Insurance Chief Defiant Under Harsh Congressional Cross Exam
In New York on Oct 18 Richard A. McCurdy president of Mutual Life faced sharp questioning from Senator Armstrong and counsel Hughes about dividend reductions. McCurdy resisted, attacked methods of the committee, and warned of possible contempt if pressed further while the investigation intensifies and new lines of inquiry emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCurdy
New York Mutual Life
New York
Armstrong
Richard A. McCurdy
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Hughes
McCurdy Testimony in Insurance Probe Raises Inquisition Tone
The committee questioning McCurdy over Mutual Life and related trusts heatedly debated investigative methods. McCurdy defended his figures as honest though he mocked the idea of “liars” counting. Vouchers and policy data were reviewed as legal costs rose, and future sessions were slated for three days weekly with additional witnesses noted for possible appearance but not this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCurdy
Hughes
Mutual Life
France mobilizes fleet over Venezuela crisis with Castro
Paris reports a French naval buildup as Desaix Lavoisier and Chasseloup-Laubat prepare to join Jurien de la Graviere in the Caribbean. Five ships under Admiral Bevoe de Lapeyrere head to Fort de France in a precautionary move while diplomatic talks continue about Castro’s course and a suitable explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Desaix
Cherpourg
French West Indies
Castro
Lavoisier
Chasseloup-Laubat
Jurien de la Graviere
Bevoe de Lapeyrere
Fort de France
Martinique
Venezuela
M. Taigny
France
Americans Honored At Carnegie Rector Inauguration
In St Andrews on Oct 18 Andrew Carnegie was installed for a second term as lord rector with many distinguished Americans present. Whitelaw Reid Charlemagne Tower Henry Potter and William Holland were named honorary doctors of laws along with Nicholas Murray Butler who attended in absentia. The hall overflowed with students as Carnegie’s address prompted a public burst of enthusiasm. Degrees were then conferred on five Americans and four Scots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrews
Scotland
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
New York
Carnegie
Striker Kiligd, Another Wounded in Newark Strike
In Newark Ohio on October 18, gunfire from Hungarian workers at a local stove shop ended a strike with Michael Goodwin aged 24 killed instantly and John Marker aged 21 wounded in the head. Hungarians fled into a dwelling and then fired as they were forced out, as a crowd of strikers chased them through the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiligd
Newark
Michael Goodwin
John Marker
Verdict Unpopular Resolutions of Sympathy Adopted
Wooster residents gathered at Mrs Grace Taggarts home to express sympathy for her and pledge help. Attorneys filed an amended motion for a new trial alleging judge bias and prejudice influenced the of the custody decree in the Taggart divorce case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster, O
Wooster
Grace Taggart
Hagen
Elmore Taggart
Sulid
Hocause
Like Column of Fire in West Virginia Gas Well
In Parkersburg on October 18 a Philadelphia Gas Company well near Weston, Lewis County, is emitting about thirty million cubic feet of gas daily, reportedly the largest gas well yet struck. The 1400 psi pressure defeats control attempts. gas roars, glows bright at night, and has driven workers from the derrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
Philadelphia Gas Company
Weston
Lewis County
Guffy & Gayley
Pittsburg
Six Perish By Fire in Port Royal Home
Port Royal Franklin county saw tragedy as Mrs. Alice Hartman and her five children perished in a two story frame fire. Husband William Hartman escaped but could not save them as the home burned quickly to the ground. The oldest child was 12. It is blamed on a defective fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Alice Hartman
Port Royal
Franklin County
William Hartman
Hartman
Muns
White Slave Myth Exposed in Chicago Ongoing China Ring
Chicago authorities uncover a trafficking ring that exported young American women to China for servile work. Two women, one in Chicago and one in Shanghai, are named as leaders. Recruits were lured with promises of wealth and maid positions, with expenses paid, then sent abroad and placed under guard for transfer to buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Empire of China
Shanghai
China
Orient
Cabinet Officers May Dismiss Civil Servants At Will
President Roosevelt approves a sweeping amendment giving cabinet heads power to summarily discharge any civil service employee in their department without hearing if they have personal knowledge of misconduct or inefficiency. The change follows a chauffeur incident where the driver impeded the president's carriage, leading to calls for dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Hhis
Roosevel
Lesson in robbery reveals vault method and jail term
Elijah Bow sher formerly at the American National Bank was jailed seven years after confessing to an $18,000 robbery seven years earlier. He demonstrated the vault break with Prosecutor Klinger, detailing entry through a dark bank corner and a妻 gear, then reopening doors to remove money and notify staff. Bow sher pled guilty before Judge Cunningham. real estate agent Thomas Wilkins faces trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Elijah Bowsher
American National Bank
Thomas Wilkins
Bowster
Wilkins
Bowsher
Guily
Cunningham
Kalb
Michael
Monmley
Henry Irving Cremated In Secret Funeral Plans
Henry Irving's body was secretly moved to a crematorium early today and prepared. The family aims to keep publicity away before the funeral Thursday at Westminster Abbey with St Faith's chapel rites on Friday and a procession from Baroness Burdett-Coutts' Stratton Street home. A French actor deputation will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sir Henry Irving
Weattingtor Abbey
St. Faith’s Chapel
Baroness Burdett Courts
Strat
Pennsylvania Artilleryman Killed in Accident at Fort Sill
Ray George of Pennsylvania, a private in the Thirteenth battery of artillery, second provisional regiment, was killed when a caisson fell on them during return from field practice. He had served just four weeks in the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Fort Sill
Oklo
Ray George
Second Provisional Regiment
George
Uproar in Chinatown as shooting shocks New York
Chinatown erupts after a shooting on Mott Street near the Bowery drawing crowds and looting attempts. Police arrest three suspects after a lengthy scramble while a tourist and a detective clash. Louis Hung, wounded, identifies Hun Wah Toy as the shooter hiding in a yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Chinatown
Mott Street
Bowery
Louis Hung
Hun Wah Toy
Married in flatboat on the Ohio River near Huntington
Ed w in T. Hanna and Lotta Porter wed on a flatboat under a full moon as Rev G L Carter spoke the blessing. About 200 guests attended the ceremony and reception while a hillside whistled wedding music. The couple, daughter of Cabell County farmers, planned a Cabell County honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Edwin T. Hianna
Cabell County
Mrs. Hanna
Caba
Shaw Will Assist Herrick in Ohio Campaign
Announcement from Republican headquarters says Secretary Shaw will make three speeches in Ohio during the current campaign. Details of dates are not yet set, but he has agreed to speak as his engagements permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Herrick
Columbus
Ohio
Daves
Sug
Cubans Seek New Permanent Commercial Treaty With United States
Havana business groups and associations united in a resolution arguing Cuba needs a new permanent commercial treaty with the United States to foster industrial and agricultural development and boost trade relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
PS. Tiesen
Cuba
United States
Five tons of molten metal explodes at Joliet plant
A blast of five tons of molten metal at the Joliet MHnvis Oil plant showered a band of workers near a converter. One man died, three burned fatally, and about a dozen injured are in critical condition with unknown outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Mhnvis Oil Company
Lady Hartopp to Wed Earl Cowley in Ceylon
London report states Lady Hartopp formerly divorced by Sir Charles Hartopp after a sensational vial has traveled to Colombo Ceylon to marry Earl Cowley the earl is identified as a correspondent in the cass not fully clear but confirms the engagement and travel context
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Hartopp
Earl Cowley
London
Charles Hartopp
Columbo
Ceylon
Cass
Chicago Grain Market Sees Gains On Russian Famine Hopes
Chicago traders pushed wheat futures higher as revived talk of a partial grain famine in Russia supported demand. December wheat rose to around 86 86 cents, corn gained about 0 1 cent, oats up roughly 0 5 cent, with closing quotes listed as wheat 86 86, corn 44 cents, oats 28 34 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Russia
Pittsburg Markets October 17 Prices Across Commodities
Market report from Pittsburg lists corn, oats, hay, eggs, butter, cheese, and cattle prices. Includes No. 2 white, No. 3 white, timothy hay, clover hay, mixed hay, butter prints, and various dairy, beef, veal, hog, sheep, and lamb valuations with ranges for prime to common grades. Prices reflect grain, hay, dairy, and livestock markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ohio
Wisconsin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ance
Richard A. McUrdy
Legislatur
Sion
Taft
Panama Canal
Taft Fortifications Board
Senate
Great Britain
Bryan
Tokio
Mapie Club
W. J. Bryan
Baron Kaneko
Coshocton
Charles Fisher
Harold Miller
West Lafayette
Here
Fisher
Miller
Stockley Fisher
West Lafayette College
Armes
Porto Rico
Dominican Republic
Virgil Bowers
Bowers
George Farris
Lima, O
Henry Irving
John
Coshoeton, O
William Tubbs
Farmers
Chicago Grain Market
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!