New York Insurers Face Sharp Decline in New Business
Albany report by State Insurance Superintendent Kelvey cites a sharp drop in new business written by New York companies in 1907, with total insurance in force also down. He contrasts this with states’ firms showing gains and notes Armstrong laws’ perceived favored treatment of outside companies.
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Albany
N.Y
Olin
Coleey
Huches
Hughes
Kelvey
Snats Bnet
Armstrong
Kelsey
New York
Barking Dog Saves Woman From Fire in Latrobe Area
Early Tuesday a barking dog woke Mrs Mary Allison of Kingston near Latrobe, alerting her to smoke and flames. The dog leaped onto her bed and pulled the sheets away, waking her and her two children who escaped through a door to a tree other neighbors aided. a nearby empty house was burned and investigators suspect arson. The second item notes Judge Thomas W Fitzgerald dies in Newark after being disbarred. a third covers Evelyn Nesbit cross examination ending in New York.
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Latrobe
Mary Allison
Kingston
Tith
New York
Newark N. J
J. J. Cary
Thomas W. Fitsgerald
Court of Special Sessions
Brooklyn
Fitzgerald
Evelyn
Jerome
Evelyn Nesbit
Kurceeden
Bamsford White
Linn
Phin
Mra Toat Lovony
Getch Defeats Lundin in Heavyweight Title Bout
In Lowell on January 22 Frank A. Ag Hinitour Lundin wrestled for the heavyweight championship. Getch won two falls to claim the title, delivering a decisive victory in the bout.
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Getch
Lundin
Lowell Main
Frank Aag Hinitour Laindin
Alent
Kettles
Sue
Women Smoking Rule Debated In New Public Areas
A New York item reports a discussion on permitting women to smoke in new restaurants and other public spaces. The dialogue centers on an ordinance and the stance of authorities.
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New York
Senator George Wetmore Re-elected to United Senate
Respected Senator George Wetmore, representing the state, was elected to the United Senate in a decisive political return. The report notes his long service and broad support across party lines as he secures the seat for another term.
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PE Wetmere
ie-Uul Biswe Benator
George Wetmore, O
Unitor
Mitchell Refuses to Accept Gift from Miners
Miners of Montana and Wyoming presented President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers with $2,700 as thanks for efforts to improve conditions. Mitchell declined the money, suggesting it be given to his wife or to educate children, while the miners urged a return of the gift. W. B. Wilson reported the union treasury at $4,184,800 with goals for a reserve of $10,000,000 to cover a general strike.
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Montana
Wyoming
Mitchell
Indianapolis
John Mitchell
United Mine Worker of America
Thomas Gibson
Montina Minera
Mitehill
Mitchel
Moutans
W. B. Wilson
Wileon
Mie
Rioters Clash In Berlin Near Reichstag During Turmoil
About 2,000 unemployed men and boys marched through Berlin toward the Reichstag vicinity. They clashed with police near the opera house, bricks were thrown and several rioters were badly hurt as officers used batons to disperse the mob.
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Berlin
Rolin
Turin
Conference of Old Democrats Postponed in New York
The proposed national conference of old Democratic party members from across the United States, planned for New York City to discuss taxes to be urged at the Democratic National Convention, has been indefinitely postponed.
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New York
United States
Thin City
Verdict Exonerates Company in Mine Explosion Case
Greensburg Pa January 20 the coroner jury verdict clears Pittsburgh Coal Co of responsibility for last night’s Darr mine explosion attributing the accident to an open question or external cause.
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Qgreensburg
Darr
Pibtalurg Coal Co
Declaration of Kansas as presidential choice carried unanimously
The Kansas House passed a motion declaring Learnart o Talt the nation’s presidential pick in a unanimous vote. North Carolina lawmakers convened in a special session, urged by Gov. Glenn, to fix rail fare at 3 1/2 cents a mile. A Betly assault complaint against Edmund J. Betly was withdrawn before hearing. Customs found goods valued 1200 to 1500 dollars from Europe with no duty collected at New York. Canton, Ohio seeks injunction to block league expulsion. $4000 damages sought. Canton franchise owner Williams refused to withdraw. Frank Tt. Carson reelected president of the Indianapolis-area league. London launches new national stocktaking to measure Britain’s productive power via employer-reported outputs.
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Tnke Kanaas Home of Representatives
Learnarto Talt
Kansas
United States
Legislatire of
North Carolina
Gov
Glenn
Edmund J. Betly
Egavier
Seochenyt
Mies Gindy
Vanderbilt
New York
Europe
Mra
Theodore Shonts
New York City
Canton
Fort Wayne, Jr
Central Baseball League
Zanesville
George A. Williams
Lngue
Zanenvils
Frank Tt. Carson
Boutt Bend, Ind
Mississippi Leaders Elect Williams U S Senator and Noel Governor
On January Tuesday in the Mississippi legislature John Sharp Williams won election to the United States Senate to replace A D Money whose term ends March 4. Raymond F Noel was inaugurated as Governor before a huge crowd at the capital and delivered a brief but stirring inaugural address lasting about 12 minutes.
Shaw Resigns Carnegie Trust Presidency in NY
Leslie M. Shaw resigns as president of the Carnegie Trust Co. after taking the post last March upon retiring from the Treasury. He cites "small differences" with Charles Dickinson, owner, and hints at potential political activity in the future.
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New York
Leslie M. Shaw
Carnegie Trust Co
Treasury
Washington
Shaw
Charles €. Dickinson
Trust Company
Lecturer Charles M. Smith Dies After Park Congregational Talk
Charles M. Smith, 65, Civil War veteran and noted Grand Army lecturer on the story of prisoners, collapsed from apoplexy in Park Congregational church following a Memorial Day talk last night in Worcester Massachusetts. He died instantly.
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Worcester
Mass
Charles M. Smith
Hinenone
Andersonville Prize
Park Congregational Church
Munper
Sutton Wins Sixth Game in Series For Nod Shot
George Button and George P. F. Hlosson met in the sixth game of the series. Sutton won by 600 to 419 and the series is tied three games each. A band of night riders burned a tobacco barn in Chetae county, wrecking 19 1 pounds of tobacco. Washington dispatch notes promotional friction delaying inter contest activity on May Island.
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Sutton
New York
George Button
George PF. Hlosson
Hopkinsytte
Kydan
Tuomlay
James A. Coleman
Chetae
Mae Washington
Untitled casualty report from Findagy car collision
A brief, fragmented notice from January 28 reports Mrs Mary aged 73 killed instantly in a car collision involving vehicles numbered 12 and 1 near Toei and Fostoria. The garbled OCR notes indicate fatalities and a local roadway incident with no further details.
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Findagy, C
Mary
Toei
Fostoria A& Madiky Vmtory
Ohio Child Labor Law Amended in Joint Resolution
Ohio Senate adopts joint resolution to appoint a three member committee to probe amendments to child labor law. The bill prohibits employment of children 14 to 16 years and girls 16 to 18 more than eight hours daily or 48 hours weekly, expanding restricted occupations. Amendments narrow scope to school districts and certain stores. bill faces further changes and debates on enforceability. Union opposition noted with emphasis on protecting youth labor.
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Columbus
Jatt
India
Hogar
Ar. Reynolds
Chyahoga
Crea
Occupa- Honda
House
Ohio Federation of Labor
Wood
Piaces
Stockwell
Woode
Mr. White
Navy
Mr. Roberts
Senate
Logan
Auditor of State
Boards of Review
Howe
Senate Committee On Taxation
Iowa
Dyspepsia and a Dining Challenge in a Farce
A comic exchange centers on dyspepsia and eating habits as characters debate meals from a menu. Mr Avitite and Mr Dynpepsta Bineck clash over appetite and health while a feast of dishes is referenced, including chowder and steak, amid banter about digestion.
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Avitite
Dyspepila
Mir
Oliver
Mr. White
Stuart's Dyxpopain Tablets Promise Quick Relief
An advertisement proclaims Stuart's Dyxpopain Tablets stop heartburn indigestion and all stomach discomfort. It claims the product freshens invigorates the stomach and improves mood, offering a free sample by mailing name and address to F. A. Stuart Co. 150 Stuart Bldg Marshall Michigan.
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Stuart
Tyne
Fined for rebate violations in federal case
Kansas City reports two defendants Davis 11 Krooky and Wmn A McGrowan paid 1000 fines each after pleading guilty to rebate violations under federal law. Judge McPherson presided in the federal court Tuesday as the Johnson indictment was upheld. In Columbus Ohio the Supreme Court upheld the indictment against John W Johnson, a former public printing supervisor, charged with attempting to influence circuit decisions in the Slater case. Trial status and prosecution timing remain undetermined.
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Kansas City
Davis
Krooky
Wmn. A. McGrowan
United States
McPherson
Johnson
Columbus
Suday
John W. Johnson
Leas Court
Mark Slater
Oual
Tho
Fish Dealers Prepare for War
Fish dealers in Bandusky reach a strained standstill as hostilities escalate between the fish trust and independent sellers. An announcement from Clinton confirms Lay Feds will purchase Bendoe iy, an Independent ceo near Tand, signaling a major shift in local fish trade.
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Bandusky
Fish Trust
Clinton
Lay Feds
Bendoe Iy
Tand
Supreme Court Affirms Damages in Franklin County Case
In Columbus on January 23 the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed a lower court verdict against the Columbus Macadam Co for dissolving a contract and restraining Kiewtiger from business. The decision orders the company to pay $1,445 damages for injuring Kiasinger’s earnings and establishes liability for unlawful restraints in the stone furnishing trade.
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Limestone Trust
Darmages, Colmbus
Supreme Court
Tueelay
Franklin County Bowl Court
Columbus Macadam Co
Millay
Kiasinger
Kiewtiger
Jlinestone Furinoes
Bilasinger
Indicted Lima Official Over City Contract Profits
Odell, twice named by a grand jury, faces ten counts alleging involvement in profits from selling paving materials from his own company to Lima city government during his mayoral term. He serves as a director of the brick firm that supplied most paving materials.
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Lima
Connell O. TL
Odell
Thesdas
Charset
Nelling
Murder at Lorain Leaves One Dead In New Saloon Fight
In Kelly and Tigue's saloon in South Lorain Monday night a crowd was cowed as a man named Win was beaten with a club and died. On a separate incident aboard a boat ride Vokin Kako was struck and told he would die, while Steve Koritly aided him. Seven foreigners are jailed.
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Lorain
M. Voukine
Kelly & Tigue
Bouth Lorain
Win
Yolin Kako
Steve Koritly
Ming Din
Alleged Embezzler Arrested in Ashtabula Case
George Wy Jones was arrested at his home Tuesday and charged with embezzlement from a Butler Pennsylvania insurance company. He was taken into custody by local authorities and awaits further proceedings.
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Ashtabula
George Wy Jones
Ineyranes Company
Butler
Congress Rumbles Over War Debate and Corporate Influence
In a heated House session, members clash over Sumter war policies and public service corporation ties. Key moment sees Randall defending corporate representation as Dalzell protests a 20 year non-employee claim, while Clark hints at Bryan’s Denver nomination and Cannon’s GOP leadership looms. Senate weighs a probe into the Hitch Coal case amid West Virginia ties.
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Washington
Jan
House At
Representatives
Mylvano
Mated
Pennsylvania
Mtr
Dilsett
Inttr
Randall Hat
Dalzell
Clark
Missouri
Apprause
William J. Bryan
Denver
Houtelle
Cannon
Nowy Ince
Chictxo
Jie
Sonatd
Senate
War prep details from Gen Cromer briefing lawmakers
Washington dispatch reports Gen Crozier detailing U S military readiness. He notes 400,000 Krag rifles being replaced by the 1903 model with 821,000 already in service or on hand. He cites stockpiles, emergency distribution plans, and a 4,000,000 dollar ordnance request while experiments continue on explosives and safety measures.
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Washington
Crovier
Areau of Old Nation
House Committee On
Pone
United States
Cro
Kragsborgenson Im HoMnton
O'Rourke Folds Into Republican ranks in Ohio meeting
W C Lint of Medina named republican honorary for sergeant at arms as Daniel J O Rourke of Toledo wins inclusion in the party fold. The meeting highlighted party unity and the shift of O Rourke from independent to Republican. The night featured pledges to strengthen party membership and support for O Rourke’s candidacy.
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O'Rourke
Columbus, O
W. C. Lint
Medina
Republican Cine
Daniel J. O'Rourke
Toledo
Bankers Endorse the Thomas Gill Bill in Ohio Meeting
The Ohio Bankers Association council endorsed the Thomas bill establishing a state banking commission to oversee banks and trust companies. The council heard advocacy from supporters who argued the measure fits Ohio banking needs and aligns with prior house action.
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Thomas Gill
Columbus
Ohio Bankers” Association
Thomas Banking
Fram Companies
Ohio
Council On
Committee of Banks and Banking
Houan
House
Fragmented OCR Text on Velvet Fabric Exhibit
The readable portion describes a velvet fabric piece with brass trimming and a dark colored tint. It mentions velvet around a pen trimmed with onyx, and notes a contrast between colors and materials. The passage is garbled but centers on textile details and display elements.
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Lakashore Railway
Ates Hon
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Tazh
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Dan
Tuenlay
Lucinda Carruthers
Salta
I. M. Hayter & Co
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