Ryan Refuses to Answer Questions in Insurance Probe
New York December 9 legislative committee investigating Ute insurance sector moved to press District Attorney William Teroma to prosecute Thomas F P Ryan financier owner of most of Equitable Life stock for refusing to answer. Ryan declined questions about Harriman and the shareholdings, citing his attorney Paw D Cravath. The exchange highlighted strained ties between Ryan and Harriman and the question of any shared stock or trust involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Legislative Committee
William Teroma
le Institute
Thomas FP. Ryan
Equitable Lite Assurance Gaviery
Ryan
EL Hoarri- Wun
Union Pacific and Sothern Wavifie
Mtorney
Paw D. Cravath
Ism
Armstrong
Lin Tole
Ryu
Lexs Ue
Hivrinian
Hyatt
Poltcol
Equitable Society
Darriman
Carriman
Harriman offHol
W Ward
Ryan Wire Prosecution and Stock Panic Fears
Ryan testified about stock purchases to avert a suspected market panic and preserve company solvency. He described plans for a perpetual trust and detailed how the board’s control might shift if the relative majority disagreed. National banking deposits and Chicago speeches by Porter and Dewey were noted in the era’s cabinet and social events.
Mitchell of Oregon Dead After Hemorrhages Following Extraction
Senator John Hipple Mitchell of Oregon died after hemorrhages caused by the extraction of four teeth. Born June 22, 1835, in Washington County Pennsylvania, he moved west in 1860, settled in Portland, and served in the U.S. Senate with terms from 1869, 1876, 1881, and 1901. His wife resides in Paris and a daughter wed into French nobility. A land fraud case and recent appeals frame part of his late career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renatol
John m. Michell
Oregon
John Hipple Mitchel
Washington County
Butler County
Portland
Wes
United States Senate
United States Supreme Court
Ssa
Wounds and arrests headline a chaotic Shipman area incident
A 16 year old girl, her lover, and two bystanders were involved in a shooting when the father confronted them at Shipman. The girl's father Belt shot at Miller and his daughter as they walked, wounding Belt and Belt’s wife, while Miller escaped with minor wounds. Earlier Miller and the girl had been reported missing from Shipman. In other items, antique dealer Bach was arrested in Weiner for purloining manuscripts, and Fulton County in Atlanta reports its first legal execution for cane-toule plies. other items note a proposed million-dollar memorial bridge and a French ambassador’s Chicago invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlinville
Shipman
Josie Telly
Sampel Miller
Beltz
Miller
Bella
Belt
St. Louis
Milley
Shipmina
Mie
Lin
Atlanta
Fulton County
Alice Moore
Woman Fiend Is Dead Governor Refuses Reprieve
Mary Mabel Rogers faced execution calmly at Windsor Vermont as Governor Bell denied a final reprieve. The drop occurred at 1:13 pm after a day of last appeals. Report notes she maintained nerve and received last rites from Father Delaney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Mary- Mabel Rogers
Drisnn
Ana
Mares. Rogers
Benning
Timon
Rogers
Wonan
Sue
Cntil
Bell
Death Row Stopwatch and the Tragic Court Battle
A detailed account recounts the execution of Trina, including the final walk to the drop and the moment of death, with notes on the governor's refusal to grant clemency despite appeals. The piece then shifts to Chicago philanthropy, describing Marshall Field leading a bid for options on most of South Manito Island near Lake Michigan to secure a rail terminal and land for development.
Voices Call Her To Jump From Steamer Kronaland
Miss Margaret Bristol of Hamilton Ontario, 18, attempted to leap from the Kronaland as the ship neared New York last Tuesday. Her parents, awaiting at the dock, reported no motive for the act. A sailor rescued her as she leaned over the rail, crying that voices from the sea called her. She remained under watch and appeared rational after reuniting with her parents.
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New York
Margaret Bristol
Hamilton
Nanumother
Tie Kyoonlind
De Witte Has Not Resigned Dispatches Change Tone
A St Petersburg dispatch dated December 7 says Count de Witte did not resign, contradicting a previous report. Other reports note officers killed by rebellious troops, with reserve officers barred from returning home and censorship on Minehurin messages. A later dispatch hints at optimism in government circles about ending the telegraph strike and passing the danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gondou
St. Petersburg
de Witte
Liarbin
Warsaw
Poland
Minehurin
Varsity to be Probed in Madison Assembly Probe
Madison December 9 Assemblyman Cleary introduces a resolution to appoint an eight member legislative committee to investigate University of Wisconsin business methods. The committee must report to the governor by November 4, 1906. The university has borrowed 225000 from the general fund to bridge until taxes arrive in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Assemblymin Cleary
State University
General Fund
Texes Cone
Tany
Tender Hearted Judge Sentences Murderer in Ind
William McWilliams, who pleaded guilty to murdering his wife and five children, was sentenced to death at Independence. The judge wept as he pronounced the sentence, calling the crime shocking in the state’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nes Moines
William McWilliams
Independence
McWilnms
I E State
Platt
Ore Shipments Suspended at St Paul Dock
Ore shipments from the St Paul dock are suspended for the season. The season total reached 1,250,400 tons, up 470,000 tons from last year, with no privileges granted for a murderer. In Vincennes Indiana Judge Cahill refused to allow Joseph Noering to travel to Fractaniville to alter his mother's funeral plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Escanaba
Miah
Dee
St. Paul
Vincennes
Ind
Cahh
Joseph Noreing
Flernan
Salty Chinese Editor At Immigration Conference
A San Francisco Chinese editor Poon Chew spoke at a National Civic Preservation immigration conference, arguing a century of civilization requires power before equal treatment. He warned China may build strength to be a great nation even at high cost, criticized assimilation objections, and noted opium harms and the economic value of sending goods rather than dollars abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bec
Atiess of
Ching
Poon Chew
San Francisco
Asiate Immierie
China
Americas
Notisa
United States
Chino
Immigration fears and a Chinese exclusion plea in a US paper
A reader argues that long residence and taxpaying loyalty should not trap Chinese immigrants or prevent mobility between nations. He warns US officials and calls for better inspectors, contending that Chinese exclusion harms progress and may provoke future conflict with China. He cites incidents of detention and deportation as examples and urges humane, principled policies. Also noted is a fatal freight wreck on the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern near Chillicothe with two dead and one severely injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
China
Niagara
United States
Sthduate
Yile University
Singapore
Chiniman
Chillicothe
Daltimore
Ohio
Southwestern
John Millen
Sansom
William Taylor Wher
Rexabel
Strike of Union Printers Affects Marton and Boston Papers
A union printers strike across Marton and Boston presses disrupts major publications. Newsrooms halt operations as three dates are set, with some papers like the Hinwapapers shifted to lighter output while others, including the Daily Express, publish limited editions.
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Marton
Tnion
Bee
Basten
Ivo
Trade Outlook and Market Movements Reported
Wholesale trade shows optimism for next season as heavy wares move well despite southern delays in cotton markets. Prices rise with Distill values up. but American failures this week reach 232, with 24 in Canada. United States Marshal Matthews removal cited. Bourke Cockran elected grand sachem of Tammany Hall. Cham berlain's Cough Remedy recommended for child croup symptoms.
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Ghrietmess-Saibu
Baye Dui
New York
Dee
R. G. Bon & Co
Tesa Ines
Avith
Dion
Andi
Lins
United States
Canada
Bourke Cookran
Grand Sachem
W. Bourke Cockrap
Tammany Hall
Illinois Central Excursion Rates and Destinations
Illinois Central ticket sale announces winter excursions to Hot Springs Arkansas Vicksburg Mississippi Gulfport Mississippi Hammond Louisiana and many Mississippi Florida Cuba Porto Rico Texas Mexico Arizona and California with limited time offers and extensions. Special fares include Chicago International Live Stock Exposition December 16 33 one fare plus 50 cents plus weekend rates within 150 miles and a certificate plan rate for state teachers association December 26 29. Details available from Illinois Central agents or H J Phelps division passenger agent Dubuque Iowa W L Buckley CP&T A.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Vickaburg
Mina
Gulfport
Mist
Hammond
Mississippi
Louwlalana
Florida
Cuba
Porto Rico
Texas
Mexico
Arizona
California
Chicago
Exposition
Des. Moines
Towa
Tate
Change of Time on Baltimore & Ohio Limited
Change of schedule for the Royal Blue Limited begins Sunday November 19. Train No and service from Grand Central Chicago departs 6 00 p m instead of 2 80 p m and reaches Pittsburg 6 96 a m Washington 4 40 p m Baltimore 4 50 p m Philadelphia 8 19 p m New York 10 40 p m. Old schedule cut by one hour thirty minutes. No excess fare on this limited train. Other trains unchanged. Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia stopovers up to ten days on all first class through tickets.
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Royal Blue Limited
Grand Central
Chicago
Pitts Dura
Weakington
Baltimore
Philadelpia
New York
Anne
Washington
Philadelphia
Illinois Central Train Schedule North and East Bound
Illinois Central timetable lists multiple east bound and north bound trains with departure and arrival times. Notable services include Chicago Limited at 12:20 am, Chicago Express at 2:28 pm, Dubuque accommodations at 7:20 am, Fort Dodge and Dubuque Express at 6:20 pm, and Chicago stock trains around 10:40 am. Northbound services feature Albert Lea and St Paul lines with several arrivals, while Chicago sleeper services depart Waterloo at 6:10 pm reaching Chicago by 7:30 am. All trains run daily except those marked and Sunday suspensions noted.
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Chicago Limited
Chicago Express
Chicago Fixpress
Paul
Chi. Lim
Dubuque Accom
Fort Dodge
Dubuque Express
Chicago
Omaha
Sioux City
Ft. Dodge
Dubuque
Waterloo
Fort Dadge
North Bound
St. Paul
Albert Lea
Albert Leagud
St. Paul Wepress
St Paul
Right Road to Chicago and Beyond on C R L Railway
Cedar Rapids Division promotes the Right Road to Chicago Omaha St Louis Denver Memphis Colorado Springs Peoria Fort Worth St Joseph Paul Kansas City Minneapolis and more. Halt bound No 20 Chicago and St Louis Limited stops only at important points daily. No 46 Chicago and Burlington passenger ex Sunday. No 8 St Louis Mail and Express stops at important points. No 19 Twin City Limited daily except Sunday. No 58 Fast Freight carries passengers between staffed stations daily. 12 60 mi No 71 Way Freight Sunday schedule listed.
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Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Omaha
St Louis
Denver
Memphis
Colorado
Peoria
Fort Worth
Twin City - Limited
Dally
Breight
Cc G. W. Railway
St Joe
KG. Limited
KG Fail
Kansas East
Dea Moinea
Way Eaat Aide
Chi
St.Paul
Twin City
Oni
Oelwein
Dall
Sunda
Waterloo Cedar Falls lines link to western routes
The report lists connections from Waterloo and Cedar Falls to major western lines. No. 61 joins Denver Junction with C. G. W. No. 2 toward Omaha, No. 55 reaches Waverly with C. G. W. No. 9 toward the west, No. 52 connects at Waverly for western C. G. W. Ry. service, and No. 36 at Waverly links to Fort Dodge.
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Denver
Waverly
Fort Dodge
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Bajks
Commlittes
Hyde
Ryan Wire
Equitable
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Rush
Thedas
Soustor Armstrong
Het
Jerome Wih
Nyar
Fiex
Bhaw
Bhay
Dewey and Portér
Nic
Horace Parter
Wrance
Auditoriua
Admiral Dewey
Mitchell
Vortland, Gre
Toim Tl. Mitchell
Weiner
Woltmig Bach
Hach
Jusserand
M. Tuaserad
Oshkash
Vincennia Vierso
Josey Iverson
Belleville
Meddington
Mary-Mabel
Battera Ag Stic
Mrs. Rogers
Theaa
Trina
Exer
Lnter
Vermont
Atlantic
Manchura
Wisconsin
Clay City
Henry W. Crist
Lewis Township
Mendota
TitDee
Potter Bros.’ Dry Goons
Milwaukee
Whlinik Murphy
Comnon Council
Front
Davis
Glonwin, Mich
Thomas Ryan
AH Sin
National Civic Federation
SALTY
Ruffie
Attica
T R. Matthews
District of Nebraska
Richards & Comstock
Ilegally
Chamberlain
Wil Drugaluts
Ill
Iiliois Central
Folinwa
InBio
Fara
Seskera
Dny Minois
H. J. Phelps
Dubuque, Towa
W. L. Buckley
CP &T
Baltimore & Ohio
Illinois Central
C.r.lop
Cedar Falls
Regeseee
Glasgow
Denger
Bos
Waterlooth
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