New York Life Official Testifies on 930000 Loan and Vault Stock Swap
E D Randolph treasurer of New York Life Insurance testifies at an insurance inquiry. He explains a 930000 loan to Kidder Peabody was not reported to the finance committee and discusses removal of 700000 worth of New York City stock from the company vaults for a replacement check. He recalls how instructions may have come from former treasurer and notes possible non taxable intent. CONTINUED ON PAGE EIGHT.
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New York
E. D. Randolph
New York Life Insurance Company
Massachusetts
New York City
United States
First National Bank
Secretary of the Treasury
New York Life
Edmund D. Randolph
Legislative Investigating Committee
Charlies E. Hughes
Jonh A. McCall
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Boston
George W. Perkins
Randolph
McCall
Hughes
Central National Bank
Theodore F. Banta
Banta
Gibb
Central Bank
Merchants Trust Company
Poisonings Shake Richford Drugstore Trio Arrested
Wallace W. White a Richford druggist his son Almon and daughter Eva were arrested charged with complicity in three deaths by poisoning. The cases allege Mary Legrandeur of Mt Armand Quebec died and two others died in separate incidents. Warrant details and clerk involvement outline the wide scope of the alleged scheme.
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Geren
For Mayor 1906 Farnham or Casey polling leader named
A fragment notes a mayoral contest in 1906 between Farnham and Casey. The text implies their polling leads but is incomplete about exact figures or final results. It mentions C. & Dickson as a potential source or observer.
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Farnham Or
Casey
Universal and Direct Suffrage Parade in Vienna
Vienna witnesses a massive demonstration as about 100000 to 200000 workers march past the parliament demanding equal and direct universal suffrage. The government presents a bill for equal suffrage while fears arise that German leadership could be challenged by expanded voting rights.
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Vienna
Hungary
Francis Joseph
Baron Gauth von Frankenthurnin
Austria
Universal suffrage rally in Vienna demands for Reichstag
About 200000 organized labor members demonstrated before parliament in Vienna advocating universal equal suffrage for Reichsrat members. The event, led by Social Democrats, saw factories and shops closed as a deputation presented a petition while Premier von Engel promised to outline government proposals in the lower house.
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Vienna
Reichsrath
Social Democrats
Austria
Vone
Ewagel
Baron Gauteh Vonenstiingthurn
Divorce Case Details Wife Alleges Cruelty In Knapp Libel
In Worcester dated December 16 1903 Ella M Knapp sues Fred Knapp for divorce on grounds including cruel treatment neglect and intoxication. She testifies on train to Boston after marriage and later trips to St Louis with ongoing abuse and finances. The mother corroborates claims as nisi decrees are granted for several couples in the same session.
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Knapp
Boston
St. Louis
Worcester
Abandon The Boycott In Shanghai After Flood Losses
Fearing the wrath of the God of Water the Chinese of Shanghai have abandoned the boycott of American goods. Water destroyed a large stock stored in basements of Chinese port businesses during the recent inundation caused by a typhoon and high waves. News arrived aboard the steamer Doric.
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San Francisco
Shanghai
Doric
Silver Service For Cruiser Philadelphia
Governor Pennypacker presented the armored cruiser Philadelphia with a 143 piece silver service weighing about 730 pounds at League Island navy yard. The state funded set cost $24,000 and was accepted in a ceremony with state and city officials and Navy officers present.
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Philadelphia
United States Navy
League Island Navy Yard
Gov. Pennypacker
Prince Louis's Squadron Arrives in Gibraltar
Gibraltar November 28 Prince Louis's squadron arrives here. The second British cruiser squadron commanded by Rear Admiral Prince Louis of Battenberg left New York November 20 and reached Gibraltar today.
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Prince Louis
Gibraltar
Prince Louie of Battenberg
New York
Brutal assault lands Hayden seven months in jail
Aged 80 year old Mrs Bridget McLaughlin testified she was struck, kicked, and knocked down by John J Hayden after she refused to provide more beer. Judge Hadley sentenced him to six months plus one for drunkenness for the brutal attack on his mother-in-law in Fayette street.
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John J. Hayden
Hadley
Hayden
Bridget McLaughlin
Fayette Street
Tucker Denied New Trial in Murder Case
In Heston on November 28 the full bench of the supreme court overruled defense exceptions in the trial of Charlee J. Tucker. Tucker, convicted of first degree murder in the deaths of Mabel Page, faces death by electrocution after the court denied a request for a new trial citing alleged violations during testimony.
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Heston
Supreme Court
Charlee J. Tucker
Mabel Page
Tucker
Det
Wifey
Freight cars derail near North Chelmsford depot
Two freight cars of the Ayer-Salem freight jumped the irons near the North Chelmsford depot this morning, blocking the down track for hours. The wrecking crew freed the cars after three hours of labor, delaying the Ayer and Central Vermont trains. No injuries were reported and damage was slight.
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North Chelmsford
Ayer-Salem
Lowell
Ayer
Central Vermont
State Police Probe Cattle Poisoning Rumors
In Westfield and Navy areas the state police have opened an inquiry into cattle and hog losses attributed to poisoning. Farmers in Chester and Blandford report animals dying after suspected tainted feed, with blame falling on a person believed to act with malicious intent using strychnine or a similar drug.
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Westfield
Navy
Chester
Blandford
Postal rule on undeliverable international parcels
Washington November 28 The post office department issues an order directing that unregistered parcels post packages from German or British origin that are undeliverable and abandoned by the senders shall not be returned to the country of origin. Instead they shall be disposed of by the customs officials who examined them in line with U S customs regulations.
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Washington
Post Office Department
U. S
Collision Injures Nearly Twenty On L I Train
A Long Island Railroad passenger train collided with a broken freight caboose and cars, injuring nearly twenty people lightly. No one was seriously hurt as the crash caused a fire that burned three box cars and the caboose, with passengers rushing off the train and aiding crews in dousing the flames. The wreck blocked the tracks for hours.
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Newton
L.L
Long Island
Oversubscribed Japanese Loan Rail Allocation in London
London reports the British allotment of 31.25 million dollars for the 175 million yen loan oversubscribed within three hours of opening. Rothechildes loan portion was 62.6 million, London took 21.25 million of the 125 million issue. Balance to New York and Germany. Issue price 98, interest 4 percent.
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London
Rothechilde of Partie
New York
Germany
Steamers Arrived News Bulletin No. 2
Steamers arrive at New York harbor with light traffic and unclear details from the Bandy Hook area. The message mentions Armenian origin and a time code of 846 6 m, but the exact voyage details and crew status remain unreadable.
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New York
Sworn In Officer Names Foreman of Prenting
A transcription reads that Oscar J. Richette is appointed foreman of prenting, with a sworn in official to oversee the process. The text appears from a historical print with unclear surrounding context and potential misspellings. Further verification needed for precise roles and dates.
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Oscar J. Richette
Attempted Post Office Safe Cracking at Forge Village
A bold burglary attempt at the Forge Village post office used nitro glycerine to access a safe containing $150 in money and stamps. The blast failed as the door was forced in but the safe remained inaccessible. two bottles of Moxie and Jamaica Ginger were stolen earlier, and a nitro glycerine bottle was found nearby. John Splain, assistant postmaster, learned of the break at 6:30 a.m. with residents nearby escaping ignition.
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Forge Village
John Splain
Rev Fr Marion O M 1 Becomes A Citizen
Rev Fr Marion O M 1 was naturalized in the police court this morning. He has been in Lowell for years but only recently considered becoming an American citizen. Witnesses J H Guillet and Albert J Blazon testified. The clergyman passed the ordeal in about one minute and is now connected with the Tewksbury novitiate.
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Marion
O. M
Lowell
J. H. Guillet
Albert J. Blazon
Tewksbury
Annual Salary Order and Nomination Papers Ahead
City clerk notes an annual salary committee appointed by aldermanic leaders to review raises or reductions. Nomination papers for city offices are due tomorrow at 5 PM, with no filings yet. independent and party candidates face signature requirements and potential obstacles, while Republican rumors of independent tickets are unfounded.
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Socialist Party
Wesley Sawyer
Advi
Board of Aldermen
Aldermen
Minneapolis Ordered Home From Gravesend Voyage
The U S cruiser Minneapolis under Rear Admiral Colby M. Chester’s flag is ordered to return to Hampton Roads, Virginia. She departs Gravesend at midnight, stopping at the Azores on the way.
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London
Navy
U. S
Minneapolis
Colby M. Chester
Gravesend
Eng
Hampton Roads
Axzore Islands
Trial resumes as judge weighs letters in McLeod case
Boston, Nov. 28. The trial of Dr. Percy D. McLeod for being an accessory after the fact and for illegal operation in connection with Rosanna Geary’s death resumed. Judge Stevens ruled on whether letters between Mrs Geary and Merrie Nathan would be admitted as evidence. Louie Crawford, who pleaded guilty as an accessory, testified that for months before the death the office of Dr. had treated patients with William Hunt and Mrs. Mary A. Dean. Hunt pleaded guilty yesterday. Mrs. Dean, indicted as principal, had not yet been arrested. The witness explained that “treatment” referred to the office’s work.
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Boston
Percy D. McLeod
Rosanna Geary
Stevens
Geary
William Hunt
Mary A. Dean
Hunt
Dean
The
Mahotma
Body Found In Drifting Dory Near Boston Wharf
A man’s body was found half in a drifting dory near a Boston harbor wharf on November 28. Police suspected accidental drowning while fishing, with the medical examiner notified. The deceased was later identified as Thomas Foley of South Boston.
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Boston
Boston Harbor
Thomas Foley
Rogers Is Subpoenaed in High Profile Oil Case
In New York on November 28 Henry H. Rowe was served with a subpoena to testify in a suit brought by the estate against the Standard Oil Company. The testimony will be taken by a commissioner in this citation dated December 4.
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New York
Henry H. Roweere
Standard Oil Company
Fragmentary schedule snippet reads oddly for Saturday hours
OCR fragment lists inconsistent times such as 8 a.m. and 4 a.m. with mentions of Saturdays and unclear phrases like Tre enpnm. Likely an incomplete listing of operating hours or a timetable entry with missing context.
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Treas. Randolph
C. &. Dickson Oi
Mand Parliament
Ste Behalf
Babbitt Co
Opticians
Ren Merche Betding
Lette
Tike Alvator
M. F. Matilda Etiene
Joseph C. Etiene
William A. Pine
Mary Pine
Phoebe A. Pittinger
Cambridge
Nathaniel J. Pittinger
M. Abbott Frazer
Helen F. Frazer
Annis A. Gilson
Solomon S&s. Gilson
God of
Pennsylvania
Swen Building
Central Street
Vite
John Hayden
Joseph
Ault
Panama Canal
Joseph Renault
St He
Renault
Marie Louise Lessard
Lakeview Avenue
Louise
Joe
Nia Wite
R Hebert
Rosie
Contin
No. Chelmsford
I'S Goods
Fice
FR. Marion, O. M
Allen
Cadman
Common Council
Stiles
Walker and Carmichael
Hill
Water Board Js
Charles E. Howe
City Hall
McLeod
Crawford
Rogers
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