Wyoming postmasters appointed and local deaths noted
Northwest notes report the appointment of two Wyoming postmasters, Ella Perry and Samuel P. Thompson, plus the death of Adam Catlin in Washington. The item lists fires destroying ranch barns near Centen nial Wyoming and other accidents including a wreck near Bengal California. It mentions Oscar L. Ford arriving in Goldfield to seek fortune, Wise of Missouri’s forest fire arrest, Guggenheim purchase of Briz Buffalo mine control, and a Georgetown shooting incident. The column also notes industrial strife and political matters across several states with scattered names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Soldier's Ome
Johnson County
Samuel P.thompson
Upton
Weston County
Ella Perry
Adam Catlin
Catlin
Washington
Portland
John Dixon
Centennial
Wyo
Bengal
Cal
J. M. Potter
Robert Williams
Stonenisson
Goldfield
Willams
Ninemile
Mont
MacTiougal
Chicago, Milwaukee
Nevara
OM. Wise
Missouri
United States Grand Jury
Fraser
Colo
Wise
Denver
Charles Sweeney
Spokane
Mr. Pope
Toronto
Guggenheis
Cuitale Humy
Idaho
Stork
Guggenheims
Ftly
Salmon River
Callendar
B. GO. Winslow
Georgetown
Emerior
Te Kineers
Duke
Mit
Mantapol
United Sigies Fidelity Company
Malifics
Hogevoll
Wight Umer
Amerion
Nevada
Phaneleon
Hacie Konnent
Warie
Latrma
Financial Storm Hits Knickerbocker Trust in New York City
Depositors rushed for funds as Knickerbocker Trust company, New York City’s second largest, suspended payments after a $6 million failure by a Wall Street firm. The run emptied cash vaults, with call money surging to 70 percent and securities set to cover withdrawals. Bank officials warned of liquidity issues but claimed solvency, planning to reopen and resume payments at 8 p.m. if funds were raised. The episode underscored a broader market panic and sought federal relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
New York
Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Call Money
United
Thirty-fourth Street
Fifth Avenue
Harlem Wid Bronx
Down Town
J. Z. Brown
One Man to Blame Amid Knickerbocker Turmoil
In New York City the Knickerbocker company faced closure as William Turnbull, the fourth vice president, blamed a single man for triggering the money market disturbance. He claimed the individual undermined the country’s credit system through public and private speeches, destroying the company’s confidence and solvency in a single night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Knickerbocker Company
Wiliam Turnbull
Tarntial
Vint Raaiamveit Thethy
President Roe vows to persevere in present policy
Nashville sonny Roe volt delivers address at the Auditorium on Tuesday about stock market trouble and the global outlook. He defends current policy amid calls for change, arguing the administration’s plan should stay intact to support the economy and money supply despite volatility and external pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville, Tenn
Roevolt
Ue Tuenay Mid
Guilicien
Pretender 10 Thorne Defeats Sultan Forces at Tangier
In Tangier on October 17 between Shawl and Mequines the pretender Abdel Agia and Malat Hafiq fought the sultan of the south. The pretender’s forces under Mulal Rachid won decisively, seizing modern artillery and routing the sultan’s troops. Hafiz promises protection to foreigners in Mazagan and urges their return to Mogre City as unrest grows among Moorish sects demanding holy war. Some followers defect from Ralsull to Tangier amid French interference in Ghiken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangier
Abdel Agia
Malat Hafiq
Mulal Haig
Mazagan
Mulal Rachid
Cald Bushta Bagdani
Abdel Axis
Hafiz
Morocco
Maxagan
Morgeeo
Hafyla
Ralsull
Ralsall
Cald
McLeas
McLean
Farmers to Gather in Zion for Dry Farming Congress
Delegates from fourteen states two territories and all of the northwestern Canadian provinces will attend the dry farming congress in Salt Lake City January 23 to 25. Secretary Wilson Luther Burbank and Ho W Campbell are among the distinguished guests. Experts on soil and arid west climate will deliver addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Luther Burbank
California
Ho W Campbell
Nebraska
West
Danish steamer Al fred Erlandsen wrecked off St Abbs Head
The Danish steamer Al fred Erlandsen was wrecked on Castle Point rocks near St Abbs Head Scotland during a gale and all crew members were drowned. A lifeboat spent the night searching for survivors but narrowly escaped heavy seas. The Lerock up and a small boat from Dunbar failed to reach the wreck in time. Wreckage washed ashore later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longon
Alfred Erlandsen
Castle Point
St Abbs Head
Scotland
Erlandsen
Dunbar
Licoke
Schwab Addresses San Francisco Industrial Outlook
San Franciscans gather at Merchants Exchange to hear Charles Schwab claim the city’s industrial situation and future. He outlines continuing the Olen Trok works and plans to modernize a chemical plant at about $1,000,010, expanding capacity at the outpost. The announcement stirs strong reactions among the influential audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francise Craries
M. Schwa
San Francisco
Merchants’ Exchange
San Franciscis
Behwaleas
Olen Trok
Abd
Sirichiral
Carmel
Hanbetiye
Hundreds Left Without Means In Alaska After Bank Failure
Reports from Valdez indicate a riot risk as Reynolds bank collapse worsens. Six hundred Alaska Nome railway workers lack funds for food and shelter while Reynolds Alaska Development Company faces widespread financial distress. Branch offices were found across New York and numerous states, signaling deep economic turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Valdez
Reynolds Bank
Valdex
AlaskaNome Railway
Reynolds Alaska Development Company
Reynolds
New York
New England
Wisconsia
Iowa
Nebraska
Maryland
Georgia
Louisiana
Gold and Silver Output in 1906 by State and Territory
Washington report by retired mint director George H. Roberts compiles 1906 production statistics. Gold output fell short of 1905 by about 6.19 million dollars while silver rose to 56,517,900 ounces valued at 28,260,400 dollars. Strong gains in Arizona and California contrasts with declines in Colorado and Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George H. Roberts
Mint
United States
Roberts
Alasser
Nevay
Oregon
Arizona
Virginia
Colorado
Los
Montane
California
Idan
Wyoming
Ilaho
Utah
Montana
Banking Crisis Averted at Mercantile National Bank
New York report on a special Mercantile National Bank meeting shows Beth M. Milliken elected president replacing F Airgunt Helnaze with William Skinner and Gertach Milliken named vice presidents. Clearing House committee declares member banks solvent and ready to aid depositors, eliminating Heinze Morse and Thomas interests from NYC banking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mercantile National Bank
Beth M. Milliken
F. Airguntus Helnaze
Wiliam Skinner
Gertach Ht. Milliken
Gerish Milliken
Clearing House
William H. Sherer
Clearing Hose Association
Heinze, Morse and Thomas
Receiver Sought for Standard Oil and Corn Products
George Harding of Chicago filed in the exterior court for a receiver for the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey and the Corn Products Company of New Jersey. Harding owns 500 shares of Corn Products stock and alleges Standard Oil controls management. He accuses a conspiracy to wreck Corn Products by forming a pool unlawfully regulating the price of grape sugar and corn, with 38 factories joining the pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George Harding
Aail
Exterlor
Standard of Company of
New Jersey
Corn Products Company of
New Jereey
Harding
Corn Producte Company
Tte Management Bs
Standard OI
Standard OU
Corn Products Company
Taft Honored At Banquet In Manila
An enthusiastic demonstration for Secretary Taft followed a banquet Saturday night hosted by William Morgan Shuster of the Philippine Commission. Speakers included Sener Omana, the newly elected speaker, and Governor General Smith. Smith admitted he once doubted Taft’s policy but now believes it the only path to unite the two peoples, cautioning against judging the future by the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Taft
William Morgan Shuster
Philippine Comimission
Sener Oamena
Ansembly
Smith
Mr. Taft
Cost of Peace Conference at The Hague
The four month peace conference costs are outlined with general expenses totaling 2,970,000 dollars. Spending includes 622 dollars for 317 dinners and telegraphic tolls by delegations, press associations, and individuals totaling 225,072 dollars. Over a million words of press material related to the conference were distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hague
Preas
Sewerar Nors
Meat Consumption Declines With Population Rise
Washington report on meat supply shows capital of 10 025 900 000 tied to raising slaughtering and packing. Five sixths of all capital invested in manufacturing is related. Since 1840 meat animal supply has failed to keep pace with population growth. Per capita meat consumption has declined over the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agricultur
Pension Bureau Figures Reflect 1907 Canal Year
A fragmentary report compares the 1907 pension figures to the prior year and notes total liabilities at that date. Names and exact figures are garbled, but the pension bureau total stands around forty million dollars.
Auto Struck Trolley Pols In Pontiac Mich Fatal Crash
Harry Wood aged 40 was killed and Karl B Smith suffered a broken arm when a car skidded at about forty miles an hour and struck a trolley pole after Wood, unaccustomed to riding, grabbed the controller during a ride with Smith and three other men. The report also notes a prison row and labor unrest surrounding a Chicago union figure looming over a strike situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Mich
Harry Wood
Karl B Smith
Smith
Wood
Health scare alarms city as plague fears rise
A garbled health update prompts concern over a suspected plague outbreak. Officials urge vigilance while residents seek clarity amid confusing wording and fragmented details about response plans and protective measures.
Gangloted of Land Frauds and Court Inquiries
Fragmented OCR notes describe land fraud allegations and court scrutiny involving multiple parties. References to Washington, alleged complicity, and possible penalties include mentions of one year terms and investigations. Details are garbled but indicate a legal action or inquiry into fraudulent land dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Papreme Court of the United Suatied
Ware
Braeke
Mike Entey
Trouble Over a Tram Sparks Severe Injuries in San Francisco
A transfer slip dispute on a Polk Street car of the United Railroads system led to a riot resulting in one man killed and six seriously wounded, with two others severely hurt. The principal casualty, Otto Mons, 44, a streetcar operator, was struck through the neck and left eye and likely to die. Otto P. Monger and Ian Monger, both streetcar workers, were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Han Francisco
Polk
United Railroads System
Arother
Otto Mons
Nod
Otto P. Maerwelh
Ian Monger
Wal Urough
Low Wants Million for Industrial Peace Foundation
Seth Low reports to Secretary Straus that contributions to the Industrial Peace Foundation are received. The fund aims to reach about 40,000 but may grow to 100,000 with labor support, with the goal to sustain the foundation's purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Seth Low
New York
Industrial Peace Foundation
Banretary of Commerce
Strausther
Jewat
Magill and wife found not guilty in murder trial
In Clinton Illinois Friday night Fred Magill and his wife were acquitted of murdering Mrs Magill the first wife of Fred. Prosecutors argued Magill knew of plans for death and urged it citing letters. The defense presented letters and testimony denying causal role, verdict greeted calmly by supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
T—Fref Magill
Nawill
W. EB. Redmond
Supreme Court of
Ilinois
Ang
Aida
Fred Magill
Fay Graham
Pet Magill
Clinua
Denver
Cole Fred K. Magill
Yow
Magill
Clanton
PEACE CONFERENCE ADJOURNS AT THE HAGUE
The Hague report says Joseph J. Chor Wead of the American delegation praised the conference and thanked the emperor of Russia for his role. President Neidelos expressed gratitude, and a suggestion was made to convene a second conference while acknowledging the delegates' homage to the state leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hague
Joseph J. Chor Wead
Om Poor
Neiidelos
Thope
Hetnnaee
United Lie
Trelliner
Fairbanks Responds to Cook Salle Controversy
Fragmentary report notes a debate on Fairbanks handling of a church and national council matter. Mentions 4 port command, conference refresher, and a dinner with President Stooncrelt. Details are unclear due to damaged text and garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kapsus
Minsauri
Pairbanke
Stooncrelt
Ant von
Bir
Fairbanks
Tonan Bank Fails in Houston Involving Bankers
A damaged OCR item reports a bank failure in Houston with mentions of Teruo Haruo and officials J Chow W D Cleveland and Bie. It notes resources and uncertainties about liquidation and duties, but OCR garble obscures full facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Haruo
Alaelar
J Chow
W. D. Cleveland
Mine Warnings and Damages Reported at 645 Hall
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a mine safety issue and financial implications. References to Creep in Mine Workings, a million dollars, and the New Jersey area imply a significant incident or liability. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate structural or safety concerns affecting residents and buildings nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gydvey
Blenaicher
Annus
Hott
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Northwest
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Gothem
Francisco Banke
Leamiie
Alevere Times
Sultan
Sesame
Sultan Abdel Aaiz
Zion
Schwab
Alaska
Raseen
Gotham
Haines, Mores and Thomas
Standard Oil
Philippines
Nigel Phe Deerenne
Pona Ganeré
Thir
Penalan
Ube
Lier
Ba Lake Oly Tang
John Douglas
Almont
Prion Hospital
Douglas
Dougie
Hieete
Preni
Chicegy
Ourventer
Ainan
Commercial Telegraphers' Union
Health
Cansulang
Low
Illinois
Tonan Bank
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