Noted International Fraud Case Involving English Investors
A court report outlines a vast fraud where forged bonds and mortgages impacted English investors. Victims claim losses could reach 538 million, with assets scattered across More Trust Company and various properties in England, Brooklyn, and London. Creditors allege estates but note ongoing disputes over attorney fees. Local victims describe substantial monetary losses and personal hardship amid the collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jondan
Pierce
Ag “Land
England
Brooklyn
London
Yankton
Senate Sparring Over Tax Policy With Gorman and Hill
Washington special reports stirring Senate debate as Senators Gorman and Hill clash in a long two hour exchange. The row centers on tariff policy and revenue measures with both sides trading sharp criticisms amid pressure for immediate tax legislation and tariff revisions.
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Gorman
Washington
Senate
Hill
Renatara
Gatire Dief
Geet
Tae
Heow Bim
Iit
Hig
Alnée
Hil
Maryland
Alison
Lowaslag
Brooklyn Strike Ties Up Five Rail Lines in City
Brooklyn workers strike across 6,000 miles of power plants and rail lines, halting electric and diesel services while crews refuse to work. City calmness returns as police protection is promised. Overseas reports note Dervish attacks near Wady Halla and a Greek earthquake tremor in Talras.
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Brooklyn
Fark
Oekisnail Coney
Thedas
Lewis
Brooklyn Heights Railroad
Police Commission
Agricultural Crop Estimates for 1864 Values and Yields
The Agricultural Department reports state and territorial estimates of principal crops plus hay potatoes and tobacco. Corn yield and area cut by drought, wheat total production at 450,447,000 bushels value 225 million dollars. Oats 23,553,000 acres yield 2.5 bushels per acre value 21.8 million. Rye 1,944,780 acres 25,723,000 bushels value 13.6 million. Barley 2,171,000 acres 101,400,000 bushels value 27.1 million. Buckwheat 189,000 acres 12,068,000 bushels value 7.04 million. Potatoes 7,758,000 acres 170,787,000 bushels value 9.53 million. Tobacco 55,000 acres 406,678,000 pounds value 27.76 million.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
Barney
Ghostly dispatches reveal China turmoil and famine
A London Times report from Tien Trin details maneuvers by Jiayva rulers to seize authority amid Chinese officials intrigues. Central government appears weak as Li Hung Chang is removed, provinces coerced, and famine and scorched earth conditions devastate the population.
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Tha ‘Yalu Miser
Dinero Ho
London
Times
Tien Trin
Maneh Prineus Jiayva
Li Hung Chang
Bendalakin
Maiabie
Fall River
Tal Ting
Xsup- Phea
Turbulent Memphis Treasurer in Limbo
Memphis special reports William Walter Taylor, the missing South Dakota treasurer, captured briefly then released amid confusion. Police chief Havis claims no solid evidence, while rumors persist of Taylor under surveillance and possibly rearrested. The case remains opaque with no official charges disclosed.
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Memphis
Palms
Iliad
Memphs
Tenn
Wiliam Walter Faylor
South Dakota
Umer
Havis
Pierre
Chicago
New York
Roan
Chicg Davis
Ferg Fle
Taylor
Les Davis
Loth
Sare Taylor
ADE REVIEW Signals Rising Trade in Rubber Goods and Widespread Stock Shifts
Bradstreet's reports show an increasing volume of orders for rubbers shoes and hard goods as weather favors demand in Boston New York and western centers. Trade travelers note stocking up in western furniture iron and steel dealers with February orders rising. Wheat supplies in the United States on January 4 1904 were 18 million bushels smaller than a year earlier with backlogs 84 million bushels lower. Exports of wheat in six days ending January 18 totaled 2.587 million bushels vs 3.142 million the prior week. Toronto wholesale trade improves early in the week aided by favorable weather for heavy goods and fabrics.
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Bradstreet
Oston
New York
United States
Bradstrest’s
Europe
Austria
Toronto
Atlanta Plans World Exposition Opens September 18 1895
Atlanta presses forward with a national international exposition after doubts faded. Cotton prices at five cents a pound and Atlanta’s bid to host a great fair gains pace. Collier, Atlanta’s expositions leader, cites the Piedmont Exposition of 1887 as proof of success with 104 days from idea to opening and a $56,000 balance after expenses.
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Atlanta
Wera
Thunderatrick
South
Was & Rae Ca
Qollier
Catton States
Collier
Shabeard
busi+ mess ‘enterprises
Duifernly
On His Trail Taylor Leaves Tracks in Chicago
A Chicago saga unfolds as top city detectives track WA Taylor once treasurer of South Dakota. Clues point toward a hideout in Chicago while parallel reports from Redfield and Bute reveal a wider conspiracy involving creamery plans and local manufacturers. News covers a gale wreckage near Point Compton and Washington trade concerns amid shifting alliances and heritage industries.
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Taylor
Bis
Chicago
South Dakota
Redick
Paxter
Bute
Vinton
New York
Redfield
Élargg
Vinten
Pelien
Robet Ahnler
Unek
Hedfiedld
Ulnery Street
Gettig
Carlisle currency bill debates in House read aloud
Washington special reports the Carlisle currency bill has been read in the House amid ongoing debate. The measure, pushed by Carlisle and Springer, faces scrutiny as lawmakers consider its implications for financial policy.
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Carlisle-Springer
Washington
Carlisle
Exposition plans loom for Atlanta fair and Midway thrills
A lengthy description outlines the State and International Exposition ahead of the Centennis Exhibition, praising Piedmont Park as site and detailing building sizes, materials, and a Negro Building. It notes Midway attractions, government and industry pavilions, and plans to keep structures post fair use.
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Atlanta
Georgis
Esneral
Sonik
Piedmont Park
Rorza
United States
Goovernmentuilding
Thas Providi
Trowrsex
Jackson Park
Chicago
Grands
Senators Work Through Debates and Respect after Death
The Senate and House conducted lengthy sessions touching on currency and taxation bills, naval information requests, and military appropriations. A memorial mark honored Representative Post from Lingis, with adjournments for funeral observances. other items included pensions, canal discussions, and notable debates on the freedom tax and hemp legislation.
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Dolorts
Minais
Post
Résoli
Senate
Mitchell
Orégon
Ransom
Stevenson
Warris
Berry
Arekatsas
Committee On Publish Lands
Sinator Lodge
Scinate
Secretary of the Navy
United States
Hawaiian Islands
Palmer
Cox
Tennessee
So'elock
Hoyglagk
Valgrer
Fred
Wina
Minchelgia
Michigan
Daniel
Viria
Teaniel
Tatton
Harris
Tonnescar
Eclouk
Renatar Wis
House
Committee On Agriculture
G. B. Shaw
Wiscon
Sin
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Hoe
Brooklyn Bist
London Special
Caio
Daily News
Wady Halla
Greecs
Talras
Greece
Vynehed
Necial
Ceparge Cothand
Gore
Tendea
Colquitt
Ars Assign
Mr. Borer & Co
Net Retail Mill
China
Tavelony
Pittsburg
Atlart
Cram
George Wy Cram
Crain
Sucrerns
Lima
Per
Archilias
Mollendy
Peru
Tinton, W. Va
Chreen
Vonceveria Proake
ADE Review
Beenate
Heaton
Dwight Mille Af
Chicopea Enheam
Georgia
Port Townsend
Wash
Compton
Rosalie
Ala
State Department
Matthews
Para
Bragi
Phoods
Columbia
Vancouver
2. C
Prager
Meuny
Fieuses
Toledo
Wapakoneta
Jefferson City
Tower House
Acanis
Marseilles
Stermat Acanis
Cape Cavear
Committee On Rules
Sdveesten
Repubiiatia
Eeniiatik
Mr. Bland
Alyo Outhwait
Cockrel
Texas
McGaah
Ilingis
Hooker
Mississippi
Billig
Keantucky
Moner
Baller
Oland
Missouri
Lall
Minsouri
Heiman
Indiana
Conn
Cuthtail
Messure
Mr. Oathwait
William Jackson
Selma
Ivy Bobo
Pratsaint
Mise
C. Blankenship
Texarkana
Ark
St Louis
Lane
Desha Breckinridge
Salt River
Wls. Bowman
Tom Maclize
Willie Prantwood
Thomas Albert
Cat
South Wind
Wittinns
Frank Smith
James Grownada
Duckson
Florada River Irrigation Company
Denver
Tames JT. Neally
Ton C. Beatty
California
Equitable
Glartstone
Paris
Landtag
George A. Geidler
Pushnaster
Orkithoma City
Gresham
Tonquin
Massilion
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