Insurance Scandal Testimony in Mutual Reserve Case
New York reporters cover insurance investigators hearing on Mutual Reserve Life. Witnesses detail policy sales and soaring assessments, including claims of misrepresented premiums and costly legal fees. Notable figures include Miss Charlotte Kiser, George Eldric, Frank H. Platt, and Senator Platt lineage.
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New York
Charlotte Kiser
Mutual Reserve Life Company
Kiser
Hides
George W. Eldric
Mutual Reserve
Sir. Hughes
Boardman, Platt & Soley
Frank H. Platt
United States
Platt
P. Soliday
Trenton
Northwestern Life Insurance Company
Mete Lenspiel
Hughes
Austen Lathrop, Jr
Corning
Armstrong
Mutual Reserve Com- Bey
Kldredge
Andrew Tamil
Andrew ©. Fields
Albany
Charles M. Turner
Security Mutual Life Insurance Comp
Binghamton
Sie
Charles F. Tipper
Turner
Perny
Tupper
Depew Resigns From Equitable Board of Directors
Senator Chaun M. Depew of New York has tendered his resignation as a director of the Life Assurance society. The move will be presented to the board at its next meeting in Washington on December 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chaun M. Depew
New York
The
Idle, Life Assurance Society
Board of Directors
Whitney campaign spends over 42000 in statewide bid
Henry M. Whitney, Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, filed a campaign statement with the secretary of state showing total expenses of 42,057.51. He gave the Democratic state central committee 19,000 in four payments. The next major item was more than 3,500 for maintenance of headquarters and clerk hire.
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Boston
Henry M. Whitney
Secretary of State
Democratic State Central Committee
Fort Captured After Ammonia Fumes In Girard
In Girard Kansas Mrs Ina Berry who had held a fort in a paltry toilet room since Friday surrendered yesterday after being overcome by ammonia fumes. Before surrendering she fired one shot at her captors but failed to hit.
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Girard
Kan
Ina
Berry
Three Strings Triumph Three for Eagles in Montpelier
In a Montpelier Intercity league match at Alex Yander’s, the Eagles won three straight strings against the Students, with McDonald delivering a standout performance and high roiling play. Final score details muddled by OCR but Eagles achieved the decisive three-string streaks.
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Eagles
Montpelier
Alex
Yander
Ant
McDonald
Good Bowling at Rutland City Record by James O'Brien
James O'Brien, coaching Marble City at Hale alleys in Rutland on December 7, bowled a 652 total with 275 and the series short of the city mark by nine pins. He holds the city single string record of 280 and trails the three string record of 661 by W. B. Shepard.
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Rutland
Marble City
Hale
James O'Brien
O'Brien
W. 8. Shepard
Rube Vickers Shines as Seattle Pitcher in West
Springfield Mass reports Rube Vickers, once with the Northern league, now pitches for Seattle on the Pacific coast. The San Francisco Chronicle notes his eight strikeouts and four hits allowed in nine innings, with mystifying moves and a powerful right arm.
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Egor Nee
Kota Una
Springfield
Mass
Rube" Vickers
Seattle
San Francisco Chronicle
Scala
Vickers
R. Waddell Vickers
Fragmentary OCR Heavy with Names and Places
Incomplete text mentions 40 pounds by Jess Peter John, E Carr of 546 West 127th Street New York City, a 15 inch tall crander Kilmer, police, and exander in Johnstown New Jersey. GAINED pounds. A Father Schon of the palee Springy Bank Pittsburgh.
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Jess Peter John
E. Carr
Weat 127Th Street
New York City
John
Mi E—M. Crosby
Highth Avenue
Crander “Kilmer
Ofterrexander
Johnstown, N. J
Schon
Pitte
Vermont Records Low Internal Revenue Totals in 1896 Report
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue reports for the year ending 1896 showing Vermont with only 380 taxpayers in diverse tax categories, including rectifiers and liquor dealers. District totals show New Hampshire and Vermont as part of a larger New England division, with Vermont factories producing cigars from tobacco, and limited seized properties for violations. The nationwide internal revenue collection reached $234,487,976.37.
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Washington, D. C
Internal Revenue
Nnational Treasury
Aaninois
Ascony
Vermont
New Hampshire
Maine
Edgar C. Crossman
Proctor Seat Vacancy Sparks Vermont Race Rumors
In Washington D C the 1908 Ver biont benalst campaign is discussed as Senator Proctor plans retirement in three years and David J Baxter of Harlington hints at 1909 candidacy Vermont figures Foster and ex Gov Foster indicate readiness should a Senate vacancy arise, noting his long service and strong local support amid talks of a transfer to the Senate the article outlines the political jockeying and anticipated succession dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Dec
David J. Baxter
Harlington
Vermont
Mr. Foster
Rocar
Whall
Pew
Roosevelt
Jalol
Harrison
Fosterington
Proctor
Foster
Orst
Senate
House
Lodge's Tariff Bills Move Through Senate
Senator Lodge introduced amendments to the Dingley tariff proposing maximum and minimum rates with blank tie rate to negotiate with foreign nations. He also endorsed a bill to abolish the duty on hides and advanced a consular reform measure aimed at modernizing methods and personnel, tied to Secretary Root's service and Lodge's cooperation.
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Washington, C
United States
Lodge
Molded fragments hint at a local fortification decision
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a fortress or fortification project linked to a castle site. Mentions lean interest and a specific date, but details are unclear due to garbled text. The readable terms suggest a discussion of funds or policy affecting a local institution or property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wateaion
Congressional session debates canal bill to push approval
The House indicated an adjournment planned after disposing of the Panama Canal bill. A pre noon rules committee session approved a rule for unlimited debate to force ratification of the canal appropriation if opponents refuse consent. Representatives Randell and Robertson of Louisiana took the oath of office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Rules
Ranedell
Robeertson
Louisiana
Another Big Land Scandal Shakes Nebraska District
Unverified reports claim a major land scandal in the Valentine district Nebraska. James Pettijohn at Valentine has been removed and Receiver Towles faces demand for resignation. District Attorney Baxter and Judge Munger are under scrutiny amid fencing cases and alleged advisement connected to government land filings.
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Washington
Interior Department
Nebraska
James C. Pettijobn
Valentine
Towles
Atta
Baxter
Tudge Munger
Ieee
Hitchcork
Munger
Pettijohn
Department of Dination
Prairies Lured New York Boy Charged in Buffalo Trip Heist
Edward Whalen, a New York youth, stole 1600 dollars from Mrs. Eayenie Chickey while plans for a western shooting trip unfolded. Ledatti, who helped cash the money, gave Whalen only 15 cents and sent him home as police awaited. Authorities found 500 dollars in a toy bank at Ledatti’s house and the rest in a cellar. both boys were arrested and jailed for ten days pending further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Whalen
Hi Whalen
Eayenie Chickey
Berth Preference Sparks House Debate on Train Cars
Washington December debate centers on a bill by Representative Brownlow to punish ports that fail to refund half the berth price when a passenger has not used a paid berth. Brownlow argues upper berths should not be blocked as a joke while a traveler recalls always preferring lower berths and criticizes railroad practices.
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Washington
Dec
Representative Brownlow
Fobsian Oe Congress
Root Letter Signals Cautious Hope for Russian Jews
New York December 7 Secretary Root expressed sympathy for Russian Jews in a public letter to Shon Wolf. He urged liberal reforms and restoration of administrative control to ease anti Jewish oppression and urged effective foreign influence. The U S relief fund for Russian Jews rose by 14110 to aid those suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Russia
Secretary Root
Shon Wolf
Root
United States
Mitchell Not Chairman Senate Canal Committee
Washington December telegram reports Senator Mitchell of Oregon, convict in tank fraud cases, resigned the chairmanship of the Senate committee on interoceanic canals. Senator Millard of Nebraska becomes ranking member after Senator Platt of New York declines the post due to the arduous duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fairbanks
Mitchell
Oregon
Sues
Senate Committee On
Adjustment Near With Powers Turkey Controversy
Paris reports the foreign office sees the dispute with Turkey as virtually settled with only details pending before final adjustment. The international fleet stays idle awaiting these details before action.
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Paris
Foreign Office
Turkey
Antieaaerx
New Move For Pure Food Legislation Begins
Efforts to secure pure food laws start in the House when Hepburn introduces his bill in a few days. The measure mirrors the proposal he unsuccessfully championed two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Eer
Hepbrn
Victoria appoints Chai Lai minister to Medway Toron
A despatch reports Chew Chai Lai, stopped from the Chinese foreign office, to succeed Sir Cheng T as minister to Medway Toron. The note mentions a reform plan for foreign legations and consulates as part of the reshuffle.
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Chew Chai Lai
America
Victoria
B. Z
Medway
To Cure a Cold in One Day: Bromide Laxative Claim
Advert seems to offer a one day cure with a laxative product and refunds if it fails, but wording is garbled. It references GROVES and ears, suggesting misread names. the claim centers on a product marketed to cure a cold quickly with a money back guarantee.
Hearst Wins On Appeal In New York Prolonged Case
Appellate Division alters contestant victory in mayoralty contest. Court orders the canvass inspectors to count all votes in the box, granting a stay pending further appeal. Justice Laughlin notes concurring opinions as the case proceeds to higher court.
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New York
Dee
Te Jinsen
Supreme A
Nesters Esterday
Court of Apopale
The Gentler Sex and Women’s Finances
A fragmentary draft discusses women as more economical than men and their spending habits in society. It cites varied views on women’s independence and money management from a Providence Journal reflection and notes Oregon women organizing to oppose suffrage, forming the Oregon State Association to oppose equal suffrage.
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Genery
Jounal
Oregon
Portland
Menna
Mra. W
Chinese Girl Reporter Margaret Chung Aims for Newspaper Work
Ambitious 16 year old Chinese American girl Margaret Jessie Chung reads extensively and excels in school. She aspires to enter journalism despite racial barriers, pursuing English studies and public school excellence with unusual ease for her age.
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Margaret Jessie Chung
Dréenon
Miss Chung
Young Chinese girl pursues American path and teaching
A Los Angeles Herald piece highlights Mins Chung a 16 year old Chinese student teaching English in a Chinese colony and serving as secretary of the Mylcreest Memorial Union. The report praises her American spirit and notes her family's readiness for citizenship drawing on a broader dialogue about modernization and cross cultural progress.
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Chis
Mylcreest Memorial Union
Mylcreest Clareh
Mins Chung
East Seventh A
Herald
Lita
Willie
F Gaveland
China
Freddie
Los Angeles Herald
Justice Storer Refuses Patrick Re Sentencing
New York December 7 justice Storer in the county supreme court yesterday afternoon refused to resentence Albert T Patrick, convicted of the murder of William Marsh Rice. He sent the matter before Justice Rogers in the criminal part of the supreme court.
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New York
Storer
Ae Ineourt
Albert T. Patrick
William Marvh Rice
Rogers
Supreme Court
Cheney and Co Toledo Promises Constipation Relief
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Cheney and Co in Toledo and references a product for constipation. Names and ads are unclear. The readable items imply a medical or patent medicine claim but lack concrete events or dates.
Unclear Cupid Quip Stirs Snowbound City Whimsy
Fragmentary OCR hints at a winter themed exchange with Cupid about love and cold winds. Names and places are garbled, but the excerpt evokes a playful, era style mood with references to a New Orleans related detail.
A Few Words About Tonics From a Barre Ad
An old Barre advertisement extols Magee's Malt Emulsion as a non alcoholic tonic claiming it builds tissue improves circulation and strengthens nerves. It contrasts tonics containing alcohol with a non alcoholic formula featuring cod liver oil a malty base and hypophosphites, offered by E A Drown, druggist, 48 North Main Street Barre.
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Magee
E. A. Drown
Denugulst
North Main Street
Barre
Contested Wheelock Will Trial Opens in County Court
Bennington December 7 The second trial of the Nabitin ke Wheelock will case began in county court. The matter centers on whether the probate court correctly deemed the document as the last will and testament. Wheelock of Shaftsbury left about 12000 dollars in property as the contested fortune.
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Bennington
Supreme Court
Ramat Acne
Ella Bil
Loie Smith
Lifeman
Noices
Wheelock
Wheeock
Shaftsbury
Decayed eggs for Bernhardt anger Canadian crowd
Morale soured after Mme Bernhardt’s Quebec run at the Auditorium ended with eggs hurled at her and several actors as she left the theatre. Reported indignation followed an interview praised by some newspapers but deemed disrespectful to Canadians, prompting a tense scene with about 200 onlookers and at least one egg strike near the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Mme, Bernhardt
Max
Beephardt
Lear
Duel May Be Result In Madrid Dispute
Madrid December 7 General Weyler, former war minister, resents a speech by General Luque, the new war minister, who vowed to restore army discipline. A confrontation between the rivals seems likely as tensions rise and rhetoric sharpens. Typewriter Gets Million in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Weyler
Luque
Moon
Notice of Refund Guarantee on Patent Remedy
A card states an daterd guarantee from Spears Behaers F of Alabama offering a 25 cent bottle refund if the product fails to cure a cold or fever. The note asserts a warranty of Greene's and promises money back if not cured.
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Greene
Spears
Behaers F
AL Btn
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Whitney
Hood CO
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Rube
Proctor's
Pyne
Massachusetts
McNary
Evenine Post
Curtis Publishing Company
Philadelphia
Cherry Street
Prairies
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Pat
Canal Committee
Hepburn
Bill
Cheng
Hearst
Patrick
Stavzor
J. Cheney
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Intern
Sanita
Iman
Cheney & CO
Toledy
Cupid
Amy Artows
Bernhardt
Gen. Weyler
Slar
Chicago
Currier Bldg
No. Main St. Barre
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