Slump in Gas Stock Threatens Ameri can Improvement Franchise
A wavering prospect for the Ameri can Improvement company's $1.60 gas franchise looms as stock sinks below par. Dozens, including several women who bought shares two years ago hoping for a quick gain, struggle to offload stock amid tight funds. Promoters pushed hot air about stock value while city officials doubt the franchise will pass council next Wednesday.
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American Improvement Company
Ite
4Ta
Deere
City Combtt
Stewart
Frank
Gowdy Rich Saved a Fortune to Farm in Indiana
Consul General Jack Gowdy returns from Paris and plans to settle in Indiana as a farmer. He brings with him about $190,000 from his term and intends to invest in Rush County farm lands. Gowdy, appointed by McKinley, faced a salary of about $1,900 monthly and seeks rural life economy.
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Washington
Jack” Gowdy
Paris
Run
Frank Maom Gowdy
Gowdy
Can- Paris
McKinley
Ieee
Indictment Call Targets Insurance Officers
York dispatch reports a statewide association adopting resolutions to pursue action against insurance officers and companies. It notes a Denver attorney representing policyholders in a suit against an insurer for 92,500 dollars, alleging funds were used for political purposes.
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Cias J. O'Donnell
Denver
Persian Minister Mortez a Khan Moves to New Residence
The new Persian minister Gen. Morteza Khan has moved to a new home on Wayne Street in Washington. He decorates the place with items that hint at a collector’s taste, making the Persian embassy resemble an Oriental museum.
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Washington
Persia
Morteza Khan
Treaty Signed Saturday In Washington D C
The peace treaty with Russia and Japan is to be ratified tomorrow by authorities in Washington and at the Mikado's court. Officials report transmission of ratification messages to the respective governments through the American embassy and allied channels.
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Russia
Japan
Mikado
Evar
Ion
Jersburg
Where Is the Perfect Woman at Madison Square Garden
At Madison Square Garden a contest of young women from various states judges ideal beauty by measurements. Stars include Mies Alva McGill representing New York in Venus Milo style with defined measurements. Miss Selma Backstrom of Minnesota cited as Minnesota's Norwegian type with illustrated details.
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Madison Square Garden
Mies Alva McGill
Selma Backstrom
Minnesota
Western women vie for beauty and athletic honors in pageant
Brookyln entrant Misa Fanny Weinstein draws praise from Chief Culturalist McFadden as among the most developed feminine athletes. Rival Tam St Clair notes Western women emphasize natural form and physical culture over Eastern fashion, defending tights as statue like attire.
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Misa Fanny Weinstein
Brooklyn
McFadden
California
Trixie
St. Clair
Venusen
Tam
Ordered Meal Dropped Dead at Booth Park Saloon
Heart disease and drink caused the death of HM. lL. Jacobson, 61, a Booth Park resident, who collapsed and died just as he ordered a meal at the Diamond saloon, 116 Washington, on Thursday. He leaves a widow and three children.
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Booth Park
Eiamond
Washington
County grants wide blanket telephone franchise
County commissioners awarded Ralph D. Nichols and associates a countywide telephone franchise covering every road for 50 years. Nichols, who intended only to operate in Columbia, holds a countywide right of way that could fetch a higher price later. The grant faced strong opposition from a Columbia faction led by Mayor Phalen but passed despite the objections.
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Bunty
Ralph D. Nichols and Associates
Nichols
Columbia
Russian Official Murdered in Krasnoyarek
ST. PETERSBURG Oct. 13 The chief of police at Krasnoyarek , Ol. Von Eitman, was murdered last night. Washington Oct. 12 The American Bankers Association adopted resolutions endorsing the ship subsidy bill and pledged its influence toward broadening support for the American shipping program.
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Ol. von Eitman
Krasnoyarek
Washington, D. C
American Bankers’ Association
Association
Congressional Action
Petmreburg
Sergius Troabetekov
University of Moscow
Maaser
Fishermen Delayed by Friday the Thirteenth in Harbor
It being Friday the thirteenth many fishermen stayed in port after a week of cargo work. They scrubbed decks patched sails and painted gear while jokes about going out mixed with chatter about securing charters for the Northwestern Steamship Company's steamer Olympia as negotiations continue.
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Jim
Northwestern Steamship Company
Olympia
Vessels Change Hands In Portland Steamship Trade
The Campbell-Sanford-Henley company in Portland took over the verreI for the winter, and the Olympia was assigned to the Portland San Francisco run. The Fayth, owned by Northwestern Steamship, is chartered by Pacific Coast for winter coal trips Seattle to San Francisco. Gray & Co. said the Harold Dollar delay was due to hull inspections in San Francisco. she sails for Seattle Saturday, and the Grace Dollar from Aberdeen to San Francisco Sunday with passengers and freight.
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Verre
Olympia
San Francisco
Fayth
Northwestern Steamship Company
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Seattle
San Fran
Cw. Gray & Co
Harold Dollar
Marine
Hulls
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Aberdeen
Senator Platt Ducks Suit in Garnishment Case
The case of Mae Wood seeking garnishment of United States Express Co property to recover 25000 from Senator Platt was dismissed. The court ruled the property does not belong to Platt merely for his presidency of the company.
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Omaha
Mae Wood
United States Express Company
Platt
Bankers Conclude Sessions as Goulder Urges Subsidy
In Wapruington on October 18 bankers closed their meetings. Harvey D. Goulder of Cleveland, a maritime lawyer, spoke urging ship subsidy policy during the session.
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Wapruington
Harvey D. Goulder
Cleveland
Bursting Demand Drives Record US Bank Clearings
Nation's bank clearings for the week ended September 30 reach 2.547 billion dollars, up 25.8 percent from 1904, signaling strong financial activity. Rail orders surge with 175 thousand tons of steel and a China steel imports spike, while Puget Sound reports a major electrical apparatus and lumber filling order.
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Ieadelevent
Puget Gost
China
County Board Seeks Bids for Courthouse Lighting
County commissioners will advertise for electricity bids for the courthouse. City and Seattle Tacoma Power quotes differ. board favors the higher rate. Wirebunding by F P O'Donnell & Co bids 2200 dollars, Seattle Electric 2076. Rewiring needed due to 14 years of changes and fire insurance concerns. Board rejects paying city regular rate and notes 85 percent of county taxes paid by city works both ways. Lighting currently unsafe, dark passages risk escape. Friday meeting allocated 57 dollars to return a stranded one legged man to Lowell, Massachusetts, with promise to reimburse.
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Court House
Seattle-Tacoma Power Company
Seattle Electric Company
Seattle Tacoma Power Company
F. P. O'Donnell & Co
Seattle Electric Equipment Company
Sheriffs Office
Alaska
Seattle
Lowell
Mass
Solons Target Moore Over Hotel Property Assessment
James A. Moore appeared before the street committee on Thursday to protest the high assessment on the Washington hotel for the Second Avenue re grade. Chairman Mullen and other committee members allegedly seek revenge for his request of a streetcar franchise, pressuring him in the Second Avenue agreement.
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James A. Moore
Street Committee
Washington Hotel
Second Avenue
Mullen
Moore
Jacob Purth
Free trade for the Philippines urged by Senator Long
Senator Long from Kannag returns with Taft party and urges free trade for the Philippines. He spoke with the president noting the islands remain financially poor while tariffs on island products into the United States continue.
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Washington, D. C
Philippines
Long
Kannag
Taft Party
Naebleville Dedication Invitation For Dr Rust Monument
Mrs Horton Phelps has received an invitation to attend the dedication of a Naebleville Tennessee monument honoring the late Dr John O Rust former pastor of the First Baptist Church. The Stevens Relief Corps and friends will be hosted by Mrs Alma Humes at 211 Twenty third Friday afternoon. The semiannual First Presbyterian reception is Friday night with Rev M A Matthews assisted by Reva F L Forbes and Wallace Lee, two missionaries Reva S K Kirkwood and D M Davenport leading the informal program. The Feast of Tabernacle for Succoth services are Friday evening at Temple De Hireeh with Rabbi Joseph delivering the sermon “Hope Springs Eternal in the Human Breast.”
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Tenn
John O. Rust
Horton Phelps
Rust
First Baptist Church
Stevens Relief Corps
Alma Humes
First Presbyterian Church
M. A. Matthews
F. L. Forbes
Wallace Lee
Reva
K. Kirkwood
D. M. Davenport
Temple de Hireeh
Joseph
Bank Clearings Report for October 13 1906
Bank clearings show $1 606 227.00 on October 13 1906 versus $833 152.28 on October 13 1904, an increase of 673 085.71 over the same date last year. Total figures reflect the higher activity level and year over year growth in the banking sector.
Bartlett on Stand in Bennington Trial Rumor of Prosecution Role
In Vallejo Calif this morning Commander Bartlett continued testimony at the Young court martial session. An unverified rumor says Bartlett may join the prosecution as junior counsel, signaling possible sensational developments.
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Vallejo
Cal
F. W. Bartlett
Bartlett
Ordinance sought to curb heavy loads carried by city horses
Humane Officer Clarke urges an ordinance to regulate tonnage hauled by horses on city roads. He cites overloading of wagons with sand brick gravel and other materials, proposing weight based rules and yard measures to reduce abuse and protect the draught animals. He notes sharp shoeing worsens wear on asphalt and brick pavements.
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Clarke
Train Crew Identifies Suspect in Great Northern Robbery
L. T. Camp, known as the bandit cook, is in police custody amid rumors of a disorderly charge after a police round up. Train crew claim Camp was identified by the engineer and fireman as one of the bandits, though police doubtfully state no conclusive match has been made yet.
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L. T. Camp
Equitable Trustees Elect Kernan and Hadfield Directors
The Equitable trustees elected John B. Kernan of Utica and William Hadfield of Brooklyn as directors. They plan a circular to policy holders asking opinions on selecting directors from policy holders in December. In Chicago, attorney Edgar L. Masters sues for 1900 arguing the firm refused to pay $246 on a $2,000 policy. Masters claims the company cites a contract technicality and offers a loan of $296 at 6 percent.
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New York
The
Equitable
John B. Kernan
Utica
N. Y
William Hadfield
Brooklyn
Chicago
Edgar L. Mastera
Clarence Darrow
Money Cannot Buy Better Underwear and Butter Deals
An old newspaper fragment promotes men’s underwear at E N Brooke Co 1381 2nd Ave and butter from Panney Iowa Creamery 2 pounds at Cow Butter Store First and Pike Street. The ad blends two unrelated product pitches in a single column with period style promos.
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E. N. Brooke & Co
2Nd Ave
Fallen Idol Newton Dougherty Indicted for Embezzlement
Newton Dougherty, superintendent of Peoria schools and president of Peoria National Bank, has been indicted for embezzlement. Prosecutors accuse him of looting funds under his control, with about 200000 involved over the last three years. A bank clerk raised the initial suspicions, ending Dougherty’s respected status as a former leader of the National Educational association.
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Dougherty
Peoria
Peoria National Bank
Hoyle
National Educational Association
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