Trial of Morse and Curtis Opens With Surprises
The Morse and Curtis trial began before Judge Hough with two surprises: jurors to be housed nightly under marshal guard and all government witnesses under surveillance. Key testimony centered on Morse granting power of attorney to his secretary Katherine Wilson to sign checks and handle his National Bank of North America account, plus a $100,900 check charged to Morse’s account being entered as evidence.
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New York
Chagnie W. Morse
Alfred H. Curtis
National Bank of North America
Hough
United States
Mr. Morse
Katherine Wilson
Morse
Fleets Meet in Sea of Japan
In Yokohama and Tokyo the delayed arrival of the American Atlantic fleet disrupts planned entertainments. A surprise meeting with the Japanese fleet occurred near Kiushu as both sides exchanged greetings after wireless alerts. The Americans observed Japanese maneuvers before resuming their voyage.
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Sea OF Japan
Tokio
Yokohama
Uncle Sam
Kiushu
Sperry
Minoru Saito
Murderer Ends Life in Jail in Illinois
In Champaign Illinois on October 16 John Cook aged seventy eight killed himself by hanging in the county jail. One month earlier he murdered Mrs Edna McIvennan in a separate case.
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Champaign
John Cook
Edna Mclvennan
Wheat prices in Minneapolis market report
Market quotations show Minneapolis Wheat on Oct 15 with Dec at 1.01 and May at 1.05. Trade track figures list No. 1 hard 1.04 No. 1 Northern 1.03 No. 2 Northern 1.01 plus fractions and No. 3 Northern about 0.99.
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Minneapolis
Northern
Market Report St Paul Livestock Prices
St Paul cattle and hog prices listed for the day with ranges for steers and cows, veals, hogs, sheep and lambs. Steers mostly 6.00 to 6.75, cows 4.00 to 5.00, veals 3.75 to 6.00, hogs 5.20 to 5.55, sheep 4.00 to 4.25, spring lambs 4.50 to 7.75.
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St. Paul
Wheat and flax futures on track with varied prices
In Duluth on October 15 wheat futures show No. 1 hard at 1.034% and No. 1 Northern at 1.03 with Dec at 1.01 and May at 1.08. Northern values list Oct 1.02% and Nov 1.02, while flax futures rise to around 1.21 for Oct and 1.20 to 1.24 for later months.
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Duluth
Northern
Wheat and commodity prices report from Chicago market
Chicago market update lists Wheat Dec 99 9Stec May 1.02 July 98%c. Corn Dec 68%c May 68c July 62%c. Oats Dec 48%c May 60% 60%c July 46c. Pork Oct 13.70 Dec 13.80 Jan 15.27%4 May 15.20. Butter Creameries 20% 27tec Dairies 18% 2ic Eggs 23c. Poultry Turkeys 17c chickens 10 1034¢ Springs 11% ec.
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Chicago
Springs
Chicago Union Stock Yards Evening Market Prices
Chicago October 16 cattle prices across categories show beefes Texans Western cattle stockers and feeders cows and heifers calves. hogs range from light to good to choice heavy with pigs. sheep and yearlings and lambs listed with varied figures amid typographical errors and missing symbols.
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Chicago
Thaw May Go to Pittsburg for Testimony in Bankruptcy Case
New York reports Marty K Thaw may travel to Pittsburg soon to testify in bankruptcy proceedings there. Dr Baker and Colonel Gardiner discussed the writ requiring Thaw be produced, with promises from Thaw representatives not to obstruct his return to New York if he appears in Pittsburg. Gardiner plans to decide after consulting the attorney general and may telegraph for Thaw if the writ stands.
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New York
Marty K. Thaw
Pittsburg
Baker
Matteawan Hospital
Thaw
Gardiner
United States Court In
Pennsylvania
Lamb
Fishkill Landing
Albert H. Meyer
Roger O'Mara
Colonel Gardiner
Jackson
Iowa man sues banker under usury laws in council bluffs
Council Bluffs Iowa October 16 suit filed against Ernest F Hart alleging usury violations in a large sum loan case. The action seeks legal recovery of money claimed as interest and penalties.
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Iowa
Council Bluffs, la
Ernest F. Hart
Vinci Advertisment Promises Full Refund For Dissatisfied Buyers
The advertisement guarantees a full money back refund if not satisfied. It urges people who are run-down nervous debili tated aged or weak and those with stubborn colds coughs bronchitis or incipient consumption to try Vinci with confidence. J. E. Malloy Druggist Minn. Austin.
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Vinci
Usury Suit In Iowa Involving National Committeeman
Andrew G. Gilbert former city alderman and bank president claims Hart owes $17,194 from usury payments on a loan of $13,339 and seeks twice the amount under federal bank laws plus $25,000 for defamation. He alleges notes were made to Hart personally to evade banking penalties and accuses Hart of presiding over crooked deals. Hart declined comment.
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Republican National
Gilbert
Hart
National
Couple Fatally Burned in Vain Rescue Attempt
Peoria Illinois reports a tragic blaze on an unspecified date where a husband perished trying to save his wife whose clothing caught fire. The incident underscores the dangers of house fires and the couple’s deaths are mourned by the local community.
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Peoria, Ill
Fatal Burns After Gasoline Blast Kills Couple
Stefan Blaskovich of Canton died from burns after a gasoline explosion. The wife suffered 80 percent burns and died an hour before her husband. A brother of the woman was severely burned while attempting to rescue the couple.
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Stefan Blaskovich
Canton
Saltonstall’s Death Tied to $30,000 Exchange Loss
New York reports that H. I. Judson & Co. suffered a $30,000 loss due to the peculations of former manager Henry J. Saltonstall who died on September 12. Saltonstall had ten years with the firm and had gained their confidence.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
H. I. Judson & Co
Saltonstall
Empyers
Democrats Worried by Bryan Campaign in National Polls
The New York Sun correspondent notes Republicans are listening to Democratic rhetoric in Virginia where Bryan is attacked by voters who otherwise back him. The piece argues Democrats often privately fear Bryan may harm the nation and should openly support Taft for national welfare and progress.
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New York Sun
Virginia
Sun
United States
Bryan
New York
Taft
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