Bank scandal rumor and suicide claim swirl around director
Fragmented report from Philadelphia outlines the collapse of a Presbyterian funds depository, with a mayoral receiver named George TH. Earle Jr. asserting plans to reorganize. It cites alleged hypnotic influence on President Hipple and possible suicide by Wipple, amid investigations into security shortfalls and heavy losses totaling about $10,000,000 in liabilities.
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Clearing Bianse 2 Association
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Hipple
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Bank Forgery Ring Revealed Amid Presbyterian Scandal
A largely damaged OCR text describes a bank forgery scheme where clerks forged depositor checks and used decoy methods to rob the bank. It mentions Presbyterian church funds, board members, and a bankrupt company tied to ministerial relief, with references to security and collateral in complex financial dealings.
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Conference on New Rail Rate Law Draws Intercity Officials
Washington January 29 A conference on the rail rate law effective yesterday brought together members of the Interstate Commerce Commission railroad representatives and shippers from the nation The American Shippers Association and the Minnesota Manufacturers Association were represented The railroads pledged to comply with the new ban and pressed for changes in filing revocation of rates posting tariffs and joint rate handling while urging no change in port rates without full hearing and mutual carrier concurrence.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
American Shippers’ Association
Minois Manufraettrers’ Association
Boat Fire on Lake Huron Near Port Sanilac
The steamer Charles A. Eddy from Ashland to Cleveland caught fire about 2 am off Port Sanilac, prompting three steamers including City of Mackinac to assist. All passengers and crew were saved. one cabin door was destroyed and the forward cabin and decks burned. Ogdensburg and I. A. Mexer extinguished the blaze and towed Eddy into the St Clair River.
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Two Base Ballists Suspended in Milwaukee Row
Milwaukee August 20 President OBrien of the American Association suspended Milwaukee manager Cantilan and pitcher Hynes pending an investigation into an incident where Milwaukee baseball men are alleged to have assaulted a spectator after the latter hurled missile at Third Base.
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O'Brien
American Association
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Hynes
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Theawa
State primary yields large vote with dispensary issue
From Columbia on August 29 the state primary drew unusual attention as voters backed dispensary positions in most counties. Returns were incomplete but reports indicate a majority of dispensary advocates likely elected.
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Columbia
S.C
Beaumont Texas boiler explosion at Spindle Top causes blaze
Beaumont Texas reports a boiler explosion in the Keith Ward trench at Spindle Top set fire to the oil storage and derricks. Fifteen have already burned and the fire is spreading.
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Beaumont
Tex
Keith Ward
Frisco street car plan triggers east worker deployment
A Frisco street car company plans to light the strike by bringing in workers from the east. Also noted are a bereaved husband, policy spelling changes, Cuba amnesty hopes, and various political, legal, and violent incidents across regions.
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Frisco Street Car Company
Thomas W. Tatnson
Aldermen Praise Federal Pass Cutback After Rail Toll Reform
A posthumous benediction and a ratification meeting signaled aldermen’s relief as a new federal law ends free passes and half rate tickets. Praise for Congress grew as officials note reduced transportation abuse, though some members previously led in pass requests. The reforms curtailed free rides once widespread among city leaders and railroads reacted differently by region.
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Congress
Reverend Leach to Deliver Own Funeral Benediction
Fairfield Aug 29 Rev Phieniel Bassett Leach of Bone Call expects his own funeral benediction to be spoken on a graphophone record as the final ceremony. He is a 70 year old Methodist minister with more than 50 years at the pulpit and recently recorded his favored benediction in his distinctive voice. He remains active in preaching despite frailty. In southern Illinois a long service history marks him as the oldest superseded clergy member and a staple in the state's religious life.
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Reve Leach
Mlinois
Hit
Clinots
Stop Babies Tears Digested by Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin
Ninety percent of babies troubles blamed on stomach or bowels. quick cure claimed with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin laxative. Digests curdled milk, sweetens breath, reduces fever, relieves pain. Safe for mother and child. Sold by druggists at $0.00 and $1.00 with money back if it fails.
Burdett Piano Tuner Orders At Local Stores
F. J. Burdett, a piano tuner, places orders at Brown and Dollmeyer’s, according to local business listings. The note mentions involvement with two shops and signals continued client support for Burdett’s tuning services.
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F. J. Burdett
Brown & Dollmeyer’s
Yids Bah
Summer Tourist Excursions via Great Western Ry
Chicago Great Western Railway announces Summer Tourist Excursions to Alberta Arizona British Columbia California Idaho Montana Oregon Washington and Mexico City. Stopovers and side trips allowed. Tickets on sale daily to Sept 16. Final return limit October 31. For full information apply to any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A St Paul Minn.
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Great Western Ry
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Arizona
British Columbia
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Idaho
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Oregon
Washington
Mexico City
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
St. Paul
Minn
Chicago Great Western Railway
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Bargain residential for sale on Galena Ave with modern comforts
Inquiry to GEO J BEHN at 44 Stephenson St for a residence at 235 N Galena Ave offering steam heat bath city water sewer gas and a barn. Owner offers house with part or entire lot and urges immediate inquiry for a crane opportunity bargain.
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J. Behn
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