Indignant policy holders seek transfer from Massachusetts Benefit Life
In New York 308 policy holders gathered at the Equitable building to pressure transfer of up to 10,000 policies to a stable company. They blamed poor management on the firm’s finances while exonerating President John Henry Rolker, who outlined chaotic liabilities near 800000 dollars and proposed a plan to transfer and assess holders a fraction of policy face value.
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Fhces
New York
Massachusetts Benefit Life Assurance association
Equitable
lower Broadway
John Henry Rolker
swinaie
echoven
Rolker
George A. Litchfield
Boston
Thomas Heywood
Steater
Holker
Massachusetts
Kolker
Heywood
Massachusetts Benefit Life Insurance company
Striking Offer From Old Line Insurance Company
A conference with one of the three leading old line life insurance firms yielded a flattering offer. A high official stated the company would welcome Massachusetts policy holders and would not require medical exams, with examinations to be conducted by the company’s agents. A committee motion to empower and adopt the report passed swiftly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
old line
Massachusetts
Glucose Trust Formed in Chicago with New Jersey Charter
Word from Chicago reports a coalition of six large glucose firms forming a trust with 29 million dollars capital and a New Jersey charter. Figures named include J. P. Morgan ex Governor Wlower H O Havemerger A NS Brady F C Mathessen Blair Co Moore Co and Chicago magnates Marshall Field L Z Leiter Robert T Lincoln. Large firms cited are National Starch Manufacturing Charles Pope Glucose and Waukegan Uls. They reportedly plan a uniform price across the industry.
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Chicago
New Jersey
New York
Wall street
J. P Morgan
Wlower
H. O. Havemerger
A. NS. Brady
F. C. Mathessen
Blair & Co
Moore & Schl
National League Scores and Club Standings Report
Baseball scores from Cleveland Louisville Pittsburgh and St Louis with New York Philadelphia and Boston results. Highlights include varied hit counts errors and club records with standings showing Boston Cincinnati Baltimore and Washington trailing leaders New York and Brooklyn amid a busy NL schedule.
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Cleveland
New York
Louisville
Brooklyn
Louis We
Pittsburg
Pittsbore
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
St Louss
wren AS
Boston Cincinnate Baltumurs New York
Brookklam vaces
Washington
St Louis
Pilgrims Pass Through Saratoga En Route to St Anne Shrine
A train of 14 cars carrying French Canadian Catholics moved through Saratoga on the annual pilgrimage to St Anne de Beaupre. Separately, Mrs A L Dunningan of Shokane New York died after consuming wood alcohol to ease stomach pains.
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Saratoga
St. Anne de Beaupre
A. L. Dunningan
Shokane
WW. Y
Badger Paper company
EKankama
Wis
mmill
northwest
Tom Sherman
William T. Sherman
Seattle
Wash
Henry Hamlin Evang
Whitechapel
London
Arthur Terry
Crmal street
New Orleans
Kharton
Ont
Excursion Boat Aurora Disabled Near New York
The excursion steamboat Aurora with 100 passengers left for College Point New York when a valve blew out in her propelling apparatus off Oak Point. The steamer drifted toward Hellgate and Harlem cuts until a tug towed her to College Point where the damaged valve was replaced.
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New York
Aurora
College Pvt
N. Y
Oak Point
Heilgate
Harlem kills
College Point
Tariff Errors Highlight Twoccuracies in the New Bill
The article notes tariff errors and inconsistencies in the newly proposed bill, pointing to potential ambiguities in duties and classifications. Authorities indicate ongoing review to clarify provisions and ensure consistent application.
Incoherent Tariff Provisions Spark Lynchpin Dispute
Washington July 27 treasury officials note inconsistencies in the new tariff act. Key issues include conflicting duties on plums and currants, a disputed calfskin classification, and an omission of licensing provisions for customs brokers. Circulars are being drafted to clarify multiple sections while furniture for entrants remains duty free under vague terms. Secretary Bliss seeks full cooperation with interior department chiefs for informed personnel decisions.
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Washington
treasury
congress
Bliss Desres
Bliss
Department of the Interior
Consuls Named for Samoa Palemo Apia Italy Roles
During Congress session Church Howe of Nebraska was appointed and confirmed as consul general at Apia Samoa. He declines and is set for Paler mo Italy, Luther W Osborn of Blair Nebraska to be named consul general at Apia.
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Washington
Church Howe
Nebraska
Ama
Samoa
Palermo
Italy
Luther W Osborn
Blair, Neb
Apia
Missing Girl Found Dead After Apparent Self Harm
Lulu Leary, 17, reported missing since Saturday, was found dead in a canal. Authorities say the death appears self inflicted after she had been staying with two aunts and had recently faced punishment for deception over a bicycle she used, rented from a livery. In a separate incident at West Point, Bernard Mahan of the Army Academy central telephone office attempted self harm by gas, with a jammed door and exposed jets noted. No motive given.
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Tuea
Lulu Leary
West Point
West Poin
Bernard Mahan
Military academy
Mahan
New York Markets Flour and commodities mixed but steady
New York markets show flour steady with dull Western prices and firm winter patents around 407, winter straights near 4.20, city mills at 470 and 483. Wheat No 2 red opens strong on foreign buying then eases, rye quiet, corn strong then weak, oats steady, pork around 8.75 to 9.25, lard near 4.45, butter and cheese quiet, eggs steady, sugar firm, turpentine firm, rice steady, hay moderate.
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New York
city mills
U. S
Buffalo
state
Pennsylvania
AARPith
New Orleans
Japan
Klondike Fever Grows As Alaska Freight Piles Up
Port Townsend reports the City of Topeka from Alaska with news that Klondike fever spreads in Juneau as many men depart or prepare to go. Freight at Dyea tops the pack, with Queen and Mexico en route likely doubling the backlog, delaying mining access this year. Franklin F. Myers plans a Dawson City trip via the Takou route, touted as easier though longer. John G. Brady is sworn in as Alaska governor.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Topeka
Alaska
Juneau
Dyea
Queen
Mexico
Frank F. Myers
Dawson City
Schwatke
Yukon valley
Takeu inlet
Takou
Lake Testin
Yukon river
Chilkat
John G. Brady
Army officers to lead company to Alaska gold country
In Alaska and Washington July 27 the president and Secretary Alger authorize detailing an army officer and a regular army company for service in Alaska. Details aim to move soldiers toward the Yukon river gold region via Circle City, with shipper options on the Pacific coast likely to be used. An experienced officer will command, and the exact posting is not yet fixed.
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Alaska
Washington
Alger
gold country
Yukon river
Pacific
camp ar
Circle City
Canadians Prepare Klondike Expedition From Montreal
Montreal July 27 a prominent local engineer TT Ganest will leave August 5 with eight or ten assistants for the Klondike on behalf of a Canadian syndicate. Mersier, a noted French Canadian scout, also plans to proceed west. In Washington July 27 the president announced the appointment of Robert J Tracewell of Indiana as comptroller of the treasury. The post pays 6000 dollars yearly and fills the vacancy created by Bowler’s retirement. Tracewell, 45, a Virginia native and former representative in the fifty fourth Congress, brings strong legal credentials.
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Montreal
Ganest
Klondike
Mersier
Alaska
Wesenington
Robert J. Tracewell
Indiana
treasury
White House
Tracewell
Camptrofler
Virginia
Chinese Attempt to Smuggle Opium at Buffalo
A chaotic night on the Niagara River involved a party attempting to land opium on Squaw Island. Small canisters filled with rum were seized, police pursued suspects via watercraft, and shots were fired as the Celestes dodged the swift current and escaped.
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Buffalo
Niag river
Republican Medtia previews state convention in Lincoln
July 27 dispatches from TincolnNebraska indicate the Republican state central committee plans for the August 26 meeting. Leaders show favorable sentiment toward renomination of Chief Justice Post to the state supreme court.
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Medtia
Tincoln
Neb
Tha ‘ey
Lincoln
sean
Chie Justice Post
supreme court
Woman sentenced to the rock pile in Danville case
July 27 Danville Minnesota report notes Magistrate Timmona sentences Maggie Selars, a disorderly woman, to 30 days on the rock pile. The sentence is accepted with nonchalant demeanor by the condemned woman.
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Danville
Mis
Mamatrate Timmona
Maggie Selars
Rees Seeks Parole From Hudson River State Hospital
Howell C. Rees asks his lawyers to pause all legal actions to secure release from Hudson River State hospital. He plans to appeal to his father for consent to discharge and to sail for Europe for a rest starting Saturday. Doctors say he shows no sign of paresis and his eyes are normal.
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Howell C. Rees
Poughkeepsie
Hudson River State hospital
Europe
Langdon
Rees
Dobson
Capsized and drowned in Schoharie Creek tragedy
In Middleburg on July 27 Ralph Hyde aged 70 and Miss Libbie Young aged 95 were capsized crossing to the Hyde dairy to obtain morning milk. Fred Hyde, a grandson, rescued his grandfather but Miss Young drowned. The river's high current prevented recovery and Miss Young, an Hyde employee, is presumed dead.
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Middleburg
Ralph Hyde
Libbie Young
Schoharie creek
Mr. Hyde
Fred Hyde
Miss Young
Hyde
Alleged Attempt to Pass Forged Check in Westfield
Edward J. Lynch of Meriden Connecticut and self styled president of the International Metal Polishers' union was arrested in Westfield on July 27 for trying to pass a forged ten dollar check at Park Square hotel. The check bore the name J L Thompson and was offered for a hotel meal. Lynch denies dining at the hotel and claims mistaken identity.
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Westfield
Mass
Edward J. Lynch
Meriden
Governor Hastings Approves Lehigh University Funding
Governor Hastings approved the first two appropriations totaling 150000 for maintenance and general expenses in the Lehigh University bill. He disapproved the third and fourth specifications totaling 50000. the bill appropriates 209000 for Bethlehem university. The remaining items cover general educational purposes and special plant maintenance.
Heavy selling of American stocks cited in Times report
The Times reports heavy selling in the American market following the U.S. Senate's inaction on President Euler's request to appoint a currency commission. Quarters suggest the delay may be favorable, as it could have led McKinley to push for a commission likely to compromise with silver interests.
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London
The Times
United States senate
Euler
senate
McKinley
Cuban Insurgent Chief Surrenders at Los Palos
Major Juan Calangas a key insurgent leader with 19 cavalrymen surrendered to authorities at Los Palos. Havana reports indicate 41 insurgents killed in clashes with Spanish troops and 93 insurgents surrendered, 48 armed, across several provinces.
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Havana
Juan Calangas
Los Palos
Directors Seek Dissolution of Acton Civil Polytechnic Institute
New York July 27 It is reported that Jacob W. Fetters and the institute directors have applied to the supreme court for voluntary dissolution of the Acton Civil Polytechnic Institute of Coeymans New York. The company was incorporated in 1879 with capital stock of 129000. There are no creditors and the assets consist of lands and buildings valued at 14000.
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New York
supreme court
Acton Civil Polytechnic Institute of Coeymans WNY
Jacob W. Fetters
Western insurance investigators push probe of eastern firms
Topeka reports insurance superintendents of the western states are moving to gain hands in an investigation of the financial condition of eastern fire and life insurance companies. The object is to protect western policyholders and to uncover irregularities in the movement of the big eastern concerns.
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Topeka
horder
Appropriation decisions at Heartisburg authorized funding
Governor Hastings approved the first two appropriations totaling 150000 for Lehigh University at Bethlehem and disapproved the third and fourth sanitation, maintenance items totaling 50090, in a bill appropriating 200000. The two approved items cover expenses and the others cover general plant maintenance.
Excursion steamboat AaronWoiech reaches College Point crowd
In New York on July 27 the excursion steamboat AaronWoiech brought 100 passengers to College Point after drifting toward Hell Gate. A tugboat answered a signal and towed the vessel to safety as a burst valve issue arose near Oak apparatus.
Naval Officer Sharkey Begins Duty at New York Office
Naval Officer Robert A. Sharkey began duties at the New York custom house by reappointing Marricon W Gourley as special deputy naval officer and comptroller. Gourley was first appointed to duty in the naval office by President Lincoln.
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Sharkey
Work
New York
Robert A. Sharkey
New York custom house
Marricon W Gourley
Mr. Gourley
naval office
Lancoln
Debs Visits Wheeling as West Virginia Strike Spreads
Eugene V. Debs arrives in Wheeling and addresses a mass meeting after the attempt to use public grounds fails. He reports new recruits among Fairmont miners and accuses operators of cheating workers and intimidating organizers while expressing hope for strike success in West Virginia. Indiana officials report about 20 000 miners and families may need aid if conditions persist and urge relief. Governor Mount plans a relief appeal.
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Wheeling
Eugene V. Debs
Fairmont
Debs
West Virginia
Indiana
Indianapolis
Conner and
Terhune
Mount
Indiana coal fields
govenor
Crisis at Scottdale Strikers Face Armed Deputies
At Scottdale Pennsylvania a batch of men arrived determined to work while a strikers committee failed to yield. Armed deputies patrol mill property and orders threaten arrest for trespass. Officials withhold start time details though boilers can burn natural gas. Old workers insist they will stay firm.
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Scottdale
Emberzzler Sentenced In Topeka Case
A. D. Hubbard, once a Hamilton Printing receiver, was convicted of embezzling funds and sentenced by Judge Hubbard to three years in the penitentiary. Hubbard, a prominent lawyer, claimed the conviction stemmed from his A P A affiliation and delivered a sensational speech at sentencing.
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Topeka
D. Hubbard
Hamilton Printing company
Hiuven Hubbard
Harvey
PA of Kansas
Hubbard
A. P. aA
Illegally Operated Still Found in Tinware Shop Basement
In New York on July 27 an illicit still was seized in a basement tinware shop on Hildridge street by internal revenue agents. The rack room was rented two weeks earlier by a man who used the alias Henry Weimstein. The still capacity was 50 gallons and investigators found ten barrels of sugar mash and some raw whiskey. Arrests in connection with the seizure are expected.
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Illiett
New York
Hldridge street
internal revenue
Henry Weimstein
Report Denies Newark Telephony Syndicate Plot
In Newark on July 27 United States Senator James Smith Bernard M Shanley and other wealthy men were said to plan a syndicate to acquire all unissued stock of the Newark Telephone Company and accelerate line completion. The participants denied any such plot.
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Newark
N. J
United States
James Smith
Bernard M. Shanley
Newark Telephone company
make & Dig
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