Phenix Insurance officers under scrutiny as losses cited
Brooklyn based Phenix Insurance Company faced scrutiny over missing securities and large loans to officials. Directors including George Ingraham and Charles Koster are held responsible, while Superintendent Hotchkis notes some assets not in vaults. President Sheldon lies near death in Connecticut after ptomaine poisoning complications.
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Phax Sinearnes’ Company
Brooklyn
Fastrance Genscopes
Coist
Ite
Gwa Tse
Yois
Ita
Soporineghdiene We
Continental Insurance Company
Hotchkies
Roahs
Sheldon
George
Ingraham
Koster
John’Cartlatte
E. C. “Converse
Greenhut
George H. Hard
Frank ‘J. Logan
William J.'Logan
Jim’ Pierce
Isaac Vanderpool
Robert H. Hunter
Willan H. Buckley
Hunter Attit
Sheldon,ds
Greenwich
Conn
T. Sheldon
Phenix -Tnsurance ‘Company
Aviator Killed in Aeroplane Crash Near Antibes
Nice dispatch reports Fernandes an aviator who recently attended English meetings was killed at De La Brague aerodrome near Antibes. He crashed to ground from about thirty feet after a steering error and was crushed to death. Other items note King Alfonso XIII of Spain possibly needing an operation. no date set for surgery.
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Fernandez
Nice
Fernandes
de la’ Brague
Antibes
Ming Alfonso
Paris
Gil Blas
Alfonso I
Spain
Moire
Fyas
Gilblas
Shas
Aman
Eighty Sermons Case Murky In Wayne County Court
Pa Doe Be mond Rumsey of Waynesboro pleaded guilty to stealing eighty sermons from Ret. Rue pastor of Waynest fetophine Episcopal church. He asked for suspended sentence after prayer with the boy in court. In another item Mrs George Carson Jockrt’s four year old boy burned to death in the kitchen while she visited a neighbor.
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Pa Doe Bemond Rumsey
Waynesboro
Waynest Fetophine Episcopal Church
Berns
Yrone
George Carson
Jockrt
Bov
Prince Miguel and Syndicate Seek 1 Million in Ration Merelage
A creditors syndicate claims Prince Miguel of Braganza who married Anne Stewart of New York, seeks about 1.06 million in rations and pensions from the American and Hungarian authorities. The report notes past advances and negotiations aimed at recovering funds and settling the debt.
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Cyriaicate
Budapeat
Prince Miguel
Braganza
Anne Stewart
New York
Lange’ Suri
Brewart
Runaway wagon fatality claims life of aging driver
A wagon driver, about fifty five, was killed when frightened horses toppled him and the wagon passed over. He perished almost instantly as the heavy load of boxes toppled and trapped him near the scene.
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Mim
Geton
James Meintire
Acel“Dent
Supreme Court to Review Gompers Contempt Case
The Supreme Court granted a writ of certiorari in the contempt case of labor leaders Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison and John Mitchell. The review will consider the record in the Bucks Store and Range Co case and the federation’s publishing ban. Sentences of twelve months for Gompers and others were upheld by the district appeals court pending merits review.
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Supreme’ Court
Washington
Supreme
United States
Samuel “Gompers
Frank “Morrison
John Mitchell
American, Federation’ of Labor
Pate
Mento
Supreme ‘Court
Federations
Hyon
Appea
District Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Yerkes Case Settled Widow Gives Up $3 Million Claim
Judge Cutting in probate court confirms an agreement by widow Mrs Mary Adelaide Yerkes surrendering any claim to a $3 000 000 estate. The arrangement was entered into weeks earlier and endorsed in Chicago.
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Chicago
Cutting
Mary Adelaide Yerkes
Yerkes Heirs Accept Dower In Estate Settlement
In New York the Charles T. Yerkes estate case ends with Mrs. Yerkes relinquishing all claims to real estate and personal property in exchange for her dower and widow's share after debts are paid. She receives 400000 and relinquishes 250000 tied to the Elaine claim. George Crocker bequeathed at least 250000 to Columbia University for cancer study. President Truman contracted illness after weekend exposure.
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Yerkes
Charles “T. Yerkes
New York
Ownley
News
George Crocker
Columbia “University
Scales Fined as Lieutenants Agents In Dockside Case
New York officials report fines against scales operators amid testimony in a government crime branch trial. Witnesses like Sanders Rochefort and others described electric lights at Willamensburg docks and sudden flashes used to balance sugar company scales before inspectors arrived.
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Rory
New York
Dee
Thie
Dnitea
Bendernagél
Olly Four
Farmer
Swere
Brederick
Sanders
John
Rochetai
Wrere
Govvernment
Willameburg
Sugar, Company
Alway
Abe
Bandera
Wil
Clark Méyor
James’f. Wall
Gald
Uth
John Rochefort
Calhoun Named Minister to China in Taft Plan
Washington December 1. The state department announced the appointment of William J. Calhoun of Chicago as minister to China. Calhoun had initially declined but was urged to accept by Secretary Knox and friends including Senator Cullom. The Chinese government reportedly approved, and the president will send other notable nominations to the Senate, including Bacon to France and Kerens to Austria Hungary.
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Taft
Chicago
Washington
William
China
State Department
Calhoun
Knox
Cullom
Trinda
Senate
Robert Bacon
New York
France
Richard C. Kereng
St. Louie
Austria-Hungary
Henry’ Lang, Wilson
Washington State
Belgium
Mexico
Charles Page Bryan
Portugal
Ito Béeighim
Czarina Illness Report From Livadia
The Tribuna reports the czarina suffers several attacks at Livadia with depression and neurasthenia suspected. Members of the imperial family rush to see her, and the situation is described as serious but not fully detailed.
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Livadia
Rome
Tribuna Baya
Czarisa
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Frederick Citizens
Frederick residents, including John Brown of West Patapsco Street, report relief from kidney and back trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The testimonial describes decades of pain from an injury and long searches for relief before trying the product.
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Sidney “Hile
Frederick
John
Brown
Weat
Dean
C. E. Main
Doan
Buffalo
United
Recital at College by Miss Meta and Miss Rose Birley
An evening recital at Woman's College Hall featured Miss Meta Isabel Meta and Miss Rose Birley with notable performances. Nina Bayhim and LeRoy accompanied, presenting works like On the Road Mandalay and Gounod pieces, earning acclaim for grace and artistry.
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Meese Fauntleroy
Haya
Sirely
Isabel
Woman's College Hall
Wee
Nina Bayhim
itLeRoy
M. Rose Birely
Fiapge
Gourod
Aud
Mandalay
Humorois
Esyrehe
Fire damages residents and assorted figures in Kent County
Fire destroyed the residence of Jerome J. Lankford in Princest,Aune, Joba, Gato, and damaged properties linked to one or more Kent County stock dealers. The fire affected notable locals including former Orphans' Court Judge John Nicholas Mambatet, Hagere-Frank Eindeter, and Beeler & Son of Hagerstown.
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Jerome J. Lankford
Princest
Aune
Joba
Gato
Reading
Kent Copnty
Indead
Orphans’ Court
John Nicholas Mambatet
Hagere
Frank Eindeter
Crouse
Carroll
Donald McCurley
Bottige
Ws Richardson
Norfolk and Western Ailway
Riverton
Charles ‘Hs ‘Bradley
Usurel
Williadd- WitBeck
Kent
Haunted Alaskan Island Ghosts of Russian Exiles
Legends tell of a distant Alaskan island known as Sasa near Kodiak where ghosts of Russian exiles supposedly haunt the land. Natives fear approaching the coast as intruders face danger and death. Reports describe strange sounds, clinking chains, and whispers heard by those who dare near.
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Starvatlény
Uorta
Seiz Tutre
Antiquated Frederick county notices reveal 1809 ads and runaway
The Taneytown and Fredericktown region papers contain long lists of public announcements, sales, and solicitations from September 1809. The issue notes sheriff and house of delegates notices, plus runaways and found clothing, with several employment and servant advertisements amid the local commerce.
Clover Leaf Literary Society Holds December Meeting
The Clover Leaf Literary Society convened Friday afternoon at the Boye' Aigh ibogloh with Ross Myers presiding. Members presented readings and debates including an oration on Abraham Lincoln and a discussion on whether natural wonders surpass those of land, ending with a unanimous vote for the negative.
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Litterary Society
Boye’ Aighibogloh
Ross Myers
M. Laub
M.mitler
Easay
H. Cronenburg
P. New AT
Abraham
Lincoln
Hawks to travel by trolley to Hagerstown tonight
The basketball team will go to Hagerstown on a special trolley car this evening leaving at o'clock and remain there for the night.
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Hagerstown
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Promised Free If Fails
An advertisement claims Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets relieve indigestion using Bi Bi and Pepsin formulas. It asserts high scientific skill and manufacturing care, offers a free supply if unsatisfactory, and lists three sizes priced 25 cents, 50 cents, and 1 dollar at the local market store.
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Nord Bare Market
Local County Notes and Christmas Plans Highlight Correspon
Miss Ruth Buhrman and others from Mimnen and Walkeraville are mentioned amid county letters. Several residents, including Mr and Mrs W O Byler, move to occupy a tenant house. Christmas Eve services at the M P Church are planned in Joansville with entertainment and local visits noted.
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Aimtown
Ruth Buhrman
Mimnen
Pioretta
Fita' Kyler
Daniel
Sarah Stottemyer
Neyers
Frederick
Jean
Richolis
Daughterm
aNdian
Ty Ilies
Frederick Am Wailkeraville
And
Mra. W. O Byler
Fam' Eee
Xcholtz
Saith Fogle
Mise
Grace Foods Pd
Baa
Joansville
M. P
Mra
Lott ‘Hartech
Masers
Claude Johnson
Robert Green
Apent
Pavardey' Ig Lioganore
Wie. Greer
Patil
York
Messie
Paul Morningstar
Raymeat ‘McClelland
Jennie Leaktod
Hesterick
Eylot
Paul
Bts
Hall’ Brown
Keeney
Centerville
Bloodine Liver Pills Promoted With Personal Guarantee
Frederick's advertises Bloodine Liver Pills claiming quick relief for indigestion gas and constipation. J Williamson offers a personal money back guarantee after a 350 box purchase, asserting permanent cures and urging customers to prove the claims.
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J. Ay
Williainson
Jf. Williamson
A. Williamgson
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Hurman
Henry B.harris
Boston
Prbita
Jove
Beotch
D. T
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Niger
E.A., Baker
Hanover
George’h. Birnie
Taneytown
Fredericktown
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Hie
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House of Delegated
UN Ae
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Frederick Town
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Libertytown
Francia Simpson - Hammond
Eaid
Ace
Brongle
Mantz
Blrssing
Danner
Condon
Arthur
Norris
Delashmutt
Kemp
Watfield
Clabaugh
Millen
King
de A. Williamson
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