Mutal Life Exam Finds Affairs Largely Compliant
New York April 17 The State Insurance Department completed the first audit since the 1905 scandals. Superintendent Hotchkiss calls the report largely complimentary to Mutual Life noting compliance with Armstrong law while detailing prior misuses of policyholders funds. Dividends rose from 2.67 million in 1904 to 8.31 million in 1908 due to deferred policies maturing.
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New York
Mutual Life Insurance Company
State Insurance Department
Hughes
Hotchkiss
Armstrong
Richard McCurdy
Boston
McCurdys
Tree and Toys Await for Child in New Jersey
In Burlington there is a Christmas tree set up at George Rodman’s home on Linden Avenue for seven-year-old Marguerite Rodman who is recovering in a Philadelphia hospital. Doctors say she can return home by mid May to celebrate Christmas. The tree remains bright with wet cloths wrapping the trunk and toys tied to the branches awaiting her return.
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Burlington
N. J
Marguerite Rodman
Linden Avenue
George Rodman
Philadelphia
Marguerite
American fashion and morals irk English novelist in New York
English novelist Mrs Desmond Humphreys arrived in New York aboard the Oceanic and critiqued American life. She marveled at Fifth Avenue fashion while condemning what she called wasteful habits, sensational literature, and perceived moral hysteria, including views on suffrage and marriage.
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New York
Desmond Humphreys
Mrs. Humphreys
London
Paris
Victoria
Twain’s condition improves as daughter joins him at Stormfield
Samuel L. Clemens known as Mark Twain, ill at Stormfield in Redding connects with his daughter Mrs. Ossip Gabrilovitch who arrived from abroad. Dr. Robert M. Halsey remains at his side through Monday.
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Redding
Conn
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
Stormfield
Ossip Gabrilovitch
Poet From His Garret Wins Freedom Then Plans Music
ST. PAUL Minn April 17 John Carter a prisoner whose poems drew attention of prominent men and shortened his 10 year sentence to five says he will quit writing when he leaves his cell and take up music The commutation by the State Pardon Board becomes effective tomorrow Carter notes his verse has appeared in Eastern magazines and in the Prison Mirror He says he would not seek parole and that he will pursue a career in orchestral music, possibly abroad, after his release He discusses his arrest at Karlstad his hunger crime and his aim to rise quickly and continue composing music He recalls his mother in England and the impact of his confinement on his writing and outlook
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ST. Paul, Minn
John Carter
State
Prison Mirror
Carter
Minneapolis
Karlstad
Winnipeg
Minnesota
Board of Control
England
Start
State Supreme Court
Ike
The
Mirror
Guard Family Honors Carter In London Silence
In London on April 17 Cyril Thomas, once Carter's friend and adviser, says the identity of John Carter will likely remain unknown. Carter's family has cut him off for wrongdoing and will likely provide for him on release, but refuse public involvement to preserve family honor.
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London
John Carter
Cyril Thomas
Carter
Thomas
Man assaulted at Cambridge beer party
Patrick Rogers of 58 Waverley Street Cambridge is at the Cambridge Relief Hospital in serious condition after a head injury from a beer bottle in his room during a gathering. Police seek Edward Rosa, alleged attendee, as investigation continues.
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Patrick Rogers
Waverley Street
Cambridge
Cambridge Relief Hospital
Rogers
Edward Rosa
Maude Adams Read Rostand Play Chantecler In Chicago
Charles Frohman sent Rostand’s manuscript to Miss Adams who read the French text in Chicago, with Louis N Parker’s English version to follow. Adams calls Chantecler a stage symbol of vanity and duty and will portray the hen roost’s proud ruler with beak and comb.
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Charles Frohman
Maude Adams
Rostand
Miss Adams
Paris
Louis N. Parker
Chantecler
Mr. Maugham
Penelope
War Canoeists Go Afloat in Cold Rain on Charles River
Chilled crowds paddled the Charles River at Auburndale and Riverside as nine members of a Waltham canoe club capsized a war canoe near noon. All crew members waded ashore safely while Metropolitan Park police patrolled the river for rescues.
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Auburndale
Charles River
Riverside
Waltham Canoe Club
Metropolitan Park Police
the. al
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