Illinois Central strike over Fisk era loan scandal
A damaged report outlines accusations against Fisk and Fisk's allies over loans to the Illinois Central tied to management during his presidency. It details deposits, collateral swaps, and alleged concealment of related losses, with references to stockholder actions and calls for reelection plans.
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Harahan
Rot
Glenwume
Charles Ae Pentig
Keer Walton Qeell
Jonn Incloss
Compellas Valderbil
Howe
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Ho ‘Trust Company
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Onde
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Severna
Allexor
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Bakers Arrested on Arson Charge in Nevada Mines Case
A disorderly, heavily garbled report from Nevada chronicles Bakers facing arson accusations tied to insur ance fraud schemes. The text references Brent Guerety, property losses, and court actions against John Baker and Artin Baker, with insurance suspicions and subsequent preliminary hear ings. Names and events appear tangled, but the core notes arrests for arson over a building fire and insurance motive are present.
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Brent Guerety
Tule
Peve David
Kuker & Son
Havnes
Kesler
Starate
Justive
Butsally
Mion
CS. Smith
Telyle Miles
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Stuyvesant Fish in Coffee War Accident at Public Square
A fire accident at the public square involved Stuyvesant Fish as he refilled a coffee warmer and a gas burner exploded. The blast sent flames over his hand but he carried the hot vessel to the door, likely preventing a worse outcome. The incident occurred Friday evening and the description notes a heated, chaotic moment.
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Ana
State Railroad Appeals Express Gases in Indianapolis Case
The State Railroad Commission appeals from rulings by Judge Carcel in cases against the Adams Express Company, the United States Express Company, and others. The commission seeks penalties for alleged improper charges and extra compensation for deliveries, arguing the complaints show sufficient cause for action.
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Indianapolis
Callyoad Commisstarday
Carcel
Simerier Court
Simerivan Express Company
Adams Express Company
United States Express Company
Diese Caesults
Pe Ramroad Vomiissiog
He Express
LaGrange Youth Incident Reported with Injuries
fragmented OCR text notes a youth incident in LaGrange with injuries and other serious information. details are unclear due to corrupted source text. Entities include LaGrange and a person possibly named Charla or Charles with references to broken bones and a fight or accident context.
Secretary Taft Reaches Moscow In Historic Visit
A garbled report notes Secretary Taft arrives in Moscow amid public interest and reverence for his leadership. It references an upcoming annual meeting of a telephone company, with bidders and officers to be elected, and mentions about 290 shareholders expected to attend.
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Moscow
Taft
Ayers
Ay & Statesman
George C. Dowden
Guv. C. Bowden
Little Rock
Ark
Chamberlain
Indiana to launch Democratic daily newspaper in Indianapolis
A group of Indiana Democrats discussed starting a Democratic daily in Indianapolis with plans to solicit $1000 subscriptions and raise $150,000 for a starter fund. They proposed outsourcing mechanical work to a major printer, with aims to publish a loyal paper aligned with national and state Democratic tickets while remaining independent on local races. A committee led by Samuel Ralston and including John W. Holteman and Atlin A. Kern was formed to organize and select a time and place for a preliminary meeting.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Thera
Stalel
Garford’enatt
Lyyal and
Trun
Bryan
Lazargie
Lahr House
Samuel Ralston
Lebanon
Ric. Talston
John W. Holteman
Atlin A. Kern
Talianapolis
Lafayette Committee
Hest
Jack Nolen
Branville
Glinert H
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Bloownfa
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Laverancy
Burg
Isaide Bowars
Bob. Johnson
Richmina
George Wolke
Indianapo
Walsh Case Reveals Political Cash Diversions
Fragmentary legal brief details alleged improper transfers of funds linked to Walsh concerns. Former Chicago National Bank executives testify as prosecutors outline deposits and routing to various firms including Wisconsin Michigan Railway and Creek Coal. Proceedings mention orders and executive committees planning national encampment activities.
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Chicago National Dune
Tver Anderson
Unitest States
Chatner Court
Ots
Stekoy
Alekes Lakitod
Walsh
Thigeau
Late Creek Coal Company
Sia
Tattamy Southern Cox
Querrey Compans
Wisconsin
Michigan
Raileay Compans
Reshies Weber
Wilay
Jamestown Exposition Ends After Travel Exercises
In Jamestown Virginia the exposition ended after a series of travel exercises were completed. Officials reported the event wrapped up with a final display on April 26.
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Ree
Sen
Veushlen Tucker
Taravel
Enme Co Ag
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