Montgomery Is Again Convicted In Bank Scandal
Pittsburg dispatch reports William Montgomery, former Allegheny National Bank cashier, found guilty of embezzlement and abstraction totaling over 613000 in two cases. Bonds worth 144000 were allegedly delivered without authorization as collateral. Montgomery remains silent, while Addison Altaffer faces related charges and a third case awaits trial.
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Pittsburg
William Montgomery
Allegheny Na Wewel Bank
Montgomery
James W. Brown
Addison S. Altaffer
Cnshier
World news gaffes and misprints populate a street desk
A scrambled clipping reports a steam barge named Fred Mercer running ashore near Cape Vincent, erroneous references to the Wright brothers and Taft, deadly oil fire near Tampico, a Philippine Island shooting, Roosevelt’s letter to a New Yorker editor, policy moves in Belgium and Parkes, and another chapter in dan Pouren’s case with delays in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mercer
Cape Vincent
Lake Ontario
Britiah Aero Club
Wright Brothers
I. O
Mexico
Tampico
Mike Beecham
First Cavalry
Ras Amuck
Camp Stuteenburg
Philippine Islands
Roosevelt
C.r. Wollfram
New Yorker Herald
W. H. Taft
Gov. Hughes
Taft
Parkes and Wihes
Pouren
New York
Dan Pouren
Mberty
United States
Russia
Hitchcock
Murder at a Pittsburgh hotel shocks city with detective in custody
On October 2 in Pittsburg a hotel drinking bout ended with the shooting death of Frank Saunders a high waterman. Baltimore and Ohio detective George Folks is in custody charged with murder after a dispute over a dollar. The scene and motive remain under investigation. In Cincinnati Secretary of State Elihu Root spoke to a large crowd at a Musto hall gathering preceding a parade with many participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Frank Saunders
North Side
Seorge Folks
Baltimore & Olite
Root
Cincinnati
Cloclmuat
el Root
Au Large Tudlener
Forged a Rival to the Wall Powder Trust Saga
New York testimony details how Dupont Powder Co cut prices in the south to crush Chattanooga Powder Co. By undercutting to 79 cents a keg and selling to coal firms, Dupont moved to absorb rivals. A trade bureau kept Dupont informed 1902 to 1906. Also: Clinton injury report on Rev. Dr. Melanet Tryker in a runaway incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dupont Powder Co
Chattanooga Powder Co
Powder Trust
F. J. Waddell
Sinnamahoning Powder Co
Huntington
W. Va
Eugene Dupont
Chattanooga Company
Wimner
Atr
Waddell
Mahaffey
Chattm HoogAa Company
Dupont
Trade Bureau
Dupont Co
Clinton
Melanet Tryker
Hampton
Pierce to Stand Trial in Texas Indictment
In Texas Pierce faces a return to answer an indictment alleging false swearing. Judge Farclay indicates Pierce will come back to stand trial. Also reported: a lynching mob disappointed in Savannah after a woman is killed, and a separate fatal accident in Russellville where a farmer killed his own 2-year-old son by assaulting a mule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Austin
Texas
Henry Clay Pierce
Thin County
Jor
Campbell
Farclay
Lola
Savannah
Willie al Ung
Pooler
W. E. Torrence
Bolomon Riley
Sher
Wentcott
Riley
Russellville
Ala
Thorn
Farmer
Wile
Bina
Obach tragedy shocks Ridgewood Heights community
George Obach, a well known local figure, allegedly killed his wife and then took his own life in Ridgewood Heights. Neighbors report a history of domestic tension. The missing woman is identified as Mrs. Obach. Police are investigating the double tragedy and will release further details as they become available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Mata
Benjamin B. Gaines
Harriet Wing
Mbaw Wing
Gainer
Bimwell
Ridgewood Heights
L. 1
George Obach
Theo
Burkeye Life Scenes and Columbus to Cleveland Rail Plan
Haphazard report chronicles Burkeye life and regional events. Notable mentions include proposed Columbus to Cleveland rail shifts by the Columbi traction line and the bucket shop indictment in Cloelapatt.
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Bucyrus
Cleveland
Cinesbratt Wak
Peanl
Torsday
Columbi
Marlon & Boeyrod Traction Co
Hines
Clowhlange
Southwestern
Columbus
Miroughrotte
Colinitus
Delaware
Marion
Columbus, Marion & Bieyrie
Boeyris
Cheveland & Southwestern
Galion, Mane Held
Ashland
Medina
Co [Miniwe
Cibelawall
Springfield
Xenia
Dayton
Hamilton
Sunday Creek Coal Co. dog tax case heads to court
The Columbus dispatch reports that the 24 page Sunday Creek Coal Co tax case seeks the Ohio Supreme Court review. Lower courts ruled for the county treasurer over dog taxes tied to about 300 workers living on Banday Creek property who owned dogs and refused payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Sunday Creek Coat Co
Ohio Supreme Court
Eace
Athen County
Sunday Greek Coal Co
Banday Creek
Agamout
Train kills Salem man near Hudson after hospital escape
James F. Carberry, 40, of Salem, was struck by a train near Hudson on Wednesday after escaping from St. Alexie hospital Monday. He had been admitted Sunday for lead poisoning and was delirious when restrained for the ambulance. A separate note reports a post office burglary with thieves prying a tin screen and stealing about 1600 dollars.
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Cleveland
Solomon Lang
Lang
James F. Carberry
Salem
Hudson
St. Alexie Hospital
Carberry
Howpital
Wis Atteidante
Win Fron
Democratic campaign fund receipts tallied at over 40000
An official Democratic National Committee release notes campaign contributions totaling more than 40000 received at the New York headquarters on October 27. Herman Midder, treasurer, and allies contributed 37000, with involvement from temperance reform groups and women’s organizations in Denver and other locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Democratic National Committees
Hermann Midder
National Committee
Travels of Mr Bryan on tour across New York state
Albany reports William Jennings Bryan on a statewide tour with Senator David B. Hill introducing him at a packed platform. Bryan spoke in multiple towns including Poughkeepsie Rhinebeck Schenectady and Troy as crowds braved rain. Selden etc. reception at Schenectady noted with railroad workers and General Electric employees cheering.
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Albany
William Jennings Bryan
United States
David B. Hin
Mr. Hill
Dotroortey
Leider
Wade
Rocowotive Works
General Electric Co
Special Interests versus Equal Rights in Taft and Bryan clash
In this political argument the text accuses Taft of siding with trusts and special interests, opposing consumer rights and taxation fairness, while Bryan is framed as standing for equal rights against plutocracy. It contrasts favors to the few with the people’s interests, urging readers to choose a side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Mr. Taft
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Tatt
Workingmen Alarmed by Attempts to Influence Vote
The article reports employers pressuring workers to support Taft, including threats to close plants and cut jobs if Bryan wins. W. W. Marsh of Iowa calls the Sharples Company tactic a bluff and offers jobs at his plant as a counter. He forwards the matter to Democratic Party leaders in Waterloo and Chicago, dated October 14, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Bryan
W. W. Marsh
Iowa Dairy Separator Company
Waterloo
Iowa
Marah
Sharples Company
Mtr. Hegan
Han
Mask
Democratic UN- Mona Committee
Norman
Muck
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
Uelr
Dairy separator firms clash with steel trust threats
An article outlines the push by United States cream separator manufacturers toward independent employment, citing steel trust pricing and competition. It also includes editorials from University of Chicago figures on bank guaranties and political support for Bryan. Hog fence innovations favor woven wire blends, plus advice on best fencing and hay quality for sheep feed.
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Teyan
United States
Hrran
Shahytes Company
Belie Pud
United States Steel Corporation
Paetutaiaratee Towa Dairy Separator CO
Hy W. W. Marat
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Allegheny National Bank
Conners
William J. Conurs
Chanter
Tate
Chanler
State Board of
Hack
Trip
Boston
America
Montney
Diomede Falconio
Pal
Washington
Diocese of
Howton
Cathedral of the Holy Crnn
Ordianapolis
American Steel & Wire Wemendey
Kit Wae
Fiwlewood
Sit
Peteraborg
Aler
Nicholis Pecaikoely
Gadsden
Hammond Mines
Wed
Tire de Mirthiont
Spedatore
Charleston
Gratton Starbuck
Amcum
Baton Rouge
Opear
Toemerty
First National Bank of
Baton Houge
Pridon
Julie Raunders
Brutee Court
Kondert
Amd
Trust
Burkeye
Warlbke
State
Bucket Shop
Cloelapatt
Chelapatt
Bucket Siépa
Stock Exchange
Brandenburg
Hroughton Crandenburg
Weddenay
Jerome
Pallee Cogré Ducket
Hrandenburg
Priatt
Canton
Victor Arnould
Peter's Catholic Church
Ohie
Arnould
Lorraine
France
St. Mary's College
Woorth
Shelby
Henry A Willeme
Judson Harmon Askey
Willian
Marmon
Williams
William
Ailyria
Owen
Sandusky
Hin
G. H. Owen
Lake Shore
Schatble’s Crossing
Here
Tyron Sanitarium
Lely
Pontet Fee
Postivisie
Bagir
Cannon
Denver
National
Woane Christian Temperance Union
Democratis
Laporte
Jorg
Willian Hlckeman
Willian A. Ben
Guat
Geriine Brevens
Otnery Hatl
Mexico City
Moses Nava ‘Ey
Martin Matues
Etek
Paso
Altar
Senura
Marsh
Ammann's
Politicos
Jonxephis Daniels
Democratic Spewhea’ Bureau
Tourence Laitetlin
University of Chicagav
Bank Deporte
Nee
University of Chicago
Bank Deputits
Joh D. Rockefeller
Vibe O Ribon
Union Station
Hocking Valley
Brunorivye
Serie Railroad
Chicago Division
Teres Tettbe Rere
West Bouin
New York Central Lines
Buaday
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