Wall Street Growth Favors Popular Loan Over Morgan Plan
In New York on January 7 a swift shift in sentiment favors the 100,000,000 popular loan over the Morgan syndicate. Banks nationally pledge large subscriptions on a 3 percent basis, signaling strong demand and possible disintegration of the Morgan group as firms plan to subscribe independently. International banks express caution about European uptake until political and monetary conditions clarify.
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Morgan
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Morgan Bond
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New York World
Tottering
United States
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Minneapolis
New York City
Sub-Treasury
N. M. Rothschild & Co
London
England
America
Childs & Co
Munroe & Co
Paris
Credit Lyonnais
Mrs Davidson Testifies in Extortion Case Against Pastor
San Francisco January 7 Preliminary examination of Mrs Mary Davidson for extorting money from Rev D O Brown pastor of Thirst Congregational Church is continued She testified that she acted as his agent procuring funds from Mrs Baddin who threatened to reveal Brown's relations with Miss Mattie Overman Cross examination set for Thursday adjournment taken Local papers publish letters by Miss Overman admitting she was Browns victim
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San Francisco
Mary Davidson
Br. D. O. Brown
Thirst Congregational Church
Wedding Shooting in Waterbury Leaves Man Dead
In Waterbury Connecticut a Polish wedding on Railroad Hill street turned deadly at 9 am when Seiman Kujzin fired a pistol as the bride and groom left in a hack. Joseph Polaski was hit in the breast and died the same day. Polaski had exonerated Kurzin in an ante mortem statement. The killer fled into the woods and remains at large as Coroner Mix is asked to investigate.
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Waterbury
Conn
Railroad Hill Street
Seiman Kujzin
Joseph Polaski
Polaski
Kurzin
Mix
Excise Board Hikes Licenses and Caps New Permits
New York officials increased license fees by ten dollars to fifty each or to legal maximum. They will issue no new licenses unless existing ones close and are surrendered, and only if a public demand is shown. Commissioner Harburger opposed the decision and was out-voted.
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New York
Excise Board
Harburger
Boston Post Almanacs Selling Fast
The Boston Post Almanacs are described as going like hot cakes with copies available at news dealers or the Post Building. They can also be ordered by mail for two cents postpaid. An elbow monitor is advertised for every reader.
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POST
Bombay
Madagascar
Poona
Best Goods Sold by Major Boston Distributors
Advertisement claims “If you use it at all USE ONLY THE BEST” and touts 13 years of direct promotion by T. H. Sherley & Co Louisville with numerous sellers including Carter Kilham Smith Benedict & Co Rust & Richardson Drug Co Geo C Goodwin & Co Warren F Witherell David Keefe & Co Andrew J Lovell John D Gilman and many others. O L Fern & Co Wholesale Distributors 95 Union Street Boston.
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Carter, Carter & Kilham
Smith, Benedict & Co
Rust & Richardson Drug Co
Geo. C. Goodwin & Co
Warren F. Witherell
David Keefe & Co
Andrew J. Lovell
John D. Gilman
Missing Nellie Bryson Lures in Chandler Street Clue
Post reporter uncovers a clue in the search for 16 year old Nellie Bryson. A letter fragment suggests meeting Frank H Beebe at a city dry goods store while Nellie and friend are last seen with 109 Chandler Street residents Waite and Poole. Gertie McGee also disappears. Nellie and friend are seen with a third girl the Scanlan girl.
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Frank H. Beebe
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Chandler Street
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Waite
Scanlan
Gertie McGee
Gertie
Albany Street
Lawrence Street
O’connell
Lilly
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Atwood Defends City Role in Collins & Ham Case
Harrison H Atwood asserts he was deceived by contractors Collins & Ham and acknowledges overcharges found during his tenure as city architect He describes reliance on inspectors and subordinates while noting need for scrutiny of bills He predicts further actions in civil suits and possible criminal probes following the libel trial findings and mayoral review.
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Quincy
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Hart
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Harrison H.atwood
Chandler Promotes Popular Loan Bill in Senate Debate
In Washington on January , Senator Jones reported the House bond bill with a substitute and urged quick Senate action. Representative Chandler of New Hampshire introduced a popular loan plan arguing the need to raise funds domestically as Rothschild's dispatch referenced Britain’s Venezuela interests. The exchange touched on foreign interference, bond demand, and reactions from Lodge and Gray, with a note that continued on page 2.
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Ark
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Rep
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Mr. Rothschild
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Venezuela
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Conductor Fatally Injured in Snow Collision
Frank E. Cook a Broadway line conductor was taken to Rhode Island Hospital with a crushed skull a broken nose and other injuries after a snow blinded collision near Main and Broadway Cottage street car. He cannot live. He is married with two children.
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Pawtucket
R. I
Frank E. Cook
Rhode Island Hospital
Main Street
Broadway
Cottage Street
Building or Order by Mail 2 Percent Tax Offer
A notice announces a 2 percent tax rate option for all residents with options for building by mail or direct ordering. The brief outlines eligibility and submission steps.
Atwood Comments on Prosecution Over Peabody Attacks
Harrison H. Atwood releases a statement declaring he joined the prosecution in good faith to defend his reputation from Peabody’s attacks during the tenth district campaign. He says the case aimed to protect his livelihood as an architect and to secure fair legal process, noting difficulties in securing an indictment and praising law officers while denying malice.
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Collins & Ham
Harrison H. Atwood
Mr. Peabody
Tenth Congressional District
Peabody
Congress
Boston
Atwood Libel Case Highlights Split-Contract Issue
The case against Frederick W. Peabody features voluminous testimony on municipal contracts. Atwood admits splitting large contracts into sums under 2000 to evade bids, with overcharges in the Thomas N Hart schoolhouse project cited as key evidence.
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Frederick W. Peabody
Eiven
Board of Aldermen
Atwood
Collins & Ham
Thomas N. Hart
Boston
Storey
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