Vanderpoel reveals fraudulent Mutual Life report
Testimony before the legislative committee shows Vanderpoel knew the Mutual Life Insurance report was not entirely correct and that profits were manipulated to reduce book value. Witnesses describe ledger adjustments, real estate value cuts, and offloading profits to conceal losses while noting department limitations in scrutinizing management salaries and internal finances.
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Asso
York
Dee
Ated Drew
Vanderpoet
State Insurance Department
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Isdger As- Bel
Preller Finches
Transacutome
Hugh
Permay
New York Security Company
Wrughes
Danqver Bank
Andrew Timilton
Tuer
Sir. Hughes
Vanderpac
Mutual Reserve
Louis Z. Payne
Isurance
Vanderpath
Charlia Gretstig
TSS
Mutual Life
Richard Mc. McCurdy
Gretsinger
Thirel States
Vanpoel
Compinds&s Tle
Verrallye & Co
New York Friction Shapes Speakership Fight
In New York the Republican party braces for a battle over the assembly speakership. James W. Worth Jr. faces pressure from Odell and allies to defect to the rival side, while Herbert Parsons resists compromise. A conference at Fifth Avenue hotel fails to yield decisive shifts as leaders weigh strategic moves.
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Nork
Asmomet Loday
Odell
James Waworth Jr
von James W. Jr
Manhattan
Wadillac End
Arth
Lievjaimin
Odell Jr
Fifth Avenue
Republican County Committee
Herbert Parsoz
Ruase
Melok
Witteuk
Fantayman Plalips
Wested
Tyes
Agreed to Die Together in Saratoga Home
A husband Fred Har tar of Saratosa and his wife, both about sixty, reportedly carried out a mutual agreement to die within their home. The letter to authorities indicates the pair killed their pet dog before a likely suicide pact. The Harlows had resided in the area about six months. the husband had no regular job.
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Assa. Nite Press
Albiaiy
Fred
Hartua
Saratosa
B. Das
Marlow
Harlows
Made Fast Voyage to Philadelphia Cruiser
The United States cruiser Columbia arrived at League Island navy yard Philadelphia with 200 marines who had served in Guantanamo Cuba. The vessel left the Teague Island navy yard on December 1 to relieve marines brought back today, completing a relief mission after two tours of duty.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
United States
League Ieland
Roosevelt urged to grant clemency in court martial case
Fort Leavenworth dispatch reports action, Dec 2 game against Clayton, and a Filipino arrival en route to Washington to request clemency for First Lieutenant Dney S. Barbank, sentenced to fifteen months in prison and dismissal from the service.
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Assorhated
Fort Leavenworth
Clayton Skurghter
Philippines
Warehington
Hooasevelt
Tlieutemne
Dney S. Barboank
Jail Fire Attempt Highlights Janesville Misconduct
Special to The Northwestern reports Albert Mielko, jailed for a minor offense, tried to burn the Edgerton jail to gain freedom and revenge. He was overcome by smoke and rescued by a city marshal who saved his life and prevented further injury.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Janesvilla
Wissavas
Albert Mielko
Edgerton
Holiday Trade Booms as Temperatures Hold Steady
Dispatches from New York report unprecedented holiday activity across the nation with robust retail demand and strong business conditions. A generally temperate seasonable climate is noted as contributing to the lively trade in goods and services.
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Antselated Pote
New York
Tre
Divs
Premier Campbell-Bannerman Plan Sparks South Africa Import Halt
London dispatch reports Campbell-Bannerman announcing in Albert Hall that the government will halt imports of Chinese goods to South Africa. The move unsettles Kaffir markets, with the Ledding price falling sharply. Conservatives depict the measure as a serious government act since stamp duties on the American colonies. The recall or resignation of Gen. Lord Ruthven in India is discussed by military men. The premier’s Irish policy comments hint at lame-duck rule, energizing insonist opposition.
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London
Prem Campbell-Buaanerman
Albert Hall
South Africa
Ledding
Selbourne
South
Afighing
Alscu A
Afno
Aiminy
Lord Ruehener
India
Deported Stowaway Henry Kuiper Returns for U S
Henry Kuiper of Galveston Texas says he was worth 30600 before a Galveston food crisis ruined his fortune He naturalized as an American citizen and ran a hardware business Then he lost all and went home to Antwerp Belgium He later returned to the United States hiding aboard the St Andrews and was deported as a slow Amely.
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Associated Press
New York
Der
Henry Kuiper
Galveston
Texas
Kuiper
Antwerp
Belgium
United States
Train Over Embankment Kills One in Mississippi Wreck
A northbound passenger train on the Hingis Central railroad derailed six miles from Hoeky Springs Mississippi. One passenger Mrs Wade was crushed to death and six others were injured, with at least one likely to die. The derailment sent two coaches over a twenty five foot embankment between Canton Massachusetts and Cairo.
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Associated Presa
Memphis
Tenn
Janes
Sidon
Miss
Hingis Central
Hoeky Springs
Canton
Mas
Cairo
Wade
Chino Japanese Treaty Signed in Peking
In Peking on December 22 Baron Komura and M Yehlda signed a treaty on behalf of Japan while Prince Ching and Viceroy Yuan Shikai signed for China. Chinese commissioners say the pact concerns only Manchurian affairs and deny any broader China Japan alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Peking
Baron Komura
M. Yehlda
Tapan Ang Prince
Ching
Yuan-Shi-Kai
China
Manitowoc Man Missing Sparks Portland to Honolulu Flight
Milwaukee Wisconsin special dispatch says Julius Henrikson, 22, of Manitowoc disappeared after leaving for Portland in May and planning to sail to Honolulu. He was last heard on July 4 when he wrote his parents of his intention to sail. no trace has been found amidst weeks of search.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Grand jury called in Fond du Lac for city county corruption probe
In circuit court Walter granted the peniten presene number of laxparers for the grand jury to investigate charges of irregularities in city and county affairs. The jury will meet in Fond du Lac on January 15 with membership drawn next week. Corruption alleged in municipal and county management by the penis.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Cfrcnit
Walter
Peutiners
Cooper Has His Troubles in Racine Postmaster Row
Congressmen Cooper arrives from Washington to help greet an assistant postmaster and deliver Philippines speeches. A Danish Welsh clash over the postmaster choice led him to back the Welsh, naming Gittings. Now applicants include Danish Welsh German and Yankee contenders for the assistant postmaster role.
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Racine
Wis
Fla. Cooper
Tacine
Washington
Cooper
West
Philippines
Gittings
Japan Faces Widespread Famine In Northwest Provinces
An eyewitness reports extreme hunger as winter arrives with thousands near starvation. Relief measures will be vigorously pursued and aid from sympathizers abroad would be welcome to avert further suffering.
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Tablo
Nee
Wisconsin Pen Packers Organize In Miyaukee
Special to The Northwestern reports the Wisconsin Pen Packers formed in Miyaukee with twenty of twenty four packers represented. Officers named include President E. Reynolds Sturgeon Bay Vice President William Larsen Green Bay Secretary H. Landredth Geanta and Treasurer Jennings Sturgeon Bay. The group aims to regulate freight rate discounts and set uniform contracts and grades.
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Miyaukee
Wis
Appleton
Wicconsin Pen
FE. Reynolds
Sturgeon
William Larsen
Green Bay
H. Landredth
Geanta
Jennings
Sturgeon Bay
Brutal beating alleged by wife of city street cleaner
Mrs. Albert Pahlow, living at 275 Otter street, told police she was beaten by her drunken husband at noon today. She showed cuts and bruises on her head and face and swore out a warrant for his arrest. Pahlow, already charged with past abuses, is sought by officers citywide for assault and battery.
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Albert Pahlow
Otter Street
Pahlow
Pahlew
Fond du Lac to Meet V M C A on New Year Day
Fond du Lac high school basketball plans a game with the V M C A team on Monday January 1 at 2730 ppm. The OM CA squad left at four oclock to play at Two Rivers tonight, aiming to overcome a rough floor disadvantage for visitors and a strong home court in Wisconsin. Anticipation centers on Oshkosh holding down opponents while scoring remains high.
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Fond du Lac
V.M. CA
Two Rivers
OM. Cc. A
Orlock
Gutclarasd
Wisconsin
Oshkosh Boys
Bankrupt Milwaukee Merchant Rasiiere Files Petition
J A Rasiiere a noted merchant tailor of this city filed for bankruptcy in federal court Milwaukee revealing liabilities of 1499.25 dollars and assets of 861 with exemptions of 200. His shop was at 1k Main street and his home at 9 North Park avenue.
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J. A. Rasiiere
Milwaukee
Rasiiiere
North Park Avenue
Farmers Troubles in Omer Tremise Court Case
Farmers Graedzmacher and Coffinga of Omer faced a jury trial before Justice RR Ames, with witnesses presenting 여러 grievances. Damages claimed totaled 31.50 for marsh grass cutting and windmill care, while Coffinai defended and asserted minimal damages, horse use, and uncharged produce losses, yielding a 250 dollar verdict and a ten dollar award to the plaintiff.
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Herman’ Grudamacher
Nicholad Coffinga
Omer
Justice of the Peace
HL Ames
Ornanto
Gruttamachet
Coffman
Het Me. Coffinai
Plains
Walhur FE
Fforlbat
Orura
Phillips
Christmas Eve Exercises At Oshkosh Churches
Two Oshkosh church groups hold Christmas eve and Christmas night programs for parishioners and Sunday schools. Plymouth Congregational presents a cantata Visit to Santa Claus at 7:30 PM with young performers. First M E Church plans a 7:30 PM Christmas program featuring a homecoming theme and a Santa Claus surprise.
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Oshkosh
Sunda
Plymoutis Congregational
Feral Congregational Church
Church Street
Franklin Avenue
Santa Claus
Adjustment of Estates in Probate Court
Proceedings list matters in probate court including the appointment of Elisa as administrator for Joseph Wiss of Alga town with a January 16 hearing. Wiss died intestate, personal property valued about 500 dollars, real estate profits under 200 dollars yearly. Emmanuel Blank appointed guardian for Emma Otto Della and Martha Piller, minors of Charles Piller of Neenah, with bonds of 600 dollars filed and approved. Creditors urged to file claims for Marlin Witkowski estate by July deadline.
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Othe
Elisa
Tate Joseph Wiss
Alga
Kliss
Ben
Emil Blank
Ruard
Emma
Otto
Della
Martha Piller
Charles Piller
Neenah
Marlin Witkowski
Theater Work Pushes Progress Toward Christmas Opening
The theater on Main street nears completion with four Christmas day matinees planned at two o clock. The gallery is nearly done, seats installed, stage work advancing, and decorating to start Saturday. Plate glass fronts to be mounted with doors opening to the street as crews work day and night under manager Dr. Gelber’s direction.
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Gal Gelber
Theter
Iava
Gamblers Change Plea In Final Court Session
John F Tarim Aen M G Privy and Frederick Pritts pleaded guilty to violating town ordinances prohibiting gambling resorts. Judge Goss fined each man 25 dollars with costs totaling 1808 dollars per case. earlier waivers had moved the readings and pleas. The cases were set for January.
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John F. Tarim
M. G
Frederick Pritts
George Silton
Joige Goss
Costa
Record Stock Exchange Seat Sells At 33000
An Associated Press report from New York on December 22 notes a seat on the stock exchange sold for 33000, setting a new market record.
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Associated Press
New York
Stock Exchange
Strikes Hit Russia as Trains Run Under Guard
A dispatch from St. Petersburg reports widespread strikes across Russia with railway workers resisting the strike, traffic guarded by troops, and officials bracing for further disruption. Martial law is declared in Russian Poland as electric plants fail and streets darken, while protesters spread banners and police search for printers of anti-government handbills.
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St. Petersburg
Der
AL Nemcehatert
Bath
Nicholas Road
Moscow
Iinpluves
Poland
Gt 1
Todiy
Aliuries Nelken
Cronstadt
Tsarskoa Selo
Nevsky
Schlosselburg
Nevsky Works
Roesacks
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Murfual Lipe Company
LOM
Leduer Asse
Mutual Reveal Mon Bookkeeping
Biendricks
Vis Department
Stephen Mr. Smith
Smith
Laroont
FF. Pisier
Mutual
Mr. Vand
Flet
Vaniterpos
Hughes
Char
Dork Life Dino
Fiewres Rennted
Fle Ndricts
Vanderpaet
Westerday
Wendiicks
Hendricks
Tsade Vanderpool
Hendriks
Yak Life Insurance Company
Thybie
Loeb & E
THE
Wasisworth
Oan Mun
Unemploye Teds Wite
Himself
Columbia
Roosevelt
Attignyd
America
Anthony Flala
Lization
Kitchener
Ager Kilked
Manitowoc
aAppeared
Portland, Ore
Hout
Call Grand Jury
Japan
Northwest
Neem Ix Deplorahie
S. Heymann Co
Pai Et Thorming
Frias
Albert Pallow
Merman Graedzmacher
Nicholas Comman
Omre Tremise
Grievanges
Getw
Simon Damages
Phyamesth
EL Chuvccb
New “Idea Theater
Ven
Fiuons
Caplini
Russia
Novoe Vremya
Riga
Tivenia
Goldingen
Courlands
Haren Ron
Voronezh
Southwestern Railway
Minsk
Kontroma
European Russia
Yaroslav
Tabau
Province of
Courland
Liban
Warshipa Ara
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