Railroad Magnate Executes Control Battle Over Equitable
Thomas F. Ryan of Equitable Life testified December 12 before the committee. He described Harriman demanding an equal voice and half the stock, and his plan to divest control despite Harriman’s opposition and possible political influence. He declined to answer certain questions, noting the district attorney’s insistence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Ryan
Equitable Life
E. H. Harriman
Equitable
Ryam
Harriman
Fiquitable
Ryan
Grover Clevéland
Justice O'Brien
George Westinghouse
Armstrong
Planning Japanese Colony Near Puget Sound
Rev. Frank Okazaki pastor of the Japanese Baptist church in Seattle leads a plan to establish a Chinese colony for immigrants from Japan on Puget Sound. Supported by leading Christian Japanese residents the project aims to spread Christian teachings more effectively.
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Frank Okazak l
Japanese Baptist Church
Seattle
Wash
Puget Sound
Okazaki
British Policyholders Push for British-Approved Leader at Mutual Life
English policyholders of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York demand a president trusted by British investors and representation on the board. A cable to Mutual Life officials in New York has signaled pressure, with D C Haldeman named as a preferred candidate, and a plan to bring British firms in on audits through London influence.
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Associated Press
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
Richard A. McCurdy
Mutual
New York
England
London
D. C. Haldeman
TransAtlantic Turbine Steamer Carmania Arrives in New York
The Cunard liner Carmania, a turbine powered giant of 30 000 tons and 678 feet, arrives at port after a turbulent Atlantic crossing marked by severe weather. Passengers report a successful maiden voyage with steady speeds. the ship carries 3106 accommodations and 450 crew.
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Carmania
Cunard Line
New York
Atlantic
Cunarder
Caronia
President Removes United States Marshal for Nebraska
The president summarily removes U.S. Marshal T. L. Matthews of Nebraska's district for alleged misconduct in the Richards and Comstock case. Defendants were to remain in custody six hours, but Matthews reportedly turned them over to their counsel.
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United States
District of
Nebraska
Richards
Comstock
Matthews
United States Marshal
Samuel M. Melick
Lincoln
Hickman
Judge Wilson
Papillion
White House
Nebraska Penitentiary
Nebraska Congressmen Receive Distinguished Committee Assignments
Congress announces fifty ninth congress committees with many eastern chairs. Nebraska members Hinshaw and Norris gain multiple key panel seats while Pollard Kennedy and others receive new assignments reflecting broad influence and policy focus.
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Southard
C. B
William Richardson
Alabama
Charles L. Bartlett
Georgia
Gordon Russel
Texas
Nebraska
Hinshaw
Norris
Pollard
Kennedy
Public Buildings
Merchant Marine
McCarthy
Public Lands Committee
Congressman Kinkaid
Lawson Declared Not Guilty in Grand Jury Libel Case
The Suffolk county grand jury in Boston failed to indict Thomas W. Lawson on criminal libel charges brought by Clarence W. Barron. A no bill was returned, ending the criminal case against Lawson and Barron. Lawson had presented evidence before the grand jury.
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Grand Jury
Boston
Suffolk County Grand Jury
Thomas W. Lawson
Municipal Court
Clarence W. Barron
Boston News Bureau
Barron
Lawson
Messrs
British ministry announced with cabinet list and Balfour speech
The cabinet includes Campbell-Bannerman as prime minister, Asquith as chancellor, Gladstone as home affairs secretary, Grey foreign affairs, Elgin colonies, Haldane war, Morley India, Lloyd George trade, Burns Scotland, Sinclair agriculture, Crewe president of the council, Birrell education, Reid high chancellor, Fowler duchy of Lancaster. Arthur Balfour opened opposition campaign in Manchester explaining resignation was for expediency after a long deliberation.
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Treasury
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Exchequer
Herbert Henry Asquith
Home Affairs
Herbert John Gladstone
Sir Edward Grey
the Earl of Elgin
Richard Burdon Haldane
India
John Morley
The
Admiralty
Baron Tweedmouth
Board of Trade
David Lloyd , George
John Burns
Scotland
John Sinclair
Board of Agriculture
Earl Carrington
Sydney Charles Burton
Ireland
James Bryce
the Earl of Crewe
the Marquis of Ripon
Board of Education
Augustine Birrell
Robert Threshie Reid
Duchy of Lancaster
Henry Hartley Fowler
Arthur J. Balfour
United Kingdom
Manchester
Balfour
Kinkaid Seeks Pension Bill For Disabled Veterans
Representative Moses P. Kinkaid introduces a measure to grant forty dollars per month to veterans disabled to a degree that prevents manual labor, equal to the loss of a hand or foot, while not reducing any existing pensions. The plan applies to current and future pensioners as described in related acts.
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Moses
Kinkaid
Remier
United States
Congress
Postmaster General Reports Growth of Postal Service
The annual postmaster general report reviews the department’s past year, details revenue and expenditures, and outlines organizational changes and postmaster appointments. It notes Franklin’s 200th birth anniversary and compares 1790 to 1901 staff and budget, plus new postmaster ratings guiding reappointments and policy.
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Benjamin Franklin
Colonies
Franklin
Bright Little Bits and Jimmie's New Job in Court
A fragment describes Jimmie locating a child to talk Bostonese while a judge notes a father writes bright sayings of children and threatens to whip if any whispering occurs. The exchange centers on a stern father and a coy child.
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Jimmie
Papa
Jimmie Gets New Job at Teddy-Watcher Factory
Philadelphia Bulletin notes Jimmie starts work in a large watch factory, doing tasks related to making faces in watch production.
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Jimmie
Philadelphia
Bulletin
Happiness Receipt and A Banjo Lesson
A quirky fragment hints at happiness as a receipt from life. The speaker recalls facing trouble by meeting it halfway, sitting with it in the sand, and teaching it to play the banjo, a line from a rural or dialect piece.
His Reputation. Migs Medicus Doctor in the Village
A brief, fragmentary dialogue mentions Dr Medicus and his reputation in the village. The piece notes hearses and carriages passing, hinting at a funeral and the local gossip surrounding the doctor’s presence and status.
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Migs" Medicus
Dr. Medicus
Hasper
Good for Baldness Barber Wisdom
A man asks what helps baldness and the barber answers with a practical line about making the best of what cannot be helped. The humor hinges on self acceptance and witty dating from a barber in casual dialogue. It reflects old fashioned color and practical philosophy.
Absence of Mind Barred From Jury Service
A courtroom dialogue shows a Talesman refusing to be excused from service and a Judge pressing for a reason. The judge quips that absence of mind is the best qualification for a juryman.
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Talesman
Society figure refuses to reveal name after seventh marriage
A sharp exchange unfolds as a Re clerk asks the woman her name and she retorts she will not disclose it, insisting only her name matters after her seventh matrimonial venture.
Heard in Boston Phrase Sketch on Open Face
In Boston dialogue a speaker muses on an open face and a self explanatory countenance saying the remark to a child. The exchange highlights phrasing and regional sound.
Publishing House Ads Spark Self-Examination
A man defends his ego and work while acknowledging influence from his publishing house advertisements. The exchange suggests tension between personal authorship and marketing pressures shaping his self-perception.
Mean Thing
Mrs Heyle says her husband keeps something aside for a rainy day. Mrs Deyle suspects it is her husband's umbrella.
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Heyle
Deyle
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New York Mutual
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Tawney
Minn
Judiciary
Jenkins
Wis
Hepburn
Foreign Affairs
Hitt
Ill
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Hull
Naval Affairs
Foss
Post Office and Post Roads
Overstreet
British Ministry
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