Walsh's banking empire collapses amid railroad schemes
The Walsh network grew from quarry bonds to railroad finance using Chicago National and Home Savings deposits as collateral. Regulators demanded removal of unsafe securities as the clearing houses debated a receivership, ultimately deciding to close the Walsh banks to prevent a panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsh Companion
Chicago National
Walsh
Atele Auidityr
Indienda
Wie Moore
W. H. Moore
Moores
Chicago National Bank
Chiaxe National
O'Clook
Walsh Bar
Whish
Walah
Huat Banking
Chicago
Juan Waa
National Bank
Hunt
Afr. Walsh
Clearing House
Association
Walsh Lanka
Naming a New Lake Steamship by Sun Readers
Readers are invited to name a new lake steamship built by Indiana Transportation Company for Chicago to Michigan City service. Prizes total 252 dollars for top names and a two-person cruise. entries via coupon to Marine Editor, The Sun, Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Transportation Company
Totedo
Chicago
Michigan City
Sun
Atramer
NEW &Stbegs Steamship Sun
Thieves Break Into Homes on Monday Night
Sneak thieves raided several residences and a store, entering by broken windows. George Schmidt and Nelson Madison areas reported break ins with valuables untouched. A Massachusetts Avenue location noted missing cash, cigars, and supplies. windows damaged at three nearby properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schmidt
Liv Wldridge-sly
Lemiere
Mr. Schmidt
Uney
Nelson Madison
al Montcalmst
Harry Cawans
Massachuuettmave
Republicans Plan Love Feast to Regroup State Committee
Republican state central committee members gathered at the English hotel in Indianapolis to praise the last campaign and set dates for district meetings and a January reorganization. The January 18 love feast aims to unite factions while planning for the state chairmanship contest and possible support for Vice President Fairbanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stute Central Comittee
Momlay
Claywoo
Congress
W. Fairbanks
James I. Goodrich
Jan WR
Engiteh Hovel
Indianapolis
Vetoed ordinance battle marks council year end
City council members faced retirement as Mayor Holtzmann’s veto of a pay raise to 31 dollars per year was overridden by one vote. Debate raged over prohibiting public dances near entrances and limiting statute distances around churches and schools. An ordinance to regulate boulevard driving passed unanimously along with new treasurer Oliver Ensley and a bond detailing multiple signatories. The session closed with cheers for Councilman Bogarty amid partisan banter.
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Inez
Merting
John W. Holtzmann
Andrew H. Wah
Holtzman Demschat
Albert Li
Uni
Codwell
Joseph Vasper
Casper and
Fishbick
Moriarty
Olver P. Ensley
Micholas Ensley
Charles C Perry
William Schoppenmbhurst
Legi
Piercson
Kenry Victor
Henry C. Adame
Thomas A. Wynne
Henry W. Lawrence
William L. Taylor
Frank M. Millikan
Oliver M. Thornberg
Sterling BR. Holt
V. Hendrickson
Henry Coburn
Lynn B. MiBkun
Christian FH
Watermal Henry
Manafed
William le. Migenna
Armin
J. Koehne
Anthony Harmon
Andrew Hagen
dJoim Wijkstetter
E. Baker
Archibald A. Young
Wing Bogarty
Casper
Ocanfon
Wif Thy Wo
Council
Ees
Crushed Between Cars Injures Vandalla brakeman
O. B. Weat a Vandalla railroad brakeman was crushed between two railroad cars at Kenneky-ay and the Vandalla tracks Tuesday morning. He suffered a broken right arm and possible internal injuries, was taken to St Vincent's Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Weat
Vandala
Whs Berioluly
Beine
Kenneky-ay
Vandalla
Weat
Laker
Vincent
Latghtin
Friends honor Shoemarker Jol Shoemaker funeral in Tennessee
The funeral for Jol Shoemaker was held at the residence in Tennessee with many friends and relatives traveling from India and Kentucky. Reverend Joshua Stansfield led the service, and pallbearers were men who had known the deceased. The burial at Miows HUD Cemetery was private and under the care of the Micisat Lindmarké Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jol
Variand
Paleite
Teed
Burke Ac Miows
Indiana Railroad Commission Pushes Carrier Queries to State Firms
The Indiana Railroad Commission seeks views from carriers and shippers on enforcement of laws governing freight charges and bills of lading. It asks for comment by June 1 and proposes a uniform Indiana bill of lading to clarify liability and prohibit charging higher rates for short hauls.
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Indiana Railroad Commission
Indiana
Ratirniteds
Companive
Wetton MH
Garriots
Carters
Lawyers Brawl in Court Ends With Fines and Foi
In Peru Indiana on December 19 Justice Drakes court saw a dispute between attorneys Arthur Wilson and Willim Farrar after a Teplevin case. The quarrel led to a fight in which both men sustained injuries. Wilson paid a fine immediately while Farrar will face trial.
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Peru
Ind
Drakes Court
Arthur Wilson
Willim &. Barrar
Wilson
Farrar
Telephone club formed by Central Uniay Tel ephone Co
Employees of the Central Union Telephone Company organize a club planning a pole erection in Illinois and Ohio with telephones and cables for instructional lectures by company engineers. Membership unpaid, officers elected include Ke. Bugsella as president and BK. Bates as vice president. Two social meetings monthly for wives and families. classes on Friday nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Uniay Telephone Company
Mlinois
Ohio
Ke. ‘T. Bugsella
BK. K. Bates
Willa
Aug. Greene
Hsters
Cuticura Remedies Help Woman End Eczema Suffering
True story from Woods Cross Utah details a three year eczema ordeal on face neck and arms. After trying various treatments the writer credits Cuticura and its Resolvent Soap and Ointment for relief and long term improvement, praising the products endorsed by her mother and shared in a May 15 1905 testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizale Ellis
Woods Cross
Utah
Charity Aims to Help Needy at Christmas
Mr and Mrs J A Sweetman mourn their two children and visit Geo Tusk at 1439 Deloss street finding eight deplorable conditions. Rusk once a streetcar motorman is paralyzed, leaving a wife and two children. The Sweetmans plan a memorable Christmas at the Rusks home with clothes and a basket of provisions already provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Sweetman
Geo. Tusk
Deloss Street
Rusk
Sweetman
Kidnapping Strikes Butte Miner Tension in 1900s
In Butte Colorado December 19 T B Crowe of Denver linked to the Western Mine Owners Association was forcibly abducted from a hotel by a Butte Miners Union faction. He was driven out of town and warned not to return to Colorado after an initial beating as officers watched without intervening. The assailants directed the driver to bill the fare to unnamed authorities.
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Scrippe-McHae Preee
Butte
Mont
T. B. Crowe
Denver
Weaterh
Butte Miners’ Union
Colorado
Hutte 47
Three Die In Premature Dynamite Blast
A blast at a dynamite site in New York killed three people and injured at least ten this morning. Authorities described the incident as a premature detonation at a nineteenth century site linked to demolition work. Investigators are examining the scene and coordinating with local police and safety officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merippn- McRae
New York
Derik
Baltimore Arrives as Gunboat Baltimore Lands at Woosung
Consol General Rodgers reports the cruiser Baltimore reached Woosung to protect Americans and foreigners. Captain Nathan Bargent commands, a former aide to Admiral Dewey. The dispatch notes the ship arrived this morning and the two warships are landed for protection amid unsettled conditions in the Shanghai area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Scrippa-McRee Preas Association
Washington
Consol
Cure for Baby Itching Humor Promoted by Cuticara Remedies
Mrs. A Dezg wiley of Smithville New Jersey endorses Cuticara for skin and scalp itch. She reports rapid relief for her child and recommends warm baths with Cuticara Soap and gentle anointings with Cuticara Ointment for instant comfort and better sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticara
Aliee Dezgwiley
Smithville
Steamer Andes Due Berippe-Mchine Preax Ansoriation
Newport News reports the steamship Andes missing after arriving from Guants Venezuela. The vessel and its crew of unknown number were days overdue, with authorities stating it was due yesterday and searches continue for the Germann steamer and its men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berippe-Mchine
Newport News
Andes
Guants
Venezuela
Yeatertay
Boy 15 Real Hero Sacrifice Moves Desk Sergeant
Two brothers, aged 11 and 6, appeared before Denk Sergt Leonard Crane to obtain coats funded by Saka Co. Only one coat could be given. The older boy offered his coat to his younger brother, saying he is older and can work. The act moved Crane who sought help to supply the older boy. Their widowed mother supports the family with difficulty at 51s TY, Me-Carty-at.
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Denk Sergt
Leonard Crane
Couta
Saka & Co
Christ
Gite
Na Jobo
Dilhe Vertil
Rimecuf
Serge
Crane
Urat
Wadsworth for Speaker Move Shocks New York Politics
New York politics feature a midnight announcement claiming Gov. Hughes favors James W. Wadsworth Jr. and that President Roosevelt may back the plan. The move signals a major internal shift in party dynamics as Wadsworth, tied to Congressman Wadsworth and the late Secretary Day, becomes a central figure in the Speakership jockeying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seripype
McAhe Press Avec
New York
Higsinn
James W. Wadsworth, Jr
Wadsworth
Secretary
Rigelt
Ang Uis
California Wabash Tourist Sleeper to Los Angeles
A stationary train offer from St Louis departs daily at 10 15 p.m with 90 day passes and sleeper service to Los Angeles. The California Enclusively flat class tour under Union Pacific Northwestern nine departs Chicago on Wednesdays in February and March with all fare meals and expenses included. Routes and itineraries available on request through Clark and Wabash offices.
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Southern California
Los Angeles
Pullman
Chicago
Union Pacife & Northwestern
Mrecwr
Cincinnaty
Theaigt
St. Louis
Union Pacific
Northwestern Nine
Maraget
Clark
Cricage
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Homme
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Afr
India
Waleh
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Vandalis
Walsh Coalields
Moore Group
Chicago & Eastern Tik Eats
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Republican Party
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HBO
the Sun
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Success
Evansville
Bloomington
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Petre Haute
Shelbyvile
Muncie
Crawfordsville
Marion
Fort Wayne
South Bend
Plymouth
George A. Cunningham
Shetter
Harry C. Start
John ©. Zalaul
H. Bastey
Carl W. Ridtiit
J. L. Moorman
Ourteenth
Palrbanks
Veto
Emaner
Central Union
Eczema
Quddeline
Scott
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
New York City
Hood
Neuten
Indiana Marble and Granite Works
Delaware
Main, MD
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