Bank Runs Shock New York Markets Amid Roosevelt Speech
News reports describe a major bank run shaking New York as cash vaults emptied and securities fell from 5 to 84s, prompting appeals to the treasury secretary Cortelyou. Roosevelt addressed concerns in Nashville defending his policies and urging responsibility for honesty in business.
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Knickerbocker Trust Run Triggers Cash Relief Efforts
Bank officials announce 8 million in cash on hand to meet withdrawals but by 12:50 a.m. no cash remained and payments were halted. Vice President Brown promises reopening at 10:30 a.m. as bankers scramble to shore up liquidity, with deposits daily overflow and officials weighing aid from other institutions. sigo
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Cof Morgan & Co
William V. Galebeck
Doesnt Fear Wireless Says Cable Company Manager
George G. Ward, GM of the Commercial Cable Company, argues wireless will not rival cable lines. He notes a new direct cable from New York to Havana and says cable companies will keep investing in cables as Marconi advances may boost telegraph business overall.
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Nebraska Rail Reform Legislation in Circuit Court
Hearings in St. Paul consider the fate of Nebraska railroad reform laws. Nebraska Attorney General William Thompson leads state representation against railroads who appeal after a lower court ruling. Key counsel include W D McHugh J E Kelley and J M Rich for the railroads.
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Omaha
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J. M. Rich
Union Pacific
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Western Union strike ends as workers return
Western Union officials in St Louis report two striking operators returned to work yesterday and five more on Monday. The U S minister to Panama Herbert G Squires has arrived in New York from Bremen. Chicago securities and local finance show little impact from the New York flurry. Judge Thompson in Cincinnati rules the pressmen cannot enforce a closed shop against public policy.
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Equestrian Statue of Franz Sigel Unveiled on Riverside Drive
Riverside Drive in New York hosts an equestrian statue of General Franz Sigel. A memorial fund funded the project after his death, with sculptor Karl Bitter chosen three years ago. Unveiling is scheduled for October 19 at the One Hundred and Sixth Street site.
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Advice on Trusts Sparked By Chicago Conference
Wade H. Ellis warns trusts require honest cooperation and a national approach beyond states. He urges Congress to bar corporations from owning stock in other firms to curb corporate wealth. President Butler suggests amending the Sherman Act to ease business restrictions.
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Studebaker Music Hall
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Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Gotham's Canine Police Arrive From Ghent in New York
New York receives five Belgian sheep dogs known as Berger Belge for tracking lawbreakers on city outskirts. Trained to suspect anyone not in uniform, the dogs arrived aboard the Vaderland from Ghent.
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Lake Captain Takes Own Life Aboard Vessel
Bay City Michigan reports Captain Albert W. Henderson of Port Huron died by his own action on the Bermudee in Green Bay Wisconsin Saturday night. Henderson aged 42 had been ill. The mate transmitted the message to owner James Davison.
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Balloons Across Ohio and Canada In International Race
Balloons from nine entrants stay aloft over Ohio and nearby regions with several sightings in Ontario. The United States craft led by Major Hersey remains in flight near Hamilton while other balloons report positions from Marion Ohio to Cleveland and Columbus.
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Oscar Erbsloeh
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Mining Men in Trouble Charged with Three Crimes
Washington October 23 Eugene Davis and Edward Bryan vice press—charged with three offenses in a case involving a million dollars stolen from others. Authorities say the men acted in a fraudulent mining scheme and faces trial proceedings this week.
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Eugene Davis and
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Balloon Race Report From 1908 Narrowly Won by Major Hersey
The fragment notes a balloon race won in 1908 with Major Hersey aboard. The craft is described as moving east of northeast past Frown Street and St. Louis, indicating an early aviation record and directional flight path.
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Frown
St. Louis
Admiral Selfridge Marries in Boston
Rear Admiral Theos QO Selfridge retired and Miss Clertrude Wilds of Jamestown R I C T 6 wed at the Hotel Abbottsford Edward Mitts former rector of St Stephens church officiated with only the bride's relatives and four of the admiral's sons as witnesses Mrs Selfridge owns five estates at Jamestown and Newport and is 65. he is 72. They will reside in Washington.
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Washington
Property owners demand on rebuilding plan after Ventanet explosion
In Brazil Indiana on October 25 property owners in the powder mill addition met and passed a resolution. If the powder company does not rebuild the plant they will accept rebuilding homes as full settlement. If the plant is rebuilt they demand the company buy their property and they will move away.
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Globe Flee tric Light owner shot near Kinney hotel
Oct. 23 Globe Flee tric Light and Gas owner David James was shot by H. S Buckner opposite the Kinney hotel. Buckner fled. officers pursue. Reported motive is dispute over mining claims.
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H. S Buckner
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Hogs and cattle markets in Chicago October 23 1907
Chicago market report shows hog receipts around 22 000 with prices easing 5 70 to 6 40 for light to heavy grades and mixed packers 5 75 to 6 35. Cattle and sheep trades slowed, with cattle steady and sheep steady to strong, based on Culver & Co. notes from Washington Iowa.
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J. W. Culver & Co
Washington
Iowa
Chicago
John A. Babcock Seeks Prompt Personal Service
A brief note from John A. Babcock assures readers of timely assistance and a fair treatment, promising a square deal and reliable service to the public.
Drude Delivers Flank Rescue at Taddert Reconnaissance
Near Taddert a French column led by Colonel DeFretay was saved by General Drude's timely arrival with reinforcements. Moors threatening to overwhelm the French position were checked as Drude opened fire with two infantry companies, field guns, and rapid-fire guns, turning the tide of the engagement.
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Delretay
Vretay
French Cavalry Breaks Moors in Trench Clash at Casablanca
General Drude orders a rapid cavalry charge into Moor lines sparking a brutal hand to hand fight in the trench. French losses include Captain Abler and Jardy of the Chasseurs d'Afrique. over sixty Moors dead as Mulai Rachid’s forces retreat. The Gloire shelled the area while bodies are displayed to counter rumor that bullets damage Islam.
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Drade
Casablanca
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Mulai Rachid
Death of James Lloyd Jones in Dodgeville Wisconsin
James Lloyd Jones regent of the state university and brother of Rev. Jenkin Lloyd of Chicago has died at his Wyoming Wisconsin home. The obituary notes his death occurred October 23.
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Dodgeville
Wis
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Jenkin Lloyd
Chicago
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This County
Boundary dispute between Washington and Oregon to be argued before Supreme Court
Washington and Oregon border dispute over fishing rights will be presented to the US Supreme Court on December 2. The case centers on inter-state boundary questions and shared fishing interests.
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Wington
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