Real Estate Trust reopening amid pledges and trust funds
Philadelphia August 29 A meeting at First National Bank notes sufficient funds pledged to reopen the Real Estate Trust company within 48 hours. The court may dismiss the temporary receivership as steps to fortify banks against a run are taken.
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Philadelphia
First, National Bank
Real Estate Trust Company
Clearing House Association
Trust Company
Hipple
Earle
Russian diplomat accused of theft at Brittany castle
Brest Aug 29 A judicial inquiry opened into the charge against Alexander Gregor a Russian diplomat accused of appropriating a diamond ring valued at 10000 belonging to Countess Rodellee de Porzies during a visit to Kerstears castle Brittany Gregor stated he knew nothing of the ring in his trunk believing servants placed it The count and countess maintain the accusation Gregor is American and the countess reportedly born in the United States.
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Brest
France
Alexander Greger
Rodellee de Porzies
Kerstears
Brittany
M. Gregor
United States
Turbulent Russia Suffering Mass Terrorist Violence and Looting
St Petersburg reports official tallies of 101 officials killed or wounded and 291 private persons harmed, with 24 spirit shops plundered and $181,000 stolen from private and individual firms, plus $85,000 from state institutions. Government vows stern action and legal reforms to resolve pressing questions in parliament.
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St. Petersburg
Break Strike: Trains Across Continent Fast to Hire Replacements
A fleet of special trains carrying strikebreakers departs for San Francisco to quell the street railway strike. James Farley orchestrates three crossings intended to complete the journey in four days, with additional trains possible from Jersey City and upcoming nights. The Car Men's Union issues a firm refusal to Calhoun's invitation to return, insisting workers be dealt with collectively rather than individually.
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New York
San Francisco
James Farley
Farley
Jersey City
Union
Carmens Union
Calhoun
Blow to Rebels Leaders Give Up
Havana reports insurgents cutting rail lines on the Cuban Central Railway in Santa Clara. Seventeen Rural Guard recruits tied to a desertion plot jailed. Government forces, led by Colonel Avalos, move toward rebel positions. Major defections from Mendieta faction reported. An emissary from Pino Guerra claims insurrection seeks U S intervention for a new presidential election.
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Havana
Cuban Central Railroad
Santa Clara
Avalos
San Juan de Martinez
Guanes
Matanzas
Garcia
San Pedro de Mayabou
Leiseca
Almeiga
Carlos Mendieta
Campos Marquettj
Cabanas
Pinar del Rio
New York
Cuba
Pino Guerra
United States
Wellman Polar Trip Is Postponed in 1906
Hammerfest Norway Aug 29 Walter Wellman leader of the Wellman polar expedition at Spitzbergen reports no northward voyage this year due to defects in the airship mechanicals. The expedition will prepare for 1907 with a rebuilt car and gear in Paris while a small party stays at headquarters and Wellman returns to Europe mid September.
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Hammerfest
Norway
Walter Wellman
Spitzbergen
Paris
Europe
Ohio corporate tax tops two hundred million in earnings
Columbus reports that public service companies taxed under the Cole law will have gross earnings reach $200,000,000 this year. Reports due September 1 show steam and electric railroads, express, telegraph, telephone, gas and electric utilities, and freight lines taxed at 1 percent, yielding about $2,000,000 in revenue. last year earnings were $180,000,000.
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Columbus
Ohio
Express
Signal and Messenger
Tough Hotels Are Closed After Chicago Raids
Chicago police raided 15 hotels last night, arresting nearly 100 proprietors managers and staff. Inmates were ordered from rooms and hotels closed under Chief Collins order to permanently shut down questionably run establishments. Also Roosevelt congratulates King Frederick by cable on Iceland cable opening.
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Chicago
Collins
Copenhagen
Roosevelt
Frederick
Iceland
Sealer files suits over short weight lard in Chicago
Chicago August 29 City Grain Sealer Grein ordered suits against Armour & Co Nelson Morris Swift and a leading American Provision company for selling short weight lard He and an inspector bought five pound pails at the stock yards and found them three to twelve ounces light Grein said he had many complaints and opened the inquiry.
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Chicago
City
Grein
Armour & Co
Nelson Morris & Co
Swift & Co
Anglo-American Provision Company
Conference at Washington on railroad rate law
A Washington conference between the interstate commerce commission, railroads and shippers addressed how the new railroad rate law would operate. Key figures from major railroads and shipper groups urged extended filing time for tariffs, kept posting methods, and joint rate allowances awaiting full hearings. A brief session also heard about industrial railroads and express companies affected by the act. Four Greek laborers were killed near Loveland, Ohio, when struck by a train, with another seriously injured.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Caldwell
Delaware Lackawanna & Western
Grammer
New York Central
Massey
Pennsylvania
Clarady
Missouri Pacific
F. Bentley
Chicago
J. A. Farley
Dallas, Tex
James Maynard
Knoxville
Tenn
Shippers
American Shippers’ Association
The
Illinois Manufacturers’ ‘Association
United States
Loveland
Ohio
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Here
New Naturalization Rules Relax English Requirement
Washington Aug 29 Acting Secretary Lawrence O Murray issues enforcement regulations under the new naturalization laws. Declarations made before Sept 27 1906 may be used after two years, and not required to speak English if naturalization occurs under prior law. Clerks must report name changes to the immigration bureau. only white or African descent declarations allowed. inquiries directed to the immigration bureau.
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Washington, D. C
Lawrence O. Murray
Department of Commerce and Labor
Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization
Bureau of Immigration
Russian Consul Shot at Tientsin Concession
Russian Consul Laptev was shot in the stomach at the Russian consulate in Tientsin by a Russian concession contractor, Levensky, and is in dangerous condition. The incident occurred at the M. E. Church South in Conference. Carrollton hosts the Methodist Episcopal Church South annual conference with Bishop Sherman of Texas presiding.
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Tientsin
Laptev
Levinsky
M. E. Church
South
Carrollton
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Sherman
Texas
Bryan's Ship in Sight City All Agog at Monument Dedication
Bloomington Illinois August 29 thousands witnessed the dedication of a 5144 monument in Shabbona park authorized by the Hlinois legislature to commemorate the 1832 Indian massacre during the Black Hawk war. Addresses were delivered by James H Ackels Chicago Congressmen T J Henderson Princeton and J W Henderson Cedar Rapids.
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Bloomington
Hlinovis
Shabbona Park
James H. Ackels
Chicago
Congressaman
T. J. Henderson
Princeton
J. W. Henderson
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Meet at St Paul Decision in Matter Expected to Have Bearing
The 29th annual convention of the American Bar Association opened in St. Paul with lawyers from across the country in attendance. The key issue is the insurance law committee report favoring federal supervision of insurance, announced as a major topic for future disposition. Rome G. Brown welcomed attendees, followed by President Peck's address and routine reports.
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St. Paul
The
American Bar Association
George R. Peck
Chicago
Insurance Law Committee
Rome G. Brown
Minnesota State Bar Association
Peek
Cut Out A Horse Tongue Crime Stirs at Kewanee
Russian peddler Oscar Babouvitch was arrested in Kewanee on charges of cutting out a rival horse’s tongue during the night. The incident occurred as two peddlers shared adjacent stables. In other notes, Prairie Gas & Oil cuts western oil price by 9 cents per barrel and Labor Day is proclaimed by Acting Governor Berry for September 3.
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Kewanee
Kewanee, WL
Oscar Babouvitch
Independence
Kan
Prairie Gas & Oil Company
Labor boycott is criminal offense in multi city ruling
Prosecuting Attorney I B Kimbrell drops proposed prosecution of Kansas City board of trade members for alleged anti trust violation. In Racine Wisconsin Judge Fowler rules union boycott contract illegal and enjoins Trades and Labor Council and members from enforcing closed shop. Schultz awarded 500 for lost profits and 3500 for business injury.
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Grain Exchange
Kansas City
I. B. Kimbrell
Kansas City Board of Trade
Racine
Wis
Fowler
Otto R. Schultz
Trades and Labor Council
Benjamin Dressen
Ilegal
Trades Council
Baker Schultz
Ita
Dundee man’s disappearance shocks Dundee village
Frank Briggs, leader of the Dundee Citizens' band, has vanished leaving his wife and five children in distress as Mrs. Briggs remains prostrated. No trace of Briggs since last Saturday night, stirring concern in Elgin and Dundee, Illinois.
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Elgin
Frank Briggs
Dundee Citizens
Bryan Steamer Prinzess Irene Arrives at Quarantine NY
Reports describe William J. Bryan landing at Staten Island from the Prinzess Irene and staying with Lewis Nixon, as heavy rain and travel notes fill dates August 20 to 29. The Democratic National Committee plans a reception, with efforts to avoid a clash with Nebraska delegates and a peaceful transfer to Nixon’s yacht for the night.
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New York
William J. Bryan
Mini
Staten Island
Lewis Nixon
Mrs. Bryan
Miss Bryan
Nner
Democratic National Committee
Hoffman House
Roger Sullivan
Millnois
National Committee
Bryan
Nebraska
Corer
James C. Dukimann
Omwaha
Edward H. Goltra
St. Loui
America
Million Acres Made Fertile Immense Irrigating Project
Denver announces a private capital led plan to reclaim nearly 1,000,000 arid acres in Colorado. Civil engineer Frank J. McArthy drafts a reservoir spanning 24 square miles with 25 feet depth to use Platte river surplus. Estimated annual waste of 38.1 billion cubic feet. project cost about $4 million, with work set to start October 1, funded by New York and London bankers.
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Colorado
Denver
Col
Capial
Frank J. McArthy
Platte River
New York
London
Dispensary May Have To Go In South Carolina
Columbia S C Aug 29 The state dispensary may be abolished as a result of yesterday's Democratic primaries. The vote was a defeat for Senator Tillman as M F Angel will head the ticket for governor returns indicate For attorney general J Frazer Lyon has a large lead The election of Angel and Lyon would mean defeat for the dispensary and for Tillman.
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Tillman
South Carolina
Columbia
S. C
M. F. Angel
J. Frazer Lyon
Angel
Lyon
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John H. Converse
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IGETS
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Ibig Packers
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Springfield
O. F. Berry
Kansas City Board
Wisconsin
Dundee, Ill
Ill
Long Law
Riverton
China
North German Lloyd Steamship Company
Nantucket
Goltra
Norman E. Mack
Buffalo
Rene
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