Wall Street Bank Run Triggers Statement From Morgan
New York Captain of Finance issues a statement on the situation on Wall Street. J P Morgan says the first two hours will tell the tale and that there is no time to talk, it is time for action. Knox reports normalcy restored by Cortelyou’s intervention in Pittsburgh. Empire City Savings bank uses state law requiring sixty days notice before deposits can be withdrawn from trust companies.
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Washington
Senator Knox
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Cortelyou
New York
Empire City Savings Bank
Elkhart to Organize Board of Charities in Near Future
Township Trustee O C Puterbaugh after state charity meeting advocates forming a permanent Board of Charities for Elkhart and Concord townships. Local supporters say the organization will prevent overlapping aid and ensure every donation is used effectively while expanding charitable work in the city. A citizens meeting to organize is expected soon.
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Elkhart
Concord
Associates Charities
Bevansville
State Board of Charities and Correction
Charities
South Bend
Treasury transfer funds to St Louis from New York
A note from October reports two hundred thousand dollars deposited at the sub-treasury for immediate transfer to St Louis. The brief item records the movement of funds between cities within the federal treasury system.
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New
York
Sub-Treasury
St. Louis
Depositors Pack Banks as Trust Company of America Opens
A line of about a baker's dozen depositors formed at 3 PM as financiers and government measures prompted precautionary actions. The Trust Company of America saw the largest crowd while the Lincoln Trust Co faced a banking run, with doors opening at 10 AM and continued payouts planned through the day. The London market showed strength, and New York markets rose modestly. The Twelfth Ward Bank and Hamilton Bank suspended operations that morning.
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Trust, Company of America
London
New York
Twelfth Ward Bank
Hamilton Bank
Trust Company of America
Lincoln Trust Co
Official distances of winning balloons reported
Washington October 24 official distances of flight by the leading balloons were released by the war department. Pommern 76.75 miles Isle de France 70? 75 miles American 735.53 United States 625.29 miles left unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Washington
Pommern
Isle de France
American
United States
Roosevelt Dooms Third Term Talk After Return
Washington Oct 24 President Roosevelt indicated no plan for a third term upon his return and had heard more third term talk than ever while away. No statement on the issue was forthcoming.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Seismic Disaster in Calabria Ruins Towns and Kills
Rome reports a severe earthquake along the Calabria coast causing heavy damage. Many provinces are shaken with towns in ruins and a heavy death toll feared, as authorities assess the disaster.
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Rome
Calabria
Italy
Michigan Street sewer cave in again near Bulterfeld residence
A section of the main trunk sewer collapsed this morning on Michigan Street about half a block south of Bower Street in front of the Bulterfeld residence. It marks the fifth such cave in over recent years with the last break occurring approximately five months ago.
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Michigan Street
Bower
Bulterfeld
Indiana Gov speaks on jail reform and workhouses
Governor Han ly at Evansville urges Indiana Charities Association to build four to six large workhouses across the state. He condemns county jails and infirmaries for mixing convicts with the untried, calls for separate custody and profitable labor, and pushes legislative action to end leafers in jail.
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Indiana Charities Association
Evansville
Hanly
Bend Doctors Attend South Bend Medical Meeting
A group of physicians travels to South Bend for a special meeting of the Medical Association. Dr J N McCormack of Kentucky, an accredited representative of the American Medical Association, will deliver the principal address. The event includes a speech by Ed itor Stars of the Journal.
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Hikharts
South
iSti
Joseph Coury
Medical Association
J._N. McCormack
Kentucky
American ‘Medical Association
Stars of the
Journal of the For
McCormack
County Officials Face Disputed In and Out Fees
County commissioners consider returning fees kept by ex sheriffs and ex treasurers to the treasury. Estimates suggest county funds gain at least 5000 dollars. battles loom over whether Manning Wever Wood and Drake estate had rights to retain fees. County and taxpayers await final report and settlement while Ellis case actions loom.
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Kidder
Elliott
Manning
Wever
Wood
Drake
I Eeliott
Weaver
Board of Commissioners
Ziesel
Crood
Ellis
George Ellis
Gattshall
Tam
Corset Factory Divorce Refused Amid Temperance Talk
Judge Dodge refused Nellie F Curtis a divorce from Isaac W Franklin, an employe of Ek hart corset factory, citing drunkenness and lack of support. He argued fewer working women could reduce male dissipation when wives support families at home.
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Judge Dodge
Nellie F. Curtis
Ekhart
Curtis
Isaac W. Franklin
Dodge
Adoptions Reported In Circuit Court Decrees
Mr and Mrs Samuel McAlvay legally adopt Frances Marie Moore head a dependent child now Edith Marie McAlovy. Decree issued today in the Circuit Court. Mr and Mrs Noah Flowers of Nappanee legally adopt three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Fraisker, Mrs Fraisker sister of Mrs Flowers.
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Samuel McAlvay
Frances Marie Moorehead
Edith Marie McAlovy
Circuit Court
Noah Flowers
Nappanee
George’ Fraisker
Chicago thief Chapman arrested in city
Frank R Chapman wanted in Chicago for larceny was arrested here this morning by Officer Robbins and held at the police court pending arrival of Chicago authorities. A telegram from Chicago detectives aided the arrest. Chapman is accused of stealing 80 from a Chicago party. Mrs Curtis seeks divorce from a Chicago party.
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Frank R.chapman
Chicago
Robbins
P.D. O'Brien
Chapman
Main Street
Curtis
Tepoles
Political Shock In LaPorte As Deputy Dismissed
In LaPorte Indiana Det 24 A fires up politics with the dismissal of Deputy Frederick Liddell by State's Attorney Miller. Liddell says the move stemmed from his strict enforcement of liquor laws and prosecution of bootleggers. Miller plans to run again and Liddell intends to enter the race.
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LaPorte
Ind
Wrederick
Liddell
Miller
Shoemaker factory to start 1908 autos sales push begins
The Shoemaker automobile factory in the city is nearly ready and will start turning out 1908 model autos. Sales managers from key Midwest cities have been brought in to lead an aggressive campaign as exhibitions prepare for a Chicago show the first week in December.
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VM. Ix. Feckle
Nabobs
Wall Street
Novel Contempt Ruling by Judge Dodge Faces Supreme Court
Judge James S. Dodge yesterday held E. P. Ruexer in contempt and fined $100, signaling novel legal theories about press criticism of judges. The ruling, though not about press freedom, aims to curb publications that could diminish court dignity, with an immediate appeal bond filed by C. G. Conn and P. L. Turner.
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C. G. Conn
P. L. Turner
Dodge
Indiana
Circuit Court
Superior Court
Ele
Hikhart
Grand Jury
SelaerannaNe
Davis
naTee
Solani Fons
Elkhart
Daily’ Truth
Thomas
Famous Singer May Locate Here in Elkhart
Dr Del Harta, renowned operatic tenor, performed a private benefit concert at Bucklen opera house yesterday. He is considering Elkhart as a site for a vocal training school, having long been based in Grand Rapids and arguing the city offers a larger musical field. Rex Buell accompanied him at the piano. a future concert is anticipated.
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William Deke
Harta
Baye Ais
Bucklen Opera
Thei
del. “Harta
Elkhart
Grand Rapids
del Harta
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Elithart
Township Trustee
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Russell
Washington, Post
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James S. Dodge
E. P. Ruexer
Supreme Court
Supree Court
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