New Head of Troubled Equitable Life Faces Losses
Path Mortuny, president, released a report detailing about one million dollars paid out without clear authority from Equitable Life Assurance Society. Loans to Mercantile Trust and related entities, including Corner loans, were advanced via Turner towns and Turner run through 1904. Mortgage collateral and guarantors failed to secure repayment, prompting potential recoveries and write‑offs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Equitable Life Assur Society
Mercantile Trust Company
Path Mortuny
Mer. Morton
Parner Teans
Turneruin
Mayien
Ratlroadbrook
Equitable Latte Assurance Society
Heary A. Hyde
We Mareanile ‘Test Company
George W. Tityper
Loun
Louis Fitzgerald
Mercantile ‘Trust Company
Henry i Hyde
Marcelus Hartley
John J. Seartos
W.N. Coler, Jr
FB. Hyde
SuLranty
John Wy Young
Kentuck Mineral & Minbur Company
Amity Land & Irrigation Communis
Colorata
Chase
Aps
Kentucky
Colorado
Morcantils ‘Trust
Morton
The
Aquittabte
Turner Towns Assurance
Society
Fr'olacetion
Rie
Saciity
Alexander
Laquitable
Equitable
Mercantile Trust
John E. Searles
Youth Shot for Money Near Five Polis
Reported shooting near Five Polis 12 miles west of the city leaves Osgar Anderson wounded in the head and unconscious. Cooper Wile, held in county jail, allegedly sought money from Anderson, who carried hogs and cash. Witnesses say Cooper fired repeatedly after an attempted mule ride from Anderson’s home, adding confusion as the wagon episode ends with Anderson’s brief consciousness. Sept. 26.
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Iehlaid Center
Tes Copa
Kho
Osgar Anderson
Cooper
Anderson
Hilchland Center
Wien
Atterson
Unclear fragment reports an incident and past mistrials
A fragment describes an assault where Andersen was thrown to a roadside and lay for hours before regaining consciousness and reaching a farmhouse to tell his story. It mentions Cooper being harvested at Five Points and brought to Whiz City, with a prior sentence about a term served in Waupun and a refusal to discuss the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andersen
Cooper
Sinel
National Bank Closes Amid Odd and Suspicious Deposits
Minor National bank in Minor, N D, closed yesterday after deposits totaling 115000. Reserve reported well below required by statute with about 1000 credited to the reserve fund, described as of odd and suspicious nature. A slight run occurred on other banks. all checks paid. In Washington, the comptroller of the currency announced the closing and F B Chapman was appointed receiver.
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Minor
N. D
Minor National Bank
Citizonsl
Washington
Minot Natoa
Minot
F. B. Chapman
National Bank Examiner
Miss Alice Roosevelt Visits Corean Capital in Royal Welcome
Miss Alice Roosevelt arrives in Seoul with a high level American party including Rear Admiral Train and Mrs Newlands. Crowds fill streets as imperial guards and Corean bands greet the distinguished visitors at the railway station while flags adorn shops. The group tours the city and is received at the palace, with the Star Spangled Banner played and formal inquiries into Miss Roosevelt health conducted by court officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corea
Seoul
Corvans
Aveda
Alice Treaswoon
Fding
Tno
Imperial
Piinguin
Beariman
McGinn
Tie
Roosevelt
Goren Ralineme
Jane
Keayri
Newlands
Nation's cash grows as transfer closes
Washington report states that the treasury transfer from William Elis H. Roberts to Charles Treal was completed and matched the treasury records. The total cash and securities amount to 1,259,598,078 dollars, marking an increase of 462,672,889 dollars over the prior transfer by D. N. Morgan to Mr. Reberrs on July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury of
United States
William Elis H. Roberts
Chivies
Yeserty
Treasury
Amoun
D. N. Morgan
Mr. Reberrs
Goest to Meet Wife Killed by Train in Chicago
Chicago Sem 20. W P Appleyard superintendent of construction for the Pullman company, was killed by a locomotive at the Sixty third street station while waiting for his wife who did not know it was him. The accident occurred as the train from an eastern trip arrived. Mrs Appleyard learned of the tragedy two hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Unois Centra
W. P. Appleyard
Pullman Company
Lis Wit
Lis
Destructive Fire Hits Mountain Town Laporte
A large fire swept through Laporte in the mountains east of Marysville destroying most of the business district on Monday. The blaze caused about 100000 dollars in losses and left the town's commercial heart in ashes.
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Marysville
Cal
Laporte
Cyclone Strikes Dartford Wisconsin
A small cyclone hit Dartford Wisconsin yesterday causing damage including a horn moved two feet, a second horn unrooted, a chimney demolished, and numerous shade trees blown down with over losses sustained.
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Dartford
Wis
Frante protests government action on cable station lease
Carcass France Sept 20 French minister Wiener filed a protest with the government over its decision to lease the station of the French Cable company and to expel the company manager.
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Wiener
Looting Funds Charges Hit Western Life Indemnity Leaders
A receiver and accounting demand were filed against Western Life Indemnity Company and officials led by Rosenfeld and Gray. The suit accuses misappropriation of funds, secret loans, and transfers to benefit insiders, with dozens of named defendants and insurance assets cited as evidence of fraud. The action outlines alleged improper gains totaling thousands of dollars and seeks recovery for policy holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Thealther Concern
Joimer
Western Life Indemnity Company
Assessment Insurance Association
1. Rosenfeld
W. E. Gray
Grumndt
Alleger
Gray
Seenens Brosigs
Uvoursinds
Cumtenet
Rosenfeld
Ethan
Mens
Allen W. Fiele
Tusse B. Strode
Addison
Isurance Company
Rosenfeld and
George M. Moulton
Jon A. Crawford
Va. M. Marit
Grand Jury Probe Walsh Affair Heads to Crandon
A distant relative of Mrs. James A. Walsh of Appleton says relatives plan to petition for a grand jury in Crandon. They seek an investigation into the death of Mrs Walsh and alleged crooked political deals in Forest County following her funeral in Eagle River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton
Wis
James A. Walsh
Eagle River
Forest County
Walsh
Crandon
Wife Slayer Pleads Guilty in Wisconsin Murder Case
Joseph Cane a 35 year old farmer in Baugalle Wisconsin pleaded guilty to first degree murder for shooting his wife five times at their home on May 18. He was sentenced to life imprisonment at Waupun by Judge Helms. Cane, described as a half breed Indian, faces the grim outcome of a crime that shocked the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menomonie
Wis
Joseph Cane
Baugalle
Helms
Ila
Lfe
Waupun
Cane
Verdict Awards $100000 in Railroad Damage Suit
A verdict of $100000 was awarded against the city of Creag in a damage suit filed by the Pan-Handie railroad for the burning of several railroad cars during the American railway union strike of 188 A. The court denied a motion to set aside the verdict. The railroad company argued the city bore liability for alleged inadequate protection of the company’s property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Creag
Pan-Handie Railroad
Comepany
American Railway Union
City
Lo Ser
Col Hoskins Dies Suddenly In Fond du Lac
Fond du Lac Wisconsin September 20 Val Frank B Hoskins dies after a sudden illness at about midnight age 55 lifelong resident highly regarded in the city and state sorrow spreads with half mast flags and numerous messages of condolence in the community
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fond du Lac
Wis
Val
Frank B. Hoskins
Col. Hoskins
Col. Hosking
Court martial to try husband over Philippine marriage
Jaayynworth Kansas reports information that Army Lt. Sidney S. Burbink of the infantry is to face a court martial after leaving for the Philippines. The officer is said to have married Mrs. Can Coprlor Vasqievy, a Filipino woman, and the suit brought by Roylube in district court has been pending for about two years and is set for trial in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaayynworth
Kas
Leavenworth
Sidney S
Burbink
Shy
Philippines
Fetonars
Roylube
Cancoprlor Vasqievy
Deweher
New Orleans Safe for the Present
New Orleans reports a favorable fever update easing fears about outbreaks and allowing confidence that illness will recede before the president’s arrival. Officials say citizens’ committee efforts and governor support aid reception planning, with improving conditions in neighboring St Bernard Parish and disease now confined to limited areas.
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New Orleans
Citizens’ Committee
Terrera
Vera Blanchard
Mayer Behrman
St. Bernards
Increasing demand for work in four state offices
Reports show rising employment demand across Milwaukee Oshkosh La Crosse and Superior free offices. Last week 145 job applications and 307 for help were filed. 23 openings remained unfilled while many had suitable placements. Since July 1 total placements reached 4469 across the four offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acip
Milwaukee
Osokosh
la Crosse
Superior
Lince
Sees Play and Hangs Self in Superior Theatre Tragedy
Olaf J. Decker an employee of Penn Stone in Superior Wisconsin watched a stock company play and then, deeply moved by the onstage character, hanged himself with a rope from a stair banister at the Ogden hotel. About $1000 in cash gold and cheques was found on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Wis
Olaf J. Decker
Penn Stone Company
Sulchia
Legal Theater
Ti F
Decker
Ogden Hotel
Operators to Extend Pact Despite Eight Hour Day Demand
Scranton reports a baggest cowl operator, from Philate, stating that no demands for an eight hour day will be granted. He says the current agreement will be honored only as a basis for continuing negotiations with the Reading FE and its officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Seyi
Sporls Poriun
Philate
Ger
Rebrahing
Wab- Heatian
Srant
Lee Wines
New Federal District Attorney Appointed in Washington
Wade Blanfield has been named district attorney for the northern district of Indian Territory. A University of Michigan graduate, he has practiced law in Indian Territory for 43 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wade
Blanfield
Stanie
University of Michigan
Indian Territory
Chinese Minister Arrives in Washington
Washington dispatch reports Chinese minister Chentung Liang Cheng and newly appointed counsellor Wang Ta Hefa arriving in Washington from New York yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oi Chentung Liang Cheng
Wang Ta Hefa
Legation
New York
Ad Valorem Test Suit Begun in Wisconsin Case
The Northwestern Railroad Company sues the State of Wisconsin Treasurer in Madison court for the ad valorem tax dispute. Testimony includes witnesses Crandon, Crandon, and Lee. Judge Hastings overruled objections as attorneys argued assessor rights and disclosure of assessments. The trial resumes with further examination of witnesses and legal arguments.
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Northwestern Railroad Company
State of
Wisconsin
Kemafana
N. 8
Gilson
Inadison
Ugust
Tage
D. Hastings
Allornoy
Burtevant
H.W Chyth
Hyengt
Finta
Joe Nori
Additeny
Crandon
Esa Nocluawestern
Hate Kewet
Ngs Wien
Cheno State
Gix Commission
John Lee
Bonnce
J. Saligbnyy
Une Howard
Milwaukes
le Soy
Jehury
Atternes Lenrcot
van Alsring
Plast
Wisconsin Incorporation Filings Reported In Names Of Firms
New corporate filings with the secretary of state include Wisconsin Association of Optemel visus in Milwaukee with no capital. Wisconsin-Dakota band company in Wittenberg with capital 24,000. Nodgeville Commercial club with no capital. Mutual investment company in Milwaukee with 10,000. Shrandy and Milville Land company amendment renaming to Wisconsin Farm and Improvement. W J Maxwell Lumber company in Scandinavia increasing capital to 40,000. A O Smith company in Milwaukee increasing capital to 250,000.
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Wisconsin Association of Optemel Visus
Milwaukee
No Capital Imcorporalis
Addleman
E. E. Thomas
H. Wadeck
Wisconsin-Dakota Band Company
Wittenberg
Capital
Incorporatora
Hermen Meisner
Lewis Rothman
William Kloeckner
C. A. McDonald
Nodgeville
Nodgeville Commercial Club, Dodger Vide. No Capital, Incorpotemra, J. , Ford
PF. W. Hadden
A. Williams
Mutual Investment Company
Milwhtkee
Arthur W. Fairchild
John A. McCormick
Emil H. Koepke
Shrandy
Milville Land Company
Fairchild
L. Shroudy
F. J. Melville
Chhabgng Fame
Wisconsin Farm and Improvement Company
W. J. Maxwell Lumber Company
Scandinavia
W. J. Maxwell
George C. Wilson
A. O. Smith Company
A. O Smith
Charles F. Hase
Prominence and Wealth Tales From Early News
Green McCartain governor of the Choctaw nation to join millionaires after settling a coal lands sale worth 40 million with a 4 million commission. Patrick Graham, once a Coulter railroad conductor, gains 96,000 house and lot prize, 40,000 from an uncle, and twin boys days later. Jab Keeley, Bellevue Hospital patient, badly injured after a fall, with fatal skull base fracture and tuberculosis.
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Green McCartein
Patrick Graham
Coulter, P
Freeport
Jab Keeley
Bellevue Hospital
New York
Keeley
Job
Fragmented OCR note on illness and aging effects
The readable text describes multiple health issues including bronchitis painter's colic arteriosclerosis presbyopia edema and possible hydrocephalus. It mentions age affecting arteries and vision, with unclear references to a young royal figure and a deep interest in a much afflicted prince.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
Prin
Catholic Cemetery Desecration Reported Near City
Unknown vandals damaged the Catholic cemetery at Birel Creek, wrecking emblems, chopping crosses with axes, overturning monuments with crowbars and sledges, and pounding stones. The act is linked to a gang that previously wrecked cemeteries in Ovonta Peshtigo and other Wisconsin points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menontines
Mick
Birel Creek
Ovonta
Peshtigo
Wisconsin
National Dancing Masters Face Jig Waltz Debate at Columbus
The National Convention of Dancing Masters in Columbus analyzes the new jig waltz imported from Ireland. Proponents urge official sanction, praising its athletic and aesthetic appeal while opponents question its place among evolving dance styles. The discussion favors keeping laws and public taste in balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ireland
Iilius
Spain
Orient
Million Dollar Cathedral Plans Return of Archdiocese Leader
Archbishop Gelennon, head of the Catholic Archdiocese of St Louis, returned from abroad with plans for a million dollar cathedral in St Louis. He arrived Sept 21 and announced the project details to local officials and parish leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Gelennon
Catholic Archdioeses
St Louis
Van Sant Appointed by Governor for La Crosse Meeting
Minneapolis September 2 Governor Johnson appointed former Governor Van Sant as his representative at the Upper Mississippi Improvement Association meeting to be held in La Crosse on October 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Sant
Minneapolis
Johnson
Upper Mississippi Improvement Association
la Crosse Detover
Bohemian farmer kills wife then hanged self near Rogers
In Norfolk Nebraska on September 20 Joseph Howell a Bohemian farmer near Rogers beat his wife with a hammer in a quarrel over property and then hanged himself. The tragedy leaves a bereaved family and unsettled property issues in the rural community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Neb
Joseph Howell
Rogers
Lawrence College Withdraws From Intercollegiate Debating
Iowa quits debating society as Lawrence University learns that Iowa has withdrawn from the intercollegiate debating association including Lawrence Forest fake Wabash and Iowa. Lawrence and Iowa were set to meet early next winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton
Wis
Lawrence University
Iowa Collegt
Intercollers
Lawrence
Fake Forest
Wabash
Towa
Iowa
Editor Dies of Apoplexy in Trenton Newspaper Leader
Trenton Sept 2 Joseph L Naar editor and publisher of the True American died at his home last evening from apoplexy suffered on Sunday. He was a prominent figure in local journalism and the True American's longtime head.
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Trenton
N. J
Joseph L Naar
City
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Thaternal Insurance
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Sears
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Tesday
Thealay
Ren
New Federal District Attorney
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