Probe into Standard and allies probe sparks contempt arrest
In St Louis on October 16 the inquiry into Standard Oil Republic Oil Waters-Pierce relations highlighted two thirds of Waters-Pierce profits flowing to Standard. Waters-Pierce secretary Adams faced contempt after refusing to name stockholders, risking custody pending a court test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Standard
Republic
Water-Pierce
C. H. Pierce
Waters-Pierce Company
C. H Ackert
C. D. Ackert
A. H. Findlay
Reyer
Republic Oil Company
Bradley
Waters-Pierce Ol Company
Oj Company
H. Clay Pearce
Charles M. Adams
Waters-Pearce Company
Adams
Hadley
Ohio bank closes as assignment to H R Sanborn posted
The Indemnity Savings & Loan Company on Superior Street failed to open and posted an assignment for the benefit of creditors to H R Sanborn who will prepare a financial statement after inventory. Attorney General Bliss had begun que warranto proceedings to stop the bank from continuing business. officers claim solvency and deposits payable in full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Indemnity Savings & Loan Company
Superior Street
H R. Sanborn
Bliss
Attorney General
H. J. Sanborn
Attorney Generals
Ferris declines Federated Churches delegate seat
New Haven pastor George H. Ferris of the Hap t i t church refused to be a delegate to the Federated Churches meeting in Philadelphia over the ban on Unitarian churches. He called the action uncharitable and un Christian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
George H. Ferris
Haptiet Church
Federated Churches
Philadelphia
Three Dead in California Wreck
Bakersfield Calif Oct 16 The northbound Owl train No 25 wrecked at Presno yard entrance at 2 30 am Moguee Cole Fireman Butts and an unknown tramp were killed due to a misplaced switch. A rock found near the switch indicated criminal work. Seventeen injured in Pueblo wreck of Weet hound Missouri Pacific No 7 at 6 40 am sixty ten miles east of Pueblo. One may die. W Windle of Pilem Kaw among the injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Cal
Presno
Moguee
Cole
Butts
Cotorado
Pueblo
Calo
Windle
Pilem
Kaw
Folk Appeals for Good Government in Philadelphia Speech
Governor Folk urged civic reform audiences in Philadelphia to embrace patriotism through public service, arguing that aggressive government reform requires citizen involvement. A crowded City Club gathering, with leaders including Mayor Weaver and Charles Emory Smith, heard his call for nonpartisan good government and eradiating corruption. The report notes a large turnout and a staged welcome as Folk spoke about civic duty and reform across cities and states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Philadelphia
Governor Folk
Missouri
City Club
Academy of Music
City Party
Folk
Academy
Burham, Jr
Charles Emory Smith
United States
Wayne McVeagh
William Potter
Weaver
Burnham
Prince Charles of Denmark to be Norway's king
Christiana Norway October 16 King Oscars refusal of inviting a Bernadette prince to Norway is expected tomorrow with a parliamentary invitation to Prince Charles of Denmark. Republicans mobilize for a plebiscite while government sides expect a swift decision before week end. New York reports a bank case denial about Abraham Schiffer hiding in Schiffer's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Charles OF
Denmark
Norway
Christiana
Oscars
Storthing
Prince Charles
New York
Herman Schiffer
Abraham
Alamosa
Colo
Schiffer
Shipwreck survivors recount brutal five day ordeal at sea
Two seamen from the Van Name and King tell of a South Carolina gale that wrecked the schooner on October 4. Eight aboard faced exposure hunger and thirst. six died or vanished as the crew lashed to the bulwarks. Only William Thomas and William G. Warner survived until rescue by the Stillman near Doston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doston
Mase
van Name
King
New Haven
South Carolina
Stillman
William Thomas
William G. Warner
Antigua
British West Indies
William A. Maxwell
New Jersey
BE. A. Chase
Wiliam Griswell
Alfred Arthur
America
Charleston
D. C
New York
Arthur
Griswell
Maxwell
Chase
Captain Maxwell
Momlay
Gierraran
Kelly
Ceylontia
Hevete
Ex Governor Thomas faces serious charge over mining stock fraud
An affidavit from R Bischoff of Colorado Springs accuses former Colorado governor C T Thomas of conspiring to alter Portland Gold Mining stock records to deprive plaintiff James Doyle of 2000 shares. Bischoff, a Burns aide, says Thomas urged ledger re writing and claimed sole authority to redo the ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Cornell Bluffs
C. 3. Thomas
Tland
Bischoff
Colorado Springs
Thomas
Portland Gold Mining Company
James Doyle
Portland
Blechoff
James F. Burns
Bhurne
Burns
Missouri Insurance Man Demands Immediate Change at NY Life
Jefferson City Mo Oct 16 W D Vandiver superintendent of the state insurance department sent an official communication to St Louis attorneys of the New York Life Insurance company. He says their letter is an answer to his demand for immediate management change and refund of monies to allow continued business. Vandiver cites a supreme court decision giving him authority to act and offers another hearing to NY Life representatives on Wednesday or Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
W. D. Vandiver
State Insurance Department
St. Louis
New York Life Insurance Company
Missauel
Demurrer Hearing in Burton Indictment Arguments Begin
The U S circuit court opened arguments on Senator Burton Kansas in a case accusing him of taking compensation for services before the Rialto Grain and Securities matter. Attorney Haynes argued the indictment lacks proof Burton knew of the pending case and fails to name those he agreed with or specify services and timing. Burton attended court, seated with his Chicago counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
van Deventer
United States Circuit Court
United States
Burton
Kansas
Rialto Grain and Securities Company
Post Office Department
Supreme Court
Haynes
Chicago
Rialto Grain Company
Irving to Lie With England's Famous Dead
London reports the Dean of Westminster announced that Sir Henry Irving will be interred in Westminster Abbey after a broad request from leading actors and distinguished figures. Florence Burdett-Coutts offers her Stratton Street residence for the Irving family on the funeral day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Westminister
Joseph Armitage Robinson
Henry
Westminster Abbey
Burdett-Coutts
Stratton Street
Piccadilly
Irving
Kentucky v Howard case hearing denied in Supreme Court
The Supreme Court denied a motion to advance the hearing in Kentucky versus James Howard, convicted of complicity in Governor Gobel's murder. The case remains on the docket and likely will be heard in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kentucky
James Howard
Gobel
Supreme Court of the United States
Kansas
Colorado
United States
Emperor Honors Komura After Peace Negotiations
Tokyo reports the Japanese emperor awarded Baren Komura a personal written message praising his services in the peace talks. A cold reception later followed Baron Omura’s arrival in Taiko and guards surrounded the capital as the foreign minister met officials. The war minister Terabuteh ordered the army to refrain from criticizing peace terms, citing sovereign power.
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Tokio
Baren Komura
Hin
N& Thing
Komura
Baron Omura
Japan
Vancouver
B. C
Wardrobe cost him a million in royal divorce case
Prince Philip of Saxe Coburg and Gotha sues for absolute divorce from Princess Louise. Proceedings outline amicable separation terms including annual $18,000 alimony and a $30,000 lump sum. court to rule on competency under Austrian law. Evidence cites debts and extravagant wardrobe totaling many items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Princess of
Belgium
Prince Philip
Reglert Mattasisch
Carnegie the Hero of St Andrews
Andrew Carnegie arrives in St Andrews to be installed as lord rector at the university with Charlemagne Tower and Mrs Tower present. Torchlight procession and a brief address mark the event as Whitelaw Reid travels to attend. Honorary degrees will follow for Carnegie and others. Meanwhile Charles Able's failure to appear leads to bail forfeiture in New York court.
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St. Andrews
Scotland
Andrew Carnegie
University of St. Andrews
Charlemagne Tower
Berlin
Tower
Stephen H. Potter
New York
Carnegie
James Donaldson
Donaldson
Whitelaw Reid
Great Britain
University of St Ankrews
Reed
Bishop Potter
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University, of New York
William J. Holland
Carnegie Museum
Pittsburg
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Waters-Pierce Oil Company
John Rockefeller
Branch of the Trust
Ohio Banking Institution
Sweden
Stockholm
Riksdag
California
Chimenall
THEAT
The
New York Herald
Bop
Polive
Cyril
St. Petersburg
Victoria
Grand Duke of Hesse
Ukase
Deniel
Demurrer
England
Westminister Abbey
United States Supreme Court
Nt Eooray
Praceh Coommissions
Charles Able
Badwin M. Post
Court of General Sessions
Ahle
Jerry Simpson
Wichita
Kan
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