Seeling Testimony Delays Katy Freight Rate Hearing
W L Seeling general auditor of the Katy Railroad faced cross examination in Oklahoma Corporation Commission proceedings over alleged agreements on testimony. He described capital per mile, bonds and stock values, and replacement costs, noting reorganization after receivership explains market versus replacement value.
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Seeling
Watson
Commission
West
Oklahoma
State Tax Board
Katy
Wie
Ulder
All England Stirred on the Day of Election
London reports Joseph Chamberlain issuing a manifesto from his Birmingham retreat urging colonial preference to strengthen British industry. He warns of free trade's danger and calls for federation of free nations while praising democracy and national unity in a trumpet like pitch to electors.
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ALL England
London
Birmingham
Joseph Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Great Britain
England
Constanly
Chatham
House of Lords
Million Heiress Elopes With Chauffeur in New Jersey
Margaret Leavitt of Flushing and Bayside, 25, heiress to G Howland Leavitt fortune, eloped last Thursday with Joseph Smallen, a Bayside resident known as "the candy kid." They wed in Jersey City by a German Lutheran minister. Smallen is four years younger, previously Corbett’s chauffeur, now Leavitt’s chauffeur.
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New York
Margaret Leavitt
G. Howland Leavitt
Fiushing and
Bayside
Joseph Smallen
James J. Corbett
Leavitt
Smallen
Jersey City
Miss Leavitt
Smallen All the Time. the Result Was That Miss Leavitt
Mrs. Smallen
20th Century Forecast by a Centenarian Prophesies Major Advances
A centenarian projects a century of progress with cures for cancer and tuberculosis, Mars contact, artificial life, universal language and religion, drastic medical and social reforms, three hour workday, public ownership trends, and vast improvements in transport, housing, and education, aiming for a healthier, enlightened world by 2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Africa
China
Bank cashier sought after cash shortage at Kennesaw bank
Kennesaw Ga January 14 W H Whitaker cashier of the Bank of Kennesaw is being sought by the police after a $10000 shortage was found in his accounts. The bank is closed pending examination and will resume once books are reviewed. Depositors are promised payment in full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennesaw, Ga
W. H. Whitaker
Bank of Kennesaw
Whitaker
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed for Coughs
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy noting it never disappoints for obstinate coughs colds and throat irritations. It claims the remedy is unrivaled for throat and lung diseases and widely sold.
Prejudice and its impact on women’s opportunities
A fragmented note discusses how prejudice limits women from access to beneficial chances more than monetary costs. It implies social bias affects progress and opportunities for women. The text hints at broader cultural issues influencing merit and advancement.
Campaign to pardon banker Morse gathers signatures
New York reports Mrs. Chas W Morse leading a pardon campaign for her husband, a convict at the Atlanta penitentiary. Petitions asking President Taft for clemency are circulating with many signers, and numerous additional petitions are being circulated privately.
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New York
Chas. W. Morse
Atlan‘a
Taft
Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Endorsed
The busiest and mightiest little thing that ever was made is Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They change weakness into strength and energy into vigor with gentle action that feels non purgative. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Stronger Than Ever: The PHE Phoenix Insurance Merger
The Phoenix Insurance Company merged with Fidelity of New York, creating a stronger firm. The deal, valued at about 2 percent, signals consolidation in the sector and expands market reach for both entities.
Phenix Insurance Merged to Form Fidelity Phenix Fire Co
In a letter to local agents the Weaver Agency vice president Hess pledges to protect agents interests as the Phenix Insurance Company merges with Fidelity of New York. The new Fidelity Phenix Fire Insurance Company of New York will hold 2.5 million capital, at least 2.3 million net surplus and 13.5 million gross assets. The Phenix by itself shows 1.5 million capital, 500 thousand net surplus, over 6.25 million unearned premium reserve and about 9.5 million gross assets.
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Weaver Agency
Hess
Phenix
Phenix Insurance Company
Fidelity of New York
Fidelity Phenix’ Fire Insurance Company of New York
Ban on Euchre Parties At Risk Of Patrol Wagon
St Louis police threaten to back a patrol wagon to any hall or residence hosting euchre games for ladies with cash prizes and china. Sergeant McMullen says no warning will be given as he investigates venues such as Texas Avenue and Cherokee Street and Spa and Flad avenues vestry rooms next Sunday.
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St. Louis
John McMullen
Texas Avenue
Cherokee Street
Sergi. McMullen
BiNaish Ladies’ Aid Society
Spa
Flad Avenues
McMullen
Lawyer Boasts Princess Inheritance Dispute
Paris reports the Baroness Vaughan appeals a December 22 court order for inventory of Balincourt property. Decision reserved for one week. Counsel for the baroness criticizes Princess Louise for freezing her sister’s assets in Belgium and France, noting sisters Clementine and Stephanie refused to join in the discussions.
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Paris
Vaughan
Balincourt
Princess Louise
Belgium
France
Clementine
Stephanie
Buildings for Oklahoma Insane Asylum Plan
Representative Bird McGuire of Oklahoma pushes a bill paragraph to turn Chilocco Indian School over to Oklahoma for use as an insane asylum. The state would provide care for Indian patients, with cost limited to facilities usage. Opposition may arise over whether Oklahoma should buy the property at appraised value.
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Washington
Bird McGuire
Oklahoma
Chilocco
McGuire
May Join Revolutionists Near Rama in Nicaragua
A Bluefields telegram reports most prisoners captured at the Rama battle are likely to join Estrada's forces soon. It claims Estrada will feed the prisoners without aid from the American Red Cross, signaling a shift in the conflict dynamics.
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Washington
State Department
Bluefields
Rama
Estrada
American Red Cross
Statehood bill prepared for Arizona and New Mexico
Washington reports a bill by Representative Hamilton proposing immediate separate statehood for New Mexico and Arizona. The plan would have constitutions ratified before elections to prevent political interference, with Taft reportedly favorable and House committee ready to recommend passage within days.
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Washington
Arizona
New Mexico
Hamilton
Michigan
Committee On Territories
Oklahoma
Taft
House
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promoted as Meritorious
An 1880s ad asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is not a common preparation but a meritorious remedy for troublesome cold complications. It claims effectiveness for head and throat issues and states it is sold by all druggists.
Higher fines for prisoners in Hutchinson court
In Hutchinson Kansas Judge Campbell raises penalties due to higher living costs. Plain drunks go from five to ten dollars disorderly drinks from ten to fifteen dollars amateur bootleggers from fifty to one hundred dollars fancy bootleggers from one hundred to two hundred dollars hard luck wag s from five to ten dollars panhandlers from fifty to one hundred dollars.
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Hutchinson, Kas
Campbell
Hutchinson Porte Court
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the Candy Kid
U. S
Discovery South Pole
Mars
Bank of Kennesaw, Ga
Morse
Limake
H. C. Evans Ada, OI Lahoma
Louise
Vaughn
Geo. A. Harrison
Texas
Geo
Buildings For
Chilocco School
Priséieka
Zelaya
Lil Pa
Cv l. Doers
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