Rockefeller Busted Him in Akron Bank Panic
In Akron Ohio on December 19 the collapse and government action centered on Rockefeller linked failures. Bank runs hit the Waleh company and other lenders as deposits were paid out, while officials prepared investigations and city funds protections amid shifting prosecutions. Walsh, head of the Bedford bank chain, appeared confident despite the crisis, as authorities prepared steps in Washington.
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Akron
Ohio
Rockefeller
Ohioes
Waleh Company
Grace Taggart
Equitable Trust
Walsh
Bedford
Ind
United States Dist
Albanian revolt defeats Turkish forces in Macedonia report
Dec 19 cabinet meeting confirms the Sultan accepts the Powers demand. Macedonia papers cite an Albanian revolt in Turkey with officials murdered. Rebels defeat over 4,000 Turkish troops amid the upheaval.
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Patus
Macedonia
Turkey
Witte Denounces Rebels as Russia Declares Civil War
The dispatch from St. Petersburg reports Sergius Witte branding both government and rebels traitors amid a broad rebel manifesto. It notes a general strike planned, appeals to sailors and workers, and government admits drastic measures and armed repression as Russia faces a civil war.
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Sergius Witte
Russia
Soland
Ana the Czar
Doubasaseff
Mos
Immunity Question Regarded in Beef Case by Federal Judge
Federal Judge Humphrey weighed whether defendants may gain discharge by immunity in the beef case. He called the issue largely one of law and urged veniremen to follow court instructions. The judge cited the American Bill of Rights guaranteeing protection against self incrimination.
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Chicago
Humphrey
Venice
Garfield
Veniremen
Jufors
Judge Deliberates in Berg Versus Renton Case
Judge Hatch began advisement on the Hartman motion in the Berg v. Renton and Southern case. Thomas Berg was awarded $12,500 in damages for injuries, with the judge seeking time to think before ruling.
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Hatch
John P. Hartman
Thomas Berg Ve
Franchise Hearing For Seattle Electric Franchise
A corporations committee will meet tomorrow afternoon to consider granting a franchise to the Seattle Electric Company on Secondary and Weatlake Boulevard. The weather forecast calls for occasional rain tonight and Wednesday with fresh to moderate southwest winds.
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Corporations Committee
Seattle Electric Company
Seconday
Weatlake Boulevard
Odessa visit reveals Russian wariness on independence
Geo. Farley, former Ga ronnie steward, describes four weeks in a Russian hospital with smallpox after traveling from Beattie via Genoa. He praises Russia's doctors yet doubts freedom for Russians, notes sects and races’ jealousies, and reports Odessa's siege with rioting and pillage.
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Garonnie
Orient
China
Odessa
Parley
Beattie Ond
Europe
Ameriea
Genoa
Russia
Farley
Heiress Viv George and artist Loughborough Reported Lost
A terse Denver report says claims that Viv George of Los Angeles and Ralph Loughborough are lost near Arapahoe Peak have not been verified. Game warden and Eldora mine messages report no sightings or contact about the couple.
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Denver
Colo
Viv George
Los Angeles
Ralph Loughborough
Arapahoe Peak
Eldora
Mingsing
Japanese Warships Sent to Shanghai to Help Protect Foreigners
Tokyo reports two Japanese warships have been dispatched to Shanghai to assist in suppressing riots against foreigners. The move aims to deter British, African, and German forces and restore order amid rising tensions.
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Tokio
Shanghai
Frican
Beattie Electric Jeopardizes Seattle Engineer Thomson
The Beattie Electric company pressures city engineer Reginald H. Thomson to retire before his January 1 reappointment. Officials and associates say Thomson, pivotal in the city light plant and franchise dealings, faces intentional attacks and job offers from the company while its opposition to his influence grows. Thomson helped secure key city franchises and rights, making him a powerful and feared figure within Seattle's municipal affairs.
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Thomson
Octopus
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Beattie Electric Company
Reginald H. Thomson
Ballinger
Anfe
Dr. Jekyl-Mr. Hyde
Ths
The
Electric Company
Sergius Witte
Thomeon
City Light
Corporations Committee
Wise
Sunset Telephone to Replace All Phones and Build Substations
The Sunset Telephone company plans to replace every city phone with direct current sets and remove dry batteries. Two new substations on Queen Anne hill and Renton hill, costing about 25,000 plus equipment, will enable 7,000 subscribers to be moved from the central exchange. The upgrades aim to relieve congestion and boost capacity to 25,000 phones. City officials say the work will proceed without inconvenience to subscribers.
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Sunset Telephone Company
Tte Bervier
Corcoran
Independent Telephone Company
Sunset Telephone Company Plans Sweeping Upgrades
Sunset Telephone Company informs the council investigating committee of major changes to improve service. The firm notes it employs 821 operators while a rival uses far fewer, and explains old infrastructure dating back to Seattle’s youth limits current efficiency. The committee outlines changes in a forthcoming report to the county and may request adjustments to the operator room.
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Sunset Telephone Company
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Seattle
Ninth Ward Improvement Club Presses Council on Sunset Phone Service
The Ninth Ward Improvement club commends Council Chairman Daulton for creating a committee to investigate Sunset Telephone Service. They argue Seattle has suffered poor service and urge a thorough probe to improve east coast city communications for thousands of residents. A second letter notes anger at delays and accuses Sunset of frauds while praising the independent company for better performance.
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Hie Courge
Ninth Ward Improvement Club
Seattle
J. A. Becker
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Steel Trust purchase claimed of Great Northern holdings
News from St Paul reports the Steel Trust buying all Great Northern iron ore holdings for millions, Louis Hill denying the claim. Rumors arose that Morgan gained control of Union Pacific, Tennessee Coal & Iron, and Republic Iron & Steel. Great Northern Northern Pacific and Union Pacific stocks rose on the chatter.
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Great Northern
Morgan
Union Pacific
Republic Steel
ST. Paul, Minn
Th Steel Trust
Louis Hill
Tennessee Coal & Iron Company
Republic Iron & Steel Company
Northern Pacific
Probing the Life Insurance Probe in New York
Henry P. Townsly of Life Association of America testifies as weeks of relentless inquiry into the largest U S insurers unfold. The investigating committee plans to draft facts for a state legislature report while widening scrutiny to smaller firms and naming loan office officials blamed as pickpockets.
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New York
Henry P. Townsly
Life Association of America
United States
Townsley
Comny
Jersey
Washington Company
Ryan
Mitchell Praised Amid Burton Case Debate
Washington rumor notes Mitchell praised by Teller during discussion on Burton's status. Teller questions the court verdict, citing Mitchell's long life of service and listing self confessed thieves as witnesses. Senate committee reorganization highlights chairmanships. university students to begin a three week vacation with railroads offering reduced rates.
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Burton
Mitchell
Teller
Senate
Fulton
Claims
Clark
Warren
Alger
Pacific Railroads
Heyburn
Japan Presses China For Prompt Compliance In Portsmouth Treaty
In Portsmouth the slow pace of concessions promised by Japan in China under the Portsmouth treaty draws criticism. Baron mura, the Japanese envoy, faces government pressure for delays. France and Russia reportedly back China to resist Japan’s demands.
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Torio
Japan
China
Portsmouth Treaty
Baron Mura
France
Many
Russia
Chi
THIS MAN TOO LAZY
Hannah Butler was granted a divorce from Henry Butler on grounds of laziness and non support this morning.
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Hannah Butler
Henry Butler
Representative Hayes Seeks Broad Exclusion Laws
Washington December 19 Representative Hayes introduced a bill in the house to exclude Japanese Koreans and other persons. The measure targets immigrants and aims to tighten controls on national groups.
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Washington
Hayes
Double murderer Emilio McClure sentenced to hang in Albuquerque
In Albuquerque on December 19 Emilio McClure pleaded guilty to the killing of Nicolas Sanchez and Carmel Race. Judge Abbott sentenced him to death by hanging for the ambush at a camp where the two men slept. McClure attacked with an axe, disposed of the bodies in a well, set fire to wagons, and claimed Navajo Indians attacked the caravan.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Emilio McClure
Abbott
Nicolas Sanchez
Carmel Race
McClure
Mayor Will Wise Up Reflects on City Finances
Comptroller Riplinger plans an evening report on the city’s condition ahead of the mayor’s annual message to the council. The Sunnydale Good Roads Club meets Tuesday night at the suburban school for its regular gathering.
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