Insurance Firms Happy Over Wisconsin Law Defeat
In Madison on November 13, insurance company leaders celebrate Herman Ekern’s defeat as the speaker of the assembly. They plan to push changes to Wisconsin insurance statutes to allow broader business with agents from the life insurance sector indicating a rollback of objectionable features. Robert Lynn Cox of the Insurance Presidents' association signals a wholesale retracement of the laws and expectations that all companies will return with preferred adjustments.
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Madison
Wis
Herman Ekern
Assembly
Wisconsin
Ekern
Robert Lynn Cox
Insurance Presidents’ Association of New York
Mr. Cox
Sudden Death of Bank Examiner in Carroll
Carroll Iowa Nov 15 a second tragedy tied to the failed First National Bank of Carroll reports the death of national bank examiner E B Shaw of West Union. He was found dying in his hotel room at 8 am after being stricken the night before while undressing to retire.
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Carroll
First National Bank of
W. L. Culbertson
National Bank Examiner
E. B. Shaw
West Union
Iowa
Standard Oil to Open Bayway Refineries in New Jersey
The Standard Oil company plans to open on January 1 a secret refinery near Broadway, Bayway Refineries Company, promising the world’s largest capacity. Over 5,000 workers expect immediate employment, with more than 10,000 skilled and common laborers projected for long term work, eclipsing Gary’s steel city on Lake Michigan.
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New York
Standard Oil Company
Broadway
Bayway Refineries Company
Gary
Steel Trust
Lake Michigan
Illinois Central Plans 20 Million Refunding Bonds Sale
The Illinois Central Railroad sold 20 million dollars in refunding bonds through Kuhn Loeb & Co. The issue was authorized by stockholders and directors and will fund improvements and equipment already purchased. Bonds were sold at 98 with strong demand from savings banks. Total authorized bonds reach 110.6 million, with 58 million reserved to redeem underlying lines.
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New York
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Crew Rescues Four From Glen After Twelve Hours At Sea
Four sailors aboard the yacht Glen were rescued by the crew after twelve hours in high seas off Fifty second street Chicago. The party of five had sailed from the Great Lakes toward Florida via the St Lawrence before heavy waves and winds left them helpless and adrift.
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Chicago
Glen
Great Lakes
St. Lawrence
Florida
Fifty-second Street
Judge Fines Man in Street Harassment Case
In St Louis on November 12 Judge Daniel O'Connell Tracey fined Harry C. Wood of Seymour Indiana $1000 on charges by Mrs C T Schroeder and 14 year old Gertie Purcell for accosting them with insulting language in the street near their homes. The judge said he is determined to rid the city of mashers.
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ST. Louis
Daniel O'Connell Tracey
Harry C. Wood
Seymour
Ind
C. T. Schroeder
Gertie Purcell
Wood
Tracey
Justice Department Seeks U S Supreme Court Certiorari
Attorney General Bonaparte announced after twelve hours of talks at the Department of Justice that an application would be filed with the Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari when it reopens on Monday November 30.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
Bonaparte
Supreme Court of the United States
Venezuelan ports ready for any attack after tensions with Holland
President Castro has ordered strengthened defenses at La Guayra and other Venezuelan ports. Seacoast batteries were inspected and overhauled with new guns mounted to deter potential hostilities, despite no expected conflict.
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LA Guayra
Venezuela
Holland
Castro
Venezuelan
Gotch and Hackenschmidt Open Talks for March Match
Frank Gotch and Hackenschmidt the Russian Lion met in London and began negotiations for another bout, likely to be held in March. Commentators note the prohibition state rule and comment on appetite for further challenges.
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London
Frank Gotch
Hackenschmidt
St Peter Hails Governor Johnson in Biennial Celebration
The village of St Peter Minnesota marks a holiday in schools and townwide celebration for John A Johnson the democratic governor of a republican state. Large crowds welcome the governor and his party as the town honors him during the biennial event.
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ST. Peter, Minn
St. Peter
John A. Johnson
Former Alaska miner kills self after tossing funds
Albert Berger, a former Alaska miner, died by his own hand at Canyon Ferry on Tuesday night after shoving $2,000 in post office money orders payable to himself into a store cash drawer. He claimed the money was government funds and that others would quarrel over it after his death.
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Helena Mont
Albert Berger
Alaska
Canyon Ferry
Tramp or Champion Pedestrian Debate Cited
A New York World quote captures a man torn between being jailed as a tramp and praised as a champion pedestrian with bouquets in some places. The remark highlights conflicting public labels faced by the individual.
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New York World
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