Insurance Inquisi tion Hearings Open After adjournment
Testimony in the New York insurance investigation resumed amid lively exchanges and jeers as Richard A. McCurdy of Mutual Life faced questions. A new feature emerged showing a literary bureau used to send favorable press material, while dividends on policies were scrutinized amid unanswered actuarial questions.
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New York
Legislative Committee
S. Fredixon
Assembly of Thetate
Armstrong
Richard A. McCurdy
Mutual Life Insurance Company
McCurdy
Joseph Howard
Howard
Boston Globe
Wisconsin Legislators and Insurance Vouchers Case
A historical report details Hughes presenting a $5,000 voucher to William A. Fricke, former Wisconsin insurance commissioner, and a Madison attorney letter stating Fricke would accept a retainer to protect Mutual Life's interests. McCurdy approved the voucher. evidence shows payments for professional services tied to lobbying insurance legislation across Wisconsin and at Washington.
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Michigan
J McCurdy
Legislaton
Wisconsin
Chiemin
Surance Companies
Washington
State Assembly
Hughes
William
Tornado Rips Sorento Illinois Killing Four
A tornado struck Sorento Illinois early this morning killing four people and injuring thirty five. Fourty houses were blown away and complete paths were cut through the town with debris strewn along the tornado track.
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Sorento
Ill
Etruria Rescues Sinking Crew Near Newfoundland
The Cunard steamship Etruria rescued the crew of the Swedish bark Orion on October 15 on the Newfoundland banks. Captain Potter reported via wireless from New York that the ship took crew members from latitude 41.40 north and longitude 62.44 west as a northwest gale and rough seas churned the area. Orion had sailed from Cape De Gata, Spain seven weeks earlier, bound for St John, N. B. The bark was sinking after bad weather.
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New York
Midocean
Cunard
Etruria
Queenstown
Liverpool
Potter
Staten Island
Orion
Newfoundland
Cape de Gata
Spain
St. John
N. B
Post Office to Enforce Rural Box Rules
Washington October 18 The post office department will withdraw rural delivery from patrons who fail to provide regulation mail boxes. W R Spilman general superintendent of rural delivery says no favoritism will be shown in enforcing this order.
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Washington
Post Office Department
W. R. Spilmin
Rural Delivery
Protesting Innocence, John Rooney Hanged in Bismarck
John Rooney was hanged in Bismarck North Dakota for the murder of Harold Sweet near Fargo on August 26, 1902. He proclaimed his innocence to the end and sang his own song on the trap noting the small crowd and late hour as he faced death.
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Bismarck
N. D
John Rooney
Harold Sweet
Fargo
Grand Duke Cyril to Live Simple Country Life in Coburg
The marriage of Grand Duke Cyril of Russia to Princess Victoria Melita on October 8 at Tegernsee is announced. He plans to buy the Rueckert estate near Coburg, grandson of poet Frederick Rueckert, and will lead a simple life as a country gentleman.
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Coburg
Duchy of
Saxe-Coburg and
Gotha
Grand Duke
Cyril of
Russia
Victoria Melita
Tegernsee
Upper Bavaria
Herr Rueckert
Frederick Rueckert
Jacob H Schiff Financier of New York Power
Jacob H Schiff head of Kuhn Loeb & Co a leading New York financier born in Germany in 1847 came to America at eighteen and now exemplifies influence in business and philanthropy while criticizing directors as dummies during an insurance inquiry.
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Jacob H. Schiff
New York
Germany
Mr. Schiff
America
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Weaver Was Fired Police Chief Tells Inquisitors What They Don't Want to Hear
Philadelphia dispatch reports the seven member special committee begins testimony on Weaver administration. Mayor Weaver and three directors insist on staying. the committee maintains rules. Superintendent Taylor testifies about police politicization and Smythe's directives, then Lieutenant Campbell confirms the polices' attendance at political meetings. Major Count von Goetzen reports German East Africa victories with 600 rebels defeated near Mogoro. Barcelona police uncover dynamite hidden in flowers tied to Loubet visit plot.
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Philadelphia
Select Council
Weaver
Finance Committee
Taylor
Twenty-fourth Ward
Republican Club
Public Safety
Smythe
Thomas Campbell
Africa
Berlin
Adolf von Goetzen
German East Africa
Dar Es Salaam
Mogoro
Lindi
Ris
Blais
Madrid
Barcelona
Loubet
Alfonso
Tells the Committee What It Didn’t Want to Do
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a city dispute over ordering out of the mayor and heightened excitement surrounding a committee’s actions. The text hints at conflict, committee pressure, and procedural tension without clear outcomes or dates.
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Uei
Bryan Arrives in Tokyo to Warm Welcome
William J. Bryan arrived in Tokio and was greeted by members of the Japanese American society. He received a cordial welcome and was invited to a dinner.
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Bryan
Tokio
Willliam J. Bryan
Bevan Seeks Audience With the Mikado
Bevan spoke at the Wasela club this morning and is expected to obtain an audience with the Mikado.
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Ner
Maple Club
Bevan
Joliet Hosts Delegates at Eleventh Trinota Federation Meet
IHinoie Women's Clube Joliet welcomes delegates to the eleventh annual Trinota Federation meeting. Mrs. BE Murphy and Alderman W. King greet attendees as Mrs. James Jake delivers the response. First session covers credentials and delegate assignments.
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Ihinoie Women's Clube
Black Hand letter targets New York grocer by blast
A dynamite blast struck Antonio Garbalvo’s grocery at 18 Stanton Street New York damaging the storefront and scaring residents. Garbalvo had received a Black Hand letter demanding $1000 a week earlier, which he handed to police. No serious injuries reported. six story building with tenement residents above. Also a US Dominican Republic arms export ban announced from Washington with a presidential proclamation and advisory memorandum.
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New York
Antonio Garbalvo
Stanton Street
Garbalvo
Washington
United States
Porto Rico
Dominican Republic
State Department
Market Summary Hogs Cattle and Sheep in Chicago
Chicago markets report fluctuating hog receipts and prices with mixed packers and shipping grades. Cattle and sheep see steady to strong trends, Westerns and yearlings feature in price ranges, and overall receipts and shipments vary by date and category across October.
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Yemaraays
Norway Considers Prince Carl as New King Amid Republican Protest
The Norwegian government asks the storthing to invite Prince Carl of Denmark to become king as republicans denounce the move. King Oscar’s refusal is expected. Nansen was once a possible candidate, and a Scandinavian alliance via Germany’s influence could back Carl’s selection.
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Christiania
The
Storthing
Carl
Denmark
Norway
Republicane
Oscar
House of Bernadotte
Charles Xtiii Glohn
Sweden
Bernadette
Pau
France
Dr. Nansen
United States
Vestergotland
Norweglin
Royal House
Havig
Ingeborg
William
Germany
Dreibund
New Ruler a Home Body
A Copenhagen correspondent reports on Prince Carl and Princess Maud with their son Prince Alexander. If chosen king, Carl will face grave duties while aiming for Norway’s best interests. The article notes their quiet, private life and hopes for a stronger union among Norway, Sweden, and Denmark through Carl’s leadership.
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Chicago
Copenhagen
Carl
Maud
Alexander
Norway
Sweden
Prince Carl
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Michigan Solons
Urdy
ST. Louis
the Evening Journal
Lil
Quaker City
Inquisitors
Sheldon Votter
A. Lincoln Acker
Public Works
FP. J. Shoyer
Department of Supplies
Bixit Weaver
Work
Sen
Huler
Nansen Was
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