Policy Cuts Prompt New York Inquiry About Misleading Representations
In New York on December 5, Senator Ann Strong of the Legislative Life Insurance Investigating Committee said the body would not end with the new Legislature. The committee will continue to hear evidence, including potential investigations of Cortelyou and Bliss, while examining insurance firm practices and policy details such as the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance claims and rate structures. Eldredge testified on claim processing delays, approvals, and mortality assumptions affecting premiums and agent compensation.
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York
Ann‘atrong
Legislative Life Hamarance
Cortelyou
Cornelius N. Blisa
Publican National Ees Ste
Wilmases
Pees
H. Rogers
Mast Saginaw
Mich
Seaie
Ert Deen
Fotter
Spbieedon K al Tien
Eid Agsaoun the
Potles
Lapeed
Eldredge
Hughes
Mutial Reserve Life Insurance
Je Aefe
Vermont policy holders warned by Insurance Commissioners
The Vermont Insurance Commissioners Issued a warning to policy holders cautioning against rashly surrendering contracts or selling them to speculators due to past mismanagement. They urged reliance on legal remedies across states to protect policy holders from recurrence of risky and irregular practices and to ensure solvency and adherence to terms.
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Vermont
Perkins to Go from New York Life and Morgan Chair
George W. Perkins of J P Morgan & Co will retire from the vice presidency of New York Life Insurance Co and from its finance committee chairmanship at the coming election. A friend says the step reflects his welfare and signals a formal transition. The move follows testimony before the legislative insurance investigation committee and notes changes in management and finance practices.
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New York
George W. Perkins
J. P. Morgan & Co
New York Life Insurance Company
Perking
Him Welf
Mance
Unclear bonds firm linked to New York Life committee
A trustee disclosed that a Morgan firm connection benefited New York Life but noted public sentiment favored delaying any change. Berkins’ role on the life insurer’s finance committee is mentioned, though profits from sales of securities were not his to claim.
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Mance Committee
Gn. Insurance Company
Berkins
New York Life
Yeaterday
Terkins
Wheels of Justice Stop in Moran Grand Jury Session
New District Attorney Moran refused to present evidence or discuss cases during a paused grand jury proceeding at Borton. Judge DeCoureny postponed deliberations to morning, with Lawson held for December grand jury on criminal tibet charges.
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J. B. Moran
Borton
John B
Puesey
Aisteker
DeCoureny
Uesennes
Gemsh Jr
Becerureny
Moran
Tam
Rene
Homes W. Lawson
Tibet
KITES TO AID WEATHER STUDY AT MOUNT WEATHER
Professor Willis Te. Monte, head of the weather bureau, discusses annual plans for Mount Weather Observatory. Balloons and kites will measure temperature, moisture, and air movement at high altitudes. The program includes studying earth magnetism, soil temperature, and earth motions and their links to meteorology.
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Wash
Willis Te. Monte
Weather Bureau
Mount Weather
Warning label on laxative cure claims misleads readers
An old label promotes LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets claiming to cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee if it fails. It notes a per box price and a pharmacy brand by W. GROVES with excitable claims, reflecting questionable medical advertising of the era.
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Ite
W. Groves
Eich Box
Hearst Hints at Run Again if Election Contest Prolongs
Washington December 5 William Randolph Hearst gave an interview indicating a possible run for president if the recount fails to seat him or if the dispute remains unresolved before the next election. He claimed confidence he would be seated. Hearst and Tammany leaders were notably friendly in the House yesterday, provoking comment.
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Washington
Wiliam Randolph Hearst
Hearst
Tammany
Cured of Consumption Ad Promises Cure by Father John’s Medicine
Michael Griffin of 67 Prospect Street Bridgeport Connecticut reports being cured of consumption. The notice touts Father John’s Medicine as effective against lung illness and invites readers to seek the remedy.
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John
Michael Griffin
Prospect Street
Bridgeport
Conn
Moody Seeks Prison Term for Rate Law Violations
Attorney General Moody urges imprisonment for violators of the railroad rate law in his annual report. He cites actions pending in Wisconsin and calls for amendments to permit penalties beyond fines. He argues for a strong administrative fix to curb rebates, discrimination, and secret rate departures.
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Washington
Moody
Congress
Wisconsin
Free Hides and Free Coal Bills in Congress
Washington December 5. Representative Roberts of Massachusetts introduced a bill to place all hides on the free list. A separate bill proposes free coal by placing bituminous coal on the free list. He also introduced measures to abolish the revenue tax on alcohol for oil and trades and to fund public land sales and naval yard publications. He filed two honor medal bills for men of the 6th Massachusetts and for those who answered Lincoln’s call and fought at the Cumberland in the Hamp ton Roads battle.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Nasachusette
Roberts
Chel
Weymouth
Boston Navy Yard
Massachusetts
Lincoln
Hampton Roads
Whiskey or Food Which Do You Take
An article promoting Magee's Malt as a non alcoholic tonic to combat sedentary lifestyles and illness. It argues many remedies rely on alcohol and harm the body while presenting Magee's Malt, a cod liver oil based tonic, as a nourishing, non alcoholic food and medicine. It recommends B A Crown, 45 North Main Street, Barre, as a source.
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Thous
Magee
North Main Street
Barre
Dyspepsia Post-mortem and Dyspepsia Cure Claim
A fragment from a 1910s style ad claims dyspepsia worsens with tuberculosis predisposition and harms body and brain. It includes a testimonial from L. F. Turner of Detroit praising Rexall Digestive Tablets for relief and urges readers to try a 25 cent box.
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New York
L. F. Turner
Howard Street
Detroit
Mich
Rexall product guarantees prompt customer satisfaction
The ad asserts full guarantees on Rexall remedies and promises refunds if customers are not satisfied. It emphasizes not risking customer loss by failing to fulfill agreements and states a commitment to honoring money back terms to avoid financial loss.
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Gorstre
Commission Drafts Tariff Resolution Amid Debate
A commission discusses tackling the tariff problem with emphasis on clarity and fairness. Members debate procedures and seek a practical path forward, aiming to resolve stalled rates and improve oversight.
Cotton Crop Output and Acreage Report by USDA
Washington December reports show the 1905-06 cotton crop yield at 10 167 815 bales of 500 pounds gross, not including linters, with an estimated area to be picked of 26 117 153 acres. A reduction of 882 200 acres or 3.1 percent from prior acreage estimates is noted, implying total pounds produced in the year will reach about 4 300 217 358.
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Washington, D. C
Out of Agriculture
Steamer Lunenburg Strikes in Snow Squall
A strong northeast gale with snow squalls drives the steamer Lunenburg of Halifax ashore at Magdalen Islands near Amherst harbor after 1 PM. The 113 ton vessel, measuring 194.9 feet length, 23 feet breadth, and 16.9 feet depth, was observed in distress as communication with the shore was attempted amid high seas.
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Halifax
Lunenburg
Pictou
Islands
Anherst Harbor
Magdalen
Eanae Leen K . Pe Orstig Aursier
quits road in rate fight by Michigan candidate
Washington reports William Alden Smith of Michigan announced yesterday that he has resigned as railroad director and sold all railroad stock to avoid impending railroad rate battles. Smith, a candidate for Alger, opposes the Townsend bill and is aligned with the editorial fight in Michigan politics.
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Washington
William Alden Smith
Jchhgan
Pere Marquette Railroad
Smith
Michigan
Alger
Vote Legislar
Townsend
Preparing New Rate Bill by Hepburn Draws Conservative Messare
Chairman Hepburn of the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee works on a railway rate bill. The measure aims to reflect conservative sentiment within the Republican ranks. Washington dispatches report ongoing drafting and anticipated implications for railway rates and policy debates.
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Hepburn
Messare
Washington
Dee. G
Hephers
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Cured of Consumption Claim by Doctor
A fragment reports a claim by Alfred Michaud of 110 Lowell Street Lawrence Mines that a doctor declared him cured of consumption. The text is unclear and shows OCR issues but asserts medical discharge from illness.
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Jake
Alfred Michaud
Lowell Street
Lawrence, Mines
Two doctors ward off death from consumption in Holyoke
Ephrem Payette of U51 street Holyoke recalls Father Joli curing him of consumption. Other names Musa and local references appear in fragments from a sanitized OCR segment.
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Father Joli
Ephrem Payette
U51 Street
Holyoke
Musa
Senator Overman to push world trade investigation commission
Washington Dec 6 Senator Overman North Carolina planned to introduce in the Senate a bill to establish a five member commission to study world market conditions and recommend measures to aid American manufactured products. The proposal mirrors prior commissions and would use commissions as a tool for policy coordination and reciprocity.
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Washington, D. C
Overman
North Carolina
Senate
London fog traps inventor in a Russian plot
Colonel George McGill, in London six weeks, helps a Russian inventor build a clock toy. The ruse leads to abduction in thick fog, a steamer voyage, and a brief prison, ending with a return to his lodgings and a £100 bank note found in his possession. The colonel vows to report to authorities.
Italian Cabinet Fell As Members Resign En Masse
In Rome a number of Italian cabinet members resigned while others planned to submit their resignations as pending parliamentary measures faced problems. The move signals a major political shakeup amid ongoing formal debates and policy disputes.
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Rome
Cabi
Refund Guarantee Card From Greene's Pharmacy
A card notes a refund policy for Hy age gh tes Be and Tarif oe, promising money refunded and guaranteed satisfaction. Signatures include Hep Qnom Pharmacy at Kuxmaron & Con and F. A. Acwwourn with W. H Miga and others.
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Greene
Rae
Qnom Pharmacy
Kuxmaron & Con
F. A. Acwwourn
Howann
A. W. Paxson
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Cortelyou and
Bliss
Perkins
Morgan Firm
Wheels OF Justice
New Observatory
MR. Roberts
Bay State
Rickert & Wells Red Cross Pharmacy
Simpatinn Ral Ct
Nova Scotia
Chase
Chase Mfg. CO
Newburgh, N. Y
Pere Marquette
Fatenen
Senator Overman
A. Crown
North Main St
Barre, Vt
London
C. FI
George McGill
United States
Ourey
Colobel
Ivan Moskow
Wan
Ike
Petroff Minky
Porter Street
Currier Bldg
No. Main St. Barre
Green Mountain Brand
Green Mountain
Meat Trust
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