Millionaire Publisher Ends His Life in Philadelphia
Philadelphia April 7 a prominent publisher Craige Lippincott sixty five president of J B Lippincott company killed himself at home after leaving the Metropolitan Opera House following the opera Que Vadis theories vary from premeditated plan to insomnia and mental aberration. He left a widow a daughter Mrs Samuel Rk Reeves a son Jay B and a brother J Bertram.
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Philadelphia
Craige Lippincott
J. B. Lippincott company
Metropolitan Opera House
South Nineteenth street
milionaire
Mr. Lippincott
Lippincott
millonaire
Rittenhouse square
Ford
Jay G. Lippincott
Samuel RK. Reevs
Jay B
J. Bertram
Charles R Crisp Son of Ex-Speaker Champ Clark
Charles R Crisp, described as Champ Clark's right hand man, is noted as the son of the former Speaker in a brief obituary style notice. The item highlights his relation to a prominent political figure and places him in the historical context of the era.
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Champ Clark
Stock Swindle Exposed in Fire Securities Case
New York April 7 Supreme Court Justice Greenbaum signed an order allowing Insurance Superintendent Hotchkiss to seize Fire Securities, an alleged insurance firm selling stock toward a Harrisburg Pa venture known as the First National Fire Insurance Company. Hotchkiss says $40,000 stock sold for about $25,000 cash, with $25,000 disbursed, all based on fraud. Assets and records reportedly moved to Pennsylvania. officers cited include W. W. Abbott vice president and manager, Frank C. Macaura secretary, and Charles Barker of Brooklyn as former president who exited amid the conduct.
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New York
Supreme Court
Greenbaum
Hotchkiss
Fire Securities company
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
First National Fire Insurance company
W. W. Abbott
Frank C. Macaura
Philadelphia
Charles Barker
Brooklyn
Two Million Dollars Rejected by Bryan
Washington April 7 William Jennings Bryan for the committee sent here by the citizens of Memphis to invite him to make his home in that city could not accept. The Memphis delegation led by Judge James M Greer urged Bryan to relocate. Bryan declined saying money was not the motive and that his place was to aid the north in democracy. He noted Lincoln is near and that national need spans the country. Also appears a garbled advertisement for a cough remedy.
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Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Memphis
James M. Greer
Lea and Taylor
Gordon
Tennessee
Sigson
Mississippi
Robinson
Arkansas
Tike C. Bowers
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Bowers
north
Lincoln
fry
Second Call to Unseat Lorimer in Illinois Bribery Probe
Washington April 7 Senator La Follette introduced a resolution for a new investigation of Senator Lorimer’s election in Illinois. The proposal names a special committee Works Townsend McLean Kern and Pomerone to subpoena witnesses and papers. It follows Springfield disclosures of a $106000 slush fund and new testimony alleging $100000 was spent to secure Lorimer’s seat.
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Washington
La Follette
Lorimer
Springfield
Works
Townsend
McLean
Kern
Pomerone
senate
Illinois state senate
William Lorimer
United States senate
DUKEham
Vermont
namie a
LaFautlette
Stone
White House
pribery
congress
Carnegie Declines Head Of Peace Arbitration Group
New York April 7 Andrew Carnegie declined to chair a proposed united peace association seeking an arbitration treaty between the United States and Great Britain. He released correspondence with Col John McCook, denoting his view that the senate should deliberate the treaty without haste, while chambers of commerce in France and England are urged to assist. Also a Root bill to prevent election deadlocks was introduced in the Senate.
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Ironmaster
Peace
New York
Andrew Carnegie
united association of all organizations
Great Britain
Carnegie
United States senate
John #. McCook
Committee of Three Hundred
chamber of Commerce
chambers of commerce
France
England
Root
shington
United States
senate
Senator Root
Mexican revolutionary junta backs Madero pledge in San Antonio
San Antonio reporters say Francisco Madero remains the provisional president, with two Mexican revolutionary agents in Washington delivering a manifesto from Madero. The statement reaffirms loyalty to Madero and vows to fight until Diaz is overthrown, signaling a spread of insurrectionist support despite diplomatic talks. Strong evidence from El Paso and Monterrey notes indicates peace efforts face resistance as Diaz loyalists resist resignation demands.
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San Antonio
Tex
Mexican revolutionary junta
Washington
San Atitonta
Francisco Maders
Mexico
Diaz re
Madero
Diaz
Juan Sanchez
Jose Vazconcelos
agenta
San Antdhio
mission herd
Paso 15
Maderos
Limantour
Senor Azcona
repu
Tun leratand
San ‘Autorifo
Senor
Hernandez
Meéxico
El Paso
Williams Succeeds Davis Aboard Senate Desk Echoes War Marks
Johnny Williams named junior senator from Mississippi, replacing Jefferson Davis in the U S Senate. The desk bears Union-era baronet marks. bayonet stairs show war-time putty. In Boston, an eight hour work day bill for factories and shops passes the house and goes to the Senate. Newsparre fata'
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Senator Williams
Confederacy
Washington
Johnny Williams
Mississippi
senate
Jefferson Davis
Boston
house
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Frederick
G.L. BAKING CO
J. M. Cronenburg & Co
Scoll Bros
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MOVING PICTURES
SELIG
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Gaylor & Wiltsie
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BANKERS & BROKERS
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Graig Lippincott
Bulies
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Crawford Automobile Walk
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