Financiers Morse and Curtis Convicted in Bank Misconduct Case
In New York City, Charlie S. Morse and Alfred H. Curtis were found guilty in a federal court of misapplication of funds and falsifying bank books with a conspiracy count dropped. Judge Hlough remanded them to the Tombs, with Curtis receiving no clemency recommendation and Morse facing maximum penalties up to ten years. The report also notes a fatal and several serious injuries when three people were struck on a bridge, plus other brief items on long sleep cases, a 27 hour piano feat, and a Georgia mule load limit enforcement.
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Charlies W. Morse
Finance
Alfred H. Curtis
National Bank of North America
New York City
United States Circuit Court
Hlough
Tombs
Curtis
Morse
Fire destroys National Mfg foundry in Pembroke
A blaze at the National Manufacturing Company's foundry in Pembroke Ont caused half a million dollars in damage. Fanned by a gale, flames swept along the main street to the river bank. No lives were lost.
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Pembroke
Ont
National Manufacturing Company
Bryan Defeat Deepens Despite Western Gains
Early returns show William Howard Taft elected President with James S. Sherman as VP by a substantial electoral margin and a Republican majority in the next House. Bryan gains in the West offset by Taft leads in Illinois Wisconsin and New York. margins in Ohio Indiana Michigan and Missouri indicate mixed state outcomes.
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United States
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la Follette
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Republicans Lose Ground in Senate and House Elections
The report notes Joseph G. Cannon winning in Illinois and likely to become Speaker if he lives through the new House. Senate Republicans drop slightly to 59 with 33 Democrats, a 2 seat GOP majority in the upper chamber. Surprises followed predictables as results favored Republicans in New York and Democrats were defeated in Massachusetts by 120000, New Jersey by 85000, and Roosevelt era margins cited.
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Joseph G. Cannon
Ilinois
New House
Senate
Congress
New York
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Roosevelt
Trade review notes improving business and easing monetary conditions
The weekly Dun report highlights bond successes and a city loan at a premium with lower discount on commercial paper signaling easier money. It cites stronger trade in food products apparel and footwear, rising demand for Christmas items, seasonal weather aiding distribution, and robust woolens and groceries. Bank deposits hit record highs while failures in Chicago district rise to 48 with 13 liabilities over 3,000.
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Weekly Review of
Chicago
R. G. Dun & Co
Unsettled Weather and Pre-Election Quiet in Trade
New York notes unsettled weather and pre election quies affecting trade across many cities. Chicago and New York show solid wholesale activity while first and second hand distribution focuses on filling in and immediate shipments. Overall distribution remains below last year, with cotton goods for spring as the most active line. Business failures in the United States for the week ending Oct 29 total 239, up from 231 a week prior. Canada reports 32 failures, up from 31.
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Chicago
Northwest
United States
Canada
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