McCall Faces Albany Probe Over NY Life Funds
New York Life president John A. McCall testifies before the Legislative Investigating Committee in Albany. He admits drawing checks without finance committee approval, claims $255000 paid to Andrew A Hamilton for real estate deals, denies misusing funds, and asserts he would repay if needed. Hamilton’s role and lack of audit scrutiny are scrutinized amid campaign and insurance links.
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New York
John A. McCall
New York Life Insurance Company
Legislative Investigating Committee
Jerome
McCail
New York Life
Finance Committee
Andrew A. Hamilton
Albany
McCall
Hamilton
Hughes
Elm Street
John N. Golding
Andrew A Hamilton
New York Life Company
Legislative Insurance
Demann
Ife
Peace conference not meet till next year
The State department has not been informed that Russia is willing to proceed to the second peace conference at The Hague. It is unlikely the second conference will meet before next year. Washington, Sept. 20. authoritative dispatches from St Petersburg are accepted as likely to prompt the move.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Russia
The
Hague
Hay
Roosevelt
Meeting of Evan Gelists in Rochester
Between 160 and 180 delegates, clerical and lay, from churches of the German Evangelical Synod of North America gathered in Rochester for the quadriennial meeting at Salem church. The event runs with daily sessions and Trellgigus services, with two Sunday services featuring prominent ministers.
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Rochester
German Evangelical Synod of
Salem Church
New York Short on School Rooms and Half Time Terms
New York reports a severe lack of school accommodations with estimates placing 50,000 to 70,000 children deprived of full tuition at the term’s start. Officials warn the shortage will persist into spring, forcing many pupils to attend on a half-time schedule under Mayor Hin’s administration.
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York
Hin
Magiatrias
New York
Mattress Makers Strike for Ten Percent Increase
New York on September 2 reports the Mattress Makers union ordered a strike demanding a 14 percent wage rise. The action affects portable shops employing about 50 workers.
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New York
Mattress Makes Union
Union printers win in Albany
Albany N Y September 20 after a week’s duration the strike of union printers for an eight hour day ended with the yielding of all employers. All have signed the agreement which takes effect January 1 of next year.
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Albany
N. Y
Injunction Granted in Springfield Printing Plant Clash
In Springfield Ohio a federal injunction was granted protecting Crowell Publishing from union printers blocking strike breakers entering the plant. More than fifty breakers were boarded on trains for other cities and a clash over the injunction was expected tonight.
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Springfield
Ohio
Crowell Publishing Company
Tckets
Indicted Packers Plead in Abatement
Chicago reporters say indicted packers sought abatement in a United States court case charging conspiracy to monopolize the meat industry. Plea in abatement supported by affidavits was filed today by the defendants.
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Chicago
United States
Clifton Wins From El Paso In Fast Ten Inning Game
Clifton gains a 6 to 5 victory over El Paso in ten innings at Traction Park after a late eighth inning surge and a decisive tenth inning rally. Charley Daniels scores from first on a Sears fly, with Sears taking three bases on Weidman’s misplayed ball. Meyers connected for multiple hits and a trio of players were credited with key actions in the win.
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Clifton
EL Paso
Traction Park
Paso
Charley Daniels
Sears
Harry Jacoby
Weidman
Fanning Quigley
Jacoby
Mitters
O'Brien
Weisbecker
Meyers
Balle
Italy Celebrates Real Natal Day Home and Abroad
Rome and New York mark the 1870 entry of Italian troops into Rome on September 20. In Rome a citywide holiday featured flags, parades, concerts, and a gala corso with fireworks. The occupation led to Rome’s unification, including the Leonine City, and a referendum favoring joining Italy. In New York, Italian and American communities held celebrations with parades, speeches, music, and a day of business closures in the Italian quarter.
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Rome
Sirewty
France
Papal State
Victor Emanuel
General Cadorna
Vatican
Cadorna
Papal States
New York
Iinjian
Allan
Las Vegas Celebrates Day With Meadow City Expedition
A large Meadow City contingent of about three hundred excursionists arrived for Las Vegas day events. Participants wore yellow sashes and promoted the fair coming to Las Vegas next week, while crowds filled Traction Park for the Clifton Albuquerque game and otheractivities. Banks and stores adjusted hours to honor the celebration and Alameda’s day festivities.
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Las Vegas
Meadow City
Vegas
New Mexico
Las Veghe
Wro
Clifton
Albuquerque
Traction Park
Largest crowd records night at Atlantic City fair
Last night drew the week’s biggest attendance amid midweek revelry on Railroad Avenue near the boardwalk. Booths and ticket stands buzzed as a lively crowd roamed Atlantic City. A band concert opened the program at seven fourteen, followed by a fire alarm that paused the crowd before resuming activities.
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Mide Railroad Avenue
Atlantic City
Selden Wilkes Wins Santa Fe 2:11 Pace at Fair
Charles Closson's Santa Fe entry Selden Wilkes captured the 2:11 pace worth $1,000 in three straight heats. Four horses ran including Monkey Mack and Cricket of Las Vegas and Sheeam from Albuquerque. initial odds favored others before Selden Wilkes surged to favorite status.
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Charles Closson
Selden Wilkes
Santa Fe
Sheeam
Albuquerque
Selden Welkow
Oide
Monkey Mack
Charles Cole
Las Vernat Cricket
F. R. Girardn
Las Vegas
Sellen Wilkes
Charlies Closson
Wreck on Southern Pacific leads to injuries at Beowane
Reno dispatch reports twenty five injured and George Waremain killed in a head on collision of two freight trains followed by a rear end crash with passenger trains nine miles west of Beowane. Engineer error blamed. several injured feared to die. Isabella Phillips of Texas among the hurt. Later Ogden note: no fatalities. 30 to 40 injured, none seriously.
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Reno
Nev
George Waremain
Southern Pacific
Beowane
Admirals Meet to Arrange Armistice in Naval Talks
Gunshu Pasa Sept 18 Rear Admiral Jessen left Vladivostok Sept 16 aboard the Rogala with Begatyr and two destroyers to meet Vice Admiral Kamimura and seek a naval armistice. Seven scouts who crossed Russian lines near Sailunchen were ambushed and killed by Japanese forces.
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Jessen
Vladivostok
Rogala
Begatyr
Kamimura
Sailunchen
Political prisoners freed as mob attacks Riga prison
In Riga on September 20 the central prison was stormed during the night. Two political prisoners, leaders of agitation, were released. Two guards and a policeman were killed and several policemen wounded.
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Riga
Russia
New York Flea Plague Infests City and Suburbs
New York reports an unabating flea infestation across Greater New York and suburbs due to humid summer. A Mount Vernon incident saw a policeman discover a burglar sleeping in a Congregational church back room, after the pastor Rev William Allis returned from vacation to a home swarmed with fleas.
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New York
Congregational
Mount Vernon
Allis
River Flood Submerges Bottoms For Fifty Miles
St Louis flood report says the Mississippi crest nears but stays below danger as water begins to recede at night. In St Charles vicinity twenty five miles NW the Missouri River floods 22 miles remote bottoms two to two and a half miles wide. All crops on lowlands ruined and about 150 families driven from homes.
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St. Louis
St. Charles
Eminent philanthropist dies after short illness in Sept
Thomas Jola Parnardoe founder and director of philanthropic institutions credited with rescuing and training over 55,000 orphans. He died last night after a brief illness, leaving a legacy of extensive charitable work.
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Janion
Thomas Jola Parnardoe
Wolfe
Pennsylvania Republican League Convention Opens in Easton
Easton Pa Sept 20 The annual convention of the Pennsylvania state league of Republican clubs opened at Able's opera house with several hundred delegates from across the state. Mayor welcomed attendees and John H Wiggins delivered the address. Afternoon sessions cover routine business and a public meeting will inaugurate the state campaign with remarks from Senator John B Foraker and others. Nominations announced include Sheriff Wilson H Brown Coroner J M Jermon City Commissioners Rudolph Blansenburg and E K Anderson Judge of Common Pleas Craig Biddle Judge of Orphans Court Morris Dallett.
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Easton
Pennsylvania State League of Republican Clube
Able’s
Opera Hous
John H. Wiggins
Ga House
John B. Foraker
Ohio
J. Hampton Moore
Republican Chibe
Sid B. Redding
National League of Republican Clubs
Alex
McDowell
Vinita
Bethlehem Steel Company
Bangor
Nazareth
Falr
Allentown
League
United States Hotel
Bond
Flarty
Wilson H. Brown
J. M. Jermon
Rudolph Blansenburg
EK. Anderson
Common Pleas Court
Craig Biddle
Orphans Court
Morris Dallett
Trades Unions and Women's Clubs to Probe Women in Work
Chicago Sept 20 The Trades Union club plans to appeal to Congress for funding to study how women in competition with men affect home life and industrial demand. The group seeks nationwide female organization support for cooperation. The inquiry aims to assess home impact and whether more women in industry pushes young girls into business. The National Federation of Women's Clubs already appointed a committee to obtain a government report on these issues.
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Chicago
Trades Union Cub
Congress
National Federation of Women's Clubs
Civic Reformers and Democrats Fuse in Philadelphia
Civic party and Democratic forces in Philadelphia fuse after a county convention to nominate anti Republican candidates. They expect endorsement by the Democratic convention and praise Mayor John Weaver for efforts to end graft and bring reform.
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Philadelphia
Civic Party
Edwards
John Weaver
Bank President Hunt Sentenced to Penitentiary
Chicago Sept 20 W H Hunt former president of the defunct Pan American bank was sentenced to the penitentiary and fined 298 dollars He must serve from one to three years on the embezzlement charge received sentence today
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Hunt
Chicago
W. H. Hunt
Pan-American Bank
Dixon versus Murphy Prize Fight Sparks Local Interest
Philadelphia on September 20 anticipates a rear-guard prize bout between George Dixon and Tommy Murphy to be held that night. Dixon, once the world featherweight champion, returns after a long layoff seeking financial relief and a chance to prove he still has the strength and endurance of his prime. The bout is planned for five or six rounds with a roughly even purse, and outcomes may influence Dixon’s future engagements.
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Philadelphia
George Dixon
Tommy Murphy
Dixon
Murphy
Simonus
Masonic Gathering in Columbus Georgia
The annual convention of the fourth district Masons met in Columbus with broad attendance from each lodge. Grand Master Max Meyerhardt of Rome and Deputy Grand Master Thomas Jeffries of Atlanta spoke as distinguished visitors. Afternoon plans include exposition work in first and second degrees and the evening address by Meyerhardt plus demonstration in the third degree.
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Columbus
Masons
Fourth District
Gedérgela
Max Meyerhardt
Rome
Thomas &. Jeffries
Atlanta
Mostus
Arshion
Meyerhardt
Baron Komura Improves While Confined in New York
Baron Komura remains confined to his New York apartments but shows steady improvement. Reported from New York on September 20, he continues to gain strength amid his recovery.
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New York
Baron Komura
Farmington Gets Denver Rio Grande Railroad Connection
The Denver and Rio Grande railroad track reached Farmington at four minutes after 10 Tuesday morning. Beginning Monday, regular trips will start to run from Durango to Farmington. Residents are elated and excited by the arrival of steel rails.
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Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Farmington
Durango
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