Trustee plan urged for Equitable Life policyholders
The letter from Thomas F. Ryan and others urges policyholders of the Equitable Life Assurance Society to accept a trust arrangement. Trustees would vote stock to select seven of the thirty directors from policyholders, with annual elections for the remaining six, aiming to give policyholders control and ensure fair representation on the board.
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Wer
York
Quitable Life Assurance
Ope
Fey
Emltabie Ife Assurance Society
directors + feed society
Fr Ald
Goere
Pdgrgent
Trustere
Bally Divine Ty Pitlcrholders
Tranefees
the Equitable Society
Broadway
New-York
Trustees Nepstory
Wlvers
Grover Cleveland
Trustees Fight Over Resignations And Dividends In Society
Fragmentary contract language shows trustees debating removal and replacement upon resignation or death, with provisions for dividend rights and extension terms. Following the legal text, Thomas F. Ryan comments that trustees control proceedings, as two intervening petitions seek surplus distribution and a temporary receiver in the Equitable Life matter.
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Lth Root
Paul D. Cravath
Thomas F. Ryan
United States Circuit Court
J. Willcox Browne
Equitable Life. Ansurance Society
Jerome on Equitable at Merchants Association Dinner
District Attorney Jerome voiced harsh views on Equitable Life officials at a Merchants' Protective Association dinner. He contrasted moral distinctions with legal theft, decried public sympathy for high finance frauds, and recalled Larry Summerfield’s case while praising amendments by Senator Frawley and Senator Saxe. Attendees included Judge George Helt and Edward D. Page, with calls for stricter bankruptcy fraud prosecutions.
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Jerome
Equitable Life Resurance Society
Merchants' Protective Association
Larry Summerfield
Ptatuts
Banco
Larry Summer
Frawley and
Saxe
Edward D. Page
George ©. Helt
United States Iistrict Court
Hocarder Gof
Warren W. Foster
Joseph E. Newburger
Refus B. Cowing
Court of General Seesions
Clarencs Whitman
Merchants’ Association
Prawiey and
Halt
Commercial Fedies
Page
Jormbe
Sim
Tydee Foster
Whitman
Fate
Reception for Joseph H. Chest at Bar Association
The Bar Association hosted a reception last night for Joseph H. Chest returning to England after six years. About five hundred bench and bar members attended at the West Circle home, with Kenng Root and ex-Chairman Choate introducing the guest. Cleveland led the farewell party, shaking hands and bowing as he walked along the line.
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Bar Association
England
Joseph H. Chest
Sweenbars
The
Essociation
West ¢Érhst
Befen
Prugent
Kenng Root
Tar Association
Archaumitor
Cleveland
Jake H. Cole
Choate Honors and Mutualizations at New York Bar Event
President Root introduces Mr Choate to the New York Bar Association as the old heart and head of the profession. Choate lauds the reception, recalls six years of service, and notes a message of goodwill from the English bar. Cleveland reflects on returning to leadership amid criticism as Choate references mutualizations and bar affairs. The evening includes a marble bust gift and plans for the English chief justice to address the gathering. The menu follows.
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Mr. Parker
Mr. Cleveland
Root
Mr. Choate
Old Heart
Joseph H. Choate
Middle Temple
Choate
English Bar Association
New-York Bar Association
Lord Charles Russell
Kilowen
London
England
Cleveland
Bar Association
United States
Morton
Association For Ine
MIK Supply
New-York City
Clin Yestardar
Tir
Ernet J. Lederin
Smith-Aye
City Population Near Four Million After New Census
Census reports indicate New York City population reaches about four million with a 24 to 47 district expansion under the new tally. Manhattan and The Bronx see large gains while some areas decline due to infrastructure projects on the Williamsburg Bridge and Delicat road widening. Enumeration wraps up by Saturday as additional enumerators are deployed.
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Jesus
New York City
Thomas E. Brown
Yeaturday
Pere
Incranes
Manhattan
Bronx
Ani
New York Law School Commencement at Carnegie Hall
The New York Law School held its commencement at Carnegie Hall with Professor George Chass presiding. Borough President Lattleton of Brooklyn addressed the class, praising industry and warning against corporate power's grip on public life, while awards went to Reuben B. Tana and Ambriee Clarke for top student achievements and Corwin Howell of Newark won the tutorship prize. the class motto underscored the school’s historic outgoing energy.
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New York Law School
Carnegie Hall
George Chass
Actu
Bank
Corean Straita
Nia
St Jm
Tim
New-York City
Sime Farmers
Chetan Ingeeey
Reuben B Tana
Ambriee Clarke Moora Tur
Corwin Howell
Newark
Taft Addresses Miami Commencement in Oxford Ohio
Secretary Taft delivered the commencement address at Miami University in Oxford Ohio before a large audience in the campus tent. He discussed U S material expansion and international prestige, touched on Chinese Exclusion, colonial burdens of Spain’s wars, and domestic issues including crime, divorce, and public salaries. He urged balanced policy and national duty while noting education for self-government in territories.
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Oxford
Ohio
Miami University
Taft
Jas Hed
Chinjese
California
Congress
Far West
Darive
Immensa Banadi
Portoo Rico
Philippines
United States
Rate
Burder
Bret Degrea
St Elizabeth College Commencement Honors Readied
Attendees gathered at Xavier Hall for St Elizabeth College’s forty fifth commencement. Louiserz Aldine Morgen delivered the bachelor oration on moral obligations. Margaret Josephine McMullen gave the valedictory on “Moral Supremacy.” Degrees were conferred by Bishop Tonmor of Newark amid solemn rites. multiple graduates and honorees from New York, Ohio, and New Jersey received honors across disciplines.
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Ponvent Station
X. J. Jame 1
College of St. Elizabeth
Xavier Hell
Louiserzaldine Morgen
Margaret Josephine McMollien
Enea Reet Murphy
Tonmor
Newark
Hynlao
Murhelor
Atte Wen
Gerastine Enur
Cantu
Ohio
Josphine Teresa Hinchihifa
Materson
Louise Geraldine Herean
Hobakep
Alice Catherine Hyland
Bronklin
Corinne Marie Jennings
Recheater
Stergaret Josephile McMullen
New-York
Tos
Agnes Loretta McMutilta
Emme Read Murphy
Brooklyn
Railway Mechanics' Convention at Manhattan Beach Hotel
The Railway Master Mechanics Association holds its annual convention and reunion at the Manhattan Beach Hotel. A display of fireworks is planned before the usual opening of the event, with leading topics and speakers noted for the gathering.
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Port Arthur
Association
Manhattan Beach
The
Railway Master Mechanics’ Association
Coser Det
Sotel
Court case notes mix of fraud claims and real estate angles
Fragmented report details misappropriation allegations involving Wickes and funds, with receivership, restitution plans, and a transfer to the Criminal Branch. It cites the District Attorney’s office estimates, a related bond issue, and remarks by lawyers Jeromes and Jerome.
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Thomas P. Wheles
Ineyer
Tlacksmadl
Lewis Jarvis
Yreturday
Wic
D. Sunkees
Wickus
Tee Aura
Tophis
Wickes
Court of
General Bessicas
Grinsinat
Ruprece Court
Davy
Menfay
Jeroman
Jerome
Copkia
Assosney
Minerty
Stokes
Neihey
Lewie Jarvis
Islam Telédee
I Clutromine Anil Law
Ellensa
UVES
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Equitable Ro
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Belfort
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Werater
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Peoria
Railway Mechanics’ Convention
the New
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Mary E
China
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Edward Fitzgerald
Arthur Christopher Benson
Eto
Jack London
New York Herald
John Heigh
U.S
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Foxcroft Davis
Darrell
Washington Pay
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New York Times
Mies
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Wixstox Curmemm
H. G Watts
A. E. W. Mason
Macmillan Company
Osc Fitt
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Madison Square
Bill” Stokes
Ansonia
Eddy
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Ciciy
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Flircing
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Grinvell
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