Rotary Cortelyou Issues Statement Covering Past Fifteen Years
Secretary Cortelyou reports to the senate on bank receiverships from 1893 to 1908. Of 504 national banks changed in receiverships, aggregate capital reached 48,734,520 dollars. Dividends on proven claims totaled 65,499,012 dollars, offsets and settlements 11,795,982 dollars, loans and other disbursements 251,711,168 dollars. Amounts paid to creditors totaled 102,429,160 dollars with 7,002,029 dollars returned to shareholders. Assessments on shareholders reached 24,297,240 dollars, of which 12,008,228 dollars were collected.
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Rotary Cortelyou
Washington
Senate
Tillman
Cortelyou Todiy
Janary
Creditore
Thera Wis
Assess Menta
TILLMAN USED AS DECOY INQUIRY ABOUT FRAUD SCHEME
Washington February 19. Senator Tillman charges a broad swindle using his name in a scheme to secure railway grant lands in the northwest. He says no investments or charter sections were made for himself or others and has notified authorities to pursue fraud. The incident involves Connecticut Wisconsin Virginia and Michigan and names a deceptive letter campaign.
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Washington
Tillman
Connecticut
Wisconsin
Virginia
Muehifat
Henater Tillman
Pellee
Industrial wage war anticipated for use in conciliation
President Roosevelt warned of serious industrial disputes likely to emerge as railroads push wage cuts amid new federal laws. He urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to convene a board of conciliation and gather data on wage conditions to inform possible mediation and prevent disruption to traffic. The letter stresses public interest and urges prompt, informed action to avoid unrest and ensure fair wage distribution.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commisstion
Inbor
Fetter
White House
Fen
Interstate Commerce Commiss
Louisville
Nashville
Ck Pitt
Leginlathin
Sid Conetels
Lfe
Iy Congress
Cou
Lulaile & Nashelle
Theodore Roorev
Probate Assembly Meets in Hartford Furlong 19
The annual gathering of the Connecticut probate assembly convened at the capitol to address imperial matters and related inquiries. Officers named included vice president and presiding members, with names such as Willi H and Howard H Woodman recorded amid discussion of disease and governance concerns.
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Hartford
Ing Wbich
Eermplary
Irene Ery
Baton
Doup River
America Losing Oriental Trade Sparks Open Door Debate
Washington reports indicate rising foreign competition from Japan and Manchuria threatening American commerce in the Orient. Officials note the issue stems from internal U S regulatory changes while denying direct Chinese government action. The piece argues the open door policy faces strain, with Japan seeking broader influence and American merchants facing increased costs and disruption to trade routes.
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Washington
China
Inawiry
Franks
America
Orient
Japan
United States
Worthwests Ateol
Pittaliors Enid Certian
Texas
Stannard
Manchuria
Putley
Emil
Aires
Arrest Detective Suspect Organized Gang In Rail Theft Case
Special to the Journal-Courier reports Providence Be Fob Vincent Tontty and others tied to a New Haven detec tive ring arrested near Hate My Theme. Deputy Chet Carney led railway detectives investigating thefts by an organized gang suspected of railcar goods thefts at a railroad camp.
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Journal-Courier
Vincent RR
Cheney
Vincent Tontty
New York New Haven
Wartford
Carney
Riliroad
Chie Merten
Industrial Wage War Anticipated and Probing Thaw
General news reports an anticipated wage conflict and a thaw in tension as probes continue. Detective arrest figures are noted with ongoing financial and probate concerns, while sports and local events fill today’s pages.
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Alerion Laowling Cetentn
Heweman
Ssaener
Willette
Bridge Opening Delayed By Weather And Legal Hurdles
The new Grand avenue bridge over the railroad cut faces delays due to weather and ongoing legal and engineering disputes. Temporary pavement likely, with a spring opening anticipated. costs for a temporary viaduct are deemed unnecessary amid disputes and permitting delays.
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Grand Avenue Lab
Tralley
Concord
Gronm
Pawmont
Renty
Joey
Annie
St Loli
Santere
NO DIVORCE SAYS THAW Prisoner Denies Proceedings Against Avilyn
In Mattawan New York Ket Woo denies divorce proceedings against Avilyn. The Thaw case continues with delays and legal maneuvers as witnesses and court actions unfold in a terse, unnamed proceeding.
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Ty Benin
Avilyn
Mattawan
Seeley
Dons Boy's Clothing Case Reports Child Mistreatment
Feb 19 New Britain police learn Henrietta Hewes a teen girl fled her Hertford home claiming mistreatment. She traveled to Collinaville Unionville then New Britain lodging and sought work. She described abuse and was placed under police watch as her father was notified for possible reunification.
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Hapemeninr
Henrietta Hewes
Sean Old
Teed Mewes
Hertford
Warren
Collinaville
Unionville
New Britin
Abe
Damage suits withdrawn amid Hartford 1819 turmoil
In a chaotic 1819 episode, the New York New Haven and Hartford line faced lawsuits that were withdrawn after settlements. Courts documented tensions, fatalities, and contentious claims tied to a broader civil conflict, with officials noting the era’s upheaval and legal maneuvering surrounding the railway.
Teddy After Big Game Fell Air Matin
Local sports brief reports a postgame incident involving Teddy after a major contest. It notes injuries and a delay as staff respond, with lingering questions about the outcome and players involved.
Distinctive Merits in Courier Editorial Enterprise
A fragmentary historical note praises the Courier for its independent fearless editorial activity and energetic gathering of news. It highlights bold modern methods and clear, attractive presentation aimed at engaging the public and readers.
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Devennt- Courier
Briss
OFF Hs
Mitchell Not Removed From New Britain City Posts
A garbled local item notes government action involving New Britain officials. No clear names or dates are readable, but the fragment mentions council at something akin to Fremont and a stated decision not to remove a person or position.
Wet Feet and Trolley Delays Cause City Chaos
Heavy precipitation left streets flooded and trolley lines clogging the city. Commuters faced long waits as water filled tracks and cars stalled, with winds driving snow and slush across Meadow Street and Edgewood Avenue. Officials report two and a quarter inches of rain for the day and warn of continuing wintry mess into the evening.
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Edgewood Avenue
Slush Crossing
Mud Valley
Slipperyville
New Haven
Chuck
Chapel
Ethene
Meadow Street
Wilet
Ennens
Cris
Wight
Thie Evra
Weather Record for Thursday and Friday in Pel: Snow and Wind
Pel region reports snow and wind Thursday with rain Friday. New York sees snow and wind Thursday, turning colder. Providence forecast shows chilly conditions with west winds.
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Woekington
Pel
Thureday
Peldays
New York
Wiehworth
West Waste
Reid Ridicules War Suggestion At Pilgrim Dinner
The New York dinner of Pilgrims featured Whitelaw Reid ridiculing war with Japan as unlikely and stressing amistad with Britain. Mark Twain mocked the gold coin age and In God We Trust, while Bishop Lawrence warned on church and school separation and Archishop Laud’s influence on liberty.
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Whitelaw
Loy
United States
Japan
de Tlon
Alogether
W. Butley Dunean
Joseph Hal Choate
Great Britain
Choate
Amos Bryce
Canada
Kenne Howard
Brithambingey
Mark Twain
Clome
Pierpont Morgan
Morgan
Lawrence
Massachusetta
New Englane Mokenge
Engin
Laud
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