Equitable Society Talks of Reorganization Plans
June figures show uncertain impact on business as compared to last year. Directors of the Equitable prepare for upcoming meetings and possible announcements on reorganization led by Chairman Moton. Trustees seek directors from policy holders by circulating nomination slips for seven seats. Rumors of agent buyback schemes are denied. several agents met with Chairman Morton with no major outcomes reported.
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Tarbell
The
Equitable
Moton
Saraveil
Sicek
Morten
Correction for Krech Lifts Syndicate Participation Claim
Albany June 16 Superintendent of Insurance Hendricks corrected his preliminary report on the Equitable Life Society stating Alvin W Krech did not participate in syndicate transactions as a director. The correction notes Krech’s director term began August 3 1904 and the syndicate involvement ended twenty one days earlier.
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Albany
Hendricks
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Alvin W. Krech
Equitable Trust Company
Mr. McIntyre
Mr. Krech
Mr.McIntyre
MelIntyre
Krech
McIntyre
Frick
Israeli
Hyde
Mentor Wreck Inquiry Probes Lake Shore Operator
Special to The New York Times from Cleveland Ohio June 16. M F Miner operator at Mentor on duty when the Twentieth Century Limited wrecked faces a rigid inquiry with suspicion aided by past wrecks and conflicting testimony on his whereabouts. Coroner York and Division Superintendent Bennet present as seven witnesses testify about the dispatcher’s sheet and the scene at the depot.
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New York Times
Cleveland
Ohio
M. F. Miner
Mentor
Limited
Storrs
Miner
Bennet
William A. Hagenberger
Hagenhberger
Alleged Abuse Case Leads to Immigration Hearing
A sickly man arraigned before Magistrate Moss on a vagrancy charge claims abuse at Bellevue Hospital. Det Hart arrested him on Eldridge Street after he wandered Prairie Street, naming himself Isiac Chaves from Cape Town, Seully Africa, two months ago. He says attendants slashed his chest with acids at Bellevue, but hospital records do not confirm his identity or claim. The magistrate ordered transfer to the Immigration Commissioner as Gregory notes no corroboration.
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Moss
Essex Market Court
Hart
Eldridge Street
Praérie Street
Isiac Chaves
Cape Town
Seully Africa
Trenton
New York
Snek
Chaves
Bellevue Hospital
Yokay
Ape Lawn
Macistrete
Viscese
Gregory
Ruth
Policeman Dempsey Transferred After Howell Mockery
Fierce exchange at Far Rockaway involving Police Commissioner McAdoo and patrolman James Dempsey who was moved to Bidridge Street precinct after Dempsey mocked Howell. Dempsey questioned lamp condition on a machine and was accused of ignoring traffic rules.
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Fierete
James Dempsey
Japanese Army Far Behind Line as Skirmishes Persist
Reports from GUNSHU PASS and ST. PETERSBURG describe Japanese scouts screening a possible turning move by Oyama's main force near Manchuria while Russian and Chinese accounts differ on a full flank attack. Dispatches note steady skirmishing along the front with no decisive engagement yet, and Russian cavalry showing improved effectiveness in preventing a Mukden-like turn.
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Mukden
ST. Petersburg
Manchuria
War Office
Britain’s bill to Russia seeks compensation for Ikhona sinking
London June 26 British compensation claims against Russia for the sinking of the Ikhona by the Russian auxiliary cruiser Teresak amount to about 100000 pounds. The total value of four British ships sunk by Russians tops 250000 pounds. Premier Balfour said the British government was assured Russia disapproved of cruiser actions and orders were sent to prevent repeats, as outrages against international law.
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NEW York Times
London
Russia
Ikhona
Terek
St Kilda
Hip Sang
Balfour
House of Commons
Jibatil
Russia Moves Toward Peace Plenipotentiaries Named
Washington reports Russia has assigned tentative plenipotentiaries for peace talks with Japan and that France and the United States may host a meeting in early August. Japan also names tentative envoys as pressure for an armistice grows amid Manchurian reports. Officials caution on health and timing affecting travel and announcements.
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Washington
Russia
M. Nelidoff
Paris
Baron Rosen
Kogoro Takahira
White House
Japan
Baron Komura
Tokio
Takahira
Manchuria
St. Petersburg
United States
New Captain Assigned to Rockaway Beach Precinct
Police Captain Kreuscher, longtime Rockaway Beach commander since Greater New York creation, was transferred to the Fast New York Precinct yesterday. Capt. Cullom of that precinct moved to Rockaway. Inspector Cross, head of the Brooklyn Inspection District, visited Rockaway later to review Kreuscher's books.
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Kreuscher
Rockaway Beach
New York
New Jersey Extends Corp Laws to Puerto Rico and Philippines
Governor Stokes signed a bill extending New Jersey corporation laws to Porto Rico, the Philippines, and other insular possessions. The measure allows New Jersey corporations to do business on these islands as they do in the United States.
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Jersey
Trenton
N J
Gov. Stokes
Porto Rico
Philippines
Insular
United States
New Jersey Corporation
New Jersey
States of the
Union
C U Will Go It Alone In City Politics
Citizens Union signals it will nominate its own ticket for November city offices. It rejects endorsing Tammany Hall and emphasizes nonpartisan local government, seeking cooperation from Republicans or Democrats if they align with its reform aims on lighting and subways.
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Tammany Hall
Citizens’ Union
William Halpin
Republican County Committee
Halpin
Republican Party
Republican
Democratic Party
McClellan
Overton Accused in Flushing Court Case
Brooklyn lawyer and former Justice Winfield Scott Overton faced in open court in Flushing on threats to ruin a company over a $12,000 counsel fee and alleged collusion in a director's contract. Mrs Morris and Jared Timson are involved as fellow directors and plaintiff. The court deemed the case ready and possible testimony this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Scott Overton
Brooklyn
Flushing
Morris
Manhattan
Jared A. Timson
Quaker Oil Company
Daniel Brown
Overton
Brown
Mr. Overton
Brinsmade's sanity questioned in marriage case
Charles Lyman Brinsmade faces a Supreme Court case brought by his wife Jessie seeking annulment on the grounds he was insane at marriage. Experts testified Brinsmade showed paranoia during a sanitarium stay, while defense witnesses described him as sane, with capable architectural and military service. The trial continues.
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Charles Lyman Brinsmade
Jessie Brinsmade
Supreme Court
William Ross
Brinsmade
Ross
Carlos F. McDonald
Bergen
State Board of Charities
Rudolph L. Daux
Hall of Records
Oliver B. Bridgeman
Squadron A
SLEW IN MID RIVER HE SAYS BRUNO CASSello SEEKS FEDERAL REVIEW
Bruno Cassello serving life for murder asks the U S Supreme Court to grant habeas corpus and certiorari. He contends the crime occurred mid river between two counties and should have been tried in Federal court. Counsel Hayes sought writs before Justice Kelly and Cassello’s lawyers plan to file a brief.
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Bruno Cassello
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Charles S. Hayes
Kelly
East River
Cessello
Hayes
Cassello
Big Brokerage Firm Knight Donnelly Faces Bankruptcy
Chicago June 26 A petition in bankruptcy was filed against Knight Donnelly and Co one of the citys largest brokerage houses The filing suggests friendly proceedings with R H Donnelly represented in court and the receiver shows about 250000 in outstanding grain stock and bond transactions.
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Chicago
Knight, Donnelly & Co
R. H. Donnelly
Barricades Stormed in Warsaw Amid Turmoil in Russia
War unrest spreads from Warsaw to St Petersburg as troops quell riots, priests are beaten, and the Orthodox Church faces pressure. Officials including Gen Trepoff and the new Police Minister face scrutiny while censorship limits detail. Across regions, peasants riot, estates burn, and arms flow toward the Caucasus as unrest widens.
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Trepoff
Russia
Caucasus
Mussulmans
Rostoff-on-Don
Kharkoff
Saratoff
Ninsk
Ekaterinoslav
Eee
Kishlneff
Russia needs a Roosevelt at Vienna asks for mediation
Vienna June 26 The Reichsrat narrowly supported a motion by Socialist leader Herr Daszinsky urging the government to honor sanctuary rights for fugitives from Russia. He condemned Lodz outrages and asked, is there no second Roosevelt to win laurels by mediation in this Russian internal war.
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Vienna
Reichsrath
Herr Daszinsky
Lodz
Roosevelt
Married Despite Accident in Greenwich Ceremony
Miss Edna Marie West of Greenwich and Dr. John Roswell Hasbrouck of New York wed at the bride’s home two hours before she returned to bed. The ceremony, conducted by Rev. Dr. Joseph H. Selden, was witnessed only by family as West recovers from a broken ankle. The couple planned an elaborate wedding but chose to marry promptly after the June 10 accident.
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New York Times
Greenwich
Conn
Edna Marie West
Charles G. West
John Roswell Hasbrouck
New York
Joseph H. Selden
Miss West
Hasbrouck
Indictment After Failure Hits Underwear Firm Head
Henry Hirschman once in the underwear commission business with his brother at 40 Walker Street was indicted by the Grand Jury for grand larceny relating to 1903 04 schemes that caused Bradstreet s reports of higher worth to secure goods valued at 1300 from Abner Haight Co The firm failed for 85000 and the Haight debt remains unpaid Hirschman surrendered posting 5000 bail signed by father in law Julius Soloman Creditors listed include H B Claflin Tefft Weller Cox Dunham Bliss Fabyan Juilliard Vietor Achelis
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Henry Hirschman
Underwear Commission
Walker Street
Hirschman
Leonard Street
Hirschmans
Haight
District Attorney’s Office
Julius Soloman
Henry Street
Flitschman
McMahon
H. B. Claflin Company
Tefft, Weller & Cox
James H. Dunham & Co
Bliss, Fabyan & Co
A.D. Juilliard &Co
Frederick Vietor & Achelis
Curzon May Resign as Viceroy in India
Curzon of Kedleston may resign as Viceroy of India after the home government reassigned army control to Lord Kitchener. London notes the move may not trigger immediate departure, awaiting the Prince and Princess of Wales tour of India from November to March.
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Simla
India
Lord Curzon of
Kedleston
Lord Kitchener
London
Lord Curzon
Prince and Princess of Wales
Test of Dunnite Exploded off Sandy Hook
A twelve inch shell loaded with dunnite was placed on a raft 200 yards from the out beach at Sandy Hook New Jersey and submerged three feet. It was exploded by an electric spark from shore, sending a water column 200 feet high. Witnesses say a battleship in range would have sunk immediately.
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Sandy Hook
N. J
Kaiser Likely to Make Concessions on Morocco Talks
Paris and Berlin report improving prospects for a France Germany accord over Morocco. German concessions are anticipated to ease tensions with Britain while Premier Rouvier awaits a formal German reply. Delicate interviews and press commentary highlight France's bid for understandings. Italy seeks a peaceful path within the Triple Alliance amid regional diplomacy.
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Paris
Germ
von Buelow
M. Sihourd
Germany
Rouvier
Council of Ministers
Tomorro
Persians Menace Armenians in Transcaucasia Clash
Tangled frontier tensions near Erivan rise as Mohammedan and Armenian bands clash in districts. Armies prepare to intervene while the Aratu River floods, hindering border crossings. Armenians burn Mohammedan villages, loot mosques, and attack civilians as Prince Louis Napoleon surveys the unrest and warns forceful action.
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Erivan
Transcaucasia
Persia
Aratu
Emchiadzin
Louis Napoleon
Caucasus
Balfour Cabinet Wins Censure Vote in Commons
London June 26 The House of Commons defeated the Opposition motion of censure on the government over the army stores scandal in the South African war by 299 to 60 after a lengthy debate through the afternoon and night sessions.
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London
House of Commons
Hilprecht Acquitted By University Trustees Panel
Philadelphia June 26 The University of Pennsylvania trustees committee fully exonerates Prof Herman V Hilprecht of Assyriology from charges of literary dishonesty improper retention of university property and claims about a temple library The report notes the inquiries began March 3 at the American Philosophical Society and cites delayed publication of expedition results as a major factor The full board adopted the report unanimously and Hilprecht is cleared of all charges.
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Philadelphia
University of Philadelphia
Herman V. Hilprecht
Nippur
American Philosophical Society
Peters
New York
Hilprecht
Temple
Maroczy Opens Lead as Tarrasch Rises in Ostend Chess
In the eleventh round of the international chess tournament at Ostend, Maroczy retained the lead while Tarrasch moved to second. The day’s results show standings with Alapin Marshall Blackburne Schlechter Burn Taubenhaus Leonhardt Teichmann Marco Tschigorin Wolf and others, as rounds progress toward tomorrow’s twelfth round.
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Ostend
Belgium
Maroczy
Tarrasch
Alapin
Marshall
Blackburne
Schlechter
Janowski
Taubenhaus
Leonhardt
Teichmann
Marco
Tschigorin
Wolf
Grey-Egerton Divorce Granted in London Court
The Divorce Court grants Lady Grey-Egerton a divorce on the grounds of desertion by her husband Sir Philip Grey-Egerton. The suit follows a prior action where she sought restitution of conjugal rights and was granted a divorce which he then refused to obey.
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London
Lady Grey-Egerton
May Cuyler
Wayne Cuyler
United States Army
Sir Philip Grey-Egerton
Phillip
Germans Defeated in Karas Mountains Action
Rebel forces under Merengo attacked and defeated a German command led by Capt. Siebert at Amoas in the Karas Mountains German Southwest Africa. All German ammunition and supplies were seized with heavy losses reported.
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Cape Town
Cape Colony
Merengo
Siebert
Amoas
Karas Mountains
Africa
Yesterday's Fires Across City Causes and Damages
A string of fires recorded from Sunday night to Monday night caused varying levels of damage. Welser & Goldstein reported 40,000 dollars at 46 East Fourteenth and 47 49 East Thirteenth, Silberberg Brothers 10,000 at 127 133 West Seventeenth, and R Darby Co 25,000 at 108 204 Canal. Other incidents included 750 at 209 East One Hundredth Street, 100 at 179 Clinton Street, 25 at 645 East Thirteenth Street, 1,000 at 100 Rivington Street, and 360 at 633 Ninth Avenue. Authorities note owner details for several sites remain unknown.
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East Fourteenth
East Thirteenth Street
Welser & Goldstein
West Seventeenth Street
Silberberg Brothers
East One Hundredth Street
Clinton Street
Canal Street
R. Darby & Co
Samuel Collen
Rivington Street
Ninth Avenue
Joseph Corbin
Turbine torpedo boats disappoint German navy trials
Berlin June 26 turbine torpedo boats for the German Navy gave disappointing results in trials. Officials reported continual repairs, double coal consumption, and speeds two to three knots below expectations. One vessel suffered a complete turbine breakdown and had to be towed to port, with repairs expected to take months.
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NEW York Times
Berlin
Danish Cadets Drown When Schooner Is Rammed Near Copenhagen
A Danish cadet training schooner Georg Stage sank after a collision with the British steamer Ancona. Twenty two cadets drowned, fifty seven rescued, most while in their bunks. One body recovered. embargo placed on Ancona as investigators review the incident. First Officer Myhre blamed a course change by the Ancona.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Here
Myhre
George Stage
Ancora
New York Notables Dine With Emperor on Hohenzollern
Edmund Randolph C. L. F. Robinson Robert W. Goelet and Lewis A. Stimson of New York, along with A. Riggs of Washington, dined with Emperor William aboard the imperial yacht Hohenzollern in Kiel Germany.
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Germany
Edmund Randolph
C. L. F. Robinson
Robert W. Goelet
Lewis A. Stimson
New York
A. Rigsgs
Washington
Emperor William
Hohenzollern
A Widow’s Luck With Postum Coffee Ends Insurance Woes
A widow recounts severe heart trouble and headaches that led to life insurance rejection. After switching to Postum Food Coffee she recovers, gains appetite, strengthens heart, and passes a later medical exam. She credits Postum for lasting health. The testimonial concludes with supplier details and a note encouraging readers to read The Road to Wellville.
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Postum
Postum Company
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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