Currency Committee Begins Drafting Bill in Washington
The Tribune reports May 7 that Representative Sherman’s currency committee, led by Vreeland, opened work to produce a currency bill for a Republican conference. Letters seek member views on note limits, territorial pools, joint liability, and multiple associations, with possible bill names including Aldrich.
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Bank cashier charged with $469000 embezzlement in Allegheny National Bank
William Montgomery, longtime Allegheny National Bank cashier and ally of Pennsylvania Republican leaders, was arrested on charges of embezzling about $469,000. Bail set at $5,000. Bank officials say the institution remains sound despite the shortfall, linked to earlier Farmers' Deposit National Bank irregularities.
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Peter Rickmers Stranded Off Fire Island as Gale Rages
A four masted ship with around 100 aboard fights a severe gale off Short Beach. Masts carried away, hull battered, and rescue attempts by Mohawk and shore crews under Captain Lippencott continue as night falls. Cargo jettisoned oil creates scattered, valuable flotsam for beachcombers while crews brace for a dangerous, daylight recovery.
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New York
Merritt-Chapman Company
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Taft gets Kentucky delegates in heated convention
In Louisville on May 7 the Taft faction clinched most delegates in the Kentucky Republican Convention after a long session of disorder and wire pulling. Delegates-at-large chosen to back the Chicago presidential slate included Governor E A Willson and W Marshall Bullitt, with E D Lane among the slate. Bradley, Falcpans leader, urged harmony but lost by 182 votes.
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Death of famed piano mover known as Alex the Great
Melville alias Alex the Great, a renowned piano mover, died after an epileptic fit outside his home at 209 East 23d Street. He and his brother Dan were famed for lifting pianos by hand without blocks, delivering in major cities, and standing over six feet tall. His death leaves Dan grief stricken and seeking a replacement to fill Alexs role.
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Alex” Melville
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Streetcar Fire on Brooklyn Bridge No Injuries Reported
A Manhattan bound streetcar on 4 Court street Brooklyn caught fire at the bridge centre from a short circuit and a two minute scramble ensued as passengers escaped. Fire extinguishers doused the blaze and Deputy Commissioner Bugher praised police for handling the incident.
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Mayor Reyburn Threatened by Blackmail Letters
Philadelphia mayor Reyburn said he has received multiple blackmailing letters recently, some menacing his life and others threatening to bomb his home. He noted the evidence points to a writer with education.
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Morse Wins Control of Mercedes Impeart Assets
Charles W. Morse, after settling with Charles A. Hanna, gained control of the bankrupt Mercedes Impeart Company's assets. The firm, backed by Morse, failed with liabilities over 150000. John S. Davenport served as receiver, but Morse and allies won the battle for trustee, who will wind up affairs and take over assets.
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Charles A. Hanna
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Davenport
Morse
Angry Boy Kills Chum Over Five Cents in River Incident
Ten year old Joe Dekeupie and his younger brother Charlie from East 61st Street were involved after Charlie shoved seven year old George Kralik into the East River near East 1st Street following a dispute over five cents from wood bundles. Charlie was held on homicide charges while Joe, a witness, was detained for questioning.
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Children's Society
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George
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Aged Soldier of Fortunes Dies in Kansas
Dewitt C. Gallup aged seventy eight veteran of the Civil War and participant in Walker filibustering expeditions to Cuba and Nicaragua died in Kutchinson Kansas yesterday. He joined a Cuban rebellion company in 1849 and later served under General Lopez. He escaped captivity and joined Walker’s expedition to Nicaragua in 1856 and fought throughout that campaign. He also served in a Missouri Civil War regiment.
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Nicaragua
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Wall Blocks Cleveland Cars Over Fare Dispute
East Cleveland police blocked Cleveland & Eastern Traction Company cars for about three hours after charging 6 cent fares on Municipal Traction tracks. Officials reduced the fare to 3 cents but lengthened car headway from four to ten minutes to resolve the disruption.
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Heinze accuses Brennan of extortion over hush money
Fr Augustus Heinze says Edward E Brennan of Indianapolis haggled for 40000 to drop Montana crime probes. Brennan, a young lawyer, was arraigned in the Tombs for extortion after secret surveillance by Detective Beery. The case links bank fraud via Clements and a former Stna Bank official, with Brennan also tied to prior Montana litigation.
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Edward E. Brennan
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New York
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Clements
Three Men Rescued From Disabled Launch Off New Brunswick
Captain L D Potter of the tug Reliance landed three men at Stapleton yesterday after they were saved from a failing naphtha launch off Brighton Beach at daybreak. John and William Schmidt and Charles Schroeder all of New Brunswick N J were among the rescued, having set out from Shad Creek Long Island at midnight intending to reach New Brunswick. A heavy sea in Lower Bay crippled their engine leaving them adrift.
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Second of Two Cat Heirs Dead in Pennsylvania Will
Wilkes-Barre May 7 Blackie the survivor of two cats left 40 000 by Benjamin F Dilley was chloroformed with executors consent A veterinary report said the cat was hopelessly ill The large building funding the cats income will be sold and proceeds shared with relatives and charities Fifty thousand dollars will fund a fountain as specified in the will
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Apathy in District Hinders Hughes Campaign Efforts
Telegraph reports from the 47th district indicate voter apathy and a likely close vote in Hughes anti-racetrack gambling efforts. Wadsworth Merritt Republicans show little activity while factional realignments in Orleans County suggest possible cross-voter shifts toward Democrat McMahon. Weather could sway farmer turnout, as Hughes aims speeches in cities rather than rural communities.
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Hughes Starts On Tour Through 47th Senate District
Governor Hughes begins a two day speaking tour through the 47th Niagara Orleans Senate District to campaign for the special election to fill the late Senator Franchot seat. He travels with Republican candidate William Wallace and plans seven speeches in Holley Albion Medina Middleport North Tonawanda and Niagara Falls before returning to Albany.
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Hughes sentiment in Montana at Republican convention
By Telegraph to The Tribune from Butte Montana May 7 Madison County Republican Convention gives equal endorsements to Secretary Taft and Governor Hughes and instructs state convention delegates to oppose an instructed delegation to Chicago Dawson County elects a Hughes delegation.
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Storm halts New York traffic as city endures record rainfall
A torrential storm drenched New York with the heaviest rainfall in five years. Subways stalled for hours due to water damage to the East River block signal system, trains slowed, and buses and trolleys faced outages. Brooklyn and Jersey routes suffered, with widespread flooding, darkened districts, and emergency crews on duty.
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Family killed in their auto by train at Reedley
Bakersfield May 7. W E Loucke his wife and their baby died instantly when their car was struck by a Southern Pacific train at Reedley. Loucke was a prominent business man of Selane.
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Troop A Ordered From Cleveland to Ripley
Columbus Ohio May 7 Troop A of Cleveland was sent to Ripley by Governor Harris at the request of Assistant Adjutant General Kautzman. He reports that Troop B and Company G of the 7th Regiment cannot fully guard sixty miles of river front from night rider raids. Great Bear Spring Water Its purity has made it famous.
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