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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1905

Page

5

Real Significance of the Equitable Fight

Henry George Jr outlines the Equitable Life scandal and the power struggle among big financiers. He explains control by trustees and proxies, the Hyde faction vs Alexander faction, and possible moves by policy holders seeking greater say amid lawsuits and charter changes. The piece frames public interest in a clash of wealth, influence, and governance at a half billion dollar institution.

Henry Geogle Equitable Row Henry George, JR Seattle New York Equitable Life Assurance Society Hyde Equitable Sherry's Hemisphere Alexander United States Depew Jas. Hazen Hyde Th Mutual Life Insurance Co New York Life Insurance Co Equitable Society Kyble Society State Commissioner of Insurance Edgar T. Hirackett Supreme Court Franklin B. Lord Wall Street John Jacob Astor Tarbell

Scientist Stone Arrives in Kangarok County City

Andrew J. Stone, a scientist, naturalist, ox plover and mining operator, arrived in the city Monday night with a suitcase from the Washington hotel. He gained distinction years ago for Arctic research.

Kangarok County Andrew J. Stone Washington Hotel Stone Artic

Equity Trust in the Equitable Society Feud Surges

Trustees debate controlling interest as J W Alexander accuses Hyde of misusing funds while Hyde counters that Alexander seeks to manipulate proxies. Public outcry grows over reform to admit policy holders to director elections with a plan to elect 28 of 52 directors, staggered by year.

Equitable Society Worth Princes of Finance Equitable Neek Alexander-Hyde J. W. Alexander Hyde Sherry’s Diety Alexander McUre Society

Ayers Hair Vigor Claim Promises Youthful Looks

An advertisement touts Ayers Hair Vigor promising to restore gray hair color and reverse aging effects. It claims to stop hair loss and promote long, heavy growth, urging readers to buy now.

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Herman Arraigned In Land Fraud Case In Portland

In Portland Oregon congressman Thinger Hermann was arraigned in federal district court on land fraud indictments. Others including Thaddeus Potter, W N Jones and ex US Attorney John Hall pled abatement and demurrers. The case proceeds as Senator Mitchell and Judge Bellinger hear arguments. adjourning to this afternoon. The Marion block lease was bought by Boston Puget Bound Investment Co from H R Colman.

Portland Ore tHinger Hermann Federal District Court Land Raud Thaddeus Potter W. N. Jones United & District John Hall Mitchell Bellinger Edwin Mays FE. K. Brown Daniel Clark Marion Block H. R. Colman

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