Insurance executives shaken as changes hit Equitable leadership
New York dispatch reports a purge at Equitable Life with Ryan expelled from the board and Harriman named to the directorate. Peabody’s presidency faces doubt as an Albany inquiry into state insurance methods nears. McCall must return 250000 by a 16 day deadline, while McCurdy suffers stress from the probe. Hyde sails for Europe December 28 and plans to relocate permanently.
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Ryan
Equitable
McCall
McCurdy
Hyde
Europe
Harriman
Peabody
Albany
State Insurance Department
Hamilton
Why Did He Quit Georgetown Gambling Fight
The piece reports that George Brown, once a mayoral candidate in Georgetown, quit his bid to close local gambling houses after failing to win office. Prosecutor Mackintosh says he would press charges if evidence supports it, but Brown and Mayor Mueller refuse further comment. Gamblers, silent on the matter, acknowledge avoiding trouble.
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George Brown
Georgetown
Brown
Mackintosh
Mueller
Delaney
Des Moines Fire Destroys Rothwell Block In Morning Blaze
A major fire swept the Rothwell block, the city’s principal corner business district, destroying the principal corner business district and causing estimated losses around 260000 dollars. Officials report bank clearings show increases over last year with several figures listed.
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Des Moines
Rothwell
On Trail of Gamblers in City Pool Rooms
Mayor Ballinger orders probe into pool rooms accused of defying state law and city prohibitions. Investigators cite technical loopholes and claims of non gambling. Chief Delaney considers tighter action as complaints persist and large sums pass through bookies.
I Want My Money Pugilists Fight Then Court
In a Boston block office a man and Moulton Price fought over debt money. The dispute started with Price offering a bag of fives and escalated after a first round of short blows. Spectators separated the fighters, and the second round will occur in Judge Davis' court as a legal contest.
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J. F. Price
Boston
Price
Lion
Moulton Price
Moulton
Davis
Final day to register for the park bond election
The registration period ends at noon with about 6 600 people registered and 109 new registrations recorded this morning as voters prepare for the park bond election.
Indictments Expected Tonight in Kanland Fraud Case
In Tovaka Kansas on December 16 the federal grand jury is expected to return a batch of indictments in the land fraud case, signaling a major development in the ongoing investigation and legal action against involved parties.
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Tovaka
Kan
Federal Grand Jury
Thief Manbhla Dee Faces Six Year Sentencing
H B Mulford, former major of the Thirty eighth infantry, today sentenced to six years for embezzlement of funds from the American bank. He plans to appeal to the supreme court.
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Manbhla
Dee
H. B. Mulford
Thirty-eighth Infantry
American Bank
Supreme Court
Appeal for Rehearing Filed in Cincinnati Court
December 14 attorney for Cassie Chadwick filed a petition in federal court seeking rehearing of a prior ruling. The action aims to overturn or modify the court’s previous decision in the case.
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CIN
Innati
Cassie Chadwick
New Beattie Railway Franchise Backed by Banker Backers
F F Evans says Kuhn Loeb and Co bankers of New York back a Beattie firm seeking a city council franchise for a complete railway system. The plan calls for an initial investment of 2 million dollars.
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F. F. Evans
Kuhn, Loeb & Co. Bankers
New York
Beattie
Evans
Butler Woman Seeks Divorce On Grounds Of Neglect
Mrs. Hannah Butler files for divorce from Henry Butler citing he is constitutionally lazy and too indolent to provide life’s necessities. The complaint notes a prior divorce granted before Judge Morris earlier today.
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Hannah Butler
Henry Butler
Morris
New site chosen for tenderloin district relocation
Four weeks before Mayor Ballinger leaves office he will designate the new location of the tenderloin in the old Black Chapel district just south of the present restricted area. The move, supported by Republican leaders for political reasons, will occur before the depot completion and Jackson street regrade finish, with Upper First Avenue abandoned as a plan.
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Tenderloin
Black Chapel
Ballinger
Jackson Street
Republican Party
Odium
St Ballanger
Wmackchapel
Upper First Ay
Postmaster Nominee for Chicago Named by President
The president has nominated Fred Busse for postmaster of Chicago. The action is announced from Washington on December 16.
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Fred
Busse
Chicago
Mutinous Soldiers Strike Hospitals In Russian City
Reports from St Petersburg describe hospitalized troops returning from the front going on strike. A soldier refused an artificial leg over claims of better care in Japan, while officers were jeered and attacked. riots reportedly suppressed with force. Disguised students circulating among troops spread inflammatory pamphlets as mutinies spread.
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ST. Petersburg
Legions
Russia
Japan
Invalidea
Revst
Ristoff
Crisis in Manchuria Grips Russia as Riots Rage
Dispatches from General Linovitch and Mistchenko warn of brutal mutiny and bloodshed in Manchuria. Authorities disarm field regiments and recall troops while Witte's fate remains uncertain and a Baltic provisional government is planned.
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Manchuria
Imperial Palace
Linovitch
Mistchenko
Witte
Gortchakoff
Witt
Dubasoff
Riga
Hoch Was In This City Hoch Was In This City
Johann Hoch was employed in Seattle by the Maginnis company at 1025 First Ave as foreman. He used the alias Fred Brunner and lived with two women, one claiming to be his wife. He disappeared after repeated money requests and was later tried in Reno for a murder and other suspected killings.
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Johann Hoch
Pluebeard
Reno
Hoch
George T. Maginalia
Fred Brunner
Emil” Hoch
Maginzis
Dearborn
Cap- Htothil
Brunner
Maginnis Company
Seattle
Michael Maginnia
Coal Dealers Accuse Seattle Firms of Short Weight Fraud
Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh of Seattle says investigations into two coal weighing firms reveal systematic underweighing of loads sold to local retailers. Tests using 2000 pound baselines showed shortages of 120, 105, 30, 60, 120 and 200 pounds across four consignments. Authorities intend prosecutions. administration also abolishes canal literary bureau.
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Seattle
Mackintosh
Opium Seized and Sold in Federal Action
United States Marshal Hopkins sold one hundred fifty pounds of opium this morning for 1256 dollars and 20 cents. The narcotic was seized from smuggler John Gaven, recently sentenced to two years in federal prison on Mc Neill's Island.
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United States
Hopkins
John Gaven
McNeill's Island
Dynamite Plant Blast Kills Five at DuPont Works
In Marquette Michigan on December 16 the DuPont Powder dynamite works exploded killing Henry Hall James Govinsky Barney Johnson Gustaf Baker and Henry Gereau. All were workers. Gereau leaves a family. The blast tore through the mixing house and scattered remains. only splinters mark the site. thirty buildings suffered damage.
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Dupont Powder Company
Henry Hall
James Govinsky
Barney Johnson
Gustaf Baker
Henry Gereau
Gereau
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John A. M'Calil
Thomas F. Ryan
R. H M'Curdy
James H. Hyde
Mueler
Court House Ring
Bank CL
Arings
Mdec
Pool Room
A. W. Pratt
Northwestern Dairy Company
Standard Ice Company
Fred Dwight
Maiia
Dwight
Queen City
Dealers IN Fair Women
Oneta
Vassar
Council
Washington, D. C
Gen. Lineviteh
Maginnis
Mr. Maginnis
Hale
Dope
Dupont
Marquette, Mich
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