Maryland Banks Go Bankrupt in Coordinated Suspensions
The Maryland Trust Company and Union Trust Company, two Baltimore giants with combined liabilities around 10 million dollars, were placed in receivership by consent. Allan McLane and Miles White Jr were named receivers with bonds of 2 million each. The Maryland Trust’s exposure includes about 6 million tied to the Vera Grazia and Pacific Railroad project across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, whose weak outlook pressured liquidity and prompted a failed 2 million pound loan from London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Financial World
Maryland Trust Company
Union Trust Company
Allan
McLane
Maryland’ Trust Conprny
Teceiver
Miles White, Jr
Compion
Vera Graz
Pacific Railroad
Acrose
Tehuan Teper
Mexico
London
Mary- Jan’ S Trust Company
Call for an Extra Session Issued by President Roosevelt
President Theodore Roosevelt issues a proclamation summoning both houses of Congress to meet November 9 at noon in Washington to consider the reciprocal commercial treaty with Cuba and determine whether to approve the convention. The proclamation, dated October 20, 1903, calls for all Fifty-eighth Congress members to take notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States of America
Senate
United States
Cuba
Havana
Theodore Roosevelt
Congress of the United
Washington
Beak
Theoodore Roosevelis
Johan Hay
New York Crowd Sees Dispatcher Receiver Move
A New York crowd gathers as Folly S. Gistings & Co. files for a receiver while the company appoints one and begins selling assets. The scene outside the Belvedere Hotel features agitation, shouted comments, and police and guards trying to manage a volatile turnout.
Canadians Withdraw from Boundary Commission Amid Bitter Sentiment
Dominion representatives pull out of the Alaska boundary talks as Canadian officials and allied figures express broad hostility. Telegrams from Premier Lerrier and others indicate widespread discontent among Canadians connected with the case.
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Dominion
Canaan
Ler
Dustien Alvesstone
Alarkan Boundary Est
Ate
Messrs
Mester and Siftan
Kerenn
Osint
Doatiey
Vere
Lerrier
Canada
Alaska
Portland Canal
Che
Peartland Channel
Port Simpson
Ievali
Wales
Pacosxe
Fragmentary Kansas barber licensing reform discussion
Fragmented OCR passage notes a Kansas barber license constitutional challenge and legislative action. Names such as Mary and William appear amid garbled text, with scattered mentions of universities and gifts and a mix of unclear places and people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Fransaa Wesleyan University of Sakina
Mary Wohneog
Barto Copnig
Kan
William Smith
Wipsery Tidara
Diereya
Asa Tie
Alaskan Boundary Decision Upholds U S Claims
The Alaska boundary dispute concludes with the United States retaining most of the land and waters, except the Portland Canal which Canada gains as its outlet. Lord Alverstone casts the decisive vote, allowing Canada limited access while affirming American control of key bays, coastline, and resources. The ruling is hailed as a peaceable enforcement of treaty provisions and a boost to Anglo American friendship.
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Alaska “Panhandie
United States
Canada
Alaskan Boundary ‘Commission
Lord Alverstone
England
Commission
Portland Canal
America
Great Britain
Portland
Channel
Joint High Commission
Quebec
Washington
Lord Abrerstone
Colvelaianer Aid
Cies
Daced M. Trine
Chirags
Wade
Roqse Fhemeclves
Tun Alverstone
Mr. Bickinton
Alaska
Foesia
Tokn W. Foster
Ven
Cliford Sir. Fen
Ib T. Wetton
Pittsburg
Fsnais Taylor
Malle
Pilgrim Club
Roosevelt
King Edard
Lord Roberts
Enrdin
Russia
Board of Arbitration
Alverstone
Miesion
Jine
Dyea
Skaguay
Lyam Canal
Glacier Bay
Portland Channel
Cuba Unable To Obtain 35 Million Dollar Loan
The Cuba loan negotiations in New York stall as money market conditions and bank hesitancy delay the 35 million dollar funding. Bankers demand unconditional pledge of customs revenue before considering underwriting, delaying relief for late rebellion soldiers and delaying the government’s sinking fund plan.
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Cihaa Commission
New York
Onepefinge Ao
Cie
Ciha
Baikers
Jooks Agout
Joan Commission
Special Internal Revenue Law
Fragmentary note on thefts and local tensions
A damaged fragment mentions thieves and unrest, logging vague counts and dates. It references Wicca Hierre, 9 Brace, and January as a deadline while mentioning nations and places in unclear terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Merrill May Retire From Active Methodist Work
Bishop Stephen M. Merrill aged 78, senior bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, likely to retire from active duties and become Advisory bishop at the next general conference. A long-time minister since 1846, he has written religious books and wishes more time for literary work.
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Vesuratie
Lei Ia
Tao
Thoudit
Episcopal Come Fire General Conference
Merrill
Tefferson County
Ohio
Oo Eenferrnes
Isl
Boston Holds Widow Record Says State Official
State official investigations show Boston has the highest widow proportion among major U S cities surpassing Chicago Philadelphia and New York He notes widows face poverty and higher risks of insanity consumption and legal trouble prompting calls for state support for widowed mothers and their children through hospitals and asylums.
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Statiantica
A. Roston
Prat
Friedrich D Pringing
Daris
Oston
America
Chicago
Philadelphia
New York
Isney
Prinsing
Pringing
Sa.gomlon
Nine Die In Bridge Crane Crash Over Monongahela River
A traveler crane broke on the Monongahela River bridge at the Piltabarg end, overweighting the span. The railing section collapsed onto a barge. nine workers were killed and many injured. Rescue efforts by the nearby tug B A Woodruff and John Q. Watson followed.
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Monenkahels
Monongahela River
Swark
Mary
Sone
Btidge Wan
United States
B.A. Woodruff
John Q. Watson
Hungaria Tired Of Living Next Door Slaughter House
The note fragment mentions Hungary tired of neighborly slaughter house chaos and rising global tension. It references King Edwa nt Kaiser and potential marriages while touching on prohibition and a 160th Chicago anniversary amid smoky atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungaria
Chicago
Mable S
Edwant
Kaiser
Sam
Alfonso
Spain
Army Fears Monroe Doctrine War With Europe
A Washington report says the army general staff may soon face war as it plans for looming conflicts over the Monroe Doctrine. Germany is seen as the chief risk, with missions to Venezuela and the isthmus to study defenses and mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Venezuela
Buela Sam
Washington
Staf
United States
South America
South American
Caracas
State Department
Ben Coast
Fan
Division of Military Information
Venexela
Uric
Venstar
Voeneggela
Ata
Germeruy
Kaiser Ie
Wagera
Sieff
Matt
Castro
Rail and freight notes from midcentury era
Reported rail earnings and rate changes show Central at Georgia and Rock Island lines expanding capacity and profits. Minnesota and North Dakota millers seek removal of wheat transit charges. Canada’s Senate passes Grand Trunk Pacific incorporation. NorthWestern Tail real signs long union contract covering raises and benefits for 8,000 workers.
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Iis
Central
Georgia
Atlanta
Minnesota
North Dakota
Mercer
Northwest
Lineix Central
Aetaplis
Louisville
Central Passenger Association
Railway Committee
Canadian Senate
Grand Trunk Pueifie Railway Company
Rock Island
Department of Cammerre and Labor
Bureau of Statistics
Mexico
Cage
Tail Real
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Baltimore
Maryland Tenat and
Union Trust
Semirah
Multitacts
Dowie
Br “Elijah
Madison Square Garden
Folly S. Gistings & Co
Dappen
Belvidere Iotel
Res Pricassal
Dianie
Minneapolis Josten
Berlin
Ee Fiee
Toei Bates
Teaver Brgy
Miesenger Hays
Chiesa
Biuetelde
Engl
Alaskan
Pacific Ocean
Bishol Morrill
Boston
American General Staff
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