McCall testifies on life insurance reform push
John A. McCall president of New York Life testified before a New York legislative committee, detailing mortality tables and surrender values under Massachusetts laws. He warned lawmakers that many proposed bills are backmailing efforts and urged a Massachusetts style filing requirement to curb aggressive legislation.
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New York
John A. McCall
New York Life Insurance Company
James McKeon
Hughes
McKeen
McCall
Massachusetts
England
Life A Er
Board of Trade
Life
Nylic
United States
Massachusette
New York Life Inc
Metallsia
New York Life Leeerahce Company
Lawe of
McQullwee
Bites Wright
Japanese Privy Council approves peace treaty
Tokyo October 4 Japanese privy council passed the peace treaty today and ordered an end to martial law at Sasebo Nagasaki Tsushima and Hakodate. Washington October 4 Russia and Japan resumed diplomatic relations at the state department as Baron Rosen and Mr Takahira met to discuss ratification forms and exchange dates.
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Tokio
Privy Council
Sasebo
Nagasaki
Tsuhima
Hakodate
Washington
Russia
Japan
State Department
Baron Rosen
Takahira
Root
Mr. Takahira
Russia agrees to exchange prisoners of war
St. Petersburg reports Russia will swap 1866 Japanese prisoners for 64,000 Russians with returns at Kobe Nagasaki and Yokohama. Russians will go to Vladivostok aboard ships from Shanghai, Saigon, and Odessa. American chargé d’affaires Spencer Eddy seeks faster release for 250 sick Japanese.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Kobe
Nagasaki
Yokohama
Vladivostok
Shanghai
Saigon
Odessa
D'Ashes
Spencer Eddy
Japan
Baltic
Cronstadt Labour Strikes Halt Foreign Ship Work
Cronstadt reports dock laborers have struck for higher wages and shorter hours. All work on foreign ships is at a standstill as the dispute continues.
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Cronstadt
Six men held for investigation on bomb threats in Tien Tein
Six men believed bomber suspects, including two without queues, were handed over to the viceroy for inquiry on Oct. 3. A long privy council session in the morning signaled extraordinary importance, with the peace treaty with Russia under discussion and possible immediate ratification if approved.
Workmen Discover Huge Meteorite Behind Dem Club
New York October 4 Workmen digging for a cellar at the new Democratic club house in Long Island City uncovered a smooth rock resisting their drills. They exposed a surface about eighteen feet in extent with the entire formation and an expert named John Frady the contractor was taken to someone who pronounced it a meteorite.
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New York
New Democratic Club
Long Island City
John Frady
Sone
Trier Grocery fire destroys stock in downtown Alabama
Fire swept through the Trier Grocery Company at the corner of Hoath Twentieth and Powell Avenue in Firmingtam Alabama just before midnight. The blaze consumed most of the bailing and stock of goods, with losses estimated around 97 percent.
Airship Mishap Delays Brockton Fair Ascension
A. Roy Knabenshue tried an ascent at Brockton fair grounds but the airship motor faltered, causing the envelope to strike a barn flag pole. He descended unharmed, repairs made quickly, and preparations for another flight began as governor's day opened with perfect weather and a large crowd.
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Brockton
Roy Knabenshue
Brockton Fair Grounds
Knabenshue
Boston
Commercial Club
No Clue Remains After Identification Failure
Boston October 4 at the state house a conference with state police and witnesses failed to identify the seller of the suitcase case that held the torso of the young woman found off Winthrop. A South End pawnbroker and cab driver Timothy Howard could not confirm the suspect photo, leaving authorities without a lead to solve the mystery.
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Boston
State House
Winthrop
South End
Timothy Howard
Chelsea
Murder indictments in Providence grand jury list
The September grand jury returned true bills including Angelo Caparco for the murder of Francesco Agace on August 11 amid a dispute over Caparco’s advances to Mrs. Agace. John McDonald faces manslaughter charges for the death of Ella Shanney from adulterated milk. Indictments also name A. L. Rice and W. C. Gilman in a $6500 stock certificate fraud case.
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Providence
R. L
Angelo Caparco
Francesco Agace
Cais
Agace
Caparco
Ella Shanney
William
A. L. Rice
Borton
W. C. Gilman
San Francisco
Fatally Shot by Robber in Atlantic City Bed Ambush
Italian woman Giatiane Piece was fatally shot in her bed during a masked robbery in Atlantic City on October 4. The attacker demanded money and fled. her husband was also shot and hospitalized. Police are pursuing leads in the case.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Giatiane Piece
Unclear OCR wedding notice in New York area
Fragmentary report describes a wedding event involving Kathryn Kideer and Louis Arepacher of Colombia University, with timing given as Wednesday at a home in Papetleville. details are garbled and unreadable.
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New York
Kathryn Kideer
Louis Arepacher
Colombia
Pancomet
Papetleville
Antpacher
Liberty is Dead in Cuba Gen Gomez Says in New York
Gen Jose Miguel Gomes, Cuban Liberal candidate for president, declares in New York that liberty is dead in Cuba and the nation faces ruin and hereditary rule. He blames the United States for conditions, cites political oppression, bogus elections, and calls for U S intervention to restore order. Palma dismisses Gomes statements as not true.
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New York
Cuba
Weyler
Jose Migua Gomez
Santa Clara
Liberal Party
New Amsterdam
Monterey
Havana
Gomez
United States
Palma
Gomes
Jose Miguel Gomes
Judge Barker's Body Taken to Home After Death
In Rotten on October 4 the body of Judge Jomee M. was moved to his former home in Pittfield with a few friends. The Supreme bench member died of heart disease yesterday. The funeral will be held from his residence in that city tomorrow.
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Rotten
Judee Jomee M
Eupreme Bench
Aes Co A
Pittefield Thieve
Trial in Cincinnati case continues before appellate court
A government review of the Contention in the case against Mrs. Caetie L. WR was continued to be argued by the Acuietant et Attorney and HH Gary before the UPR circuit court of appeal.
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Cincinnati
O. Et
Caetie L. WR
Acuietant Et
HH. Gary
UPR
Cirewit Court of Appeal
Elazhar earns narrow medal at Lee Paperttien event
Elazhar narrowly avoids a sliver medal at the Lee Paperttien meet, securing a notable placement and signaling strong form for forthcoming competitions.
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Elazhar Rr
Lee Paperttien
Indecent Assault Charge Against Edwin Swain
Edwin Swain a 59 year old North Chelmsford man was arrested by Officer Philip D Murphy on a charge of indecent assault. He allegedly approached 15 year old Mary Crowley at 18 Concord street and assaulted her while Mrs Crowley was in the parlor. He was captured after Frank Horne led police to him on Andover street. Swain is known for turbine engine invention and prior publicity.
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Edwin Swain
North Chelmsford
Philip D. Murphy
Swain
Metropolitan Manufacturing Company
Boston
Catherine Crowley
Concord Street
Man Falls to Death From Fourth Floor Window
Geo F Knapp cashier of the Cooper Exchange bank died after fainting and toppling from a fourth floor window at his New York home on Went 97th Street. His wife and son Herbert fought to hold him, but the weight proved too much as help came slowly. He was 52.
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New York
Geo. F. Knapp
Cooper Exchange Bank
Mr. Knapp
Herbert
Went 97Th Street
Manchester Mills Annual Meetings Report Yardage and Profits
The annual meetings of Manchester Mills Amoskeag Manufacturing Company and Amory Manufacturing Company were held in Manchester New Hampshire. Directors were re-elected and treasurers reported output and net profits: Amoskeag 37,181,726 yards and 686,280 dollars. Amory 22,072,192 yards and 42,576 dollars. Manchester Mills 57,840,836 yards and 973,737.41 dollars.
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Manchester
N. H
Manchester Mille
Amoskeag Manufacturing Company
Amory Manufacturing Comany
Amory Mille
Federal Custodian Arrested in Post Office Contract Probe
Poston Oct 4 Federal building investigation led to the arrest of Timothy J Swift an accretant tied to supply and furnishing contracts. The charges relate to improper letting of contracts examined by federal post office inspectors and are part of a broader inquiry into procurement practices.
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Poston
Post Office
Timothy J. Swift
Pennsylvania OL Goes Up in Pittsburgh Market
In Pittsburgh Pennsylvania the Standard Oil Company reports a rise in prices today with the wholesale oil market showing an advance. Officials cite rising demand and supply adjustments amid regional economic activity.
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Pennsylvania
Roosevelt presses federal control of railroad rates
Washington reports President Roosevelt remains committed to federal supervision of freight rates through Esch Townsend legislation. Representative Townsend of Michigan says the president wants a body to set and substitute reasonable rates, not merely fix them. Changes may clarify provisions to cover private and refrigerator cars and terminal charges, while preserving core principles and broad scope. The senate committee on interstate commerce is expected to draft a measure, though consensus with Senator Foraker on methods is uncertain.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Townsend
Michigan
House of Representatives
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Senate
Senate Committee
Foraker
Metcalf to Protest Chinese Certificate Policy Changes
Secretary Metcalf said he would protest any modification by the state department of the June 26 circular directing American consuls in China to personally inquire into the truth of statements in Chinese certificates before visas. The issue dominated yesterday's cabinet meeting, Metcalf absent due to illness, and he warned that commerce and labor regulations bear responsibility for strained U S China relations over Chinese admission policies.
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Washington, D. C
Metcalf
Department of Commerce and Labor
State Department
China
Maine Undertakers Meet in Convention
The Maine Undertakers Association holds its fifth annual convention in Lewiston starting today with a large attendance. Mayor W Webster gave a welcome, Geo M Phoenix spoke as vice president, and annual reports were read. Prof H T Rekis of Philadelphia will lecture and demonstrate, and a banquet closes the convention tomorrow night.
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Lewiston
Maine Undertakers’ Association
W. Webster
Geo. M. Phoenix
Assoctia
Ht. B&. Rekics
Pitiadelpiiia
Iit
Rogenfelds Cage Bankruptcy Proceedings Reported
Chicago October 4 bankruptcy proceedings indicate the general manager of Western Life Indemnity Insurance Company faced action. Judge Bethea presiding, case details unclear due to damaged text.
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Chicago
Sysinet BK. 1
Western Life Indemnity Insurenes Company
Teto Agteree
Betheankruptcy Ween
Second Peace Conference Doubt Over Early 1906 Completion
The Hague notes doubt whether the second peace conference can finish in time for a 1906 session and suggests it may not assemble until 1907.
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The
Hague
Gould Named Again At Middlesex Convention Nomination
At the Middlesex county Republican convention in Institute hall East Cambridge Hon Levi S Gould of Melrose was renominated by acclamation for county commissioner and William G Rogers for register of probate General Edgar R Champlin presided Dr A E Winship placed in nomination Gould highlighting Middlesex historic and civic pride and praising the county leadership.
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Middlesex County
Institute Hall
East Cambridge
Levi Ss. Gould
Melrose
William G. Rogers
Edgar R. Champlin
A. E. Winship
Somerville
Levi S. Gould
Sons of
Middlesex
United States
Lexington Green
Concord Bridge
Bunker Hill
Prospect Hill
Paul Revere
Washington
New World
Emerson
Hawthorne
Longfellow
Holmes
Lowell and Thoreau
Margaret Fuller
Louise M. Alcott
Union
Boston
Board of County Commissioners
Ceara
Levi
Gould
Superior Court jury drawn in Cravenvas v Boston and Maine
In the superior civil court Judge Fox drew a jury this morning for the Cravenvas versus Boston and Maine railroad case. The absence of the chief witness led to excusal of the selected jurors until 4 p.m., with other jurors released until Friday at 10 a.m. The court will suspend Thursday afternoon for Judge Barker's funeral. The Wakefield case Newhall v Stone reported for plaintiff in the amount of 175 dollars.
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Fox
Cravenvas, Boston & Maine Railroad
Barker
Wakefield
Newhall Va
Stone
Plainstiff
Providence Man Found Dead In Higman Lodging House
James Melville also known as Mark Dicker son aged about 20 recently employed in a trunk shop was found dead in bed at his lodging house here with carbolic acid or other poison. Door locked furniture against it. Suspected self destruction with unknown motive. Leaves a widow and one child in New York City.
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Providence
BR. L
James Melviile
Mark Dickerson
New York City
Dyspepsia and Stomach Strengthening Adage
Advice urges strengthening and toning the stomach to relieve dyspepsia. It warns that the organ is weak from repeated improper use and implies better function comes from discipline and proper care. The fragment stresses the stomach’s role in digestion and suggests a self-help approach.
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Traders National Bank
Knaben
Anaclo Carpaco
Kathryn Kidder
Liberty
New
York
Judge Barker
Chadwick
Manchester Mills
Pitteburg
Standard OU
Maine
Rogenfeld's
Cage
East
Cambridge
Champlin
Superior Court
Higman
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