New York Life Board Dismisses Cashier Theodore Banta
At an August 31 1891 special board meeting the New York Life Insurance Company resolved to remove Theodore M Banta from the cashier position and from all company employment amid ongoing investigations into attacks by the New York Times. The president Beers sent the dismissal letter to Mr Banta.
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New York Times
Insurance Department
Theodore Banta
Theodore M. Banta
Mr. Banta
Beers
New York Life Announces Termination of Services
The President's Office announces that Theo. MM. Banta Esq is dismissed from New York Life Insurance Company with immediate effect. He is instructed to balance his cash and hand it to the Second Vice-President and Mr J O Youte at his earliest convenience. The board passed the resolution at a special meeting.
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The
NEW York Life Insurance Company
Board of Trustees
J.O. Youte
Very Peculiar Grounds for the Request for an Award of Damages
The Aldermen met and approved four new tire alarm boxes in wards 6 2 1 and 2. Harriet A Freeman of Linden sues for damages alleging arsenical poisoning after paris green spray from Gypsy Moth operations in June entered her house through an open window. A street appropriation of 11000 for Irving street improvement was requested. John Bush and A F Smardon were drawn as travers jurors. A public hearing September 19 at 7 30 p m was set on the petition of the KR R Company for a Stoneham branch location.
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Russell
Orvard
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Pattyson
Cambridge
Chaplin
Harvard
Washington University
St. Louis
West End
Whitney
James A Houston
Roxbury
Sacate
N. KE. A
Malden
Harriett A. Freeman
Linden
Irving Street
John Bush
A. F. Smardon
Travers
The
M. KR. R. Company
Stoneham
World’s Fair Camp Plans Vast Illinois Militia Base
A plan aims to gather 160000 militiamen from various states at Chicago for the World’s Fair. The project backs 360000 dollars to establish a camp beside the fairgrounds capable of housing five to six thousand troops at a time. Each state would use the camp for a week, with tents for soldiers and barracks for families. The grounds would also host athletic contests when unused by the military.
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ChicaGo
Ill
Mrs Astor’s gowns auctioned over duties dispute
The two Felix gowns of Mrs. Astor were sold at auction in New York on Sept. 1 after a dispute over large customs duties. One nile green faille silk dress with velvet trim brought $660 to FE Bloomingdale, a dry goods merchant, and the pale blue gown sold for $770 to Mr. Foster, a partner in a famed Twenty third street concert hall.
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New York
Felix
Balmaceda Silent on Chile Crisis and Exile Moves
Reports from Paris and Valparaiso detail Balmaceda’s planned departure for Europe and the lack of news on his whereabouts. Junta controls Chile as elections approach, with Baquedano anticipated as provisional president under non recognition by the U.S. State Department. In Washington, officials confirm no new details on Santiago’s surrender or ministerial reports, while the Itata case moves toward trial with William W. Goodrich retained to defend ship interests in Los Angeles.
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Balmaceda
Europe
Vararaiso
Chile
Galveston
Dalmaceda
Valparaiso
Baquedano
Wharton
Washington
Santiago
Admiral Brown
Navy Department
State Department
Egan
Department
STATA
New York
Charles R. Flint
Chilean Steamship Company
Compania Vapores Sud Americana
William W. Goodrich
Los Angeles
Cal
Itata
United States
Mr.Trumbull
Burt
Ivins
Trumbull
Newce
Furious rain storms sweep Great Britain and Ireland
Violent gales and furious rain traverse Britain and Ireland with Ulster crops reported in dire condition and largely submerged in places. A passenger steamer near Ilfracombe with 100 on board narrowly escaped destruction, six passengers in danger. A Mersey fishing smack foundered with all on board lost. Several wrecks and rescues occur on England's south coast. Beatrice cutter stranded below Gravesend during the night.
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London
Great Britain
Ireland
Dublin
Ulster
Ilfracombe
Devonshire
Mersey
England
Beatrice
Gravesend
Berenger's jewels theft case nets suspect in Paris
In Paris one suspect has confessed to involvement in Mme Levenger's jewel robbery of 90,000 francs. He was nabbed at the Northern railway station with 2000 francs as detectives pursue accomplices. Bonds and pawned jewels linked to London and Paris are under recovery.
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Paris
Berenger
Mme. Levenger
Ile
Northern Railway
London
Turkey's Favor to Russia Delicate Dardanelles Question
The Standard hints the sultan may act against Russia over the Dardanelles due to England's refusal to reopen Egyptian negotiations. It notes the English ambassador has not been received at Yildiz Kiosk and says powers must decide a course to enforce treaty observance, either closing the straits to all or opening them.
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London
Russia
Dardanelles
England
Yildiz
Dardanelles Debate Rages Across European Press
European papers debate the Dardanelles issue with Austria and Germany alarmed by possible Russian leverage. The National Gazette of Berlin argues England must lead on the matter, warning of biting irony if Portsmouth precedes a Russian forced defense of Britain’s interests.
London Bakers Hit With Bread Price Hike
London bakers across the city boosted prices with an extra half-penny on a quartern loaf and a penny on a two-pound loaf as the wet season is cited as reason. Experienced traders predict bread may stay costly through winter due to ongoing high wheat prices from rains, with damage already done being unrecoverable.
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London
Guatemala Election Turmoil Fears Dictatorship Risk
Dispatches from Guatemala report extreme election excitement with fear of a government overstep if voting fails. President Barrillas might seize power, provoking regional tension. Nicaragua doubts canal funding while Honduras opposition grows against President Bogran, with possible forceful changes after polls.
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City
Mexico
Guatemala
Barrillas
Central America
Nicaragua
Honduras
Bogran
Forming a Big Lake at Drave Valley Dam Edifice
Vienna reports a vast land slide in the Drave valley forming a dam across the Lienzer gorge. Workers strive to tunnel a passage for imprisoned water but the mass, estimated at 270000 cubic yards, creates a lake threatening to alter the river. Four acres of forest ground have also been displaced with more damage feared.
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London
Paris
Mme. Kerenger
Victoria
Behring Sea
Guatemalia
Barrilias
Great Britain
Tre Land
Turkey
Russia
Drave
Vienna
Lienzer
Diplomats named for U S reciprocity treaty task
President Diaz appoints Joseph Ives Limantour as Minister Plenipotentiary to arrange a commercial reciprocity treaty with the United States and Francis Macri as his secretary Danrzic.
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City of
Mexico
Diaz
Joseph Ives Limantour
United States
Francis Macri
Danrzic
Soo
Pour Au Prince
Hippolyte
Cape Haytien
Fort National
Cape Ilaytien
Pants
Wennemans
Ste. Anne Lunatic Asylum
Petersmunra
Imperial Bank
Railroad Wrecks in Kansas and California
A Union Pacific work train collided with an extra freight south of Muncie Kansas injuring many workers but sparing fatalities. The freight engine was wrecked though the engineer and fireman were unhurt. Separately a Southern Pacific passenger train derailed near Swingie station California, killing postal clerk Quimby and injuring several others.
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Kansas City
Union Pacific Railroad
Muncie
Kan
Davisville
Cal
Southern Pacific Railroad
Swingie’s Station
Quimby
Steam launches to race Norwood and Herreshoff model
In New York on September 1, Norman L. Munro steams Norwood against W. R. Hearst’s new Herreshoff steam yacht in a proposed 100 mile straightaway Sound race for a valuable trophy. Both sides show speed, flexibility on the course, and time, with match potential and concessions discussed. The two craft are described as well matched and promising a keen contest.
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Munro
New York
Norwood
Norman L. Munro
Herreshoff
W. R. Hearst
Hearst
Citizens' reception for White Squadron officers
In Bbeifast Maine on September 1 the citizens held a reception for the officers of the White Squadron aboard the Urosby sun, marking a cordial welcome and civilian acknowledgment of naval visitors.
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Urosby
Robbers Run Train at Qoutopaxi in Colorado Hold Up
Seven men halted eastbound Rio Grande train No 4 near Qoutopaxi. They forced the flagman to reveal torpedoes, held the engineer and fireman at gunpoint, and compelled the express messenger to open the safe after a brief exchange of gunfire. About $3600 was taken, passengers undisturbed as horses fled toward Wet Mountain Valley. A posse and bloodhounds were dispatched from Canon City, with Pinkerton detectives and Rio Grande officials racing to the scene.
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Col
Rio Grande
Ogden
Qoutopaxi
Texas Creek
Auer
Angel
Angel's Temple
Wet Mountain Valley
Trinidad
Denver
Union Station
Pinkerton
Kramer
Rio Grande Company
The Paymaster Embezzler Fled From Mill Charge
A Northampton paymaster, who recently started in a large mill after leaving the High School, absconded amid embezzlement charges. He allegedly falsified time sheets by padding hours for some workers and diverting funds to his own books, shorting payroll by about $500 across a year. A new superintendent uncovered the scheme and more books remain to be checked.
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Northampton
Insane Man Steals Doctor's Team Near Athol Carnival
Dr Kellogg of Somerville, visiting parents, was forced from his buggy by a man who jumped in, held a revolver, and drove off with the team toward Bacon street. Constable Marden pursued but found no trace, matching a description of an escapee from Northampton Insane Asylum.
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Kellogg
Athol
Pagel
Northampton
Orange
F. L. Kellogg
Somerville
Bacon Street
Marden
New Hampshire Council Rejects All Library Bond Bids
Governor and Council opened twelve bids totaling 175000 for 4 percent twenty year State Library bonds and rejected all. Colonel Thomas Cogswell’s nomination as Railroad Commissioner was rejected 4 to 1. Farrington and Lewis urged a Democratic nominee but the governor did not name the candidate.
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Conconp
Sept
Thomas Cogswell
Gilmanton
Lewis
Farrington
Justin's dynamite shell test near Syracuse rocks wall
Syracuse inventor Dr Joel F Justin conducted a successful test of a sixty pound dynamite shell at Perryville Falls Madison county. The shell filled with forty one ounces of nitro gelatine was fired from a five inch parrot rifle and flew about half a mile before exploding against a solid rock wall with a forceful blast.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Joel F. Justin
Perryville Falls
Madison County
Half Mile Bicycle Record Broken in Springfield
P J Berle of the Manhattan Athletic Club shattered the American half mile mark at Hampden Park with a 1 08 3 6 time on the pneumatic safety. He eclipsed W F Murphy’s previous record set here on August 17 by one second. The effort was paced by F Graves and the Lynn contingent assisted time-keepers and spotters including D Canary and Robinson.
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Springfield
P. J. Berle
Manhattan Athletic Club
Hampden Park
W. F. Murphy
Lerlo
F. * Graves
Pus Oly
B.A Biu Dufies
Lynn
G. D1ann
Z Aration
C. ‘F. Davee
Jnc
Jd. Canary
Robinson
J. A. Bryant
A. O. MacGiarrott
Fall Overcoats at R. T. Army & Co. Special Sale
A neat weather pitch lists fall overcoats priced from 10 to 25 dollars with many at 10 dollars during current drives. Shoppers are invited to visit R. T. Army & Co. at 22 Washington Street, corner Essex, to capitalize on these warm bargains before prices rise.
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R. T. Army & Co
Washington Street
Essex
Athol Rural Club carnival lights up Athol Common
A grand Athol carnival in Massachusetts drew many visitors despite threatening weather. A one and a half mile trade parade showcased local trades and industries with groups like Knights of Pythias and veterans marching. A 4000 capacity pavilion hosted a Worcester Cadet Band concert and a May pole dance. fireworks lit the night sky while dancing continued to midnight. Organizers include H. M. Slate and Mrs. W. E. Wood with a aim to beautify the lower village common and raise funds.
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Mass
Athol Trades and Industries
Knights of Pythias
G. A R
Sons of Veterans
Fire Department
Boston Common
H. M. Slate
Rural Club
W. E. Wood
Charles Bates
W. D. Lucy
Rank Johnson
H. M. Burleigh
James Oliver
O. A. Fay
A. BF. Lyler
H.C. Smith
George W. Stevens
UC. A. Carruth
H. R. Barber
M. K. Watterman
John Earle
Turner Sues Miss Terwilliger For Damages In Flirting Case
John W. Turner of Minneapolis sues Ella Terwilliger for 5000 damages claiming she is a common flirt. He says the suit is for damages not breach of promise, asserting he intended to marry and warned her he disliked flirting.
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St. Paul, Minn
Twin Cities
John W. Turner
Minneapolis
Ella Terwilliger
Mary
Newport Entainments Picnic at the Bungalow Farm
Mrs. D H Hayden of Brookline hosted a misty picnic at the Bungalow farm with music and dancing by a lively group of youths. A basket picnic was arranged by Miss Tooker Wetmore Blight Sherman and Burden, chaperoned by Mrs S Whitney Warren.
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Newport
R.L
D. H. Hayden
Brookline
Tooker
C. F. Livermore
W. W. Sherman
V. R. Thayer
Boston
Nathaniel Thayer
V.R. ‘Phayer
H. Whatney
Banka
Ogden Mills
Hudson
Cleveland Gas Fight Wins First Round in Court
In Cleveland the Circuit Court ruled in favor of the city in a dispute over an ordinance reducing gas prices to 60 cents per thousand feet. The injunction sought by gas companies to block publication was denied, the ordinance published and in effect for September bills. Corporation Counsel Meyer led the city's case, making the outcome appear secure for now.
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Cleveland
Ordinanes
Meyer
Making Quick Time An Attempt To Mail From Japan
Winnipeg reports the Canadian airmail train carrying the Empire of India mail passed through, aiming to catch a New York steamer to England. If successful, the mail should reach England in twenty one days from Japan. Speed briefly hit seventy miles an hour on the level prairie west of the city.
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Japan
England
Winnipeg
Man
New York
St Johnsbury Academy opens with record enrollment
The fall term at St Johnsbury Academy began with nearly 100 pupils, the largest attendance in the school's history. The Rev. Owen H. Gates of St Johnsbury was ordained for the ministry in the North Congregational Church, with a sermon by Professor George H. Gilbert of the Chicago Theological Seminary. Gates will teach next year at the Union Theological Seminary in New York.
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Str. Johnsbury
St. Johnsbury Academy
Owen H. Gates
North Congregational Church
George H. Gilbert
Chicago ‘Theological Seminary
Gates
Union ‘Theological Seminary
New York
Rhode Island Yacht Club Elects New Members
The Rhode Island Yacht Club met last night and elected John M. Whitall of Philadelphia James town summer resident Eugene Phillips B Mowry of Providence and Hears 10 Root of Newport to membership The clubhouse will stay open until mid October.
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Rhode Island Yacht Club
Providence
R. L
John M. Whitall
Philadelphia
Jamestown
Eugene Phillips
B. ¥. Mowry
Root
Newport
A Decided Change In 17th Century Overmantels
A high elaborate Overmantel of the 17th century is now common in new designs adding picturesque beauty and flavor of a past age of grand proportions. Upper sections may be panelled or fitted with shelves closets mirrors. Shields armor or weapons may be included. Our exhibition features many new patterns and a large stock enables immediate delivery with lower costs than ordered work. Our illustrated Wood Mantels catalogue will be mailed on receipt of two 2 cent stamps.
National Academy of Design Exhibits Open in New York
The tenth annual National Academy of Design exhibition opens November 23 and runs to December 19. Works must be submitted for jury October 29 to 31 at the academy, with entries limited to living artists and a maximum of three works each.
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New York
National Academy of Design
Academy
J. B. Brevert
J. B. Bristol
J.G. Brown
Wiliam M. Chase
Frederick Dielman
R. Swain Gifford
J. Francis Murphy
George W. Maynard
George H. Smillie
Olin L. Warner
J. Q. A. Ward
Walter Shirlaw
Samuel Colman
Louis C. Tiffany
J. H. Dolon
Benoni Irwin
William H. Lippincott
J. Carrol Beckwith
Francis AC. Jones
Horatio Walker
Messrs. Colman
Litfany
Walker
C. Y. Turner
Eastman Johnson
Louis
Tiffany
J. C. Nicoll
Messrs. Turner
Nicoll and
Maynenard
Tin Plate Makers in Demmler Hire Welsh Workers
Amalgamated Association reports two Welsh tin workers hired at Demmler near Pittsburg after manager Cronemeyer requested two experienced men. The union supplied 500 names, all ex Welsh tin workers now in iron and steel mills in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. The move targets 500 potential hires though only two have been employed so far.
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Pittspusg
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Niedringhaus
St. Louis
W. C. Cronemeyer
United States Iron and Tin Plate Company
Demmler
Amalgamated
Garland
Amalgamated Association
Niedinghaus
Thomas Jones
Youngstown
Tinplate
South Wales
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Scandal Looms Over Manitoba Lieutenant Governor Schultz
In Ottawa a new political row centers on Lieutenant Governor Schultz owner of the yacht Keewatin. He allegedly charged high rates to the mounted police for transport and faced other irregularities. Schultz arrives to answer charges amid respect from supporters who say explanations will be satisfactory.
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Montreal
Ottawa
Schultz
Manitoba
Keewatin
Mounted Police
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