Quo Warranto Challenge to Pennsylvania Fraternal Order
Reuben Heckman, William Pike, and other Reading members file a quo warranto with the Attorney General against the National Council of the Junior Order United American Mechanics and officers including Amos Gray and George Bowers. They dispute the right to conduct life and accident insurance business in Pennsylvania through a Colorado based corporation and lodge system, seeking to halt its operations and charters in the state. The case ties to internal disputes and excommunications within the Pennsylvania order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben 8. Heckman
William A. Pike
Reading
Pennsylvania State Council
United American Mechanics
William M. Mair
Frank M. Eastman
Harrishbore
Attorney General
National Council of the Order
Amos L. Gray
George B. Bowers
Charles Reimer
A. G. Bainbridge
E. H. Godfrey
National Council
Charsera
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Board of Control
Order of United American Mechanics
Steel Plant at the Soo and Europe Links Firm Plans
Sir Christopher Furness, M. P., sailed from New York to England with signed contracts for twelve freight steamers of 6000 to 10000 tons. Americans will provide nearly 4 million dollars in capital. Arrangements with Clergue interests for a vast shipyard at Sault Ste. Marie near the Soo canal, costing about 10 million, will use Canadian iron and coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Furness
New York
England
Clergues
Sault Ste. Marie
Soo” Canal
Lake Superior
Canada
Standard Oil bids for Shell Transport in Far East oil move
The Standard Oil Company negotiates to buy Shell Transport and Trading, with $10,000,000 capital, aiming to control Borneo and other Far East oil interests. London reports a $40,000,000 offer for the Shell Company to gain those assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Standard Oil Company
Shell Transport & Trading Company
London
England
Shell Company
Ninth Child Victim of Tetanus Dies After Vaccination
Bessie Roosevelt aged seven died Saturday in Camden New Jersey from tetanus that followed vaccination. Nine children have died of lockjaw after being vaccinated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Roosevelt
Camden
N. J
Nash Studies New York Tax Laws in Albany
Governor Nash and Auditor Gilbert of Ohio were in Albany on Saturday to study New York tax statutes, focusing on corporation and financial institution taxes for Nash's annual message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash Studies
New York
Nash
Gilbert
Ohio
Albany
N. Y
Meade Acquitted in Navy Court Martial at Capitol
At the National Capitol the Navy Department announced the court martial of Colonel Robert L. Meade of the Marine Corps acquitted him. The President sent to the Senate the nomination of P. C. Knox as Attorney General. Senator Fairbanks introduced a bill for Oklahoma statehood with the capital at McKinley. President Roosevelt hosted a luncheon for Minyo r-elect ion of New York and several officials including Depew Platt Frye Root Hay Knox Choate and Littauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Robert L. Meade
Marine Corps
Senate
P. C. Knox
Fairbanks
Congress
Oklahoma
McKinley
Roosevelt
Minyor-election
New York
Depew
Platt
Frye
Root
Hay
Knox
Choate
Littauer
Congressional Notes The Message on McKinley Death
The Senate adopted a resolution to form an 11 member committee from Senators to join House members in considering respectful actions for the late President McKinley. The House read the message for two hours and adjourned until Friday as a mark of respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Foraker
Republican
Ohio
House
Congress
Persident
William McKinley
McKinley
Gigantic New York customs fraud ring investigated
President Roosevelt and Secretary Gage pursue a sweeping inquiry into bribery and collusion at the New York customs house. Special agents reveal a scheme where sample goods are manipulated to reduce duties, with bribes typically under $30 per selection. A firm allegedly saves thousands yearly, and the extent unclear as officials act to root out the ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Custom House
Secretary of the Treasury
New York
Custom House
Treasury
Gage
Roosevelt
Treaty Referred and Senate in Session
The Senate was the only branch of Congress in session Wednesday. Mr. Hoar of Massachusetts sought consideration for pension bills but was objected to by Mr. Morgan. Mr. McComas of Maryland gave notice of a speech on assaults on the President and deportation of anarchists. The Hay-Pauncefote treaty was referred to the Foreign Relations Committee. Senator Morgan introduced a bill authorizing the President to acquire canal territory from Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Congress
Hoar
Massachusetts
Morgan
McComas
Maryland
Committee On Foreign Relations
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Committees Announced in Senate and House
The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved P C Knox for Attorney General. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee also reported the Hay Pauncefote treaty favorably. In the House, Speaker Henderson announced the Ways and Means Committee with Payne of New York as Chairman and other panel leaders. Representative Taylor of Ohio introduced a bill to pension Mrs McKinley at $5 000 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Judiciary Committee
P. C. Knox
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
McKinley
Opened His Eyes in Coffin After Danville Hanging
Bud Wilson, convict who killed guard R. H. Naylor at the Yell county camp last December, was hanged in Danville Arkansas. Minutes after the trap, the body showed movement and eyes opened. Deputies removed him from the coffin and attempted a second execution as physicians declared death by strangulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Wilson
R. H. Naylor
Yell County
Danville
Ark
Wilson
Submarine Fulton Proves Powerful in Severe Test
The Fulton submarine boat, carrying Captain F. D. Cable and seven crew, left New York at 8 15 a m and returned at 11 45 p m after a day of underwater travel and surface runs. A torpedo fired underwater and another on the surface showed accuracy. The craft, propelled by an electric engine while diving and bottom travel, used gasoline on the return to New Safford dock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
F. D. Cable
New York
Safford Dock
Arrested at Funeral in Oil City Forgery Case
John Hahn of Buffalo was arrested Tuesday in Oil City on forgery charges after allegedly forging his father's endorsement on a $1,000 note. He was bound over to the court and offered to explain the matter satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hahn
Buffalo
Oil City
Hahn
Grandson of Jay Cooke Contracts Smallpox
Allen Butler of Grontz Philadelphia assistant to the paying teller of Drexel Co bankers fell ill with smallpox after handling money impregnated with germs. He is a grandson of Jay Cooke and son of John M Butler. Relatives say he could have contracted the disease in no other way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Cooke
Allen Butler
Grontz
Philadelphia
Drexel & Co
Iles
Mr. Butler
John M. Butler
Eluded Death Watch: Murderer Breaks From Execution
Charles Brown hanged at Mount Holly North Dakota for complicity in the murder of Washington Hunter a 70 year old farmer at Riverside. Just before execution Brown tried to flee his cell seizing a lead pipe. Deputies overpowered him after a severe blow as he reached the yard. Rev J C Disinger Camden was present as the escape occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delon
Charles Brown
Mount Holly
N. d
Washington Hunter
Riverside
Brown
Rev
J. C. Disinger
Camden
Three Men Hurt in Grade Crossing Accident
At the Philadelphia grade crossing a wrecking train struck an ice wagon from The Globe Ice Company. Driver Fred Doery and rider Cornelius McCarthy were badly injured, Joseph Holmes on the wagon seat may die, and flagman John Egan reported gates were open with the red signal out against the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia and
Reading Road
Philadelphia
Globe Ice Company
Fred Doery
Cornelius McCarthy
Joseph Holmes
Doerr
John Egan
Taxation of Bankers Rule by Internal Revenue
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue rules bankers must report capital surplus undivided profits and borrowed funds used in banking for taxation. Capital is taxable whether invested in U S bonds, bank buildings, or in circulation, including money borrowed. Only undivided profits set aside for liabilities losses or dividends declared, taxes or fixed annual charges are exempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
United States
Fire at Wilkes-Barre destroys Langford Bros store
A fire sparked by a broken electric light wire in a show window destroyed the Langford Bros dry goods store in Wilkes-Barre, with adjoining Simon Long Sons and Weitzkorn Dros. badly damaged. The total loss is about 135000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langford Broa
Simon Long Sons and
Weitzenkorn Dros
Want Manila Made Free Port
Import merchants in Manila prepare a petition to Congress seeking designation of Manila as an American free port free of duty. The move aims to remove duties for imports and boost trade by creating duty free conditions under U S sovereignty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Congress
Forced to Quit Sandusky Commercial Exchange
At a Sandusky Ohio meeting the Commercial Exchange’s retail coal trade control was abandoned after a prosecutor warned future suit under the Valentine anti trust law would oust the group and seek penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky, O., Commercial Exchange
Pupils to Read Roosevelt Message in Indiana Schools
Indiana Superintendent Kindall directs eighth grade and high school teachers to require reading President Roosevelt's message as a civics and English study. A fatal head on collision of two Chesapeake and Ohio freight trains near Charleston West Virginia killed Fireman Meader and an unidentified tramp. The State Department reports a $30,000 draft from Great Britain to settle American citizen claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kindall
Indianapolis
Ind
Roosevelt
Chesapeake & Ohio
Charleston
W. Va
Meader
State Department
Great Britain
Boiler Near Capitol Explodes in Harrisburg Conservatory
A boiler at the Capitol Park Conservatory and Rose House in Harrisburg Pennsylvania exploded, causing damage and prompting emergency response to assess injuries and safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Capitol Park Conservatory
Rose House
Harrisburg
Bears in Droveshaunting West Virginia Mountains
In West Virginia mountains bears appear in unusually large numbers. George Boone at Meadow Bluff shot four bears without leaving tracks. W W Bye at Dove Run saw six bears pass his field and pursued them with a posse and dogs. George Greenawalt shot and crippled a bear that fought back and was finally killed after eight shots. Residents are mystified by the frequent sightings after years of rarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
George Boone
Meadow Bluff
W. W. Bye
Dove Run
George Greenawalt
Coal Breaker Burns at Green Ridge in Scranton Losses 110000
The Green Ridge Coal Company breaker in Scranton Pennsylvania was destroyed by fire on Tuesday causing a $110000 loss. It was among the largest and best equipped in the Lackawanna valley and six hundred workers were left unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge Coal Company
Scranton
Lackawanna Valley
Digest of World News notes from 1902 era columns
Secretary Gage backs a shipping bill while Congress backs the gold standard. Chicago hosts the International Live Stock Exposition and Choate may succeed Hay. A train and electric car crashes injure dozens. killings and crimes spark headlines across states. Notable items include a Bayou Louisiana fire, a curfew in DuBois, a bank robbery with gunfire, and a child murder in Kentucky. Also reported are ships, empires, and political shifts from Peru to Turkey and China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kharkin
Russia
Chicago
Ambassador Choate
Hay
England
Cumberland Md
King” O'Keefe
Hanover
Philadelphia
River Thames
Episcopal Missionary
Berrea
May
Flossie de la Bretonne
Bayou Des Allemandes
Alabama
Andalusia
Joseph Creelman
Edward Armines
Newport
Kearsearge
New York
Havana
John A. Brashear
Society of Mechanical Engineers
J. B. Smith
Bank of Chelsea
National McKinley Memorial Association
Arch Association
the Elks
Juake Garden
N. J
Order
Edward J. Mathews
American District Telegraph Company
Major van Tets
Holland
Wilhelmina
Prince Henry
American Sugar Refining Company
National Sugar Refining Company
National
Kansas City
Pan-American Congress
Mexico City
Henry G. Davis
West Virginia
Pu Chun
China
Prince Tuan
Cramp Shipbuilding Company
Porte
Turkey
Lant K. Salsbury
Grand Rapids
Mich
Lake Michigan
Washington
Women’s International Union
Utah
Pittsburg Construction & Manufacturing Company
West & Wibson
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad Plans 25 to 30 Million Expansion
New York reports project expenditures for improvement and new equipment this year and next totaling 25 to 30 million dollars. About 12 million goes to nine large bridges east of Pittsburgh to support a through four track line to Jersey City. The Rockville Susquehanna bridge, nearing completion, will be the world’s longest stone arch at 3,820 feet, with 48 arches and four tracks. Telephonic service on trains will be tested on some passenger runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Susquehanna
Schuylkill
Delaware
Potomac
Raritan
Jersey City
Susquehanna River
Rockville
Harrisburg
A. J. Cassatt
Pennsylvania
Mob attacks officers in Scranton car stones incident
Sunday night three deputies tried to arrest boys throwing stones at cars in Scranton Pennsylvania. A large mob overpowered them with bullets, injuring S F Cosgrove a Drum Mond detective and B T Reilly private secretary to Silliman manager who were hospitalized while J J Landers chief clerk returned home. Five deputies later attempted arrests and were met with a fusillade of stones and bricks before the mob vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
S. F. Cosgrove
Drummond
B. T. Reilly
Silliman
J. J. Landers
Bank Shortage at Ballston National Bank
The National Bank of Ballston New York closed Tuesday amid a National Bank Examiner investigation after irregularities in teller Charles H Fitcham accounts. A later examination found a $100000 shortage involving Graham Van Vranken and others. Fitcham was bonded for $10000 and arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
National Bank
Ballston
N. Y
Charles H. Fitcham
Bank
Hxamberg
Graham
van Vranken
Fitcham
Thacker Mines Combine Form Red Jacket Coal & Coke Co
Consolidation of coal mines on the Norfolk and Western system in the Thacker field West Virginia completed Friday. The Red Jacket Coal & Coke Company is formed with 2.4 million dollars capital stock and acquires the Red Jacket Logan Rutherford Lick Fork and Maritime mines, spanning about 6000 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk & Western Railway
Thacker Field
West Virginia
Red Jacket Coal & Coke Company
Red Jacket
Logan
Rutherford
Lick Fork
Maritime
Attorney General interprets Ohio debenture law changes
Ohio Attorney General Sheets rules that pre 1900 debenture companies could enter by depositing 25 000 with the State Treasurer and 25 percent of gross receipts to 100 000 total. He holds that after 1900 the entry requires an immediate 100 000 deposit with the Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheets
Ohio
Bishop Election Declined by Episcopal Missionary Convention
The Episcopal Missionary Convention at Rochester New York adjourned Sunday with missionary services in seven Rochester churches. Rev Campbell Brown of West Virginia who was elected Episcopal Bishop of Puerto Rico has declined the call and will remain in West Virginia church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hpiscopal Missionary Convention
Rochester
N. Y
Campbell Brown
West Virginia
Puerto Rico
Lentz Covers Alleged Shortage In Union Funds
The alleged $4000 shortage attributed to former secretary John M. Mulrford of the American Insurance Union Columbus OG was made good by National President John J. Lentz and other officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Mulrford
The
American Insurance Union
Columbus
John J. Lentz
Slot Machines Counted In Cincinnati Estimates
Melville Hitchie, secretary of the Municipal Reform League, estimates Cincinnati has 8,440 slot machines and that at least 3,080,000 dollars is placed in them each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melville Hitchie
Municipal Reform League
Cincinnati
Corner in Hemlock Sparks Largest Lumber Pact Talk
Interests tied to John A. Dubois push a major plan to corner the hemlock market with an estimated twenty million dollars. Dubois sent reps across multiple states as the deal, termed the boldest move in lumber history, edges toward completion with Goodyear & Co. and other lumber princes joining. The effort targeted Pittsburg, Williamsport, South Fork and Northern fields, with options secured and selective outright purchases as lines were sharply drawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Dubois
Pennsylvania
F. H. Goodyear & Co
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Williamsport
South Fork
Gold and Silver Coinage Reported by Mint Director Roberts
Mint Director Roberts reports for the year ended June 31 a total coinage of 176,999,132 pieces worth 135,340,781. Gold coinage totals 99,065,715. silver dollars 24,298,850. fractional silver 10,966,643. minor coin 2,009,568. Silver dollar stock derived from July 14, 1890 act bullion. Beginning bullion 83,268,054 oz. end 52,562,927 oz. Acceleration of bullion coinage aims to retire Treasury notes and meet small-denomination demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Treasury
American steel barred from Russia tariff list
Commercial Agent Greener of Vladivostock lists articles affected by Russian tariff on imports from America. A prohibitive duty applies to iron and steel of American origin, and importers must prove alternative origin of materials to qualify for the reduced rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greener
Vladivostock
Siberia
America
Naval Reserve Bill Endorsed by Naval Militia Leaders
At a New York meeting of the associations of naval militia of the States the proposed naval reserve bill from Congressman Foss was endorsed with President Roosevelt's suggested modifications. Ohio was represented by Lieutenant Yoss and Pennsylvania by Commander Berckenberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Militia of
New York
Congressman Foss
Roosevelt
Ohio
Lieuteant Yoss
Pennsylvania
Berckenberger
Representative Brownlow Reintroduces McKinley National Park Bill
Representative Brownlow reintroduces in the House the last Congress bill to create a park in the Southern Apalachians. The measure names the park McKinley National Park and would set its area at 4,000,000 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownlow
House
Jast Congress
Apalachian Mountains
McKinley National Park
Knoxville officer arrests Mayer for forgery in Japan
Under telegraphic instructions from Attorney General Knox United States Marshal Grimshaw at Minneapolis arrested Francis S Mayer charged with having committed forgery in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Knox
United States
Grimshaw
Minneapolis, Minn
Francis S. Mayer
Japan
Global turbulence and policy moves in early 1900s world
Reports from multiple regions note battles in China and Yemen with casualties among troops and tribesmen. Australia passes immigration limits based on language. Russia backs an American Alaska to Siberian rail link project. German treasury bills return from Berlin. A major Liverpool exchange fire causes heavy damage. Austria-Hungary wounds a Smyrna official. US Philippine Commission authorizes gold payments for supplies. Holland finds possible duel involving Queen Wilhelmina’s husband’s aide. England moves to prosecute Mayo County leaders for intimidation under the Crimes Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Commonwealth Senate
Novoe Vremya
Russia
Beringstrait
Siberian
New York
Germany
Tageblatt
Berlin
Liverpool
England
Constantinople
Vienna
Smyrna
Herr Haller
Tobacco Excise Administration
United States
Philippine Commission
Holland
Franca Henry
Netherlands
Wilhelmina
Major van Tets
Conor O’kelly
M. P
Mayo County
County Mayo
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U. Ac Mr
Soo
Far East
Bengabon
Nueva Ecija
David Fagin
Twenty-fourth
Colored) Infantry
Fagin
Frederick W. Altstaetter
Engineers
National Capitol
Congressional
Giganntic
Death Watch
Wilkesbarre
Combine
Sandusky Coal Trust
BEARS
Gly
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
WII
Doore
Thacker Mines Combine
Red Jacket Company
Lentz
Hemlock
John A. DuBoie
American Steel
Naval
Chi-Li
Loheia
Yemen
Arabia
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