Post Office Reforms Urged After Big Losses Reported
The Congressional postal commission seeks reforms after Henry A Castle claims the money order system loses about $1,000 daily. Experts flag lack of checks and balances, insufficient cost accounting, and potential appointment of a capable superintendent under the postmaster general to modernize the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Castle
Post Office Department
Congressional Commission
Congress
Department
Penrose
Carter
Montana
Clay
Georgia
Overstreet
Indiana
New York
Castle
The Plea of a Trust in Anti-Trust Suit
The American Tobacco Company argues in the antitrust suit brought by the attorney general that it does not suppress competition among itself and its absorbed subsidiaries because tobacco is a matter of brands. It claims brands compete, as tobacco is a luxury, and thus each subsidiary competes with the others, a point the New York Journal of Commerce brands as laughable and contrary to standard competitive theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Tobacco Company
Court of Justice
New York Journal of Commerce
Great Corn Crop for 1907 Harvest Report Published
The agriculture department issues an unofficial harvest summary for 1907 noting corn at 2,491,715,000 bushels, down about 435,000,000 from 1906 but among the top years. Spring wheat 216,067,000 bushels and total wheat 625,567,000 bushels reflect declines from prior years. Oats show a notably poor 741,521,000 bushels, with September figures higher but well below 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
The Cassie Chadwick Swindle Echoes in Financial Minds
The article portrays Cassie Chadwick as a colossal female swindler who operated on a vast scale and duped experienced financial experts. It laments her lonely death in a prison cell, noting her life of luxury ended amid taint and squalor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassie Chadwick
European banker cites loss of trust in American finance
A German banker at a London conference told a New York counterpart that copper magnates insurance scandals and a traction probe have damaged confidence in U S financiers. The New York banker admitted he could not vouch for railroad or major U S industry integrity. He noted Lord Rothschild’s remark that European money was no longer available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
New York
London
Lord Rothschild
Germany denies plans to send fleet to Atlantic coast
German foreign office officials deny a report that Germany planned to dispatch a fleet for a friendly visit to the Atlantic coast. The statement says Germany has no intention or plan to send its fleet here and that arrangements have long been in place, making the rumored visit unlikely and disruptive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Atlantic
Foreign Office
Plage
Robert. Bacon
Bays
Fleet Ready to Sail Impending Glory Noted
A fragment notes attention being drawn to imminent fleet deployment amid the glory surrounding the preparations.
Subsidy Bill Sparks Washington lobbying and mixed regional support
Advocates press for ship subsidy legislation in Washington with a push to move a bill in the coming session. Support is uneven nationwide as seaboard cities see merchant marine gains while inland areas fear higher public costs. A mild form may target extra steamship facilities for South America as a commercial necessity.
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Washington
Seaboard
Wealth and power under scrutiny in New York exposes
A commentary notes that large fortunes in New York show signs of taint amid reports from life insurance exposures and an anti trust drive. It cites William C Whitney and others whose wealth rose through practices labeled as robbery, underscoring widespread exploitation in the tracing racket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Whitney
New York Public Service Commission
New York City
Whitney
Ryan
Belmont
Brady
Two-Cent Rate Law Sparks Rail Profit Surge
Despite dire warnings the two-cent rate law was enacted and enforced. The state railroad commission reports railroads earned a record amount under the lower rate, taking in over a million dollars more than under the three-cent rate and increasing earnings per train mile in most cases. The law, once portrayed as confiscation, appears to have boosted profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
State Railroad Commission
Alliance between New York Republicans and Hearst league shocks nation
The article reports a striking coalition between New York Republicans and the Hearst league led by Herbert Parsons. National leaders are astonished by the pact, believing it formed without White House approval and fearing its impact on the Taft and Hughes movements.
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New York
Republicans
Hearst League
Herbert Parsons
Napoleon
Parsons
Roosevelt
White House
Taft
Hughes
Roosevelt likely to be pressed on third term after south trip
After his hunting trip, Roosevelt faces pressure from Taft loyalists to reaffirm he will not seek a second nomination. Republicans in several states, especially the West, expect a firm declination. The president’s past statements complicate Taft’s plan to secure a clear, renewed pledge.
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Roosevelt
South
West
Taft
Mayor Hosey Oversees Reservoir Repair Efforts
The article credits Mayor Hosey for restoring the reservoir and overhauling the large basin to fix ongoing waterworks problems, providing a conclusive guarantee that the source of trouble has been effectively addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosey
City to end waterworks crisis with costly termination
The city faces a potential disaster from a crippled waterworks system and believes the present work, though costly, is necessary. Officials state the city can afford to pay for a termination of conditions that might have caused a catastrophe.
Richard Mansfield left sizable estate and life insurance
Richard Mansfield died recently leaving an estate near 900000 with only about 10000 in cash and 280000 in life insurance. The piece notes his thrift and shrewd investments and contrasts saving habits of actors with generally thriftier women, suggesting a sex based difference in savings and financial control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Mansfield
Rates and Rate-Making Report Opposes Federal Control
On the closing day of the convention of state railway commissioners at Washington last week a report on Rates and Rate-Making was adopted. It states that the best interests of the people would not be served by placing all rate control in the federal government. The report notes there have been many state led rate reductions with interstate traffic cuts, all brought about by state authorities, and that it knows of no general reduction due to federal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convention of State Railway Commissioners
Washington
Attorney General Bonaparte on state immigration aid
The attorney general says paying passage money for immigrants from Louisiana funds is an unlawful solicitation to settle in the state. A state shares the same immigration-law violation as individuals, though penalties cannot be applied to a state. port-of-entry detention could enforce the law on state aided immigrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonaparte
Louisiana
South
Liquor Saloons Count Compared Across Regions
Data show fewer saloons in the thirteen southern states than Greater New York and slightly more than Chicago. New York has 30,000 liquor outlets, Chicago 28,000, and the South 29,000. In 1905 New York state population was 8.16 million with 34,080 tax stamps issued for liquor licenses. The thirteen southern states, population 23.5 million, secured under 30,000 stamps in 1906.
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New York
Chicago
South
New York State
Grand jury notes lax saloon enforcement in city
Late grand jury indicated it largely understood the pattern of illegal saloon activity. Saloonists enjoyed city protection and operated around the clock, with “blind tigers” and other drinking dens doing business unimpeded. The panel urged ongoing prosecutor action to pressure change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Former Senator Clark cites foreign doubt in American securities
Former Montana senator William A. Clark, back from Europe, says overseas observers distrust U S securities due to business scandals. He cites meat and insurance disclosures and a local traction probe as fueling concern and questioning U S business stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
William A. Clark
Montana
Europe
Clark
Oil Loans Trace to Trainer Amid Broad Records Fallout
Standard Oil records show loans totaling 20 million dollars to P. S. Trainer a former crude oil buyer for the trust. He testified he knew nothing about the loans and could offer no information to the government attorney. Some aspects of the oil octopus history remain opaque and beyond discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil
P. S
Trust
Indiana politician Billy Taylor pushes gubernatorial bid in the North
Hon William L Taylor of Indiana pol is buoyed by early support as he presses his gubernatorial campaign in northern Indiana. The article notes Taylor’s efforts and optimism in the state race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Taylor
Indianapolis
Billy Taylor
Indiana
Border Scrimmages Hint on Elk Hart Line
Vague notes of border tensions mention overlap on the line dividing Elk hart county from Noble and Lagrange and suggest likely lively scrimmages along the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Noble and Lagrange
Michigan delegates back Cannon for 1908 Republican convention
Michigan voters have chosen delegates for the national Republican convention and instructed them for Joseph G. Cannon of Illinois. The selection is described as an early, solid start to the speaker’s boom and notes easy access to Cannon delegates in many parts of the country.
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Michigan
Joseph G. Cannon
Illinois
September 1907 business failures show record liabilities
The aggregate liabilities of business failures in September 1907 exceed any month since December 1903. Experts attribute the rise to temporary money tightness rather than widespread business unsoundness, while the general business tide remains active.
Saloons Reopen in Muncie Under County License Grants
A number of Muncie saloonkeepers whose licenses were revoked by Mayor Guthrie have obtained new licenses from the county commissioners and reopened. They pledge to be good henceforth as the crusade continues, though the overall saloon count has not permanently improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Francis Joseph’s Health Grabs Attention in Dual Monarchy
The aged Francis Joseph appears unable to rule fully as his illness lingers. If he recovers the dual monarchy would gain, while his death would risk a weakened succession and a less steady governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Joseph
Hans
Political Pressure Mounts on Marshall Before State Convention
The passage notes mounting pressure on Hon. Thomas R. Marshall to capitulate, likening the move to Davy Crockett's coon and predicting broad support by the next Democratic state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas R. Marshall
Davy Crockett
Chicago Tempest Over Baseball Fuels Wide Uproar
A local mind storm grips Chicago as thousands react to a baseball pretext, with millions of rational people stirred into acts they would be ashamed of if not for the game.
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Chicago
Welsh tinplate leaders form combination to curb imports
The leaders of the Welsh tinplate industry have formed a combination expected to exclude American and German steel bars dumped in South Wales over the past two years in large quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Wales
Lillian Russell Calls Divorce a Great American Blessing
The article quotes Lillian Russell praising divorce as one of the great blessings Americans enjoy. It notes her claimed authority on the matter and suggests she would be among the most blessed women if her view is true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Russell
Lillian
Market Quotations Signal Rising Costs In Local Area
At press time no reports of burning currency appeared, but market quotes on necessities of life show why households may fear inflation. The note underscores financial strain as prices trend upward in the region.
Taft and Root Open Campaign in Foreign Lands
With Hon. William Taft in Tokio and Hon. Elihu Root in Chapultepec Castle Mexico the campaign overseas opens propitiously as officials assume key posts abroad and set stage for diplomatic activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Taft
Royal
Tokio
Elihu Root
Chapultepec
Mexico
Football casualty reports suggest rules committee impact limited
Early casualty reports indicate the rules committee has not harmed the game as much as feared, with the late season fallout showing a tempered effect on play and participation.
Indictment Talk Circles Harriman Over Job Rebates
Rumors swirl that Harriman could face indictment for his role in rebating jobs. The discussion centers on how the magnate may influence the Pacifics and where he fits in the scheme.
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Harriman
Dr Stern and Wife Make Welcome Home for Fort Wayne Bride
Indianapolis friends fix up Dr Nathan Stern’s office to celebrate his marriage to Elsa Chaska of Fort Wayne. The couple wed in Fort Wayne Tuesday and will reside at 418 East Nineteenth Street in a newly decorated flat. The office is filled with rice, old shoes, altered diplomas, and playful signs including And Wife and Kiss me again as the welcome home vibe spread through Fort Wayne Avenue.
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Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis Sun
Chicago
Nathan Stern
Fort Wayne Avenue
Elsa Chaska
East Nineteenth Street
Christie
Keenan to Lease New Fort Wayne Hotel for Twenty Years
H J Keenan of Hotel Jermyn Scranton will be lessee of the forthcoming Fort Wayne hotel. The 20 year lease starts with 28000 annual rent for five years rising to 35000 after year twelve. Additions may be financed at 6 percent of cost and planned to suit Keenan within five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Keenan
Jermyn
Scranton
Fort Wayne
Mr. Keenan
Keenan
C. H. Worden
T. Fr. Thieme
Frank Franks Paid Fine in City Court Action
Emil Franks paid a $5 fine and costs in city court on a charge of assault and battery. No testimony was introduced and no evidence was taken. The offense stemmed from a reported slap at a girl employed at the Koch house on Washington boulevard. Joseph Spanley, charged with drunkenness, was ordered to leave the city for one hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Franks
Koch
Washington Boulevard
Joseph Spanley
Porter Franks Rube Falls From Ladder at Wayne Hotel
Frank Rube a porter at the Wayne hotel fell from a ladder while on duty Tuesday night. He was taken to St. Josephs hospital with severe bruises to his back and chest. Doctors report the injuries serious but not likely to prove fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Hotel
Frank Rube
St. Joseph’s Hospital
McOscar
Coat and vest stolen from Barr Street room
Joseph Schooler reported his coat and vest were taken from his room at 1319 Barr Street where he shared the space with John Campbell. The incident was reported to the police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Schooler
Barr Street
John Campbell
Aged man Geiger injured after fall from car on Leith street
An 81 year old man named Geiger residing on Leith street fell while trying to board a Pontiac near the railroad about 6 o clock Friday night. He was helped home without ambulance though injuries may be serious given his age.
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Geiger
Leith Street
Notice to Contractors for Macadam Roads in Madison Township Indiana
The Allen County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by 10:00 am November 2, 1907 for about 9563 feet of crushed stone macadam roads in Madison Township. Bids require affidavit and bond double the bid amount, with performance conditioned per filed plans. The county may reject any or all bids. bids to be deposited with the Auditor, George W. Lindemuth, on the due date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Allen County
Indiana
Madison Township
Auditor
Geo. W. Lindemuth
State of Indiana
Est
Bertie E. Alderman
William F. Alderman
Allen Circuit Court
Joseph N. Mason
Indiana's early pure food law of 1819 recalled
Indianapolis reports on Indiana's 1819 act regulating inspection of flour beef and pork. Counties appointed inspectors, brands and fees set penalties for noncompliance, with fines and provisions for revenue to a county seminary. The 1819 law faced repeal of its penalty clause two years later, weakening its reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Fort Wayne Players Bring Damon and Pythias to Kendallville
The Fort Wayne company that staged Damon and Pythias at the Majestic will present the drama in Kendallville on October 30 under Kendallville Knights of Pythias. Cast includes Dayton Abbott Louis S C Schroeder and J W Wilson with other members, with similar shows planned for Auburn and Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne Company
Majestic Theater
Pythian
Kendallville
Dayton Abbott
Louis S. C. Schroeder
J. W. Wilson
Kendallville Knights of Pythias
Auburn
Huntington
Polander Foundry Worker Injured Along Tracks After Pay Day
A Polander employed at the Basa foundry, intoxicated after payday, lay near the Pennsylvania tracks south of the round house at 8 Friday morning. He had been told to go home, fell on the way, rolled down the east bank near Gay street, and was carried home by foundry friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basa
Pennsylvania
Round House
Gay Street
Bass Works
Administratrix Named for Maria B. Hill Estate in Indiana
Clara Ziegler is appointed administratrix of the estate of Maria B. Hill of Allen County Indiana. The estate is claimed to be solvent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Arantz
Allen County
Indiana
Charles A. Beuret
Guy Colerick
Wky
Maria B. Hill
Clara Ziegler
D. Nasser
Charles Nasser
Phil B. Colerick
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DR. Stern “and Wife
NEW Hotel
Franks
Stone Road
Jag
James E. Graham
Wayne Wheel & Supply CO
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