Resignation Ends McCall Era as Hamilton Funds Questioned
Mr Vandiver states his demands led to McCall and Perkins resignations and calls for return of misused funds while reorganization of the financial committee is sought. He notes potential suit to recover funds and a suspension order from November 8 may be vacated if conditions are met. He will consult with attorneys before a final announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCall and Perkins
Financial Committee
New York
McCall Resigns as New York Life President
John A. McCall tendered and had accepted his resignation as president of the New York Life Insurance Company at a trustees meeting. Alexander E. Orr was elected to succeed him at a salary of 60 000 dollars annually.
McCall Faces Board Over 235000 Linked to Hamilton
New York Life president John A. McCall has paid 235000 advanced to Andrew Hamilton yet not accounted for. A fellow director received 85000 and a 150000 note, sparking a board meeting and possible resignation. Alexander E. Orr and others named as temporary or potential successors amid funding questions.
Grover Cleveland Named Referee in Rebating Pact
New York January 3 Abolition of rebating on premiums agreed by New York Life Equitable Life and Mutual Life. Cleveland appointed referee to decide disputes with salary 12000 a year paid by all three firms. Rebating will lead to dismissal. reform aims to lower first year premiums with broad company cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Life Insurance Company
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Thomas B. Reed
Paul Morton
To Vacate Suspension Order in McCall Resignation
Jefferson City reports the resignation of John A. McCall from the presidency of New York Life, conveyed as Superintendent Vandiver informs of the move and notes actions related to an insurance suspension order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Vandiver
John A. McCall
New York Life
Miss Blair Hosts Tuesday Grand Club Meeting
Miss Irene Blair acted as hostess for the Tuesday Grand club yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Paul Huckins won the club prize and Mrs. Stanley Hill of St. Louis received the guest prize. After the game Miss Blair served frozen egg nogg cake and coffee. Mrs. Nelson Smith will entertain the club on Thursday.
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Irene Blair
Paul Huckins
Stanley Hill
St. Louis
Miss Blair
Nelson Smith
Fierce Fighting Reported in Santo Domingo
Reports from Santo Domingo say Morales the fugitive president and General Rodriguez attacked Porto Plata Tuesday morning. After a seven hour fight with bayonets and swords the besieged retreated. Rebels mass outside the city and local troops face fire from Morales' adherents on rooftops.
State Senate Mulls Resignation Call for U S Senator
New York state senate considers resolutions demanding the U S senator relinquish his seat. The actions reflect mounting pressure from legislators to resign amid controversy.
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State Senate OF
New York
U. S S
Senator DepewCalled to Resign Over Equitable Exposures
Albany January 3 Senator Depew faced a resolution from Senator Brackett demanding his immediate resignation. The measure cites years of relations with Equitable Life and says recent disclosures have eroded public confidence in his ability to represent the people in the United States Senate.
New French Army Law In Force
Aris Jan 5 report says the new French army law shortens active service from three to two years and requires all Frenchmen to serve with no exemptions for widows’ sons or breadwinners. Dependents receive state aid, auxiliary service expands, and cadet pupils must serve before studies. Aims for equal duty but may slightly cut peace-time numbers.
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Aris
Blizzard Heading Toward Seda Lia From Midwest Reports
A snow storm that struck Seda lia this morning is described as general. Telegraphed reports and Kansas City dispatches indicate a blizzard is headed this way with lighter accumulations in Seda lia but forecasts of heavy snow tonight. Des Moines reports six inches of snow in Iowa. Kansas City notes heavy snow in eastern Missouri today.
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Sedalia
Kansas City
the Sentinel
Scripps-McRae Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Missouri
In Bed Forty Five Years Ends For Edward Boyer
Edward L Boyer of Allentown Pa died after forty five years bedridden due to rheumatic attack that progressed to locomotor ataxia The 61 year old man known to physicians as a specimen of ossification lost nearly all sensation pain Though blind in recent years his memory remained sharp recognizing voices and recalling birth dates of about 200 friends He died from pneumonia after a cold burial was held yesterday.
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Boyer
Wisconsin Cheesemakers Hold Largest Convention Yet
The Wisconsin Cheesemakers Association opens its annual three day convention at the Republican House in Milwaukee with welcomes from R B Watrous and W B Thomas and an address by E S Aderhold. Papers on cheese making and dairy topics are read and two meetings are scheduled this afternoon. An exhibit of various cheeses is on display.
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R. B. Watrous
W. B. Thomas
Sheboygan Falls
E. S. Aderhold
Neenah
Blizzard, freezing storm across lakes to Tennessee
A blizzard blankets the head of the lakes while Memphis reports a separate weather note. An inch and a half of rain drenched Tennessee and Arkansas during the night, shaping a volatile weekend forecast.
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Memphis
Tenn
Tenessee
Arkansas
Blizzard rages across western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota
A fierce blizzard swept western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota, shaping conditions and prompting weather advisories as locals endured heavy snowfall and strong winds.
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la Crosse
Wis
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Civil service examinations held nationwide for multiple vacancies
The United States civil service commission conducted exams in St Paul Brooklyn Vancouver Barracks Fort Mojave and Chamberlain to fill posts including lithographer electrician male industrial teacher and related industrial farmer positions with salaries ranging from 600 to 1 000 per year. Applicants number high for the electrician role at Vancouver Barracks.
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St. Paul, Minn
United States Civil Service Commission
Bureau of Forestry
Department of Agriculture
Brooklyn
N. Y
Quartermaster’s Department
Vancouver Barracks
Wash
Fort Mojave
Ariz
Chamberlain
S. C
Indian Service
Minors Barred: Budweiser Hotel Proprietor Arrested
John L. Buckley owner of the Budweiser hotel and bar was arrested Tuesday afternoon for permitting minors to play pool and billiards in his Osage street parlors. He was arraigned before Justice W. E. Conner with a hearing set for Friday morning. A woman’s complaint prompted the action, and Constable Chaney vows to enforce the law regardless of the establishment.
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John L. Buckley
Budweiser Hotel
Osage Street
Court of Justice
W. E. Conner
Chaney
Burial of Mrs Payne in St Louis to city cemetery
The remains of Mrs. Mary Payne, who died Sunday in St. Louis, arrived by Missouri Pacific train No. 5 and were taken to her daughter Mrs. Ben Gorrell for a 3 PM funeral officiated by Rev. A. B. Appleby. Interment followed at the city cemetery with pallbearers A. W. Herman, John Rector, Ed McCoy, Joe Bowers, Alexander Mason, and W. A. Snider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Payne
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Ben Gorrell
A. B. Appleby
Fifth Street M. E
South
Messrs
A. W. Herman
John Rector
Ed McCoy
Joe Bowers
Alexander Mason
W. A. Snider
Nation Suffered Losses Totaling One Billion Dollars
A Russian financial expert from St. Petersburg estimates direct losses in Russia from recent internal disturbances at 175,000,000 dollars. He cites $50,000,000 for the Baku fire, $25,000,000 for Port Odessa damage, $20,000,000 in factories destroyed, and $30,000,000 in sixty plundered towns, with armament losses at $25,000,000. The rest includes reduced railway returns, wages losses, capital abroad, and emigration gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baku
Odessa
Practical Teaching For Farmers Opens Winter School
Hartford Conn Jan 3 The winter school of special courses for farmers organized by the Connecticut agricultural college opened with large attendance. Courses of ten days six weeks and twelve weeks accommodate busy students with no exam required. Admission needs only good character and serious purpose. Tuition is free and courses cover creamery dairy pomology poultry raising and more for farmers and stock breeders.
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Hartford
Conn
Connecticut Agricultural College
Stimsa
Are They Married David Stone and Mana Hall Deny Wedding Report
A circulated marriage rumor links drug clerk David Stone to teacher Mana Hall at Broadway School. Stone and Hall deny any marriage, stating the reports are false. Authorities show no license on record in Pettis County, and the couple were away camping on the Lamine river when the supposed ceremony would have occurred. Hall resigned citing ill health and sought treatment in St. Louis, while Stone was away in Chamois.
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Sentinel
Stone
Miss Hail
Jennie Hail
Miss Mann
Pettis County Recorder’s Office
Lamine
Clifton City
Boonville
St. Louis
Mr. Stone
Miss Hall
Chamois
Missouri
Proposal to merge Women’s Christian Associations in Chicago
At the annual Young Women’s Christian Association meeting in Chicago the key item is the proposed merger with the Women’s Christian Association. The two bodies, formed after a 1894 split, would join to boost effectiveness and expand their work.
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Chicago
Young Women’s Christian Association
Women's Christian Association
Young Association
Strangers Ordered to Leave Sedalia by Magistrate
A quartet of strangers, detained by police, were arraigned before Magistrate Truxel and ordered to leave Sedalia at once. No fines were imposed, but repeat offenses will incur heavy fines and hard labor. Chief Love directs staff to arrest vagrants and ensure departure.
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Truxel
Love
Sedalia
May Run for Postmaster Seeks Silent Start
Captain John M. Glenn, current postmaster, undecided on running again. He hinted he will likely join the race, waiting to gauge the political climate. His term ends April 1 with an appointment expected in about sixty days. Meanwhile E. E. Codding C. E. Baker Harry Moore Hugh Stephens and Louie Ritchie work quietly to influence.
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John M. Glenn
Glenn
E. E. Codding
C. E. Baker
Harry Moore
Hugh Stephens
Louie Ritchie
Harris New Year Party at La Monte Home
Mr and Mrs F R Harris of La Monte entertained a group of friends with a New Year's party Monday evening at their South Main street home. Various amusements were enjoyed and dainty refreshments were served.
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F. R. Harris
Lamonte
South Main Street
Mr Daugherty Celebrates 34th Birthday With Friends
Circuit Clerk Charles W. Daugherty turns 34 today and hosts a dinner with guests including Isaac and J W Warren and B F Warren, Mrs Gresham and daughter from Kansas City, Dr W J Ferguson, Emmett Dugan, and Miss Nettie Kennedy.
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Charles W. Daugherty
Messrs
Mesdames
Isaac Warren
J. W. Warren
B. F. Warren
Gresham
Rufus Shaeffer
Kansas City
W. J. Ferguson
Emmett Dugan
Nettie Kennedy
Chorus Practice By Ladies' Musical Club At Court House
The Ladies' Musical club met in the court house rest rooms for chorus practice this morning. The next meeting is Wednesday January 10 with a program featuring selections from Tannhauser.
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Ladies’ Musical Club
Court House
Tannhauser
Cotton Planters Convene to Elect Southern Cotton Growers Leaders
Atlanta January 3 delegates elected by Georgia cotton planters meet at the state capitol to choose the executive committee of the Southern Cotton Growers Association. The committee will meet January 10 at Hot Springs Arkansas to plan the coming season. President Harris Jordan expects re election of the present president and secretary.
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Hot Springs
New Orleans
South
Southern Cotton Association
Cotton Association
Atlanta
Southern Cotton Growers’ Association
State Capitol
Ark
Harris Jordan
Acre
Pump Ready for Shipment to Flat Creek Plant
Local Water and Light officers report the new pump ordered for the Flat Creek plant will ship next Friday or Saturday.
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The
Water and Light Company
Flat Creek
Taken to Industrial School for Girls
Sheriff Sprecher departed for Chillicothe Missouri with Letha Leffler in custody after the court ordered her to be sent to the Girls' Industrial School there.
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Sprecher
Chillicothe, Mo
Letha Leffler
Girls’ Industrial School
December Fee Bills Approved by County Court
The county court today approved the December fee bills totaling 1126 dollars and 2 cents.
Reform Bills Introduced as New York Legislature Opens
The New York Legislature began its new session amid a deluge of reform measures. Lawmakers pushed bills on governance with several proposals aimed at improving transparency and efficiency.
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New York
One to Regulate Campaigns and NYC Utilities
After the governor's message the legislature received reform bills. A measure would let New York City buy construct and maintain gas and electric plants and street railways paid for by public service certificates. A ballot reform bill would place election officials under civil service and regulate campaign contributions and spending.
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New York City
Resuming Fraud Case Trial In Greensboro
The special term of Judge Boyd's court opens to try ex Revenue Officer George W. Samuels on forgery conspiracy and making false reports in office. The trial was halted previously due to District Attorney Helton’s illness and is expected to last several days with sensational testimony anticipated.
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Helton
Epidemic Rages in Para Brazil with Smallpox and Fever
Consul Ayme reports Para Brazil is struck by a smallpox and yellow fever epidemic. By Jan. 5 there were 557 smallpox cases and 111 yellow fever cases, according to the Scripps McRae dispatch from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Washington
Para
Brazil
Consul Ayme
Daylight assault shocks Dayton with missing suspect
Clara Fisher, 16, on her way to work in Dayton, was assaulted in daylight. She regained consciousness after being dragged under a viaduct and escaped to raise the alarm. No clue to the attacker exists at this time.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Dayton, O
Clara Fisher
Train Crash Injures Twelve on Milwaukee Road Stock Train
In Chicago six men and twelve total injured when a locomotive telescopes a caboose on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul stock train. Affected workers transported to hospital for treatment.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Choicago
Turner Sues Missouri Pacific for Right of Way Take
C L Turner and wife Bertner sue Missouri Pacific Railway through Shain Barnett in circuit court for 1740 dollars. They claim 2.4 acres were taken for a right of way to serve the state fairgrounds railroad track.
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C. L. Turner
Bert
Attorve Shain & Barnett
Missourific Railway Company
Stafair Grounds
Caledonia Tragedy Ends After Suspect's Suicide
In Caledonia Minnesota Ned Sty er shot his girlfriend then wounded her mother and sister before killing himself. He died during the night in the aftermath of the incident reported January 3.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Caledonia, Minn
Ned Styer
Knights of Security Lodge Social Planned in Hoffman Hall
Progressive council No. 1164 Knights and Ladies of Security announce a social next Tuesday evening in Hoffman hall on East Fifth street with an excellent program prepared.
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Progressive Council No. 1164
Knights and Ladies of Security
Hoffman Hall
East Fifth Street
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McCall
Hamilton
John A
New York Life In
Surance Company
Alexander E. Orr
Cial
New York Life Insur
Ance Company
Andrew
Orr
John Claflin
Norman B. Ream
Hiram R. Steele
Mr. Cleveland
Santo Domingo
Kingston
Jamaica
Morales
Depew
Ane
Scripps-McRae Iress Association
Albany, N. Y
Tion
Senator Brackett
Tween
Equitable Life and Depew
Represent the People
United
Senate
France
Seda
Grim Monster
Edward Boyer
Allentown, Pa
Edward L
Milwaukee
Cheesemakers’ Association
Publican House
Duluth
Minn
Civil Service Examinations
Payne
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Mate
Russia
Dave Stone
Miss Mana Hall
David Stone
Mana Hall
Broadway
Postmaster
MR. Daugherty
Cotton Planters Organizing
Ernor
Legis
York City
Tain Gas
Cials
Civil Service
Corrupt Practices Act
Tures
Greensboro
N. C
Spe
Boyd
George
W. Samuels
South American
Republic
M. & ST. P. Railway
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