Harriman evasive on tariff and Read ing Railroad control remarks
Railroad magnate EH Harriman dodges confirming Wall Street reports of Read ing Railroad control. He urges settlement of tariff and currency issues before railroad agitation and argues for closer government corporate cooperation to lower transportation costs. He cites currency costs rising 25 to 33 percent and praises a Colorado River dam closure as a major engineering feat.
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Harriroan
Reillreada
Mr. Harriman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lkely
Senator Depew Denies Reading Stock Sale at Meeting
Sen Chauncey M Depew returning to Washington from New York where directors of the New York Central and Lake Erie met denied that Reading stock had been sold to Harriman or Frick. He noted market movement hints at possible purchases but said no official discussion occurred. He and Mrs Depew planned Palm Beach stay then abroad.
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Ftaesf
Lona
Chauncey M.depew
Washington
New York
Directora
New York Central Railroad
EB. H. Harriman
E. €. Frick
Reading
New York Central and
Lake State
Washington Post
New York, Mar
Corey Will Not Resign From U S Steel Presidency
New York March 6 W and Corey deny rumors of resigning as president of the United States Steel Corporation on June 1. A statement says there is no truth to the report. Also notices travel and rail schedule details for Chesapeake and Ohio and Atlantic Coast Line regarding parlor car service to Virginia Hot Springs and Florida destinations with low rates and a thirty day validity.
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New York
W. & Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Corey
Virginia Hot Springs
Chesapeake & Ohio
Raiway
Washington
Jacksonville
Florida
Atlantic Coast Line
Reading stock surge sparks bear panic and coup rumors
The New York opening runs volatile with 2.86 million shares traded as Reading Steel rises after rumors of Frick Harriman control. Analysts note a bear panic and a possible cover squeeze, with 700,900 total transactions and Reading closing sharply higher amid wide price swings.
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Tola Py
Stock Exchange
Henry Crick
Bears
Erick
Florida
Philadelphia
Hartiman
Lake Shore
Wasserman Pool
Baltimore
Ohio
Harriman
Russia to Send Two Small Cruisers to Pacific
St Petersburg report states Russia will deploy two small cruisers from the Black Sea to the Pacific to deter Japan during the Siberian littoral fishing season beginning in April. The ships will transit with guns mounted under a private Turkish agreement as treaty talks with Japan continue amid mounting tensions.
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Russia
Pacific
St. Petersburg
Siberian
Iittoral
Black Sea
Tranelles
Turkey
Japan
Lessons in Love-Making from a University Sociologist
Chicago University Professor Charles Henderson urges expert instruction in courtship to curb hasty marriages and divorces. He cites betrothal by purchase, marriages for fortune, and alimony as signs of modern lovemaking decay, condemning flirting, boastful conquests, lavish gifts, and lack of parental training in courting without intent to marry.
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Chicago University
Uiges
Apoctel
Washington Post
Chicago
Mar
Charles R. Henderson
University of Chicago
Henderson
Anch Peils
Spooner Joins Hill Circle as Legal Advisor in New York
Minneapolis report says retiring Wisconsin Senator Spooner resigns seat and becomes Hill's personal representative. Headquarters will be in New York with annual salary of 59000. Roles include counsel and general adviser, influencing major railroad and money deals as Hill moves to announce on April 1.
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New York
Minneapolis
Minn
Jonu
Spooner
Wisconsin
United States Senate
M.D. Grove
Or. Brikiacen
Judes B. Young
W. R. Begg
the Great Northern
St. Paul
Wilkinson
Bege
Hin
Hill
Hil
Régi
New
La Follette Embarrassed by Stephenson Tie in Reform Clash
Special to The Washington Fest reports La Follette faces conflict with backing Stephenson over a Wisconsin Senate seat. The piece quotes a Milwaukee press summary accusing Stephenson of backing reform opponents and notes Stephenson’s wealth and recent financial support for the La Follette cause.
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Stephenson
Washington
New York
Milwaukee
Spoondr
la Follette
Isaac Stephenson
Senate
Millionaires’ Club
Wisconsin
Ida -Selection
Democratd
Denver
Pmarin
Izaac Stephenzon
Mrr
Wee
Jury holds scales in fatal Bywaters case defense decries morality
Culpeper Virginia reports closing defense arguments in the William F. Bywaters murder trial. Prosecutor Moore attacks the defendants and their sister Viola Strother while defense attorney John Lee counters with emotions and mental competency defenses. The packed courthouse and tense atmosphere reflect a lengthy trial as jurors prepare to deliberate.
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Culpeper
Mar
James
Philp “Strother
Orelock
Swith
William
Waters
R. Walton Moore
Jonn J. Lee
Micajah
Loo
Colt
Mr. Lee
Viola
Storm Over Salton Sea Delays Southern Pacific Trains
A storm over the Salton Sea flooded Inland Sea waves washed over railroad tracks damaging sections and delaying trains. Southern Pacific reports partial repairs by today and closures on routes including San Joaquin Valley and San Pedro Los Angeles and Salt Lake due to washouts and a San Fernandino tunnel landslide.
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Paso
Tex
Salton’ Sea
Southern Pacific
Los Angeles
Southern Pacific Company
Trom
Salton Sea
Colorado ‘River
Achegule
San Joaquin Valley
San Fernandino
San Pedro
Salt Lake
Tariffs Reform Dominate Harriman Page
Harriman advocates tariff reform and continues support for Redding Stock. Reports of a wild day at the New York Exchange and a court note on Strother Cage. References to Thaw’s mother stance and other social items appear across the issue.
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Harriman
Redding
New York Exchange
Strother
Gale
Beveridge
Ruef
Steptoe
Blot Assais
Chete
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Standard Oil
Grosvenor
W. Be Gurl
Path of Roses for Hughes at Purim Hall in New York
New York March 6 A path of roses will be strewn for Gov Hughes and his military party when they arrive at Madison Square Garden Wednesday evening March 13 to attend the Purim hall in aid of the Hebrew Israel Hospital. Over one hundred little girls will be stationed at the main entrance awaiting the governor and as $1 000 electric lights blaze forth they will lead the way to his box strewing roses.
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New York
Gov. Hughes
Madison Square Garden
Purim Hall
Heth Israel Hospital
Florida Fights Gale In Atlantic Stormoff Cape Henry
A powerful gale drives ships off shore with the cruiser Florida testing turret life safety. Wind peaked at 56 mph near Cape Henry, easing later. Aragon drifts near Virginia Beach as machinery fails. Florida and Aragon faced rough seas but reported no serious mishap amid the voyage.
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Aragon
Virginia “Beach
Sycelal
Washington Post
Norfolk
Dteast
United States
Florida
Virginia ‘Capes
Cape Henry
Capa
Massimini Stricken In Rome Chamber Stroke Strikes Finance Chief
Rome reports Signor Massimini, the finance minister, felled by apoplexy while in the Chamber of Deputies. Doctors link the stroke to injuries from a 1900 royal train wreck Massimini survived after King Humbert's funeral voyage. King Victor Emmanuel aided rescuers at the wreckage where Massimini was pulled from debris.
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Rome
Signor Massimini
Chamber of “Deputies
Massizhini
Humbert
Victor Emmanuel
San Salvador Minister Heads to Washington on Mission
San Salvador Finance Minister Federico de Mggta prepares for a diplomatic mission to Washington to replace the outgoing Minister Lopez Mencia in President Fleura’s cabinet. An Oriental rug sale at Siyan's on G Street runs today with Persian rugs offered at low prices, advertised as a good opportunity to purchase.
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San Salvador
Vederico Mggta
Public Credit
Oh. A
Washington
Manuel
Lopez Mencia
Senorogia
Fleuera
Siyan’s
Mesers, Siosa & Co
Thaw Mother Testimony Shocks Jury in Murder Trial
Mrs. Thaw, Harry Thaw’s mother, took the stand and described his change after Paris, his marriage to Evelyn Nesbit, and concerns about heredity. Justice Fitzgerald paused to read her remarks before she concluded a moving, concise account that may influence the jury as District Attorney Jerome pressed questions on Thaw’s finances and past relations.
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New York
Harry “K. Thaw
Stanford
White
Jerome
Thaw
Ance Tate
Justice Fitzgerald
Harry
Ufe
Pittsburg
Delmas
Mr. Jerome
Harry Thaw
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