Dawes urges tighter controls on bank director loans
The Comptroller of the Treasury Charles G. Dawes recommends restricting loans by national banks to directors and officers. He urges amended laws, stronger depositor safeguards, and larger vault cash, citing 28 700 directors with 18 534 indebted to their banks totaling 202 million dollars as part of the risk to the system.
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Tom Times
Washington
Comptroller of the Treasury
Charles G. Dawes
Nne
Dawes
Congress
Comptroller
Thief Made Peculiarly After Rifle Blow
Special telegram from Oakland details Frank Ludwig Rickenburg who was knocked unconscious by a rifle butt near the skull base and later became a burglar. Surgeons at Alameda County Infirmary operated, with optimism he will recover and reform. Rickenburg, a veteran of San Juan and El Caney, says he knew nothing of the burglary until after surgery.
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Timbes
Oakland
Cal
Frank Ludwig Rickenburg
Alameda County Infirmary
Rickenburg
California
Dr. Stone
Miltary
San Juan
el Caney
Pie dispute ends in stabbing at city bakery
Patrick McHale 30 of 1807 Tusculum street sues over pie price at Fred Frey bakery 2025 D street. An argument led to McHale being stabbed by Fred Frey Jr 15 after he allegedly threw pies. McHale taken to Episcopal Hospital. Frederick Frey and son, along with George Bertwistle and James Kells, held without bail as police investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick McHale
Tusculum Street
George Bertwistle
James Kells
Kensington Avenue
McHale
Fred Frey
D Street
Frey
Fred
Freys
Episcopal Hospital
Gillespie
Efforts Renewed to Free Mrs. Maybrick in England
Norfolk friends press again for Florence Maybrick’s release from Woking Prison England. They plan to ask President McKinley to intervene. Local supporters recall her husband James Maybrick’s arsenic use and urge reopening of the case based on new testimony from businessmen and professionals in Norfolk.
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Norfolk
Florence Maybrick
Woford
England
McKinley
Maybricks
Maybrick
F. Greenwood
Women of Uniontown Transform Town with Stone Sidewalks
In Uniontown Ohio the Uniontown Improvement Society, a women led group, has built wood flagstone sidewalks across nearly the entire town. They funded the project with socials bazaars quilting bees oyster suppers and ice cream socials. Men were asked to help move stone from cars to its final spots and complied.
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Times
Canton
Ohio
Uniontown
Benjamin James Honored by Luzerne Miners Meeting
United Mine Workers of America members in Luzerne honor Benjamin James of Jeanesville, National Board member, with a gold badge. James addresses local matters, thanks miners of the Wyoming Valley for the gift, and resolutions urge his continued board service and praise The Philadelphia Press for coverage.
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Luzerne
United Mine Workers of America
Benjamin James
Jeanesville
National Board
Mr. James
James
Wyoming Valley
Philadelphia
Vendetta Killing Casts Shadow Over Cumberland
Italian foreman Paul Piccolomini aged 36 was killed on a road near Keyzer while working at Baker Brothers quarry. Genari Probenart, his brother Saveria, and 18 year old Frank Arlia of Mantea are jailed in Cumberland with Probenart reportedly firing at a deputy as the trio claimed a vendetta motive rooted in Italy.
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Tur Times
Cumberland
Paul Piccolomini
Baker Brothers
Keyzer
Genari Probenart
Saveria
Frank Arlia
Mantea
Italy
Maryland
Genari Probenar
Lyett
Arlia
Piccolomini
Uniontown
Pes
West Vie
Rumors of the Russian Czar’s Grave Illness
St Petersburg reports from three ministry-connected sources say imperial officials fear Emperor Nicholas II is near death. Livadia bulletins are questioned and hints of brain fever and typhoid complications surface. Ministers widen powers as government grinds to a near standstill with signature tasks and pensions awaiting the Czar.
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St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Nicholas
Livadia
Japan
Margaret Jones Strands Off Ocean City Maryland
The British steamer Margaret Jones capt Thomas stranded opposite Isle of Wight Life Saving Station at 8 a.m. She lies about fifty yards from low water, intact but aground. Life savers and multiple tugs plan heavy anchors and hawsers to refloat, likely over several tides, with no immediate hope of floating at the night’s high water. Vessel owned by Margaret Jones Steamship Co of Cardiff and consigned to Peter Wright & Sons, Philadelphia.
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the TimEs
Ocean CiTy
Margaret Jones
Thomas
Malta
Delaware
Isle of Wight
North America
Spartan
Sommers N. Smith
Lottie
Margarete Jones
The
Margaret Jones Steamship Company
Cardiff
Peter Wright & Sons
Philadelphia
Czar’s Condition Improves in Daily Bulletin
The morning bulletin from Livadia reports the Czar passed a quiet day yesterday with fever peaking at 103 and pulse 88. By morning his temperature 99.5 and pulse 75 show improvement with no complications noted.
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Czar
Foreign Ministers Agree on Preliminary Treaty Terms
The diplomatic corps at Pekin met and approved the preliminary treaty terms awaiting government approval before talks with Chinese peace commissioners. Key points aligned with the French note include punishment for the guilty, indemnities, guards, and occupation zones between Pekin and Taku. An American cavalry unit dispersed bandits near Pekin, capturing a fortified village with seven Chinese killed. A secret edict urges officials to abandon modern arms and revert to traditional weapons.
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Pekin
Taku
Rumor of Emperor Nicholas II Critical Condition
A St. Petersburg dispatch reports persistent rumors that Emperor Nicholas II is gravely ill with a progressing disease. Well-informed sources fear a fatal outcome, counter to official statements from the Czar's physicians.
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Berlin
St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Church Dignitaries Alarmed by Mrs Hurst Paris Operatic Plans
Prominent Methodist Episcopal figures in several cities express distress over reports that Mrs. Ella Root Hurst plans to take the operatic stage in Paris. Formerly married to Bishop John Fletcher Hurst, she has lived lavishly in Paris amid notable entertainment. Her estimated property ranges from 1,000 to 5,000,000 dollars.
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Washington
Methodist Episcopal Church
Paris
Ella Root Hurst
Hurst
John Fletcher Hurst
Maryland
American University
Floating Corpse Believed Murdered near Port Richmond Wharf
The body of Herman Klaassens, 28, first officer of the Dutch steamship Zeeburg, was found in the Delaware River near William Street wharf Port Richmond after he disappeared October 7. Police suspect foul play by a river gang blamed for robberies attacks on sailors and officers in the Williams Street area.
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Delaware
Herman Klaassens
Zeeburg
Delaware River
William Street
Port Richmond
Klaassens
Reading
Spittal Detective Agency
Arnold Katz
Netherlands
Klaassen
Allegheny Avenue
Twenty-fourth District
Katz
Williams Street
Richmond Street
Pettigrew Aims to Defeat Hanna Ship Subsi dy Bill
Special Telegram from Washington reports Senator Pettigrew of South Dakota plans to upend Senator Hanna by using his insurgent stance against McKinley’s Philippine policy. Pettigrew seeks revenge before March 4, threatening Hanna’s ship subsidy bill as it faces House passage and Senate obstruction.
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Senator Pettigrew
Hanna
South Dakota
Pettigrew
McKinley
Senate
Congress
House
Iettigrew
United States
Lehigh Valley Men Granted An Increase
The Brotherhood men on the Lehigh Valley Railroad reach a new wage agreement at Bethlehem. Brakemen on freight and coal trains gain 10 to 25 percent raises. Engineers receive extra time for housing engines and all extra time will be paid.
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Wilkesbarre
Brotherhood
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Bethlehem
Wheeler and Hobson at Y M C A Meeting
General Joe Wheeler and Lieutenant Richmond P. Hobson spoke to about three thousand at Carnegie Hall under Y M C A auspices. Wheeler urged that progress depends on Christianity and praised Y M C A efforts in New York as a substitute for the canteen while supporting retention of the Philippines. Hobson reviewed Admiral Philip's life as a Christian officer with General O O Howard presiding.
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New York
Joe Wheeler
Richmond P. Hobson
Phat
Carnegie Hall
Wheeler
Philippines
Hobson
Philip
O. O. Howard
Miss Younglove Displays Heroism During Home Burglary
Miss Jennie Younglove walked a narrow stone ledge thirty feet above ground to warn a neighbor of a burglar in her home at 4518 Forestville Avenue. Police arrived after a telephone call but the intruder fled. Her mother was left hysterical and the burglar took nothing of value.
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Chicago
Forestville Avenue
Jennie Younglove
William F Stewart Reported Much Improved After Illness
Representative William F. Stewart of the Sixteenth district, long an anti Quay Republican, was seriously ill at his home but shows marked improvement after a dire prognosis. He has faced heart disease and other ailments. his recovery could allow him to vote against Stanley Quay in the next state legislative session.
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William F. Stewart
Sixteenth Legislative
East Girard Avenue
Stewart
anti-Quay
William F. Stewert
Setwart
Stanley Quay
Cuban Opposition Calls for Cuban Prelate Replacing Sbarretti
In Havana on November 25 opponents of Bishop Sbarretti called for a nationwide telegraph campaign. General Gomez led a resolution urging municipalities to tell the bishop Cubans do not want him and to retire for a Cuban ecclesiastic. Speakers accuse Sbarretti of pro American and pro annexation bias.
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Havana
Signor Sbarretti
Gomez
Monsignor Sharrett
United States
Boy Killed By Locomotive On Reading Railway
Herbert Becket aged 12 of 2540 North Water street was struck by a shifting engine on the Richmond branch between Amber street and Trenton avenue and killed instantly. He had returned from Sunday School and, with companions, played tag among standing coal cars when struck. The body was taken to the Morgue then identified and sent home.
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Herbert Becket
North Water Street
Richmond
Reading
Amber Street
Trenton Avenue
Young Becket
Becket
Desperate Burglar Shoots Two In Cleveland Home
Early morning break in on Woodland avenue ends with Aaron Goldman grappling with the intruder. During the struggle a woman, Mrs Wasalao, was shot in the breast before the burglar escaped. The son and woman are reported injured with no further details available.
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Cleveland
Jacob Goldman
Woodland Avenue
Goldman
Aaron
Wasalao
Jean Waves
Stabbing During Quarrel Leaves Todwin Wounded
William Todwin 634 Panama street colored was stabbed in the back during a quarrel with Jacob Brown colored about noon yesterday. Brown, described as 30, 5 feet 10 inches, very dark, fled the scene. Todwin was taken to Pennsylvania Hospital for treatment as police in the Third district seek Brown.
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William Todwin
Panama Street
Jacob Brown
Brown
Todwin
Pennsylvania Hospital
Third District
Shot at Warfield Street: Laura Polk Wounded by John Dutton
Laura Polk, 17, of 1336 Warfield street, was shot in the head by John Dutton, 23, at the same address. The bullet struck her forehead, cut a gash above the left eye, and she was taken to Polyclinic Hospital. Dutton says the shooting was accidental. Polk says he drew a revolver and fired after an embrace.
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Laura Polk
Warfield Street
John Dutton
Dutton
Donation Day at Germantown Jewish Home and Orphanage
The Jewish Foster Home and Orphan Asylum in Church Lane Germantown will host a donation day Thursday. The Home Missionary Society at 588 Arch Street will receive contributions for the unemployed and poor and distribute Thanksgiving offerings to the needy.
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Church Lane
Germantown
Soype Miller
Home Missionary Society
Arch Street
Italian Deputies reject Socialist army cut plan
In Rome on November 25 the Chamber of Deputies rejected a Socialist proposal to reduce army expenditures by 100 million francs and to shrink the army corps from twelve to eight units.
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Rome
Italian Chamber of Deputies
Weather Forecast Leads Week Across Mid Atlantic
The report lists rain and possible snow across Eastern New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware and Maryland with colder afternoons and northerly winds Monday and fair conditions Tuesday Western New York sees snow in the north and mix south while Lake Ontario may have flurries The U S Weather Bureau in Philadelphia notes no rain today and provides temperature and rainfall excess figures for the period.
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New York
Ontario
Pennsylvania
Senator Cushman Davis Slips Toward Death in Minnesota
A Special Telegram from St. Paul reports Senator Cushman K. Davis is gradually weakening with physicians saying his condition is about the same as Saturday night though he is slowly sinking. The report notes his health is dire and the end may be near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Cushman K. Davis
800-Gallon Tank Bursts at Mill Injures Woman
An 800 gallon water tank on Brown's woolen mills roof at Eighth and Tasker streets burst, sweeping Mrs. Fanny Talmer from her rear yard into doorway steps and injuring her. She was taken to Pennsylvania Hospital. Cause of burst unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Eighth
Tasker Streets
Fanny Talmer
Tasker Street
Pennsylvania Hospital
Remarkable Clothing Sale Amid Rainy Saturday Rush
A busy Saturday drew a strong crowd for a special clothing sale despite rain delaying hundreds. With Thanksgiving three days away the store anticipates a late rush and urges customers to take advantage of the current special offers.
Bargain Prices on Suits and Overcoats at Loss
Men’s suits and overcoats offered well below retail with prices 7.50 8.50 10 12. Garments include cheviot worsted flannel serge and overcoats in Kersey beaver cheviot frieze. All new full cut, all wool, tailored with fine linings. Hurry. sale runs Monday to Wednesday.
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Oxford
Prosperity and Prompt Service by Local Clothier
A local shop promotes abundance of choices and fair prices for ready made clothes and a fine custom tailoring service. The firm highlights strong stock, value, and customer ready to meet large demand.
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Lehigh Valley
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Tholane
Ri Joad Roxboro
St. ‘S Hospital
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Sperkpo
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Wilhere
Harry Malley
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U. 8
Weather Bureau
Bala
Senator Davis
Minnesota Statesman
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