Indictments Hit Hageman for Forgery and Perjury
A New York grand jury charged Hageman with seven counts of forgery in the third degree and three counts of perjury over alleged year end book changes meant to misstate Metropolitan Life Insurance Company’s finances. He appeared for bail talks as a broader probe into Equitable Life and related transfers to Mercantile Trust Central Trust and Brown Brothers continued.
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New York
Las
Iff Fasurancs
Ace
J. R. Kinge
Isurancs Department
Hageman
Grand Jury
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Metropolitan
Insurance Company
Mercantile Trust Company
Central Trust Company
Brown Brothers
Insurance
Vermilye & Co
Metropolitana
Insurance Department
Jeans
Resignation of Mutual Life Insurance trustee issued
Harlow N. Tis Binbotham, recently elected trustee of the Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York, resigns in a letter to secretary Williane P Dix. He cites duty, controversy over control of the company, and state laws for custodian duty as reasons, effective immediately.
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Chicago
Harlow N. Tis. Binbotham
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York
Williane PL Dix
Hisginhotin
Directorate
Albany
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Friends of Our Friends Phrase Reflections
A London Ladies' Field quip notes how acquaintances’ connections invite suspicion, remarking that learning much about someone’s friends raises questions about their appeal and worth. The wry observation contrasts curiosity with caution in social circles.
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London
Wheat and corn rise on crop damage fears amid drought
Chicago May 22 leading cereals rallied on the New York board as reports of drought, green bugs and cold weather indicated serious crop damage. July wheat led gains with prices near record highs, while September and December added double digit moves. Corn oats and provisions followed, buyers bidding aggressively as deliveries shifted to higher price levels.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Dreath
Shadhe
Nebraska
Kansas
Jury struggle signals opening in Steanenberg murder case
Bolse Idaho May 22 predict witness to testify next week in Steanenberg murder trial. Eight peremptory challenges remain and juror Cole’s excusal creates vacancies. Judge Fremont Woodree undertakes further examination as opening statements loom Tuesday or Wednesday. Prosecution names witnesses. Orehard likely to testify for a week, marking the pivotal phase of the trial.
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Bolse
Idaho
Steanenberg
Cole
Fremont Wood
Tesday
Tobias
Jamea
Hawles
Secutor Borah Wee
Haywood
Harry Orehard
Orehard
Deadly Stip in Steel Mill Tragedy at Eiva Furnace
Two killed and four fatally injured in a steel mill accident at the Jones and Lauchup plant in Pittsburg. An apparent sip caused an explosion at the Eiva furnace, hurling molten metal over the wall and engulfing workers.
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Eiva
Jones & Lauchup Steel Company
Pittsburg
Salvador revolution claim sparks regional note
A garbled dispatch from Salvador describes a prevohation cork in Salvador received by the Nicaraguan cavein. It names Prudencio Aluaira as leading the revolution but provides no further details according to the fragmentary text.
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Bret Cork
Salvador
Prudencio Aluaira
A Jury of His Own Race
Clyde Fitch a negro charged with assassinating a nine year old girl two weeks ago was tried by a jury composed entirely of negroes found guilty and sentenced to die in the penitentiary.
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Chickasha
Clyde Fitch
Georgia Killing Bee Tragedy Near Reidsville
On May 21 near Reidsville Georgia a mob assaulted the home of a Black family as a white woman was attacked. Flem Padgett opened fire killing a white man Hare and wounding four others. The posse shot into the house killing the older Padgett and two daughters while two of his sons were wounded. Flem Padgett escaped.
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Georgia
Reidsville
CIA
Flem Padgett
Cabeous
Tie
Hare
Padgett
Philadelphia confronts charter annulment over gas price rise
Municipal leaders in Pittsburgh and allied towns urge Governor Stuart to order quo warranto against the Philadelphia company that controls public utilities. They accuse the firm of a gas price hike from 25 to 60 cents and seek broader citywide action, including tax measures on a subsidiary. Mayors of McKeesport and Allegheny join protests amid calls for legal reform and a special legislative session.
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Allegheny
Allegheny River
Pittsburg
Allegheny Courtly Licht Company
Philadelphia Company
McKeesport
Guthrie
Pierlears
Rirschler
Alcamnary Rr
Pie Qadien
Philadelphia Conmany
Stuart
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Tien Anthe
Mexican witness recounts shooting of Frank Notous in Brownsville
Preciade, editor of a Brownsville Mexican newspaper and eyewitness, testified to Senate military affairs committee about the shooting. He described a confrontation at Tillman’s saloon, armed negro soldiers firing, and Notous being killed as witnesses corroborated accounts.
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Washington
Precido
Brownsville
Tex
Frank Notous
Senate Committee On Military
Tillman
Anak
Peeciade
Thex
Natons
Preciade
Predade
Temple Lease for Sehmits Trial Draws Elisor
San Francisco on May 23 reports the Bush Street temple has been leased by Elisorer for use in connection with the Sehmits trial, marking a key venue development.
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San Francisco
Bush Street
Elisorer
Sehmits
Dublin Home Rule Convention Denounces Limited Irish Council
The Dublin convention rejected the Liberal plan for a limited Irish council, killing hope of home rule legislation in the current parliament. The gathering, reflecting broad opposition, criticized the bill as unsafe for Ireland and saw divisions within government ranks. American delegates were welcomed, and the tone remained orderly with only one priestly interruption.
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Dublin
Ireland
Kane
Redmond
Pooorhe Holding
Davit
Dilken
Trealy
Oratom
Dublin Nationalist split on Irish bill prompts reform push
Fragmentary report from Dublin notes the Nationalist faction has rejected Usrell's Irish bill. The likely government plan for the new session centers on reforms and self government measures, but no firm concessions are promised. Internal Liberal pressure and cabinet dissension shape the uncertain path ahead.
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Coton
Dublin
Stro Usrell
Five Burned to Death in Night Steamer Fire
At Michigan’s Sault Ste Marie a night steamer Naomi burned at water edge with four sailors killed and J M Rhoades fatally burned. Fifty passengers and crew escaped in boats as the Kerr assisted in rescue. The loss is estimated at 225000 dollars. A second item notes building trades workers striking, threatening to halt construction in the city.
Fragmentary late 19th century score report hints at match results
The fragmentary text lists multiple city names and partial scores across games or events, including Philadelphia and St Louis references, with erratic punctuation and missing details. It suggests a sports score roundup or schedule from a regional paper, but lacks full names, dates, and context.
Appointment of Inspectors for Immigration and Border Duty
The prompt describes appointments of inspectors in charge of general immigration and the Mexican border in New York districts. It notes a salary of 4,000 per year and mentions individuals such as Trask W and Petea in charge of Chitose aptoon work for the New York AMigdene districts.
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Yate
Trask W
Petea
Chitose
New York
Num
Italian antiques dealer held in Park Lane robbery case
Santo Crescenti, an Italian dealer in antiques, was arrested in London in connection with the February 11 robbery at the Park Lane home of Charles Wertheimer. Valuables including paintings valued at about 175000 dollars were stolen.
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London
Santo Crescenti
Park Lane
Charles Wertheimer
Evansville Street Car Strike Play by Media and Strike Breaker
Mayor Boehne denies violent turmoil in Evansville as streetcar workers strike. Reed, a Harvard graduate and famed strike breaker, now runs cars with disciplined, silent crews. The company readies for a long stoppage, turning Second and Locust into a dormitory and kitchen to house workers.
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Evansville
Ind
John W. Boehne
Rejzain
Koch Detective Agency
Nashville
Koch
John Reed
Chicago
Reed
Harvard
Second and Locust Streets
Boilers Explode at Clay City Electric Plant
At Clay City Indiana on May 22 two boilers of the Electric Light company exploded with a terrific report. Fireman Ralph Travis aged eighteen was instantly killed and a team of horses died in the blast. Local wreckage damaged several residences as the plant was wrecked and debris flew across the area.
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Clay City
Ind
Clay City Electric Light Company
Ralph Travis
John Swinger
Vieerte
Nero
Spa Ee
May 22 Meeting Notes From Daersiters of Rabo Coh
Fragmentary OCR notes record a May 22 meeting of the Daersiters of Rabo coh of Indiars 0 Peostdoat with names such as Tay, SUR, Pastie, and Clary. Several lines mention officers, committees, and attendees including Mrs. Duvall and Mes. Amna.
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Phee
Rabo Coh
Jury Armed for Capital Case in Indiana Murder Trial
South Bend Indiana May 22 A jury has been chosen in the circuit court for the murder of Carrie Vincent at the Grand View hotel last New Year Day The state’s attorney seeks capital punishment if the prisoner Day Armstrong is found guilty by the jury
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Aske
South Bend
Ind
Carrie Vincent
Grand View
Armstrong
GAN DOMINGO FINANCES SHOW FUNDS IN BANK
The San Domingo republic’s finances are clarified by the war department insular bureau. From April 1 1905 to March 31 1907 Santo Domingo had 2 830 948 dollars in New York banks, 55 percent of revenues, while 2 912 962 dollars plus 19 907 dollars held by customs accounted for the remaining 45 percent of customs receipts used to pay expenses.
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Washington
Republic of San Domingo
Insular Bureau
The
War Department
Corbin
Santo Domingo
New York City
Republic
Santa Domingo
Escapee Scientist Frank L. James Dead in St Louis
Frank L. James, noted scientist and government expert in the vermicolareel beef investigation, died in St Louis. A former Mobile chemist, he invented submarine mines used in Mobile Bay, was tried by a court martial led by General Butler, sentenced to death, but escaped and fled to Japan before execution. He later returned to the United States.
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St. Louis
Frank L. James
Mobile
Ala
Mobile Bay
B. F. Butler
Street duel on Tulsa street ends with shooting
In Tulsa on May 22 Haskell B. Talley lawyer and politician shot 8 F. Peters cousin of Senator Pettus of Alabama and a leader in Oklahoma Democratic affairs on a main street corner. Witnesses say long standing ill will from Pettus’s daughter’s suitor dispute, worsened by business troubles, led to the shooting. Pettus’s cousin will recover.
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Tulsa
LL T
Pettua
Escape Attempt by Sumter County Convicts in Georgia
In Americus on May 22 a group of fourteen convicts, mostly black, attacked two armed guards and seized their weapons. Brady Reddick reclaimed a guard's gun and halted the escape, returning ten prisoners to the camp.
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Americus
Sumter County
Brady Reddick
Unable to determine article headline from provided text
Fragmentary OCR text lacks clear events, names, or locations to form a factual summary or identify a main action. No reliable entities or dates are present to construct a news-style card.
Yao Indians of Sonora Reported on War Path
The Yao Indians of Sonora, Mexico, are reported to be on the war path again. The inland waterways commission finished its boat trip from St. Louis to New Orleans. May Irwin and manager Kurt Misfell are set to marry next Sunday.
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Sonora
Mex
New York
United States Inland Waterways Commission
St. Louis
New Orleans
May Irwin
Comedienne
Kurt Misfell
O 'Gene
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Faeunion
Toads Aecrian
Alloether
Aoshoy Ciny
Nastomaltics
Mt Philadelphia
Pitesbure
Peeton
St. Lois
Gates
Chen
Sto Las
Pangaje Olis
Coe
Sohea
Teesdal
Ville
Var
Kamas City
Boehne
GAN Domingo
Lite Rock
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Quo Insurance Companry
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Vieeeubimee Company
Owler
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