Bucket Shop Rumors Shake Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago reports say the McLain brothers face federal charges for mail fraud provoking a wave of suspicions about bucket shop dealings on the Board of Trade. Several firms suspected of similar acts may be arrested. directors and traders weigh resignations as evidence and warrants are reviewed.
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Chicago
McLain Brothers
United States
Board of Trade
Mclain Bros. & Co
McLain
Farmers’ Exchange
Sherman Street
Divided sentiment over bucket-shop trades and board actions
The piece documents strong opposition among legitimate traders to bucket-shop activities and to the board’s lax enforcement. It cites John Hill Jr and former officers calling for traders to stand up for lawful exchange operations amid investigations into McLain Bros. & Co. and A. R. Jones & Co. Trunk theft and various market quotes follow, with details on misused mails and ongoing regulatory pressure.
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Commission
Board of Trade
John Hill, Jr
Board of Directors
Charles R. McLain
Albert O. McLain
A. R. Jones & Co
McLain Bros. & Co
McLain Brothers
United States
W. R. Henning
McLains
Lamson Bros
Iowa Board of Control Seeks 848572 for State Institutions
The Iowa board of control filed its first biennial report with Governor Shaw requesting 848,572 for state institutions excluding three educational schools. Total property value of the thirteen institutions is 8,538,718 with 6,980 inmates. Biennial expenditures ending June 30, 1909 totaled 2,507,273, with the last year 181,633 less than the first.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Board of Control
Shaw
Clarinda
Soldiers
Soldiers’ Home
College For Blind
School For Deaf
Feeble Minded Institute
Eldorado
Mitchellville
Mount Pleasant
Cherokee
Independence
Fort Madison
Anamosa
Citizens Seek Damages Over Streetcar Fatalities and Assault
In Racine municipal court Edward Schumaker as administrator sues Milwaukee Light Heat and Traction and Milwaukee Electric Railway for 5000 over a daughter killed by an electric car on August 21. Schumaker also sues for 1000 for a motorman assault and failure to pay fare. John Humphrey sues for 5000 over his son Robert’s death when his head hit a centerpole on a Milwaukee ride home from a Waukesha picnic.
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Racine
Wis
Edward Schumaker
Mabel Schumaker
Milwaukee Light, Heat and Traction Company
Milwaukee Electric Railway Company
Schumacher
John Humphrey
Robert Huphrey
Milwaukee
Waukesha
Boers Do the Trick Winston Churchill A Prisoner
Estcourt Natal reports a big fight near Ladysmith with Boer and British forces. Lieutenant Winston Churchill, son of Lord Randolph Churchill, distinguished himself during a derailed armored train action, with reports of missing Dublin Fusiliers and Durban volunteers and a Red Cross inquiry awaiting word from General Joubert.
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Fatcourt
Dublin Fusiliers
Durban
Red Cross
Joubert
Estcourt
Winston Churchill
Lord Randolph Churchill
Natal
Natal Advertiser
Hstcourt
Dublin
Dr. Bristoe
Desperate Action Aboard Armored Train From Est Court
Mercury recalls a hard battle where Maxim and two nine pounders broke telegraph wires as Dublins and Durban volunteers attacked from a kopje. Sharpshooters hid behind boulders while trucks overturned injuring several. Lieutenant Churchill led with bravery and coolness as the party fought on.
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Durban
Natal
Estcourt
Churchill
Clears
Armored Train Ambush Near Estcourt
Special dispatches from Estcourt report heavy fighting as a British armored train, under fire in rain and mist, acts to pass through. Lieutenant Churchill carries wounded to the tender while Boers destroy sleepers and push-in scouts exchange fire with British pickets. Wounded and missing estimated at 100 to 150, including Captain Haldane. Some may escape to the veldt and rejoin Estcourt in a few days.
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Durbans
Wylie
Dublins
Churchill
Estcourt
Natal
London
Haldane
Nstcourt
Would Not Be Denied in Arcola Marriage Scene
In Decatur Illinois a couple eloped and married despite efforts to stop them. J T Salmans of Arcola wed Miss Lottie Tarbox who had been at Sinois Woman's College Jacksonville. The ceremony occurred after a telegram attempt to delay. a license was issued and Rev Prostcraft married them.
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Decatur
His
J. T. Salmans
Lottie Tarbox
Arcola
Sinois Woman's College
Jacksonville
J. F. Wohlfarth
Grace Methodist Church
Wollfarth
George 8. Tarbox
Salmans
Prostcraft
Street Car Accidents and Other News Bits
Electric street car with fourteen passengers in Anderson Indiana loses brakes on a slippery grade and strikes a rear coach at a crossing. two women and one man faint from fright. Work train collision near Alexandria injures two. seven workmen jump clear. Davenport hosts western congressmen at Rock Island arsenal inspection led by Major Blunt. Chicago reports a fatal bull fight amid a warehouse fire. Australian boy John Yeasko drowns in a shallow barrel. Iowa soldiers welcomed home by California towns. Burr Oak pioneer George Sterandt dies. sheriff’s race in Sheboygan ends with Buehen remaining. Parke Davis fellow Ralph Page named. Sioux City reports football field accident deaths of George Shoup. Muscatine mourns elder businessman W. S. Richie.
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Lake Erie and Western Railway
Buriston
Notable Iowan Dies and Crime Plots Mark November News
Reports from Urbana indicate rapid evidence building toward identifying or arresting suspects in the Burrell store and Monitor office blast. Adam Slowell of Hawkeye Insurance dies in Chicago. A former Burlington pastor faces suspension and possible resignation after confessing immoral crimes. A bold county treasury robbery attempt fails in Ottumwa. Mitchelville jail inmates riot, prompting discipline. New water troughs planned for the park and knee injury update on Albert Grant.
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State Executive Council
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Burr Oak
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Buehen
Henry Kiefer
Ann Arbor, Mich
Parke, Davis & Co
Ralph H. Page
Page
Sigma Whi
Sioux City
George Shoup
J. S. Shoup
Woodbury County
Muscatine
W. S&s
OWA State News
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Urbana
Dicate
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Burrell
Gener
Evening Journal
Adam Slow
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Burlington
B. W. Simon
German Methodist Church
H. Zimmermann
Wapello
Pite
Ottumwa
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Mitchelville
Anderson
Albert Grant
THE
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington,owa
Joseph Keck
Priesipent
Chas.h. Keck
Casnter
Frank Stewart
C. M. Keck
Casey Bros
Feed and Sale Stable
Hotel Allen
E. M. McConaughy
Conner
Klein's Clothing Store
J. R. Burroughs
Orrick
Southeast Corner Square
Columbia Corner
Washinton, LA
P. W. McElwain
Parsons
Waashiinnaton Lowa
Marsh W. Bailey
Washington
Iowa
C.J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
Bear Alberson's Grocery
Temple Huilding
Washington, Iowa
W. E. Anderson, M.D
Cerice
Klein's Clothing
Ida Bailey
West Malin Street
Dr. McClean
J. F. Poage
Osteopath
American School of Osteopathy
First National Bank
Cannes
West DeLong’s
City Feed Store and Feed Yard
Temple Building
MASON
Frank Rogers
C. S. Lemmon
L. D. Robinson
East Side
Mr. Lemmon
H. Sanford
Jessa Stable
T. J. Dempsey
National Bank
Capital
Purplus
W. KR. Jeeprey
A. Anderson
J.T. Anderon
Aga't
Washington County Savings Bank
Jon K Rok
H. Keow
M. Knoxw
First National
BANK
Wm. Blair
A. H. Wallace
0. H. Keck
Fran Stewart
J. ¥. Henderson
W. H. Butterfield
Crall
Rocky Mountain
Weary & Hatin
Freeport, Ills
Washington, Ia
Howard H. Hahn
T. T. Krebley Real Estate
Washingtesree
R. F. Riley
Stnouse’s
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