Real Estate Trust Company Crashes in Philadelphia
The Real Estate Trust Company of Philadelphia closes its doors after failing to meet urgent claims. Liabilities reach about 10 million against quick assets of 3.5 million with 8 million in doubtful collateral. Receiver George K. Earle Jr. seeks a plan to protect depositors as details of President Frank K. Hipple's loans to Adolph Segal emerge amid questions of security and Hipple's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Real Estate Trust Company
Philadelphia
Presbyterian Church
Frank K. Hipple
Adolph Segal
Clearing House Association
George K. Earle, Jr
Finance Company of Pennsylvania
Hipple
General Assembly of the
United States
Franklin National Bank
General Assembly
Segal
Cuban Revolution Draws Wide Attention As Crisis Deepens
The Cuban conflict prompts President Palma to offer a 30 day amnesty while preparing to expand the army. Insurgent leader Pino Guerra rejects compromised settlement and calls for U S mediation on fair elections. Public anxiety grows over potential American intervention and the bloodshed ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faustino
Pino) Guerra
Palma
Pinar del Rio
Guerra
Liberal Party
Associated Press
Pino Guerra
United States
Roosevelt
Cuba
Senor Palma
Junta
Repu
Rose Named Chairman of Nebraska Republican Campaign
Republican candidates for Nebraska offices and the state central committee met at the Lindell hotel to select officers. William B. Rose of Lincoln was chosen chairman with Will Hayward of Nebraska City as vice chairman Clark E. Perkins of St Paul accepted as secretary and Charles E Morgen of Omaha as treasurer. Byron Clark of Plattsmouth and J C Pettijohn of Valentine resigned and Orlando Tefft was elected to fill the Clark vacancy. Headquarters will stay in Lincoln.
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Nebraska
State Central Committee
Lindell Hotel
William B. Rose
Lincoln
Will
Messrs. Rose
Hayward
Clark E. Perkins
St. Paul
Mr. Perkins
Byron Clark
Plattsmouth
J. C. Pettijohn
Valentine
Orlando Tefft
Clark
State Committee
Grand Jury Indicts Standard Oil and NYC Railroad
Federal grand jury in the Western District of New York at Jamestown indicts Standard Oil and the New York Central Railroad for violations of interstate law by giving and accepting special shipment rates on oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western District of
New York
Jamestown
Standard Oil Company
New York Central Railroad Company
Expansion Shown in Trade Imports Rise in July
The July imports reached 102,586,797 dollars versus 84,512,606 dollars in July 1905, while July exports totaled 111,551,415 dollars against 107,930,421 dollars a year earlier. Seven month totals for 1906 show imports at 739,946,127 dollars and exports at 960,394,143 dollars, up from 674,454,040 and 848,899,440 dollars in 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce and Labor
Letter to the Editor Corrects White House History
A reader disputes a published piece on the White House facts. They state the first occupant was John Adams in 1800, not Madison in 1809, and note the mansion began in 1792, burned in 1814 and rebuilt in 1818. They argue white lead and linseed oil, not canned paint, were used. They urge accuracy in historical writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Madison
Adams
How to Put On Gloves and Alum Baking Powder Belief
Instructions on putting on gloves emphasize careful handling to avoid pinching and proper placement of fingers and thumb. A report by Dr Herman Reinbold defends alum baking powder as wholesome in proper quantities and notes Missouri repealed a law banning its manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Reinbold
State of
Missouri
His Only Concern
A well known New York bar member tells John G. Carlisle that the supreme court overruled him in Mullins versus Jenkinson but Carlisle need feel no concern about his reputation. He replies he is only concerned for the reputation of the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John G. Carlisle
Carlisle
Supreme Court
Mullins
Jenkinson
Harper's Weekly
Cuba Plans Immigrant Incentive Program
The Cuban congress approved $1,000,000 to lure immigrants from Europe and the Canary Islands. The plan includes paying passage for emigrants from homes and bringing field workers from Sweden Norway Denmark and Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Europe
Canary Islands
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Italy
Handkerchiefs Date From 1743 At Paisley
In 1743 Paisley produced the first pocket handkerchiefs used today. The note marks the origin of a practice that became a common daily accessory with a distinct Paisley manufacturing link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paisley
Extraordinary Defiance Starch Sale Demonstrates Value
An article note claims Defiance Starch offers more starch per package than competitors for the same price, convincing customers with its superior quantity and overall satisfaction.
Boundary Survey Starts From Yakutat Expedition
Fremont Morse and L Netland head the Alaskan boundary commission with nine men each to survey a boundary strip. The crews will proceed from Yakutat to map the frontier area as part of the ongoing boundary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Morse
L. Netland
Alaskan Boundary Commission
Yakub At Bay
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad
Vintage ad claiming life is never a burden to a woman who bears age well. Promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething gums and wind colic relief.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
A historical ad describes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments including wandering pains and heavy monthly bleeding. It mentions Mrs. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts offering free advice for twenty five years and includes a testimonial about tumor removal after using the medicine.
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Lydia Einkham
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkhalm
Peared
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pink—ree
Fannie D. Fox
Faceless Dye and Economic Road to Wealth Adage
A fragmented ad style item promotes an economy phrase linking Putna Faceless Dye to wealth. It notes missed opportunities and a cigar motto from Lewis' Factory Teoria. The piece includes a quip about favorites not guaranteeing wins.
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Putna
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W. B. Rose
Paul
Charles E. Morgen
Omaha
eHonoRs
Dodds
Adel
Heu Pe Felager
Lewis
Peoria, Ill
Cupid
Lydia E. Pink
Lydia E. Pinkham
Enem
Saiser
Box W.K. LaCrosse
Wia
Lewis’ Factory
Teoria
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame
Indiana
Paca
Good Health
Good Health Publishing Company
Battle Creek
Mich
R. Paxton CO
Boston
Mase
Neat Railroad
Ritiena P. Lockwood
San Antonio
Texas
Defiance Starch Company
Omaha, Neb
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