Taft Addresses Financial Panic in Boston Banquet Speech
Secretary of War Taft spoke to the Boston Merchants Association at the Hotel Somerset detailing causes of the financial panic. He blamed capitalists for distrust and urged continued policy, noting the nervous strain since October and outlining government responses and hopeful prospects for the future.
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Hiozion
Elysum
Bowton
Boston
Banguet Hall
Ameri
Jeroma
Ol | Merchants' Association
Beere
van William Oh
Taft
Con_ Shertey
Ken
Moranchusetts
Draper
Welcone
Tate
Irald
Weldomer
Tatt
Jonen Aaid
Natons
Aken
Unis
Ansonia
Pew Enterprises
Shaughnessy denies Canadian Pacific interest in Boston and Maine
At a directors meeting Sir Thomas Shaughnessy stated the Canadian Pacific does not seek to acquire the Boston and Maine or Milne and other American lines. The report clarifies ongoing company plans and ownership positions amid market speculation.
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Conindian Pacific
Boston
Maine
Monthent
Tee
Thomas Shaughnessy
Extra dividend declared by National Tradesmen Bank centennial notice
The National Tradesmen Bank marks its 100th year with an ordinary semiannual dividend of four dollars per share and an additional two dollars per share as a centennial extra dividend for the quarter. The article traces the bank’s early history, first president Jagaphi Sheen, and the bank’s various premises and offices. It also reports on a separate board discussion about approving a payment to John Sealy for enrollment duties and the related city council proceedings and signatures.
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National Tradesmens Bank
National Tradesmen's Bank
Board of Fameo
John 4. Sealy
All Forihen
Leonard OM
Daggrtt
Win Walayy
Jin
Offlon
George
Enim
Tha Auperlon
Board of Aldermen
Henry i Tolnrshend
Thi Finaies
Townshend
Beatty
George F. McCarthy
Megality
Hoth Senily
McCarthy
Caphotty
Henry Herz
Firiice Board
Clark
Edward A Street
Benlly
Jonathan N. Rowe
Sally
Anderment
George Wo Lewis
Sealy
Studley Thowcht
Honecolinger
Henry EL. Tarn
Atend
Robert M. Nesbit
Geonge W .Panwis
Bédard A. Frederick
Messrs
Logan
Henry Payret
Rowe
Papke and Kelly Fight ten-round draw in Milwaukee
Hugo Kelly of Chicago and Bul Papke of Spring Valley Wisconsin battled ten rounds to a draw at the Hanger Athletic Club. Both fighters started strong with near equal exchanges and heavy rights. Papke pressured early but Kelly steadied, scoring flush rights and preventing a decisive advantage.
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Milwaukee
Hugo Kelly
Chitago
Bul Papke
Spring Valley
Kelley
Papidin
Papke
Kells
Jstrone
Disappear Again Declared to Reporter That Discovery and Apprehension Would Kill the Girl
A sensational case unfolds as Rev. Cooke and his estranged wife flee with their baby to a nameless city, living under assumed names. Cooke asserts his wife used marriage for social ambition, while he endures a life of public scrutiny, tormented by a loveless union versus love and poverty.
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Toro Knods Cooke
Faentdaadle If
George's
Hempstead
Biloretia Whaley
Peahold Helrowm
Hindibeer
Atroet
Gerald Balcolm
Batcom
Cooke
Choke
Jaye
Thors
An Tinele Au
Yale
Ate
Stricken in Lockup After Cerebral Hemorrhage
An elderly woman, arrested on Grand Avenue and Prandin Street, was held at police headquarters overnight. She developed a serious illness, diagnosed as cerebral hemorrhage by the surgeon, and was transported to Grace Hospital. George J. Harris, 474 State Street, is noted as her contact, with incomplete surrounding details.
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Grand Avenue
Ain
Fragmented Local News Fragment Reveals Turbulent Events
A disjointed wire of events reports robberies and fires, legal motions, and civic actions across multiple locales. Names and places blur in a chaotic summary touching courts, finance, politics, and community notices with scattered references to individuals and organizations.
Mayor Works Hard Wants Them To Remain
A chaotic 1908 style report describes ongoing pressure on a city finance board. Mayor-elect James Martin and officials discuss keeping members on board past February 1 to aid continuity, with several names and dates floating as appointments and resignations loom.
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Studley
George W. Jewts
Eigweed G. Frederick Tenry Héta
Robert A. Nesbit
Finance Board
Hem
Pebriary 1
Arid
Alty
Tuniea Martins Bofors
Frederick
Hiv Bum
Heen
bin Naworine
Fia
Hora Anid
George W. Tewlh
Ant Tobert
Mosare
Lewis
Newail
Fredericl
Werere-ignet
James Bo Martin
Republichus
Jewin' Yori Anda
Newbitt
Herz Semanary
Frederick Pebebruary
Marth
Desembar
Charles Slovene
William G. Redfield
Henyamin F. Ene
Monars
Tawa
Heres
Martin
Neghid Hid
Marti
VoenEveed
J. Edmund Miller
Aldernmmerant
Buef
Valeas
Hemp
Senday Nigh
Newbl
Maser
Newbit
Lawis
Peoterict
Hore
Torday
Rey
Financiers Favor Art Metal Bid for City Hall Fireproof Vaults
Finance officials selected the Art Metal company of Jamestown to furnish and install fireproof vaults at city hall after bids were reviewed. The contract covers work without curtains, with Art Metal quoting 7158 as the low bid and 5732 for the alternate option. Other bidders included General Fireproofing, Barnard Works, and Delafrey Thien company.
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Tintess
W. Foley
City Hall
MD Hat
Neurex
Finance Nord
Ong
Cleveland
Fle Brey
Thien Company
Baxter Amoven
Vantredier
Dleim
Sia Pines
Pala Rail
Jamine Binne
Financial History of 1907 Stock Market Crisis Emerges
The piece surveys 1907 as a year of massive capital outflow and market strain on the New York stock exchange with plunging trading, sharp declines in key stocks such as Amalgamated Copper and American Smelting, and the cascade of bank suspensions and cash payments culminating in late October and foreign exchange shifts. It notes record volumes, conversions, refinancings, and the broad impact on investors and institutions.
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Orbs
Starktine
Brussels
Rotn James
Thene Srues
United Kingdom
Unite Kingdom
Sears
Experi al
Shadath
Chile
Rollusne
United Copper
Motue-Heinse Bank
Neh
Ee Fsa
Svete Belp
Hens
Knickertocker Tris Company
Wis
Alien
Trist Company of America
Lincoln Trust Company
Crise
Cortelsion Harping
New York
Toreign Exchange
Novanitet
Pettibone Trial Delayed Amid Illness and Hospital Transfer
The Pettibone trial on alleged complicity in the Heuyenberg assassination was adjourned to tomorrow after Pettibone was taken to a hospital with worsening illness. Authorities report limited progress this day as the case remains unsettled and medical updates are awaited.
Tax Commissioner Sets Stock Values for Taxation
The Tax Commissioner fixes the taxable values for bank and insurance stocks as of October, listing First National Bank at 6100, National Bank at 19000, National Tradesmen Bank at 170.00, New Haven County Page Bank at 14.00, Second National Bank at 14800, and other state financials including the New Haven Banking Company and New Haven Trust Company values. Also notes People’s Bank and Tire Company at 80, and the security insurance company valued at 0.
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Willian ML. Corbi
Mtn
Optim Retsoner
Noo
Hartford
Natenel
Equaliarian
Piret National Book
National Bom Cosee
National New Haven Bank
National Tradesmenw Bank
New Haven
Second National Bank
Nate Natit
New Haven Banking Comminy
New Haven Trust Company
Thy Peopli'e Bank and Teal Company
Southern New England Telephone Board Meets
The regular meeting of the directors of the Southern New England Telephone Company was held at The Court Street headquarters. Vice President James Jinglloh chaired, a 4 percent quarterly dividend was approved payable January 1. Directors Morris Tyler and Victor Tyler were elected to fill future vacancies, with no action on a successor to the president. Next month’s meetings were announced.
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New England
Wis
Fertinon
Heidauar
Bord
James Jinglloh
Bneambir
Morris F. ‘Tyler
Tyler Ag
New Verses Found From Lost Gospel of Mark
Prof Henry A Sanders of the University of Michigan presents a newly discovered fragment of Mark 16 from Egypt dating to the Moslem conquest. The find, discussed at the Archaeologies Trathtates in Chicago, is claimed to be authentic and possibly the original form of the disputed ending.
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Chikago
Christ
Beypt
Henry A. Sanders
University of Michigan
University of Chicago
Beyptanit
Watt
Thore
Bandera
Jerome
Peter
Paul
Judge Hones Framing Trial Of Officer Absent Light
Fragmented courtroom notes recount a judge binding over an accused officer to the superior court after cross examination. Testimony references honesty, neighbors, and a witness roster, with details about Stowell and local stores. The report hints at ongoing testimony and further pages.
Weather Record Foretells Sleet and High Winds in New England and New York
A cluttered weather summary notes potential storms and high winds across New England and New York for Tuesday and Wednesday. Forecasters warn of gusty perditions, with possible precipitation and chilly temperatures impacting coastal and inland areas.
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Merchants’ Association of Boston
Shaughnessy
Athens
Tom
Warrell
Kelly
Pitferentines
Whaley Girl
Frisco
HE IS
Yale Graduate
Cates
Goldwold Leglaiaure
BO & M
Keltor Stumtard
Sonty
Blowell
Bredlevik
Pountiit
Vyter
Hetinfon
Ramon Pa
Boymour
Flint
Kelly Ag
Gardner
Jimmie Watts
Hiperion IL
Victor
Biate Leagié
BMS
Hyperion
Ea Hogon
Ea Hogon Uke
Naver
Quinniplec
Paty
Phoeidence
Bilou—Htook
Ih Peis
Dall'e
Navelion
Voudawitia
Hebroncy 4
Gio Rowe
Peto
New York Stock Exchange
Ayock
Christmay
Devlite
Win Numder
Sharex
MTOM
Kodliy
Tite
Charles Dewee
Harriet van
Robart
Age Taldwalt
Penton
Senge
Henin
S. N
V. M. Tyler
Barty ‘Tranalmors
Jon
Sabihm
Mathewson
Sarah Lawton Tite
Julie Iodh
Dulit
Stowell
Frank J. Wolf
Howard Avenue
Stoswell
Dave Goodell
Wilthie
Waters
Robert Winnie
Revond Street
Derby Avenue
Mik
Mary
Pullman Street
Intorney FiteGerald
Hekesh
Burnet
Mr Stawen
Bimpinon
Court A
Cmme
Adktic Express
Pany
Wits Gersld
Pixma Charing WW
Gould
Orange Street
Adama Press Company
Steve Havent
Gmeer Browotl
Fate and
Postin
Aleie i
Perth
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