Sensational Testimony in New York Frauds Trail
Dramatic testimony emerged in the United States district court as George YL Grusby traffic manager for the Har-Vaston railway and others faced a narcotic graft case. Witness McKittrick of the Margadin-McKittrick Dry Goods Co. testified he received funds from unknown sources and described a New York money handoff, while denying knowledge of the giver. The defense sought to link payments to freight charges and settlement talks across venues, with figures reaching hundreds of thousands of dollars in charges and deposits related to freight and contracts.
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Jason
Tely Movator
United Sutts
George YL. Grusby
Har- Vaston Ailway
George L.thomas
New York
L. Targert
naRapitcy
Sg TM. McKitirick
Margadin-McKittrick Dry Goods Company
St. Louis
McKiUrtok
McKittrick
York City
Mowmitier
Ailey
Attorey van Valkenborek
W. B. Kotby
Thomas
Kelay
Raul
Nsrutink
T Meiuvick
Slav lv
Lowell
Maxs
Me Khitlek
Express
Alchitrick
Phatooshan
McKittrisx
Rohaka Apiib
Expresa
Mon
Witheas
Hugh McKittrck
T. J McKittrick
SteHittrick Mr. Gioeda. Co
Hugh McKittrick
Wit
Kr. Kelley
J. K.burnham
Durham, Hanna & Munger Dry Goose Company
Kansas City
Detroit
Hareham
W. F. Emery
Emery, Bird, Thayer (Dry Goods) Company
Kensas City
Iba
Ohly Wianes
Gay
Emery
Troy
Attempted Lynching and Cash Trails in 1902 Case
A damaged report details an attempted lynching at Rote Dale Kansas with a white woman involved. Testimony tracks payments of thousands of dollars via New York offices and express shipments related to Thomas and McKittrick, plus cash findings and salaries tied to freight and dry goods firms. Carl Muck to lead Boston Symphony Orchestra, succeeding Gercke.
Financial turmoil hits New York insurance sector
A jumble of OCR errors describes tension in the New York insurance market as reports say several firms lack conventional funding channels. Theos, marketers, and banks discuss a plan to salvage liquidity amid concerns about solvency and regulatory actions. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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WTR Ib
Mithousn
Yorke
Nes Yors
Alen
Beceasky
Wreckage Traps Workmen in Papier District
May 24 report from Papier describes workmen trapped in wreckage after an incident. Several workers were rescued, others remained missing as authorities investigated the collapse and coordinated with hospital teams.
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Symme Parece
Mable Shir von Beefied
Rth
Land sale in Kenwood ends forty year hold on Chicago home
Mrs. Thimnby B. Mladslane widow of Chicago and Alton president sells a longheld Kenwood property at Otto Young sale in May for a price near five dollars a front foot. The buyer plans to demolish the building by spring. frontage is 50 feet and depth 22 feet. occupation and future use by Young expected after January first.
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Chicago
Hhis Chyo
Roth
Thimnby B. Mladslane
Chicago and Alton Ratirom
Fawmler
Blackatone Menatial Wosary
Kenwood
Bud Sell
Otto Younk
Pill
Femfis
Michigan Avenues
Hulliard Court
Taronze Prion
Tlarksions
Kline
Mr. Young
Wood
Alusi
Young Accutinr
Youly
Ian Secu
Tuller
Belek Amt
Winiahed
Variable star discoveries and observing plans at Carina
New York May 24 astronomers report the discovery of two variable stars in Carina and a proposed systematic examination of all known variables. The news mentions Miss Merlenta F taavht and Pickering publicity for Carranza or related efforts, with notes on observational methods and potential scientific value for future research.
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Marcard
Autionomical Observatory
Carina
Meirlenta F Taavht
Pickering
Balan F. Bailey
Brey Mbites
Chrisop
Pyalley
Carlene
TESTIFIED IN INSURANCE INVESTIGATION IN ITALY
Fragmented report notes a stabbing death and robbery links amid an insurance probe. Names and places appear garbled but reference New York grand jury testimony by Julien Ty Dae vis and Ww. T. Hemrad connected to Mutual Life Insurance. A body found in the North River raises murder questions.
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New York
Julien Ty Daevis
Ww. T. Hemrad
Thst . Communay
Fox
He Insurance Companies
Motorman Killed as Crowd Murmurs Grief and Rage
New York May 24 a mob gathers as the mangled body of Timotesat Tescue is carried by a grieving father Dramatieatty and a police line hold back mourners. The crowd hurls cries while a man laments a loss in a tragic accident. A police officer is injured as tensions rise. Separately the New York Board of Education adopts a resolution to end photography of a Chinese education project amid debate over funding and images.
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New York
Norih' River
West Ninetyalzthtreet
Alenr
Central Office
Standine
Thal Cigat
Mille Bay
Matarmaline
Board of Education
Tuan Fong
Weeroy
Buklen
Tai Hung Chi
Aasistant
Local water company restructuring reported amid disorder
A San Francisen Water and Montane Halltad firm faced a weeks long dispute ending with a formal termination today. Local officers including President and Treasurer Grant were cited amid a broad cast of names as plans for a restructured group emerged.
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Winnemeca
Nev
Ant
Martine Oma
Gindy
Mrekedy
Batiarer
Tony
PSO
Miles Hirani
Ohtenga
Senate weighs canal type as White House seeks sea level plan
President Moogevelt presses canal policy amid Senate debate on whether to build a sea level canal across Panama. Administration estimates show 205 senators likely to back a sea level project. House support uncertain. Treasury and consulting engineers weigh lock versus sea level designs as Congress signals willingness to act.
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Warhlasion
Senate
Lothmu
Panama
Renata Cotatieo
Wnlen
Dent Moogevelt
Ube
Jock
Edhate Ientore
Whitehouse
Canal Tyne
Tofthan
Congress
Board of Consulting Engineers
Omdale
Odda i
Monate
Wesélog
DENEEN SIGHS BILL IN MAY PRIMARY ELECTION
Spathfield UL May 23 The primary election wil wan sig ne today by Governor Denera. He argued there were many factions in the system each desiring a different bill and that the current law is the best compromise possible. He said the statute is more constitutional than the one the supreme court struck down as unconstitutional.
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Spathfield
Denera
Arrests For Fraud In Trading Stamp Case In Philadelphia
Philadelphia May 23 arrests were pressed today for fraud involving trading stamps. A Belmont representing the Yellow Trading Stamp Company and J E Winlow of Sperry Hutchinson Trading Stamp Company faced charges. Warrants were issued by Joseph Ebiari, former trading no-man, for the Be st Dealers’ Protection association, formed to drive stamp companies from the business.
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Philadelphia
A. Belmont
Yeltow Tweding Stamp Company
J. E.‘wWinlow
Sperry & Hutchinson ‘Trade Ing Stamp Company
Agjarn Ta
Joseph Ebi
Fragmentary Labor Negotiation Report and May Reunion
A garbled 19th century labor note describes workers advancing negotiations with employers, a memorial to employers, and debates over meal times and recruitment. It references meetings, reunions, and various named figures amid a fragmented account of labor events and domestic concerns.
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Mhleago
Mabh
Pffer
Castinae
PNT
Armed Miners Clash in Ohio Coal Fields
In Braihfeld Ohio on a May night armed nonunion miners attacked strike breakers guarding the Plum Run mine. Shots fired from concealment hit guards and workers, women were escorted from entrances, and an ensuing battle with heavy overgrowth and ambush fire disrupted operations. Authorities prepare security as tensions rise over open pits and nearby rail routes. A separate Newark report notes a church congregation approving a pastor but seeking higher compensation and a salary arrangement.
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Braihfeld
Ohio
Plum Run
Graveland and
Pittaburg
Valan
Cleveland News
Raya
Pol Te Plaéy
Vina
Cumberland and Presbyterian churches reunite in Des Moines assembly
In Des Moines in May 1924, the Cumberland Presbyterian Church formally united with the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America. The joint regulation was adopted amid stormy cheers as moderators and commissioners shifted from debate to celebration.
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Des Moines
Lows
Stiemny
Cumberland “Presbyterien
United States
Americs
General
Mofergtor
Hunter “Corbote
Cumberland Church
Presbyterian Church
United
America
Neewtuc
Cumberland Bee
Dex Maines Assembly
Hunter Corbet
Antte
Commissionera
Lynn
Moar F. Crosey
Tacksonyite
Laurie
Uelig
Patel
Crogey
Lassie
Treaty Amended in Havana May 29 on Ratifications
The Havana dispatch reports on foreign ratifications discussions with an amended ratification proposal. It notes expected amendments involving Great Britain and government changes, while signaling the outcome remains uncertain amid diplomatic tensions and parliamentary procedures. The article also mentions the Damrosch case and a Musicians Union convention in New York, including details of a fine and protests roused by the incident.
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Havana
aandie= econ
Uetwern
Ace
Great Britain
Ufa
Damrosch
Heaton
Vyalsness
Awatitan Furleratinn
Fameil Ball Tolay
Hieppt
Damroach
New York Symphony Orchestra
New York
Avi
Damsoseh
Unclear wartime debate over a naval design and resources
A scrambled report from Norfolk in January 1893 discusses government defeat in a debate about a warship project. The fragment mentions the Navy, a governor, conscription, and plans to lay down a vessel at a private yard amid funding and production challenges.
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Wartingteg
Norfolk
Toacoq
Laulsis
New Gent News
Royal procession greets future Queen of Spain
A crowd at Enthusiaess demonstrates support for the future queen of Rosin as royal figures including Princess Ena, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and other royals attend the ceremony. The royal train departs amid adoring cheers and banners saying long live the Queen of Spain.
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Long Live
Queen OF
Spain
Alvo
Rosin
Alexandre
Pricg
Princesa of Wales
Duchess of
Counaught
Hosa
Hing
Ena
King Meets Queen in Regal Frontier Welcome
King Alfonso arrives at Ineo at daylight with Premier Soret and a grand royal suite. Crowds cheer as European and British dignitaries decorate the nation. The royal train is due at the Pardo palace by 6 30 Friday night amid tapestried stations and festive Castilian displays.
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iMaded
Arfonso
Soret
de Jaique
Timat
Spain
Kingale peTie
Ausple
Ineo
Thare
Pardo Plate
Fort Road
Eliot Re elected President In Bi City Chitarian Group
Tinton May 28. The CH tilian am apoleilan loing reelected Rev Dr Semel A Eliot president and the vice presidents Inc iate Horace Tavin of San Frayelece Rev Charles B St John of Hrooktine chosen secretary.
Washington Bury New Alcohol Bill Clears House
In Washington on May 4 the national free alcohol bill passed the conference on Nuance and was reported as approved by committees. Amendments adopted by the Senate were not changed and the act takes effect on July 1, 1907. Supporters secured detentions and delays on the measure while awaiting amendments. The bill passed without division.
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Washington
Enmimittes
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