Bogus pay checks fleece Indiana oil region
A Despatch from Van Buren Indiana reports merchants were fleeced of about 100000 by forged Standard Oil payroll checks. Forgeries ranged 80 to 1000 dollars with duped signatures of treasurer F S Blake, passing banks until internal checks uncovered them. Investigations spread from New York to oil fields in Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Kentucky.
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Chicago
Tribune
van Buren
Ind
Standard Oil
F. S. Davis
New York
F. S. Blake
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Chicago Strike Fund Holds Steady Amid Outreach Plans
Chicago June 13 The teamsters strike shows little change as unions and employers maintain waiting positions. A Boston theatre benefit raised 3600 for the strike fund, while weekly receipts exceed expenditures by 2000. The express drivers back the strike until a settlement is reached, with mass meetings planned nationwide to explain the strike and settlement delays.
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Chicago
The
Teamsters’ Union
Boycott by Chinese guilds deepens against American goods
Tien Tsin June 13 reports Chinese guilds increasing the boycott on American products. The move is described as serious, with guilds intent on continuation and native newspapers refusing to carry American advertisements.
Three Physicians Treated Him Without Success
L Yancey of Paducah Kentucky reports a severe kidney disease case where three top Kentucky doctors failed to help. After using Foley s Kidney Cure the first bottle gave relief and three bottles cured him permanently, prompting a strong recommendation. Falls Burkinshaw A E Storey Co Davis Square and Ellingwood Co are mentioned in the text.
Fall River Mill Men Demand Wage Readjustment
Fall River June 12 Thomas Taylor secretary of the Fall River Textile council reports a letter from Clarence Hathaway denying a conference between operatives and manufacturers to adjust the wage schedule. Unrest grows as operatives claim market conditions have improved, rooms fixers seek higher pay, and millmen await possible readjustment while officials express disappointment.
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Fall River
Thomas Taylor
Taylor
Mr. Hathaway
Italian cruiser Umbria defends Pender island target practice
Vancouver June 13 Captain Camilli of the Italian cruiser Umbria says in Rome cable that English papers misreported firing on Pender island. The island hosts torpedo targets used by Esquimalt ships. Umbria’s crew practiced there last week with no property damage or resident complaints.
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Vancouver
B. C
Camilli
Rome
Pender Island
Esquimalt
General Strike In New York Foundry Employes
New York June 13 The first general strike in ten years by New York foundry workers has halted work at all plants of the New York and New Jersey Foundrymen's Association. Frank McArdle of the International Brotherhood of Foundry Employes ordered the stoppage after union demands were refused. The molders cannot strike in sympathy but remain idle along with bridge and machinist crews. A 25 percent wage increase and employment of only union members are sought, with delegates pressing round-the-clock access to the plants. The employers vow to resist.
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New York
New York and
New Jersey
Frank McArdle
International Brotherhood
International Brotherhood of Foundry
Church of the New Jerusalem Holds Boston Session
A general convention business session opened in Boston with a later conference on “The duty of the organized church to those identified with it.” Opening remarks were delivered by Rev. E. J. E. Schreck and Prof Venus French, jr.
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Boston
General Convention
Church of the New Jerusalem
E. J. E. Schreck
Venus French, Jr
President Roosevelt
About 30 American Asiatic Association delegates met with President Roosevelt in Washington to press for relief from the Chinese exclusion laws. They warned how strict enforcement could threaten U S China trade and urged liberalizing exempt classes and a new treaty or amendments. Roosevelt cautioned against overstrict immigration enforcement while expressing cordial regard.
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Washington
Roosevelt
American Asiatic Association
United States
Lowell Cotton Mills
China
John Foord
New York
Asia
Congress
Comfort Powder touted for infant skin care in medical notice
An editorial note warns many toilet powders endanger infant skin, praising Comfort Powder as harmless and healing for the whole family. It claims druggists everywhere stock it and urges readers to choose this product for safety and effectiveness.
President backs trade push with China and officials
He agreed with delegations that the government should encourage friendly relations with China. He proposed to promote United States trade with China and expand export trade for American producers, farmers, and manufacturers. He’ll discuss the matter with Secretary Metcalf and other officials to remedy the difficulty.
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China
United States
Metcalf
Department of Commerce and Labor
Sensational tale of Russian fleet defeat at Sea of Japan
Interviews with naval survivors reveal a demoralized fleet after the Kniaz Souvaroff sinking. Officers knew little of the commander in chief plans, gunnery was minimal, and training was lacking. Many ships suffered structural defects and miscoordination, exhausting ammunition in the final fight. Captain Berkhof of the Oslabaya died heroically on the bridge.
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Nebogatoff
Rojestvensky
Madagascar
Oslayba
Alexander III
Kniaz Souvaroft
Oslabya
Vladimir Monomach
Oushakoff
Seniavin
Togo
Borodino
Nakhimoff
Navarin
Russia
Berkhof
Protest Against Combine of Southern Railroads
Washington June 13 President Roosevelt urged to act on a formal petition by the Receivers and Shippers Association of Cincinnati alleging railroads in the South violate the Sherman act. Complainants name Southern Railway Atlantic Coast Line St Louis San Francisco New Orleans North eastern Norfolk Western Illinois Central Seaboard Air Line Central of Georgia seeking injunctions against preferential eastern rates and interstate restraint. The movement, seen as significant, bases its claim on operating agreements rather than a holding company, and warns the case could involve most major rail interests.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Receivers and Shippers Association of Cincinnati
South
Moody
H. Lee Early
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
Robert H. West
Receivers and Shippers Association
M. B. Farrin
Ohio
E. E. Williamson
Association
Southern Railway
Atlantic Coast Line
St. Louis
San Francisco
New Orleans & Northeastern
Norfolk & Western
Illinois Central
Seaboard Air Line
Central Railroad of
Georgia
Department of Justice
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Northern Securities
New York City
Cincinnati Association
Southern Roads
Northern Securities Company
Trolley straw rides forbidden at Smith College
Smith College students recently used a flat freight car stripped of seats as a straw ride, but a minor collision prompted a railroad board to halt the practice. The commission declared flat cars used for passenger purposes without seats or guard rails dangerous and ordered action by the Northampton Street Railway Company.
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Boston
Smith College
Northampton
Northampton Street Railway Company
Railroad Commission
Providence Man Found Dead in Pawtuxet River
The body of Irving H. Potter a well known Providence resident who disappeared last Thursday was found in the Pawtuxet River today by Edward Church and Edward Remington of Cranston two searchers. Potter had hired a rowboat at a river resort the evening before and the next day the boat was found abandoned with his coat and hat inside.
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Providence
R. L
Irving H. Potter
Pawtuxet River
Edward Church
Edward Remington
Cranston
Potter
New Drunk Ordinance Proposed in Metropolis
New York reports a proposed Metropolis ordinance granting freedom from punishment if a citizen is arrested for drunkenness no more than three times in a year. Drunks would be kept in a station house until sober, then captains inform them of the charge, with discharge possible if swearing they have not exceeded the limit. False swearing would be punished.
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New York
Panama Plans Coining One Million Silver Pesos
Panama announces it will coin 1,000,000 silver pesos to meet canal era demand. The move, agreed with the canal commission and local bankers, aims to relieve silver demand from canal works and bustling business and avert a gold shortage crisis.
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Panama
Canal Commission
Betting losses drive Dem activist to suicide in Chicago
The body of Patrick Ryan, 56, missing since June 6, was found in the river. A West Side Democratic figure, Ryan had fallen from grace due to racing bets, and police believe he killed himself while brooding over his losses.
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Chicago
Patrick Ryan
Ryan
West Side
Agnew's Heart Cure Promises Quick Nerve Relief
An advertisement touts Agnew's Heart Cure as curing heart palpitations faintness and nervousness, claiming it strengthens the nerves and provides a permanent cure. It also promotes Agnew's Liver Pills 40 doses for 10 cents, presenting a harmess, wonderful remedy for weak hearts and blood.
Rates to Denver and Springs by Nickel Plate with Conventions
L P Burgoer A announces lowest rates to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo with return via the Nickel Plate Road. Ticket sale dates and return limits are provided along with full information on roll sleepers and related accommodations, addressed from Old South Building Boston.
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Epworth League
Eagles
L. P. Burgoer A
Old South Bidg
Boston
Burglary at Milford Car Barns Ends Empty
George E. King night watchman bound and gagged by a burglar who entered Milford and Bridge Street railway barns. Watchman George Marsh found King, a companion warned the burglar who fled without loot after several recent breaks.
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Milford
George E. King
Milford and Bridge Street
George Marsh
King
Medford Plans Parade Details and Staff Roles
Boston June 13 Grand Marshal Colonel N P Hallowell outlines the Medford 275th anniversary parade set for Saturday. Three divisions led by Salem Cadet band Teele s and Medford Brass band include military civic and trades sections with numerous units, staffs, and honorary members. Mayor Dwyer will review, with staff appointments listed for each division and a large roster of officers and volunteers.
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Boston
N. P. Hallowell
Medford
Salem
Fifth Infantry
Eighth Infantry
Signal Corps
Hospital Corps
Naval Brigade
First Cavalry
First Light Artillery
Medford High School
Sons of Veterans
Post 66
Teele
Arlington
Dwyer
Robert H
John W. Hallowell
Guy M. Preston
Hugh Bancroft
E. E. Locke
M. E. Cobb
C. R. Gow
W. S&s. Youngman
James Gowing
F. J. Burnham
H. L. Brown
A. A. McKusick
George M. Whitcomb
Willard Dalrymple
Edward J. Doherty
George Newhall
Ned L. Morison
Frank C. Pitcher
J. Howard Cowin
Lawrence T. Sawyer
Alden W. Teel
John T. Chamberlain
Walter F. Cushing
M. M. Converse
Gilbert Hodges
James M. Usher
Augustus L. Papanti
Michael M. Dyer
William H. Leavens
George D. Robinson, Jr
Louis B. Wellington
Arthur W. Wellington
James D. Royall
Riots between Soldiers and Jews in Brest-Litovsk
In Brest-Litovsk, Warsaw reports rioting between army reserve men bound for the Far East and local Jewish residents. Looting and defense of property led to deadly or injurious clashes. The town is under military occupation with authorities warning against street gatherings and promising troops will open fire if disturbances recur.
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Warsaw
Russian
Poland
Brest- Litovsk
Far East
For Sale Cheap Knox Runabout
Classified note offers a Knox runabout for sale by Geo H Wood of 176 Branch Street. The brief aside from Gladys and Ethel hints at hustle talk, with a quoted exchange about a Monday meet up, Bradstreet’s looking Tuesday, and a Wednesday proposal.
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Knox
Geo. H. Wood
Branch Street
Gladys
Ethel
Bradstreet’s
Old Lowell National Bank Granted Extended Corporate Life
The Old Lowell National Bank of Lowell Massachusetts is certified by Comptroller of the Currency William Ridgely as authorized to have succession for the period until close of business May 29 1925 under the 1882 act amended by 1902. The bank complied with all legal requirements and extension is granted by seal and official signature.
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Treasury Department
Office of Comptroller of the Currency
Washington, D. C
Lowell National Bank
Lowell
Middlesex
Massachusetts
William 8. Ridgely
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Remington
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WM. B. Ridgely
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RUE & CO
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