Maryland and Union Trust Fail as Receivers Appointed
Two Baltimore banks, Maryland Trust and Union Trust, suspend operations with combined liabilities around 10 million. Allan McLane named receiver of Maryland Trust with a 2 million bond. Miles White Jr. named receiver of Union Trust with a 1 million bond. Weak markets and failed London loan precipitated the crisis amid petitions for co receivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Trust
Union Trust
Baltimore Financial World
Maryland Trust Company
Luson Trust Company
Allan McLane
Vera Cruz and Pacific
Telmontepec
Mexico
London
Proclamation Calls Congress to Special Session in 1903
Theodore Roosevelt issues a proclamation for an extraordinary session of Congress in Washington on November 6 at noon to consider the reciprocal commercial convention with Cuba. The note notes it is essential the treaty be approved promptly and cites the Fifty-eighth Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States of America
Senate
United States
Republic of Cuba
Havana
Theodora Roosevelt
Congress of
Washington
London
Beatrice Herford
Royal Geographic Society
England
Miss Herford
Cholmondeley
Chansley
Crichton
Cryton
Winkle
Dowie Receivership Sparks New York Bank Involvement
A New York banker filed for a receiver of Dowie concerns after a night meeting that extended to 2 am. John S. Gittings & Co. claimed deposits of 506, 74 and the court appointed a receiver. The firm holds funds tied to the New Belvidere Hotel project and has loans totaling 500,000, with withdrawals forcing the move to protect assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vnay
John S. Gittings & Co
Belvidere
Canadians Withdraw from Alaskan Boundary Commission
Dominion representatives withdraw from the commission after dispute over the Alaska award. Lord Chief Justice Alverstone delays a public London meeting and defers decision to Meiers Foster and Sifton. Canadian officials condemn the award and signals of broad Dominion bitterness flow from Premier Laurier and others. The Portland canal award grants two U S islands Kannaghunut and Sitklan, altering access to the Portland channel and harming Wales and Pearse Islands’ strategic value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Alverstone
London
Alaskan Boundary Commission
Meiers
Foster
Sifton
Laurier
Canada
Alaska
Portland Canal
United States
Kannaghunut
Sitklan
Portland Channel
Ocean Passage
Port Simpson
Wales and
Pearse Islands
Dowie’s Zion Rally in New York Disrupted by Crowd
Dowie in white robes led a Zion rally as doors scrambled shut amid a chaotic service. Police said there was no law to force attendance and Chicago influence was cited as the crowd swelled and dispersed, irritating Dowie and his followers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowie
Zion
Tie
New York
Chicago
Barbers prepare challenge to Kansas license law
Galina barbers plan to test the constitutionality of the Kansas barber license law passed by the last Legislature. IXangas Wesleyan University of Salina receives a new gift of 25000 dollars from Mrs. Mary Johnson of Barton County. Ian William Smith, noted nurseryman and Spiritualist, who planned a women’s college in Geneva New York, has countermanded the building contract by offer of the spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galina
Ixangas Wesleyan University of
Salina
Mary Johnson
Barton County
Ian
William Smith
Geneva
N. Y
Ho Bays
Relics of a prehistoric town and kindling fortune
Montgomery County finds relics from mound builder era including an oversized ax a double grooved ceremonial stone and arrowheads. The collection from J H Allen and Winton Utterback drawn attention of State Geologist Blatcheley who touts its world class quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Blatcheley
J. H. Allen
Winton Utterback
Indiana Baptists denounce Senator Smoot at Bloomington
State Happenings report the Bloomington convention of Indiana Baptist churches passing resolutions denouncing Utah Senator Reed Smoot. The note highlights ensuing political tension and church activity in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convention of Indiana Baptist Churches
Bloomington
Smoot
Utah
Indianapolis
W. H. Armstrong Company
Marshfield
United States
Wilburn
Sherwell
Lena Renner
Deansville
Georsgia Bailey
Fannie Butler
Rock Island
Montgomery
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Theodore Roosevelt
Jon Hay
Secretary
Atijah
Ijah
Madison, Square Garden
Caith
Minneapolis Journal
Indiana
Surry
Guentryville
H. L. Davidson
Wade
Gurensey
Hebron
Minnie Jones
Guernsey
W. W. Potter
Cedar Lake
Willy
Turner
Evansville
Terre Haute
Iris Dog
Mr. Taylor
Charles Lamar
Mary Locke
Kokomo
Costhly
Wheebe Grisiner
Julius Marvel
Owensville
Miss Grisiner
Marvel
Royal Geographer
McBride
St. John
Kan
William McBride
Jesse J. Limes
George B. Moore
Limes
Dodd
Mrs. McBride
Fielding
Thompson
St. Jacobs Oil
Price
Soc
Bromo-Seltzer
W. L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
Douglas
Corona Colt
Douglas, Brackton
Nass
A.J Tower CO
TOWER
Anadian CO
Dostoniasauda
Toronto
R. G. Thompson
North German Lloyd Steambhif CO
Whits Star Line
Beaver Link
American Ling Amd
Bation
Fort Waxnze
Ind
FT. Wayne
Fostoria
Findlay
Cleveland
Buffalo
Boston
Nickel Plate Road
C. A. Asterlin
Trav
Spenger’s Presses
Gaya
AA Spencer
Alan St
Dwight
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