Endless chain of loans tied to Morse case in bank conspiracy trial
In a New York federal case, Chas W Morse and Alfred H Curtis face conspiracy and banking law charges. Testimony described loans to Kate Wilson, secretary to Morse, with National Bank of North America funds financing stock pools and ice stock bets, forming an endless loan chain that failed when prices fell. Mrs Cementine Dodge Morse attended court, a first since her husband’s trial began.
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Chas
W. Morse
Alfred H. Curtis
New York
Morse
Miss Wilson
National Bank of North America
American Tee Company
Mugh
Cementine Dodge Morse
Curtis
Escapes Prom Night Lynching Leader Returns Safe
Col R A Taylor an aged Trentor Tennessee lawyer taken from a hotel at Walnutleg after Capt Quinten Rankin was lynched has resurfaced near Tiptonville Tennessee. Night riders debated Taylor fate before he jumped into a bayou and swam to safety despite being shot at multiple times during the pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Taylor
Taylor
Kingston Fire Claims Offer in Compromise Discussed
British fire insurers offer 50 percent compromise on claims from the 1907 Kingston fire. The Kingston committee rejects that offer but may accept 85 percent plus costs. Claims total over 5 million dollars. Final insurer reply pending.
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Court of Appeals
Busines
Kingston
Jamaica
McKinnon Named Agent to Settle North America Bank Affairs
John W. McKinnon of Chicago elected agent by shareholders to settle affairs of the National Bank of North America New York. All depositors paid and remaining assets to be turned over to Mr McKinnon.
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National Bank of North America
New York
Morse Financial
Pantie
John W. McKinnon
Chicago
Mckinnon
Sioux City Live Stock Market Quotations
Sioux City updates show top cows at 4.00 and top hogs at 36.35, reflecting midweek live stock prices. Market notes provide concise price levels for principal categories in the Sioux ty market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Unclear Montana Weather disrupts Butte region items
A heavy storm from the north delays deliveries near Butte and Easter Montana. Severe snow is blamed for widespread slowdowns with items delayed from five to ten hours and unusual conditions affecting local livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Montana
Tornado Roars Through Tuccumourl NM Killing One
A tornado struck Tuccumourl New Mexico killing one person and destroying property. Rescue crews report sight loss in residents and damage across the village. Authorities urge caution as investigations begin.
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Tormado
New Mexico
Tuccumourl
Nice
Physician Sio ps Prevents Burial Alive at Kansas Funeral
A physician examined the body of Mrs Thomas Chapman of Kills Kansas after concerns about death. He found signs of life and removed her from the coffin, transferring her to a bed where her weak heart suggests possible recovery.
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Thomas Chapman
Kills
Kan
Kansas
Chapman
Positively The Last Nomination Notified
Sidney T. Tapp liberal party presidential candidate was formally notified of his nomination at Hell House Chicago. He acknowledged Chattanooga convention slight delays but urged supporters in states without electors to vote for other parties while asking women to vote for liberal principles on election day.
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Sidney T. Tapp
Liberal Party
Hell House
Chicago
Mr. Tapp
Chattanooga
Tenn
Two Lawyers Dead in Reelfoot Lake Night Attack
Word from Reelfoot Lake says Hon. R. 4%. Taylor and Capt. Quinten Rankin were murdered by night riders Monday night while fishing at the lake. Taylor’s body hung from a tree, riddled with bullets. Rankin was found alive but gravely wounded. Rankin helped sue parties at the lake and held stock in the local company. Taylor reportedly held stock as well. Gov. Patterson offered a $10,000 reward for the killers' arrest.
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Reelfoot Lake
Taylor
Capt
Quinten Rankin
Trenton
Tenn
Rankin
Patterson
French Chamber Condemns Anti Dreyfus Campaign Riots
In Paris the chamber of deputies voted 488 to 47 to condemn the anti Dreyfusard campaign against the Maj Dreyfus decision from 1906. Pierre Bletry of Finistere led the assault and was suspended. Justice Minister Briand defended the court ruling and said the nation is tired of the scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Deputies
Maj. Dreyfus
Pierre Bletry
Finistere
Briand
Warrant Issued for Teacher Over Lip-Pasting Incident
A warrant is issued for Edith Wirt a Kansas City Kansas grade school teacher accused of cruel punishment after she pasted a strip of court plaster across the lips of Harvey Gallaway a year old pupil who talked too much in school The warrant was sworn by the boy's father and cites cruel punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Wirt
Kansas City
Kan
Harvey Gallaway
Engineer Richard Hayes Dies After Operation at Butte
Richard Hayes longtime general foreman for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad died in a deepstal at Butte Montana Tuesday following an operation. Hayes was one of the oldest railway construction figures of the west.
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Richard Hayes
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Butte, Mont
Hayes
Emperor reception at imperial palace dazzles weeklong celebration
The Emperor of Japan received Rear Admiral Sperry in audience during a ceremony at the imperial palace described as one of the most brilliant features of the week’s celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sperry
Japan
Tiffin Fuesday
Imperial Palace
Typhoon Devastation Hits Chang Chow Industries
The Thursday typhoon caused widespread damage with over 4 000 houses destroyed and nearly 3 000 people killed in Chang Chow. The figures indicate a much larger toll than initial reports.
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Chang Chow
Union Pacific Directors Reelect Officers
Union Pacific Railroad and Oregon Short Line directors reelected their officers, including K. O. Harriman, as president of both companies.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Oregon Short Line
K. O. Harriman
No Outing for Thaw as Writ Is Dismissed
Judge Young on Tuesday denied the writ of habeas corpus in the Harry K. Thaw case. The ruling means Thaw will not be brought to Pittsburgh at present.
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Thaw
Young Tuesday
Harry K. Thaw
Pilteburg
Americans Laud Japanese Reception for Navy Visit
American and Japanese fleets exchange cordiality in Tokio and Yokohama as 3000 sailors gain shore leave daily. Rear Admiral Sperry reports the welcome as heartily planned and carried out with sincere Japanese friendship. Officials anticipate a palace audience and a possible reply to President Roosevelt’s message signaling enduring ties.
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Atlantic
Japan
Hampton Roads
Sperry Cald
Associated Press
Tokio
Yokohama
Amertesa
Pacific Coast
United States
Admiral Sperry
Imperial Palace
Roosevelt
Trolley Cars Wrecked on Steep Kansas City Hill
Three northbound trolley cars on the Troost avenue line in Kansas City wrecked on a steep hill after an air brake failure. One man, A. B. Smith of Nevada, Missouri, was killed and about a dozen others were injured, including Albert Hutt and 8,8 Pollet. Crowded with downtown messengers and prominent business people, the crash sent passengers leaping to the street as the splintered cars blocked the avenue.
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Troost Avenue
Kansas City
Ato
A. B. Smith
Nevada
Wan
Albert Hutt
Pollet
Drought Records Spotted in Kansas City Area
Over forty days only a third inch of rain fell. Syringe and wells dried up while rainbows weather aided crops. Corn and hay ripened well with no destructive frost reported yet.
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Kansas City
Washington statue toppled from Lugano monument
A bronze George Washington statue was removed from a Lugano monument on Sunday night. Local reports say it was thrown into the lake by rowdies amid an uproar in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lugano
Switzerland
George Washington
Ube
Kansas Town Hit by Twin Tornadoes, Sharon Springs Damaged
Two tornadoes struck Sharon Springs Kansas on Monday causing total destruction of three homes and injuring a dozen residents. Local responders raced to assist as damage extensive across the town.
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Sharon Springs
Kan
Onder
Cholera Cases Rise in Manila Districts
Twelve cholera cases and five suspects were found in the last forty eight hours as new cases run about five daily, affecting about five districts in Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Anil
Patal Storms Hit the West with Fatal Accidents
Severe storms swept the western region over the weekend, causing accidental deaths traced to storm activity. The event affected Celevado on Saturday night and Sunday, prompting local officials to investigate links to the weather.
Massive Nebraska City Stock Show Parade Impresses Crowd
A two mile long Nebraska City parade Tuesday drew about 10 000 spectators. The Union stock yards overflowed as live stock displays surpassed prior events with dozens of trade exhibitors and decorated vehicles. A second parade and a midweek celebration included an illuminated auto parade with forty entrants ending Wednesday night.
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Nebraska Ty
Nebraska City
Venice
Union Stock
Murdered man found in Niobrara river near Valentine
Authorities have no clues in the Valentine murder case. Sheriff Commeters searches for evidence after a man was struck between the eyes and killed instantly, robbed, and dumped in shallow Niobrara water. Inquest verdict rules death felonious.
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Niobrara
Valentine Sil
Aleot
Valentine
Ice Cream Sickens Falls City Family Party Guests
Mrs. Harry Pence entertained the Young Married Ladies Kensington club and children when ice cream from a local dealer caused plomaine like poisoning across the gathering. Dozens fell ill. Dr Simonton reports seven of ten in his family affected. Eugene Pence narrowly survived.
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Harry Pence
Falls City
Kensington Club
Simonton
Eugene Pence
Knife Believed Linked to Fremont Murder Case
Sheriff Bauman found a bloody dagger near the stabbing scene among Italians. Pierro, jailed on Tony Genova's murder charge, allegedly admitted the weapon's use as Mallans identified him with the knife moments before the fight. Pierro fainted when shown the dagger and claimed he threw it at Yotan. A complaint will be filed against Pierro and Pasqual, hospital patient, charging murder.
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Bauman
Fremont
Pierre
Tony Genova
Pierro
Pasqual
Saloon injunction dissolved by district court
Judge Pemberton set aside the county court restraining order on saloon licenses for Dr. Woods and Julius Vogal of Barnston. The district court ruled there was not sufficient cause for action to uphold the injunction against the village board.
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Juden Spafford
Dr. Woods
Julius Vogal
Barnston
Pemberton
Farm chooses Peter Swift of Ponca in county land draw
Peter Swift a 25 year old farmer from Ponca drew the second piece in the Tripp county land drawing. Widely regarded as a worthy young man with no property he is expected to make good use of his opportunity.
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Peter Swift
Ponca
Tripp
Suspects Held in Clay Center for Deweese Bank Theft
William Wall and Harry Brown are jailed in Clay Center county jail charged with having robbed the Staite bank at Deweese on the night of October 1.
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William Wall
Harry Brown
Clay Center
Deweese
Pondur Village Board Awards Electric Lighting Contract
The village board of Pondur has approved the contract for installing the electric lighting plant. The decision followed a competitive bidding process and selects the winning bidder for the project.
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Pondur
Haley Benellis Wheat Observation
A heavy rain at Leatrice recently will benefit the wheat crop by improving wine production prospects.
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Haley Benellis
Poultry Show Planned in Nebraska City This December
A December poultry show is planned in Nebraska City with a plan to hold no chicken and meat show in November. Preparations outline a new event format and many entries have been received, marking the first such show of its kind.
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Verge
Nebraska City
Robbery Report From Talmage Describes Frightened Suspects
A terse notice reports a robbery at the store of Mr Magsh in Talmage on Sunday. The thieves fled before securing the money, leaving the scene in disarray and residents urged to remain vigilant.
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Atere Shnokes Tate
Magsh
Talmage
Mrush Beety
Omaha Broker Kills Wife Then Takes Own Life
The story recounts a Kansas City and Omaha driven tragedy where millionaire broker Sewell Sleuman shot Eva Mart at her home on Saturday night then killed himself. Sleuman, once a Methodist leader in Thetings, faced a estrangement with his wife after controlling a fortune and “bucketshop” dealings. The couple’s children and extended family are noted, with the will reportedly leaving the entire fortune to his wife and kids.
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Mies
Eva Mart
Sewell Slouman
Eelf
Sheuman
Mike Mart
Sleuman
Methodist
Chicago Board
Mies Hart
Kansas City
Omaha
Manimer
Fleumin
Prizes Awarded in Mouth Miding and Starr Roping
The Hastings Peontier Festival closed its second season with nearly 6000 attendees. Tipton of Denver won the rough rider event holding gold spurs as prize. his mother C. S. Tipton took second. John Gant of Fort Collins won the steer roping title. Custer battle scene featured Lt. Col. Mexander leading troops. A group ambushed by tid tings under Chief Wa Ni Nita included Sam Cloud. William Malchew, about 80, suffered amputation of a leg without anesthesia. his son Ahier Miatechow is in Coming County.
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Hastings Peontier
Tipton
Denver
Sky Seraper
John Gant
Fort Colling
Golo
Destine
Laranite Plains
C. L. Mexander
Custer
Wa-Ni-Nita
Sam Cloud
Chier Red Cloud
Jury rules Tony Ganova died from stabbing
The coroner’s jury finds Tony Ganova stabbed to death in Fremont near Burlington guards on Wednesday. Rocen Piero te is held for further developments as investigators pursue unknown suspects.
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Fallane
Burlington
Locomotives Start Fire near Atrauas Ville
A tire from a Mimeour Pacife engine started a large fire north and west of Atrauas Ville. The blaze caused considerable damage to fences pastures and cornfields while burning for hours until extinguished after a long effort. Dry conditions with two weeks without rain worsened the damage.
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Atrauas- Ville
Windy Nebraskan City Apple Orchards Suffer Heavy Losses
Severe three day winds damaged Nebraskan City orchards and blew about half of the late apples from trees. Many groves were stripped of fruit and buyers who picked fruit directly from the trees faced heavy losses.
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Nebraskan City
Lowell Farmer Bound Over for Family Mistreatment
George Peterson a farmer near Lowell was bound over to the district court on a charge of family mistreatment. Libbie Peterson his daughter under 16 testified as the complaining witness.
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Lowell
George Peterson
Libbie
Fire at Charlenoise home in Nebraska City from spark
A spark from a peestoy locomotive ignited a fire at a Charlenoise residence in Nebraska City. High winds hampered fire crews and the blaze consumed the home before occupants could remove contents. Firefighters reported no injuries, and authorities investigated the cause.
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High Wind
Nebraska City
Charlenoise
Peestoy
Deronge Bell Case Allegedly Tangles with Continge Officials
A garbled local notice reports an incident involving Deronge Bell and Continge authorities with claims of financial figures and a dispute over a residence. The fragment references Loyd and a person named JIMG Shannen connected to a domestic disturbance.
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Continge
Williem J. Syeni
Shannen
Huehend
Couple in Columbus Seek Divorce After 20 Years of Marriage
Kelman and Kellman of Columbus have been married over twenty years and amassed property valued at about 250000 dollars. Mrs Kaellzoan filed for divorce.
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Snten Kelman
Auguste Kellman
Columbus
Kaellzoan
Chicago trade review shows mixed activity gains andDefaults
Bas weekly review notes bank clearings at 243270108 dollars, 0.7 percent below the prior year. Commercial defaults rise as liquidation signs appear but creditor positions improve. manufacturing and rail, furnace, car building show gains while shipbuilding remains dull. Local retail loading expands with strong dry goods and merchandise demand. failures total 21 in Chicago district with liabilities over 5000 dollars at 2 incidents.
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Weekly Review of
Chicago
R. G. Dun & Co
Credita
Pew
Hank Clearings
Economic strife and cautious expansion forecast after year end
The Bradstreet's Commercial Report notes continued warm weather and election influence hindering seasonal merchandise distribution while some iron and building activity rises. Water levels, drought, and navigation issues dampen coke and paper mill lines. rail tonnage grows and gross earnings decline less than in ten months. Business failures in the U S total 244 for the week ending Oct 15, with Canada at 20.
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United States
Canada
Bradstreet
Chicago Cattle and Grain Prices From Regional Markets
A detailed list of commodity quotes from major markets including Chicago and St. Louis, with ranges for cattle hogs wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and other staples. The figures show regional price levels and quality distinctions like No 2 and creamery butter, reflecting a broad commodity snapshot for traders.
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Chicago
St. Louie
Cincinnati
Howe
Ste
Detroit
Merwe
Milwaukee
New York
The Great White Plague Costs U S Billions Annually
Prof Irving Fisher of Yale warns at a tuberculosis congress that consumption kills about 138000 Americans yearly. He cites medical costs and lost earnings, estimating total annual cost near 1 billion dollars and urging a $5.5 billion investment to save lives. The report also notes related inquiries into Panama Canal rights and pure food enforcement developments.
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United States
Irving Fisher
Yale
Tuberculosis Congress
Prof
Fisher
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Safe and Sound
Mizard
Siops
Iton
Tapp
Tennessee
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Union Pacific Section
Missouri
Drougin
Homer
Nebraska State News
Pstsk
Frontier Carnival
William Malehew
Wreat Point
Cuming
Otto
Maichew
Fle
Ahieriy Miatechow
Coming County
Malchow
Harte
Theo
Jerome
William Nelson Cromwell
Panama Canal
Alexander BE. Bacon
Caims
Cromwell
Predicint Brothers
Balanced Cable Crane Company
Baltimore
Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Port Myer
Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
Wriiten
Robert Conklin
United States Naval Training Station
Newport
Bin
Woodward Pielya
Department
W. PP. Stewart
Fort Grant
Stewart
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