4 OCTOBER 1902, page 17

The American Shipping Combination Was Actually In-...

New Jersey, on Wednesday, under the name of the International Mercantile Marine Company, the capital being increased from £3,000,000 to 224,000,000, half of which is to be......

There Have Been Many Rumours During The Week, But Not

apparently on any good authority, to the effect that there will be great difficulty in obtaining the money required to float the Combine. .To these the prima facie conclusive......

The Entire Empire Of Austria Is Greatly Interested In The

birth of a son to the Princess Hohenberg, who as Countess Chotek married the Archduke Francis Ferdinand, the ultimate heir of the throne. The marriage was only sanctioned by the......

It Appears, Further, From The Speech Of Mr Gerald Balfour

at the Sheffield Cutlers' Feast on Tuesday that the Govern- ment has made an agreement with Mr. Pierpont Morgan, under which, when he acquires a leading share in any British......

News Of Tiie Week.

?THE result of the negotiations which were known to be proceeding between the Cunard Company and the Govern- ment with the object of preventing the Cunard steamers being sucked......

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