Week of Sensations as Insurance Salaries Revealed
New York reports detail a two week legislative probe into insurance companies with Tuesday sessions moved due to state registrations. Testimony by Mutual Life’s Robert J. McCurdy exposes salaries of executives from President McCurdy at 150,000 dollars to a general manager at 25,000, while Raymond & Co. profits and officer pay draw scrutiny and raise questions about policies benefiting policyholders.
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Third View
Robert JM. McCurdy
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Mutual Life Insurance Company
Richard A. McCurdy
Potent nepotism claims in Mutual Life inquiry discussed
Testimony alleges company officers and relatives connected to high ranks, naming George Raymont and Muss, with allegations of salaries and rewards linked to large achievements. Witnesses reference contract fees and security concerns as part of an escalating investigation. The dialogue touches on Roosevelt race theory and insurance industry practices amid sharp questions from lawmakers.
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Charlie ER Raymond
New Torseys
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Geent
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Armstrong
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Question Raised About President Salary in Insurance Inquiry
The hearing probed increases in officers salaries at the Munual Cite Tusnuiee company amid testimony on asset growth. McCurdy said salaries rise with corporate importance while Hughes pressed whether policyholders benefited proportionally. A Cook County agent received 5000 in 1904 with other income noted, as Raymond & Co. were examined.
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Perlons
Gould-Ramsay contest on in Missouri court ruling
In St Louis Judge Payor denied Joseph Thimgo y, ex president of the Wabash railroad, an injunction against Gould interests. The decision, telegraphed to Nelede and George Goulli, marks a major victory for Gould stockholders while Thimgoy and advisers await further actions. Toledo reports note a Wabash directors’ meeting approving support for Gold.
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Joseyt
Tamsey
Tiovte
Hameay
Covid
Missouri
Waltan
Lewton
Bombs, riots, and arrests blur life in early October
At Tilis Tiflis seven bombs exploded near Cossacks triggering fires and panic with many killed or wounded. In Moscow striking bakers clashed with troops as police dispersed the crowd, about two hundred arrests. In Washington the U S Supreme Court opened its 1905 06 term with no business beyond routine announcements. In Helsingfors the minister Rolenthal escaped from prison during the night.
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Supreme Court
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Supreme Court of the United States
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Northwestern Excursions Travel Deal Listings
Northwestern excursion ads offer low round up rates to Portland and California cities. The promotional copy touts direct routes via the Northwestern Line with steamship connections, sleep cars, and coach accommodations from Chicago to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Denver with dates starting September 19th. Tickets available through Chicago and North Western ticket offices.
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Perth
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S.A. Hutchinson
Manag Clark
Tragic Meaning in Casey Writer Promotes Dr King’s Discovery
J H Simmons of Casey Ja laments a fearful cough and credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with curing him. The ad touts instant relief and permanent cure for throat and lung diseases, priced 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle free. Also notes Wisconsin Central excursions and ticket sales with multiple destinations and dates.
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Ovate
J. H. Simmons
Casey
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Sexton Bros. Drug
New Cure for Cancer Exposed by Arnica Salve Claim
A Duffield Washington man Jas Walters reports a lip cancer healed by Bucklen's Arnica Salve after years of apparent incurability. The ad promises a guaranteed cure for cuts and burns at Sexton Bros drag store for 25 cents.
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Duffield
Sexton Bros. Drag Store
Nature's Essence and Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery
A health advertisement extols the body as a tuned engine with the stomach as the fire box. It warns against over eating and drinking, promotes blood purification, and claims Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery strengthens the stomach, liver, and nerves, cures skin ailments, restores red blood, and aids recovery from fever and respiratory illness, with endorsements and a badge of honesty on every bottle.
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R. V. Pierce
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