Report on New York Life findings calls for resignations
A morning paper cites a drastic state insurance investigation report by commissioners from Tennessee Minnesota Nebraska Wisconsin and Kentucky into the New York Life Insurance Company. It states officials must resign unless demands are met and the company may be forced to quit business in affected states. The final report reportedly differs from an earlier milder draft with Host and Pierce pushing for a harsher revision.
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New York
Insurance ‘Commissioners
Tennessee
Minnesota
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Kentucky
New York Life
Host
Sin
Pierce
Examiners Report On Joint New York Life Probe
Examiners and accountants from Wisconsin Minnesota Kentucky Tennessee and Nebraska completed a four month joint inquiry into New York Life Insurance Company. The insurers covered $35 in expenses with each examiner earning $30 daily plus $5 daily for incidental costs. A subcommittee also spent five weeks in Paris at the company’s expense.
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New York
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Kentucky
Ten
Nebraska
New York Life Insurance Company
New York Life Inra
Paris
Cmpany
Earl of Aberdeen Returns as Lord Lieutenant to Dublin
Dublin honors the Earl of Aberdeen returning as lord lieutenant. The state entry mirrors his first term twenty years ago with a grand procession, army escort, and crowds cheering in the streets. The Countess of Aberdeen attends and engages with Irish Industry supporters amid bands and salutes.
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Dublin
Earl of Aberdeen
Ireland
Lord Leutenant
Lord Grenfell
Plans for Harper Memorial Library at University of Chicago
Trustees accepted plans for the 1. liam Rainey Harper Memorial Library. Construction will start soon under university architects. The six story building will rise to a 250 foot tower facing the Midway Plaisance and be the largest of its kind.
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Liam Rainey Harper
University of Chicgo
Univrsity Architects
Vanity their undoing Le tish leaders photographed in uniform
In St. Petersburg on February 5 vanity aided authorities as Let tish revolutionary leaders photographed in uniform were captured. The images were found after groups stored their outfits, allowing the government to identify, locate, and court martial the accused.
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St. Petersburg
Senator Heyburn Faces Possible Appendicitis Operation
Washington reports Senator Heyburn of Idaho is suffering an attack of appendicitis. His condition remains serious and it may be necessary for an operation to be performed.
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Washington
Heyburn
Idaho
Esch Advocates Measure Against Railroad Discrimination
Esch argued Congress has plenary power over interstate commerce and should curb railroads to aid the public. He criticized rebates and terminal charges, warned of government ownership, and analyzed express company rates versus rail freight costs.
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Congress
Esch
Wis
America
Mr. Esch
McCall
Commission
Four Die in Fire at Prentice Wisconsin Home
Early February 5 in Prentice Wisconsin a lamp caused a blaze at the Stewart residence. Mrs Stewart escaped with burns but the newborn and two older children plus Grant Stewart died in the fire amid a biting cold wind and blowing snow. The Prentice fire department saved the surrounding block.
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Prentice
Wis
Grant Stewart
Stewart
Prentice Fire Department
Morocco Conference Agenda Expands Ports Fund and Duties
In Algeciras on February 5, delegates agreed in principle to raise Moroccan customs duties and create a port improvement fund funded from customs receipts. Proposals were adopted ad referendum with objections to the hike. Berlin notes Germany now views the conference outcome more positively, seeing progress on arms smuggling and taxation and hopeful signs for police administration talks.
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Algeciras
Spain
Morocco
Berlin
Germany
Foreign Office
Wheat futures mixed as markets show small gains
Wheat prices in Minneapolis for February 3 show May at 84 cents and July around 85 to 85 3/4 cents, with No 1 Northern terms, while Duluth reports No 1 Northern at 82 to 84 1/2 cents. Flax futures quoted for May July Sept and October range from 1.16 to 1.20 dollars with movement on track.
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Minneapolis
Duluth
Northern
Nsrhen
Susc
Market Quotes Chicago Wheat Corn and Live Stock Prices
Chicago market notes show May wheat at 85 85 and 3/4 cents, July at 88 3/4, May corn 41 1/2 and July 44 1/4 cents, May oats 95 1/4 and July 29 1/4 cents. May pork $14.67 and July $14.77. Cash flax at Northwestern $1.16 and Southwest $1.10 May $1.18. Butter prices: Creameries 18 25 1/? cents, dairies 18 23 cents. Eggs 15 cents. Poultry prices: turkeys 14 1/2 cents, chickens 11 1/2 to 12 cents, springs 1 cent.
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Chicago
Northwestern
Southwestern
Chicago Livestock Prices February First Week Report
Chicago stockyards report with cattle, hogs, and sheep pricing. Cattle ranges include cows and heifers from 1.40 to 7.75 with prime steers around 5.30 to 6.25. Hogs show mixed and butchers around 5.65 to 5.95, lambs and yearlings at 5.50 to 7.50.
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Chicago
Disaster Feared as West Indies Communication Interruption Alarmed
Alarm spreads after disruption halts transmission with the West Indies heightening fears of broader disaster. Officials caution on potential impact to trade travel and daily life while seeking restoration and explanations.
Mont Pelee Catastrophe Recalled Panamanian Report
A Panama dispatch says Buena Ventura destroyed by a tidal disturbance caused by earthquakes. Cables to Jamaica and Porto Rico are down. Mont Pelee and neighboring eruptions are linked to the telegraph breaks. Wireless service remains in Porto Rico. many Caribbean islands are cut off.
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New York
Herald From
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Buena Ventura
Porto Rico
Mont Pelee
Martinique
Soufriere
St. Vincent
George Clapperton
Commercial
Jamaica
St. Thomas
Santa Cruz
Antigua
St. Kitts
Montserrat
Nevis
Dominica
St. Lucia
Barbados
Grenada
Tobago
Trinidad
Divorce Suit May Follow In Paris High Society
The Countess de Cas tellane formerly Miss Anna Gould plans to sue Count Boni for divorce after a dramatic departure from the Castellane residence. She was missing for five days and was later said to have stayed at a Place Vendome hotel though the management denies it. The Count has also been away from home as he searches for involved parties who remain in seclusion.
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Paris
Countess de Castellane
Anna Gould
Count Boni
Castellane
New York
Miss Gould
Pep
Place Vendome
UMWA Board Weighs Strike Fate Amid Optimism
Indianapolis February 5 The United Mine Workers national executive board met behind locked doors as optimism grew that a general strike set for April 1 could be averted. Leaders cited 620 000 miners in regular districts and 150 000 West Virginia nonunion miners as potential factors in the dispute.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Mitchell
West Virginia
National Executive Board
Hotel gambling indictment shocks Chicago hotels
Seven hotelkeepers and three hotel managers were indicted for keeping a common gambling house. The Sherman House Morrison hotel McCoy's Hotel Hotel St Ely Windsor Clifton Kaiserhoff and Punt's were named. Witnesses charged police approval of gambling in these establishments.
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Chicago
Sherman House
Morrison Hotel
McCoy’s Hotel
Hotel St. Ely
Windsor
Clifton
Kaiserhoff
Punt’s
Prisoners Escape from Sheriff During Sleep in Rail Car
Two prisoners Charles Fraker and Arthur Wiley, under two years for assault, escaped from Sheriff Charles Taylor while he slept in a passenger coach on a Dwight sidetrack. They were handcuffed together.
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Bloomington
Ill
Charles Fraker
Arthur Willey
Joliet
Charles Taylor
Dwight
Gympathetic Strike Ordered By Central Federated Union
A 1906 report states that several unions agreed to strike on February 15 in solidarity with the housesmiths. The Central Federated union warned that any member union failing to support the housesmiths would be expelled. The pledge bars members from working with nonunion workers replacing strikers. Secretary Ernest Bohm explained the policy prevents unionists from laboring with nonunion replacements.
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Hoksésmiths
Central Federated Union
Ernest Bohm
Watchman Courageous Saves Harlem River Scow Fire
The government drill scow Hudson carrying about 500 pounds of dynamite caught fire in the Harlem river near Central Bridge at One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Street. Watchman Abraham C. Quinn stayed aboard and threw most of the explosive overboard, preventing major damage. Firemen stopped the flames. the scow sank after burning.
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New York
Hudson
Abraham C. Quinn
Harlem River
Central Bridge
One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Street
Court Official Accused Linn of Chicago Indictments
John A. Linn long time clerk of the Cook County superior court is indicted on larceny embezzlement and forgery charges. Twenty five indictments allege thefts ranging from 100 to 1850 county warrants forgery conspiracies and withholding records to defraud the county. Frank J. Chaiser named in a conspiracy charge.
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Chicago
John A. Linn
Superior Court
Cook County
Linn
Frank J. Chaiser
Chaiser
Artificial Lamb Chop Sparks Food Law Debate
In Washington on February 5, a fake lamb chop crafted from questionable neck meat and a reused bone was found in Dr. Wiley’s home. The display underscores calls for stricter pure food regulations and consumer protection.
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Washington
Dr. Wiley
Chemical Bureau
Agricultural Department
Oishi defends British army reform aim in Diet debate
Tokio reports M Oishi leader of the Progressive party told War Minister Terauchi he had no offense in raising the issue of strengthening the British army under article VII. He said his motive was to aid a noble ally in a difficult but indispensable reform, believing external stimulus helps progress.
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Tokio
M. Oishi
Progressive Party
Diet
Terauchi
General Frederick D Grant Promoted to Major General
The president selected Brigadier General Frederick D Grant commanding the department of the East at Governors Island New York to be promoted to major general to fill the vacancy created by Major General Sumner's retirement.
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Washington
Frederick D. Grant
Department of the East
Governors Island
N. Y
Sumner
Isthmian Commission Recommends Eighty Five Foot Lock Canal
The Isthmian Canal Commission submitted its report to Secretary Taft, endorsing an eighty five foot lock canal. The board of engineers mostly favored sea level, with Rear Admiral Endicott the sole dissenting naval member, aligning with the majority on sea level. Taft will convey views to the president.
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Washington
Isthmian Canal Commission
Aas
Taft
Board of Engineers
Endicott
Reprimand Publicly Issued for Bennington Incident
Secretary Bonaparte publicly released a reprimand to Commander Lucien Young, commander of the Bennington during the boiler explosion last summer. The court martial found him remiss in duty for failing to sign the Bennington’s smooth steam log.
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Washington
Bonaparte
Lucien Young
Bennington
Young
Navy
Moody and Wilkie arrive in Chicago for packers trial
Attorney General William H Moody and Secret Service Chief John E Wilkie arrived separately in Chicago and said they came to attend the packers trial. Moody noted the beef case is vital to the government and planned a long conference with District Attorney Morrison.
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Chicago
William H. Moody
Secret Service
John E. Wilkie
Moody
Morrison
Stops Grain Shipments From New York to Hamburg
New York brokers report a rate cut on heavy grain shipments to Hamburg to 12 1 2 cents for late February loading, despite no volume engagement. They note the German tariff taking effect March 1 will heavily restrict American grain imports, suggesting little grain will reach Germany in the coming weeks.
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New York
Hamburg
Germany
Durffiz
Lady Strathcona Donation to Aid Unemployed
Lady Strathcona and Mount Royal wife of the Canadian high commissioner donates 52500 to Queen Alexandra fund for unemployed. Of the sum 47500 will be used to aid emigration to Canada for deserving working men and their families.
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London
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