Rosenfeld Branded as a Criminal in Illinois Bankruptcy Case
Chicago Oct 2 bank ruptcy proceedings began against BE I Rosenfeld manager of Western Life Indemnity company amid calls for testimony on policyholder rights. Intervening petition cites assets far below liabilities as the firm faces possible receiver appointment and merger with Security Life and Annuity.
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Chicago
Rosenfeld
Western Life Indemnity Company
United States District Court
Salmon Levison
Wkohisvat
United States Circuit Court
Isaac Mayer
Rosenfeld General Moulton
Insurance Company
Criminal
Kottsant
Life
Ida Stratton
James Stratton
New Orleans
Western Indemnity Life
Western Indemnity Company
Stead
Mhicagen
William Hf
Illinois
Western Lite Indemnity Insuran Company
Cadumpany
Walter W. Hawk
Genera
Treasury
Prouts
Western Life Indemnity
Damaging Evidence Against Carter in Harbor Case
Chicago October 2 government lawyers in the Carter case before Special Examiner Wymar presented Carter’s official reports to his superior. They show he was off duty in January 1895 and in New York on multiple dates while claiming absence. Records also show Captain Courier paid 29000 to Atlantic Contracting and 16000 to Union Trust for Westcott, tied to Carter’s one third interest in government harbor work.
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Chicago
Carter
Wymar
Ravannah
New York
Arden
Courier
Atlantic
Gayner and Greene
Union Trust Company
A.P
Pe Vomah
Financial dealings in 1895 tied to Westcott family
Court testimony details Captain Carter acting as financial agent for his father-in-law B. F Westcott. Evidence shows Carter paid Gaynor and Greene $59,000 in New York on June 7 1895 and deposited funds and bonds to Westcott's accounts, while Carter denied direct link between the payments and Westcott’s investments.
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Mr. Westcott
Europe
Captain Carter
New York
Carter
Gaynor and Greene
Capitan Carter
Union Trust Company
B. F Westcott
Gaynor and
Greene
Westcott
Hyde Had No Right To Sell Equitable Stock
New York Oct 2 a suit filed by Herbert G Tull of Philadelphia argues that James H Hyde could not transfer 502 shares of Equitable Life Assurance stock to Thomas F Ryan because the stock was held in trust for Hyde until age 30. The plea claims Ryan cannot convey a good title to trustees Grover Cleveland Justice Morgan J O'Brien and George Wheelinghouse.
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New York
The
Equitable Life Assurance Society
James H. Hyde
Thomas F. Ryan
Society
Herbert G. Tull
Philelphia
Tull
Sui
Equitable Society
Hyde
Ryan
Grover Cleveland
Juslee Morgan
J. O'Brien
George Weatinghouse
Norway to Become Independent After Union Pact Lifts
Stockholm reports the Riksdag opened with the king’s throne speech urging approval of a Norway Sweden pact to take effect on a blank date when Norway acts. Once the Karierad agreement is sanctioned by the Riksdagen and Storting the king will propose dissolving the union and granting full recognition of Norway as an independent state. The Treaty of Kiel Stad would then become binding.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Norway
Riksedag
Stortling
Fall Ower
Kuri Stad
Fever Center Reports Rapid Spread of Yellow Fever in Mississippi
Natchez reports 12 new cases and 2 deaths with six new foci on the map. Vicksburg adds eight new cases and one death. total cases 115, deaths 16, under treatment 61. New Orleans tally up to 6 pm shows 18 new cases, total 3,024, deaths 2, with 204 under treatment and 2,444 discharged.
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Natchez
Miss
Mississippi
Jackson
Misa
Det
Vicksburge
Port Uillison
Sowee
Vicksburg
Tech New Oatos
New Orleans
Cornerstone to be laid for McKinley monument
Minton Ohio October 26 executive committees of the McKinley Memorial association announce the cornerstone will be laid November 16 by Justice Day. Trustees will attend with no formal demonstration planned. A dedication ceremony with President Hoover and other notable figures is expected later.
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Minton
Ohio
McKinley Memorial Association
Hoosewelt
Mob Drives Judge to Withdraw Order in Brighton Turmoil
In Brighton Colorado on October 2 a mob dragged County Judge Guthiel from a Union Pacific train and forced him to rescind an order to arrest the sheriff and town marshal for alleged contempt. The incident followed his clashes with local officials over enforcing gambling and Sunday liquor ordinances.
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Denver
Col
Brighton
Adams County
A. J W. Guthiel
Guthiel
Greeks Tear Up Railroad in Farmington Strike
About 85 Greek workers on the Denver & Rio Grande Durango Farmington line quit after wage cuts. Deputies and railroad officials brokered a deal to move them to Durango, but the Greeks threatened more trouble if passes to Denver were not provided. A passenger train was held six hours during the stoppage.
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Morning Journal
Farmington, N. M
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Durango
Farimington
Flora’ Vista
Vaughn
Farmington
Thompson
Flora Vista
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Company
Denver
Great Northern Train Held Up Near Seattle
East bound Great Northern passenger train leaving Seattle at 8 tonight was held up ten miles out by a gang of hoodlums. Bombs damaged the express car after hundreds of shots were fired by the raiders and the crew. Sheriff Smith is organizing a posse to go to the scene. No word yet on fatalities.
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Seattle
Wash
Great Northern
Trein
Smith
Omnipresent Pat Crowe Arrested in Butte
In Butte Montana on October 2 Pat Crowe wanted in Omaha for the 1900 kidnapping of a millionaire packer’s son was arrested. Identification was completed via photos from Omaha. Crowe resisted, vowing to return to Omaha without requisition papers.
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Butte
Mont
Pat Crowe
Omaha
Packer
Cudahy
Crowe
McGrath
MeInerney
New York Health Report Reports Lower Death Rate
The Department of Health notes a drop in death rate to a century low with more marriages and births in the last six months than in any prior period. The rate fell from 22.44 to 19.2 percent compared with the previous year.
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New York
Department of Health
Rockefeller Gifts Ten Million Cash to General Education Board
New York reports John D. Rockefeller paid ten million dollars in cash today to the General Education Board. The gift, announced last June, was to be delivered October 1 in cash or securities, with F. T. Gates presenting the cash to the board’s executive committee during their session.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Genewal Education Board
Rockefeller
F. T. Gates
Mutual bank in Chicago proposes equal profit sharing with depositors
Chicago capitalists announce a new institution called the Mutual Bank claiming to be the first of its kind in the country. It will be owned by stockholders and profit sharing will divide earnings equally between savings depositors and stockholders after the standard dividend is paid. Any surplus withdrawals must come from the stockholders share, not from depositors.
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Tts Savings
Patrick appeal hearing highlighting court ties to Gray
Albany reports the Albert T. Patrick murder case again before the New York Court of Appeals. David B. Hill argues for reargument while noting Judge Gray’s son’s role in prosecution, drawing sharp countercomments from the district attorney.
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Albany
N. Y
Albert T. Patrick
Williard
Marsh Rice
New York City
Court of Appeals
Patrick
David B. Hill
John Clayton Gray
New York County
Jerome
Cald
S. Landon
Howard Gane
Charac
Semitor Hille
Gray
Buen
Alameda wreck on Golden Gate rocks doomed to break up
The Alameda steamer, wrecked on Golden Gate rocks, has a flooded engine room and breached plates. Divers report extensive hull damage and inevitable loss, with engines submerged and rescue chances slim. Some forward freight remains undamaged while the aft hold is largely under water and possibly lost.
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San Francisco
Cal
Alameda
Altmeda
Coast Guard Cutter Leyte Loss Reported
Washington reports from the Philippines through the War Department give a cablegram noting 27 Coast Guard personnel perished on the cutter Leyte during the September 26 storm. Early damage assessments in the region remain discouraging.
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Washington
War Department
Philippines
Coast Guard
Leyte
Steamer Cantabenta Lost Off Isan Typhoon
The inter island steamer Cantabenta with 1087 tolls and a crew of 7 officers and men is reported lost after sinking during a typhoon near Isan in the Visayan group. Five Americans and one Spaniard were aboard, with all passengers presumed dead. Manila dispatches note chaotic details and efforts to locate survivors.
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Isan
Anl
Manila
Oot
Imperial Decree Grants Count Title to M Witte
An imperial decree announced in St. Petersburg on October 2 confers the rank of count on M Witte. The document cites his services to the throne and fatherland and the admirable manner in which he discharged a task of the highest importance to the state as the basis for the honor, noting it as a mark of the emperor’s special favor.
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St. Petersburg
M. Witte
Severe cold aids fortification destruction in Manchuria
Severe cold weather grips Godgayadal in Manchuria as troops dismantle fortifications buildings and military bridges to secure fuel. The effort continues until regiments are moved to winter quarters in the rear.
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Godgayadal
Manchuria
Trappe
Treasury approves statues for Indianapolis federal building
The treasury department allocates 45 606 for allegorical statues by Massey Rhind New York. Twelve foot Tennessee marble figures symbolize art peace justice and agriculture. Rankin Kellogg Philadelphia architects led the effort with Indianapolis politicians backing.
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Washington
Get. F
Treasury Department
Federal
Indianapolis
Massey Rhind
New York
Rankin & Kellogg
Philadelphia
Federal Building
General strike declared in Berlin after wage talks fail
Negotiations between electrical companies and workers seeking higher pay broke off and a general strike was ordered for tomorrow in Berlin. Some power and lighting workers joined a sympathetic action today as troops were sent to the city to prevent violence.
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Berlin
Spd
Root And Bacon Step Into Office In Washington
In Washington on October 2, Mr. Root formally assumed the duties of secretary of state while Mr. Bacon becomes assistant secretary and learns the routine from retiring official Mr. Loomis. The transition will take at least two days and includes briefings on pending diplomatic matters.
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Washington
Root
State Department
Bacon
Loomis
M. Jusserand
Department
Tod
Houer
France
Venezuela
Roosevelt
Tay
Senator Fulton
Oregon
Fulton
Mitchell to See Roosevelt in Washington Visit
John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers arrived in New York en route to Washington for a meeting with President Roosevelt. The talks were reported to be about averting a possible coal strike in the anthracite region, though Mitchell denied the subject.
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New York
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Washington
Roosevelt
Mitchell
Cornerstone Laid for Guggenheim Hall at Colorado School of Mines
Golden, Oct 2. The Masonic ceremony drew three thousand attendees as the cornerstone of Simon Guggenheim hall, new administration building for the State School of Mines, was laid. A sealed copper case held photographs of Simon Guggenheim, his wife, and their son, plus an address by Guggenheim.
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Simon Guggenhelm
State Schod of Mines
Simon Guggentelm
Juggenheim
Jing Tom’s Annual Address Reported On
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Jing Tom presented an annual address or report in Washington. Details are incomplete but mention of months and a focus on mature topics and policy themes is implied.
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Haler
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Provinestown
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Edward Wagner
William Brannen
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Andrew Anderson
Anderson
Beer
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Japan
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Beattle
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Naval Academy
Annapolla
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Swaty
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Mancherds
Art For Federal Building
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Colorado State School OF Mines
Jenkins Bask
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