Leiter's big losses in wheat futures collapse story
Chicago June 14 Joseph Leiter discusses the wheat deal collapse. Futures led the fall while cash wheat sales lagged. He says all futures have been disposed of and banking interests will protect the cash wheat market. P D Armour offers cautious optimism and outlines margins and efforts to shield lenders.
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Chicago
Joseph Leiter
Northwest
Seaboard
Alexander Geddes
Armour & Co
Eer Leiter
Europe
Leiter
Leiter Squashes Wheat Fortune Fallout in Chicago
Chicago June 14 Joseph Leiter ends bid for fortune in grains as losses mount. The wheat scheme, once active with big profits, collapses after delays and overreach. Levi Z Leiter, once abroad, withdraws support amid new crop hopes and market limits. John J Mitchell of the Illinois Trust denies involvement.
Leiter Holdings Bank Loans Spark Settlement Talks
The elder Leiter guarantees his son’s loans and the bank, while interested only in its credit, does not anticipate taking Leiter real estate in the settlement. The exact loan totals were not disclosed.
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Tee
Leiter
Supreme Court issues attachment against grain dealer
New York June 14 Justice Daly of the supreme court issued an attachment against the property of Joseph Leiter wheat speculator for 800000 in favor of Otto E H Lohrke Wm P Callaghan and Wm Knight grain dealers for money advanced
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New York
Justice Daly
The
Supreme Court
Joseph Leiter
Otto EH
Lohrke
Wm. P, Callaghan
Wm. Knight
Merited Retribution in Leiter's Losses Reported
London newspapers rail at Leiter's financial collapse as moral justice for his greed. The Star condemns the harm caused, noting retribution is deserved though cannot repair the suffering inflicted by Leiter and his accomplices.
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London
Leiter
Star
Ascot Week Opens With Royal Attendance At Dull Weather
English Thoroughbreds reports Ascot week opening in wintry conditions with the Prince and Princess of Wales and other royals in semi state on the Heath. Notable American attendees include Chauncey M. Depew and Mrs Don Cameron. Races feature the Gold Vase won by Mr Dobell's Rush, Jeddah takes the Prince of Wales stakes, Desmond wins the Coventry, Herminius claims the Ascot stake, with distance about two miles and substantial purses.
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Ascot
Prince and Princess of Wales
Duke and Duchess of Connaught
Prince
Princess Christian
Duke of Cambridge
United States
Chauncey M. Depew
New York
Don Cameron
Pennsylvania
Her Majesty
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Barcaldine
Whirlpool
W. Low
Winsome Charteris
Ben d'Or
Bran Lass
W. Cooper
New Haven St
New Minister
Oceana
J. Larnach
D. Ec
Lord Dunraven
Richard Croker
Sweet Chimes
Mr. Dobell
B. ¢. Melie
Melton
Capt. Machell
Blackwing
J. Hammond
Herminius
G. M. Inglis
J. H. Houldsworth
France Retreats Passes Confidence Vote Amid Uproar
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies approved a government confidence motion 284 to 272 after a clash over an republican majority clause. Meline rejected an added phrase and then accepted the motion. Leaders predicted possible resignation as councils meet tomorrow.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Meline
France
Bourgeois
Hmself
M. Ricard
M. Borteaux
Not Every Man Has a Cough Carter’s Cough Balsam Ad
An old advertisement claims not every man has a cough, but many do choose Carter's Cough Balsam. It promotes the balsam as a solution priced at twenty-five cents for small and fifty cents for large, from Carter & Sherburne, a budget drug store at Merrimack and Bridge streets.
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Carter
Carter & Sherburne
Merrimack
Bridge Streets
Itching piles cured with Deans Ointment now available
It is claimed a mistake to endure itching piles when relief is instant and permanent with Deans Ointment. Sold at any drug store for 60 cents, this remedy promises swift improvement and lasting cure.
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Dean
Will Vote Today on Hawaii Annexation Question
Washington reports eight hours of House debate on the Newlands resolution for Hawaii annexation. A vote is set for tomorrow at 6 pm with House sessions planned from 10 am. Speakers included Mr Grosvenor arguing constitutional support and strategic Pacific commerce benefits.
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Washington
House
Hawaii
Elouse
Grosvenor
Congress
Pacific
Unalaska
Aleutians
Honolulu
Commodore Melville
Hawaiian Islands
Senate adopts Lodge inquiry into Methodist book fund
Washington June 14 The Senate approved without division a Lodge resolution directing an inquiry into the disposition of the Methodist book concern claim recently paid by Congress. Senator Morgan charged insincerity. Lodge defended the aim as exposing deception to deter lobbyist influence. The session also discussed the International American Bank charter and adopted a House joint resolution paying 474 151 for the Bering Sea award, due on the 16th.
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Washington
Senate
My. Lodge
Mass
Congress
Morgan
Lodge
Claims Committee
Bate
Tennessee
International American Bank
Bering Sea
Betsy Ross Flag Day Celebrations In Philadelphia
Philadelphia schools marked Flag Day with Betsy Ross stories and flag histories. Many schools held patriotic addresses while the American Flaghouse and Betsy Ross Memorial association paid the Arch street house option to preserve the historic site for future generations amid numerous flag raisings and activities.
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Philadelphia
Betsy Ross
Little House
Arch Street
Third
American Flaghouse
Betsy Ross Memorial Association
Kne
Ross House
New Hampshire appoints new supreme court judge
Nashua June 14. Gov Ramsdell named Robert J Peaselee of Manchester to the state supreme court to succeed Judge Clark who moves up to chief justice.
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Nashua
N. H
Ramsdell
Robert J. Peaselee
Manchester
Supreme Court
Clark
Courier Ad Reader Claim to Advertisers
Advertisers are informed that their Courier advertisement was seen by our audience. The notice conveys that readers recall and notice ad placements in the Courier and invites continued engagement and future campaigns.
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The
Courier
AT THE STATE HOUSE. A Short Session and Harbor Trip
Beacon Hill reports a brief session with both chambers meeting at 10.20 am as officials continue finishing touches on the Beacon monument including the gold eagle while ancient slate tablets are drilled for bolting. The General Court will travel aboard the J Putnam Bradlee at 1 pm to view harbor fortifications.
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Beacon Monument
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House
General Court
Boston
J. Putnam Bradlee
House defeats Senate amendment on Boston teachers fund
The Boston Senate amendment to create a public school teachers retirement fund failed in the House with 78 votes to 87. Hayes of Boston and Kyle of Plymouth urged it be compulsory rather than optional. Other actions included engrossing bills for a $1,500,000 state tax apportionment and assessment and appointing the agriculture board to fight the brown tail moth. The House also admitted Mr. Whipple of Brockton’s petition to incorporate the Odd Fellows Home of Massachusetts.
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Boston
House
Hayes
Kyle
Plymouth
Glate Board of Agriculture
Whipple
Brockton
Odd Fellows Home
Massachusetts
Senate votes on Irwin bill and various measures amid debate
Senator Whittlesey moved a reconsideration of the Irwin bill substitution. Irwin and Leach opposed, Farley George and Brigham supported. Reconsideration passed 14 to 12, Irwin protesting the motion. A second vote failed the substitution 11 to 13. Committee bills moved on sewage disposal for Lancaster Clinton and Nashua river area. Greylock reservation bill engrossed in House form. Debate on completing the Massachusetts hospital for consumptives at Rutland continued. Chamberlain objected to ex parte hearings, Roberts argued commissioners were self-convicted of incompetency.
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Committee On Banks and Banking
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Massachusetts Hospital
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Suffolk
Amendment Adopted To Control Spending By Board
The present board faces a spending amendment that was adopted by an 18 to 15 vote. Other amendments set payment amounts, and the bill was enrolled for final action. Mann.
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Mann
Mrs Davis declines Massachusetts D A R state regent post
Mrs L Shannon Davis of Brookline declines to accept the elected state regent position for the Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution. The choice arose after Mrs T M Brown resigned for health reasons, and regents must select another candidate, as Davis cites home ties and time away from home. Her declination is sent to the national D A R officers in Washington.
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Boston
Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution
L. Shannon Davis
Brookline
T. M. Brown
Springfield
Davis
General Organization of the
Washington, D. C
Monument Dedicated at Hope Cemetery Worcester June 14
The Odd Fellows Home burial lot and monument in Hope cemetery were dedicated today with Grand Marshal Charles L. Young delivering the introductory address. John Corkhill unveiled the monument and gave the dedicatory address as grand master of Massachusetts. The base measures 6 feet 6 inches square, 2 feet thick, weighing eight tons, the globe 5 feet 6 inches in diameter weighing nine tons, the total monument weighs seventeen tons.
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Worcester
Odd Fellows
Hope Cemetery
Charles L. Young
B. P. Shillaber
John Corkhill
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts
Moses H. Harris
Charles Q. Tirrell
Odd Fellows Home
William E. Ford
Board of
Supreme Court Grants Writ of Ouster in Banking Cases
Jefferson City June 4 The supreme court today granted a writ of ouster in cases of trust companies in the state recently prosecuted for violating banking laws.
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Missouri Supreme Court
Jefferson City
Supreme Court
Destructive fire at Mackie Hussey granite plant
A midnight blaze devastated the immense granite plant of Mackie Hussey and Co in Barre Vermont. The loss exceeds 60 000 dollars with 30 000 dollars insured. Officials suspect boiler sparks as the likely cause.
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Barre
Mackie, Hussey and Co
Hood's Sarsaparilla Dominates Market Response
Dealers praise Hood's Sarsaparilla as the top merit and sales choice, asserting no other preparation compares with Hood's product. The claim highlights strong market approval and leadership in consumer preference.
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Hood
Rejected Suitors Attack Woman With Acid in New York
Mary Smith, a young New York woman, was found blinded and badly burned after two men threw carbolic acid at her in a First Avenue hallway near 72nd Street. She was taken to Mt Sinai Hospital with permanent facial disfigurement, claiming she does not know her assailants, though police suspect discarded suitors.
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New York
Mary Smith
First Avenue
72D Street
East 72d Street
Mt. Sinai Hospital
Flag Day Observed In New York Public Schools
Flag Day was celebrated in all New York City public schools with thousands of children saluting the flag. The exercises featured patriotic songs flag salutes explanations of the flag readings and declamations reflecting heightened interest due to the ongoing contest with Spain.
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New York
United States
Spain
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