Relics Unearthed as Whitehall Annex Dig Progresses
Excavators at West Street uncover 1723 umbrella handle inscribed with John Hale and Dutch Delft ware among colonial artifacts. Foundations require 60 caissons and 12 by 12 timbers, while the 387 foot brick limestone terra cotta building will feature fireproofing, hollow terra cotta tile floors, kalammin sash windows, and 23 electric elevators.
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New York
Whitehall Building
West Street
John Hale
Prison warders accused as prisoners plead for justice
In Glazoff prison Viatka region warder Volkoff allegedly beat inmates with keys iron bars and knouts over petty requests. Thirty two cruelty cases since last November prompted prisoners and their allies to testify as Volkoff faces trial. Procurator M Tcheskoff blames lack of inspectors and contrasts Russian and U S prison systems.
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ST. Petersburg
Glazoff
Viatka
Volkoff
M. Tcheskoff
United States
Russia
No Room on Front of New Post Cards In Indianapolis
The article notes postal rules limit writing space on the address side of new blue tinted post cards. Printed directions say this side is for address only and interfere with writing. The McKinley stamp design is in deep blue and large. Old cards remain in supply, delaying new card sales for weeks.
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Indianapolis
McKinley
Hoss Aims for Democratic Marion County Sheriff Nomination
J. D. Hoss, resident of the First ward, seeks the Democratic nomination for Marion county sheriff. He is described as popular, a solid party worker, and well known, with expectations of a spirited race and likely to be a factor at the finish.
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J. D. Hoss
Marion County
Hoss
Mother's Death in Poverty Is Denied
CHICAGO April 13 Mrs Florence Maybrick denies reports that her mother Baroness DeRoques died in want in Paris. She said she has cared for her mother with me and they have been together since she left England. The mother stayed with Mrs Maybrick here and later went south. three weeks ago she went to Paris.
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Chicago
Florence Maybrick
Baroness DeRoques
Paris
Maybrick
Counsul General
Mason
Highland Park
England
Dog Bid Strays Dead After Beachfront Attack on Children
A stray mongrel chased through Great Neck Hills New York and bit 6 year old Wesley Davis as crowds fled. Hackman Frederick Patterson shot the dog dead after it caused panic. the animal had bitten at least two other children and may have been rabid. The Pasteur Institute advised capturing dogs alive for observation rather than killing them.
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New York
Great Neck Hills
L. I
Wesley Davis
Waller W. Davis
Wall Street
Frederick Patterson
Great Neck
Bramwell Davis
Davis
Charles M. Naesely
Manhasset
Pasteur Institute
Rambaud
Will Written on Back of Check by Yale Football Idol Hogan
James J. Hogan, famed Yale football figure and deputy street cleaning commissioner, left a brief will on a Franklin Trust blank check. He named Robert F. Tilney II as executor and left his estate of about $2,200 to his mother Bridget, with three brothers and three sisters as beneficiaries. Hogan died March 20 after a long kidney illness.
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New York
Franklin Trust Company
James J. Hogan
L. M. Waugh
R. FL. Tilney
Hogan
Big Bill" Edwards
Princeton
Bridget
No More Cheap Meat Says Man Who Knows
David Rankin of Tarkio Missouri, a leading farmer who grows 30000 acres, says beef and pork will not be cheap again. He blames supply and demand, notes a meat shortage and high costs for cattle, and dismisses packer conspiracy claims.
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Tarkio
David Rankin
America
Missouri
Bullet from track wounds 7 year old girl in New York
A cartridge bullet, run over by a surface car at 1509 Lexington Avenue, struck Katherine Quinn, age 7, in the left arm. She was playing with peers when injured. Dr. McCoombs treated a minor flesh wound at Harlem Hospital and the police seek boys seen placing cartridges on the tracks before the incident.
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New York
Lexington Avenue
Katherine Quinn
McCoombs
Harlem
Public Notice on Piles Treatment Offer
All persons suffering from loss of expelling forces bulging ulcers and related ailments are urged to call and see me. Medicine placed directly to the diseased parts by yourself. I claim a complete, successful, original method of curing these abominations offered to the public. By the use of my practice.
Wages Raised by Lackawanna for 6500 Workers
The Lackawanna railroad company announced a voluntary 6 percent pay increase for 6500 employees in the transportation department spanning the line from Hoboken to Buffalo. The majority of beneficiaries are clerks and junior officials.
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Scranton
Lackawanna Company
Transportation Department
Hoboken
Buffalo
Clerts
Women Replaced by Men Across Baltimore and Ohio Rail Line
Pittsburgh reports that the Baltimore and Ohio railroad will stop hiring women as stenographers clerks or telegraph operators. Auditors say women perform 30 percent less work and are less careful than men. Existing women will not be dismissed but to be replaced as vacancies occur. Telegraph operators hired during the strike are retained to avoid breach of promise.
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Pittsburg
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio
Road
Statement of the Condition of the Masonic Protective Association Insurance Company
Audit confirms the 1909 December 31 statement for the Masonic Protective Association Insurance Company located Worcester Massachusetts. The document lists capital of 1000000, assets including cash premiums interest and bonds, and liabilities with unexpired risks and maximum single risk noted. Indiana Auditor certifies the copy on file dated April 9, 191.
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Masonic Protective Association Insurance Company
Main Street
Worcester
Mass
Francis A. "Harrington
Frank CC
Harrington
le Gee Ee
PruDential Insurance Co of America Statement of Condition
Auditor of Indiana certifies the PruDential Insurance Company of America, Newark New Jersey, on December 1 1909 shown in the original statement now on file. Details include capital 2 000 00000, assets 200 643 8735, liabilities 182 554 00488, greatest one year risk 148 45000, officers John F Dryden president Edward Gray secretary, address 71 760 Broad Street Newark NJ.
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State of Indiana
Office of Auditor of State
State
State of
Indiana
Prudential Insurance Company of America
Broad Street
Newark
N. J
John F. Dryden
Edward Gray
Eeeeare
Esse
Eee
Seay J. C. Nillheimer
Auditor of State
J. C. Billheimer
J.C. Billheimer
J. C. Billheimle
J. C. Billaeimer
J. Co. Billheimer
Beal
J. C. Billhei
Alvah Rucker Announces Run for State Representative
Attorney Alvah Rucker declares candidacy for state representative in the Republican primary slated for late May. He enjoys a good reputation and broad support from Marion club members and friends.
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Alvah Rucker
Rucker
Marion Club
Statement of the County Fire Insurance Company of Philadelphia
The document records the 71st day of December 1909 financials for the County Fire Insurance Company of Philadelphia located at 110 South Fourth Street Philadelphia with capital of 400 000 dollars. It shows assets of 1 179 080 41 and liabilities totaling 545 385 438, plus notes on insurance limits and public auditor certifying the statement.
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the County Fire Insurance Company OF
Philadelphia
South Fourth Street
Charles RB
Peck
E. A. Law
Phoenix Assurance Co. Ltd of London Assets and Liabilities
Auditor's statement filed in New York as of December 31 1999 lists Phoenix Assurance Co Ltd of London with home office in London and U S deposit records. It itemizes securities cash and debts including bonds stocks and premiums and shows total U S assets around 3 398 181 05 and total liabilities 2 149 141 38 with reinsuring requirements and official seal of J C Billheimer.
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Phoenix Assurance Co., Ltd
London
Cedar Street
New York
N.Y
P. Bayard
P. Beresford
Home Office
England
U. S
Poor Uniforms For Gymnastic Drill In German Army
A Berlin letter describes the German recruits issued ragged uniforms for drills. The rags split during violent exercises and cause shameful treatment when the men fail to appear neat. Officers push for smart church parade attire, sparking public dissatisfaction.
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Berlin
Germany
Notice of Appointment of Executor for Edwin D. Bryant Estate
Thomas Taggar has duly qualified as executor of the estate of Edwin D. Bryant late of Marion County Indiana deceased. The estate is stated to be solvent. No. 9572.
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Frank O. Meier
Marion County
Edwin D. Bryant
Indiana
Thomas Taggar
Statement of the Condition of the Preferred Accident Insurance Company
State of Indiana records show the preferred accident insurer at 290 Broadway New York with capital 350000. The assets total 9 5 and liabilities stand at 1984785 46. officers listed as Kimball C Atwood president and Wilfrid C Potter secretary.
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Broadway
New York
Kimball C. Atwood
Wilfrid C. Potter
Phoenix Preferred Accident Insurance Company Statement 1910
Formal 1910 financial statement for Phoenix Preferred Accident Insurance Company dated December 31 1909 detailing capital assets liabilities and losses. It lists address 255 Woodward Street Detroit Michigan officers L O Chatfield president W H Chatfield secretary and auditor J C Billheimer with total assets 139 868 50 and total liabilities 15 107 10. The document includes market values for city of Detroit collateral and unpaid losses.
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Phoenix Preferred Accident Insurance Company
Woodward Street
Detroit
Mich. L
Chatfield
W. H. Chatfield
Ap AB
Sap Cale Bel Grace
City of Detroit, Blvd
City of Detroit
Imp
Onaway Electric L. & P. Co
Ridgely Protective Association 1909 Financial Statement
Statement of condition for the Ridgely Protective Association dated December 31 1909 with capital 100000 and total assets 301546 47. Details list bonds interest securities bank deposits and unexpired risks. Auditor J C Billheimle signs with seal. filing cites Worcester Massachusetts address 518 Main Street.
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Ridgely Protective Association
Main Street
Worcester
Massachusetts
Francis A. Harrington
Austin A. Heath
Hp NS Ees
Eneca Ee Bape
Trouble Comes Fast for Newlywed Pair
Alton Illinois April 14 Within an hour after the altar Kit Taber beat his bride She was arrested by police then drank chloroform Physicians worked over the young woman for hours before she was pronounced out of danger She asked for Kit and forgave him after police released him saying the beating was to teach her obedience
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Alton
Kit Taber
Kit
Taber
Statement of condition The Philadelphia Casualty Company 1908
The Philadelphia Casualty Company presents its December 31 1908 financials with assets totaling 1 427 180 90 and total liabilities 747 638 88. Officers Walter Le Mar Talbot president and Robert G Hazeldine secretary oversee a capital of 500 000 00 and fixed assets including mortgaged property valued at 594 450 00.
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Philadelphia Casualty Company
North Broad Street
Philadelphia
Walter le Mar Talbot
Robert G. Hazeldine
ARDY
Arket
Baume Ig
Balance Sheet Fragment From 1910 State Audit
The document shows totals for assets and liabilities with figures such as 1,185,393.70 and 2,524.67. It includes losses adjusted and not due, losses adjusted in suspense, and reserves for taxes not yet due. The auditor signs and dates the filing as April 2, 1910.
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Dlatma
Ptr
United States Health and Accident Insurance Co Capital and Assets
The United States Health and Accident Insurance Company located at 130 N. Washington St Peat Mich lists J B Pitcher as president and Pitcher as secretary. Capital is 300000. Assets include market loans bonds mortgages 247? etc total assets 724185 82 with losses resisted adjusted unadjusted and reserves shown 861480 vs 220288 22.
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Phila
UNITED STATES HEALTH &_ ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY
Washington Street
Peat Mich
J. B. Pitcher
Pitcher
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