Morse Gains Time as Creditors Pressure Him
New York March 14 Charles W Morse gains time to restructure as creditors press for bankruptcy. Receivers and officers of National Bank of North America oppose immediate action while Morse lines up support from Mechanics and Traders Bank to delay proceedings. Liabilities run around 4 million with assets near 5 million in current market value.
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New York
Charles W Morse
Charles A Hanna
National Bank of North America
Holt
United States
Morse
T.G Pringle
E. B Shotwell
Europe
Mechanics’ and Traders’ Bank
Hanna
Court Agenda Delayed by Counsel Satisfaction
The remark suggests that creditors expect the court to note the defendants attitude, and counsel is pleased that the delay has been extended yet again, signaling cautious optimism about the legal path forward.
Hollis Shoots Wife in Dream at Newton Street Home
Hugh Hollis a treasury clerk formerly private secretary to the internal revenue commissioner killed his wife during sleep after obtaining a pistol days earlier. He said he was dreaming of burglars when the shot rang out and woke to find the tragedy. He had no recollection of the act.
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Washington
Hugh Hollis
Treasury Department
Louisville
Internal Revenue
Newton Street
Hollis
Lawyer David Ryder Ends Life in Pontiac Necktie Hange
David Ryder a Virginia born lawyer attempted suicide in Pontiac on March 14 using a four in hand necktie. He had planned to seek the Keeley cure with his Chicago brother but a quarrel led to drinking and despondency before his action.
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Pontiac
David Ryder
Virginia
Ryder
Chicago
Dwight
Keeley
Andover Seminary to Seek Affiliation with Harvard Divinity School
Charles J. Glidden of Boston and Mrs Glidden arrived in Jerusalem by motor car to astonish locals by a sight they call a devil wagon. The Andover Theological Seminary plans to affiliate with Harvard Divinity School as one of the nation’s oldest theological institutions.
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Andover Theological Seminary
Harvard Divinity School
Charles J. Glidden
Boston
Ill Omens Date Fight Ends in Five Years in Leavenworth
Chicago date line reports John R. Walsh former Chicago National Bank president received five years on each of nine counts for misapplying bank funds. Judge Anderson set concurrent terms citing age seventy and Walsh's prominence. Walsh appeals jurisdictional issues while bail remains $50,000. Trial spanned Nov. to Feb with jury illness delaying proceedings.
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Chicago
Federal
Fort Leavenworth
John R. Walsh
Anderson
United States District Court
Chicago National Bank
Walsh
Indiana
Ilinois
Banker’s Illness and Opposing Appeals After Sentence
The banker, bearing the sentence with iron self control, paled slightly as it was read. He told reporters he had no comment and implied the matter was not over. Lawyers moved to appeal to the circuit court and potentially the U S Supreme Court, while a writ of superseders sent him toward Leavenworth.
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Circuit Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
Leavenworth
Grosscup
Stranger returns after forty eight years to see his Kalamazoo family
Frank Sherman formerly of Cooper now living in London Ontario plans to visit Kalamazoo on April 1 to see his two daughters and his wife who died years ago. Sherman enlisted in the Civil War, vanished after mustering out in 1865, reappeared twenty five years ago, then left again. He learned his wife had died and his daughters had married. He regrets leaving his family.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Frank Sherman
Cooper
London
Ont
Sherman
R. S. MacGregor
Methodist Church
Thomas Walker
Frank Brown
Grand Rapids
Sizemore a Man of Action in Paris Incident
Otis Sizemore of Paris intervened as Conductor Morton was attacked by drunken passengers on the Paris Terre Haute interurban line. Sizemore knocked the aggressor away when a knife was drawn, sustaining a groin wound himself. He later gained notoriety after an earlier assault on Rev. W W Sniff.
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Paris
Otis Sizemore
Morton
Sizemore
W W. Sniff
Grandma Emma Myers Makes First Outing in Elwood
Elwood Indiana March 14 Emma Myers of Windfall aged sixty two has just made her first outing to Elwood she previously had not left home for years her visit marks a notable personal milestone in local life
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Elwood
Ind
Emma Myers
Windfall
Elderly woman tries steam road ride to visit granddaughter
A centenarian who had avoided cars for decades finally rode a steam road to visit her granddaughter Mrs. Cland Mausey in this city. Poor road conditions caused a short, thirty minute trip during which she did not feel seasick but complained of high fare.
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Cland Mausey
Mausey
Leap Year Party Prank Triggers Whisky Punch Incident
Hartford City Indiana on March 14 reports a young man upset at missing an invitation to a leap year party spiked the refreshments with whisky. The punch was consumed by several young society women and attendees, causing surprising effects among hosts and guests.
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Hartford City
Ind
Bloody Jail Break Attempt in Orel Ends in Slaughter
An escape attempt by five condemned criminals at Orel prison on March 14 resulted in seven deaths. The attackers overpowered wardens, then fired on guards with wardens rifles. Guards replied, killing the five inmates. two wardens died and one was wounded.
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Orel
Russia
Roslyn board elects Mrs Mackay to membership
New York March 14 tribute to Mrs Clarence H Mackay for business ability and public service. The Roslyn Board of Trade unanimously elected her to membership after she ran for school trustee three years ago and has since shown strong interest in the village and its schools.
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New York
Clarence H. Mackay
Board of Trade of
Roslyn
L. A
Chicago Markets Hogs Cattle and Sheep Report March 14 1908
Chicago markets show steady to firm tone with hogs light to heavy classes quoted. Estimated receipts 17 000 today and 17 000 tomorrow. cattle and sheep around 300 and 3 000 respectively with mixed packers and heavy shiping grades specified.
North American Commission Company Ad Declares Fair Deal
An advertisement from The North American Commission Company promises a square deal and straightforward service. It urges readers to act now for reliable terms and clarity in dealings.
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The
North American Commission Company
Hobson Loyalty Claim Ties to Williams List for Naval Seat
Washington report details L White Bushey statement on Captain Hobson’s appointment to the naval affairs committee. It notes John Sharp Williams proposed Hobson, Cannon accepted, and a Dec 18 1907 list shaping minority assignments. Hobson’s March 1907 letter to the Speaker and Alabama delegation endorsement are cited.
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Washington
Hobson
Alabama
Naval Affairs
Lilley
L. White Bushey
Speaker Cannon
Naval Committee
John Sharp Williams
House
Cannon
Committee On Naval Affairs
Lilley to Defend Inquiry Without Counsel Next Week
Representative Lilley will appear before the submarine investigating committee without legal counsel after his Connecticut attorneys Frank T. Brown and Stiles Judson withdrew. They left due to the committee’s rule blocking cross examination except by written questions. The clash between Lilley and the committee widens as sworn testimony conflicts with earlier statements.
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Washington
Lilley
Frank T. Brown
Stiles Judson
Connecticut
Senate debates and canal shipment bill passage
Washington reports Bacon of Georgia warned against executive encroachment as the Panama canal material shipment bill with United States registers passed. Simmons of North Carolina supported the ocean mail shipping bill. The House approved a record post office appropriation of 222 million with rural delivery funding up by 200 thousand, and adjournment set for Monday. A number of private bills were enacted.
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Washington
Bacon
Senate
Panama Canal
Simmons
N. C
House
Cipher Code Theft Hits U S Legations in Bucharest
A copy of the United States state department cipher code used for private correspondence between Washington and its legations in Bucharest, stolen from the legation by a French employee and he fled to Constantinople.
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United States
Bucharest
United States State Department
Washington
Constantinople
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