Rockefeller hints at major gift before southern trip
New York reports say John D Rockefeller told reporters he might announce another large donation to education or philanthropy before traveling to Augusta, Georgia to visit his daughter. He declined specifics, joking the matter concerns matters of great public importance and saying his plans involve something beneficial to the public.
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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
From Topeka Kansas the Judge Advocate General's opinion on Capt George W Kirkman held his two year plus one year sentence at Fort Leavenworth to be cumulative rather than concurrent. Secretary Taft endorsed the view and the final hearing before Judge John C Pollock is set for Thursday this week.
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Topeka
Kans
Iuur
George W. Kirkman
United Stated
Fort Leavenworth
United States
John C Pollock
Post cards must be cards under new postal rules
The Postmaster General issued rules on private post cards limiting size to 3 9/16 by 5 9/16 inches maximum and 2 3/4 by 4 inches minimum. Cards must resemble government cards in form weight and paper. colored cards allowed if address remains legible. Thin attachments allowed if fully adhered. Cards with mass metal mica sand or similar particles will be rejected 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 reflecting on his Spanish-American War role. He cites belief that God used the United States to punish Spain and notes officers shared feelings of duty over killing. Enlisted men likely bore thoughts of revenge for Comrades killed in the Malta disaster.
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Washington Post
Chardon
Ohio
Admiral Dewey
William H. Newberry
United States
Manila
United
Spain
Dianila Bay
Cafeguarda
Judicial Unge
Tate Wnd
Camminres
Cassatt
eUinhtine Ie Posarstrauke Balesed Ageioe Hava MaGrea
Henry ©. Price
Little
Ches
Jancery
Harriman Sees Rail Electrification and Gauge Shift Talks
Harriman of the Harriman system met Interstate Commerce Commission officials discussing railroad modernization. He favored larger steel cars, predicted gradual use of electricity in rail transport, and argued for a six foot gauge over the standard four feet eight and a half inches. The ICC set April dates for Warriman hearing arguments, while the Justice Department may act on evidence if referred.
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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 denies rumors of alliance with Harriman interests upon retirement. He plans to spend much time in New York City as a noted constitutional and corporation lawyer, while maintaining his Madison Wisconsin residence. He attended a dinner at Senator Elkins last night 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 Sourt as Judge Travels to Jackson
Lexington reports Judge William Carnes will lead a guard from Lexington and part of the Frankfort battery to Jackson for a special term to try Judge James Hargis for the assassination of Dr R D Cox. Prosecution fears possible courtroom violence. Prosecuting Attorney A Floyd Byrd predicts he could be killed if a fight breaks out. 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 Lafayetter Peck in Roosevelt era unveiling plan
Ferdinand W. Peck of Chicago, commissioner general to the Paris exposition, urged broad American representation at the Lafayette statue unveiling in the Tuilleries Garden on July 4. He visited Secretary Root for arrangements and pennies fund raised by schoolchildren. Also reported are funerals for William Garvey in Buffalo and Andrew Lauxman, a 57 year old stone contractor in Washington, with survivor details.
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Ferdinand W. Peck
Chicago
United States
Paris
President Roosevelt
Lafayette
Tuilleries
Americana
Peck
Root
State Department
Pennsylvania RR Plans Retrenchment After 1906 Earnings Rise
The Pennsylvania Railroad reports 1906 east of Pittsburgh gross earnings 146.2 million, net operation 46.5 million, total net income 35.67 million after rentals and taxes. West of Pittsburgh gross 19.50 million, net operating earnings 10.19 million. total net income after investments and rentals rises. Directors cite high money costs, taxes, and labor costs prompting a policy to limit capital expenditures and focus on under way work.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Jena
Maes
Nets
Snc
Board of Directors
Courpsny
Nime
Betesre
NAMES HUGHES FOR PRESIDENCY IN 1908
Senator Knox is named as a potential 1908 candidate while Governor Hughes of New York draws rising support from Democrats. A reader from Southern Pines argues Hughes would cross party lines, predicting a Democrat victory if nominated, and calls for cohesive party leadership ahead of the national convention. The letter is dated 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 Twenty Year Speaker David Henderson
Howard P Seeds of Washington charges a 1907 Post article omits David Bremmer Henderson of Iowa who served twenty years in the House and was Speaker for four years. He argues historians should record Henderson among long serving members and former Speakers.
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Post
House of Representatives
David Bremmer Henderson
Iowa
Annals of History
Howard P. Seeds
Washington, Mar
William J. Weir Dies of Consumption at 29
William J Weir twenty nine years old son of Alexander Weir of the street cleaning department died at five o clock yesterday evening at his father's residence 45 BI street northwest of consumption. He had been ill since July last year. The funeral will be held tomorrow at two o'clock from the residence with burial at Greenwood Cemetery. He is survived by a five year old child and his wife is deceased.
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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
Broker's Rights Defined in Stock Protection Case
Philadelphia March 4 The Supreme Court upheld a broker’s right to buy stock in the open market to cover a short sale for a customer and to seek reimbursement from the customer’s party. The decision, citing a May 1801 rise, notes brokers need not locate the seller to repeat rumors before acting.
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Philadelphia
Northern Pacific Railroad
Supreme Court
Plittsburg
Verson
Aeller
New York Cotton Prices Hit New Highs Amid Trading Activity
New York cotton market remained active with prices at new highs as July neared 10 cents for the first time since January. Prices fluctuated with renewed bull support and covering, March at 9.60, May around 9.80, and July near 10.00 amid reports of strong demand, rumors of government data, and steady outside interest.
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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 Market Recap
New York market notes March 4 report steady prices across butter eggs and meats. Creamery and cheese categories show varied gains and declines with numerous state and western prices. flour, cornmeal, fats, and oils mix steady to unsettled. Potatoes and cabbage prices listed for several regional markets.
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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 Funds Recovery
Chicago authorities announced late today that $993 of government money stolen with other mail from a mail wagon on Saturday night has been recovered. Officials refused to disclose where or under what circumstances the money was found.
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Chicago
X—Ane Puma
DUFFY
Baer
Mink Whiskey Company
Pennsylvania Railroad 1906 Annual Report Highlights Growth
The Pennsylvania Railroad reports 1906 results with gross income of 51,917,601, net earnings after deductions of taxes, operating expenses, and rentals. It details funded debt of 191,551,270.82, securities held, and large capital expenditures on lines west of Pittsburgh, yard and track upgrades, and a New York Tunnel Extension project.
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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
Sint
Fis
Pnerh Zd Et
Thinanio
Naliway Bios
Eltinare
Ohio
Norfolk
Nene
Agass
Eeberg Deford
Eric
GAR
Ben
Matt
Botoecy
Pittsburgh
Emirentey City
Expansion and Finances Mark Major Rail Improvements Era
The report details extensive blueprints and costs for the Brilliant Branch elevated line along Dugueame Way, the Pittsburgh freight station and yard complex, and multiple double track freight routes including Geistein to Petersburg and York Haven to Glen Loch. It notes a large motive power expansion with 198 locomotives and 23,808 freight cars, total year expenditures around 90.24 million dollars, and capital versus income allocations. It references tunnel projects under the Hudson River, the Weehawken to Manhattan tube, and extensions tied to New York and Philadelphia regions, alongside corporate reorganizations and leadership changes following Cassatt’s death.
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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
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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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Manila Bay
Sourt
Gen. Lafayette
Roosevelt
P.R. R
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Uneeda
National Biscuit Company
Northern Pacific
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Continent
Great Britain
Japan
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Mit
Pennsyvania Steel Rolling Stock ‘Trust
Pensylvania Bress
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Trent
Fssue
Peninsylvan General Freight Equipment ‘Trust Associa
Fittsburgh
Pennsylvania Company
Billliony
Callateral Trust Cocufeatey
Redempion
Loula Railway Company
Ava
Voniolia Railroad Company
Slie
Terre Haute
Glneland
Chicago and St. Louis
Inorate
Gyetem
Bolus
Pension Department
Fenalon Fund
Torvan
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
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RP. Andrews Paper CO
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