Marion Breaks Into Literary Belt
Marion Indiana author Cora Bennett Stephenson behind The Hand of God, a historical romance about Samson and Delilah, sees rising sales, multiple editions, and strong praise from critics and readers. She reports a new modern novel near completion and attracts major publishers interested in a realistic, socially aware follow up.
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Cora Bennett Stephenson
Hoosier
Samson and
Delilah
Marion
Ind
Parry Company Sued Over Selden Patents
The Columbia Motor Car Company of Hartford Connecticut and George B Seton filed a federal suit yesterday against Parry Motor Company of Indianapolis alleging infringement of the Selden patent. Plaintiffs seek damages equal to Parry’s profits and an injunction prohibiting sale or manufacture of Selden engine equipped machines, targeting other automakers lacking rights to the patent.
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Columbia Motor Car Company
Hartford, Conn
George B. Seton
Parry Motor Com
Parry Company
Lew P Sharp Stricken by Paralyzing Exposure at Brewery
Lew P Sharp, a government tax collector in Fort Wayne, Ind, is reported to be in complete paralysis of the motor nerves in his arms and legs after exposure in a cooling vat at the Berghoff brewery. He attempted to free a stuck key and kept it in his possession, causing his system to chill severely. he is improving but remains seriously ill.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Lew P. Sharp
Berghoff Brewery
Box Kite Inventor Sues Wright Bros in Patent Case
In Cincinnati on April 20 Charles Lamsor of Pasadena California filed suit in the U S circuit court to enjoin the Wright brothers from further aeroplane manufacturing alleging infringement of his box kite patent claiming their machine uses his box like idea and acts to restrain their business.
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Cincinnati
Wright Brothers
United States
Charles Lamsor
Pasadena
Cal
Insurance Rates May Be Examined
Insurance rates may be investigated by the Indianapolis Trade Association if the recommendation of Richard Lieber the chairman of the insurance committee of Mayor Shank s advisory commission is adopted. Mr Lieber advised that the investigation be made. The association meeting in the Board of Trade building elected W J Doby as general manager.
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Indianapolis Trade Association
Richard Lieber
Insurance Committee of Mayor
Shank
Lieber
Board of Trade
W. J. Doby
Detroit Store Fire Destroys Stock In Seven-Story Department
Fire at Hunter & Hunter department store in downtown Detroit burned aggressively overnight and continued into today. The seven story building suffered about 400000 dollars in losses as stock was destroyed and nearby structures faced threat from the blaze.
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Department Store
City Hall to Get Its New Elevators
A permit to install three electrical elevators in the new city hall was taken out yesterday by the Otis Elevator company of Indianapolis. The freight elevator and the two passenger elevators will cost $9,000.
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New
City Hall
Otis Elevator Company of
Indianapolis
Teter Transfers to Chicago Indy Route After Funeral
Ralph Teter son-in-law of the late John B Emerson who was murdered here weeks ago has been moved from the railway mail service at Spokane to a run between Indianapolis and Chicago. He visited Indianapolis for his father-in-law’s funeral and decided to settle there. He began his new trip today.
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B. Emerson
Spokane
Waek
Indianapolis
Chicago
Forest fires burn near Cable and Drummond area
Forest fires swept a large section of Hixvened county from Cable to Drummond destroying lumber valued at 500000. Settlers battled the blazes for sixteen hours as fires, set along the Omaha road, raged until they were slowed by a fall of snow and rain yesterday.
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Cable
Wis
Hixvened
Drummond
Omaha Road
Lock boxes to be increased to ease post office demand
Postmaster Bryson reports a shortage of lock boxes over the last two weeks. The local office considers installing two hundred more boxes, raising the total from 520. This expansion could require removing part of a marble arch and close three Sunday delivery windows.
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Post Office
Bryson
Man Sues For $100000 Over Car Collision Injury
Charles H. B. Frank, a prominent Elkhart businessman, sues the Chicago Lake Shore and South Bend railway for $100,000 claiming a collision with an excavation caused him to be thrown from a car. He suffered a broken back and paralysis.
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Elkhart
Chicago, Lake Shore & South Bend Railway
Ten Girls Killed in Budapest Boiler Burst
A boiler explosion at a Szegeden match factory yesterday killed ten girls and a man and left twenty injured. The incident occurred in the factory setting early in the morning, with rescue services rushing to the scene. Local authorities launched an investigation into the blast and safety standards.
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Budaphs
Szegeden
Cruelty Charges At New York Detention Stations
Immigrants detained at Hoffman and Swinburne Islands in New York Bay face cruelty investigations led by Port Health Officer Dr. Doty under Gov. Hughes. Reports allege systematic brutality toward adults and infants, poor food, and harsh labor. Women reportedly forced to share rooms with men amid alleged mismanagement.
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Hoffman and
Swinburne Islands
New York Bay
Doty
Statement of the Condition Illinois Surety Company Chicago
A financial report detailing the condition of Illinois Surety Company located at 206 La Salle Street Chicago Illinois including assets liabilities and capital as filed for regulatory review in the state market authority. The document lists balance sheet items schedules and notes reflecting the insurer's solvency and financial position.
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la Salle Street
Chicago, IL
Chicago
Liverpool London and Globe Insurance Co. Statement
A. J. Hopkins president with H. W. Watkins secretary delivers a 1909 financial statement. Capital $250,000. total assets $547,536.56 in U S and $300,000 in U K deposits. Liabilities include losses unadjusted $30,578.62 and reinsurance needs $144,742.00. Auditor C. Billheimer certifies accuracy as of December 31, 1909, with signatures from company officers.
Loyal Protective Insurance Company balance sheet details
The Loyal Protective Insurance Company of Boston lists deposit figures, capital, paid up capital, and assets as of December 31 1909 with liabilities totaling 121 091 30. Officers listed include S Augustus Allex as president and Francis R Parks as secretary.
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Loyal Protective Insurance Company
Boylston Street
Boston
Mass
Augustus Allex
Francis R. Parks
Maxwell Plant to Increase Output at Newcastle Factory
After a visit by Ben Briscoe J D Maxwell of Offarrytown and Mr Satterly Morgan relative in law to J Pierpont Morgan a plan is set to boost tech force at the Maxwell Briscoe Motor Company plant in Newcastle to 5000 workers and to produce 25600 machines next year.
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Newcastle
Ind
Ben Briscoe
J. D. Maxwell
Offarrytown
N. Y
Mr. Satterly
J. Pierpont Morgan
Maxwell-Briscoe Motor Company
Manhattan Life Insurance Company assets and liabilities report
The Indiana state auditor notes the Manhattan Life Insurance Company with offices at Broadway New York reports total assets of 21 280 616 and total liabilities 18 003 823. The balance includes real estate mortgages bonds stocks and annuities with reserves and legal provisions. Officials listed include Henry B Stokes president and M W Torrey secretary.
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Broadway
New York City
Henry B. Stokes
M. W. Torrey
Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Company Financial Statement
The Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Company based at 150 Jefferson Avenue Detroit has capital up to 250,000 dollars. Cash on hand and with agents totals 180,260.87, real estate 187,370.52, bonds 25,000, loans on collateral 20,000, debts secured 1,573,783.18, premiums receivable 125,911, other securities 198,160,055.93, present value of claims under installment policies 859,610.04, other policy claims 70,699.75, legal reserves 10,370,648.25, total assets 10,584,553.56. The greatest amount in any one field is 10,000.00. Auditor J. Billheimer notes the figures and seals the report dated March 7, 1810.
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Chicago
City of
North
Arbsigny
Norfolk
Ceee Ee
Aes
State of
Indiana
Office of Auditor of State
Deal
C. Billheimer
Auditor of State
Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Company
Jefferson Avenue
Detroit
Mich
O. R. Looker
A. F. Moore
Wwe
Renner
Compategy Kenau
VAIUE
Eee
Pale Taht Traction Co
Iesb Tone
United States
D.C
Municipal &Ion
Manitoba
Losses Adjusted and Pending Proof in Policy Ledger
Losses adjusted and not due or unduly delayed. losses in suspense awaiting further proof. Dividends and bonuses to policy-holders payable in TEES YE ON EE NIE WET. Company No. 2 reports legal reserves and total liabilities of 251,213,384.00 and 465,060,000.00 respectively, with 2,588,410.83 in other figures.
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Aeaseeseees
Peceweeass
Millers National Insurance Company Statement 1909
The document presents Millers National Insurance Company at 205 La Salle Street Chicago with officers N. C. H. Seybt president and M. A. Reynolds. It lists permanent fund, bonds, mortgages, and securities with total assets of 1,688,117.88 and total liabilities plus reserves of 651,436.67. The greatest single risk is 650,000.00, on the state auditor's March 7 filing.
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The
Millers National Insurance Company
la Salle Street
Chicago
N. C
H. Seybt
M. A. Reynolds
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Blutomobile
Selden
Sues Wright
Mick
Hunter & Hunter
Teter
Ralph Teter
John
S&s S&b
BLISS
SWAIN
Wisconsin
South Bend
Charles HB. Frank
I. & C. Traction Co
Rushville
Connersville
New York
Kind
Vine
Illinois Surety Company
Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance Co
A. J. Hopkins
H. W. Watkins
William Street
Liverpool
Eng
A. J. Dent
Henry W. Eaton
J. 8. Spann & Co., Inc
U. K
U. S
Ee Ever Ee
State of Indiana, Office of Auditor of State
Life Insurance Company of Virginia
Richmond, Va
J. G. Walker
T. WM. Pemberton
L. T. Rogerson
B. Harris
Orginal
Beal
Ance Co
C. H
Apri Decatur, Ill
Bloomingdale
K. G. Alexander
Chicago, Nl
A. F. Shaw
Home Office
London
CU. Ss
Agenta
State of Indiana
J. C. Billheimer
State
Office of Auditor of
J. Cc. Billheimer
Maxwell
E. Werhinstes St
States Branch OF the
London Guarantee and Accident
F. W. Lawson
L Mgr
England
Credit Department
and Ned
J. Cc. Billabimhhe
Manhattan Life Insurance Company
Aeae
ONG
Woscessenseves
J. Billhsimer
Stata
Pittsburger
Pittsburg, Pa
Swift
Vogue
N. Pennsylvanis
Metropolitan Life Insurance
State of New York Stock Company
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
No. 1
Madison Avenue
City of New York
State of New York
John R. Hexeman
Jamines & Roberts
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