Plan proposed to settle Chestnut Street bank and trust funds
Philadelphia December 27 conferees formed to settle affairs of Chestnut Street National Bank and Chestnut Street Trust and Savings Fund Company. William M. Singerly proposes issuing Record Publishing stock to creditors, with classes A B C of claims and six percent preferred stock, aiming to preserve value while avoiding receiverships. Plan calls for management by appointed trustees and a voting trust including Sydney F. Tyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut Street Trust and Savings Fund Company
Chestnut Street National Book
Singerty
Hiladelphia
Chestnut Street National Bank
William M. Singerly
Record
Trust Company
Tutp and
Mr. Firgery
Slimerly
Singerly
Record Publishing
Canitailata
Banking Interste
Philadelphia
Trist
Bingerly
Gilviee
Sydney F. Tyler
Fourth Street Nationnal Bank
George H. Earle, Jr
Richard ¥. Cook
John O. Johnson
J. Howard Gendell
Director Loeb
The
Finance Company of Pennsylvania
George M. Coffin
Signs of Good Times as Banks Plan Rate Cuts
The New York press notes an anticipated general easing in bank dividends and loan rates next month. Presidents like J H Rhodes of Greenwich Savings forecast savings banks bending to lower yields, with bonds maturing and a retrenchment in interest, possibly down to 3 percent, though banks will pursue modest cuts due to cheap money and updated investment returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ben Anum
Miciuettial
Maid Cathays
J. H. Rhodes
Greenwich Savings Bank
Rhoads
Honda
Rhoades
Royal Shoe Co. Assigns Leo Levy Debtors Liabilities
New York reports Royal Shoe company a retail shoe business has assigned to Leo Levy. Liabilities total about 15000 dollars with assets around 10000 dollars. The filing suggests a restructuring under court or creditor action pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Royal Shoe Company
Ghee Builers
Leo Levy
Scarcity of Food in Dawson Reports From Klondike Marches
Report from Brattle, Wash describes Dawson City hunger as travelers from Skaguay and Dyea warn food must be brought in from the coast or people will suffer. Exoduses to Port Yukon and Pelots ease Dawson’s strain while Klondike camps face scarce provisions and high prices. Some claim government relief may be needed to break the grind of winter travel and local fraud by Canadian officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Helland
Yukon
Pelley River
Dyea
Coation
Bailine
Washington
Klondike
Heporta
Skaguay
Lake Linederman
Canada and the Klondike Relief Effort
Washington reports Canada will cooperate with the United States on a relief expedition to the Klondike. Secretary Alger planned to confer with Canada’s Interior Minister Clifford Sifton in Washington, who will meet to discuss joint action and possible diplomatic aims. Sifton recently spoke in Victoria about Canada pursuing an all-Canadian route via the Skeena river and railroad link, drawing praise from the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Ira
Klonlike
Bdorotary Algor
War Department
Canada
Clifford Sifton
Alger
Sifton
Helm
Siften
Victoria
Bot
State Department
Fitton
Alaska
British Glumbia
Rome
Sulekeon River
Pritel
Death of a Heroine in Brooklyn Fire
Lizzie Gale lander died after attempting to rescue her children from a Brooklyn apartment fire. Gallagher's brother aided three others to safety as she was burned, later dying at a hospital. The tragedy highlights a mother's sacrifice during a blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lizzie Gale Lander
Brooklyn
Forte
Gallagher
Neighber
Queen mine closure halts work. six men laid off
Negaohee Mick reports the Queen mine shutting today for an indefinite period. Six workers are laid off as the mine halts operations. Royalty is currently seven rents per ton and may be reduced to ease the impact, but no immediate action is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negaohee
Mick
Dee
Queen
Dake
Tragic Shooting In Ontario Leaves Boy Orphaned
In Bracertridgy Ontario a boy about six years old named Franklin shot his uncle James Hankin during a quarrel while driving a team on Tidy Street. Hankin died yesterday. The youth had been warned and may face legal consequences as the incident is under local inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prankin
James Hankin
Rankin
Hankin
Frankin
Electric companies consolidate into larger utility
Two major electric firms, The Mixsour Electric Light and Power and Edison Electric, along with Greater Lanuis, merged today. The consolidation creates a single large utility with the aim of stabilizing service and finances, though details on existing bonds and leadership were not fully disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gt. Lanuis
Dec
TieThe Mixsour Electric Light and Power Company
Edison Electric Company
Smine
Lingo Gets Twenty Years In Murder Case
Francis Lingo, colored, was sentenced to twenty years with five years on each of two forgery counts and ten years on attempted abduction. A fine of £4 was imposed. Lingo had figured in two murder mysteries and was arrested on charges involving enticing Katherine Berry with forged notes and a forged order on the Merchantville post office. The Comien County grand jury returned a bill against Eli Shaw for the murder of his mother and grandmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Shaw
Comien
N. d
Francis Lingo
Lingo
Katherine Berry
Philadelphia
New Jerony
Merchantville
Comienounty Grand Jury
EU Bhaw
Indictments Dismissed Against Manhattan Elevator Firm Staff
Indictments for manslaughter against George Meloy Charles Foley, employees of Manhattan Elevator Railway, were dismissed today in General Sessions Court on Assistant District Attorney Bell’s recommendation. The case concerned Charles Weber, intoxicated, who allegedly started a quarrel on February 4 at Ninth Street and Third Avenue Strand. Weber was injured after falling from the platform, dying shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jude7te McMahon
Court of General Sessions
Claiiet
Bell
Meloy
Chirlos Fel Foley
Manhattan Elevator Railway Company
Chirles RL Weber
Avefine
Weber
McCoyv
Foley
New York Suspect Arrested in Bowles Swindle Case
William H. Griffiths was arrested in Denver on an indictment for swindling Richard J. Bowles, Denver Mining Exchange president, out of 14016 by posing as Colorado Mine Ink Co. official. Bowles advanced money on a forged note claimed to be company secured, with other alleged assets and business claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William H. Griffiths
Denver
Griffiths
Richard J. Bowles
Denver Mining Exchange
Bowles
Lou
Coe
Leadville
Col Griffiths
Colorado
Yuma
Aria
Howles
Crutiths
Mehoa Mining
Arizomt
Howes
Crufithes
Two-masted Schooner Sinks After Leaking Rapidly
A Gulf bound schooner named Firtiat Th Lee and a second vessel bound for Bouton, WI were hit by a leak Saturday evening. The crew of six escaped into a lifeboat as the ship sank, leaving behind gear and cargo. The incident occurred near Haweltig, South River, N J, with the Bilkars J Sherin and Captain Munmmer among those aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Mase
Deo
Th. Lee
Haweltig
South River
N. J
Bouton
Bader Dure
Schoeder Bilkars
J. Sherin
Munmmer
Alee
Higer
N. J. Cor Hopton
Bhorman
Alehi
Plitemer
Kid Challenging Fitz For World Middleweight Title
Dee Metoy, the conqueror of Creedon, bids for a world middleweight title clash with Fitzsimmons. He seeks purse and stake of 1080 and offers to step in for Corbett if needed. Molloy asserts he deserves the first shot, claiming Corbett’s not yet beaten and Fitzgerald should face him next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dee. B
Sid Metoy
Creedon
Fitzeimmons
Io Sa
McCoy
Dan Stuart
Carson
Tragic End in Morast Bethlehem Couple Dies in Shooting
Bethlehem Pa December 2 Georgie Moret, a 56 year old German immigrant, shot his wife Anna then killed himself after a failed reconciliation attempt. Anna Moret survives. the couple had moved from Colorado a year ago and kept a dyeing business at home. Local report notes the family’s rural roots and an ill-timed domestic tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Georgie A. Moroet
Totes
Anny
Colorado
Moret
Howe
Mornst
Appointments Mark Masonic Grand Lodge Session
The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in Philadelphia installed officers for the year led by Grand Master William J. Kelley and Deputy Grand Master Henry W. Williams. A large number of district grand masters and chaplains were appointed across multiple counties including Lancaster Dauphin York and Allegheny with many lodges listed and regional assignments described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons
Philadelphia
Grand Lodge
Rand
William J. Kelley
Henry W. Williams
George W. Wagner
Edgar T. Tervits
Thoms FR. Patton
William A. Sinn
Cortland T. Whitehead
Pitcburg
Benjamin FP. Delo
Clarion
John N. MacGonigle
Oil City
Charles M. Stock
Hanover
David
Monroe
Altoona
Grafton T. Reynelis
Pittshure
Joseph W. Miles
KB Angell
Harrisburg
Kennedy C. Hayes
Meadville
William B. Chalfont
Chester
Alexander H. Spanier
Miflintown
Andrew J. Kauffman
Columbia
Lancaster County
William L. Gorgue
Dauphin
Northumberland Est
Susquehanna River
Eh Latrobe Maurer
Chambersburg
Cumberland, Franklin and
Fulton
G. Henry Shirk
York and
Adams
William J. Transue
Portland
Northampton
Levid B. Darher
Maueh Chunk
Corbin
Lehigh
Jollee Noe
Luserne County
Matthew M. MacMilan
Munhunoy City
Schuylkil
Wittam
Columbia Eounty
Thomas F. Wells
Scranton
Lackawanna
Wyoming County
Elwert P. Jones
Ariel
Wayne and Pike
David Co
Amy
New Milford
Susequehanna
Charles BE
Rigas
Canton
Bradford and Sullivan
Aaron R. Niles
Wellsboro
Tioga
John K. Hayes
Williamsport
Lycoming
Union
Nortumberland
Kara ©. Doty
Mimiintown
Perry, Juniata
Miflin
Boyd D. Steel
Wmbria
Excent Hodge
Wilson Fleming
Bellefonte
Centre and Clearfield
Charles L. Wheeler
Bradford
Potter and McKean
Inige
Caleb &. Thompson
Warren
Warren, Forest and Venange
David A. Sawdey
Rip
Erie
Marion Park Davis
Crawford
Walter D. Clark
New Castle
Lawtenes
Mercer
William G. Moreith
Wittannls
Armstrong, Luter
Clarion and Jefferson
Venview County
James W. Crown
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Ohio
James W. McDywell
Wishington
Washington
Cheene
Washington County
Levin McFarland
Indiana
Westmoreland
Westmoreland County
John D. Carr
Uniontown
Fayetet
Somerset
William H. Stack
George R. Metrea
Renovo
Clinton, Elk and Cameron
McKean
Alexander Elliott
Huntingdon
Bedford
T Hall County
John W. Farnsworth
Danville
Montour
Snyder
Northumberland County
William B. Broomall
Delaware
Chester County
Ulysses
Strouse
Beaver
Butler County
Samuel Hamilton
Braddock
Glen Allegheny County
Allegheny and
Ohio Rivere
Five Passengers Injured In Railroad Wreck
Liberal Missouri December 27 a wreck at the Memphis road depot last night when Local train No 46 crossed the town grade and two cars came together in front of the station. Five persons were seriously injured including Atlas THMO Smith of Lilwal, Mira Bhel ton, Colonel Jane Poore of Golden City, and Floyd Quintari. The conductor and one brakeman were only slightly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberal
Memphis
Orer Atlas Thmo Smith
Lilwal
Mira. Bhelton
Jane Poore
Golden City
Floyd Quintari
Constantinople notes Turks fired on gunboat Actium
The Turkish government explains their firing on the British gunboat Actium near the Gulf of Ambra cks was due to a misinterpretation while the vessel was leaving the gulf, after previous exchanges with Greece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinome
Greece
Actium
Gulf of Ambracks
George F. Mower Dies in New Jersey After Long Rail Career
New York on December 27 reports the death of George F. Mower at his New Jersey residence. For years he served as a top official with the Central Railroad, retiring about a year ago. He was well known across New Jersey for his long career and industry prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cleorge F. Mower
Bieromidence Ti EE Iealetts
N. 4
Heewie
The
Central Railroad
compPenwiow
New Jeruny
Local Mortgage Notices In Cleveland Oregon
Fragmentary OCR reveals chattel mortgage filings and promissory obligations. Mentions likely parties including Louix Leon, Benjamin Salberg, and sums such as 210 dollars and 16 dollars with unclear context. The record is incomplete and names are partially garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Dee
Louix Leon
Eclothier
Benjamin Salberg
New York Shipping Clearing and Arrivals Report
New York on December 27 reported cargo and passenger movements with changes in the harbor. Clearances issued for Nomadic from Liverpool to Rotterdam via Havre. ships Salled and Rotter dam noted. arrivals listed including iur Giascogne and Hm at New York with subsequent routes to Naples and Genoa via Gibraltar and Gibraltar arrivals for further passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nomadic
Liverpool
Salled
Rotterdam
Havre
Iur Giascogne
Gibraltar
Naples
Genoa
Cholly Knickerbocker Named Commissioner of Charities
John W. Keller known as Cholly Knickerbocker of the Journal and Advertiser is appointed commissioner of the New York department of charities by Mayor Van Wyck with a salary to be announced. The selection also names John F. McIntyre and other figures in city governance and law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John W. Keller
Cholly Knickerbocker
The
Journal and Advertiser
Miyor van Wyck
Department of Charities
Keller
Recorder
Asa Bird Gardiner
Abe Tornoyeotoet
John EF. Melatyte
Kabert Townsend
Unger
James J. Walsh
Monos Flormeon
Simen Grundy
Grady
John F. McIntyre
Chorge A. Proud
Ward J. Traty
Hell
Connell
Thorn
Croker
Thomas F. Woods
Brat
Witla DL
Gedhih
Michael B. Blake
Robert Muir
Ate
Woods
Russia claims new possessions in Asia and Pacific areas
Report from St. Petersburg dated December 37 says Russia has occupied Bin-Chiu north of Port Arthur and claims control over Kin-Chaiy and Kin units in Manchuria and the Gulf of San Tung. The seizure allegedly signals Kan ein dominance, alarming diplomats worldwide and challenging existing boundaries in the Far East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinas
Coren
Gaifor St. Lawrence
San Francisco
Dor. Z
Il T. Shonherd
China
Wening
Kin-Chaiy
Rowsla
Kanein
Cote
Manchiria
Gulf of San Tung
Ransik
St. Petersburg
Bin-Chiu
Port Arthur
Fatal end of a prison joke shocks Caldwell prison
New York December 27 two prisoners Frank Tarbain and Harry McCallum died in Caldwell New Jersey prison following attempts at self harm and a life endangering joke. Tarbain who fastened a strap to a cell bar and hanged himself was revived and may recover. McCallum tied a strap to the bars and hung himself in a neighbor cell after declaring a joke on the keepers. He died soon after despite medical aid. Tarbain had been ill and despondent for some time and intended to kill himself because he was tired of living. McCallum was serving sixty days for larceny and was to be released next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank Tarbain
Harry McCallum
Caldwell
N. J
Callum
Barbain
Watran
Barbari
Barbein
McCallum
MecCallum
Keepie
TOREADOR ESCAPE IN MEXICO BULLFIGHT SERIES ENDS
City of Mexico reports the final bullfight of the series with 70 attendees as Tomus Mizzal ini escapes death after a bull drags him, ten horses charged, and six bulls are slain. Mr Bryan and Mr Bryan arrived in Guadalajam welcomed by state officials and American residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Mexico
Mazzattini
Tomus Mizzalini
Une
Bryan
Guadalajam
Fire on Laubert's Point steamer resists extinguishement efforts
St Johns Newfoundland dispatch reports a blaze aboard the British steamer Lau- berts Point, Captain Mumphreys, en route from Norfolk to Liverpool. After forty hours of battling flames, tugboats and city fire dept engines continue pumping water to douse the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
N. F
Lauberts Point
Mumphreys
Norfolk
Ely
Wheel Company Pails Springheld Masc Doc 2 Assignment
The Oyver man Wheel company of Chiropee Bulls assigned to President J. H. Bowman of the Springheld National Bank. Liabilities unknown. The plant closed tonight, laying off several hundred workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheel Company
Springheld
Oyverman Wheel Company
J. H. Bowman
Springheld National Bank
Firemen's Brotherhood Leader Denies Candidacy Bid
Peoria December 1 1887 Grand Master Sargent of the Firemen's Brotherhood returns from Washington and denies being a candidate for interstate commerce commissioner. He fears the Kuch report may reflect on his motives in opposing Judge Paxson. Brotherhoods push no candidates but are strongly against Paxson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Sargent
Firemen'’s Brotherhood
Winnehington
Kuch
Paxson
Euys
News Summary From The Morning Dispatch
Local paper reports variable winds and plans to adjust government departments. Thousands face distress while Masonic Grand Lodge officers grapple with a severe situation. A deadly mine incident leaves six men seriously burned. local schools report resignations. nearby counties and markets are briefly updated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sine Gearty
Masonic Grand Lodge
Loval—Pather
Borial
Che
Bellevue Mine
Bohool
West Side
Tockiwannnk
Cuban distress prompts U S relief drive and donations
Washington reports severe Cuban famine as thousands suffer with famine looming. Officials outline relief plans including money and goods from Americans, with Consul General Lee coordinating shipments to Havana. German and Spanish officials observed cultural events, while a former deputy was arrested aboard the Washington for alleged malfeasance.
Lutgert Celebrates Birthday During Trial in Chicago
Luetgert marks his fifty second birthday in court as Agatha Sopot testifies about damaging statements she alleges he made. Clerks Clark and Ewan Nelson recall purchases related to the case while John Bialk closes the day as a witness. Tomorrow identification of the rings is set to begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lutgert
White
Svexlon
Gary
Ilo
Agatha
Sopot
Clark
Ewan Nelson
Uhrough
Tootecert
John Bialk
Livetgert
Teele
Luetgert
Lide Pather
Ale
Lawrenet
Swedish tithe men vanish on boat trip, feared drowned
Avhtnhula Pee 2 Owear Young and Chas Anderton, Swedish tithe men, hired a small boat for a voyage and have not returned. Authorities fear both are drowned after their outing went awry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pee
Owear Young
Chas Anderton
New York Weather Forecast Harsh Winds Then Snow Expected
The forecast indicates winds will shift from northwest to northeast and east as a cooler air mass moves in. Wednesday brings partly cloudy skies and rising temperatures with easterly winds turning southerly, possibly bringing snow by afternoon or evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. Singerly
TN Clares A
Stigerly
Hooard
Record Company
Wideher
Elkina and Kemble
Record Publishing Company
Widener, Elkins and Kemble
Fingerly
Lewis 8
Eckels
Pekels
Dyen
Leekhorse-Wang
the Klondike
Minister Sifton
Livvie Gallagher
Shot Is
Uncle
Hieectric Company
Munhhattan
Richard Bowles
William Griffithe
Balsora L. Sherman
Liehe
Kid
Fitz
Morast
London
Memara
Jermyy & Perry
Might Street
Kings Lynn
Lynn Regin
Ibn (Sau
Memphis Railroad
Liberal, Mo
Turkey
Payminster Hess
Clothier Assivus
Russia
Flenny McCallum
Himeself
Toreador
Tomas Mazzattini
Ipa
Lea Sendsno
Cuba
Sherman
Christu
Day
Lee
Armenge
Department of State
Coasuar
New Vo
Hiavana
Tee
Havana
Lee Tonleh
Blanco
Hanquet
Franco
Marshal Blanco
Eleaner Washington
Sener Baroeto
Weyler
Jiho
Baroew
Snot
Luetgert's
Wents
Elis
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