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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1907

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16

Brady Deal Inquiry Raises $965000 Check Question

A New York grand jury probes possible crimes in the Wall and Cortlandt Ferries case and the Metropolitan Securities Company purchase of the Wall and Cortlandt streets properties. Subpoenas extend to directors and executives connected with the Metropolis and Metropolitan Securities holdings as witnesses and potential defendants.

Borvial Ynashington New York Thiniry Wold Bahegnia Wail and Cortlandt Rhevis Ferries Ine Giscloayres Metropoli Inc Mortimer le Sehier OW Veee Thomas F. Ryan Richard W. Meade Edward W. Sayre

Provident Still Tied Up Amid Boardroom Tensions

A chaotic dispute at the Provident company sees executives clashing over debt, securities, and control. Woodruff notes the firm holds over a million dollars in cash and contemplates asset moves while directors refuse to yield a quorum. Rumors link bank investigations to missing notes and volatile deposits leveraged by stock holdings in the Merchants Exchange Bank.

Meade Et Tr Soc Yyler Sand Ihamines Re Tusorance Company Weinesdas Woodruff Woodrum Unicel States Woodrutt Hausard Dovars Ea Deen Wing Co Merchants Exchange Bank Ravirms Lite

Trusts Joke on Harriman and Steel Controversy

An inspection of the Teenerses Coal, Tron and Railroad Company property is led by officers of United States Steel Corporation. An upcoming election will choose new officers. Jukn Top ping may retain as chairman in advisory role. EM Hartman faces criticism for steel price maneuvers benefiting the Tennessee company over Steel.

Soerlai Workington Ceat York Ncw Teenerses Coal, Tron and Railroad Company United States Steel Corporation Alrectare Uiougn Jukn 3 Top Kneping Ceen Steel Corporation Tennesses Cos’ and Tren Company Tennesste Company Bessemer Iterive

Furnace Project Cost To Build By McKera Rocks

Pittsburgh contractors plan a beehive furnace at water’s edge near McKera Rocks suburb, with an estimated cost of 1 509 009 dollars. The project aims to advance industrial capacity and local employment in the suburb.

Tittsbursh Contractors al MeKera Rocks

Gold Shipments and Bank Engagements Across Cities

The Nov era report notes continued gold imports to the United States with major engagements by Mercantile Trust Company of St Louis for 80,000 and Till Role Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago for 100,000. Other banks including Heldebarh Helmer & Co and Leo ard Prerea move millions in gold. The National City Bank cancels a 1,000,500 London engagement and Bank of New York ties adjust. Pittsburgh and Chicago banks receive gold shipments while public funds transfer under Treasury instructions.

New York Tolis Europa Tmport Mercanie ‘Trust Company St. Louie Role Trust and Savings “Bank Chicago Lowe Engoes Heldebarh Cksl Hhelmer & Co Leoard National City Bank London Thn Teallne Londo Bank of New York Tayalo Guaranty ‘Trust Company United States Goldenix Naional Bank Sretsola Pittsburg Bank of Pittsburg Farmery Deposit National Bank Daelton National Bank First National Bank Tie Tevet and Savings Bank Tohidan Suropean

How Rockefeller Helped Move Large Circulation In New York

New York banks removed more than 9 million in new circulation as government bond shortages and high prices pressed. Rockefeller lent banks millions in bonds to secure deposits, aiding rapid substitution of government money for municipal and railroad bonds amid a financial stringency. Increased circulation and bond activity followed, with customs duty payment time extended to ninety-six hours to ease importer obligations.

Sporlal Washington Poat New York Thia City Ridgelyurass Comptrollea Uney Landa Faturday Secretary of the Treasury John D. Rockefeller Cor| Solynn W. Wickham Smith

Cotton Exports Rise Amid October Trade Totals

Tea month exports show 5025 bales of cotton valued at 0.80.54, up from prior period. Breadstuffs exports in ten months total 182,452,065, exceeding the previous year by 7.1 percent. Wheat shipments rise by 792.58 in value, while corn and other cereals decline. Provisions total 17% less, with miscellaneous items down 2.70.56, totaling 2,04.085 in value.

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Rich Companies Attacked In Receiver Bid In Arizona Firms

In New Jersey and Nevada a receiver petition was filed in the United States District Court today for the Comodated Arizona Smelting Company and the Arizona Stroking Company. Frank L. Crocker of New York seeks action claiming the firms are insolvent amid chaotic affairs due to attachments in Arizona. The application involves about 17 million dollars.

Trenton N. U Nev Julie Lanning United States District Court Arizona Smelting Company Arizona Stroking Company Frank L. Crocker New York Arizona

Regulations in New York Limit Skyscraper Height to 250 Feet

New York observers report city officials advancing a unanimous plan to cap new buildings at 250 feet. The Buildings Code Commission proposes integer standards, aiming to curb risky vertical growth after January 1. Fire experts supported a fixed height limit to prevent dangerous construction trends. Many tall structures currently exceed the proposed cap.

New York Magern

Shaw Surrengy Plan Would Let Banks Issue Extra Circulation

Secretary of the Treasury Besie M Shaw argues at the Chamber of Commerce dinner that elastic currency based on unsecured circulation is unworkable. He says banks could risk deposits and that only secured, bond-backed notes can be safely expanded, with careful Comptroller oversight and a 1 percent tax on extra issue.

Nety Haven Cons Forer the Treasury Besie M Shaw Chamber of Commerce Shaw Naional Banka

Alleged Bookmaker Bail Bond Filed After Cigar Stand Arrest

Emil Schulz proprietor of a Motel Johnsen cigar and news stand was arrested Saturday on a charge of making a hand melt on the races. He pleaded not guilty in Police Court and requested a jury trial, posting a 21 bond and being released. Attorney William Stewart later sought to cancel the bond, which would prompt rearrest and return to custody pending trial.

Furniahes Bond Emil Schulz Johnsen William Stewart Schulz First Precinct Lieut. Hartley Po-lce Court Schute

Legal Record of November 1 1907 proceedings and orders

The record details probate and equity actions before the United States Supreme Court and state courts, including petitions, appeals, and orders. It lists judges present, attorneys, and parties such as Heid, Lamper, and various petitioners. Proceedings cover writs of error, conduct of cases in the New York Contromtel Journal, and scheduled dates for further action.

Court of Appeals Deeds of Trust Hearing Listings

Long list of Equity Court and other case numbers with parties and attorneys scheduled for Wednesday November in Washington DC. Notable entries include McCermas v. Wotton, Diggs et al, Leveth v. Wernham, and Cephal Traction Company damages case. Attorney assignments and room numbers noted alongside dates of proceedings.

Supreme Court District of Columbia Equity Court NO James Clakaugh Amxigement Jeenaham Diggies Atvormeys Forres Maddox Westminster Davtays Hank Va Bilsill Columbia Haguetho Wilson & Barkedale É. H. Thomas Shemoas Bimmons Attamays

Stabbing Victim Fights For Life At Emergency Hospital

John Roymondis a railway labourer remains in a dying condition after a stabbing at an affray. Antonia Pan deils is in custody at the Elghth precinct station charged with the assault. Medical staff worked over Roymondis yesterday with little improvement noted last night.

John Roymondis Antonia Pandeils Elghth Rowmondis Jero

Sues Grocer for Opening Shop

Jacob M Foer filed suit in the District Supreme Court to recover 45000 inoutages against Williams Carley. He says he bought the grocery and perfume store at Latract northwest from the defendant on August 15, 103 and alleges the defendant agreed not to engage in business within ten squares. The plaintiff alleges Carley was busy near Twentieth and K streets soon after the sale. Servant Charged with Theft. Julia Smith colored twenty eight of 543 P street northwest is in custody at detention and will be arraigned in the Poles Court today. She is alleged to have stolen wearing apparel employed by Frank B Cresthwatty.

Equity Court NO Tuwtioa Weanaecuy Race Daver Attoraeye Billtho & Sith J Rhoden “and Wit Basta E Thaplen Wa Atinioe Combat Attereeys Lamber,McNamere, Te Lacey Vee Vashon Attorness Stertan Washington Market Brown Astacmers Beulth—Tirasy Gray Af Attorneye Dors 'Woodard Loaferve Loeferab West & Tompatare Campball Carrington Eirewit Pbstedolobla, Saltimvers Ab Aeli Ringtie Hatta Company Anoeaeye E Tettie B. Crump Dis- B. jacuwon—Moteoney & Plosiarstrict Supreme Court Cephal Tracton Company Attorneya J. We Taglmer U. J Maiber Elaos Zur Justics Anertan United “Sinten Bales Mi le Teave Adotpers Lam- Pere Tomas Avembir Dlackmuan Conable Bagley Bentes Dee Bate Grely Washington Gaillent Comner Barsabar Attorcest Guy Yossippie A. Douglas Annie St Bradlsg Mendes Canetnal Tostinn Baroerd Doltel Fates Jeakle Jekon Noreen Jacob M. Foer District ‘Supreme Court Willinms Carley Yoer Carley Waran Twentieth K Streets Iercony Julia Smith P Street Hovea Poles Frank B. Cresthwatty

Supreme Court reverses in Boyett case over state tribunal remedy

United States Supreme Court holds remedy lies with state tribunals in a Arkansas conspiracy case against white defendants who pasted notices and threatened black workers. Trial court reversed. no written opinion issued. Decision centers on Hodgeson case and race based conspiracy to deprive African Americans of labor contracts.

United States Supreme Court C. B. Boyett United States Arkansas Boyetty Arkansas ‘Amber Company United Syates District Court Jaach ‘Wen

Mandamus sought to dismiss railroad suit in New York

In a U S Supreme Court filing Attorney Roger Foster moves for leave to file a mandamus petition directing United States Circuit Judge Lacombe in New York to dismiss certain suits against 18 Metropolitan Street Railway Company and the New York City Hallway Company. The petition cites a judgment for 8000 dollars related to Paul Planovsky's death and claims the companies owe 5000 to F F Reisenberg and 55000 to Daniel Gallagher, arguing surety insufficient to guarantee payment of these claims.

United States Supreme Court Roger Foster New York Fiee Lacombe Metropolitan Street Railway Company New York City Paul Planovsky Sid St! Glao F. F. Reisenberg Daniel Gallagher Clafan Fae

Fights Rebating Fine and Supreme Court Review

Attorney A B Browne explained to the U S Supreme Court petition for a writ of certiorari in The Great Northern Railway Co case. The charge concerns rebates found by the U S District Court for Minnesota and upheld by the Eighth Circuit. The defense argues the Eskine law was repealed by the Hepburn railroad rate act, replacing penalties with imprisonment.

A.B. Browne Thin City Yenterday United States Supreme Court Great Northern Railway Company United States United States District Court For District of Minnesota United States Court of Appeals Eizhth Hepham

Chadwick Jewelry Seizure Case Reaches Court

The Supreme Court yesterday declined to dismiss The United States v Larkin. The issue concerns Collector Leach of Cleveland seizing jewelry pledged by Mrs Casgin L Chadwick in New York City to satisfy Ohio debts. The court paused action to allow merits review.

United States Supreme Court United States Larkin Leach Cleveland Tata Casgin L. Chadwick New York City Fartin Lesch Ohio

Wisconsin Commission Charges Two Railroads Over Cheese Rates

The Wisconsin railroad commission filed two identical complaints yesterday before the Interstate Commerce Commission, charging the Chicago and Northwestern and the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railways with excessive cheese carload rates from Wisconsin to Chicago. The cases mark a long-running dispute on cost and pricing. Also noted, Attorney General Bonaparte moved in the U.S. Supreme Court to advance the United States v Thayer on campaign contributions. Thayer, a Texas Republican committee member, faces related civil service issues. The court will recess for Thanksgiving. A theft report from 113 Gevents Street notes clothing valued at about 20 dollars stolen from a rear door.

Wisconsin Commission Interstate Commerce Commission Railroad ‘Commission of Wissin Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Raihway Company Wise Gaints Chicago Bonaparte Yesterany United States Supreme Court United States Edward Thayer Thayer Republican State Committee of Texas Internal Revenue Civil Service Robert Senet Gevents Street

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