Savings Bank Insurance Champions Reform in Massachusetts
Louis D Brandeis outlines a three year progress report on the savings bank life insurance system. He details legislative steps the 1907 act, bank department creation in 1908, and Brockton and Whitman banks delivering about 1 million in insured value with a dividend of 8 1 3 percent. The notice highlights lower premium rates, shift from paid solicitors to unpaid agencies, and broad industry impact including reduced industrial premiums and better death benefits.
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Louis D. Brandeis
Collier’s
Independent
Massachusetts
Savings Bank
General Insurance Guaranty Fund
Insurance
Whitman Savings Bank
People’s Savings Bank of
Brockton
Savings ‘Bank
Insurance Department
Savings Insurance
United Shoe Machinery Company
George E. Keith Company
Fore River Shipbuilding Company
Dennison Manufacturing Company
Regal Shoe Company
B. F. Sturtevant Company
Commonwealth Shoe & Leather Company
Boston Tyrpothetae
Talbot Mills
American Hide & Leather Company
F. W. Bird & Son
People’s Institute
Wells Memorial Institute
Women’s Educational and Industrial Union
Savings Bank System
O Wns
Legislative
America
United States
Savings Bank Insurance Movement
Savings Bank Insurance
Owever
Snow Storm Saves A Town In Vermont Fire Threat
A six inch snowfall in Orleans Vermont saved the town from destruction as flames from the E L Chandler factory a Parker Young Co piano back maker swept through most of the building. The fire caused about $30 000 damage and left 100 workers unemployed after five sixths of the factory burned before volunteers could stop it. A blower friction started the blaze.
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Orleans
E.L. Chandler
Parker & Young Company
Thurston Divorce Petition Dismissed for Boston Minister
William A. Thurston once a Methodist minister in Lynn Hopkinton Jamaica Plain and Boston suburbs, now a stock broker and promoter, had his divorce petition from Stella M. Thurston dismissed yesterday by Judge Fessenden.
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William A. Thurston
Lynn
Hopkinton
Jamaica Plain
Boston
Stella M. Thurston
Fessenden
Rama Captured After Furious Battle Near Rama
Reports from Managua say government troops under General Vasquez fought revolutionists near Rama with heavy casualties. Unconfirmed word claims Rama was captured by Zelayan forces. The dispute centers on armistice violations and calls for U S action against Zelaya.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Rama
Vasquez
Armistice ends after failed extension in Central America
Telegraphic reports say General Vasquez was attacked while under orders from Zelaya not to assault. The armistice between Vasquez and Estrada ended at 3 am Friday as Vasquez sought a two day prolongation Estrada refused. During the truce the acceptability of Dr Jose Madriz as Zelaya's successor was debated by Estrada followers and led to a flat rejection.
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Vasquez
Zelaya
General Vasquez
Estrada
Jose Madriz
Rayner denounces Zelaya over murders of Cannon and Grace
Senator Rayner denounces Nicaraguan President Zelaya for “murdering” officers Cannon and Grace of the revolutionary army. He urges punishment and calls for strong action in Washington. The clash highlights ongoing tensions between U S and Zelaya’s regime.
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Rayner
Washington
Zelaya
Cannon and Grace
Revolutionary Army
Ray
Marines Leave Boston for Panama Amid Festive Sendoff
A detachment of two officers and 22 Marines marched from Charlestown navy yard to trains bound for Fall River then New York and League Island Philadelphia. Captain John M. Wadleigh led the party with First Lieutenant Harry O. Smith as his lieutenant. The unit, in heavy marching order, anticipated joining Zenya's army.
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John Wadleigh
Lexington
Charlestown Yard
William Cattalon
Marine Barracks
Charlestown Navy Yard
Panama
Fall River
New York
League Island
Philadelphia
Zenya
John M. Wadleigh
Harry O. Smith
Phillipine
Taft Visits Bowery and Sees Bread Line
President Taft toured the Bowery and observed a bread line, telling assisting families that equality of opportunity and sympathy exist, acknowledging his government salary while urging perseverance for a brighter future. He praised supporters, received three cheers, and then stayed at his brother’s home overnight.
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Taft
Bowery
Sent Bad Cartridges Stir Washington Nicaragua News
In Washington on December 13 the arrival of Zelaya loyalists in the United States sparked a frenzied reaction in the Central American colony. A principal Zelaya agent is said to be here, yet avoiding public sight. Nicaraguans say funds from the Estrada party financed arms shipped on the Utrecht, but mismatched ammunition rendered the rifles and rapid fire guns useless.
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Nor
Maryland
United States
Nicaragua
Zelaya
Rayner
State Department
Committee On Foreign Relations
Lodge
Cullom
Senate
Washington
Estrada Party
Utrecht
Seattle Parents Delayed Christmas Visit Ties to Hotel Plazas Attempt
Ruth Southard, failing to raise funds for a Seattle Christmas trip, reportedly attempted suicide by laudanum at the Hotel Plaza. A doctor sent her to the insane hospital after improvement and a clergyman pledged support upon release. She told authorities she was born in Dorchester and that her parents live in Seattle Washington.
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Seattle
Wash
Ruth Southard
Hotel Plaza
Jelley
Miss Southard
Tombs
Tarbox Associates Hold First Dance
The Tarbox Associates held their first dance in Roughan Hall last night. The reception committee included Vice- President William Maddigan, Secretary Frank Powers, FE C White, Thomas Smith, J E McCarron, W H Brown and Phil Broderick.
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Tarbox Associates
Roughan Hall
William Maddigan
Frank Powers
FE. C. White
Thomas Smith
J. E. McCarron
W. H. Brown
Phil Broderick
Fire Records Harborside Entries and Losses
Daily fire report logs multiple calls with boxes and addresses in East Boston and Bowden Felting Co. Details include times from 3:58 p m to 8:10 p m and monetary values of 50 and 2500 dollars tied to A Smith and Bowden Felting Co. while noting locations at Benning aba street Chelsea Street and South Street.
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Benningaba Street
East
Boston
J. Crozier
Chelsea Street
A. Smith
South Street
Bowden-Felting Co
Worcester man claims monoplane flight over 300 miles
Wallace E. Tillinghast defends his 300 mile plus monoplane claim and says a public demonstration will occur next February. He recounts a September flight from Worcester down Long Island Sound around Fire Island and Fisher's Island to Boston and back, with sightings by Fisher's Island residents and Conn. farmers. Local aeronauts doubt the half hour aloft and question engine noise.
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Worcester
Worcester Aero Club
Wallace E. Tillinghast
Tillinghast
Mr. Tillinghast
Post
Long Island Sound
Fire Island
Fisher's Island
Boston
Boston Light
Fisher’s Island
Litchfield
Conn
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Eward Senna
California c Syrup Co
Bears
TCE
Haga
THE
Centaur Company
New York City
Woodbury
Woodbury’s
Daily Fire Record
Jordan Marsh Company
Pippins
New England
Boston Elevated
Tunnel
H. Trailer & CO
Makers
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