Financial saga unfolds at North America bank hearing
Witnesses detail loans backed by Ice stock and United Copper collateral, revealing losses and complex loan churn at the Bank of North America. Testimony covers Morse and Whiting loans, stock valuations, and adjustments that masked declines as hearings continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison Brown
United Copper
United Copper Tock
Commission
Leslie FE. Whiting
J. F. Carroll
John F. Carroll
Mr. Morse
Whit
Wesley M. Oler
Morse
Leslie Whiting
Pond
Whiting
Eee
Tce
Bank of’ North America
Fee
Mit
Mercantile National Bank
Hich
Gough
Heck
Stimson
Ice Bank
Ice
Taft Seeks Southern Vote With Cuba Ties Claim
Bristol and Chattanooga crowds hear Taft defend Republican Cuba policy and Philippines service, argue Southern influence in national government, and urge Republicans to grow in the South. He faults Democratic tailing and urges Southern Republicans to unite for electoral influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Tenn
Judge Taft
Tennessee
South
Chattanooga
Taft
Salisbury
N. C
Richmond
Knoxville
Chautauqua Tabernacle
Ohio River
Cuba
Philippines
North
Senate
House
America
Wright
Smith
California
Ide
Funds poured in for Bryan campaign from many states
Democratic headquarters released Oct 15 contributions totaling 6294 to the Presidential fund with many $100+ gifts from Alabama to Wisconsin and a $300 from Peoria County Democratic Central Committee. The Congressional Campaign Committee announced $12744 in large gifts and around $20000 overall, including a $3000 national committee donation.
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Chicago
Alabama
Moble County
Bryan and Kern Club
Anniston Bryan Club
Arkansas
W. M. Cavanaugh
California
Bryan Volunteers
Colorado
George R. Williamson
M.s.bailey
Florida
M. M. Walsh
Illinois
John F. Higgins
Peoria
Democratic Central Committee
Kentucky
Bennett H. Young
Urey Woodson
New York
James K. McGuire
Harvey Leamon
Nebraska
W. A. Gilassford
Oklahoma
Marietta
Oklahoma City
Oregon
Pennsylvania
R. W. Jennings
T. K. Vandyke
South Carolina
Columbia
Texas
Houston Post
Cato Sells
Wl L. Moody
Wi. M. Waddell
BK. H. Gardner
H. Prince
Democratic National Committee
National Democratic Club Plans Bryan Visit October
Preparations for William J. Bryan to speak in Bryan here on October 26 include a clubhouse reception at 617 Fifth Avenue in the afternoon and a dinner for about 100 guests in the evening. The committee will escort him from the club to Madison Square Garden for the mass meeting and plans call for Fifth Avenue to glow with torchlight illumination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Coll
William J. Bryan
Colorado
Bryan
Democratic Committee
National Democratic Club
Fifth Avenue
Mr. Bryant
Madison Square Garden
Hunt Club Libel Suit Trial Over $10,000 Damages
In Mineola New York a libel suit for $10,000 damages was tried in the Supreme Court. Plaintiff George Howard Rockaway Hunt Club Superintendent of Grounds Cedarhurst alleges James Kelly Far Rockaway butcher sent a warning letter to Dr. David L Haight then chairman of the Grounds Committee. A sealed verdict was ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt Club
Mineola
L. I
George Howard
Rockaway Hunt Club
Cedarhurst
James Kelly
Far. Rockaway
Supreme Court
Howard
Kelly
David JL. Haight
West Fifty-fourth Street
Manhattan
Haight
Taft Bryan Roosevelt Tour Spars with Staunch Cheers
The Day's Political Events report notes Taft in Tennessee receiving a hearty reception while pushing tariff protection for the South. Bryan drew crowds in Denver and Nebraska with multiple open air addresses. Roosevelt sent a letter urging labor votes for Taft as Hearst faces a libel suit in Omaha. Gov. Hughes spoke to large crowds in Binghamton Cortland Oneonta with six speeches planned in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Tennessee
South
Bryan
Denver
Nebraska
Colorado
Deeves
Roosevelt
T. J. Dolan
Summers
William R. Hearst
Omaha
Gov. Haskell
Oklahoma
Hearst
Thomas Taggart
Gov
Hughes
Binghamton
Cortland
Oneonta
President Roosevelt Backs Taft Labor Record in Letter
Roosevelt defends Taft as pro labor and praises Panama record. He warns that opposing organized labor could harm workers and Labor leaders claim Taft would advance workingmen. cites Taft as model employer on wages hours and housing on the Isthmus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
T. J. Dolan
International Brotherhood of Steam Shovel
Roosevelt
Dolan
Taft
Panama
United States
Uon Aik
Knox predicts Taft win and Dalzell support
Senator Knox met at the White House and forecast a Taft victory in Pennsylvania by 300000 to 400000 votes and a Dalzell return to Congress. He dismissed talk of Speaker Cannon’s political danger and outlined campaign plans including Philadelphia next Thursday and Pittsburgh October 30. Thompson, U S ambassador to Mexico, told Roosevelt Nebraska results would be tight but favor the Republican ticket.
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St Cial
New York Times
Washington
Knox
White House
Pennsylvania
Taft
Dalzell
Congress
Cannon
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
France
David E.,. Thompson
United States
Mexico
Roosevelt
Nebraska
Bryan
Roosevelt Orders Economy to Trim Government Expenditure
President Roosevelt vents strong concern over rising deficits as of the first of the month. Cabinet members are told to limit requests to essentials and avoid nonessential spending. Despite efforts to cut, overall appropriations may reach last year’s level, with the army and navy facing the deepest retrenchment as Wright and Metcalf oversee estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Treasury
Army
Navy
Wright
Metcalf
Forest Fires Roar Through Michigan Towns Killing Five
Flames race along a seventy five mile front from Metz to Cheboygan as Metz relief train victims die. Fire engulfs Metz and Onaway areas with dozens of farmhouses destroyed and towns evacuated leaving several children saved by a teacher. Rescue trains bring bodies and survivors as communication falters amid the disaster in Alpena Presque Isle and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Alpiena
Mich
Metz
Presque Isle
Cheborgan
Cheboygan
Alpena
Henry Jemps
Bolton
South Rogers
Mets
Ia Reuque
Cathro
Konieenzgy Crossing
Hawks
Konieenzy Crossing
Willian Barrett
Arthur Lee
Will Barrett
John Nowicki
George Cicero
John Konizezny
Edward Hardies
Long Lake
Edgely
Trester
Rensberry
Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald Place
Alcona
Hubbard Lake
Au Sable River
Rogers City
la Roque
Hurst
Harry Anweiler
Kempf
le Grande
Lake Huron
Garritty
Detroit
Charles D. Williams
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
Michigan
Bessie McDonald
Standish
Rogers
Posen
Detroit & Michigan
Robert Wagner
Besic
Ross
Menominee
Marinette County
Menominee River
Hite
Beveridge Questions Bryan In Lincoln Address
Indiana Senator Beveridge pressed questions on Douglas Bryan about his tariff plans and party support. He asked whether Senate leaders and key Southern and border state senators would back or oppose his franchise plank and policies and whether voters should know where his party stands. The crowd cheered as Beveridge answered and posed further queries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Bacon
South
Mr. Bryan
Taft
Debs
Lincoln
Neb
A. J. Beveridge
Indiana
Denver
Beveridge
Bryan
Senate
Culberson
Raynér
Maryland
Filta
Georgia
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Virginia
Kentucky
Congress
Supreme Court weighs interpleader over Coster policy payout
New York Life seeks to deposit 100000 in court in an interpleader suit involving Charles Coster’s policy. Coster's widow may receive the payout, but trustee in bankruptcy Will iam De Long claims funds for creditors. Judge Bischoff reserved decision on the company’s request to pay into court and move the Suffolk County suit forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Bischoff
New York Life Insurance Company
Charles Coster
Coster, Knapp & Co
Coster
The
New York Life
Suffolk County
Sherman Meets Indian Boss on Allegany Reservation
James Sherman, Republican Vice Presidential nominee, visited the Allegany Indian reservation traveling from Jamestown in two automobiles. He met W. C. Fivay, treasurer, and halted before a group of Indian men and women. The party stopped at Randolph, Steamburg, and Red House, reaching Salamanca for a noon luncheon hosted by Congressman Edward P. Vreeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clean
N. Y
James Sherman
Allegany Indian Reservation
Sherman
W. C. Fivay
Mr. Sherman
Jamestown
Randolph
Steamburg
Red House
Salamanca
Edward P. Vreeland
Republican political meetings across New York venues tonight
Republican groups hold talks at Loth Hall Grand Central Palace Camp Hughes Abingdon Square and other sites. Speakers include Gov Hughes Samuel Koenig Charles W Anderson and James Sheffield with presiding officials and candidates for Secretary of State and State ticket at venues such as Columbus Halt Grand Music Hall and Cooper Union speech events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Street
Gov Ifighes
Camp Taft
125Th Street
Lexington Avenue
Joseph Levinson
Jurge Charles S. Whitman
Frank Keck
P. H. Swift
Hughes
149Th Street
Third Avenue
J. Douglas Wetmore
R W. Lawrence
Abingdon Square
George B. Agna
Wiliam S. Bennet
William H. Butler
John E. Robinson
Independence League
Taft for United States Senator Aims in Ohio Race
Charles P Taft runs a quiet campaign in Ohio with backing from family and friends. The Cincinnati Times-Star editor is a key ally while the field includes Arthur T. Varys and other Republican figures. Party power in the legislature is seen as shaping the Senate chances as Taft travels with advisor Jose Watt and Burton.
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Rome
Columbus
Ohio
Charles P. Taft
United States
Taft
Charles P. Trait
Bem
Thepy Totter
Las Charjees
Arthur Ot
Verys
Pho
Jose Watt
Jas
Vem Conmarosstideh Burton
Hess & Yale
Senate
Congress
Cincinnati Times-Stir
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Ea Loos
Mr. Olcott
Union Pacific
Ry. Stimson
Edwin G. Moxey
Hanna
Bank of North America
National Bank of North America
American Ice Company
Alexey
Olcott
AbracFarland
Selless
Primrose& Graun
Curb Brokers
Stim- ON
Saci
Primrose and Braun
Primrose & Braun
Braun
Curtis
MacFarlane
Mr. Rade
Mr. Pringle
Primrose
Burlington
Plattsmouth
Northern Democracy
Kite
McGuire
Madison Square
Mr. Taft
OL All
Theodore Roosevelt
Alcom
Alcoim Magazine
Red Man
Republican
Cooper Union
Williiam Randolph. Hearst
John Temple Graves
Vavend J. Shearn
George B. Holbert
Rabamis
Frank H. Stevens
Willliam A. de Ford
M. W. Howard
William I. Sirovich
John T. Martin
Independence Hall
Bath Avenue
Bay ‘Twenty-second “Street
Brooklyn
Kers
John Tempie Graves
Clarence Ee Sharn
Evans
Solis
Hackett Cahait
B’way
NEW York Telephone CO
Uneeda
Aio
al Te
Charles P.taft
Senator
Charles Wo Amiersen
Heverie
Hitelburk
Phish-1
Soeohakab
Tisun
Virz
Henry FL Milles
Aller
Bhoca Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Ye
Allen
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