California Inquiry Tracks Fees in Equitable Case
Testimony from Samuel B. McCurdy reveals 1897 to 1900 California clashes over policy valuations and proposed fees. California insurance commissioner Andrew J. Clunie pressed for lists and book copies costing up to 75 000 dollars, with a 33 000 dollar fee possible, amid arguments over the Equitable Society’s California business.
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New York
Armstrong
Frank B. Jordan
The
Equitable
Canada
California
Samuel 8. McCurdy
McCurdys
Mutual Life
Legal Service
Andrew J. Clunie
Insurance
Equitable Society
McCluniec
McCurdy
Clunie
Budd
Equitablé Society
California Insurance Department
California Insurance Commissioner
San Francisco
Callifornia
McCurdy Laughs At Hill Retainer Voucher Tales
Tourists arriving from abroad may now bring articles valued at 190 dollars through the customs house duty free except cigars cigarettes and liquors. The article recounts a string of old vouchers for legal services connected to the Equitable Society with names like David B Hill J W Alexander R Luscombe A Hamilton and Senator Depew and notes lighthearted remarks in letters about adjournments and politics.
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Hughes
Milwaukee
R. Luscombe
A. Hamilton
Wisconsin
Olds
Lansing
Mich
Depew
John A. Nichols
Nichols
Equitable
Depe
Custom House
Tarbell Under the Probe Weighs Equitable Policy Stance
Tarbell, second vice president of the Equitable, testified about a 26 year connection with the company and efforts in 1908 to create a policyholder committee to monitor bills affecting insured interests. He claimed no company spent on legislative purposes and suggested quitting business in the state if harmful laws could not be defeated. McCall of New York Life agreed, Mutual Life declined to join.
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Gage B. Tarbell
Equitable Society
The
Equitable
Andrew Hamilton
McCall
New York Life
Mutual Life
Mutual
Ethiopian Girl Deported After Indian Education Mission
Hookiette Wood a 10 year old deaf mute girl brought from India for schooling and later to help others is ordered deported. Charles Myles of Pittsburg appeals to the department of commerce and labor. The child, orphan with no known relatives, was found in India after a famine. If the appeal fails, Roosevelt may be asked to intervene.
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Boston
India
Hookiette Wood
Elmer Burgess
Department of Commerce and Labor
Charles Myles
Pittsburg
Roosevelt
Not Worth a Great Deal
Washington reports the examination and appraisal of Miss Alice Roosevelt’s Orient gifts has begun at Georgetown customs. Twenty seven boxes from Manila are being opened. only about a third checked, with valuation likely only a few thousand dollars.
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Washington
Alice Roosevelt
Orient
Georgetown Custom House
Manila
Nyman
Red workers press strike ends urged amid unrest in Russia
The article reports St Petersburg unrest as workers press for end to the strike after a council meeting. Delegates from factories push for a plebiscite, while moderates warn against forcing a return to work. An appeal to soldiers and sailors urges solidarity and a free government.
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St. Petersburg
Denen
Liberal agitation, Witte policy splits liberal rank and file
A British tag incident at Conaphone dock sparks a flag dispute as longshoremen clash while Prince Louis is aboard. Four murderers are hanged for the Jack Welch case in Carson followed by a San Francisco burglary linkage. A report on legitimate profits dominates the Atlantic City grange session agenda.
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New York
Conaphone Dock
Prince Louis
Fugshe Drake
Carson
Fred Roberts
al To
T. S. Gorman
Jack Welch
Gorman
Hie
San Franscisco
Barker
Hfe
Atlantic City
N. J
National Grange
Patrons of Husbandry
Insults for De Witte From Red Gang Leaders
An article portrays leaders of the Red Gang insulting de Witte after his call for workmen to be patient. They mock him as an emperor s favorite and question his claim that workers are his brethren. A derisive remark about a man dying watermelons is cited in a sharp exchange with Brother Dickel.
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de Wotte
Dlass
Count Witte
Red Gang
de Witte
Brother Dickel
Cost to Run for Mayor of New York Sets Record
Hearst spent 65,843 to seek the New York mayoralty, beating the prior record. all expenses paid except 17,188. Other items include Bryan becoming a grandfather, the president’s message due December 5, and the Belgian throne heir Count of Flanders dead at 68.
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Hearst
New York
William J. Bryan
Seagltt
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Count
Flanders
Leopold
American Beet Sugar Company
Rockyford
Colo
Ilinois
Pennsylvania
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A. C. Earl
Eliston
St. Joseph
Young Erie
Philadelphia
Jack O'Leary
Milwaukee
Berlin
Horace Porter
Navy League of the United States
State Supreme Gomet
Montana
Claes Login
Intian
Fatal Escapade Looms After Chicago Show Deaths
Seneca Illinois on November 18 reports a tangled saga as L J Pfeffer and L L Griffith flee after the death of Mrs Charles Shaw wife of a local blacksmith. Shaw and a companion prepared for a confrontation with a shotgun as accusations swirl. Mrs Shaw died from rat poison ingested amid rumors of an affair with Pfeffer and Griffith. Strong town gossip links the two men to others in the blacksmith circle and a druggist.
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Seneca
Chicago
L. J. Lieffer
L. L. Griffith
Charles Shaw
Shaw
L. Iv.feffer
Heneca
Griffith
Pfeffer
Pfeifer
Grifith
Franklin
Sii
Coliseum
Tt Franklin
Locomotive Engineers Seek Shorter Hours and Pensions
Cleveland November 18 The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers 21 secret session discussed reducing member hours as they are often long. Plans may be set at the Memphis convention next May to push legislation for better hours. A public meeting considered care for widows and orphans of railroad men killed in service. Grand Master FP Morrissey urged pensioning widows and orphans rather than rebates by railroads.
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Orphana
Cleveland
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Bere
Memphis
H. Morrissey
The
Brotherhood of
Havana Messages and Labor Convention Highlights
Havana dispatches report Cuba replying to a sympathy cable from the United States president thanking for the sentiments and warning against speculators. In Pittsburgh the American Federation of Labor convenes with faster routine, aiming to finish by Thursday as debate continues. Cubans from the Isle of Pines say annexation talks sparked anti Cuban sentiment and note meetings discussing the issue.
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Cuba
Isle of Pines
Havana
United States
Luggern
Lawson Appears in Court on Criminal Libel Charge
Thom as W. Lawson of Boston was arrested for criminal libel on a charge by C. W. Burton of the Boston News Bureau. He waived examination and was released on a $3,000 bond for appearance in the higher court on December 4.
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Boston
Mass
Thomas W. Lawson
C. W. Burton
Boston News
Lureau
Yale Princeton Game Draws 38,000 Fans in Warm City
Great Yale Princeton clash draws thirty eight thousand to New Haven as crowds arrive early. Weather is bright and warm, spectators enjoy the day while players feel the heat. Yale led early on with five to stake, Captain Shevlin among the cheering crowd.
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Taipunn
New Haven
Conn
Princeton
Yale
Shevlin
Costly Fire Destroys Part of Knoxville Business District
A disastrous morning fire in Knoxville falls largely on the business district causing an estimated loss of 125000 dollars. Fire crews battled the blaze as smoke blanketed the street and several stores were heavily damaged. Insurance and local officials began assesssment of damage and possible causes.
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Des Moines
Woodburn
Clark County
The
Tribune
Knoxville
Fenn
Weather Outlook for Chicago Next Day Rain Likely
Special to Tribune reports over the next twenty four hours expect cloudy skies with probable rain. The Chicago forecast notes unsettled conditions and potential showers, urging readers to carry an umbrella and plan outdoor activity accordingly.
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Tribune
Chicago
Man Killed Crossing Tracks in Joliet
Special to Trivium reports Thomas Thompeoringed aged 1 years was killed in Joliet Illinois this morning after being struck by a train while driving over railroad tracks.
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Joliet
Ill
Thomas
Weroxsle
Strikers in Russia Yeild and Massacres Spark Fear
In St Petersburg the strikers agreed to call off the walkout after a mass meeting, while factions plan sporadic strikes to pressure the government. Amid riotous anti Semitic violence travelers reported mobs shouting death to Jews. police abandoned posts as troops dispersed rioters. Several people were slain and shops looted during the upheaval.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Labor sympathy resolutions mark American Federation of Labor meeting
Pittsburg November 18 the American Federation of Labor adopted resolutions expressing sympathy and condolence for Russian strikers, rejected a prior 1090 contribution, endorsed a Telegraphers union stance for government control of all telegraph companies, and urged laborers to oppose candidates hostile to organized labor.
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Pittsburg
American Federal of Labor
Gompers
A Family Remedy for Catarrh from Peruna Endorsements
Ex governor SAAC SITAR writes from Washington praising Peruna as an excellent cure for catarrh and a trusted remedy for coughs and colds. Montreal merchant James Carrie reports using Peruna with success. Prompt treatment guidance from Dr Hartman is offered with confidential correspondence.
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Saac Sitar
Kangas
Intial
Washington, D. C
Isaac Sharp
James Carrie
Montreal
Can
Notre Dame St
Jaimes Carrie
Porris
Atorre
Hartman
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