Brown's Firm Fails After Wild Trading
A. O. Brown & Co. suspend operations after a two hour trading surge in which 1.5 million shares moved and short covering boosted prices. J. W. Rhodes named assignee with E. F. Buchanan denying Lawson ties, pledging to resume quickly while creditors seek cash or stock.
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Stock Exchange
A. O. Brown & Co
Broad Street
A. O. Brown
J. W. Rhodes
Dicks W. Noel
E. F. Buchanan
Thomas W. Lawson
New York Stock Exchange
New York Cotton Exchange
Chicago Stock Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
Cleveland Stock Exchange
Chicago
Cleveland
Buffalo
Erie
Penn
Toronto
Waldorf-Astoria
New Plaza
Albert O. Brown
Lewis Ginter Young
G. Lee Stout
Edward F. Buchanan
Samuel C. Brown
W. Rhea Whitman
President Roosevelt Hidden Train Run To Jordanville
President Roosevelt travels by special train to Jordanville in Herkimer County with Mrs Roosevelt and family. Secretive trip with limited notice, no public demonstrations, speeches planned by Elihu Root and J S Sherman, destination Jordanville library dedication by Robinsons.
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New York Times
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Jordanville
Herkimer County
Miss Roosevelt
Kermit
Douglas Robinson
Hoboken
Lackawanna Railroad
George W. Huyler
J. E. Adamson
Herkimer
Roosevelt’s Early Return From Oyster Bay Seen
Washington reports indicate President Roosevelt and family will return to Washington by September 20. The White House staff notes the White House overhaul is near completion and preparations will allow a two week lead time. Observers say the early return signals renewed personal involvement in Taft’s campaign and White House direction of political strategy.
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New York Times
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Oyster Bay
Sagamore Hill
Mr. Taft
Chicago
Paste Jewels in Newport at Evening Affairs
Newport notes repeat jewelry losses at social events as replicas are worn for security. Mrs John R Drexel and Mrs J Stewart Barney still have missing pieces from long ago, while Mrs Henry Barton Jacobs and a guest lose valuables this week. Norman Hapgood and wife lost a diamond pin at Mrs Berwind's dance. others report losing pendants and purses this season.
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New York Times
Newport
John R. Drexel
J. Stewart Barney
Norman Hapgood
Hapgood
Berwind
Hughes Opposition Shown in Primaries Across State
Albany reports indicate anti Hughes forces won in Albany Syracuse and Niagara Orleans districts while Wadsworth control prevailed in Niagara Orleans giving him sway over delegates to the state convention and signaling his son for governor. In Cayuga Wilcox opposition grows though Hughes backers hold Oneida Herkimer. Buffalo Onondaga Schenectady and Jefferson St Lawrence counties largely back Hughes or remain unpledged with local leaders signaling strong Roosevelt era party cohesion.
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New York Times
Albany
Gov. Hughes
Syracuse
William Barnes, Jr
Francis Hendricks
Hughes
Niagara-Orleans
Wadsworths
Port
John A. Merritt
Niagara
Peter A. Porter
Congress
Archie D. Sanders
Internal Revenue
Sanders
Porter
James W. Wadsworth, Jr
Cayuga County
Benjamin M. Wilcox
Wilcox
Cortland
Seneca
Cayuga
Cortland County
Republican
Rowland W. Davis
Buffalo
Fred. Greiner
Roosevelt
Onondaga Couunty
Horace White
White
Barnes
Oneida County
Herkimer County
Monroe County
Organization
George W. Aldridge
Aldridge
Putnam County
Columbia County
Dutchess County
Wister County
W. W. Wemple
Schenectady-Montgomery-Schoharie
Clinton County
Lucian L. Shedden
Jefferson
St. Lawrence
Woman Leaps From Window in Westa Wilner Tragedy
Westa Wilner a young woman from 646 East Thirteenth Street died after jumping from a fourth story window at 528 East Eleventh Street where she stayed with her husband Joseph Wilner's friends. She had long illness including nervous trouble and pulmonary disease and was reportedly recently at Middletown Homeopathic Hospital. She died two hours later at Bellevue Hospital from concussion.
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Westa Wilner
East Thirteenth Street
East Eleventh Street
Joseph Wilner
Middletown Homeopathic Hospital
New Building Collapse in Brooklyn Borough
A four story apartment house at 233 Fifty-fifth Street Brooklyn collapsed last night around seven. The owner Mrs Lucile Boyd who resides nearby at 235 Fifty fifth Street owned the building while Walter Fryer contractor of 649 Fifty-ninth Street was erecting it. All interior walls were complete and roof wasn’t yet installed.
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Fifty-fifth Street
Brooklyn
Lucile Boyd
Walter Fryer
Fifty-ninth Street
Unclear Rail Fare Notice For Toledo Via Pennsylvania
A fragmentary ad indicates a rail fare of 22 20 to Toledo and via Pennsylvania Railroad from August 27 with return validity until December 15 inclusive. Ticket agents are advised to consult for details.
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Toledo
Pennsylvania Railroad
Depeiber
Ady
Contests in Democratic primaries draw few statewide issues
Albany August 25. Democratic primaries produced few contests and no state issues. Patrick McCabe the Albany boss faced Jacob L. Ten Eyck who had a contested delegation at the State Convention but was rejected. Ten Eyck carried four wards while McCabe won the city.
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New York Times
Albany
Patrick McCabe
Jacob L. Ten Eyck
Ten Eyck
McCabe
Roosevelt Club Backs Hughes Renomination
The Roosevelt Republican Club of the First Assembly District met last night and adopted a resolution urging the renomination of Gov. Hughes.
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Roosevelt Republican Club
First Assembly District
Hughes
Baby placed on altar shocks St. Louis revival
At Union Mission a 20 year old woman, Cora Thompson, laid a baby on the altar and urged the exhorter John Hutchinson to forgive sins. The crowd dispersed and a woman retrieved the infant. Hutchinson said he was tempted, backslid, and has since returned to a Christian life.
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New York Times
ST. Louis
Union Mission
Franklin Avenue
John Hutchinson
Cora Thompson
Hutchinson
Divorce by Court in Bed as Plaintiff Recovers
In Sioux Falls South Dakota on August 25 Mrs. W. T. Lynes obtained a divorce from her Toronto husband. With the court, judge, lawyers, and stenographer in the sickroom to hear testimony, Judge Smith heard the case at the bedside while Mrs. Lynes, confined by paralysis, testified that her husband deserted her ten years earlier. The decree was granted, allowing her to leave the state for medical treatment.
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New York Times
S. D
W. T. Lynes
Toronto
Canada
Smith
Capt Erbs Domestic Turmoil Prompts Suit for Separation
Philadelphia Aug 25 Capt J Clayton Erb a Republican politician plans to sue for separation naming several well known men as co respondents He says his wife caused the arrest of their colored coachman Eugene Poulson accusing him of threats to shoot her Poulson was bailed Erb says he learned of troubling matters at his home in his absence Mrs Erb a former Mrs W F Rothermel is an expert horsewoman and has ridden blue ribbons at horse shows
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New York Times
Philadelphia
J. Clayton Erb
Eric
Poulson
Awaited divorce to marry rich Italian in Elba
Brunt McClain once of National Tube Works at McKeesport will wed a wealthy Italian woman after desertion and divorce from his wife. Vaughan, a friend, reports McClain learned of the divorce while living on the Isle of Elba and immediately announced his engagement.
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New York Times
Pittsburg
Penn
Brunt McClain
National Tube Works
McKeesport
United States Steel Corporation
Isle of Elba
McClain
Divorce Suit Over Romance With Emperor’s Dentist
Chicago August 25 Mrs Lillian Lawley York through attorney James A Brady files for divorce from Edward Lawle York court physician and dentist to Emperor William of Germany charging desertion The suit says their Berlin move five years ago sparked trouble and a private $100000 settlement was arranged after they agreed to separate Mrs York residing at 4131 Indiana Avenue asserts the former husband pursued other interests during their separation.
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New York Times
Chicago
Vienna
America
Lillian Lawley York
James A. Brady
Circuit Cour
Edward Lawle York
William of
Germany
Berlin
Pair Ties the Knot in Albany License Ceremony
Oliver Bush Loomis 75, a widower, and Frances Amelia Parsons 41, a spinster from Westfield Mass., traveled to Albany and obtained a marriage license. Rev. J. W. Molderhower of Second Presbyterian Church officiated at Spencer's, 31 Maiden Lane. The ceremony proceeded despite a clipped, garbled report mentioning pebble eyeglasses and unrelated phrases.
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New York Times
Albany
Oliver Bush Loomis
Frances Amelia Parsons
Westfield
Mass
J. W. Moldenhower
Second Presbyterian Church
Spencer’s
Maiden Lane
Hotel Cliffton Guests Clash With Proprietor Over Noise
Patchogue New York August reports an escalating feud at the Hotel Cliffton between the proprietor and Summer colony guests. Noise disputes last year and this season led to expulsions and relocations to rival hotels. A late week incident with Special Policeman William Jenkins triggered whispers of unrest and planned moves.
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New York Times
Patchogue
L.I
Cliffton
New York
Brooklyn
Labor Day
TIMES
William Jenkins
Jenkins
Eal
Refuses 6 Million Offer for West Virginia Gas Fields
Pittsburg Aug 25 The Union Natural Gas Company rejects Standard Oil bid of 6 million for its West Virginia oil and gas holdings. Union seeks 10 million, led by President T. N. Barnsdall, owning 80 000 to 100 000 acres, with gas piped to Ohio and West Virginia towns serving about 95 000 people. If acquired, Standard plans to pipe gas to Baltimore and Washington. Union notes Standard’s right of way complicates pipelines. incorporation began in 1902 with 6 million capital, later up to 9 000 090.
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New York Times
Pittsburg
Standard Oil Company
Union Natural Gas Company
West Virginia
T. N. Barnsdall
Ohio
Baltimore
Washington
May Raise Free Duty Limit
The Senate Finance Committee sub committee heard from Assistant Secretary Coolidge and Customs official Montgomery. They proposed raising the duty free baggage limit for returning citizens to 200 dollars from 100 and adding a five dollar protest fee, plus stricter rules to curb undervaluation of mailed merchandise.
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New York Times
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Dewey's Special Sec Champagne in French method
Dewey and Sons Co of New York markets a bottle fermented champagne labeled Special Sec. The product is described as Champagne made by the French method with fermentation in the bottle. The listing cites the address 138 Fulton Street, New York.
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Dewey’s
Dewey & Sons Co
Fulton St
New York
Judgment Against Duchess Denied in Dublin Court
A London druggist who won $175 against the Duchess of Manchester failed to obtain further examination of her means. The Master of Rolls refused the request as not urgent, and the sheriff at Kylemore Castle reported nulla bona for execution of the decree.
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New York Times
Dublin
Duchess of Manchester
London
Kylemore Castle
Alton Earnings Fall Despite Passenger Rise Under Fare Law
Chicago August 25 The Chicago and Alton Railroad reports a 12 percent rise in passengers carried for the year ending June 30 1908 but earnings drop by 208 783 under the Illinois two cent passenger fare law Walter Ross Traffic Manager says Alton is first road to show full year results under the new law The year saw 366 766 more passengers than the prior fiscal year and a revenue decline in dollars.
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Chicago
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Walter Ross
Alton
Zust Reaches Moscow After Ills to Paris Race
The last car in the New York to Paris race, the Zust, reached Moscow exhausted and badly in need of repairs. Its crew, led by Henri Haaga, had suffered illness since Vladivostok and arrived after delays via Omsk Perm and Kasan, about a month behind the Thomas car.
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New York
Paris
Moscow
Vladivostok
Zust
Thomas
Protos
Omsk
Perm
Henri Haaga
Kasan
Col Stewart Faces Riding Test at Fort Huachuca
Col William F Stewart of the Coast Artillery, banished to Fort Grant Arizona, has been ordered to ride tests at Fort Huachuca near the Mexican line. He may walk fifty miles in three days instead of riding ninety miles in the same period. Officials refuse to discuss the case but relief would come if he fails and is retired for disability.
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New York Times
Washington
William F. Stewart
Coast Artillery
Fort Grant
Arizona
War Department
Fort Huachuca
Stewart
Col. Stewart
Heavy Horse for Taft Offered by Kansas Man
Brig. Gen. Clarence R. Edwards received notice of a horse shipment from Hezekiah Leon described as twenty five hands high and 3500 pounds stripped. The letter says the animal is meant for Judge Taft and was sent to Edwards’ War Department office, a “Brobdingnags” gift amid mounting presidential fervor.
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New York Times
Washington
Clarence R. Edwards
Taft
Secreary of War
Appleville
Kan
Hezekiah Leon
Gen. Edwards
Whale races liner Kensington off Newfoundland
Montreal August 25 The liner Kensington on a voyage from Liverpool encountered a large sperm whale racing alongside the ship. Passengers cheered the unusual spectacle as the whale kept pace for about half an hour before forging ahead and brushing the bows causing a splash of blood over the water.
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Montreal
Quebec
Liverpool
Newfoundland
Ambassador Thompson Hurt In Mexico City Accident
Ambassador David E. Thompson of the United States to Mexico was seriously but not dangerously hurt after being knocked down by a bicyclist in Mexico City. He sustained a fracture of the left arm and severe bruises with no internal injuries. The Mexican youth Alvaradez was arrested, and Thompson intervened for his release. President Diaz and officials expressed concern over the incident.
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New York Times
Mexico City
Mexico
David E. Thompson
United States
Republic of Mexico
Diaz Hospital
Alvaradez
Thompson
Diaz
To Believe Summer Exhaustion Take Hors ford's Acid Phosphate
A Victorian era advertising card promotes Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a cooling refreshing invigorating summer drink. It urges readers to drink to beat fatigue and summer heat with confidence in the tonic's invigorating qualities.
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Horsford
Earle Jailed After Alleged Beating of Wife in Monroe
Monroe New York August report states Pinney Earle, known for his affair and second marriage, was jailed in Goshen Orange County on a second degree assault charge after his wife Julia Kuttner Earle reported being choked and battered. Evidence includes her bruises while Miss Inez Berry testified of the events at Affinity Hill. An arrest warrant led Sheriff Decker and deputies to evoke Earle who, appearing in a dressing gown, surrendered and was arraigned before Magistrate Carpenter.
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New Here Times
Monroe
N.Y
Pinney Earle
Orange County
Goshen
Earle
A. L. Decker
Frank S. Hack
William Leonard
Affinity Hill
Julia Kuttner Earle
Charles
Albert
Weat Seventy-second Street
New York
Decker
Sherif Decker
Ari Tir
Goshen Jail
Wack
Sarie
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T. W. Lawson
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Pittsburg Steel
Sues Kaiser
Lillian Lawley
York of Chicago
Union Natural Gas Co
Standard Oil
Grace
Manchester
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Hurt
Julia Kuttner
Ers
Earle Surrenders
Resewer
Thomas Hayes
Earle House
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Harle
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