Milwaukee Bank Chief Defaulter Faces Trembling Scene
Frank G. Bigelow, president of the First National Bank of Milwaukee, confesses defalcation of about 1.4 million dollars sunk by a wide sweep of speculation. The loss swallowed his own fortune and tarnished a once prominent career in Milwaukee business and church circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Higelow
First National
Fotlown
Son
Frank G. Bigelow
First National Bank of Milwaukee
Wall Street
Sui Dry
Bigelow
Milwaukee
Charley
Bank Refalcations Across Two Decades Highlighted
The list catalogs multiple bank fraud cases and embezzlement involving senior officers and clerks from various institutions. Names, positions, and cities such as New York Philadelphia Perth Amboy Elizabethport Newport and Detroit appear alongside amounts from 0 to 3,000,000 in historic frauds.
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Ferdinand Ward
Grant & Ward
Bankera
Joha
Ena
Second National Bank
New York
ISKK
P. J. Claassen
G. EL Poll
Sixth National
Lennox Hit and
Equitable
Gildeon W. Marah
Phease Dent
Keystone ‘National
Philadelphia
John T. Hill
Ninth National
Samuel &. Seetey
Middlesex County Bank
Perth Amboy
N. J
Lakr—Awvilito Schreiber
Siisahetiport Bankie Company
Elizabethport
Not
Call Off Teamsters Strike Against Montgomery Ward
Chicago workers abandon the Teamsters contest with Montgomery Ward & Co at the workers request. The garment workers strike against 28 wholesale clothing houses continues without Teamsters support. The settlement hinges on reinstating all striking or discharged teamsters. employers may refuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Ward & Co
Teamsters
Chicago
Garment Workers
Chicago Fedception Af Latir
Treslodiegk Slioa
Shest
ngnigHe
Montgomery Wark & Co
Thoes Mie
Gearyaeagh Warkers
Pannef
Ieuivaine Clothing Fastaris
Whitesale Tailors’ Association
Hine
Fm Chiesgo
STOO
Acceio
Emyplasers’ Tending Company
Message from a wounded institution as theft roils Chicago
Ancient Cashier Goll is a fugitive arrested for violation of banking laws. Mayor Rose and bankers strive to avert catastrophe as depositors withdraw millions while confidence appears slowly returning. Three Chicago bankers provide aid and cash as the Montgomery Ward strike and related labor actions ripple through the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goll
Bordark
Ifis Offernal
Divorce Trends Report Across Cities In 19th Century Record
The article notes rising divorce rates with one in four marriages ending in separation in cities such as New York and others, citing figures from a period study. It discusses social and moral views on divorce, changes in women’s roles, and statistics by city including Kansas City Los Angeles and Seattle, with comparisons to earlier eras.
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Heraing
Elonry
Trond
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Seattie
Avery
Sis
New
Hlsinpshire
Taig Tate
Masaac
Thor i
International tensions flare over French neutrality in Far East
The global crisis centers on Kamranh Bay where the Russian fleet reportedly resupplied under French neutrality. France denies violations while Japan demands explanations and Britain weighs its stance amid growing anger in press circles and concern over an international war.
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Japan
Kamranh Bay
France
St Petersburg
Rojestvensy
Amranh Bay
Indo-China
Saigon
Russia
Rofestvensky
Tokio
Chicago Tritune
Janan
Frech
People Sud Press
Tigeun
California Senate acts on Japanese immigration fear
California legislators move to curb Japanese immigration amid rising alarm on the Pacific coast. A Senate resolution calls for immediate treaty action to limit entry while investigations reveal possible violations of exclusion laws and tensions over Asian immigration and citizenship status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
California
California Senate
Wrest
van Pinesen
Var Deusen
Pacific
Newa notes fix clears bank dispute and mediation steps
A garbled report notes a fixed issue involving the Liawia and mn mediation process. It mentions a central bank division and a mediation maker named Rib, who was asked to testify about disputed tapes. The article hints at a settlement path and an ongoing commog process.
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Peg Cent
De 4
Influx of Immigrants Surges to Record Level
An article reports a predicted U S immigrant total of about one million for the year ending June 30. It notes March arrivals support the rise, compares unfavorably to 1904, and describes ships and steamers chartered to handle the influx. It cites New York port totals for the year and lists nationalities with large numbers, including Italians and Jews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Saily
Europe
Haniet Ameticn
Mary
Thatera
Vere
Inirrauin
Greerage
New York
Thess
TIGU
Welsrews
BES
A Sanatorium Plan To House Consumptives In Texas
A national Fraternal Sanitarium movement seeks a Texas or New Mexico site for a health community rather than a camp city. Backers propose municipal ownership funded by per capita taxes and donations, with patients living on farms and in cooperative facilities while guest organizations help cover costs.
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Leach
Texas
Therzicians
Imeinessen
Fraternalieia
Aliterr
Laws and Weathy Citica
New America
Sanatociti
RE Louis
New Mexico
Aes
Dhe
United States
Iite
Warded Will and Final Wealth of Early Prospecting News
Fragmentary text references a will, wealth bequest, and a prospecting near the Stewart River in Waste Jason region. Mentions McNeill’s death and a potential rate war renewal involving Esino companies. Location hints to Liverpool and Esino.
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McNeills
Stewart River
Jason
Liverpool
Unprecedented Rush for Consular Posts After Inauguration
Washington reports an overwhelming wave of applicants for consular billets at the White House since the inauguration. Men from many states, some joking about foreign languages, describe bold aims to serve abroad, with tales of unusual motives and odd questions at the State Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Washington
State Department
Spain
Ulinvis
Lawa
Jawa
Ifo
Oager
Michican
Lialat
Workmen Slaughter in Steel Mills Draws Officials Alarm
Officials testify at a coroner’s inquest into deadly workplace incidents at Pittsburgh steel plants. They describe unsafe conditions and widespread fatalities among workers, mostly immigrants, while calls rise for stronger laws and federal action. The Morning Glory Mining case also notes a recent settlement.
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Pittsbury
Eittsburg
Jiang No
AN Na
Y. Yuwelvo Deatis
Adelbe Morie
Thoiteiais
Eorodinians
Alintii
Wealth of Oklahoma in 15 years of growth
Oklahoma's 20 counties report annual production over 100000 dollars, 3651045 acres of farmland, taxable property worth 90609073 dollars, railway miles 3222.73, assessed property at 11109467 dollars, 67 flouring mills with 11606 barrel capacity, 260 grain elevators for 3525000 bushels, 324 banks with 18334313.84 dollars in deposits, and school buildings valued at over 2000000 dollars.
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Oklahoma
Dodd's Kidney Pills Endorsement for Growing Girls
Mrs. A L Smith of West Pembroke Maine reports her 13 year old daughter suffered from recurring Crazy Spells and yellowing but after one box of Dodd's Kidney Pills the spells stopped. She used about a dozen boxes total and still uses them when unwell. She calls Dodd's Kidney Pills the best medicine for growing girls. Mothers should heed this advice to spare daughters pain and sickness and ensure a healthy future.
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West Pembroke
Apri
A. L. Smith
Dodd
Meredith’s modest home contrasts grand novels
George Meredith, famed for depictions of English social life, has built a small charming house. A visiting young woman carried a letter of introduction, and Meredith guided her through the modest home noting that his books describe grand halls while his own dwelling is simple and economical. He quipped that “the ease words fipe cheaper then Riones.”
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George Meredith
Meredith
Bue Te Snarkerd
Teacher's Foe A Light Threatened By Nervous Frprontration
Miss Margaret M. James recounts a six year teaching career and severe burnout in crowded city schools. After nervous collapse she credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring her health, sleep, and energy, allowing return to teaching. Other teachers, including Khava, report improved digestion and spirits. Pills sold in drug stores worldwide.
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James
Rennié
Dr. Williams
Margaret M. James
Claystreet
Dayton
Ohio
Khava
Wworld
Poem About a Pawned Watch and Time's Flight
A fragmentary verse laments an appeal failing as time advances. The poet notes a pawned watch and a ticket lingering in the night, while the tune persists remorselessly.
Exposition Travel Guide Promises Full Details and Rates
Advertised booklet for the Lewis and Clark Exposition outlines routes via the Great Northern Line. Includes trip descriptions, travel rates, and route information. Address PRED IODGERS AP A for more details and ordering.
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Ap A
S&p
Sieus
Lown
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Branic G. Bigelow
C. I. Atvuril
MM. Brown
Casurier
German National
Newport
Henry J. Fleischman
Fishier
Farmers’ and Marchants’ Bank
Val
Mion Davids
Wisconsin
Whittow
Dares B. Porgan
First National Bank of Chicago
B.A. Wamill
Corn Exchange Bank
Smith
Morehans’ Loanain Truss Company
Hin San
Bigelaw
Ouis Son
Racy ‘% Co
Chicags
Tiea
V&o Ja
Oyises Apizihy
Giredt Jiritain
Qnae
Jvreanes
Dngland
Alltesmen
Great Britain
Dapan
England
Franca
Nea
Bihering Post
Jolly
Jorary
Fran Arkanen
Afgina
Morning Glory Mining
Leasling Campanas
Cripgle Creek
Othe Mary Apckinnes
Taieker
Aod
Soret
Teper
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