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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1907
Page
11
Gotham bank status clarified as authorities outline the financial conch involving MEINE, MERZ and THOMAS in a four-party interest dispute. Probed by officials, the case centers on four financial parties and regulatory steps awaiting final resolution.
The Associated Press reports New York banks under suspicion are declared solvent by the Clearing House after eliminating Heinze interests from the banking scene. Mercantile National director F Augustus, Milliken and Skinner named vice presidents, with Milliken joining the board. Milliken, noted industrialist and railroad director, is linked to Deering Milliken & Co and has broad New York finance ties.
Kansas City theatergoers faced a Sunday closing rule breach as actors and actresses opened shows. Police and deputies gathered evidence for the grand jury due Tuesday, with indicted theatrical managers already charged. Judge Wallace aims to deter weekly violations by keeping venues closed and releasing violators on bond.
The Hague conference session costs totaled 290000 dollars with 52000 spent on meals. Delegations from various nations contributed to the expenses as delegates prepared on the four mile ride.
A 2A paybook linked to Cassie Chadwick shows deposits in Cleveland banks and at the Second National Bank of Pittsburg on June 18 2002 totaling 2050 with other deposits cited.Authorities indicate funds were not released to Chadwick relatives and question ownership amid bankruptcy creditors and bank officials.
Correspondence reports Edward Sawyer of Tate County died in a hospital after a drunken mishap. He built a fire outside a saloon for warmth, burned clothing and upper body, then rolled into embers in his sleep. Medical care proved futile.
In Seoul a lantern procession drew about 19,000 people honoring the Japanese crown prince and his Korean counterpart. The city, carved by lights and bands, witnessed a staged city division with sections and varied divisions. Observers note the prince’s tact and geniality winning favor among Koreans and officials.
President completes final day of bear hunt at Bearlake amid continuous action. Weather, excellent all week, none of the day’s results relayed by 6 o'clock. the party plans a special train leg to Vicksburg at 10 o'clock Monday then return to Washington after a four hour stop.
Chicago dispatch reports Sylvester J Smal ler, a Commercial Telegraphers union member, faced jeering from peers as he argued to end the strike. Tension rose as protestors were expelled, union leaders debated pay raises for leased wire operators, suspensions followed non payment, and Vicw President W W Meattie of Washington emerged as Chicago local’s candidate to replace Smal ler.
By Associated Press Tokio October 2. Thomas J. O'Brien the American ambassador to Japan has been invited to luncheon with the emperor and empress on November 13. This mark of favor emphasizes the desire for friendly relations between Japan and the United States.
Prom s Washington October 3 George Roberts who retired as head of the mint August 15 prepared a compilation detailing gold and silver production across the United States for the calendar year. The total value of gold output rose by about six million dollars with Alaska showing a major gain and Colorado suffering the largest decline. Nevada, Oregon, Tennessee, and Arizona registered modest increases while California and Washington posted losses. Total ounces produced and state-by-state shifts are summarized in the report.
Vienna October reports Emperor Franz Joseph showed a continued cough and nervous restlessness. He skipped morning religious services and received civil and military officials despite medical advice. Archduke Franz Ferdinand visited the castle for a short briefing as crowds gathered for news of the monarch's health.
W B Atwell, postmaster, was arrested on embezzlement accusations. He admits a government shortage of 5.7 thousand dollars, with officials warning the total may be higher. Atwell also acted as local agent for the Searchlight Western Telephone and Searchlight Light and Power companies.
William English Walling of Indianapolis and his wife and sister in law were detained in St. Petersburg by gendarmes over alleged ties to Finnish Progress party members. The Wallings, longtime reformer family, sparked U.S. press attention as a distant relative of a 1880 Democratic vice presidential candidate.
Washington reports a capital of 10.525 billion dollars directly tied to valuing meat animals, slaughtering, and packing. The figure represents about two thirds of all capital divested in manufacturing in 1908, with stock rising since 1900 as population grows.
By Associated Press an October gale in Singmark Norway has battered the coast since Thursday. Seven fishing boats are missing and seven lives are reported lost as rescuers search the storm wreckage.
In St Louis on Oct 20 McCoy and Captain Chandier flying balloon No 10 in the army signal corps set a new standard after a 21 hour flight covering about 475 miles. The duo landed safely and attention shifts to the upcoming international balloon contest starting Monday with hopes of surpassing Lieutenant Lahm's record and securing the James Gordon Bennett cup.
One man was killed and ten others injured in a head on collision between two suburban passenger trains on the Chicago and Northwestern near Grand Avenue. Walter Cushing, engineer of the northbound train, was arrested and held pending investigation. Larson, fireman of the other train, also died. crews gave conflicting accounts of the wreck.
A masked bandit halted the Murray stage between Bingham Junction and Sandy near Lovendahl early morning. He robbed the driver and two female passengers at gunpoint, taking $21 and leaving the rest of the crew unharmed. The thief rode with the party to end of the line before slipping away into darkness.
An early 20th century dispatch reports the loss of the A D M mill in Gibbonsville Idaho by fire on Thursday. The cyanide-attached stamp mill cost about $100000 and was insured for $10000. The blaze, thought incendiary, severely harms the local economy, though the mill had not operated for some time.
Northern Pacific announces Jh. Richards as acting general superintendent of the Yellowstone Montana and Rocky Mountain division headquartered in Livingston. F. W. Gilbert remains general superintendent with duties east of Mandan North Dakota, based in St. Paul.
In Francisco on October 20 a search continues for Harry W. Nonnast once of Chicago last heard from in San Francisco two years ago when entering a hospital An uncle’s death left a large estate that will be distributed only if Nonnast is found or declared dead No trace appears in public records by Associated Press Also noted is Tokio celebrating the twenty fifth anniversary of Waseda University founded by Count Okuma with events in Tokyo Expected to include remarks by the president.
Jefferson City Mo Oct 20 The attorney general sues Standard Republic and Waters-Pierce to oust them for trust law violations and monopoly in Missouri oil business The trial judge Fredericktown Judge Anthony found the companies guilty The case to be argued en banc on Wednesday Hadley calls it one of the most important cases before a court since the Scott decision.
Secretary Taft narrowly avoided injury when the carriage horses bolted near Fort William. A guard steadied them, driving into a fence to stop the vehicle. Taft and Governor General Smith remained unharmed as crowds greeted the secretary at a Manila banquet. Taft praised education, visited schools and a medical college, and urged pride in labor while inspecting local institutions.
Manila report states a late evening joint assembly addressed to the American president conveyed thanks for support. The message, though garbled in transmission, expressed appreciation on behalf of the group for Roosevelt's aid and leadership during a critical period.
Washington October 2 The Republican national committee will meet in Washington on December 6 and 7 to decide the site and date for the next Republican convention Acting chairman Harry S New announced the call will be issued soon Cities that have applied include Chicago Kansas City St Louis Denver Seattle Atlantic City Pittsburgh Milwaukee and St Paul New said he is not committed to any city at this time
Philadelphia reports Rev Dr John H Thomas of San Francisco condemning the city as morally degraded. He says Christian Americans should see San Francisco as a warning of national decline and holds the city responsible for its own ruin.
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