Woodmen Convention Reports Large Membership Growth
The Modern Woodmen of America opened its fourteenth biennial convention in Milwaukee with about 700 delegates from over 11,000 camps and 700,000 members. Head Consul A R Talbot outlined centralized medical work and camp discipline changes, noted finances for 1903 and 1904, and entertained plans for economy and member benefits. Dr Warner urged support for a Santa Fe sanitarium project and a penny-a-month fund. a liquor- related dispute loomed at the gathering.
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Milwaukee
Amerie
Davidson Theater
A. R. Talbot
Supreme Medical Directors
Supreme Medical Directors “At the Head Otce
Foresters’ Department
Warner
Kansas
Feasehal
Woodmen of America
Santa Fe Railroad Company
Lan ‘Veras
N.M
Question of liquor admission dominates day proceedings
A lengthy session focused on liquor admission with potential sustenance of the measure. A resolution to remove zinc and lead miners from hazardous risk lists was sent to the committee. Other actions included rejecting proposed methods of assessment and an insurance policy, and adjusting the law to cover a $1,300,000 policy. Several foresters reports and junior class references appeared, including Los Angeles, Oklahoma City camps and captains Irving McKenn and Paul.
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Hiquor
Foresters’ Pt Grills
Los Ange
J. Irving McKenn
Pony
Chiss
Oklahoma City
Paul
Albert Waters Seen as Likely Chief Joseph Successor
A Colville reservation council near Nespelem assembled to choose a parade leader for ceremonies before Chief Joseph’s monument is erected. Albert Waters is described as Chief Joseph’s chosen successor and the preferred option of many Nez Perce, with expectations Waters will become the next chief.
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Joseph
Neelim
Colville
Chronicle
Albert Waters
Waters
Equitable Officers Resign Amid Inquiry
New York June president James W. Alexander and vice president James H. Hyde resign from the Life Assurance Society under a new independent investigation directed by Paul Morton. Other officers including second vice president Gage Ell, George F Wilton, William H McIntyre and Horace Winthrop also step down, effective immediately, with Morton to review details before any action.
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New York
Table Life Assurance Society
Paul ‘Morton
Morton
James W. Alexander
James H. Hyde Ax
Teer
Gageell
George +F Wlton
Wilam IL MéIntyre
Mr.Morton
Equitable Socrets
Alexander
Sr. Hyde
Bozeman Insanity Trial Focuses on Lindley Letters
Special Dispatch from Bozeman reports an insanity hearing for J M Lindley, a longtime local businessman and veteran, with defense led by ex County Attorney George D Pease. State witnesses examined, letters Lindley wrote to Nelson Story cited, Dr Warren expected to view one letter after Warm Springs arrival, jurors named.
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Bozeman
J.M. Lindley
George D. Pease
Attirey Walrath
C. 8. Hartman
Philadelphia 1 All Worked Up Case of Forgery
Spectacular case of forgery stirs the city as authorities pursue the culprits. Officials describe a bold scheme exploiting local businesses and financial records. Public interest rises as investigations unfold and new leads emerge.
Forged Stock Certificates Shake Philadelphia Brokerage
A sensational forgery case in Philadelphia uncovers certificates for small stock lots fraudulently raised to hundreds of shares. Benjamin H. Gaskill, deceased, formerly ran a gilt edged banking and brokerage firm and left an estate tied to bonds from Philadelphia Traction and United States Steel. An estate purchaser and E C Miller Co. movements reveal certificates that were scaled from six to 100 shares, prompting a major investigation and policy shifts in financial circles.
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Thas
Benjamin H. Gaskill
Hig Grave
Gaskill
Philadelphia
Traction Company
United States Steel Corporation
E.C. Miller Co
Bowen Inquiry Ends with Dismissal of Bowen from Service
Washington June 20 The Loomis Bowen controversy ends with President Taft dismissing Herbert W Bowen from the diplomatic service after findings that he organized and circulated attacks on Loomis and sought incriminating documents. Bowen denied charges but the president cites his unreliability and risk to the service as grounds for dismissal.
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Washington
Publ
Scathinely
Fulgin
Howen
Bowen
Hs Itneasen
Stettinin Company
Purpors Sinepicta
Taft
Aracan
Loomis
Laguaira
Goldschmidt
Hess
Pastor
Mr. Loomis
Department
Hoyt will case details depose childless motive
In Tiffin Ohio June 20 deposition by Dr William Polk of New York cites Mrs Hoyt as embittered by childlessness and using sleep drugs. Testimony notes a poodle named Bobbie fed at table with napkin and cod meal for him. Mr Hoyt in New York disclaims involvement as heirs challenge the will seeking to break it.
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Tiffin
Ohio
Hoyt
Wiliam Polk
New York City
Captain Clark protests Vermont hanging of Mrs Rogers Austin
Captain Lloyd Clark, brother of Admiral Clark, telegrams Governor Bell of Vermont protesting the planned hanging of Mary Rogers Austin. He cites honor of Green Mountain state and recalls Vermont’s 22 year old disgrace, urging mercy and a wall portrait request with his brother’s consent.
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St. Joseph
Mich
Lloyd Clark
United States
Admiral Clark
Oregon
Santiago
Pacific Water
Sampson
Bell
Vermont
Mary Rogers
Gteen Mountain
Sudan
Captain. Clark
Capt
Governor Bell vows to run Vermont unafflicted by outsiders
Essex Junction Vermont June 2 Governor Bell arrived from Windsor after talks with prison officials on Mary Rogers execution plans. He dismissed an unsolicited telegram from Admiral Clarke and refused outside advice, insisting Vermont will stand on its own bottom and keep the statehouse portrait hanging as is.
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Essex Junction
Ernor Bell
Windsor
Mary” Rogers
Elling
Clark
Tragedy at Portland's Big Fair in Cairo segment
In Portland's big fair at the Cairo exposition a Moorish dancer named Shor was shot by an unnamed assailant. The shooter killed himself after wounding Shor, while the woman fled with only minor injuries. The man's prognosis remained grave.
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Portland
Cairo
Hia Wi Rachine Shor
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