Equitable Frauds Tarnish Depew and Hyde Confessions
Investigation into the Equitable Life Assurance Society reveals graft. Depew admits a $250 000 loan on overvalued property and foreclosed. Schiff concedes dummy directorship and stock purchases. Hyde and Alexander admit involvement in eight syndicates moving Union Pacific securities and related profits.
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New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Atme Bureau of Insurance
Hendricks
Hewater Chauncey M. Depew
Depew Improvement Company
Equitable
State Insurance Department
Jacob H. Schiff
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Tnion Pacific
Lok
Hyde
Union Pacific
AH. Harriman
Wade
Harriman
Alexander
Buffalo Bill Divorce Claim Withdrawn in Paris
The Denver Post reports Buffalo Bill Cody telegraphed from Paris that he would withdraw his suit for divorce from his wife. His daughter Mrs. Stott confronted him in Paris and urged him to drop the case, while his granddaughter and Clara Cody were present in Denver. Cody pondered the matter and said he would dismiss the divorce, though the outcome remains uncertain.
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Trequest
Buffalo
Paris
Yeasterday
Saya
Denver Post
Port Thomas
Colonel Cody
Allence
Min
Cody
Denver
Fitch's
Clara
Bank cashier scandal report from Dayton bank
Dispatch from Dayton cites Columbia county stockholders examining the Security Wink as investigation continues into ex cashier F. Wells alleged 220000 shortage. It states Wells was made good by P. Walls and B. Lewis bank president and Inland Empire officials. Explanations note a filing error and farmers plus business men funded most of the bank’s shortage while reorganization proceeded.
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Ekhowers
Dayton Bank
Dayton Mye
Columbia County
Wink Conradicte
ex-Canhler Fo T. Wells
Walls
B. Lewis
Bic Inland
Jutterman
Wayne
Walle Walla Statesman
Lawl
Toniso
Gantest
Oime
Welle
Agorty Bank
Clothigs County
Hotel St George Promoted as Modern Oregon Stay
European plan features first class accommodations with steam heat and en suite rooms. Large new sample rooms and modern conveniences claim the St George is one of Oregon's model hotels with fire alarms and telephone connections in every room. Corner Main and Webb, a block and a half from the depot.
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Hotel St George
Oregon
Flagler Plans 154 Mile Florida Rail Link Through Coral Keys
Henry M Flagler aims to build a 154 mile railroad from Miami through the Florida Keys to Key West. The inter island route crosses coral beds at an average height of 27 feet, with extensive bridge work and large ship basins at Key West. The project promises to boost passenger service to Cuba and place access near the Panama Canal’s eastern end.
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Henry M. Flagler
Miami
Fla
Florida Keys
Key
Keys
Wailer
Flagler
Cuba
United States
Panama Canal
Mangrove Point
Blacayne Bay
Card's Sound
Large Key
Matacumba
Mauicumba
Long Keys
Long Key
Byretta Key
Boot Key
Bahia Honda
Key West
Boot
Plana For Hin
Wells Resignation Memoranda Cause Misunderstanding
The article notes July memoranda observed by examiners caused unwarranted conclusions about friction and a charge against Mr. Wells. It later emerged the memoranda were mere notations with no corresponding amounts, clearing the ex-cashier of irregularity and leaving Dayton’s financial matters unblemished.
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Wells
Watla
Dayton
Indians to Receive Patents on Lands Chosen Along Rivers
Stephen L. Taggart of the Interior Department surveyed land claims of Banke River Indians in Walla Walla and Franklin Counties. Indians who moved to lands along the Columbia and Snake rivers seek patents for their selections, amid encroachment complaints. Senator Ankeny pressed the issue. a special agent gathered data and reports to Secretary of the Interior. Patents expected soon for homestead lands. Chicago Board of Trade wins grain rate relief. rates from Northwest to East via Chicago and St Paul to be equalized next Monday.
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Snake
Walla Walla
Stephen L. Taggard
Interior Department
Washington
Columbia
Snake Rivers
Franklin
Eidiank
Ankeny
Interior
Taggard
Tita
Chicago
Railroada
Chicago Board of Trade
St. Paul
Poheney
Muscogee and Texas Railroad Charter Issued
A territorial charter is issued to the Muscogee and Texas Railroad Company with capital stock of 4 million dollars. The line runs 259 miles from Cushing Oklahoma to Honey Grove Texas, via the Creek and Cherokee Nations, Porter, and through the Cherokee and Choctaw Nations to Honey Grove. The road aims to unlock a rich, extensive region.
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Muscogee & Texas
Guthrie
Oklo
Muscogee & Texas Railroad Company
Cushing
9. T
Honey Grove
Texas
Porter
I. T
Texmt
Eczema Relief Ranks Against Yearlong Itch and Burn
A reader describes a five year struggle with eczema severe itching and burning. After trying multiple remedies including medicated ointments and washes none worked until a treatment labeled S. S. S. finally cleared eruptions and provided relief from the torment.
A Surprise Party
A brief notice notes possible plans for a surprise party and advertises Dr. King's New Life Pills as a remedy for pain and discomfort. The ad mentions relief from headache dizziness and constipation and cites Tallman & Co as the drug store.
The Golden Rule Hotel Remodeled and Refurnished
The Golden Rule Hotel formerly the Bickers offers a remodeled and refurnished interior with neat clean and up to date finishes. Steam bent and smeetra chia, best caberie, prompt service is provided by KR Pareek, proprietor.
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Tits Store
Wickham
Nowton
Preftice
J. © Wickham
J. O. Wickham
Long Beach, Wash
Cali
The
Taylor Hardware Co
T. ©. Taylor
Main Street
the Seaside House
Clatsop Beach, Ore
Nocanicum
Ile Pateos
Goast
Seaside
Alta House
Vesg
Bitener
Cor
Alta and
Mill Streets
Yri
East Oregonian
Depew
Ghult
Vienne
Baly
Pontine
Unig
Bradfield Regulator Co
Hotel
St. George
Ven An
Florida Railroad
Coral Islands
Nicky
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, Ga
T Commercial Livery
Simonton Bros. & Corley
Props
Firet
Corral
Aura St
Between
Webb & Alta
the Bicker's
KR. Pareek
Pendleton
Veen
Har
Board Room
Portland
Ascota
Hartford Fire Insurance
Alliance Assurance Co
London & Lancashire Fire Co
Royal Insurance
Frank Bclopton
East Court Sitrert
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