Confidence in Business Sound Across the Nation
The Commercial National Bank of Chicago released a sweeping inquiry indicating the country’s business situation is sound with a bright outlook. Some 30,000 replies show a clear, definite trend of easing tensions since spring, strong money demand, firm interest rates, and deposits rising about 14 percent against loans.
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Chicago
Commercial National Bank of Chicago
Portamouth
Europe
Africa
Asia
World
Monty
Far West
Central Reserve
Cuban army upkeep costs reported for 1907 fiscal year
Washington reports the quartermaster general shows maintenance costs for the Cuban army of pacification exceeded $2 million in the 1907 fiscal year. The figure reflects ongoing U.S. administered operations in Cuba and the associated military expenditures.
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Washington
Quartermaster General
Trading communities embrace steady manufacturing demand
The report notes consensus that legitimate business will keep absorbing funds for some time and finds no evidence of rate recession before year end equidation.
Will Prosecute Frauds in Oregon Washington and California
Aug 23 Seattle report that land fraud prosecutions will be pursued by the General Land Office. TR A Hall-Inger will handle cases upon return to Washington. Ballinger predicts reclaimed lands may be limited, cites minor embezzlements, and signals broad reforms with 25 staff dismissed. Charles H. Chapman, Roosevelt ally, is ousted as Ballinger tightens the land office. Ballinger plans to go east soon.
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Oregon
Washington
California
Miche Wea
Seattle
Weahington
Middle West States
General Land Office
A. Hall- Inger
Ballinger
Department of Justice
Charles H. Chapman
Roosevelt
Commissioner Ballinger
Murdered Contractor Found Bound in Store Basement
Evander McIver, a wealthy Chicago contractor, was murdered and robbed last night. His body was discovered in a store basement with marks suggesting he was bound and gagged. Police have no leads at this time.
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Chicago
Evander McIver
Kincaid Faces Scrutiny Over Fees Retained in Office
Oregon case against former Secretary of State H R Kincaid Eugene alleges he collected and kept fees from 1806 1999 for papers and documents to be turned to the state treasury relator J K Sears seeks full accounting and repayment McFadden and ex Attorney General Idleman cited the Dunbar precedent noting legislative authority on fees and Kincaid claims he acted under lawful duty
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Marion
Treasury
Salem Statesman
H. R. Kincaid
Eugene
J. K. Sears
This
Eugene Lst
Circuit Court
Lane County
Kincaid
Wetlon
State of
Oregon
L. H. McMahan
Ilegally
F. 1. Dunbar
Marion County
Galloway
Sears
W. 8
McFadden
Prosecuting Attorney District
Idleman
Oregon Daily Journal
Fieninat
Dunbar
Sult
Rv Wan
Oregon Trust Bank Faces Probes and No Arrests Expected
Fortland Aug 23 Special by telephone The Oregon Trust and Savings Bank will not arrest its officers and directors a district attorney says. Receiver Devlin claims all claims will be paid in full. Bankers face possible criminal action over insolvent deposits while depositors plan to recover funds.
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Fortland
Defamct Oregon Trust & Savings Company
Devlin
Moore
Lytle
Portland
John Manning
New Mineral Springs
Wash
H. B. Adams
Oregon Trust & Savings Bank
Aisiier
Ware
Mr. Manning
Manning
Agere
Adames Thas
Arowe
Oregon
Adams
George H. Steels
Attorney-General
Oregon Tram & Savings Bank
A. L. Mills
A.L. Mills
First National Bank
Oregon ‘Trust& Savings Company
Mills Thiemanning
Oreron Trust & Saving Company
Iste
Mille
Root in Gymnasium Sparks Crowd at Muldoon Resort
Hundreds gathered at Billy Muldoon’s famed health resort on August 23 hoping to glimpse Secretary Root in the gymnasium as he attempted a country trot under the trainer’s supervision. Muldoon barred entry and declined to confirm Root’s visit or activities on the equipment.
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White Piaina
Billy Muldoon
Secretary Root
Hia Gymndelum
Muldoon
Root
Fletcher Stabbed in Arm in Railroad Street Lodging House
A colored man named Fletcher was stabbed in the arm by Ed Bellinger following a card game dispute. Both men were arrested. Bellinger faced later charges of disorderly conduct, gambling, and possible assault with a dangerous weapon, while Fletcher faced no charges after claiming immunity.
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Causer
Fletcher
Ed Bellinger
Railroad Street
Marshal Gurdane
Phelps
Bellinger
Phelpn
J. R. Raley
Armed mob attacks Ash Fork Postal Telegraph office
An armed mob attacked the Postal Telegraph office at Ash Fork Arizona at about 1 am. Bullets shattered glass and endangered four employees though no injuries are reported. Governor Kibbey and federal authorities were asked to protect lives and property as agents prepared to move Sheriff and deputies to quell the riot.
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Los Angeles
Postal Telegraph Company
Ash Fork
Ariz
Kibbey
Prescol
Yavapal County
Lewis
East
Small
San Francisco
Lee Street Bridge to be Repaired This Fall
City and county officials say the Lee street bridge will not be replaced this year. Repairs will stabilize the structure for winter high water, with a modern steel replacement planned for next summer after cooperation with the county. The bridge has long been worn and controversial, especially after the 1906 flood.
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Lee Street
County
Gilliland
H. E. Cook
Council Street Mommittee
Gillilqed
Tragic double tragedy in New York tenements
Aug. 24 report states Bernard Delany, first sergeant of Co F 9th Regiment, shot his wife in their apartment then killed himself. The wife survived. Fire at Eagle White Lead tan bark plant in Cincinnati caused $80,000 in losses. 110 tenements burned. The Dalles Biks lodge postponed building a hall due to high material costs.
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Mirwa
New York
Bernard Delany
Co. F
Cincinnati
Eagle White Lead Company
Biks
Dalles
Jury In 4 Seme Court Begin End Tone in Bribe Case
Chief Biron reports San Francisco August 23 1907 the Supreme Court en banc hears a petition to halt bribery indictments from the Oliver grand jury. Lawyers clash over grand jury validity and life of indictments with potential sweeping dismissals and possible reindictments. Chief Dinan resigns as commissioners discuss police leadership changes.
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Glass
Schnitz
Biron Nesigns
San Francisco
Awpreme Court
Lewis Glass
Theo. D. Holve
Wiliam M. Abbott
W. R. Briback
Rudolph Schmitz
Superior Court
Oliver I Grand Jury
D. Mi. Delmas
Alexander King
Garrett W. McEnerny
McEvery
William Hoff Cook
Hiram W. Johnson
Charles Cobb
Francis J. Henry
Iave
Oliver Grand Jury
Langdon
Dinan
Anderson
Mission Police Station
Polles
Narrow Escape From Fire In North Powder Home
In North Powder on August 2 a blaze tore through the residence of A. C. Rollins threatening a sick child and her mother. The mother wrapped the child in bed covers and they both escaped through thick smoke as the fire department arrived promptly and prevented further danger.
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A. C. Rollins
Taft in St Louis Leaves for Oklahoma City
City, St. Louis, Aug. 23 Secretary Taft arrived this morning from Lexington and said that Root was not sick as reported. He stated Root’s mental condition was perfectly sound. Taft will depart this afternoon for Oklahoma City.
King Faord Pursues Strenuous Simple Life
Marienbai Aug 23 reports King Fa ward is taking a strenuous course in the simple life. He rises early, exercises all day, and retires early as he attempts to lose fat.
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Marienbai
Faward
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Chicago National Bank
United States
H. A. Kincaid
A. L. Milly
Postal Company
Apples
Taft
ST. Louis
Oklahoma
Hopkins
Long Island Dry Dock
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