Insurance Presidents Meet in Washington for Annual Session
Washington January 19 The executive officers of leading life insurance companies representing about twenty million policyholders and nearly four billion dollars in assets began their third annual conference here today. About 100 companies were represented with several state insurance commissioners in attendance. The discussion centered on uniform state laws and the burden of diverse requirements across states, noting that lack of uniformity raises costs for policyholders via higher supervision costs.
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Washington
Ife Fosurance Companion
United States
Oor
Anette
Ite
Association of Life Insurance Presidents
Insur- Ande
John A. Hartigan
St. Paul
Minnesota
National Convention of Insurance Commissioners
Undefined historical note on education and schools in Pennsylvania
Fragmentary OCR recounts a state fund for Utte Katie Frick and contrasts with other schooling items. Mentions Mount Airy and Philadelphia, a trial reference, and a lack of clear coherence. Notes Klamath Falls high school and a lumber mill at Toledo with a planned manual training department starting within three years.
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State of Pennsylvania
Tas
Utte
Katie Frick
Belew
Kelier
Katie
Leaeters Spa
Klamath Falls
Hich School
Toledo
Great Preinventory and January Cearance Sale Combined
Vast dress goods stock offered at half price with bold savings across multiple materials. Discounts range from sixty to one dollar twenty five, featuring black cream and assorted colors, all without reserve as stock accumulates daily.
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Audi
Harine Remnagte
Two Wall Street Firms Fail as Coal Stock Collapses
New York on January 19 saw the collapse of Columbus and Hocking Coal stock to 35.00 a share, a 52 1/2 point drop from the open. The ruin of a price pool and bank loan calls on Hocking Coal were named as the main causes, ending with no panic reported.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Lathrop, Haskins& Company
J. M. Fiske & Co
Columbus & Hocking Coal & Iron Company
Hocking
New Mexico and Arizona Statehood Plan Advances
Washington plans to add New Mexico and Arizona to the American flag by summer 1911 under Senate Territories Committee consideration. A new bill for admission is reportable, with Taft's backing, while the Hamilton bill from the house is criticized for insufficient transition time before constitutions and state offices are elected.
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Washington
Senate
Taft
New Mexico
Arizona
Hamilton
House
House of Rep
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and the Tragic Beauty Tale
Reported notes describe Evelyn Nesbit Thaw as the young woman whose beauty sparked a famous tragedy. The text allege a strained marriage between Terry Elbaw and his wife, with claims of irreparable breach and possible alibi confusion, plus absence from a matieawan home.
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Reent
Terry Elbaw
Conote
Airalbaw
Matieawan
Extravagance Charges Denied by Dennett
Frank Dennett commissioner of the general land office denied sweeping charges of reckless and improper expenditures in the interior department at the opening of a House committee hearing. He conceded some minor specifications were true. The session adjourned until Monday after about an hour and a half.
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Washington
Interior Department
Representatives Hitchcock
Frank Dennett
Lard
House Committee On
Governors Views on Conservation Offered by States
Washington Jan 18 second installment of messages from governors nationwide was released by Mrs Amos G Draper head of a DAR committee. The letters largely discuss natural resources but many omit the standard conservation focus and instead address the issues of jobs training children and homes.
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Washington
Amos G. Draper
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Oes
Occasional Rain Forecast Across Regions
Oregon and Washington expect occasional rain or snow tomorrow and Thursday. West areas face mixed precipitation, while east sees rain and colder conditions with north to west winds. Idaho anticipates light snow tonight and fair weather Thursday.
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Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Objection on Protection of Public Interests in Land Grants
Representatives raise concerns about safeguarding public interests in relation to existing and proposed land grants amid ongoing discussions. The objection highlights need for clear criteria and oversight to balance development with public value.
Hardware Men Elect New Officers
At the meeting of the Oregon retail hardware dealers association in Portland, officers were elected. President Garnett and Vice President H. H. Frazer were re-elected. C. N. Stockwell of Portland was chosen treasurer, to succeed Frank Dayton. Secretary Altnew is expected to be re-elected. The executive committee will pick the secretary at the close of the convention. William DeHaven of McMinnville replaced W. A. Johnston of The Dalles on the committee, with Drew Griffin of Eugene and George A. Blake of Baker City remaining as members.
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Oregon Retail Hardware Dealers’ Association
Portland
Garnett
H. H. Frazer
Altnew
C. N. Stockwell
Frank Dayton
William DeHaven
McMinnville
W. A. Johnston
The
Dalles
Drew Griffin
Eugene
George A. Blake
Baker City
Condor Gasoline Sloop Arrives Safely at Newport
Newport Jan 19 The gasoline sloop Condor arrived safely this morning after enduring Sunday's and Monday's gale. At seven A M Monday she was off Otter Rock twelve miles north of Yaquina, then forced to sail free under sail as engines shut down. Captain Lou called it the worst storm in thirty years on the coast with winds up to seventy miles an hour. The crew stayed unhurt though the vessel battled spray and tossed gear. The Condor was once thought lost for days.
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Guard
Newport
Condor
Otter Rock
Yaquina
Lou
Fire devastates Cheragan palace in Constantinople
The palace of Cheragan in Constantinople where the parliament sits was nearly destroyed by an accidental fire. The chamber of deputies burned out and the senate damaged beyond use, rendering the upper house unoccupiable.
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Constantinople
Cheragan
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Cunningham Paid Small Fee In Ballinger Patent Case
Los Angeles dispatch reports Clarence Cunningham says he paid Ballinger, then a Seattle judge, to examine patent claims linked to the Ballinger controversy that helped prompt Taft to remove Pinchot and Gravis. Cunningham said Ballinger found the patents looked alright and that the money, paid years ago, was limited to 250 dollars with no further payments.
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Los Angeles
Clarence Cunningham
Ballinger
Seattle
Taft
Cunningham
Washington
Copenhagen confirms Cook verdict on polar reach
Copenhagen January 19 The University of Copenhagen committee finished reviewing Dr Cook's original notes and reaffirmed its prior conclusion that no proof exists showing the explorer reached the North Pole.
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Copenhagen
University of Copenhagen
Cook
North Pole
Three Girls Die in Factory Fire Tragedy
Three girls are reported dead and several others injured in a blaze at the Arnold and Harris clothing factory in Philadelphia. Authorities investigate the cause as firefighters battle the flames and rescue remaining workers. The accident underscores safety concerns at local garment shops.
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Philadelphia
Arnold and Harris
Carrie Chapman Catt Leads International Suffrage Alliance
Carrie Chapman Catt serves as president of the International Woman Suffrage Alliance, guiding global efforts for voting rights and women’s political participation across nations.
Carrie Chapman Catt Re elected Leader of Suffrage Alliance
Carrie Chapman Catt, longtime suffrage advocate and former teacher who studied law, has been active in the International Woman Suffrage Alliance for about twenty years and was re elected president.
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Mra
Carrie Chapman Carr
International Woman Suffrage Alliance
Fire at Pendleton High School Leaves Dozens Hurt
The East Oregonian reports a deadly fire with four dead and many more dying in hospitals. Dozens of others, including children, are unaccounted for while a Negro elevator boy is held for investigation. Fire Chief Baxter says no bodies are in the ruins and Pendleton High will graduate two classes this year, with the spring class larger than ever.
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Beeen
Baxter
Ruina
Pendleton High School
East Oregonian
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