Insurgency in California Gubernatorial Race Emerges
In San Francisco and across the state, insurgent sentiment grows against railroads and political machines. Hiram W. Johnson leads the push for a people driven campaign for governor, backed by Roosevelt and Pinchot, with heavy stump activity and extensive travel.
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San Francisco
Cal
California
Southern Pacific Railway
Heney
Abe Ruef
Roosevelt
Gifford Pinchot
Railroad and System Press
Hiram W. Johnson
Johnson
State of
Southern Pacific Railroad
Wm. F. Herrin
Johnson Lars
Blanchard Hall
Los Angeles
Oyster Bay
Henney
Rangevelt
Gifford Pinehar
Wm. Kent
Congress
Duncan McKinlay
Dyed whiskers fool immigration officials at Ellis Island
Aug. 17 New York A 70 year old man Morris Lukowsky faced deportation to Russia after he arrived at Ellis Island and was found to be too poor to enter. Officials noted he had dyed his white hair and beard blue to appear younger but hair dye failed to mask age.
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New York
Morris Lukowsky
Russia
Ellis Island
Lemons Dumped From Lap After Shipment to Antwerp
A New York report says the steamer Lap saved for Antwerp carried 20 million lemons but the crew dumped them due to ripe spoilage. The consignment was sent to a commission merchant who would not accept it because of condition.
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New York
Antwerp
Pretty Actress Strikes Shoals in Broadway Tragedy
New York August 17 Beautiful Bessie Footie niece of former president William H Newman of the New York Central died recently in New York. She rose from Texas stock work to a leading position in the Harvest Moon company founded by Augustus Thomas. Her stage lure and high praise for her contralto voice are noted as her career declined after years of reverses and family disapproval. She died at 27 after a turbulent life on the boards.
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New York
Bessie ‘Footie
Presi
Dent William H. Newman
New York Central Railroad
Texas
Broadway
Stze
Inventor displays powderless electric machine gun
Staten Island August 17 Frederick B Bangerter shows a powderless electric gun claim it shoots three eighth inch bullets over a mile with no recoil allowing aim in any direction while bullets melt pine targets in minutes. He says future designs mount on autos with armor and a 120 horsepower engine powers both gun and car.
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Bangerter
Reward Hinted in London Murders Sparks Inquiry
Inspector Jacks discusses two recent killings with the Home Secretary as London postings announce a one thousand pound reward for the murderers of Hamilton Fynes or Richard Vanderpole. Officials wonder who sparked the reward and whether foreign involvement influenced the decision.
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London
Hamilton Fynes
Richard Vanderpole
Inspector Jacks
Home Office
Jacks
Edward Bransome
Home Secretary
Mr. Jacks
Scotland Yard
Seathind Yard
Foreign Office
Statement of the Phoenix Insurance Company 1909 balance sheet
Indiana state auditor confirms the Phoenix Insurance Company of Hartford Connecticut had 2 million capital paid up and assets including cash stocks and real estate as of December 31 1909. The report notes reserves for contingencies and reinsurance and lists largest risk amounts. Audited by J C Billheimer Indiana Auditor of State on March 7 1910 with official seal.
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State of Indiana
Office of Auditor of State
State of
Indiana
J. C. Billheimer
Auditor of State
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J.C. Bilgheimer
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J. C. Billaeimer
Office of Auditor
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Auditet of State
North American Accident Insurance Company Statement 1910
Auditor notes the insurer's balance sheet as of December 12 1910 showing assets totaling $672 738 34 and liabilities of $26 908 178 20. Capital stock $200 000 and various bonds mortgages and loans support reserves. Policy losses unadjusted and reserves listed with the greatest risk exposure at $30 000.
Audited financial statement of Old Colony Insurance Co
Auditor of State reports the companies capital stock, bonds, real estate, cash, and loans, with market values and losses details as of December 31, 19. The document itemizes losses adjusted and suspended, outstanding risks, and specifies the auditor’s official seal and signature.
Pelican Assurance L. P. financial statement details
The report for Pelican Assurance L. P. shows capital of 200,000 with cash on hand and in agents' hands 52,070 3 and various assets including municipal and railroad bonds. Debts secured and premiums due amount to 853,542 and 192,900 respectively, with interest accrued 37,300 and losses adjusted and unadjusted totaling 21,934 and 220,575 in outstanding risks.
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City of Boston
City
Newport
Ford
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Ewes
Providence Washington Insurance Co. Capital and Assets Listing
The Providence Washington Insurance Co. lists its capital at 500,000 with assets totaling multiple figures including bills receivable 180,2007 and 1,701,766 in securities and other items. Directors RB I J. B. Branch president and A. G. Beals secretary noted. Losses adjusted and due 52,089 01.
Prussian National Insurance Co Statement of Assets and Capital
The Prussian National Insurance Co with home office in Stettin lists capital at 2 52 250 000 and 562 500 00 in assets held in the United States including agents debits 1 489 455 00 and 197 201 71 and bonds 16 632 05 totaling 1 763 092 58 Losses adjusted and not due 36 724 01 losses unadjusted 69 323 26 total 1 022 073 20 as of December 31 1900 per Indiana Auditor of State filing confirming original statement on file in this office.
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Ocean Accident & Guarantee Corporation US deposits
United States branch details its London head office and New York City address. Oscar Ising is general manager. The US deposit totals 250,000 with assets including government, state and municipal bonds, railroad bonds, and mortgages. Other securities and reserves are listed with various outstanding risks and contingencies.
Fragmentary Real Estate and Bond Market Snippet
Fragmentary OCR notes describe real estate unencumbered and bonds including state county and municipal bonds, railroad bonds and other market value figures. It mentions bearing interest rates, secured loans, and accrued interest, with references to railroad and other stocks.
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Hartford Bank
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Furore
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Stapleton
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Gerter
America
Smith
Howard
Sir Edward
Mr. Smith
Japan
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Air
Ance Company
Hartford, Conn
D. W. C. Skilton
John B. Knox
Thomas C. Temple
Belston
Metiy
Phoenix Mutual Life
Pearl Street
Hartford
Conn
Cident Insurance
John M. Holcombe
Silas H. Cornwell
la Salle Street
Chicago, Il
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A. E. Forrest
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Old Colony Insurance Co
Milk Street
Boston
Massachusetts
Ransom B. Fuller
Charles D. Hodges
Pelican Assurance
Cedar Street
L. P. Bayard
A. D. Irveng
Ijr
Providence
Ington Insurance Co
No. 20
Market Square
Providence, RB
J. B. Branch
A. G. Beals
Beal
J. C Billheimm
United States
Chicago
Stettin
Germany
Harold W. Letton
The
Ocean Accident & Guarantee Corporation, Ltd
England
50 Street
New York City
N. Y
Oscar Ising
Gen
John
Orient Insurance
Trinity Street
Archibald G. McIlwaine, Jr
Henry W. Gray, Jr
Charles E. Cox
Western Dept
Pacific Mutual Life
Sixth and
Olive
Los Amgelea
George S. Cochran
C L D. Moors
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