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State Banks Report To The Department Amid Storm Recovery
New York banks report Dec 14 condition showing quick recovery from a severe storm. Two state banks in Greater New York file statements, deposits totalling 7,000,600 with a net withdrawal loss of 8,086,117 since August. Clearing house actions helped liquidity as 9 banks hold 7,100,000 in certificates, while total deposits fell from 278,056,000 to 29,256,500 across 21 banks.
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New York
Wee
State Banking Department
Greater New York
New
Clearing House Association
Clearing House
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Unclear financial report notes large declines and resets
The document cites a 378 million reduction in a key item and about 20 million in stock market declines. Trust companies face losses under a broad adjustment, while regal bank notes show a reserve gain near 600 thousand. Officers claim improved positions despite hardships.
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Jongis
Esc
Regal le Ind
Yotes
AL Thes
Testimony on Goebel shooting place and suspect's statements
Howard claimed his whereabouts during Goebel's assassination. Attorney A Thomas testified Youlsey said he did not know dames Howard at that time. Howell Scott testified about questioning Youtsey in the executive building hall twenty minutes before the shooting and noted Youtsey behaved strangely.
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Howard
Goebel
A. Thomas
Prankfort
Youlsey
Dames Howard
Howell Scott
Youtsey
Powers trial witnesses testify in Georgetown hearings
Testimony in the Caley Powers trial in Georgetown includes Sheriff White and his brother John D White describing events surrounding the day Goebel was shot. Vint James Howard is questioned about accompanying Goebel to Frankfort and a pardon letter from John G White. The contest outcome favored Goebel.
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Georgetown
Caley Powers
White
James Howard
Frankfort
Goebel
John. D. White
Howard
John
Heward
Board of Trade
Art forgers sweep big American cities says Cookman
Charles E. Cookman argues Congress should criminalize forging an artist name after death. He says forgers operate openly in New York Chicago and St Louis producing propaganda and other works sold to buyers lacking art knowledge. He notes many young artists are drawn into the practice for payoff and urges a legal crackdown.
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New York
America
Europe
Charles E. Cookman
Congress
Cookman Saya
Chicago
St. Louis
América
Cookman
Darrow Defends Pettibone in Mine Explosion Case
Darrow speaks for Pettibone on the mine explosion linked to Orchard and Scott and Starling. He argues troops were misdirected, union miners expelled, and Orchard had no role in the Bradley blast in San Francisco. Details include money orders, Pettibone’s house, and the Caldwell trip with Simpkins.
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Orchard
Scott
Starling
Astriet
Adame
Darrow
Bradley
San Francisco
Pettibone
Orchart
Meéala
Haywood
Caldwell
Simpkins
Darraw Sald
Western Federation of Miners
Fred Miler
Federation
Denver
Hogan
Moyer
Pinkertons
McParland
Idaho
Aged couple found dead. adopted son arrested
Lamar December report states M. A. Maxwell and his wife were found strangled at their ranch seven miles south of Lamar. Post-mortem exams confirmed both deaths by strangulation. Edward Maxwell, aged 18 months, the couple’s adopted son, was arrested on suspicion of the murders.
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Lamar
Spokane rail service links St Paul to Portland
Spokane announces a new service starting March 1 allowing non Spokane passenger trains to run through from St Paul to Portland Oregon over the Canadian Pacific and Oregon Railroad and Navigation tracks.
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Spokane
St. Paul
Portland
Ore
Canadian Pacific and
Oregon Railroad and Navigation
Governors guests dine then attend Trinidad races
Port of Spain December 22 governors guests from American battleships were hosted at luncheon by Sir Henry Mooro Jackson, governor of Trinidad, and later joined him at a horse race event.
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Port of Spain
Huncheon
Efonry Moora Jackson
Trinidad
NAVAL WAR NEWS AND HOTEL PRICES AT BRISTOL
A dispatch reports a major naval conflict ongoing with surgeons taking command roles on hospital ships and debates over the merchant marine crew. Secretary Metcalf deflects questions on Admiral Brownson’s resignation while an unrelated Bristol hotel scene highlights high European lodging costs and a Morgan anecdote about redwood trees.
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Stokes
Merchant
Marine
Metcalf
Admiral Brownson
Navigation Bureau
Bristol
France
J. Piergent Morgancir
Morgan
Mr. Morgan
California
Washington
Basis of graft in cities
New York reports Special Attorney Francis J. Heney, after a conference with President Roosevelt, urging reforms to curb corruption. He ties municipal graft to combined influence of vice and public service corporations, calling for ending special privileges rather than elevating business leaders to political roles.
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New York
Roosevelt
Oregon
Francis J. Heney
Department of Justice
Heney
San Francisco
Ameri cans petition Russia premier on leniency plea
A group of prominent Americans led by ex Mayor Lowe of New York and others request clemency from Premier Stolypin for Nicholas Tchaikovsky and Mine Catherine Brenhkovakovs who were arrested in St. Petersburg for alleged involvement in revolutionary activity. The petition names include Mayor Bussa of Chicago Bishop Greer Mark Twain George Foktor Peabody and Morgan J. O'Brien and was sent to Baron Toren the Russian ambassador in Washington.
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New York
Tourists Discuss Europe in Luc Astania Smoke Room
A group of visitors at the Luc Astania lounge exchanged thoughts on Europe while mentioning a Pathe TV installation. The dialogue centered on travel and media in a casual cafe-like setting.
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Europe
Lucastania
Pathe
A& Calltore
Chain Gang Mutiny in Los Angeles Prison Yard
About a hundred prisoners in the city chain gang went on strike and refused to work when taken out. Ten were hustled away and shackled in a dark pool, then forced to resume grading work after police treatment. The rest relented and returned to duty.
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Los Angeles
Rapid progress in removing bodies from Darr mine
J acobs Creek Pennsylvania reports rapid progress in the removal of bodies from the Darr mine. All but No 7 have been cleared, totalling 124 bodies brought to the surface. A number of other bodies have been located and are expected to be brought up during the night.
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Jacobs Creek
Dec
Darr
Foreclosure Decree Sells Chicago Streetcar Firm’s Props
Judge Grasteup of the United States circuit court has entered a decree of foreclosure on the Union Traction company property, owner of street car lines on the north and west sides of Chicago. The property will be bought in by the Chicago Railway Company.
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Chicago
Vee
Grasteup
United States Circuit Court
Union Draetlan Company
Atreet
Chicago Railway Companys
Ship fire report explained as reflection across straits
Report of a ship on fire near Juan de Fuca straits attributed to reflection from the burning provincial exhibition buildings across the straits at Victoria. Post-Intelligencer notes Port Townsend and Victoria sources clarify the incident.
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Seattle
Post-Intelligencer
Port Town
Aead
Victoria
Straita
Juan
Straits
Vic~ Orifis
Grits Suspicious Contlér-Journal Letter Interaction
A fragment from the Mulkvills Contlér-Journal presents a tense exchange: a caller asks a love question while a woman replies angrily about orders and departure. The text hints at domestic tension and abrupt, misread dialogue. No clear resolution or full context is available.
Bribery Charge In Sutton Case Continued Report
The article notes a verdict reading in December 1907 with an eight to four jury split. It cites affidavits by timekeeper T Hunter of the Pennsylvania and juror Ronning, alleging Ronning worked night shifts at the mine after daytime jury service.
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Anias’ Dopey
Ronfing
T. Hunter
Pennsylvania
Yanes
Ronning
Young American Wounded in Brazil Revolt Arrests Reported
Washington reports a cable from Bahia that Vice, a young American wounded in an attempt to invade Minas Gerais, is in a hospital while the trial of other party members is postponed. A Quito dispatch says Ecuadorian authorities stopped a revolution by arresting Gereors and 20 adherents, with plans to seize barracks in the capital.
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Washington
State Department
Bahia
Minas Kiervaes
Quito
Gereors
Britain
Bank Declared Solvent by All Experts
In Orloans on December 26, W Sparkerson announced that State National bank stockholders will receive 160 to 200 dollars per share and depositors will be paid in full as directors consider whether to dissolve the bank. The bank has been declared solvent by National Bank Examiner Cooper and the New Orleans clearing house.
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State National Bank
W. Sparkersom
Transiitution
National Bank Examiner Cooper
New Orleans Clearing House
Death by Own Action at Fourteenth Street Subway
Ernett G. Stedman, vice president and director of the J Lyons Building and Operating Co, died today by his own action after leaping in front of a subway train at the Fourteenth Street station in New York. Receivers had been appointed for the company.
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New York
Ernett G. Stedman
J. Lyons Building and Operating Company
Atedet Station
Granite City plant to resume work on January 6
National Enameling and Stamping Company confirms its Granite City plant will reopen January 6 after nearly a month idle. About a thousand workers will return to jobs as production restarts and operations resume.
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Granite City
Til
Dee
National Enameling and Stamping Company
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