Provident Life Changes Hands with Policy Holder Voice Plan
Long and detailed report of the Provident Life and Savings Life Assurance Society’s control shift to Judge Nash Rockwood with E. E. Rittenhouse named as new president and a plan to grant policy holders representation on the board. Background covers prior Kentucky syndicate efforts, Philadelphia interests, and regulatory actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provident Savings Life Assurance Society
E. E. Rittenhouse
Insurance
Colorado
New York
Nash Rockwood
Saratoga
Kentucky
Provident
Rockwood, McKelvey & Scott
Judge Rockwood
Insurance of
Arthur G. Langham
Langham
Timothy L. Woodruff
the Provident Life
E. R
O. F. Thomas
Thomases
Busi
Providente Philadelphians
Mases
Provident Life
Philadelphians
S. H. Welfe
Rittenhouse
A. G. Langham
John Tevis
Sullivan & Cromwell
Inter-Southern Company
Prisoner and Keeper Absent in Sleuthing Case
Louis Tapack, a Silk Company mill burglar convicted to three years, is wanted after his mother Mrs. Fannie Tapack died under suspicious circumstances. He sought insurance gains before disappearing, having collected $4,000 from policies payable to him. Authorities hunt Tapack and Constable John Kearney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Paterson
N. J
Louis Tapack
Neuviller Silk Company
Fannie Tapack
Tapack
Victor Bullen
Hargis Trial Begins in Murder Case at Irvine
Lexington reports the jury for Beach Hargis's murder trial of his father Judge James Hargis was seated with all twelve as farmers. Defense aims to show Judge Hargis's life and feuds influence and to cast doubt on Beach Hargis's oath. Testimony opens with James P. Brophy saying Beach Hargis shot his father five times, including after a struggle, while they lay on the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Beach Hargis
Irvine
James Hargis
Breathitt
Nase Hargis
James P. Brophy
Hargis
Amerika Arrives Late After Stormy Atlantic Crossing
The Hamburg American liner Amerika reached its pier 36 hours behind schedule. The ship carried many Americans home for Christmas including Hon. Rudolphe Lemieux Canadian Postmaster General and party, plus notable passengers such as J. Pierpont Morgan Jr and wife and Bishop John S. Michaud in poor health.
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Rudolphe Lemieux
Amerika
England
Mansion House
London
Lemieux
J. Pierpont Morgan, Jr
J. Pierpont Morgan
John S. Michaud
Burlington
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Bishop Michaud
Lourdes
France
W. Arthur Bostwick
James Boone
Talbot R. Chambers
Poison Candy Peddlers Fined in Court Session
The first of several candy peddlers accused of selling poisonous sweets was arraigned in the Court of Special Sessions. Andréw Casella pleaded guilty and was fined $25. Gus Coppins received a suspended sentence. Inspector O'Connor described a crusade after Health Inspector Dr. Bensel found sulphurous acid and coal tar dye in the candies near Fifth Avenue and 110th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Special Sessions
Hoyt
O'Connor
Department of Health
Fifth Avenue
One Hundred and Tenth Street
Bensel
Andréw Casella
Gus Coppins
A.M. Auction Fragment Lists Odd Addresses and Small Sums
A score of terse entries list individuals and partial addresses with modest amounts from a list of charges or bids. Names include Ralph Bennon, Walter Deichlepp, J M Coates, Mrs B Millefice, H Brodie, Samuel Friedman, Louis Jacobs, Frank Kenny, Elias Berger, J Milkins, Mrs Wendent, Shamrock Towing, Abraham Hyman, George McAdams, Richard Vary, John Brady, Frank Smoria, M J Callahan. The snippet shows varied street numbers and streets, hinting at a local sales or notices page with miscellaneous values and unknown items.
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A.M
Ralph Bennon
Walter Deichlepp
46Th St
J. M. Coates
Amesterdam Avy
B. Mil-lefice
West 11Th St
H. Brodie
Avenue B
Samuel Friedman
7Th St
Louis Jacobs
197Th St
Frank Kenny
Columbia St
Elias Berger
J. Milkins
Chrystie
Wendent
St. and
North River
Shamrock Towing Company
Clinton St
Abraham Hyman
Sith St
George McAdams
Triffin
36Th St
Richard Vary
19Th St
John Brady
Mulberry St
E. 44Th St
Frank Smoria
Varick St
M. J. Callahan
Burlington Takes Colorado Southern in Cash Free Purchase
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy directors ratified the purchase of a controlling stake in the Colorado & Southern from Edwin Hawley and associates. The sale is all common stock and may raise questions for minority holders while officials say no financing is planned. President Trumbull will retire after handing control, and rumors link New Haven vice president Stevens as a potential Colorado & Southern president. Hawley praises the deal, noting improved credit and broader regional benefits across Wyoming to the Gulf of Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawley
Stevens
The
New Haven
Colorado & Southern
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Edwin Hawley
Burlington
Buriington
Trumbull
Northern Pacific
Colorado &Uthern
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Chicago & Alton
St. Paul
Gulf of Mexico
Colorado Southern
Colorado & Southern Security
Galveston
Kansas City
Tidewater
Youthful Triplets Return on Liner St Paul From Ocean Trip
Three young passengers Willie Allen aged 9 John Allen 8 and Francis Ernest Everts 2 arrived with their mother from Providence at 341 Fast 122d Street after a two day liner delay caused by rough seas and an engine issue. The boys said they had a bully time and showed Christmas gifts. The ship carried notable travelers including Chauncey Depew and Baron von Reinsbergs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Willie Allen
John
Francis Ernest Everts
Allen
London
122D Street
Everts
Providence
Chauncey Depew
Baron Kurt von Reinsbergs
and Ore
Henry Lane Wallace
Johnson Morton
Berry May Quit Park Job
Reported Bronx Park Commissioner Berry resigning was denied as the Mayor had not received a formal notice. Berry, Cogge y, and Crowell are expected to leave after year’s start, with Edwards mentioned as Crowell’s potential successor.
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Berry May
Fark
Berry
Bronx
Mr. Berry
Coggey and
Crowell
Big Billi
Edwards
Princetonian
Old Preacher and His Friend urges care for aging ministers
Dr Curtis Lee Laws, pastor of Greene Avenue Baptist Church Brooklyn, addressed ministers at the Baptist Ministers Conference arguing that faithful preachers live modestly yet prosper in ways that business success cannot match He urges better support for aged or worn out ministers noting their sacrifices and modest weekly salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Lee Laws
Greene Avenue
Brooklyn
Baptist Ministers’ Conference
Madison Avenue
Thirty-first Street
Laws
Dr. Laws
City funds aid to children's society scrutinized
E Fellowes Jenkins, superintendent of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, testified at the City Hall inquiry into lower courts. He said the society handles cases promptly, gets 50 000 yearly from the city, and covers board and care costs from contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Fellowes Jenkins
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children
Jenkins
Page
Mr. Jenkins
Bankers' Trust Company Names New Officers
The directors elected Benjamin Strong Jr D E Pomeroy and Fred I Kent as vice presidents after Thomas W Lamont resigned to join First National Bank. F N B Close becomes secretary, H W Donovan treasurer, and H F Wilson Jr assistant secretary. E C Converse remains president J F Thompson vice president. The latest bank statement shows deposits of 36 810 000.
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Bankers’ Trust Company
Thomas W. Lamont
First National Bank
Benjamin Strong, Jr
D. E. Pomeroy
Fred I. Kent
Foreign Exchange
First National Bank of Chicago
F. N. B. Close
H. W. Donovan
H. F. Wilson, Jr
E. C. Converse
J. F. Thompson
Banking Department
New York Day At Exhibit Highlights Tuberculosis Fight
Joseph H. Choate presided at New York Day for a tuberculosis exhibit praising Gov. Hughes and a state law expanding case reporting and home disinfection. Speakers urged labor support and warned ventilation battles threaten workers. Dr Herman M Biggs outlined a state plan for sanitariums and county funding. Attendance neared 8,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph H. Choate
Gov. Hughes
Mr. Choate
State Charities Aid Association
Spoi S
Boards of Health
Choate
Richard H. Nelson
Albany
Ts Cos
John Williams
Herman M. Biggs
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Mother
Castoria
Chas. H. Fletcher
Over Ee
New Turk
Hawley Interests
M., K. & T.alton Merger
M., K. & T.alton
Big Bill” Edwards
Business and the Ministry
Supt
Commission
Bankers’ Trust CO
Broadway
Beaver Street Broadway
28Th Street
Dey Street
36Th Street
Houston Street
Fifth Ave
42Nd Street
14Th Street
Nassau St
Fulton Street
Fulton St
City Hall
New York Day
J. H. Cutter
V. F. O. Rye
E. LA Montagne’s Sons
Beaverst
Bowery
Eighth
W. 125Th St
Wallach
Moe Levy & Co
Walker St
Vladimir F. Gnesin
21St ST
Sth Ave
Hippi
Cdrome Bxtty
Ev’g
Casino
Eddie Foy
Blue Mouse
Darnt Parton
Mestic
Mrs.Ta B'way
DE Wolf Hopper Pe Clark
Faversham Daly
Heald
Smar Yi
Sat
Lew Fields
Belliott's Theatre
Mrs. FE
Stuyvesan
Belascon
George Arliss
Heatre
David Belasco
Iblanche Bates
St. Ev
Guou
Mississippi
Ina Wehar
E Theatre
Joe Weber Smals
Annie Rousse
Mt. Wed
WM. Hodge
Man F Watlack
Marie Cahill
the Boys
Betty
J Acton Davies
Carnegie Hall Symphony Society OF
New Y
Walter Damrosch
Siegfried
Mme. Jomelli
W. 34Th St
Carnegie Hall
Oratorio Society of
1. Y
Frank Damrosch
Irving Pl
Montgomery & Stone
Mats
Wed
Arnheim
Ous
Sam Franko
Perone Bach Choral Society
Laura Combs
Clifford Allen
Frank Croxton
Madison Square Garden
Scuola d’Industrie Italiane
I. M. Queen
Margherita
West 39Th Street
Fiorentina
NEW Arsterdam Theatre
Little Nemo
Chiieren
Klaw & Erlanger
Bway
41St St. Byrs
Ireland
Joseph O'Mara
Peggy Machree
Liberty
Frederic
Thompson
New Extra Mall
Vin Wireless
45Th St
Ers
Tee
Sr Nive Held
F. Ziegfeld, Jr
Empire
Rosnomnon
Maude Adams
SAVOY
Wilton Lackaye
Cleveland Moffett
Hudson
New
Ethel Barrymore
L. Frank Baum
Criterion
Dew Sears
Gillette
Samson Lyceum
Ibth St
Mats. Thur
Billie Burke
Ove Garrick
Senas Bay
Fritz
Circle Mats
Rouge
Mitte
Seth St
Eiccseten
Schmedes
Feinhals
Blass
Mahler
Shuks
Emma Eames
Flahaut
Caruso
Amato
Didur
Toscanini
Mme
Sembric
Bonei
Scotti
Campanari
Spetrino
Cavaleria
St'icana
Destini
Gay
Martin
LE Villi
Miss Alda
Bonel
Arai
PAG Acci
Brooklyn Academy OF Music
Madama
Mmes
Farrar
Fornia
Leo
Weber
Opera House
Manhattan
A4th St
Oscar Hammerstein
Melba
Mlle
Trentini
Zenatello
Sammarco
de Segurola
Gianolie Galletti
Cam Fri
Eve
Manhattan Opera House
Othello
Dorie
Crabbe
Segurola
Campenini
Lucia
Lammermoor
Tetrazzi
Constantino
Arimandias
Campanini
Gerville-Reache
Dalmores
Dufranne
Vieuille
Venturini
Mon
Tetrazzin
Ranz Josef
Garden Theatre
Henry W. Savage Oo Dixey “Axes
Acton Davies
Colonial Mat
Alhambra
Robert Hilliard & Co
Kar Ino
Comedians
Mont& Moore
Mr. Hymack
Love Waltz
Rice & Cohen
Elinore Sisters
Sidney. Grant
Selma Braatz
Wee
Town
Times Square
Siammerstein
Thos. W. Ross & Co
Belle Blanche
Wm. H. Thompson & Co
Queen & Mitchell
Eden Musee
Hartig & Seamon
Olympic
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