McCurdy to Hold Onto His Job
New York October 19 Richard A McCurdy president of the Mutual Life Insurance Company says he has no intention of resigning and will serve until June 7 next. The investigation into the Plunkitt matter moves forward as testimony reveals trust company connections and large insurance holdings. The hearing also touches on travel expenses by McCurdy’s son and possible perjury arrests in the committee probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richard A. McCurdy
Mutual Life Pecurance Company
George J. Plunkitt
Legislative Committee
McCurdy
M. Curdy
Mutual Life
Morristown Trust Company
Morristown N. J
United States Mortgage and ‘Trust Company
The
Sturdy
James Mc Beck
Mutual
Equitable
Washington
Connectious Mutual
Mr. McCurdy
W W. Richards
Legislative Neuranee Investigating Committee
Rand
George J. Plunkett
Mutual Ife Insurance Co
Albany
Legislative Insurance
Bank investigation links prominent figures to Enterprise loss
Pittsburg Oct 19 The Enterprise National bank of Allegheny City is under scrutiny as national bank examiner John J Cunningham leads a large clerical team in tracing the bank’s failure. Prominent politicians and financiers including former Senators Kennedy Andrews and Francis Torrance face questions over loans tied to the Santa Fe Central railway and the Pennsylvania Development Co. The bank held bonds for these firms and notes of promoters, with cashier T Lee Clark central to the transactions. Officials say a full statement will take days as records are整理d and verified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburg
Enterprise National Bank
Alleghany
Gwinner
Clark
Santa Fe Central Railroad
Pennsylvania Development Co
W. H. Andrews
Arthur Kennedy
Francis J. Torrance
the Development Co
Francis J. ‘Rorrance
Ww. C. Hagan
T. Lee Clark
Andrews
Conbinersand
Terrance
Hagan
Kennedy
United States
Pittsburge
Homer J. Castle
Prohibition
Supreme Judge
Santa Fe Central Railway (Co
Pennsyivania Development Co
Santa Fe Central Railway Co
Pennsylvania Development
Cole Fitien
Amiong
Earniake Sre
Pennsylvania
Ment Co
Emnterprise Bank
Cundingham
Hes
State Downs
Frederick Gwinner
Santa Fe Central Railway
Development Company
Eveland Official Short in Accounts
Mergeland October 19 John J. Kelly city market houses official arrested on warrant by Director of Public Works Les Lin. Kelly charged with failing to account for 7429 dollars in rentals from market stall keepers. Released on 815000 bond posted for 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mergeland
John J. Kelly
Ehrir
Public Works
Leslin Kelly
Kelly & Ap der
Andrews Denies Bank Fund Access Amid Enterprise Bank Scandal
Pittsburg dispatch reports T. H. Andrews known as Bull, New Mexico delegate, denies ever receiving money from the Enterprise National Bank of Pittsburgh. Bank officers accuse him of ties to Santa Fe Central Railway and Pennsylvania Development Company, amid bank collapse and cashier T. Lee Clark’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
W. A. Andrews
Bull
Territorial
New Mexico
Congress
Enterprise National Bank of Allegheny
Washington
Miguel A. Otero
Roosey Walt
Bank Failure Shocks Albuquerque as Enterprise Bank Fails
The Enterprise National Bank failure in Alleghany Pa shocks Albuquerque bankers and the public. Cashier T Lee Clark’s death exposed troubled affairs and debates rise over alleged loans to the Santa Fe Central railroad. Conflicting statements from delegates and bank officials fuel uncertainty about Santa Fe Central’s role and future construction plans.
Private Car Line Hearing Advances in Interstate Inquiry
Washington reports several southeastern railroad traffic managers testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission in a private car inquiry on handling fruit and perishable goods. They said railroads act as agents while private car lines assume responsibility for loading and shipping. A. Allis of Augusta Ga described Armour car line ice contracts and detailed arrangements. The hearing is expected to conclude tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Southeastern Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission
A. Allis
Augreta
Lee
Clever thief gets off with 10000 in diamonds
Mrs. George W. Hoadley reported a $10000 diamond theft at her Buckingham hotel home in New York. Waiter John Yorke and former bellboy Albert Schultz were arrested after detectives tied a disguise and residence to the crime. They denied the charges as magistrate remanded them until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George W. Hoadley
International Power Co
American Bridge Co
Buckingham Hotel
John Yorke
Albert Schultz
Schultz
Elaim
Yorke
Hopewell Travels to Albuquerque for Construction Work
Hopewell has been in Denver for several days and left for Albuquerque last night. He is expected to arrive tonight to commence work on the Albuquerque Eastern road project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
Tr. Hopewell
Denver
President Ripley on Santa Fe Central purchase talks
President Ripley said the reported failure of the Santa Fe to buy the Santa Fe Central caused Pineburg trouble but that the matter is dropped. He noted the Pittsburg bank could be involved only if funding the road and hopes to wet the state preference were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Palselood
Macniey
Enterprise National Bank
Wits
Tay
J. Doryonee
Chicago
Ripley
Santa Fe
Santa Fe Central
Pineburg
Andrews’ Little Road
Pittsburg
Girl's Caution Triggers Theft Alarm in New York
A polishing girl’s overnight concealment of a diamond necklace led to a big burglary alarm at William Schere Jewelry, 45 Fifth Avenue. Police and staff were confined to the showroom while detectives traced the missing jewels, believed stolen while the shop was closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Schere
Fifth Avenue
Plunder Recovered in Cunliffe Theft Case
Nearly $40,000 stolen by Edward George Cunliffe from the Adams Express Co. in Pittsburg was recovered at the home of Cunliffe’s brother in law Joseph W. Boardman in Bridgeport. Cunliffe, wanted for the $101,000 cash robbery, cooperated with Pinkerton men and plans to return to Pittsburg to reclaim the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Conn
Dward George Cunliffe
Adams Express Co
Pittsburg
Cunliffe
Joseph W. Boardman
Bridgeport
Boardman
Bridgeport. Com
George Cunliffe
Pitiebu
Adams Epres Co
Pinkertons
Sunday school teacher Smith indicted for embezzlement
Louisville born W B Smith former president of the Western National Bank indicted by a federal grand jury on ten counts including embezzlement false entries and misappropriation totaling 198 013. He reportedly is in Porto Rico and plans return to Louisville around October 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
W. B. Smith
Western National Bank
Federal Grand Jury
Smith
Porto Rico
Broadway Methodist Sunday Sehoor
Paducah
The
Ledger
Jackson Whig
Jackson, Tonn
Peoples’ Home Purchasing Co
Peace Proclaimed by Emperor Nicholas After Russo Japanese War
An imperial manifesto at St Petersburg proclaims peace between Russia and Japan. The document cites suffering in the war and announces cordial relations with Japan as the eastern regions of Russia begin peaceful development under public support and leadership. A separate note from Hailey Station Texas reports Officer J W Etheridge shot and killed at a depot in Troupe Texas during an incident on an excursion train to Palestine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Russia
Japan
Catherland
Dar
Brussha
Hailey
Houston
Texas
Palestine
Cial
J. W. Etheridge
International and Great Northern Railway
Troupe
Roosevelt Speaks on Forests and Nation's Progress in North Carolina
President Roosevelt toured North Carolina delivering a lengthy address on railroad ownership and capital, praising industrial growth and education. He urged forest preservation as a national duty, warning against overexploitation and calling for public control to safeguard water supply and future heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N. C
Roosevelt
Virginia
North Carolina
Raleigh
Durham
Greensboro
High Point
Lexington
Salisbury
Abor Eation
Fair Grounds
Philadelphia
King’s Mountain
Commonwealth
Loncer
Also Mentioned on This Page
M’curdy
Junior
Plunkett
Eveland
Morning Journal
Mr. Andrews
Enterprise Bank
Fred Gwinner
Santa Fe Central Railway Company
the Bank
Pennsylvania Development Company
Cpa
Myiticians
Arrot
Journal
T. W. HH. Andrews
F. R. Nichols
Superior Court
Mr. Castle
Castle
Torrance
Francis
J. Andrews and
W. C. Hagan
Albuquerque Financiers
Albuquerque Eastern
Albuquerque Kmastertt
Journal Today
West
Hopewell
Lipley Wollon TE Bey Sandrews Lepphi Road
Pimplove
Robben
Dilow
Jerry Simpson
Wichita
Kas
Fet
Gresaman
Jerry Bimpton
Pirvan Mach
Peted
Toklo
Lloyd
Girlaconm
William J. Pryan
Huntington Whisen
Legation
Bryan
Griscom
Nicholas
Tarheels
N. J
Southern Railway
Anarctois
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!