Worth of Silks Stolen and Recovered in Urban heist
In New York a theft of silks valued at $1 marked a bold robbery at Skinner Manufacturings on Greene Street. Three men and a woman were arrested for receiving stolen property. Police say one suspect confessed and led to the recovery of most of the loot including six vases. The incident involved a shipment from a Utica firm and a failed return to a stable led to alarms alerting authorities.
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New York
NES
Shuster
Skinner Manufactirings
Greene ander streets
forevers
cones
Robert Wicks
Utica
New York Board of Trade Opposes Philippine Trade Attaches
A 1908 report from the New York Board of Trade argued that Philippines islands are not part of the United States and urged repeal of the shipping act to aid Philippine and American producers. It opposed appointing commercial attaches and favored existing merchant relations over diplomatic agents.
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Trek
New York Board of Trade
islands
United States
Philippines
congress
Adriantic
Pacific
Atlantic
department of state
Genepdanth tative
Grangers Elect Officers Amid National Master Choice
The National Grange elected officers in Atlantic City on November 23. National master chosen was former New Hampshire governor N J Bachelder. other picks included W F Gaunty of Virginia and M E New istant steward F Island. The movement promotes independent companies to secure fair rates and better service through competition. In Houston four workers died after an ammonia pipe rupture at the Houston Packing Company. rescue operations followed and investigations lane underway.
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J. Bachelder
New Hampshire
Atlantic City
National Grange
N. J. Bachelder
W. FL Gaunty
Virginia
Colorado
Mere A. Newistant
F. Island
South Carolina
New York
McDaw
Powe
Tri Fierien
wNanimous
pranescd movement
Newbro's Herpicide Promises Dandruff Cure
Dandruff is blamed on a scalp germ and Newbro's Herpicide is advertised as the only preparation that kills the germ and prevents hair loss. The copy claims thousands owe their hair beauty to the product and notes it is sold by druggists with stamps sent to The Herpicide Co. Detroit. Special Agent J A Williamson is listed.
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Newbro
Herpicide
Send Co
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
J. A. Williamson
Midshipman on Trial for Naval Academy Fatal Fight
Annapolis, Md. Nov 23 A naval court martial began for Midshipman Minor Meriwether Jr of Lafayette La class three alleging he caused the death of Midshipman James R Branch Jr of New York after a pre arranged fight on Nov 5 Following Branchs death an earlier operation was performed Meriwether faced charges including mad slaughter and running afoul of lower class codes testimony described hazing rules and Meriwethers demand for satisfaction with Branch A classmate Ralph Yeezer testified Meriwether claimed Branch had it in for him and planned to confront him over alleged Frenching and packing without permission.
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Annapolis
Meriwether, Jr
Lafayette
the
oval academy
madslaughter
James R. Branch, Jr
New York
naval academy
Meriwether
Ralph Yeezer
Branch
Academy
Meriowether
ranch
KTM
comandant
Wicers
Earl Pritchase
Pritehari
Hopkinson Smith Artist Author and Engineer
Faint fragmented notice praises Hopkinson Smith as a versatile figure recognized as artist in charcoal and water colors, novelist, and practical engineer capable of sea wall or lighthouse work. The text lauds his varied talents and appreciative public despite the phrase Hick of all trades and master of none.
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Hick
PR. Hopkinson Smith
Meriwether Fight Incident Ends With Branch Unconscious
Cross examination reveals Meriwether defending actions and 21 foot distance, while Branch collapses after the bout. Prichard testifies Branch received a hot shower and towels as treatment, later showing convulsions and unconsciousness. Branch refused whiskey, citing a pledge to his father to avoid intoxicants until age 33.
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Meriwether
Theni
Branch
Earl W. Prichard
Midshipman
Prichard
Brench
SHANGHAIED MEN DIE Victims Drugged and Carried Aboard
Captain James Donaghy reports numerous complaints of men being drugged and forced aboard oyster boats for service in Chesapeake Bay. Two men allegedly died from treatment or suicide to avoid it. Investigations underway with aid from Washington authorities and the Seaman's Aid Society.
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Philadelphia
Chesapeake bay
James Donaghy
Washington
Irania
rela
Dosaghy
Seaman's Aid Society
Jews Leaving Russia to Seek Palestine in Mass Movements
Dispatches from Southwestern Russia report a strengthened Zionist push as hundreds of Jewish families prepare to emigrate to Palestine. Three hundred sailed from Odessa on the steamer Feshhay amid reports of anti Jewish disorders and unrest spreading through the region. Meanwhile agrarian riots in Sudzha district escalate, with peasants pillaging estates and burning crops as troops struggle to restore control.
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Palestine
Petersburg
Russia
Odessa
Sudzha
Girl Prays On Tracks Before Falling Before Elevator Train
Mary G. McCarthy knelt in prayer on New York elevated tracks and leaped toward the oncoming train. As the car bore down she raised her arms in prayer, collapsing and being killed almost instantly.
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New York
Mary G. McCarthy
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McCarthy
rhanis
Porte Rejects Proposals and Health Calamity Adverts
A garbled news fragment mentions the Porte rejecting proposals in a discussion of international finances, with scattered notes on New Constantinople and Turkey. It also includes an account of a man who shot himself while cleaning a gun, a hospital transport, and an advertisement for Dr. King's New Life Pills promising relief from indigestion and colic with a drugstore sale note in The News.
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Marshall Fiel foods
accilen
Dr. King
A. L. Pearce's
Cresceus Sells for 21090 at New York Auction
Cresceus, the world’s champion trotting horse with a 2.9213 record, was sold at the Old Glory horse sale in New York for 21090 to M. W. Savage of Minneapolis. Only one rival bid of 20966 came from P. W. W. Maguire of New York. Former owner George W. Ketcham of Toledo had previously raced Cresceus, whose sale marks its final passing from the track amid Madison Square Garden crowd.
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New York
Cresceus
M. W. Savage
Minneapolis
Minn
P. W W. Maguire
Myr. Savage
Dan Patch
Dire
Two Brothers Fatally Shot During Tin Can Fight in Alicans
In Alicans Pennsylvania on November 23 Guy and Clarence Skipper, aged, watched as two boys fired at a tin can. A bullet struck at Greenwood Daniel Brown and Henry Taylor, killing them. Authorities reported no one was charged as the incident unfolded outside a doorway with confusion and stray shots.
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Alicans
Guy
Clarence Skipper
Greenwood Daniel Brown
Henry Taylor
Clarence
Electric spanling piadira incident reported
An unclear report notes an event involving several individuals including Weiss of Padcourt and Gore of para, with sparse details and no clear outcome. The fragment suggests a local incident or observation but lacks verifiable facts and a full context.
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Padcourt
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para
Tarbell rebukes rebates and agency payoffs in Equitable hearing
Tarbell testified for three days before the Army legislative committee on life insurance abuses. He detailed agents commissions and renewals, admitting to large personal policies and family policies across Equitable, New York Life, Aetna, and Travellers. He condemned agent rebates and said such practices warranted dismissal and punishment. He described advances to agents and criticized the Frick committee’s figures for relying on his department’s lack of involvement.
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Tarbell
second view press
th Life Assurance Society
fhmony
fust
comafesians
Equitable
New York Life
bing
George W. Perkins
Ife
Aetna
Dusiness
Frick
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