Banker's Death By Own Action Shocks Philadelphia
Philadelphia August 30. Coroner confirms Frank K. Hipple president of the Real Estate Trust company died by his own hand at Bryn Mawr. He shot himself in the mouth with a .38 in the bathroom. Coroner says suppression of the fact was to prevent a run on the bank while creditors' interests were considered. Asset worth $250,000 backed by strong names could aid creditors once receivership ends.
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Philadelphia
Frank K. Hipple
Bryn Mawr
Joseph N. King
Montgomery County
Albert H. Read
Hipple
Earle
Trust Company
Real Estate Trust company under receiver faces plan
Light details emerge as Earle takes charge after the Philadelphia trust closed for a $7,000,000 shortage. He reins in staff, opens Hipple’s strong box, and evaluates depositors’ potential dividends while pursuing a reorganization plan to satisfy creditors and restore trust funds valued over $26,000,000.
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Philadelphia
Earle
Bearle
Frank K. Hipple
Hipple
Trustees
The
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Adolph Segal
Segal
Samuel F. Houston
Converse
Real
Essto
Congestion of Law in American Legislation
Judge Alton B. Parker warned at the American Bar Association in St Paul that lawmakers overfocus on enacting new laws. He argued most bills rest on police power, reflect old ideas, and rarely introduce new principles, urging reform to avoid duplicating past failures.
Legislatures Face Wasteful Laws and Enforceable Rules
The piece argues that neglect to enforce existing laws creates demand for new statutes. It blames misdirected zeal, partisan agendas, and bureaucratic excess for useless bills. It urges rigid enforcement and careful crafting of laws that can be upheld by courts and officials.
Laborer Fire Fight Sparks Chase at Pennsylvan ia Freight House
An Italian worker listed as M Semi on time sheets fired a shot at coworkers during morning hours. He fled toward Lafayette street and Holman after being teased, pursued by a crowd of laborers, and was not captured. The incident occurred at the Pennsylvania freight house and left men unsettled.
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Pennsylvania
M. Semi
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Lafayette Street
Holman
Indiana A. C. H. officers elected at Hobart banquet
South Bend Ind Aug 30 The Ancient Order of Hibernians held a banquet and adjourned. Officers elected include President W H Kelly Richmond vice president W N Bergan South Bend secretary G P Grace Kokomo treasurer P O Walsh Terre Haute and chaplain Rev W Quinlan Marion.
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South Bend
Ind
Ancient Order of Hibernians
W. H. Kelly
Richmond
W. N. Bergan
G. P. Grace
Kokomo
Walsh
Terre, Haute
W.quinlan
Marion
METHODISTS' DAY AT ROBISON PARK
Allen county Methodists and friends gathered at Robison park for the second annual reunion despite showers. Rev. C. A. Wade chaired a day of three addresses a large basket dinner and social activities. M. E. Nethercut spoke on what Methodism has done for the world and Rev. George R. Stuart followed with The Stuff a Man is Made Of.
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Methodist Episcopal
Allen County
Robison Park
Lima
C. A. Wade
M. E. Nethercut
Wayne Street
M. BE
Methodist
Nethercut
George R. Stuart
Mr. Stuart
M. E
Board of Works Finds Water Ruse at Western Gas Constructions
City inspectors uncovered meter tampering and illicit taps at the Western Gas Construction company. Investigators found a misset two inch line, unpermitted taps, and a showroom water use setup, with plumbers linked to the violations. Further inquiries will consider licensure actions.
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Board of Public Works
Waterworks Department
Western Gas Construction Company
Winter Street
Edward Lennon
C. N. Guldlin
Lennon
Guidlin
Childstunts on trains in bold bid for southern ride
A three year old boy, George Russell of New Albany, climbed aboard a Monon Railway Pullman in New Albany and rode to Louisville through the train yard. He then attempted to board an L and N passenger train for the south before being noticed by Conductor Richard Strain. Authorities contacted the boy’s parents as the incident was reported.
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New Albany
Ind
Monon
Louisville
South
George Russell
David Russell
East Spring Street
Tenth Street
Richard Strain
Strain
Grants and changes mark Northern Indiana areas
The Grant county fair in Marion offers free admission to all residents over seventy. D. M. Hawley is elected president of the Huntington Herald and News-Express, replacing the late Col. C. E. Briant. Wa bash Mayor Murphy’s salary rises to 1000, with raises for other officials. Wabash County Veterans reunion set for September 19 with Judge Wat kins as orator. Jacob Sanger, an Attica Kramer mail carrier, is 88, reportedly the nation’s oldest. Merriam Noble county cases involve illness from contaminated green corn. Kosciusko County’s 97-year-old Mrs. Susan Kuhn dies, leaving 162 descendants. Elkhart jury finds James R. Devor sane but not dangerous after dynamite incidents on his land.
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Grant County
Marion
D. M. Hawley
Huntington Herald and News-Express Company
Col. C. E. Briant
Murphy
Wabash
Huntington
Jacob Sanger
Attica
Kramer
United States
Mahlon Longenecker
Merriam
Noble County
Susan Kuhn
Kosciusko County
Kuhns’ Landing
Elkhart
James R. Devor
Palace Cabal Against Palma Sparks Havana Intrigue
Rumors of a palace conspiracy and a quarrel between President Palma and Vice President Mendez Capote circulate in Havana with no confirmation. Insurgents and government troops clash at several sites as reinforcements are sent and Capote denies consulting with liberal leaders.
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Havana
Palma
Mendez Capote
Capote
Calabazar
Artamisa
Pinar Dio
Pinar del Rio
Taco Taco
Sobrado
United States
Avilos
San Juan de Martinez
Pino Guerra
Zayas
Liberal Party
Bank for Grabill Plans State Chartered Bank in Grabill
The town of Grabill on the Wabash railroad sixteen miles northeast of Fort Wayne will organize a state chartered bank with 25000 dollars capital stock. Joseph Witmer will serve as president and Albert Eeley as cashier. Directors include Witmer Grabill Klopfenstein Gehrig and others from Grabill Richmond and Fort Wayne.
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Grabull
Fort Wayne
Joseph Witmer
Grabill
Albert Eeley
Bowser Oil Tank Works
Joseph Grabill
Jerry Klopfenstein
Julius Gehrig
P. W. Smith
Richmond
Albert Egley
C. A. Dugan
E. Ehinger
Ss. C. Short
William F. Schug
Frank R. Dulin
Orphans Home Reformed Alumni Form Association
Graduates of the Orphans Home of the Reformed church held a unique reunion at the institution with about fifty attendees. They organized an alumni association during the gathering and planned annual events, culminating in an address by Rev. Frederick Matz of Defi.
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Orphans’ Home of the Reformed Church
Frederick Matz
Defi
Ars
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George Ti Eorl F7reu
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