Big Cash Moves in New York Life Insurance Probe
The Armstrong committee hearing uncovers a $87,187 profit to New York Life from the United States Steel syndicate led by J P Morgan & Co. An $50,310 payment to Andrew Hamilton, billed as a canceled entry, links to the so called insurance generalissimo. NY Life’s 25 percent syndicate share runs via New York Security and Trust Co as part of the profits.
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New York
Armstrong Committee On Insurance
Hughes
New York Life Insurance Company
Milton M. Madison
United States Steel Corporation Syndicate
J. P. Morgan & Co
Hamilton
New York Life
G. W. Perkins
New York Security and Trust Company
Big Loan to Boston Men Under Scrutiny in Insurance Probe
Madison testified that a $930000 loan to Kidder Peabody & Co. produced $40000 profit paid as a check to George W. Perkins of J P Morgan & Co. The funds were not entered in New York Life books and Perkins claimed the transactions were proper. A Kidder Peabody official denied any such loan.
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Hughes
New York
Hamilton
Madison
George W. Perkins
Boston
Kidder, Peabody & Co
First National Bank
Perkins
New York Life
George T. Wilson
Equitable
Francis W. Jackson
Gerald Brown
Armstrong
J. P. Morgan & Co
New York Life Insurance Company
Kingston Strike Ended After Visit By IAM Official
Kingston Ontario November 24. Following a visit by A H Champion second vice president of the International Association of Machinists the strike ordered in April 1902 at the Canadian Locomotive company plant has been declared off A management notice states the strike was not lifted at their suggestion and they stand firm for absolute non discrimination against any man whether or not he belongs to any organization
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Kingston
Ont
A. H. Champion
International Association of Machinists
Canadian Locomotive Company
Boesberg Pleads Guilty to Hospital Contract Bribe
Milwaukee November 24 J Marion Boesberg linked to a local business pleaded guilty in Judge Tarrant s court to offering a 1500 bribe to county hospital contract supervisors. He was fined 1000.
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Milwaukee
J. Marion Boesberg
Extra international fleet assembles for Turkey showdown
A multinational fleet gathers for a naval demonstration aimed at pressuring Turkey over financial control of Macedonia. Leaders warn of coordinated action if demands are not met.
Navy Department Orders Autopsy of Late Midshipman Branch
The Navy Department has ordered an autopsy on the body of Midshipman Branch who was killed recently. The investigation follows the fatal incident and aims to determine the cause of death.
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Midshipman Branch
Kill
Gompers Reelected AFL President by Unanimous Vote
Samuel Gompers won re election as president of the American Federation of Labor by a unanimous vote. In Greece the international fleet gathered at Piraeus for a naval demonstration against Turkey under sealed orders in support of powers demands for financial control of Macedonia.
Navy orders autopsy in Midshipman Branch death case
The Navy Department has ordered an autopsy on the body of Midshipman Branch as Midshipman Meriwether faces court martial in Annapolis. Branch's parents consent to the autopsy.
Sailors mutiny at Sevastopol joining Brest reformers
Mutiny erupted at Sevastopol with sailors joining Brest regiment and workers under red flags. The city is in a state of panic as the unrest spreads through the port.
General Chaffee Ends Active Army Service Nears Retirement
Washington November 24. General Chaffee leaves Washington for a month long trip to southern California signaling the end of his active army connection.
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Chaffee
Washington
California
Army
Marshall Field Jr Fatally Shot by Accident
Chicago November 23 Marshall Field Jr son of Marshall Field well known dry goods merchant was cleaning a gun for a hunting trip when it accidentally discharged He was taken to a hospital and will undoubtedly die.
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Marshall Field, Jr
Chicago
Marshall Field
Governor elect Pattison of Ohio
John M. Pattison, a Democrat, insurance man, and capitalist, has been elected governor of Ohio. He lives in Cincinnati and leads Central Union Life Insurance. Born on a farm, he funded college by teaching, became an agent and lawyer, and served two Ohio legislature terms and one in Congress.
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John M. Pattison
Oho
Cincinnati
Central Union Life Insurance Company
Ohio
Congress
Desperate Prison Break Ends in Convict Capture
Four convicts staged a break from the State penitentiary in Jefferson City, bursting the gate with nitro glycerine. A gun battle followed through city streets, two officers killed, two convicts wounded, and all four captured after a pursuit that included volunteers and police.
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Jefferson City
State Penitentiary
John Clay
I. Alison
Commissary Department
KR. EB. Lee
Harry Vaughn
St. Louis
Hiram Blake
Grunty County
Charles Raymond
George Ryan
Eli Zeigter
Lee
Nto
Speems
Missouri Pacific
Orville Lane
Lane
Ken
Vaughn
Blake
Ryan
Raymond
Escaped Convicts Force Running Fight Through City Streets
In a chaotic break from the penitentiary, Zeigler and four other convicts dashed through the streets before the smoke cleared. Prison authorities reported Zeigler had not yet left the prison walls as the group fled, prompting a rapid pursuit through the block.
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Zeigler
Queen Helena Comforts Calabrian Earthquake Victims in Briatico
King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena visited Briatico Calabria amid earthquake ruins. The queen spoke soothing words and aided survivors visiting hospitals and poor quarters while villagers staged a grateful demonstration. In Washington a donor offered 50000 dollars toward cathedral construction if a matching mortgage reduction is funded.
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Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Helena
Briatico
Calabria
Foot Ball Captain Seriously 1, Boston, Nov. 24.
Captain BD J. is reported seriously injured in Boston as of November 24 in a football incident. Details are incomplete from the fragment.
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Boston
BD. J
Harvard Coach Suffered Brain Blood Clot, Says Doctor
Hume of the varsity football team was ordered to the city hospital by surgeon in charge De Blal Nichola. Dr Nietrola states the player had a brain blood clot.
Theopold Brothers File Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition
Francia A. Theopold and Herbert S. Theopold of Theopold Mercantile Co. Faribault Minnesota file voluntary bankruptcy petitions in U S court. Francia A. Theopold lists liabilities 262 013 00 and assets 127 40 09. Herbert S Theopold lists liabilities 35 276 002 and assets 55 2).
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St. Paul
Francia A
Lils
Ohio election canvass shows Pattison lead by large margin
Columbus reports the official vote tally from Ohio's recent election. John M. Pattison, Democratic candidate for governor, leads with a substantial plurality. Prohibition advocates show a small vote and Socialist supporters total 1808. Overall turnout reached about 01004.
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Columbus
Ohio
Foverhnor
Hihiil
Relief fund update and football dispute headline tangle
The Jew ish relief fund for Prussian transacre sufferers totals 740 dollars as of now. A quarrel over football teams at Kentucky University and State College in Lexington prompts the Thanksgiving game to be postponed with plans to reschedule elsewhere. In Richmond a condemned man cries innocence as Cephas Poindexter is hanged for deputy marshal Wade's murder in Rocky Mount Virginia.
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Lexington
Kentucky University and
State College
Richmond
Novi
Cephas Poindexter
Z Bo Wade
Rocky Mount
Seafold
British Naval Demonstration To Proceed After Porte Refusal
London reports the foreign office told Associated Press that with the Porte refusing the powers demands the naval demonstration will proceed the matter now resting with naval commanders.
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London
Foreign Office
Associated Efress
Tax collection postponed by revenue circular
Washington officials announce a circular from Commissioner Yerkes delaying until January 1 the requirement to pay internal revenue taxes on certain preparations sold as remedies but containing a preponderance of alcohol.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Yerkes
Internal Revenue Service
Markets in Chicago Show Steady Hog and Cattle Trading
Chicago reports steady markets for cattle hogs and sheep with receipts: cattle 400 and sheep 2000. Hog market shows bulk bids 8470 to 445 and shipping grades 8445 to 490 with mixed packers and porkers trading around 475 to 480.
Burton Sentimony on Unlawful Contract Denial
United States Senator Ralph Burton testified that he was not to appear before the Post Office Department and emphasized that no influence would be used. The hearing, in St Louis, covered prior communications about fraud orders and whether intervention was needed, with Burton recounting his discussion with Rialto representative Thomas B. Harlan.
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St. Louis
United States
J Ralph Burton
Kareas
van Devanter
Post Office Inspectora
Rialto Grata and Securities Company
Burton
Harlan
Rialto Company
Tie
Rialto official questioned on department inquiries and counsel stance
The witness described visiting Chief Post Office Inspector Cochran after news of his appointment by Rialto Grain and Securities. He said Cochran noted two complaints and that he sought guidance to avoid issues with the department. He asserted he could not be retained to appear as paid counsel and would quit if the company faced trouble.
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Rialto Comepany
Post Office
Cochran
Burton
Rialte Company
Department
Dennis
Rialto Grain and Securities Company
Charles H. Brooks
Pe Buttal
W. J. Vickery
W. B. Yran
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Generalissimo Hamilton
International Fleet
Tion
Turkey
Donia
Pittsburg
Samuel
Gompers
The
American Federation of Labor
Athens
the Evening Journal
the Inter
National Fleet
Piraeus
Macedonia
Washington, D.C
Evening Journal
Navy Department
Meriwether
Annap
Olis
Sevastopol
Sail
Brest Regi
Pattison
Missouri Penitentiary
Jeffersonville
Clay
Penitentiary
Italy
Briatco
Monte Leone
Protestant Episcopal Cathedral
Grain Market
Burton Sestimony
Post Office Department
D Post Office
Tnapee
M. G. Price
Price
Dice
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