Probing Loans Highlight Equitable Life Inquiry
The legislative life insurance committee hears that Thomas D. Jordan, former comptroller, is sought to explain a 685000 loan from Mercantile Trust to Equitable Life. Officials note President Morton’s pay cut from 100000 to 30000 and discuss stock prices and related Mutual Life ties to Trust companies.
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New York
Equitable Life Insurance Company
Legislative Life Insurance Investigating Committee
William Alexander
The
Equitable
Thomas D. Jordan
Mercantile Trust Company
Equitable People
James H. Hyde
Mr. Alexander
Paul Morton
Alexander
James Hazen Hyde
Mr. Ryan
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Guarantee Trust Company
Frederick Cromwell
Mutual
the Mutual
Morton Trust Company
United States Mortgage and Trust Company
Claimed She Wanted Death in Roxbury Shooting
Mrs. Emma Barrett of 4 Grant Place Roxbury shot herself in the breast yesterday but survived. She says jealousy drove the act claiming her husband, a Deer Island inmate, is a colored man. She describes a troubled marriage and expresses mixed feelings about the outcome.
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Emma Barrett
Grant Place
Roxbury
Cambridge Hopes for Rindge Gifts
Cambridge residents hope the $20 million bequest of F. H. Rindge, who died in Los Angeles, may still benefit the city as his widow and three children inherit. Had Rindge lived in Cambridge or remained healthier, a large legacy for the town seemed possible.
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Cambridge
F. H. Rindge
Los Angeles
Cal
Rindges
F. H. Rind
Labor Day carnival moved to tomorrow at Newton Lower Falls
The Rev. P H Callahan parish carnival and tug of war in Newton Lower Falls, set for Labor Day, postponed to tomorrow. A vast pavilion covers four acres and additional tents host dancing, dining, and attractions with 500 32 candlepower lights and a 10-piece orchestra. Entries for tug of war purses may be sent to David Warren before Saturday.
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Newton
P. H. Callahan
Newton Lower Falls
New England
United States
Information Bureau
David Warren
Char lestown battle at Bunker Hill club scene
A night clash outside the Bunker Hill Democratic Club in Charlestown involved Monahan and Mellen supporters. In a half hour fight, police intervened after blows were exchanged between factions from the Bunker Hill and Jackson clubs, with several men injured.
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Charlestown
Monahan
Mellen
Bunker Hill
Bunker Hill Democratic Club
Jackson Club
Democratic Club
Hillier
HOLT
Labor Notes and Wage Talks Across Unions and Firms
Frank H. McCarthy and Philip H. Sweet were appointed to meet Rising Sun Lamplighting representatives over monthly versus weekly pay. Carpenters' District Council reports favorable 28 cent daily wage increase. Master Carpenters' Association already signed. Boston Musicians' Protective Association drafted a new price list. State A F L executive panels set to meet. engrossed resolutions to former President Crozier. District officers Kenney and McCarthy address Sewer Department Workers' Assembly tonight. Engineers and Firemen's Assembly held a smoke talk with Kenney and Sullivan speaking.
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Frank H. McCarthy
Philip H. Sweet
Central Labor Union
Rising Sun Lamplighting Company
Carpenters’ District Council
Master Cargnters’ Association
Boston Musicians’ Protective Association
State Branch
A. F. of L
Wells Memorial Building
James R. Crozier
Michael J. Kenney
J. H. McCarthy
Sewer Department Workers’ Assembly
Velvets and velveteen set the winter fashion tone
Miss Elizabeth A. C. White told dress makers the season favors velvets panne and velveteen with gold and silver braid trims. She highlighted dead leaf and duck blue as new colors, noted color order after plum and brick shades, and said fur trims abandon tails from last winter’s ermine style.
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Elizabeth A. C. White
Death and decline mark Grand Army gathering in Denver
The Grand Army encampment assembly in Denver heard of heavy losses in membership, noting 232,464 members as of June 30 and a year’s net loss of 14,885 with 9,152 deaths. Officers praised General Blackmar, and emphasis was placed on pensions, homes, and patriotic instruction amid somber tributes.
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Denver
Col
Grand Army
Daughters of Veterans’ Association
John W. King
Wagher
John B. Gilman
Boston
Gilman
Blackmar
Wilmon W. Blackmar
John R. King
Baltimore
Committee On Pensions
Charles Burrows
Lee
Estelle
Allen C. Bakewell
Cep Acces
George E. Henry
Massachusetts
Stillings
Fire victims' bodies sent for cremation in Boston
Mrs. Mary C Ninds and her 12 year old granddaughter Miss Nina Ninds of Detroit died in the Millard lodging house fire at Littleton New Hampshire Saturday. Their bodies were sent to Forest Hills Cemetery Boston for cremation after services at the First Baptist Church Littleton. Cremains will be sent to Devon for memorial services.
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Forest Hills Cemetery
Mary C Ninds
Nina Ninds
Detroit
Mich
Millard
Littleton
N. H
Boston
First Baptist Church
Devon
Postoffice Clerks Split at National Convention
The Cedar Rapids Iowa convention split into two factions this afternoon with chief cities to hold the event named as St. Louis Detroit Cincinnati Dayton Louisville Nashville Cedar Rapids Omaha Tacoma and Utica. Boston reportedly agreed to withdraw but did not keep the promise.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Postoffice
St. Louis
Detroit
Cincinnati
Dayton
Louisville
Nashville
Omaha
Tacoma
Utica
Boston
War Declared Against Typos By United Typothete
Niagara Falls Sept 7 The United Typothete of America adopts a resolution to resist an eight hour day proposed by the International Typographical Union and preserves open shop rights. Officers elected include G H Ellis president William Green vice president and John Mac Intyre secretary with an executive committee listing major city reps.
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Portland
Ore
National Letter Carriers’ Association Today
Hemerwaddle
American Federation of Labor
Niagara Falls
N. Y
United Typothete of America
International Typographical Union
Typothete
Typographical Union
James M. Lynch
United Typothete
G. H. Ellis
Boston
William Green
New York
John MacIntyre
T. E. Donnelly
A. R. Parnes
Chicago
Isaac H. Blanchard
John E. Burke
Norfolk
Norwood
Mass
E. B. Woodward
St. Louis
Franklin Hudson
Kansas City
Wilson H. Lee
New Haven
Patrolman James L. Ryan Marries Katherine Donovan
Patrolman James L. Ryan of Division percent wed Katherine Donovan of Roxbury on Tuesday at St Patrick's Church Dudley Street. Miss M E Donovan attended as bridesmaid and Andrew Ryan, brother of the groom, served as best man.
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James L. Ryan
Katherine Donovan
Roxbury
St. Patrick’s Church
Dudley Street
M. E. Donovan
Andrew Ryan
Picnic of Division 1 A. O. H. set for Oakland Grove
Dedham reports the Division 1 A. O. H. picnic, postponed by rain on Labor Day, will be held tomorrow at Oakland Grove with attendees expected from local chapters.
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Dedham
Oakland Grove
Man claims pink pills cured rheumatism in three months
In Dubuque Iowa Mr J G Menkel recounts severe rheumatism attacks on ankles knees and elbows. After using Williams Pink Pills for Pale People for three to four weeks he improved, and within three months was well. He credits the pills with restoring health and urges others to obtain them from druggists or Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
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J. G. Menkel
Jackson Avenue
Dubuque
Iowa
Robert Yates
Klauer Manufacturing Co
Williams
Dr. Williams
Mr. Menkel
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
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Zauner
Chemic Electro Institute
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Queen Dresser
Thos. Kelly & CO
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Dead Leaf
Duck Blue
the Post Young Woman
Grim Reaper
J. E. Gilman
W. W. Blackmar
Rocco
Liverpool
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