Mutual Investigation Reveals Excessive Salaries and Deceptive Adverts
The insurance inquiry in New York exposes the Mutual’s salaries far above Bank of England and Imperial Bank of Germany levels. Figures from London, Berlin and Paris show assets above 2.6 million dollars while peers hold different totals. letters from policyholders reveal dividend declines and claims misrepresented as maturity approaches.
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Bank of England
Imperial Bank of Germany
New York
James McKeen
London
Berlin
Paris
James M. Beck
Mutual
McQurdy
Bank of France
Hank of England
Timek
Newton
McCurdy
Hw Bate
Bank of Germany
Chile
Huaher
Armstrong
Cosh
Lynching of Knox County merchant ends in life sentence
Armed masked mob rode into town on October 17 and forced the killer to surrender. A Black man, condemned for the murder of a Knox county merchant, was hanged from a tree as punishment. The mob's act followed a trail of violence and intimidation.
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London
Knox County Mies
Senator Horton Demurrer Faces Special Grand Jury
Washington Oct. 17 Senator Horton demurrer to the indictment was sustained a special grand jury was ordered for November. Judge Van Deventer declared the indictment defective and released the senator on $500 bond to appear before the special grand jury which will reconsider the case. New Orleans Oct V Only two coin and no deaths were reported at moon. Orders were issued to admit no more patients to the yellow fever hospital and the detention camps will be closed after today. So more sunpl one chaser are reported Wyoming Railroad Wreck Cheyenne Oct 17 Twenty were injured three fatally when northbound Colorado Southern derailed 35 miles north of this city two coaches loaded with passengers were dumped down an embankment. A sudden influx of natural Moe onto the Diamond mine at Butte suffocated James A Crawsby a watchman.
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Washington, Ort
Hortons
van Deventer
Yoo Sperlad
New Orleans
Moon
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Get
Colorado & Southern
Chicago
Wuleide
Shanghai
Alee
Seryton
Laurie Miller
Montreal
Eva Campau
Maggie Drouin
Victoria Stamour
Wen
J. W. Burnt
Chinese Immigration Bureau
James E. I Rodgers
Bhanghai
Hilda Anderson
China
Hypnotic Suspicions Probe Seattle Murder Attempt
Jerome Cummina, a colored youth in Seattle, allegedly tried to kill his mother, sister, and brother after a year of hypnotic suspicions by local voodoo-Deville artists. Confined in an asylum twice since initial hypnosis, he says spirits urge him to murder. The case follows prior fears of harm to others.
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Seattle
Jerome Cummina
Woormie
Gardiner murder trial ends with rare disease plea
Judge Tuley convicts Robert Gardiner of murder in Chicago and contemplates the harshest sentence while a defense attorney cites a rare vertebral disease to argue against hanging. Medical expert testimony notes the condition is almost unique, suggesting life imprisonment may follow if execution is impossible.
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Chicago
Tuley
Robert Gardiner
Agno Morrison
Win
Gardiner
Sen Enor
Gor
Sentance
Profesor Steffensan
Rush Men
Eat College
Gar
To Close Denver Games Gambling Will Be Entirely Suppressed
Denver Oct 17 Judge Palmer will send the grand jury after the gambling question and enforce the fire protection ordinance. The Denver Savings Bank and Western Bank probes wrap up with instructions to the grand jury on other matters. Gamblers expect a surprise action and may depart for other sellouts as pressure mounts.
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Colorado
Capital
Denver
Denver Savings Bank
Western Bank
Peter L. Palmer
District Court
Abe
Palmer
Anid
Grand Jury
Circuit Court to Hear Larceny Case and Damages Suit
Routing cases in circuit court outline seven civil and criminal matters for the session starting October 24. Prominent is ex-Deputy Sheriff C P Davis charged with larceny of 10000 and bound over from the justice court. Also listed are John Heathman v city of Pendleton for 8000 damages and several criminal arraignments including cases involving Nelson Ward Richardson Graves Ker shaw and others. The Spokane fair cleared 10000, aiding the association to emerge from debt after its best year.
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Catia
Aden
Acuinet C. P. Davis
Seedon
John Heathman
Pendleton
C. P. Davis
Juntiee
New Umatilla Agency Chief Ed warede Arrives in Pendleton
Orville C Edwards appointed superintendent and agent for the Umatilla reservation arrives with family and quarters at the Hotel Pendleton. He meets Major McKolin and plans to assume duties while Major McKolin relocates to Idaho. Edwards is described as middle aged with brown facial hair and will base at the hotel until formal charge.
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Orville C. Edwards
Umatila Reservation
Hote Pendleton
Edwarede
Major Mokoln
Edwardn
Kickipen Indian School
Kansas
McKein i
Bimechf
Deelrou
Edwards
Sunday School Convention Planning Meeting Notice
Umatilla county Sunday School association board of directors will meet Thursday at 9 40 am at the Congressional church to discuss plans for the district annual convention. If held November 4 and 5, Rev Merrill from Washington may attend and assist, so the dates will be reconsidered.
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Umatilla
Settlers Protest Deschutes Irrigation and Power Co
A Cronchutes River valley settlers committee filed before the land board in Salem appealing the Deschutes Irrigation and Power Company. They allege the firm claimed state supervision and required previously submitted signatures, accusing the company of misrepresentation. Governor Chamberlain’s reported stance encourages intervention to secure modification of the contract without legal action or heavy costs.
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Deschutes Frrigathon & Power Copany
Salem
Ore
Cronchutes River Valley
Land Board
Deschutes Irrigaton & Power Company
Ti le
Thane
Wiye
Etoile
Peek Pert
Chamberlain
Young Gets Six Years For Shooting Kolpar Drum
Joe Young was sentenced to six years in the penitentiary by Judge Chelind after pleading guilty to shooting Kolpar Var Drum in May. Young reportedly fainted during the sentencing. The story includes other market and incident items from that edition.
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Portland
Ore
Joe Young
Kolpar Var Drum
Chelind
Young
Prohibition Exposition Opens Amid Liquor Trade Show
New York Oct 17 The National Government Cheaters association convened in Madison Square Garden drawing large attendance as it prepares to discuss the Webber prohibition bill for the District of Columbia and other temperance measures. Alongside the convention a wine and spirits industry show highlights craft, production, and marketing, including a genuine Kentucky moonshine still on display. Also: Willoughby of Pomeroy Washington suffers eye injuries then robbed on a Portland-bound train and later found dead from gas asphyxiation in his room amid despondency, leaving a wife and three children.
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New York
Conversfon
Ghwunr
District of Columbia
Webber
Dayton
Wash
Willoughby
Pomeroy
Waah
Portland
Alehiv
Businessmen Meet to Plan Reception for Portland Visitors
Local business leaders plan a reception for Portland visitors arriving on the early No. 6 train Thursday morning. A 7 o'clock meeting at the Commercial association room will map the visit and greet the party at the depot. A 1 o'clock board meeting will arrange further steps.
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Portland Busines
Thie City
Commercial Association
The
Portland
Board to weigh East Umatilla project plans Thursday
The board of consulting engineers will meet October 19 at Echo to review cost estimates for the East Umatilla Cold Springs irrigation project. About 16 008 acres may be reclaimed at about 40 dollars per acre with 10 annual installments. If approved, furnish ditch work and reservoir construction begin shortly after final details are set.
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East Unmatilla
Cold Springs
Deller
Teoder
Oregon
Wheat Up Again Sees Price at 62 Cents
Wheat markets rise another cent to 62 cents for elmb amid harvest completion. Most wheat moved from growers, but about 2 percent remains unsold in warehouses, with T G Montgomery noting ongoing sale. In Vallejo Court Martial Barnott completes testimony and resumes defense counsel role. Ensign Charles L Wade testifies.
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T. G. Montgomery
Baisige Wade
Vallejo
Bishop O'reilly Improves After Por el and Mt Angel Visit
Kew, Father Allwotd from this city, learned yesterday from a trip to Portland and Mt Angel that Bishop O'Reilly was much improved though still weak. The physician holds out hope he will soon be free again after the visit and work of doctors.
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Hishop O'reilly
Kew
Porel
Mt Angel
Pore
Reilly
Baker City
Wreck Probe Proceeds on Night of Sighting
Police pursue a lead connected to a man named Vandever who sent cryptic messages about an owl wreck before Sunday night disaster. Authorities suspect a deliberate act by a wrecking party and continue inquiries, with investigators continuing after 8:40 p.m. to trace the incident.
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Preeno
Chet
Vandever
Austery
Aruna Tat
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Ty Ceuta
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Teton Buy
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