Kieran’s Bankrupt Web Tangles Catholic Funds Losses
A Cleveland case uncovers how financier Patrick J. Kieran wheeled complex notes and life policies through Fidelity Funding and related firms. He used 75 percent commissions, moved assets across Euclid Avenue Trust and St Marys Academy, and left creditors including St Vincent College and St Thomas Aquinas with massive losses as receivers seek $500000 from the wreck.
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Kieran
Gilroy
Evan
Fidelity Funding
Reliance Life of
Pittsburg
Security Life of
Chicago
Columbia Construction Company
Federal Construction Company
McBride
McBride's Studios, and the Western Illinois & Iowa Railroad Company
Broadway
Fidelity Funding Company
Perry
Duncan H. Sill
Harry H. van Deusen
Mr. Gilroy
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Rock Island
Baltimore
Washington
Colby
Shaw
One Life Insurance Comany
Fidelity Company
Euclid Avenue Trust Company
Cleveland Institution
Fidelity
Kierant
Unk
New York
Trust Company
I. Gifford
Ladd
Cleveland
Mutual Ank of
St. Mary's Academy
Nauvoo
Mary Pullman
Sister Mary
Mutual Bank of Chicago
St. Mary's
St. Vincent’s College
Church of St. Thomas Aquinas
House of the Good Shepherd
Spokane
Grape-Nuts Rebuilds Strength in Massachusetts Reader
A Mass. woman recounts severe nervous breakdown and dyspepsia from overwork. After trying various remedies, she found relief with Grape-Nuts, reporting renewed health and energy eight months of continued use. The advertisement cites a testimonial and branding.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Kieran Denies Fidelity Funding Allegations and Surplus Claims
Washington reports P. J. Kieran former Fidelity Funding president denying receiver Gilroy claims. He says the firm has 400000 surplus assets 3900000 and liabilities 3500000 and that funds were not diverted to other companies. He disputes church property loans and notes the Windsor Trust holds about 440000 in papers.
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Washington
P. J. Kieran
Fidelity Funding Company
Gilroy
Kieran
Windsor Trust Company
Father Fletcher
Baltimore
Lawyer Defends Kieran Amid Receiver Case
Colby states his firm represents Kieran and D H Sill of Fidelity Funding Company. He says Kieran has visited Catholic institutions to explain the sudden bid for a temporary receiver and insists the move stems from alleged breaches of faith by creditor banks. He cites large lines of credit totaling over 890000 dollars and notes secured claims held by United States Mortgage and Trust Company, promising further hearings will reveal creditors and debtors.
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Kieran
Order of Benedictine Sisters
House of the Good Shepherd
Gilroy
Good Shepherd
Fidelity
New York
Madigan
Ambrose Petry
Patrick J. Kieran
Edward E. Duff
Colby
D. H. Sill
Fidelity Funding Company
Carnegie Trust Company
Windsor Trust Company
National Bank of Commerce
United States Mortgage and Trust Company
Taft Addresses Southern Whites on Race and Politics
President Taft argues that the Fifteenth Amendment should stand and that Southern states can secure political stability through qualified suffrage. He contends racial social equality is not mandated by federal law and urges equal opportunity in education and voter eligibility while noting Southern political solidarity and economic growth since 1890.
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South
Democratic Party
Africa
Page
Maine
Vermont
New Hampshire
Pennsylvania
Republican Party
Ohio
Minnesota
Indiana
Texas
Virginia
Taft
Finley
J. Y. Joyner
Superintendent of Public Instruction
North Carolina
Massachusetts
New York
Hugh Macrae
St.Helena
Castle Hayne
Ols
Marathon
Newber
Artesia
J. H. Dillard
Scott
Dillard
Junius Parker
Parker
Mr. Taft
John A. Wyeth
Southern Leaders Urge Education for Negro Uplift
A conference theme centers on integrating Southern whites with educated Blacks through primary and industrial schooling, promoting economic development and reduced racial tension. Key speakers urge public funding, industry growth, and migration debates, with Taft and Page tours highlighting a move toward political openness and cross‑regional cooperation.
Guffey Swindle Allegations Tie to Bond Forgeries
The Central Coal Lumber and Construction Company arraigned before Magistrate Steinert in the Tombs Court yesterday. Myers discharged on grand larceny then rearrested on a first degree forgery charge held in seven thousand dollar bail. Assistant DA Kindelberger said Samuel M. Biddison, broker at 116 Nassau Street, was arrested on forging bonds Myers was accused of stealing. Myers admitted seeing Biddison forge bonds on February 5 1907 and later sought to sell forged bonds. Myers claimed immunity which was denied and he awaits trial Monday next.
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Steinert
Tombs Court
Kindelberger
Samuel M. Biddison
Nassau Street
Myers
McConville
Biddison
Central Coal, Lumber and Construction Company
Mr. Kindelberger
Denial by Col Guffey over 50 thousand dollar fee
Pittsburg dispatch reports excitement over J Montefiore Myers land deals as rumors spread that a Rothschild agent sent Col J M Guffey drafts worth 50 000. Higbie of Union Fidelity Title Insurance refused detailed comment. Guffey insists Myers never paid him and options on his properties expired after failed promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Pittsburg
J. Montefiore Myers
Nerogus
Rothschilds
J. M. Guffey
C. J. Higbie
Union Fidelity Title Insurance Company
Comany
Col. Guffey
Higbie
Slack
Title Company
Guffey
Myers
Dea
Black Opal Scarf Pins Featured for Men Jewelry
An advertisement touts Black Opal Scarf Pins for men highlighting the gem's iridescent color play and rarity. Prices range from 300 to 10 or 15, noting Marcus & Co's exclusive purchase of last year's Lighting Ridge Mine output and a public exhibit of inset gems and jewelry pieces.
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Marcus & Co
Lighting Ridge
New South Wales
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Landay
Victor Talking Machines Distributors For
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Fifth Ave
Tiffany’s
West 34Th ST
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Brooklyn Eye and Ear Hospital
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