Stensland Bank Collapse Linked to Chicago Losses
Chicago Examiner reports Milwaukee Avenue bank failure worsens immigrant deposits crisis. Stensland, a leading Scandinavian figure, influenced foreign investors and politics, with depositors facing partial recovery while police seek President Stensland and cashier Norherr.
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Milwaukee Avenue State Bank
Chicago
Waisa Chicago National Bank
la Grande
Stensland Bank
Stensland
Walsh
Chicago Clearing House
Stansland
Hernan Schnettier
Police
BN Riders
Murdara
Cronin Cass
Norherring
Seventy Bodies Reported From Sunken Steamship Sirio
A diver counted seventy bodies inside the sunken steamship Sirio after a collision near Cartagena Spain. A subscription drive for the victims has raised about $23,000.
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Scripps News Association
Cartagena
Spain
Lake Superior Mining Institute Opens in Copper Region
The twelfth annual meeting of the Lake Superior Mining Institute opened in Houghton with several hundred members in attendance and will run two days. This marks the first session in the copper region since 1901. A Saturday sale of homemade cakes and bread by the Methodist church ladies is planned at Grandy & Russell tent market.
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Scripps News
Houghton
Lake Superior Mining Institute
Grandy & Russell
The
Methodist Church
Michigan Republicans Meet in Detroit for State Nominees
The Michigan Republican state convention was opened at the Light Guard armory to nominate candidates for state offices and organize committees. Congressman J W Fordney of Saginaw was chosen temporary chairman. Delegates caucused earlier to set district officers and committee members. Nominations resume this afternoon with strong expectations Governor Warner will be nominated on the first ballot.
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Idcripps News Association
Detroit
Mich
Michigan
Light Guard
J. W. Fordney
Saginaw
Cass
Warner
Denver recounts cast doubt on Tramway franchise deal
The Colorado Supreme Court refused a writ to halt County Judge Lindsey who began an investigation of the May fifteenth vote that granted the Tramway company a twenty million franchise amid alleged fraud. Lindsey ordered sheriff guards to seize ballot boxes from a warehouse. guards blocked entry.
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Scripps News Association
Denver
Justice Ballet
Supreme Court
Lindsey
Neessary
Metal Workers Convene National Convention in Indianapolis
The Master Metal Workers Association and National convention are in session in Indianapolis on August 8 as delegates gather to discuss labor issues and union matters.
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Scripps News Association
Indianapolis
Master Metal Workers Association
Indictment Issued Against Standard Oil in Elkins Probe
Chicago August 8 One indictment of nineteen counts was returned against Standard Oil by a federal grand jury investigation ongoing over the past days. The charge alleges non payment of storage charges to certain railroads, giving unfair competition and violating the Elkins law.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company
Bomb hurled at St Petersburg station kills one
A bomb exploded in a crowd at the railway station in St Petersburg injuring many and killing one man as the attack sent shock through the city on August 8.
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Scripps News Association
St. Petersburg
Marketing Salem's Moss
A Salem Journal note describes a new “meas” marketed product termed the queerest in the section. Baled like hay and bright green, it draws puzzled reactions as it travels streets. The piece counters a rumor about Oregon donors supplying it.
Russia Exposition Aims to Highlight Women’s Technical Education
Minister Rosen invites Americans to attend the St Petersburg exposition on technical education of women. The event runs four months starting in November and features displays of leather, pelts, feathers, and down products.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
Rosen
St Petersburg
Total Abstainers in Convention Opens in Providence
The Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America opened its national convention in Providence with a pontifical high mass at the Cathedral celebrated by Bishop Harkins. Delegates from every state attended as government officials extended greetings, with memorial masses and public rallies planned and excursions to Newport.
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Scripps News Association
Providence
R. 1
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America
Harkins
Infantry Hall
Utter
Dyer
Newport
Japanese Pachers in Trouble Over Aleutian Raids
Japanese poachers arrested on Aleutian Island face government action. State department protests to Tokyo while Revenue Cutter Service and Justice Department prepare preventive measures and prosecutions. Attorneys general information sought on seizing schooners within three miles as piracy. Dispatch sent to American envoy in Tokyo. Atlantic City, N J Jewish Chautauqua marks 13th anniversary opening of 10th summer session with large attendance.
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Scrippe News Association
Washington
Aleutian Island
State Department
Treasurer Department
Revenue
Justice Department
Tokio
Kforippe News Association
Atlantic City
N. J
Jewish Chautauqua Society
Annual A P A Convention Sees Name Change Debate
Atlantic New Jersey August 9 The American Protestant Association holds a three day annual convention with a large attendance. A key topic is renaming the organization to avoid confusion with other groups using the initials A P A.
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Scripps News Association
Atlantic
N. J
American Protestant Association
Panama Construction Hiring Five Hundred Artisans
Scripps News Association reports an employment agent seeks five hundred skilled artisans to work in Panama. The job pays sixty five cents an hour for eight hours daily with overtime at time and a half.
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Scripps News Associaton
Chicago
Panama Canal
Panama
Lee
Marylanders Hold Reunion in Springfield Ohio
The Maryland Association of Ohio opened its annual meeting at Spring Grove Park Springfield with an unusually large turnout. Hundreds of Marylanders from across the state and former residents now in other states attend, with an estimated ten thousand people and their companions present. A business session is planned this afternoon followed by a reception this evening for Governor Warfield of Maryland Governor Harris of Ohio and Admiral Schley.
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Scripps News Association
Springfield
Maryland Association of Ohio
Spring Grove Park
Maryland
Warfield
Harris
Ohio
Schley
Maine Grocers Begin First Annual State Convention
The grocers and general merchants of Maine start their first annual convention under the National Association of Retail Grocers. The three day event celebrates Congress passage of the Pure Food Law with a grand Portland picnic on Long Island.
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Scripps News Association
Portland
Maine
National Association of Retail Grocers
United States
Forday
Long Island
Citizens Must Pay Damage Ordered in Russo-Polish Regions
The governor general demands that inhabitants of towns with robbed post offices and burned government stores compensate for all damages in the future. Refusal to contribute or cover losses will lead to three months imprisonment.
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Scripps News Association
Warsaw
Rus
Gangral
Jordan Family Reunion in Mariaville Maine
Several hundred Jordan family members attend the annual reunion in Mariaville at Charles Blacks grave hosted by Mr and Mrs Black with extensive preparations for the event.
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Scripps News Association
Mariaville
Jordan
Charles Black
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