Portrait of Bishop Henry Potter A noted ecclesiastic and civic figure
A new picture presents Bishop Henry Potter at seventy, head of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of New York since 1887. Described as witty and a fine storyteller, he pursues labor capital relations and serves the Civic Federation. The Potters were hosted by Andrew Carnegie at Skibo Castle.
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Henry Potter
America
New York
Civic federation
Potter
Andrew Carnegie
Skibo castle
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Detroit police guard 12 foot monument to Satan
Two Detroit police officers have adopted the duty of guarding a 12 foot monument to Satan shown in a stooping pose behind a pulpit. The display in Herman Menz's front yard caused a crowd of boys to gather and hurl stones during its unveiling.
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lizemen
Detroit
setan
Herman Menz
Scared to Death by Burglar in Washington Home
Mrs George Bowne aged 60 was frightened to death during a struggle with a burglar who entered her Washington residence to steal silver from a sideboard. She and her daughter fought the intruder until beaten back. Bowne died on the floor, the burglar escaping into the night.
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George Bowne
Mrs. Bowne
Your Hat May Be 2 StyHsh One Bet It Makes Trouble
An advisting blurb touts hats as breeding grounds for parasitic germs that cause dandruff and hair loss. It promotes Mewbro's Hemicide as the cure, claiming it kills germs and promotes new hair. Sample requests travel via The Herpicide Co. Detroit with a special agent named J r A Williamson.
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Dandrum
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
One Man Power At Equitable Names Change Policyholder Power
The Armstrong insurance inquiry reports focus on Metropolitan Life and executives as witnesses. William Barnes Sr testifies about fees from Mutual Life and his political connections, while debate centers on one man power and a name change as the Equitable’s control remains with a single figure. Ten election fraud indictments accompany a probe into alleged vote irregularities and related testimony.
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New York
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Metropolitan Life Insurance company
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James M. Craig
Joseph Howard, Jr
Mutual Life
Howard
Charles Smith
Palmer and Buehner Gold Democrat
national Republican committee
finance board
Hegemans
Andrew Flam
Andrew Hamilton
Mary
Hamilton
Mr. Hamilton
Mr. Hegeman
Metropolitan
Vermiire & Co
William Barnes, Sr
Mutual Life for
senate
New York Life
Equitable
Hughes
Bamnes
James Hazen Hyde
Thomas F. Ryan
Myra Kelly MacNaughton Wins Publication Fame
Myra Kelly MacNaughton, famed author of child life stories, gained reputation with Little Citizens in New York's East Side. She recently married Allan MacNaughton, president of a coach horse company. Born in Dublin, she taught in New York for a time.
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Myra Kelly
Directors Fight Judgment In Enterprise Bank Case In Pittsburg
Four petitions were filed in common pleas court to reopen judgments against four Enterprise National Bank directors who acted as sureties for state funds. They argue that bonds were met as deposits were withdrawn before the bank’s failure. The state deposits at closure were 1 652090, with later judgments totaling 250000.
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W. L. Mathues
Enterprise National Bank
common pleas court
commonwealth
Clark
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cours
Won't Accept Office Conscientiously Takes Oath War Over Hess Note
Lancaster Nov 11 The Intelligencer reports Dr Reilly Democrat will not accept county commissioner after a bitter political fight over Eli Hess. Reilly says he cannot take the oath due to a $10 note he gave Hess to aid his withdrawal, which Hess cashed and publicized. The move could spark a shift to J Val Wise, Democrat commissioner, with partnership dissolving in Lancaster. Also notes corn production in 1905 forecast at about 2,708 million bushels and Buckley Taylor dead at 71 in Cumberland, Md.
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Eli Hess
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Hess
J. Val Wise
J. Revis
John D. Hetrie
Buckley Taylor
Cumberland
T. Buckie Taylor
Cumberland Evening Tims
Globe
Washington
Teys
pawel
Wairfield
Poland martial law nears as unrest spreads across empire
Reports from St Petersburg and Moscow describe rising tension among workers and rumors of anti Jewish violence by the Black Hundred. Poland declares martial law while Witte's cabinet nears completion leaving Interior and Education posts unfilled. Cronstadt quiets as mutineers submit and naval officers depart.
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M. Manukhin
Interior
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zemstvo
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Mothers Elect Officers in Pennsylvania Congress
Philadelphia reports the Mothers Congress of Pennsylvania elected officers while debating child labor. President Mrs. Geo. K. Johnson Langhorne. 1st vice president Mrs. Robert E. Haines Philadelphia. 2nd vice president Mrs. B. G. McCormick Harrisburg. 3rd vice president Mrs. J. B. Leightner Johnstown. secretary Mrs. E. V. Philadelphia. recording Miss Mary Garren Philadelphia. treasurer Mrs. John B. Otto. auditor Mrs. J. R. Robinson Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Mothers’ Congress of Pennsylvania
Geo. K. Johnson
Langhorne
Robert E. Haines
Philadelphi
B. G. McCormick
Harrisburg
J. B. Leightner
Johnstown
E. V
Miss Mary
Garren
Philatreasurer
John B. Otto
J. Robinine
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