Insull Silent on Proposed Inquiry Details Revealed
Receivers report show a loan of 9000 shares of Central and Southwest Utilities stock to Sampsell in 1921. After receivership in 1932, Sampsell resigned amid discovery he took 4000 shares of Central Illinois Public Service stock as treasury reacquired stock and deposited trust receipts. Central Illinois Public Service and Middle West Utilities arrange protections. 2000 shares substituted and negotiations continue with collateral holders. Claims filed with bonding companies New Amsterdam Casualty and Lloyds of London to protect Central Illinois Public Service.
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Marshal E. Sampsel
Central Ilinois Public Service Company
Middle West Utilities Company
Central and Southwest Utilities Company
Mr. Sampsell
Sampsell
Middlewest Utilities Company
Central Clinois Public Service Company
Refmn
Martin J. Insull
Central Tinois Public Service
New Amsterdam Casualty Company
Lloyds of
London
England
Ilinois Public Service
Peary Statue Unveiling Told by Schooner Crew
Brigus Newfoundland reports the unveiling of a 60 foot Peary Monument at Cape York Greenland on August 21. The Effie M Morrissey crew described the ceremony as Mrs. Marie Peary Stafford, daughter of Admiral Peary, pulled the cord. She recalled Falcon Harbor birthplace and her former nickname Snow Baby.
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Peary
Brigus
Newfoundland
Robert Peary
North Pole
Cape York
Greenland
Effie M Morrissey
Marie ‘Pearytafford
Admiral Peary
Stafford
Falcon Harbor
Snow Baby
Woman Fends Off Daylight Prowler at Home
Mrs. 0. R. Rine of 120 Vine Street surprised a large intruder ransacking a front room at noon. The man fled through a window after threatening to shoot her border patrol husband with his own gun. Police linked the suspect to past arrests, noting Mrs. Rine kept a pistol in a back room.
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0. R. Rine
Vine Street
Border Patrol
Rine
City Repud to Rike Bond
City officials refused to seek a bond increase for Southwestern Bell Telephone, citing satisfaction with the current $500000 bond. Attorney Charles M Dickson urged raising to $2000000 to cover potential refunds if a lawsuit over rates goes against the company.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
C. M. Chambers
Utilities League
Charles M. Dickson
League
DuVall West
Tate
Dickson
Vatican urged to recognize sacred thorn authenticity
Bergamo September 1 efforts are under way to persuade the Vatican to accept the authenticity of the sacred thorn housed in the Church of San Giovanni. A commission that tested the thorn, believed to be from the crown worn by Jesus, has sent its findings to the Vatican after the March 27 miracle.
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Vatican
Bergamo
Aly
Church of
San Giovanni
Io Bergamo
Jesus
Sheridan Brewery Plans Readiness If Prohibition Eases
Sheridan Wyoming September 1 The Sheridan Brewing Company says it will be ready to switch to beer sales once the Volstead act is modified to permit beer. President Henry Kroger reports preliminary modernization plans total about 35000 dollars and steps already taken to prepare the plant for continued operation.
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Wyoming
Sheridan
Wyo
Sheridan Brewing Company
Henry Kroger
Cash Register Stolen From Tin Shop Recovered
A cash register valued at 440 was stolen from Andrew DeLeon's tin shop at 419 West Houston street and recovered Friday by Detectives P C Hardcastle and Ed Amacker. An arrest was made. E P Cox of Pleasanton road reported loss of a cashier's check for 10 and zero currency. Theft of 250 bales of hay was reportedly Albert Rodriguez on HA Belleview avenue.
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Andrew DeLeon
West
Houston Street
P.C. Hardcastle
Ed Amacker
E. P. Cox
Pleasanton Road
Albert Rodriguez
Belleview Avenue
Legion Will Run Veterans Camp at Exposition Park
Mayor M Chambers announced Friday that Exposition Park will be turned over to the American Legion on September 21 to house homeless veterans and their families. The veteran camp at Covington Park will be closed and the men and their families moved to the new camp.
Theft of $11000 From Terre Haute Post Office
Postal inspectors disclosed the theft of a shipment totaling 11000 from the Terre Haute post office last Sunday. The money was sent to two banks in Terre Haute from the comptroller of currency in Washington.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Comptroller of Currency
Wreleington
Fine on Drunks Reduced to One Dollar in Zanesville
In Zanesville Ohio authorities lowered the fine for intoxication to one dollar plus costs from six dollars and ten cents. The change aims to encourage quicker payment over jail time, hoping more offenders will opt to pay the small fine.
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Zanesville
Ohio
Exempoye Off City Stabbed to Death
Robert Ferrell a 46 year old former city health inspector was stabbed to death at his home on 805 Nevada Street Friday morning. His son Herman Ferrell 21 was arrested after producing a hunting knife used in the killing. Erinestine Ferrell 18 stated their father entered the room and was struck as she screamed. The two had quarrelled two days earlier when their father told Herman to leave home.
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Robert Ferrell
Nevada Street
Herman Ferrell
Ernestine Ferrell
Herman
Hernan
Ferrell
Mayor doubts right to cut penalties on delinquent taxes
Mayor C M Chambers voiced doubt that the city can grant tax penalty and interest relief under a recent law. He said the city charter prohibits remitting penalties and a charter amendment would be needed, delaying any benefit. City Attorney Cobbs will study the issue before a final decision.
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C. M. Chambers
Elty Commission
Chambers
Elty
Thomas D. Cobbs Jr
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