13 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1905
Page
1
Orders taken for men's and ladies' suits with samples to review before ordering. French dry cleaning and pressing available. Goods called for and delivered by J. A. Hinton at 725 Mass. St.
John K. Gare, actuary for the Prudential Insurance Co of America, testifies in the New York life insurance investigation. He cites 893,000 in additional benefits paid on death after policy issue, 227,000,000 in premiums and 11,500,000 in earnings outside premiums. He notes roughly 92,000,000 paid to policyholders and 13,000,060 in expenses excluding policy payouts.
Federal grand jury returns an indictment against the Chicago and Alton railroad company and former officers John Wm Faithorn and J A Wana for allegedly granting rebates to Schwarzschild and Salzberger packing firm and for free transport to its employees. Case stems from testimonies by B S Casey, with prior guilty pleas by four packing house employees. Rebates cited include per car refunds on dressed beef shipments from Kansas City to eastern ports in 1903 and 1904 and passenger fare refunds totaling 3500 for officers and agents between 1903 and 1904.
St Petersburg and Riga reports detail brief cable restoration amid threats of strikes. Witte retains a fighting chance to steer through obstacles. Poland seeks autonomy with own parliament and reforms. Insurgent activity in Riga cited. troops dispatched. New York trustees name Peabody president of Mutual Life. salary set at 50000.
George W. Perkins resigned as president and chairman of the finance committees of New York Life Insurance. Alexander E. Orr was elected to succeed him. Orr, a retired New York merchant, also serves as vice president of the rapid transit commission.
Powder works in Birmingham Alabama exploded today while mixing powder at the Du Pont factory. Five workers were killed in the blast and disintegration, with debris scattering over the area. Authorities launch inquiry into the accidental accident at the facility.
An 19th century selffocused prayer requests protection for counties Middlesex and Essex and asks for debts and voyages to be settled. In court today the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe road case against Lecompton was tried and submitted, Lane appeal heard, and Byron vs Byron divorce in progress. Advertisements invite combs at Raymond's, Christmnd reflections at Bay jwond’s, and Bosse Sparks & Co. poetry notations and shop items appear amid listings.
Washington December 13 Secretary Bonaparte issues a mild letter to Midshipman Meriwether in which he notes the disobedience and passions that troubled him but preserves his status as a member of the Navy. The court's merciful sentence is cited as life useful to the country is hoped to atone for past faults.
Washington D C December 13 The house committee on territories named Hamilton Brick Powers Mann of Tennessee and Lloyd as a sub committee to study bills admitting four territories as two states A senator introduced an amendment to bar liquor sales in the proposed state created by Oklahoma and Indian Territory for twenty one years pending constitutional changes allowing equal traffic
Secretary Shaw forwards the comptroller of the treasury reply to Senator Tillman’s resolution seeking disclosures on bank reports of political contributions. About 100000 reports exist. the comptroller cannot inspect all but expects no contributions for political purposes since 1391, with one or two exceptions showing small sums and no detail.
Editorial notes the Burton and Mitchell cases, citing section 1742 and possible two year maximum, with implications for U.S. Senate expulsion. Washington dispatches say action unlikely. impeachment precedents and the Senate’s role in judging its members are debated. Delay may shift successor selection nearer voters amid appeals and legal scrutiny.
A fragment recounts private letters about wealthy Americans in a sensational gilded society book titled Facts and Fanies. It notes pompous millionaires and “good victims” and mentions Celene Mann of Town Topics and Hat's Weekly owners amid publicity. Also includes assorted small classifieds and ads for domestic help and shop offerings from Wiedemann's and Mehnnlev's.
Otto Fischer visits Topeka on business and many Topeka and Lawrence residents travel for meetings, visits, and social events. The column lists numerous individuals from Baldwin, Eudora, Iola, Topeka, Lake View, and surrounding towns in Kansas, detailing errands, visits, dances, weddings, and club meetings through the day. It notes upcomings such as a Kansas City trip, a Sigma Nu dance, and a Christmas literary league gathering, with mentions of guests from Chicago, Warr en PA, and St Joseph MO.
The article centers on Newman Erb who allegedly outmaneuvered J P Morgan through a scheme involving the Pere Marquette system and a syndicate connected to Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton. It names Morris Sternberger, Fred Prince, and others, sketches Erb’s career, and notes historic railroad entanglements and wealth estimates.
Local shop announces closing out of millinery stock at cost with discounts on trim hats ribbons and accessories starting Saturday December 2. Also notes a dime tea by the Baptist church Ladies Aid tomorrow and listings for meat market and various city notices and ads.
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