Gilbertson Arrested Over Hidden Cash in Bankruptcy Case
Louis Gilbertson, once a Pearl Street shoe merchant, is jailed after authorities find between 33,000 and 0 in a Chicago safety deposit vault, deposited under a relative’s name. He testified of penury before Judge Dayborn in Madison, while Judge Sanborn ordered a bankruptcy reopening. Gilbertson denied concealment, claiming infancy misled his status. He likely faces prosecution.
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Lewis Gilbertson
Pearl Streat
Chicago
Qilbartsod
Dayborn
Madison
Wis
United States
Baldwin
Rafered
Bankrut
Sanborn
Gilvertzon
Inder Pal
Currency Reform Call Echoes in Cortelyou Address
Washington December 5 The annual Cortelyou address urged rapid currency reform to curb money by banks and individuals. He pressed Congress to unite on varied plans and empowered the secretary to limit banknote retirements and to break up a huge central reserve. The meeting included Senators-elect Johnson and Bankhead of Alabama.
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Awabhington
BP. C
Vortelyou
Scarehayy Cortelyou
Congress of
Vie
Yanious
Ingjon
Siso
Sevacars
Eleet Johnson and
Bankhead
Alabama
La Follette Bid Faces Favor Despite Opposition
Senator Ly allee introduces a bill directing the Interstate Commerce Commission to value broad property nationwide. Roosevelt endorsed it last summer at Indianapolis. support grew since Benatay Le Pellette began the movement. Senate committee report was blocked by opponents at a critical moment.
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Washtington
Ly Allele
Roosevelt
Tadianapolis
Benatay le Pellette
Don’t Know Much About Teddy Roosevelt Romance in D C
In Washington Dee Bie questions the president and the country’s stance. Viscount Avii responds with guarded neutrality on Roosevelt, noting strained relations are a theory of misread diplomatic conditions between America and Java.
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AOKT
Teddy
Washington, D. C
Gannope
Avii
Roosevelt
Amelie
Ubedeer
America
Javan
Harriman Sees Rithera Dawn For Railroads
Edward H Harriman chief of a major U S railroad system sees signals of renewed public confidence and anticipates a quick return to normal business as mills reopen after the initial shock. Mrs Boveck of Hoken Minn visits sister Mrs C E B Winston of 715 Pine Street for a few days.
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New York
Edward H. Harring
United
Civil War Rages Up in Goldfield
Nevad a faces a state of revolt as Governor Sparks reports no state militia in Nevada and urges federal help. Acting Secretary at War Oliver and Gen. Bell prepare to send the 20th and 22nd Infantry to Goldfield to quell riots. President Roosevelt orders Funston to hold troops in readiness to move to Nevada at once. News from Goldfield notes terror and sabotage as miners strike after owners’ terms, with Haywood guiding the union stance.
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Washington, D. CG
Dee
Sparks
Nevada
Oliver
Gen
Bell
Goldfield
Fumston
Spark
Roosevelt
Funston
Sans Pyanesseo
Goldfiak
Goldid Dunston
Twantleth
Monterey
Angel Island
Presidio
Coldfield
William Od Haywood
Federation of Ines
Hay Wood
Tata Reneerene
Silence and Secrets in Standard Oil Trust Exposed
New York report details an interview in the Saturday Evening Post where Archild active head of Standard Oil criticizes decades of silence. He claims honest commerce and legitimate profits, citing producing wells, pipe lines, tank steamers and cargo ships as evidence of enterprise and growth.
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New York
Archtivld
Standard OU
Saturday Evening Post
Oi! Trust
Standard Oi
Olely
Bank of Commerce in Kansas City Closes Its Doors
The National Bank of Commerce failed to open in Kansas City on December 5 as a notice cited a closed bank under the control of a national examiner. President Woods planned a statement while Vice President Winants blamed panic and depositor pay expectations for the trouble. Two local branches, Union Against and Stock Yards Bank of Commerce, also shut voluntarily amid fears of runs.
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Bank OF Commerce
K.C
Kansas City
National Bank of Commerce
Bradley
W. H. Woods
Winants
Bank Pai Sash
Ordea
Union Aganns
Stock Yards Bank of Commerce
Patent Bank
La Crosse National Banks Strength Confirmed
La Crosse National banks led by the Bavarian National Bank and the La Crosse National Bank report strong finances in the fifth annual call to the U S treasury. Despite nationwide stringency, La Crosse banks weathered the storm and note factory activity as a gauge of city wealth. They have not overextended cash reserves beyond the required 25 percent and plan to loan more now.
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Ta Crosse National
Batavian National Bank
la Crossa National Bank
United States Treasury
Washington
la Grosse
la Grasse
Knox boom rises from banquet in Washington
A dinner in Washington last night hosted by former Representative Joseph C. Sibley featured the Pennsylvania delegation backing Senator Knox as President Roosevelt's successor. Moore highlighted Pennsylvania’s claims to the nomination and urged Leaman as candidate while Burke spoke. Governor Stuart and Lieutenant Governor Murphy endorsed Knox with enthusiasm.
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Washington, D. C
Knox
Roosevel
Joseph C. Sibley
Pennsylvania
Coreyeis
Moore
Martin Worked lodge members in Pittsburgh scam
Wiltisn A Martin of Pittsburgh Illinois posed as a Mason to solicit arms and pled guilty to vagrancy after trying a pattern of impersonation using lodge symbols. He admitted targeting travelers and claimed loss of employment guiding a 45 day jail sentence in the county court.
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Wiltisn
A. Martin
Pittsburg
Jair
Marlin
Brindley
Martin
Sutton
Mar UN
la Crosse
Martin Aeal
John Taylor
Central Station
Sulry
Was
Springfield
Ill
Wisconsin
Jact
Havemeyer Dies of Stomach Trouble at Home
Henry O. Havemeyer president of American Sugar Refining and a leading sugar trust figure died at his Merrivale country home near Commack Long Island at 8 o'clock yesterday afternoon from an attack of acute indigestion.
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New York
Henry Co. Havemeyer
American Sugar, Refining Company
Sugar Trust
Merrivate
Commack
Long Island
Pythians Hold Convertion Here in Wisconsin
The sixth district convention of the Knights of Pythias of Wisconsin was held in La Crosse last evening at the John P. Linton lodge No. 27 hall. Grand officers from Milwaukee and other lodges attended, conferring work in the rank of page and hosting a banquet. New club rooms on the second floor nearing completion, with Major John Stevenson appointed steward to oversee operations.
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Pythias
Wisconsin
John P. Linton Lodge
Inne Bergar Building
Main Street
RS. White
Grand Lodge
Lodegs
Grand Keeper of Records and Seals
Stanley
Initiute
New Lodge
Tey
la Creuse
House Leaders Seek Simple Currency Remedy in 1907 Plan
Washington December 6 1907 currency bill details released by the House leaders under Chairman Dower of the committee on banking and currency The plan proposes a simple rapid credit system enabling national banks to issue emergency currency up to 75 percent of deposited collateral with tax rates ranging from 7 to 9 percent during the currency’s lifetime The Senate would frame the measure and then the House managers would present it as its product The aim is clarity and speed to demystify financial policy and unite support among leaders and members
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Washington
la Crosse
Britaine
Weliive
Banking and Carresage
Senate
Miles Vonunlywter
Seanad
House
Talyad
Treasury Department
Convention sites in dispute as parties seek bids
Republican national committee members seek offers for the next summer’s national convention hoping for a strong bid from a city other than Kansas City which is not favored. Denver and Indianapolis are mentioned as potential sites as Chicago’s bid lingers unresolved. Democratic figures including Joe Reilly push Denver as a destination with Tom Takgart guiding effort.
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Washington, D. C
Doe
Republican National Committee
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Ind
Chicago
Marga
Denver
Cal
Joe" Reilly
Tom’ Takgart
New York Life to Stay In Wisconsin Under New Law
Madison Wis Dec 5 The New York Life Insurance company will remain in the state and continue business, adhering to the new Wisconsin insurance law. The decision follows a favorable interpretation of the so called obnoxious Insurance laws by the attorney general, signaling continued operations in Wisconsin rather than withdrawal as seen with New York Mutual.
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Madison, Wis
New York Life Insurance Company
New York Mutual
Wisconsin
Weather Forecast Tracks Cold Wave Across Regions
The forecast indicates a cold wave with a low of 20 and high near 40 degrees, no precipitation. The coldest state was Northfield Minnesota at 10 below. Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota and surrounding areas see fall with warmer periods tonight into Friday. High pressure and cold air shift from the Mississippi valley to the south Atlantic states, cooling conditions into Friday. Pacific slope has rain and the middle to north Atlantic states report light snow.
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Northfield
Minn
Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
Mississippi Valley
Gulf
South Atlantic
dacksonyiNe
Pla
Alberta
Pacific
North Atlantic
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