Durland Describes Bond Schemes in Court Testimony
Dr. John H. Durland, on trial for mail fraud, testified about his 1889 entry into bond ventures and the Provident company. He argued the business is legitimate, outlining bond payments and dividend histories while noting past associations and reorganizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Philadelphia
John H. Durland
Provident Bond and Investment Company
United States District Court
Mutual Saving Fund and Distribution Association
New York
Provident Company
New York Herald
Building and Loan Association
The
Durland
Provide
Butler
Ad Insurance Company
Newitt
Citivens' Mutual Life Insurance Company of
Berg
Ufe Association
Union Benefit League
Citizens Association
Mauitable Investment and Trust Company
Washington
Cincinnati
Sawyer Gross
New York Mutual Fund Site Association
Lord Dunraven Announces Formal America s Cup Challenge
London December 5 Dyke United Press reports that Lord Dunraven confirms a formal challenge has been issued for the Riverson’s cup. He states the fact in a written message, marking the first public disclosure of the challenge.
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United Press
Lord Dunraven
New York Yacht Club
Lord Donraven
Dyke United Press
London
Carlsbad Sprudel Salt Promoted as Morning Remedy
An advice piece extols starting the day with a glass of Carlsbad Sprudel Salt water to aid digestion and bowel health, noting its gentle action unlike harsher purgatives. It warns against imitations and identifies Eisner & Mendelson Co. as genuine agents with the Carlsbad seal on every bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
Eisner & Mendelson Co
New York
Industrial news notes on coal and railroads layoffs
The column reports November tonnage under 6 million and Van Wickle's Milnesville colliery laying off 100 men to cut costs. It notes a $189,112 October earnings decline for Jersey Central, a new mine foreman appointment, and general belief that producers will honor allotments. It recalls a breaker destruction at Annora Coal and discusses Lehigh Valley railroad finances and leadership prospects.
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van Wickle
Milnesville
Jersey Central
Thomas Evans
Red Ash No
Pottsville
Hom M. B. Williame
Annora Coal Company
Chars Parrish
Reese Brooks
Scranton
Fem
Wilkes-Barre
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Keown
Kyle Lawall
Wilkes-Barre Record
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Luwis
Leisenring
George 1D. McCreary
Philade
Greene
Payliig
Stock Market Widens Lead on American Luger Surge
Over 170000 shares of American Luger traded as the issue dominated the session. Directors announce a 14 percent preferred and 3 percent common dividend with profits paid from earnings before Sept 1, 186. Market swings reflected uncertainty until the official declaration.
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United Prows
New York
Stock Exchange
Inca
Lee
Hagemeyer
Sole
Washington
Congress
Chicago Gas
London
Sterling Exchange
Maine Pent, Bee Moelle and
Resnouie Ak
Markets Trim Gains as Steel, Coal Shares Edge Higher
Active New York stock market today saw mixed results with gains for Steel and Coal shares. Bond demand remained steady as investors watched price ranges for active stocks and diversified commodity notations across wheat flour meat and dairy markets.
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Sey Central
Manhattan
Western Union
Btarch First
Colorado
Jersey Centralia
Louis
Southwestern
Virginia Midland Generals
Manitoba
Montana
New York
Tribune
G. du B. Dimmick
William Léon
Alen & Co
Spruce Street
Scranton
United Presa
Wye
Nes
Jane Why
Chicago
Budge
Arenta
Jasc
South America
Ate
Pennsylvania
Indde
Western Dairy
Mulio
lWatie
Elgins
Fic
Watie
Dried fruits meats and grains market summary
Historical market list shows dried apples prunes currants and raisins at varied per pound and per bushel rates. Includes meat cuts bacon hams beef and lard prices, along with flour rye corn grain and seeds market receipts and shipments, noting firm market in several items.
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Buttur
Latle
Allie
Eggar
Mreah
Matic
California
Theresa
Minnesota
Ohio
Indiana
Graham
Philadelphia Tallow Market and Cattle Receipts Reported
United Press reports mixed animal market activity with cattle receipts and varying quality lambs and sheep. Tallow prices in Philadelphia show quiet steady trading with prime and country grades listed and typical byproducts pricing.
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United Press
Union Stock Yard
M. Dor
Mi Hell
Maine
Philadelphia
United Proan
Gilmore's Aromatic Wine Promises Health for Women
Advertisement for Gilmore's Aromatic Wine claims to cure weakness and fatigue in women, improve digestion, enrich blood, and restore flesh and plumpness. Sold by Matthews Bros. in Scranton and endorsed for mothers to use for daughters.
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Gilmore
Matthews Bros
Scranton
Beecham's Pills for Biliousness and Digestive Ailments
Beecham's pills advertised as remedy for bilious headache dyspepsia heartburn torpid liver dizziness sick headache loss of appetite coated tongue and sour skin caused by constipation with free book and 25 cent pills at drugstores or by mail from B F Allen Co 365 Canal St New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecham
B. F. Allen Co
Canal St
New York
Wanted Specialty Advertising canvassers and agents
Advertisement clippings offer $75 monthly salary plus expenses for canvassers to handle premium merchandise, with multiple contact boxes and locations including Boston Mass and New York. Includes tickets and other services. Also notes a church incorporation filing in Lackawanna County and various job notices for reporting, stenography, and housekeeping positions.
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Boston
Mass
The Old Story
The Washington Star fragment shows a manager lamenting losses as he explains the cause, indorsing notes and attempting to start a new venture. It captures a brief scene of financial strain and failed enterprise with dialog cues.
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The
Washington Star
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad
An aged advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup used by millions of mothers for teething. It claims to soothe, ease gum pain, cure wind colic, and diarrhea with a heat remedy, sold by druggists worldwide for twenty five cents a bottle.
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Ho & B
Mil
St. P
Fol & P
Delaware & Huid
Dist
C. F. Beeeededen
Gen. Electric
Luke Shore
Louis & Nash
Jaeeo
N. Central
N. Y
Phil
Willy Rich
Texas
Union
Winbush
Chicago Board OF Trade
Jon Urs
Ay Sdeseneh
Keunas
Avenneenene
Toledo
Tolwdo
Dev
Recelipta
Giye
Hevelpis
Shinmenta
Chicago Stock Market
Clover Gen
Stinley Bradey
Ith
Helo
Marie Worth
Ashiland
T. B
Cave Tribune
Tribune Office
Lackawanna Avenue
Thomas Eleevaans
Lee Luzerny
Hyde Park
HALE
Penn Avenue
John Jermyn
Wyoinlsg Avenue
Alea
Quire Gi
W. F.ritz
Lockawante Avenue
Raymond Court
Price Building
Lackawauns
Moosle
Thomas Temple
CG Boland
Republican Building
Prouxy
Summit
Lare
Ernest Ware
Chinchilla
Levine
H. Call
TOU
Frank Leslie
Express
Adios P.O Moody
Tite Shyavee
Spruce Atveet and
Franklin
Mount Zion
Baccawenna
Charles Olvier
Setentor
Soker
U. Tibuens
Altoo
A. Pa
Walter Young Man
Stenoeripher
de Tribune
Qhvatin
L. EO Fillmore
Onnolly & Wallace
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Ave
Court House
Scranton Bedding Co
NA. Hulbert
Wyoming Ave
Steinway & Son
Decker Brothers
Kranich & Back
Stultz & Bauer
Dupont
Penralpes Mills
Leverne County
Wilmington
Delaware
Henry Belin, Jr
Wyoming
Third Nations
Ae RD Tito
SON
Plymouth
Mullican
Wilkow Barre
Accu
Hepnune Chemical Company
Higa Explosives
Dexter
Deiter Allof CO
Indp
U.S
Conmon Benne
Federal ST
Atlantic Refining Co
Mason
Omoe
Coal Exchagne
Wyoming Ava
Pine Brook
Serene Blfore Ard Avter Uno
C. M. Harris
Drogelsh
Vines Alm
Washburn-Crosby Co
Washburna-Crosby Co
Pacific Coast
Victor
Michigan
Norway
Bill Timber
North Carolina
Ispiesa County
Whiteakeer County
Tioga County
Elk County
Richards Lumber Company Commonwealth Building
Mercereau & Connell
Jou
Dr. Peal
John H, Phelps
Wyoming Avenue
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