Alleged Money Trust Investigation Progress Report
Attorney General Wicker reports the money trust inquiry has nearly completed its probe. Officials say the investigation targets suspected financial schemes and fraudulent practices.
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04 Aug 1911
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1911
Page
1
Attorney General Probes National City Company Holdings
Washington reports General Wickersham nears a final inquiry into the National City Company formed by National City Bank of New York directors to hold bank stocks. The decision will influence Treasury action on security companies and the broader issue of banking capital concentration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Attorney General
Supreme Court
Washington
Wickersham
National City Company
National City Bank of New York
MacVeagh
The
Treasury
Department of Justice
First Trust Company
Security Company
First National Bank of Chicago
First Security Company
First National Bank of New York
Comptroller of the Currency
National Bank
National City Bank
Lehmann
Security companies linked to national banks rise in banking debates
The text notes claims that First Security Company New York holds bank stocks for First National Bank and that First Trust Company Chicago serves similarly for First National. James J. Forgan credited as a pioneer in the security companies concept. Some argue national bank laws forbid indirect ownership between national banks, citing the 1899 Indianapolis National Bank decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Security Company
New York
First National Bank
First Trust Company
Chicago
First National
James J. Forgan
National City
Supreme Court
National Bank Act
National Bank
Indianapolis National Bank
Cotton 15 Up Two Dollars Per Bale Buy Orders Strong
A New Bull Clique is said to be buying thousands of bales as cotton prices rise to 2 per bale for 15 up. The report notes heavy demand and large-scale purchases by a group described as the New Bull Clique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Bull Clique
Cotton Bill Aims For Early Senate Vote In Revision Bill
New Orleans reports show cotton prices jumping with a broad market advance as a bull clique reportedly purchases thousands of bales. Washington notes the House tariff revision bill is sent to the Senate and referred to the Finance Committee with a bid for an early vote by August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Penrose
W J Bryan and Mr Underwood Take Editorial Responsibility
The notice states that W J Bryan and Mr Underwood assume responsibility for the editorials in question. It attributes the utterances to the named editors and assigns accountability to them. The record preserves the formal action and the individuals involved.
Bryan Replies to Underwood Attack and Calls for Discussion
Chicago reports William J. Bryan voluntarily accepts responsibility for an editorial that provoked Congressman Underwood of Alabama. Bryan says he will discuss other issues with the House leader and will publish the source Washington dispatch if correct, or admit a mistake if proven erroneous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Bryan
Chicago
Underwood
Congress
William J. Bryan
House
Washington Dispatch
Omaha
Mr. Bryan
Congressman Underwood
University Club
Everett Becomes Secretary of State in Louisiana Aide Seeks Michel Support
Edward Everett of Union parish qualified and sworn in as secretary of state in Baton Rouge. Michel, the outgoing secretary, attended and then departed for New Orleans while Everett signed new registrar commissions and prepared the office for its first official acts, with Loyalties split over the gubernatorial race but unified on Michel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fdward Everett
Union Parish
Leroux Smith
Baton Rouge
Edward Everett
Michel
New Orleans
Everett
Registrars of Voters
Secretary of State
Investigation of Freight Rates Across Regions Ordered
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a general investigation into freight rates on livestock, packing house products and fresh meats covering the southern, southwest, and western regions from Chicago. Proceedings begin in Oklahoma City on September 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Oklahoma City
Percy to resign. Vardaman gains steady lead
Greenville Mississippi reports United States Senator Leroy Percy plans resignation at the upcoming Mississippi Legislature session in January. Percy was defeated in the primary by former Governor Vardaman, with Vardaman's majority continuing to grow as official figures are issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Mil
United States
Leroy Percy
Vardaman
Mississippi
Percy
Taft Signs Arbitration Treaties in White House Library
President Taft sent to the senate general arbitration treaties with Great Britain and France. The signing ceremony occurred in the White House library with Secretary Knox, British Ambassador Bryce, and other officials present. Treaties mark a major step toward abolishing warfare, though senate opinion shows some muttering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Washington
Taft
Senate
United States
Great Britain
France
Paris
United States Senate
Spain
Knox
Bryce
Chandler Anderson
State Department
Ormond Over
Vicomte Saint Phalle
General Business Company Formed In New Orleans
A new Louisiana corporation named the General Business Company is organized in New Orleans to serve as a Southern oriented clearing house for all merchandise. It plans to manufacture buy and sell across classes offering goods at low prices and also handle disposals for customers. Officers include Emile Bienvenu president H F Cameron vice president Terrebonne Himel secretary and others with temporary offices at 714 Maison Blanche Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
General Business Company
Louisiana
Maison Blanche
Emile Bienvenu
H. F. Cameron
Terrebonne Himel
J. Wilfred Gaidry
Hobart M. McMinn
Sidney J. Poupart
G. J
Taft Signs Senate Messages to Conclude Executive Actions
The article describes President Taft signing two messages to the Senate after foreign treaties were signed by Air Knox. With the treaties completed, Taft seated himself at the desk and finalized the executive actions, closing the matter for the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Knox
Taft
Senate
City plans fire department upgrade and water mains extension
The city agrees with the Fire Prevention Bureau on a full fire alarm system and water mains extension. Plans include keeping three fire stations and buying more firefighting equipment. The Red Men hold an important meeting at their lodge hall tonight with full attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Prevention Bureau
Smith Locals Say State Treasurer Candidacy Bright
Ledoux E. Smith of Alexandria reports strong support for his bid after tours through Mansfield Natchitoches Shreveport Minden Winnfield and other towns. He will continue with a south Louisiana swing starting tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Ledoux E. Smith
Louisiana
Mitchells Welcome Baby Girl In Greenville Texas
Mr and Mrs Jesse Mitchell celebrate the arrival of a fine baby girl while visiting Greenville Texas. Friends extend congratulations on the newborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Mitchell
Greeville
Texas
Vardaman landslide in Mississippi primary victory
Additional returns show Vardaman defeating Leroy Percy and H. Alexander by over 20 000 votes with a large bloc of minor officers also backing Vardaman. A celebratory night planned for Jackson as results await final official figures from the Democratic State Executive Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Vardaman
Leroy Percy
H. Alexander
Democratic State Executive Committee
Admiral Togo Loves Peace Welcome in Midnight Hour
The report notes a hearty welcome to Admiral Togo during a midnight hour arrival in America. It highlights the peaceful tone of the reception and the strong cordial ties between the visiting leader and the host nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Admiral Togo Arrives in New York for U S Visit
Admiral Togo lands in New York on his way home from London. Crowds line the Battery and docks as the victor of the Sea of Japan receives a royal welcome. He departs for Washington with Secretary Hale and naval aides and will tour Washington and Philadelphia before a return to New York for several days of entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Right Royal
Togo
United States
Canada
London
Admiral Togo
Washington
Hale
Philadelphia
Admiral Togo Praises Anglo American Arbitration Treaty
New York reports Admiral Togo, famed for the Russo-Japanese War, as a guest here praising the arbitration treaty as a mighty good thing for world peace. He says he is known as a fighting man but loves peace among nations more than anything.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Japan
New York
Togo
Admiral Togo Welcomed Aboard Lusitania In New York
At midnight the United States welcomed Admiral Count Heihashiro Togo of Japan aboard the Lusitania at Quarantine. A delegation including Chandler Hale and Gen Freder ick Dent Grant attended the ceremony and accompanied the admiral to the Seneca for transfer to his hotel. The scene drew a large crowd as the whole ship stood in tribute before the departure southward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Heihashiro Togo
Lusitania
State
War and Navy Departments
John A. O
Seneca
Department of the East
William Verbeck
National Guard of
Washington
Hale
Taft
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Weather Report
W. J. Bryan
MR Underwood
ST. Landry
Guilbeau
Dudley J. Guilbeau
Opelousas
Pavy-Garland-Estorge- Guilbeau
Mr. Michel
General Business Company Incorporated
Fire Alam System
Smith
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