Answers to Fish Alleged Misused Funds
John Jacob Astor and Cornelius Vanderbilt assert that Stuyvesant Fish used his power as president to advance personal interests and secure unprofitable contracts. Demurrers and bills of exceptions to an injunction were filed in Cook County Superior Court. The filing includes separate answers from John Jacob Astor, John W. Auchinloss, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and J. M. Harahan amid tangled interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jacob Astor
Comelines Vanderbilt
Fish
Chicago
Demurrers
Bill
Stuyvesant
Tilwels Central Railroad
Ted
Cook County
Jaho Jack Astor
A.C. Yinka
John” W. “Auchineluss
Corneliua Vanderbilt
J. ‘Ft
Hatlroad
Time Central
M. P
Shely
Milneis Gentral
Harriman
Gozlet
Peabody
Union Parmé Railroad
Missouri Packie Railway Company
Tllinois Central Railroad
Upton Paclfle
Southern Pacific
J. J. Antor
A. G. Hacksratt
J. W. Aculinetoss
Cornelius Vanderbilt
J. T. Harahan
J.T. Harahan
Stuyvesant Fish
Jminole Central Teaitroad
E H. Hartiman
Board of Directors
Plah
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Railroad Securities Company
J 14
Edward H. Harriman
Robert W. Goelet
Charion A. Peabody
Union Pactic Railroad Company
Interstate Commerce Committee
Mr. Fish
Derry and Donaldson Death Notices From 1907
A sequence of death notices and funeral announcements from a Washington DC area paper dated November 1907. Entries include Derry, Donaldson, Hickey, McCullough, and Moffatt families with details on dates, times, residences, and churches, plus memorials and Knights of Columbus notices. Names include Robert E McCullough, Elizabeth Adams Moffatt, and Susan Havemeyer among others.
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Derry
Ans
James J
Jath Thomas
Deery
Hee Ipto
Rusdall Avenues
Langdon
D.C
BU Olivet
Donaldson
Warrwwek P. m
St ‘Nis
Sivtkensi Elrest Marchwest
Robert I Donaldson
P Ungering
Stivens
Ghorgh Ie
Rickay
Pelowd
Husbad
Seslie
R Hickey
John J. Ruckennarst
St M Streat_aouthwest
St. Teentae's Church
Selena
Philadelphia
McCullough -Suidenly
Robert E
John
Mary
McCullough
Aloysian ‘Chura
St. Aloysius
Mona
K. Brooks
Kasey-Smith
Crand
A.W. Tracy
Newton
St. Aloysine' Church
Funeral Directors and Embalmers in Washington and Vicinity
A compact directory of funeral homes and embalmers listing William Lee Frank Geier’s Sons John R. Wright Co R F Harvey’s Sons W R Speare Frank A Speare and others. Provides addresses on Seventh Street Northeast Fourteenth Street and F Street NW plus services and contact lines.
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William Lee
Na Rimbelmar
Commodioua Chup
Maven Cremetorium
Modeat Pricea
I Br
Telephone Mala LS
Frank Geier's Sons
Ceventh
dodarn_Caaped North
John R. Wright CO
Embalmare
Tertlon
Chapel Om Praminaa
R. F. Harvey
W. R. Speare
Embalmer
F Street
N. W
Rervinteg
Shana
Frank A. Speare
Mer
PHORES_MAIN
WM. H. Sardo & CO
RAL
Tone Lincoln
Thos. S. Sergeon
Cain
A. Costello
Very
Geo
Harriman Loses Atchison Stock Holdings
New York reports the Atchison stock held by E H Harriman and associates in Union Pacific has fallen from about 50 million dollars to about 10 million, excluding 10 million of Atchison stock owned by Union Pacific. The remaining holding largely reflects personal investments. influence over Atchison affairs has diminished.
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New York
Atchison
E. H. Harriman
Robbers Threaten Child In Window During Brooklyn Robbery
In Brooklyn last night Joseph Calltre’s home at 79 Gold street was looted by Pareca and Rosie Graca. Pareca, from High Street, and Graca were arrested after Mrs Calltre testified of being assaulted and a child being held at a window to deter cries. Jewelry valued near $100 and some cash were taken.
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Washington Post
New York
Joseph Calltre
Gold Street
Brooklyn
Joseph Pareco Ip
Broolyn
Rosie Graca Areo Ie
Polites
Pareea
High Street
Graca
Calltre
Callire
Calline Maya
Americans in Hunting Field Pedal Cable to Washington Pow
Americans in hunting circles prepare Melton Mowbray arrival for Mrs. Ladenburg of New York to research English hunting. Alexander Cochran also relocates to join a colony collecting a stable of American hunters for the season. Local residents note a surge of Americans visiting for the hunting season.
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Washington
London
America
Ladenburg
New York
Melton Mowbray
Hunteman
Alexander Cochran
Amertes
Realdenta
Hartje Seeks Rereargument of Divorce Case
Cape November 2 Counsel for F Augustus Hartje of Pittsburg filing for reargument after the Superior Court refused the request in the divorce suit against Mary Scott Hartje. Court adjourned until December 2 and the petition will be submitted when the court reconvenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Cape
Valladelphia
F. Augustus Hartje
Pitsburg
Mary Scott Harte
Jamestown Exposition awards gold medal for seeds exhibit
The jury awarded T. W. Wond & Lone the gold medal for the finest and most distinctive seed exhibit at the Jamestown Exposition. Names include Henry J. WML, Matilda, Rex Swen, Rhineart Donowolt, Grace Orie, James O. Buber, Rowand A. Carne, Macy Ki. Dwyer, and George A. Kiter from Baltimore and RockvilleMd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Wml
Matilda & Buehner
Baltimore
Hex Swen
Rhineart Donowolt
Grace Orie
James 0. Buber
T. W. Wood
T. W. Wond & Lone
Spedamen
Richmond
Army Loyal to Carlos Supporters Back Franco Regime
A London dispatch reports mixed support for Franco in Portugal with the army and commercial sectors backing the regime while the priesthood and royalists resist. The deficit is cut by tax policy changes, and censorship and rumors swirl about the Portuguese royal family and navy unrest.
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Franco
Era
Presenit
Portugal
Tranya
Madrid
EL Mende
Deaths in Office Record Reflect Various Ages and Addresses
A health office list of deaths dated November 23 reports numerous individuals with ages ranging from 34 to 81. Names include Thomas J. Deese, Jeeson Greenar, Mavale Ii Flall, Margaret Rankie, Rebeccaa A. Bennett, Alfred Warren, and Waller Hrows, with scattered street addresses and unclear local details. The fragmentary entry mentions the Charter Beavers and the 311th unit in connection with the event.
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Charter Beavers
Thomas J. Deese
Jeeson Greenar
U.K
Saidlara
Yaare
Mavale Ii Flall
Margaret
Waller
War on Sundays in Chicago Prepares for Tomorrow
Chicago reports on the Sunday closing movement as Prohibition and temperance groups rally. Women Christian Temperance Union funds aid war against saloons while clothing workers and anti-saloons plan a mass meeting. Restaurant and liquor interests consider court injunctions to defend Sunday open privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Numreyoun
Oth
Propanenta Asia
Aith Femierance
Princeton High School Girls Raise Over 100 For Library Fund
Sixty five Princeton High School students in Missouri earned more than 100 dollars in one day by shining shoes washing windows selling candies and doing odd jobs around town. Miss Mary Alley a senior and teacher led efforts with other workers Miss Mante Hollara earned 7.06 and Miss Lelia Fry 8.00.
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Princeton
Boyd
Princeton High School
Mary Alley
Selaya
Misa Mante Hollara
Lelia Fry
Flower Faces New Charge in Bribery Scheme On Brick Plant
In Berks and Montgomery counties Pennsylvania residents invested in a company promising secret process bricks. R C Flower of Philadelphia allegedly used Dr Charles Dotterer’s name to lure funds for a Virginia plant that did not exist. law questions and warrants followed as Flower faced court actions and bail.
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Pennsylvania
la Sevoie
New York
Jear
Newfoundland
Havre
Mesle
R. C. Flower
Philadelphia
Music
Berka County
Charien B. Dotterer
Flower
Operatina Im Parmeraville
Va’ ‘Ag
Dotterer
Virginia
Taylor
Potstown
Rogertown
Dottergr
Jonn Z. K. Gat
Supreme Court
Scott
State Superior Court
Centenarian receives birthday salute from Equitable Life
The 100th birthday of Mrs Gage is celebrated after life annuity investments and mortality tables predicted fewer years. Annuity payments of 000 were made quarterly for life as she outlived expectations. President Morton and Equitable Life Assurance Society officials commend her as a unique centenarian with 27 years of association and best wishes for health and comfort.
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Botey Gast
Brodkigh
Abe
Su Wong
Intersha
Gage
Equitable
Paul Morton
Mauitable Life Angdranés ‘Society
United States
Equitable Tifa Assurance Society
Bank to Reopen Doors After Cash Shortage in Harlem
New York officials report the United States Exchange Bank in Harlem will reopen for business next Monday. Since its October 36 opening, the bank faced currency shortages. most of its 5,000 depositors signed an agreement not to withdraw beyond a set percentage to stabilize funds.
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New York
United States Exchange ‘Bank
Harlem
Elx
United Copper Dividend Passed in New York
United Copper Company announced in New York that the board of directors authorized no action on the semi annual dividend of six percent on the five million dollars of six percent cumulative preferred stock due November 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Copper
New York
United Copper Company Today
Board of Directors
Charges $96,000 Theft In Defunct Company Case
A stockholder Marbut of the defunct Redemption Company in Atlanta sues to halt Turner former secretary and treasurer from disposing of any property. Marbut alleges Turner diverted over 550,008 in funds and assets. a temporary injunction was issued requiring Turner to show cause in court on December W.
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Stockheljer
Age
Atlante
Councilmui
Athnts
Marbut
Georgia
Disabeed Liner Towed To Porto Rico Port
A steamship named Masasapegua from the New York Forts Rico Line was found adrift between Ponce and May with a broken stern. It was towed to Mayaguez and then to Buenos Ayres, arriving today. Captain Lewes, the fife Grew, will receive a large salvor for the damaged ship carrying a valuable cargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Porto Rico
Letter Found After 32 Years Ties Norwegian Captain to New York
A long lost missive posted in Garmstad Norway in 1892 reached Thomas Nielsen, now 68, in Brooklyn. The envelope carried mixed postmarks and several redirects, finally delivered to Nielsen, a carpenter aboard the Manhattan, who is assailed by a tale of brothers Johann and Nicolay, a baby born, and travels of the tramp steamer era. The letter, written in Norwegian, recounts an accident to a brother and references Nielsen’s sea career in four continents, with helpers on the Manhattan assisting in deciphering the faded message.
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New York
Garmstad
Norway
Thomax ‘Nielsen
Hare Harmonia
Thomas Nielsen
Manhattan
Re Nielsen
Hoe
Nia Wits
Alvingr
John
Nicholas
Thomas
Brooklyn
Mexico
Gapinatad
Nielaen
Har
Tour Continents
Horn
Lelien
Deere
Nicolay
Rittin
Dockland
Bie
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promises Health Revival
An advertisement extols Swamp-Root as a cure for kidney trouble and related symptoms. It claims Bright’s disease risk and urges immediate use, touts a sample bottle offer, and promotes Dr. Kilmer and Co. of Binghamton New York. It cites widespread prevalence and promises natural restoration through the product.
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Bright
Della Mae
Addrase Dr. Estmer &Co
Binghamton
N. Y
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Society Girls
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Terrey Teo-Kalea Golden Gate Church
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