Equitable Board Shrinks as Directors Depart
Two more directors resign from Equitable, reducing the board to twelve members in total amid ongoing leadership changes.
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
1
Two more directors resign from Equitable, reducing the board to twelve members in total amid ongoing leadership changes.
New York June 7. Directors adopt resolutions for sweeping cost cuts and financial policy changes at the Equitable Life Insurance Society. The nominating committee is to submit a chairman candidate by Friday. if none, directors will propose names. Twenty eight of thirty eight directors attend as two resignations are announced. Alexander and Hyde factions remain harmonious with no coalition confirmed.
Unidentified two masted schooner struck Romer shoals near Sandy Hook and was pounded to pieces by heavy seas. One man was seen on the wreck and disappeared as the vessel broke apart. The crew size is unknown but was typically large for a fishing vessel.
Greeley Colorado June 7 Tuesday morning the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Merritt Dillings living on a farm near Windsor was badly burned. The attending physician has given up hope of recovery. The child was playing with her three year old sister when the mother returned from a neighbor and found the house in flames and the girl injured.
The tow boat W. W. O'Neill, one of the river service's largest, struck an obstruction in the canal near Louisville Kentucky on June 7 and sank. Captain Carrollton and a crew of twenty five escaped unharmed. The vessel was valued at $100 000.
Washington reports Wyoming to have a fair Thursday with showers in the southeast, then fair Friday. For the last 24 hours ending 6 p.m. yesterday, officials logged a maximum of 78 degrees and a minimum of 48 with 0.5 inch precipitation.
Washington reports surge of interest as Japan’s Takahira meets the President after word from St. Petersburg that Russia seeks Japan’s peace terms. Officials expect a possible statement of Japan’s terms for transmission to Russia.
In Atlantic City New Jersey the General Federation of Women’s Clubs holds its biennial council of presidents with nearly all prominent club women present. Mrs A J Newbury opens the convention and welcomes delegates as the federation’s laws and committee reports are set by this council.
Atlantic City June 7 The United States Brewers Association began its annual convention with plans to counter adverse legislation and publicly present arguments that brewing should be encouraged in the interests of temperance. Efforts will also be made to grow membership.
A monument to President McKinley was unveiled in Reading Pennsylvania during the State encampment of the G A R. President Roosevelt was invited but could not attend. Prominent men and veterans attended with several delivering addresses.
Miss Marie Jacqueline Constance Delmonico daughter of the late Constant Delmonico of the famed New York restaurant married Edward Frith Du Vivier in New York today. Both are noted as very wealthy and society favorites.
Chicago June 7 the grand jury investigating the beef inquiry recommends returning from recess and will vote on indictments against certain beef packers after the May 19 break the US district attorney prepared.
Vienna reports Russia told its diplomats abroad that peace talks with Japan will happen later and without foreign interference. St. Petersburg notes Ambassador Meyer's delivery of President Roosevelt's good offices has improved prospects, with Cassini likely informed.
The Sultan of Zanzibar reached his majority on his 21st birthday and asked the United States to send a warship for celebration. Officials said it was impossible due to distance and time. The old South Atlantic squadron was abandoned a year ago and current U S ships now patrol those waters.
Washington June 7 General Henry Vanness Boynton a soldier journalist and publicist was buried today at Arlington National Cemetery with distinctive military and civic honors reflecting his rank in two wars and his notable record in public service his funeral followed a career spanning military service journalism and civic work
Elizabeth New Jersey observed the two hundred twenty fifth anniversary of the battle of Elizabethtown with a display of a historic cannon used by Louis XV era forces and in the American revolution. The cannon was presented to American troops at Elizabeth town by George Washington and was captured at Quebec before being given to Washington by General Wayne.
Dolly Ross, known as Diamond Dolly, is released in Ouray after being arrested in Denver for stealing 700 in diamonds from a dance hall owner. The court found she was purchasing the gems on an installment plan with the right to wear them until fully paid.
Washington D C June 7 A new society of Civil War veterans who have received medals for valor was formed today in conjunction with the annual State encampment of the G A R Ohio delegates and eminent men are attending the gathering.
New York June 7 metal markets show silver at 58.4 with lead and copper steady with little variation. Traders report a quiet session and no major moves in prices across base metals.
After a five hour meeting between the Employers' Association and a committee from the Teamsters' Joint Council, negotiations broke off at nine o clock. The union rejected arbitration and offered proposals the employers refused to discuss, dimming hopes for immediate peace and signaling possible crisis between team owners and truck drivers.
Rear Admiral Enguist received a cable from St. Petersburg at 1 o'clock this morning directing him to remain at Manila at the disposal of the American government and to effect repairs as much as possible. Signed Nicholas.
By permission of Mrs. McKinley a memorial service for the late President McKinley was held in Canton Ohio today in connection with the State convention of Sunday school workers. McKinley had previously served as a Sunday school teacher and superintendent.
Under improved weather King Alfonso of Spain arrived in London and was hosted at a luncheon in Guildhall by the Lord Mayor and the Corporation. Processions to and from the city drew large crowds and a hearty welcome for the young monarch.
The fast trotters and coaching horses that Ambassador Whitelaw Reid did not take to England were sold today at auction on his White Plains estate. He is expected to buy branded horses abroad for his equipages, anticipated to surpass those of any household in Great Britain except royalty.
Clarence B H Young pleaded guilty in district court to dynamiting and attempting to rob an express car two miles east of Bearmouth on May 27. He was sentenced to fifty years in the Deer Lodge penitentiary.
Washington June President Roosevelt received a fine equestrian statue portraying him as colonel of the Rough Riders. The sculpture is the latest work by eminent sculptor Mac Moannies.
The Storthing proclaims Norway fully independent and dissolves the union with Sweden. The council of state may act as regents, and Archander is named Norway's first foreign minister. Crown Prince Gustave may return from Berlin. extra Swedish rikstag session planned.
William W. Carr an accountant and government disbursing agent was arrested in Washington on charges of embezzlement. He confessed the total allegedly skimmed sums to about 40 000 over fifteen years and described a long running scheme.
A notable society wedding in Memphis on June 7 united Miss Edith Louise Mallory daughter of Captain and Mrs William G B Mallory with Mr Kenneth Graham Duffield son of the late Reverend Duffield and nephew of General Henry M Duffield. The bride, described as a noted beauty, drew much local attention at the ceremony.
Jane T Beutah Wikinhs, owner editor and publisher of the Washington Pow and former Ohio Representative, dies suddenly of heart failure at his residence in the city.
The Illinois a Dattle ship arrived at the navy yard for repair under the recent order of Secretary Morton and the recommendation of the Bureau of Construction and Repair chief. Keaton Mase Jit 7 are noted in the dispatch as observers of the docking and repair process.
Grand Rapids reports the Grand River rising six inches hourly causing factory idle days for about three thousand workers. In Colorado, rains push streams higher with the Cache La Poudre flooding farms northeast of Greeley and damaging crops. Alamosa sees flooded streets and bridges washed out.
Denver scored six runs to Omaha two as the Western League action continued. The Colorado Springs Des Moines game was postponed due to rain.
National League results show Pittsburg 3 New York 6 and Chicago 10 Boston 2 with St Louis 4 Philadelphia 7 and Philadelphia 0 Chicago 8 as listed. The Washington Detroit game was postponed by rain. Kansas City 1 Minneapolis 3 and Louisville 6 Columbus 4 Milwaukee 2. Toledo 5 Indianapolis ?.
Den ver arrivals include J and Thompson and J Milligan guests. W A Whitney head to North Platte. G B Walker and Wallace Bond trout fishing on Polo creek. George Caldwell city visitor bound for Denver. Albert Chapman to tour Old Mexico next week. Ida May Gilland returns from Colorado Springs student at Colorado College. H L Anderson of Green River on city business. J Coble of Laramie en route to Denver. Doctors Rohrhaugh Miller and Chambers attend state medical examiners meeting. Mrs Willison and grandson Keneth Bond depart for Chicago for art school Myra Williamson to Des Moines and other eastern cities.
J. C. Cain this afternoon will complete his contract for electric wiring for the stores and offices of the Capitol Avenue theatre.
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