Former Prominent Financier Ends His Life by Own Action
Everett Washington July 28 John H Stuart once confidential secretary to James Hazen Hyde during the Equitable Life case shot himself near his cabin by Mukilteo after a life of Wall Street losses and a hermit Westward drift He had testified against Hyde in the investigation that cost the New York insurer control. His wife and daughter later joined him at the cabin.
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Everett
Wash
John H. Stuart
James Hazen Hyde
Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York
Mukilteo
Stuart
Hyde
Great Assurance Company
Wall Street
New York
Chicago Wheat Market Report Speeds Mixed Prices
Chicago grain prices for July narrow mixed notes with July at 1.09, ber at 1.05 and 1/8, December 1.04 1/8, and May 1.07 1/8, reflecting typical futures trading in the market snapshot of the day.
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Chicago
Marker's Shortage Still Growing Despite Bank Disappearance
July 28 ad notes continued investigation into the affairs of the First National Bank showing a shortage of over $110,000. No trace of Noah K. Marver, the cashier, who vanished Saturday. Morris Schwarsenbild left today to oversee the situation.
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Tipt
Firat ‘Ional Bank
Noah K. Marver
Avoirs Low Import Lumber Duty Policy Passes
Government acts to reduce tariffs on imported lumber with a targeted duty of 1.25 dollars per unit. Policy aims to lower building costs and ease construction pressures amid a housing surge. Authorities project modest industry impact and clarify enforcement details.
Taft Presses Lumber Tariff Rate at $1.25
Congressional visitors at the White House report President Taft is dissatisfied with the Senate and House tariff conferees agreement. He voiced strong opposition to lumber concessions and insisted the lumber rate must not exceed $1.25, expressing emphatic terms.
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Washington
White House
Taft
Senate
House
President Reyes Resigns in Colombia Senate Vote
Pogota July 24. The resignation of President Reyes was presented to the Columbian senate today and was unanimously accepted.
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Pogota
Reyes
Columbian Senate
Expert Irrigationist Will Address Meeting at Eugene Theatre
Arthur P Stover, irrigation expert, will speak at Saturday’s big irrigation meeting at 1 30 p m at the Eugene theatre. He will present charts from Oregon experiments on irrigation advantages. State Engineer John H Lewis cannot attend. H L Holgate will attend in his stead, and Dr T W Harrie of the Board of Control will speak. Other Eugene residents may address the gathering if time allows.
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Arthur P Stover
Eugene Theatre
Stover
Oregon
John H. Lewis
H. L. Holgate
Supt
Western Oregon
Board of Control
T. W. Harrie
Eugene
Alleged bootlegger arrested at Lebanon
Sheriff Bown received word from Lebanon that Brown Sansaard of Springfield, indicted by the circuit court grand jury for alleged booze selling, has been arrested there. He will be held by the Lebanon marshal and brought to Eugene tonight.
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Sheriff Bown
Lebanon
Brown Sansaard
Springfield
Linn
Eugene
University Summer School Closes August 6
Nearly 100 students attended the University session with strong faculty encouragement for the future. Attendance has risen to about three times previous levels, signaling a brighter outlook for years to come.
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University
Lumber tariff row sparks Capitol dissension over lumber rate
Washington July 28 report says conferees agreed to keep the Senate rate of 1.50 per thousand on rough lumber provoking anger among Senators Nelson Clapp and Representatives Tawney and others. Insurgent lumber men fear losing House support and may defeat the bill to preserve the lumber rate.
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Washington
Capitol
Senate
Nelson
Clapp
Tawney
House
Ed Monroe and Thaw in sharp contrast at Spokane and White Plains
A Eugene area note reports Ed Monroe and his brother Bill tied to local police cases while a Spokane shooting claims Monroe’s death after pursuing Mrs Ryan. In White Plains, Harry Thaw faced intense questions on sanity as Mrs Merrill testified of alleged violent acts linked to Thaw between 1902 and 1905.
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Eugene
Ed Monroe
Bill
Cottage Grove
Spokane
Ed Munroe
Monroe
Mrs. Ryan
Ryan
Thaw
White Plains
Harry K. Thaw
Supreme Court
S#an Merrill
New York
Southern Lane county rumor delays confirmation of Monroe killing
Mrs. Gilkingon denies receiving Spokane telegram announcing the killing of Ed Monroe by Ryan, foreman at Dorona mill, though she heard rumors and awaits confirmation or denial. The girl cited a postcard from Spokane dated Sunday July 25. L A Bescon of Gervais handles Eugene business for a few days.
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Lane County
Gilkingon
Ed Monroe
Spokane
Monroe
Ryan
Dorona Mill
Thaw case details alleged hush money and impersonation
The witness recounts that Thaw paid over $25,000 to silence more than 200 girls after his imprisonment, and that one woman posing as his wife received $7,080. She claimed he posed as a theatrical agent and used titled men to access his rooms with prompt engagements, funded by an unnamed source.
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Thaw
Madrid Decree Proclaims Martial Law in Spain
King Alfonso issues a decree declaring martial law and suspending constitutional guarantees across Spain amid ongoing crisis. The action marks a dramatic escalation as authorities move to restore order and control public unrest nationwide.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Spain
Riots Spill Over In Barcelona As Anarchists Lead
Madrid reports indicate Barcelona is near mob control with two anarchists at the fore of rioting. Incendiarism and property destruction follow, including assaults on a convent and a church, while strikers target rail lines to block troop movement.
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Madrid
Barcelona
Merastas
Troops Arrive to Reinforce Barcelona Garrison
Military authorities close the House of the People riot headquarters as troops arrive to reinforce the Barcelona garrison. No newspapers published today due to the disruption.
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Barcelona
House of the People
Rumored Cabinet Resignation in Spain as Barcelona Movement Widens
Hendaye July 28 King Alfonso hurriedly left Sam Sebastian for Madrid amid rumors the cabinet will resign for a military regime. Movement in Barcelona grows seen as clearly revolutionary and could trigger a government shakeup.
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Hendaye
France
Alfonso
Sam Sebastian
Madrid
Barcelona
Spanish Bombardment Hits Kabyle Camps at Guruga
Spanish batteries today attacked Kabyle camps at the foot of Mount Guruga. Facilities for treating the wounded are utterly inadequate amid the bombardment and siege.
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Mellila
Mount Guruga
Jeffries Posts Forfeit to Meet Johnson in Big Fight
Jas J Jeffries arrived in New York and posted a 5000 dollar forfeit with Robert Edgren as proof of readiness to fight Jack Johnson. He requires the match to be between forty and one hundred rounds with the club offering the largest purse.
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New York
Jas. J. Jeffries
Robert Edgren
Jack Johnson
Jeffries
Democrat May Get the Plum in Oregon Marshal Race
Republicans eyeing the Oregon U S marshal post face a possible transfer of the $4000-a-year federal plum to a Democrat. The race promises surprising twists as political fortunes shift in this federal appointment.
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United States
Oregon
Uneven Oregon politics prompts marshalship talk
Rumors in political circles circulate about T Word ex sheriff of Multnomah County being considered for marshalship. The piece notes possible laws in New York and other states mandating future stockyards be built of concrete.
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Oregon
Multnomah County
New York
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