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With one exception, the Van Sweringens are having their own way with their projected Nickel Plate merger (TIME, July 7, Aug. 11, Aug. 18). Erie shareholders have voted to accept their terms for leasing the road to the new consolidation, thus marking the real end of the historic Erie as an independent road. Pere Marquette shareholders. according to report, are about to follow suit...
...cable from New York to Italy was officially opened last week. By the use of permalloy, a nickel-iron mixture, around its copper core, the cable is able to transmit about 1,700 letters a minute as compared to some 250 a minute by ordinary cable...
...should like to call attention to the internal machines that have been placed in Widener. Emerson and other places for the purpose of drying one's hands. The first time I saw one I was distinctly impressed. Shining with porcelain and polished nickel they seemed the incarnation of this hygienic age. Expecting a scientific miracle, I pushed the pedal, spread out my dripping pans and awaited results. A low, dismal groan arose and a ghastly breeze numbed my fingers. I thought of Hamlet's father and my hands shook clumsily as though covered with gore. After three minutes intercourse with...
They were able to do this, although they began with no financial backing, because of their unusual success in operating the Nickel Plate, because of which they were able to make connections with J. P. Morgan & Co. and the First National Bank of New York...
Just recently, these two boyish looking bachelors emerged with another plan. They had acquired a majority control in the stock of the Chesapeake & Ohio, Hocking Valley, Erie and Pere Marquette, which they proposed to merge with the Nickel Plate. One by one, the various boards of directors have given their consent and the only major obstacle now to be overcome is the Interstate Commerce Commission, which must also consent...