Hyde on the Stand in Equitable Insurance Probe
Deposed vice president Hyde testified amid a dramatic insurance investigation in New York. He described his rise at Equitable from 1898, salary changes to 75 000, and key roles in the trust company and related funds. Prosecution pressed him on the yellow dog fund and the K. W. Alexander fund amid questions over repayments and political contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hyde
Attorney Untermeyer
John McGuiness
Equitable
Hughes
A. C. Fields
Albany
Fin
Ble
Serm
Executive Committee
Depew
Hendricks
Alexander
Equitable Trust Company
Truat Company
Squire
Yellow Dog Fund
K. W. Alexander
Thomas
Jordan
Hee
Taft Comments on Ohio Results and Party Reform
Bepr ietary Taft said he was sorry Herrick lost but glad Cox was defeated and predicted open conventions where the people rule. He urged young men to take a vigorous lead in politics amid Ohio political discussion in Norfolk Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Ww. Va
Taft
Ohio
Herrick
Glad Cox
Waseda Wins Japan Baseball Championship
The Waseda University baseball team won the championship of Japan. The team previously played Stanford and Cal last spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Waseda University
Japan
Waseda
Stanford
Cal
Little Man in Silk Hat Held Over $400 Nome Judgment
A diminutive man, five feet tall, in a glossy silk hat faced Judge Yakey over a $400 Nome judgment. He claimed poverty while flaunting wealth. the court ordered arrest as he planned to flee to San Francisco. He was released later on a $600 bond posted by W. E. Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Httle
Yakey Gay
Mini Company
Nome
W.C. Ratter
W. A. Haatie
Ir Wan
Cour i
Kampe
Ysort
Hastie
San Francisco
Littl
Yakey
W. E. Stevens
Stevens Hotel
Aldermen Adopt Resolution for Roosevelt Intercession
City aldermen today adopted a resolution urging President Roosevelt to intercede on behalf of Jews in Rusela. The action signals formal political support for relief efforts amid growing concerns over persecution.
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Roosevelt
Rusela
Mayoralty contest heads to court amid fraud claims
In New York four counties face formal challenges as Hearst and McClellan supporters fight over disputed ballots. Lawyers argued discrepancies and contested returns while a grand jury probes election fraud with witnesses in the Murphys district and Haggerty detained on assault charges.
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Y Scripps News
New York
Democrats
Hearst
Tully
Lian
McClellan
Ihs
Murphy's
Haggerty
Poete
Divorce Petition Seeks Break in Matrimonial Tie
Alice Dowd files in superior court Tuesday for a decree of divorce from L and Deved. She alleges her husband refuses to bathe and remove real estate from his person, calling the conduct indecent. The couple married in May 1994.
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Superior Court
Alice Dowd
L. & Deved
Curzons to Visit Chicago Says Joseph Leiter
Joseph Leiter announces that Lord and Lady Curzon will arrive in Chicago for a visit. The notice places the anticipated visit in mid November with Curzon liaison details to follow.
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Chicago
Joseph Leiter
Lord
Lady Curzon
Burke Suburb Burned in Norfolk West Virginia
Burke a suburb of Norfolk West Virginia is burned with four houses left after a fire that caused an estimated loss of 500000 dollars.
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Norfolk
W. Va
Burke
Presidents of Universities close sessions without football reform
In Washington on November 14 the National Association of Presidents of Universities ended its sessions without debating resolutions condemning current football methods. Missouri president Richard Jesse was elected president of the association. The next meeting is expected at the University of California, and President Roosevelt hosted the members' wives at the White House this afternoon.
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Washington, D. C
National Association of Presidents of Universities
Tts
Richard
Jesse
Missouri
University of California
Roosevelt
White House
Open Letter to Sunset Telephone Company from The Seattle Star
The Star criticizes Sunset Telephone Company for long wait times and poor service in Seattle while noting superior performance from a competitor. The writer asks why instant connection and courteous treatment exist with one company and frustration with the other, urging explanation rather than praise.
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Sunset Telephone Company
United States
Seattle
Bot
Ravensdale Murder Suspicions Hit Ravensdale Mining Town
In King county Ravensdale faces a murder mystery after the death of Thomas Myers a colored coal miner. Deputy Sheriff Matt Starowich watches Frank Marcus and his brother Steve Marcus as investigators test for poisoning with mercury or carbolic acid amid claims of debt and a violent quarrel at Marcus saloon. The case draws attention as authorities seize whisky manufacture and the dead man’s sister in Kansas City awaits news.
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Ravensdale
King County
Thomas Myers
Peel Rune
Frank Marcus
Hie
Steve Marcus
Matt Starowich
Frank Marcus Jaime
Saigon
Wiltele
Wilte
McCulskey
Myers
Marcus
Frank Cus
United States Revenue Cars
J. Marcus
of Myers
B Starowich
Kansas City
Misunderstanding Over Fence Height Sparks Neighbor Dispute
Local tailor John W. Salminen accuses neighbor G M Mather of an unjust attack over a board fence. Mather argues the fence is nine feet high and should be shaved to six to meet city rules, while Salminen contends it is four feet with pickets. Salminen blames lost apples and roaming hens on the fence rise, and says Councilman Rude had no role in the dispute.
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John W. Salminen
Snys
G. M. Mather
Mather
Salminen
Rude
Accused Cigar Swindler Guy Ross Arrested After Complaints
Police arrested Guy Ross Monday afternoon following complaints from clerks at Bohnabacher's Grocery and other cigar retailers. He is alleged to have used fake phone orders to steal cigars from wholesalers by impersonating prominent dealers. Prosecutors will decide on charges. Ross reportedly has a prior shady milk-route scheme in West Seattle. An Odessa-area atrocity report follows.
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Guy Ross
Clarke
Entoy
Bohnabacher’s
It Ia
Rows
Telesaccoe
Schwabachers
Ross
Mackintosh
Ron
West Seattle
City Chamber Ends Rift Over Street Railway Tracks
After hours of private debate the committee majority returns a report opposing street railway franchises on main streets unless joint use is ensured with fair compensation. A minority view supports a Shorrock resolution ensuring city or future franchisees share construction and maintenance costs.
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Chamber of Commerce
Shorrock
Seconday
Weetlake Boulevard
Teim
Mevars
Blethen
Kohn
Calhoun
Chirpin
Stewart
Chamber of Commeres
Westlake Boulevard
Messrs. Kttithe
Haller
West Seattle political rift pits Taxpayers against Citizens
A West Seattle meeting in Madrone hall showcased a split between the Taxpayers party and the Citizens party over annexation and tax cuts. Leaders Samuel Coles and J P Dugan eyed campaign roles while DeNeuf and Lewis aligned with annexation efforts. A caucus is planned to name city officials for the December elections.
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Taxpayers’ Party
West Beattie Gay
Citizens Party
West Seattie
Citizens’ Rty
Mtixens
Madrone Hall
West Seattle
Taxpayers Party
Samuel Coles
J. P. Dugan
M. Wilde
Seattle
Unicorn
Wmil DeNeuf
Dirty Dozen
William
Lewis
DeNeuf
Citizens
Joe
Mersin
Coles
Armstrong
T Barnes
Andrews
Kelly
Diller
Irwin
Lorenz
Keeley
Wing
Hughes
Wilson
Logical candidate for Norwegian vice consul
The appointment of C. Hauge as Norwegian minister to the United States in Washington DC recalls the split of the Swedish and Norwegian vice consulates in Seattle. Possible choices include A. H Berg as Norwegian vice consul with Spelberg noted for experience and popularity among Norwegians, and Soeleberg of the State Bank of Seattle regarded as qualified for the post.
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C. Hauge
United States
Washington
D. C
Chilberg
Sweden
A. H .Berg
Norway
Spelberg
Northwest
Soeleberg
State Bank of
Seattle
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Equitable Prince
Jerome
Central
Chia
London
Odeara
Krivel Reg
Odessa
Kilkenny
Weeme
A. H. Soelberg
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