Bank Collapse Shocks Pittsburg As Allegheny National Fails
A Pittsburgh bank shutdown sparks citywide concern as Allegheny National Bank suspends operations. City Treasurer Steel reports the bank could not honor checks and funds are effectively unavailable. Investigations focus on former cashier Williams Montgomery for alleged embezzlement of cash and securities, while court records cite a loss of about 4630 and 325000 in securities.
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Allegheny National Bank
Pittsburg
isRo Lords
Traasurer Steel
Allinghany National Bank
Caruthers & Co
Thin
Willams Montgomery
Lin One
United States
William
Lindsay
Ag Men Het
Montgomery
Los
City Tremurer
Chy
Steel
Isday Ne Syne
Bank
Hsidrainer
Willa L. Folds
Logi
Conavant
Mmerigen Dale Ducovoles
Yensurer Stout
Hansen Mstarlon
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Ty Scutter Platt
Poston
Joel Low
Bratsechilelil
Misa Wood
Ltty Ovidenes
Mlos
Methodist sessions ponder reunion in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg May 18 Methodist Protestant delegates debated reunification with the Methodist Episcopal and United Brethren churches. Baltimore conference gains influence as a committee weighs consolidation of the three denominations potentially swelling the church union to over nine million members.
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Pueburg
Torenne
Genslun
Willy Ater de
Alethad St Lpts
Shoveh
Baltimore
Joh P. Twlliver
Iowa
Methodist Episcopal
United
Binley
Henley
W. Douglas MaKenzie
Congregational
Soninnyy
Hartford
Sona
Ms Congregational Church
Sesson
Metholieh
Congregationiel
Signed Treaty Sets Travel Rules for Prisoner Exits
Warthington chronicle notes a treaty signed by the acting secretary and ambassador Dyce Ot Greil UM ALM establishing travel regulations for the ex ition of prisoners and for cleans and work. The document outlines safe passage and associated duties.
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Warthington
May
Letlng
Tucanid Ambaneadae
Street Car Disaster Strikes Cleveland Town
A deadly street car explosion damages units on Cleveland area lines. Police report show hidden weapon box found near Broadway and Junction, with crews rushing to restore power as hundreds evacuated. Injuries include shattered jaws and brick injuries to riders. one passenger and others injured in Woodland Avenue area as car derailed and wires torn. Authorities investigate cause and the Michopal Teaglion company dispatches men to aid repairs and safety checks.
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Mntorten
Lie
Municipal Bireet Railway Company
Hues
Vo Company
Tamnerning Sillings
Phero
Ofelock Rhuting
Windeniers
Clevelans
Strikora
Laemen
Michepal Teaglion Company
Urfyon Bart Wy
Conalanrd
Fourlesnth
Woorland
Benjamn
Nires
Burdamba
Amol
Wedding of Prince Holle Ao Basin And Mine Gould
Reports detail a May wedding plan for Prince Holle Ao Basin and Mine Gould with contested consent issues. Count Nomis opposes the match, citing family objections and potential custody disputes amid anticipated financial and legal proceedings.
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Prince Holle
Gould
Chemselirs
Nomis
Hinlalfon
Mme
Trould
Alyluta
Doctoy White
Fragmentary Rome Reports Spark Church Marriage Debate
Reports from Rome describe potential Catholic church actions affecting a Protestant marriage case. The Vatican influence is discussed as a factor in approval or refusal, with names and places implied but obscured by garbled OCR.
Salt Lake and State News Fragment Faits
A disjointed collection reports the murder of Walter McDonald, Salt Lake engineer, with a coroners inquiry and family details. It notes McDonald’s long service at the Commercial Building, his departure from Salt Lake, and mentions his widow and ten children. Additional items include a Salt Lake police call about a missing boy Don Demme, an arrest, and a missionary death in Turkey.
Gold shipment backs New York finance deal
New York May 18 The Allanized Reverie Wilhelm ship sails for Cherbourg and Bremen with 4.5 million in gold. About 1.03 million will be left in double eagles for Berlin. Banks expect large gold outgo and forego sterling exchange as new stock of gold bars and related credits enter the market.
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New York
Wilhelat
Cherbourg
Bremen
Golan Thy
Sterling Exchange
Auie Faukes
Governor for Local Option in Louisiana Debate
Governor Sanders urges legislature to ban and punish gambling on race tracks and the expansion of prohibition. The address notes state constitutional policy, praising prohibition in some areas while acknowledging enforcement challenges, and calling for higher taxes to fund state operations. It condemns liquor sales to women and mixed drink practices, while supporting equal suppression of alcohol for both races.
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Ugor Neénens
Ivas
Woman Faints at Balt Lake Injuring Self
A woman fainted at Balt Lake on a recent night, fell and struck her head, suffering injuries. She remained in serious condition this morning, with attendants noting a painful neck and collarbone area.
Taft in Conference With the President May Day Talks
Washington May 18 Secretary Taft met the President for a long session at the White House. They discussed the coming elections in the republic of Panama and the selection of a successor to General MeKeux. Phrases about unions, tempnrAeS, and Republican convention appear garbled. no clear outcomes are stated.
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Washington
Taft
White Hans
Wart
Pama
Republic of
Pra Ama
MeKeuuix
Chic Olaner
Balwern Golombin An
Lee
Roosevelt to Review Battleships on Return
Washington reports that twenty four battleships will be reviewed by President Roosevelt at Hampton Roads on February 22, marking the return from a world cruise. The fleet includes the Wisconsin and Nebraska assigned to the Atlantic due to Pacific coast construction, with Malye and Album sailing together from San Francisco to New York. Officials praise improved machinery and discipline, noting better cordiality between officers and enlisted men, and predicting enhanced rivalry and competition among ships.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Hempton Roads
Nebraska
Pacific
Atlantic
Malye
Album
San Francisco
Bying
Heermary Melcalf
Bas Joel
Plijs
Hardis
Sitylae Tac
Aged Author Fredericy May Sloland Visit
Fredericy May Sloland, author of Views and pamphlets, met yesterday at a residence here. The encounter involved discussions on the Wileyonau availumy of Sciences and touched on literary work.
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Fredericy May Sloland
Masi
Girl Denounced as a Blackmailer in Brooklyn Trial
New York May 18 Jennie Bloot shot and wounded Charles M Save 1 Turd a Brooklyn twyer after he refused her money She was denounced by Judge Dike as a blackmailer and perjurer and sentenced to serve not less than three nor more than four years in the state penitentiary at Auburn In her defense Missilunl accused Sanford of misconduct leniency was sought but Judge Dike imposed hard punishment saying the law should replace sentiment and that the convict shows victims yet to come
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New York
Jennie Bloot
Charles M. Save
Brooklyn
Hig
Joige Dike
Unil
Awarn
Missilunl
Sanford
Terennnsel
Bloomington Will Battle Sparks Trial Of Aged Millionaire
The case centers on the will of Col. Hos Snell the eccentric millionaire, alleged to include favors to Mabel Snell of Kansas City and other kin. Plaintiffs accuse former judge W D Cochran of unfair rulings on the probate action, as the court opens today.
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Bloomington
Seco
Eccentrie
Hos. Snell
Tadeo Solna
Philbrich
W. D. Cochran
Mabel Smell
Kansas City
Colonie
Wid
British meat salesmen fear armour and go
London on May 18 reports a fragmented notice noting Armour and Co of Chicago facing concerns amid meat imports from America. The shaky market and developing exchange impact trade, with distress among salesmen about equipment and costs.
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London
Armont & Co
Chicago
Ameren Gri
Churchill Replies On Armour And Co Meat Retail Plans
Wirtstan Churchill, head of the Bank of Trade, answered questions from Charles W. Bowerman about Armour & Co planning to open England retail stores to supply meat. Churchill said Armour & Co had no plans to open here or in the provinces, noting existing Smithfield businesses face limits on selling imported meat.
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Rouse Oe Commons
Whem Wirtstan Churchill
Barch of Trade
Charles W. Bowerman
Ment
Iuuee
Bowerman
Yre Yent
Armour & Co
Fromt
England
Churchil Baid
Tus
Churcht Bald Turer
Wayble Cherlng
Smithfield
Hugh Toland Found Dead In Nevada Man, died in Garson
News item reports Hugh Toland found dead during the night in Garson Nevada. Toland had recently arrived from the west after acting with Lillian Russell’s company. The article notes his death appears by his own action amid illness and financial scandal touching a bank and trial company.
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Hugh
Putiadehi Land
Telghae
Tolamt
Tia City
Lillian Russell
Sirielen
Bryan Carries Alabama to Victory
Fragmentary report notes Bryan led Alabama in a game tonight with Montgemwary and Pele contributing. Details are unclear due to OCR issues but the scoreline and key names imply an Alabama win and active participation by listed players.
Alabama Delegation Supports Willan J Dronn at Denver
Reports show strong backing from Alabama for Willan J Dronn at the national convention in Denver. Early returns indicate Governor Johnson received large support from the southern region, while Bryan drew favor from the northern factions.
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Pote
Willan J. Dronn
Alabama
Denver
Covernor Johnson
Bryan
Mormon question fuels reward offer debate in Utah church
Rev Herbert Johngan of Warren Avenue Baptist claims possible $1000 reward for proving polygamy sanctioned by Mormon church since 1890. Peet of Salt Lake City challenged him in a large audience, alleging misrepresentations about Mormon policy and political activity, with further remarks by Jameson and others on church influence and electoral power.
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Bosion
Herbert Johngan
Warren Avenue
Ua Mormon Church
Yanl Fonto
Joma
Peel
Jumneon
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