Equitable Society Stands Silent on Frick Charges
Report shows no action taken by Equitable Society regarding the charges against Frick. Officials have not commented and no formal decision has been recorded.
03 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1905
Page
1
Report shows no action taken by Equitable Society regarding the charges against Frick. Officials have not commented and no formal decision has been recorded.
Meetings over the Frick report at Equitable Life Assurance Society end with Frick, Bliss and Shurtzman withdrawal. Resolutions create a chairman of the board with full powers and a dominating committee to report next week. James Hazen Hyde asked to divest stock within three months.
A fire in Pittsburg cause likely by crossed wires broke out at 4 pm and fully destroyed the Avenue theatre. The Grand Opera house and an adjoining residence suffered partial damage. No lives lost, but estimated loss stands at $80,000.
Five sets of jewels once belonging to Queen Isabella of Spain will be sold in New York soon. They are part of Mrs. Stanford’s collection bequeathed to Stanford University. Valuation for the Isabella pieces is about 1 million dollars with additional jewels in the sale valued higher.
Philadelphia June 2 William H Baker assistant director of public works resigns at Mayor Weaver s request in a move titled general shake up. Baker known as an organization man earned 4000 dollars yearly.
New York metal markets show silver at 67 1 8 per ounce with lead and copper trading quietly unchanged. Market activity remains subdued with minimal price movement as traders await clearer signals and demand cues.
Washington reports local thunderstorms and cooler conditions in northern and southern Wyoming, with a warm Sunday ahead. Last 24 hours show a maximum of 74 degrees and a minimum of 65, precipitation at 0.10 inch, according to W. & Palmer, Section Director.
In St. Petersburg on June 2, naval authorities debate Rear Admiral Nebgatoff after he surrendered his warships. They point to the 1829 Raphael incident where Russia punished the crew and erased the ship from history if recaptured, arguing for a strong precedent on surrender.
Chicago June 2 Grand jury voted indictments linked to the teamsters strike and will return them in Judge Barnes court tomorrow. Names could not be learned. Reports said no bills would be voted on charges tied to President Shea or the Teamsters union claim he was offered 10000 to call a strike against Sears Roebuck Co. Evidence was hearsay and insufficient.
Washington reports say Francis B. Loomis is exonerated as assistant secretary of state and Herbert W. Bowen will resign as minister to Venezuela. Taft has accepted Loomis propriety of a $10,000 check and Bowen confessed to publishing charges against his superior.
New Orleans, La., June 2. Inspector John Journee head of the police department was today dismissed after an investigation into charges of corruption. At trial Isaac Slumsky testified to a ring backed by tenderloin interests that paid $200 a month for protection.
In Baltimore on June 2 Miss Mina Hanklovers sues Jake Baler for 10000 dollars claiming breach of promise after she prepared a feast and he jilting her. The case frames a social scandal with a young woman describing herself as pretty and much imposed upon.
A bomb exploded this evening at the palace of the governor general in Barcelona causing substantial damage. Ten arrests have been made in connection with the attack.
Washington reports President Wilson urges immediate peace with Japan in a White House conference with Count Cassini. The president frames his plea as humanitarian and friend to both nations, noting Japan’s demands could shape a difficult peace treaty and that Russia risks no loss by waiting or continuing the war. Cassini cautions against pressing for terms and expects possible long war.
At Mayor Weaver's request Alexander Colville Jr and William H Baker resigned as assistant directors of public safety and public works respectively. Thomas W South and Thomas L Hicks were appointed to fill the vacancies.
Washington reports that Chinese merchants including Philippine traders plan a boycott against American goods if exclusion laws are not adjusted by treaty. Pacific coast labor unions also press for Japanese exclusion after a successful war, signaling trouble for Congress next winter.
An earthquake across Montenegro and Albania caused extensive damage. In Montenegro one death and multiple injuries were reported as houses collapsed, while in Catari Albania about 600 houses fell and around 200 people were killed or injured. The Bjebasstza mountain shows signs of volcanic activity for the first time.
General Lineviteh reports to the Emperor that on May 29 Japanese forces began an advance and attacked Russian troops in the Tala valley about three miles beyond Fenshu Pass, which remained in Russian hands as of May 29.
Washington June 2 at Jo y's cabinet meeting no mention of peace in the Far East. Secretary Taft raised the matter of army appointments and said he would soon publish his formal orders regarding them.
Vienna reports a serious battle near Kushevo in Macedonia between Servians and Bulgarians. Twenty Bulgarians and twelve Servians were killed with many wounded on both sides. The Servians captured a Bulgarian leader alleged to be a captain.
Wallace D Scott, husband of the former Mrs Rolani B Molineux, leaves Sioux Falls for New York on legal and business matters. He is expected to negotiate a vaudeville contract for Mrs Molineux Scott, who after a recent divorce and remarriage flirted with a $1000 weekly offer from a top Manhattan manager before returning home.
King Alphonso and M Deleanse led a party of distinguished guests on excursions to St Cyr Versailles and St Cloud with President Loubet in attendance. A gala performance at the Comedie Francaise was planned for the evening.
J Austin Bhawk of Borough Park Brooklyn says he lived without food for forty five days after fasting to test endurance. He weighed 265 pounds before the fast and lost 62 pounds yet remained not weakened and continued working.
Muscogee, June 2. Practically every white business house in Muscogee may be closed by tomorrow for refusal to pay the tribal tax. No tax has been paid for three years pending a court decision. Businesses vow not to pay. Indian police threaten to nail up doors of all but national banks or Indian-owned firms.
On June 2 in Berlin the French delegates to Crown Prince Frederick William's wedding arrived to cheers from a large crowd, marking possibly the first street cheer for Frenchmen in a generation.
El Paso Texas June 2 The Rio Grande flood worsens with water several feet higher north of El Paso. Santa Fe railroad track washed out for hundreds of yards between El Paso and Albuquerque. Traffic diverted to Deming New Mexico. Lamesa submerged seven feet. Anthony town wiped out but all residents saved. River may threaten further damage five miles below El Paso.
Berlin notes Princess Victoria Louisa aged 12, nicknamed Princess Wilful, enjoyed practical joking. During a royal uniform inspection, her sister hid and squirted water at the two younger princes, delighting the Kaiser who teased them before declaring the new uniforms christened.
A Baltimore letter describes Captain Thomas Moon and crew from lighthship No. 76 reporting gold fields near the straits of Magellan and Terra del Fuego. An anchor found gold plated during a New York to San Francisco voyage sparks a wild push to mine the treasure by the crew.
Cardinal Respighi opened the eucharistic congress in Rome with 6,000 attendees and announced that the table from the Last Supper in the Basilica of St. John Lateran is preserved there as a historic relic.
Eddie Hanlon and Young Corbett fought a 20 round classic with Hanlon edging Corbett by decision after a late surge. Hanlon endured a knockdown in round 11 and remained resilient to finish strong as the crowd roared for him. In Baltimore a six rounder between Battling Nelson and Kid Sullivan ended in a draw with Sullivan pressuring Nelson and knocking him through the ropes in round four.
An electrical storm struck the Tivoli Union Brewing plant in Denver causing extensive damage to barley and malt by water and smoke. The total loss is estimated at 100000 dollars and is fully insured.
Abraham Hummel noted lawyer likely to face months more before trial on indictments tied to the Dodge Morse divorcee case. In Supreme Court Justice Davis courtroom the defense refused to plead and moved to withdraw proceedings and discharge. The motion was denied and counsel signaled possible lengthy delay.
Western League notes a rain postponement while Bt. Joseph beats Sioux City 2 to 1 and Colorado Springs defeats Omaha 7 to 3.
American League Bi Lowull defeated Detroit 5 to 1 while Philadelphia beat Washington 6 to 1. National League Bouton toped New York 8 to 2. American Association results include Kansas City 6 over Bt Paul 4 and Toledo 7 over Milwaukee 3. Louisville edged Indianapolis 1 to 0. Minneapolis won 6 to 0.
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