Insurance Probe Seeks Details on Premium Notes and Surplus
Secretary Marshall resumes testimony on Union Central Life Insurance Company practices in Wisconsin. Witnesses discuss reinsurance statutes, premium note forfeitures, and the reserve values backing loans and policies, including a Kentucky case illustrating hardship from note defaults and potential reinstatement options.
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Commercial Tribune
Milwaukee
Wis
Marshall
Seaton
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Wisconsin Legislative Committee
O Io
Hauser Bribery Case Moves in Wisconsin Court
Attorney Burr W. Jones argues there is no evidence Hauser offered pay to Host. Testimony from Insurance Commissioner Zeno M. Host and discussions with Attorney General Sturdevant frame Hauser’s preliminary exam in the Milwaukee Court. Jones seeks acquittal by noting Host would not be a present or prospective beneficiary of a $2,000 campaign offer.
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Commercial Tribune
Madison
Wis
Hauser
Host
Burr W. Jones
Zeno M. Host
Sturdevant
Mupal
Republican Campaign Fund
Jones
British Officer Killed in Egypt Clash Near Tantah
Cairo June 14 Captain Bull of the Sixth Inniskilling Dragoons was killed and four British officers were badly injured by natives near Tantah yesterday amid the pan Islamic campaign tied to the Anglo Turkish dispute over the Tabah boundary.
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Cairo
Chicagan Chosen President of Their Protective Association
Buffalo N Y June 14 Thad H How of Chicago today was elected President of the Travelers Protective association.
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Chicagan
Protective Association
Commercial Tribune
Bufalo
N. Y
Thad. H. How
Chicago
The
Travelers’ Protective Enonufion
Uncle of President Robert B Roosevelt Dies in Sayville
Robert B Roosevelt aged 76 and uncle of the President died at Sayville L I after months of illness. A lifelong Democrat and lawyer by training he served as editor of The New York Citizen, Alderman, and Congress member 1873-75. He was U S Minister to the Netherlands 1888-90 and treasurer of the Democratic National Committee during Cleveland’s second election. He authored works on game and fishing and promoted conservation efforts.
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Commercial Tribune
Sayville
L. I
Robert B. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
New York City
New York Citizen
City of
New York
Congress
Committee of Seventy
United States
Netherlands
Democratic National Committee
Cleveland
New York National Association For
New York State Fish Mission
Commission For the
Spain
Sons of the American Revolution
England
North America
Florida
Democratic Party
President Roosevelt learns of uncle’s death in Sayville
President Roosevelt received a telegram reporting the death of his uncle Robert B. Roosevelt at his Sayville Long Island home. He has not decided whether to attend the funeral.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Roosevelt
Robert B. Roosevelt
Sayville
L. I
Ohio Penitentiary Bribery Probe Opens in Columbus
Ohio Penitentiary Board begins a formal inquiry into bribery allegations surrounding Lawson E. Emerson Clerk of the State Supreme Court who allegedly offered money to secure freedom for C Bostetter a seven year prisoner from Jefferson County. Witnesses including Mrs Bostetter and former Clerk Cook described offers and a $500 check. Emerson disputes the charges and says he acted only in friendship with attorney Chester and denies discussing bribery.
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Commercial Tribune Bureau
Outlook
Emerson
Cook
Bostetter
Supreme Court
John Chester
Chester
Summit County
Bail Granted in Hargis Gallan Case Amid Feud Fallout
In Jackson Kentucky on June 14 former County Judge James Hargis his brother Elbert and ex Sheriff Ed Callahan were bailed for 15000 each after testimony by Jett Spicer and others. The bail release comes as the feud over Cockrill’s murder sees corroborated statements and courtroom clashes over self defense.
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Commercial Tribune
Jackson
T. G. Lewis
James Hargis
Hargis
Elbert
Ed Callahan
Hargises
Callahan
Kentucky
Curtis Jett
Asbury Spicer
J. J. C. Back
James P. Adams
O. H. Pollard
Adams
Ene Senter
Ed Calllahan
Anse White
Cockrill
Bob Deaton
Asberry Spicer
Deaton
Cox
Spicer
Bob
Commonwealth
Lewis
Elbert Hargis
Elpert
Curt Jett
Jett
B. J. Ewen
Mose Feltner
Jesus Christ
Abraham Lincoln
Packing Plants Report Finds Sanitary Conditions Superior
A National Association committee led by J W Van Cleave reports packing establishments at the Union Stockyards are far cleaner and more sanitary than many kitchens and hotels. The panel says prior reports were exaggerated and unjust, with room for minor improvements but overall wholesome production.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
National Association of Manufacturers
Union Stockyards
National Association
J. W. van Cleave
St. Louis
David M. Parry
Indianapolis
Elliott Durand
Illinois
Senate to vote on canal type next Thursday
The Senate has agreed to vote on the type of canal next Thursday. Washington reports the decision was announced June 14 and sets the procedural timetable for selecting the canal’s design.
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Senate
Commercial Tribune
Washington
Miss Pitman Sails on European Trip With Mrs Emery
Miss Melrose Pitman daughter of Benn Pitman left yesterday for New York and will sail tomorrow for Europe. Mrs Thomas Emery her fairy godmother accompanies her and will visit Newport after. Miss Olga Tafel will supervise the voyage. The trip includes Paris Europe and England with extensive touring and a stopover in Newport.
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Miss Pitman
Mrs.emery
Benn Pitman
New York
Europe
Thomas Emery
Emery
Newport
Pitman
Olga Tafel
Mery
Edgecliff Road
Paris
England
Standard Oil Probe Reopens With Weak Defense In Cleveland
The Interstate Commerce Commission reopened the Standard Oil inquiry in Cleveland with Virgil P. Kline declining to offer testimony. Chief Counsel Marchand noted the lack of defense, while M. C. Tully and Henry L. Meyer provided storage charge records showing monthly charges around $500, balanced by vouchers from Cleveland.
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Virgil P. Kline
The
Standard Oil Company of Ohio
Prouty
Marchand
M. C. Tully
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway Company
Tully
Standard Oil Company
Chicago
Cleveland
Henry L. Meyer
Meyer
Mr. Tully
Massacre of Jews in Bialystok sparks rioting in Russian town
Reports describe a bomb attack during a Corpus Christi procession in Bialystok, prompting Christian mobs to attack Jewish shops and homes. Soldiers and dragoons fought rioters as Jews fled toward forests and rail stations, with many killed or wounded and authorities struggling to restore order.
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Alexandrov
Suraz
Bialystok
ST. Petersburg
Derkatchoff
Grodno
Poison Kills Two Children Nearby in West Virginia
In Huntington on June 14 two young children of Joseph Jordan died within two hours. Two older children are seriously ill from a mysterious poison. An autopsy will determine the cause. The Jordan family resides on a farm near the city.
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Commercial Tribune
Huntington
W. Va
Joseph Jordan
Jordan
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