials refused to disclose location or circumstances of recovery.
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Chicago
X—Ane Puma
DUFFY
Pennsylvania Railroad 1906 Annual Report Summary
The Pennsylvania Railroad reports 1906 results with gross income of 51,917,601 and net earnings after deductions of 25,674,800. It details funded debt decline to 191,551,270 and securities valued at 304,989,710 in other corporations. Capital expenditures focus on tracks, yards, and equipment under a major car trust program and New York Tunnel Extension costs.
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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
Ben
Matt
New York Tunnel
Botoecy
Emirentey City
Vast 1906 rail expansion plan detailed for Main Line and successors
A lengthy corporate report outlines major construction and equipment increases across the Pennsylvania system. It cites new elevated lines and yards from Pittsburgh to New York, double track freight routes, Enola Yard work, and the Hudson River tunnel project. Capital expenditures total about 90.24 million with large shifts to capital accounts, plus substantial bond issues and a temporary loan arrangement. The document also notes leadership changes and the deaths of key directors, confirming ongoing governance adjustments.
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Terre Haute
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Chicago and St. Louis
Dugueame Way
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
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Tak
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Menosha
Fockefeler
Kirkman
War Department
the Humane Society
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Weuse
Alexander Ah TP
Indl N. Schooley
John Siat Fox
Yale Laundry
Otte and Works
New York Ave
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Sourt
Gen. Lafayette
P.R. R
Henderson
Uneeda
National Biscuit Company
Northern Pacific
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Groza
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Boston
Houston
Memphis
Blewy
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Louisville
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France
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Japan
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Penonylvania Railroad
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Sovesel
Harriburg
Portsmouth
Mt Jor
Lancaster BR
Feaga
U. WJ
G. Ca
Penneylegate Company Deposit Ae
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
Torvan
Baler
Cumberland Valley Railroad Company
Fsi
Adelphia and Erie Raitrond Company
Allegheny ‘Valley Railwey Company
Board of Directors
Courpsny
Nime
Betesre
Eris
Cafeguarda
Judicial Unge
Tate Wnd
Camminres
Cassatt
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Henry ©. Price
Little
Ches
Jancery
Amos R Littie
Alexander J. Casett
Thelang
Rix
Lows Neilson
Ion
Roomiss
James McCrea
Beiter
Lewis
Yao Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlante, Ga
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RP. Andrews Paper CO
Incorporated
la. Ave
Stumph & Lyford
Mass
Ave
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey
Hbehive
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