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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1905

Page

3

Equitable Admits Charges. Directors Seek Full Inquiry

Equitable Life Assurance Society and the State of New York jointly demand a court investigation into alleged misdeeds by directors and officers in managing society funds. The 49 directors admit thirteen charges, including loans to Depew and Mercantile, with reservations and waivers of personal responsibility, while blaming individual officers for misconduct.

New York Equitable Life Assurance Society Equitable Brough Julius M Mayer Belef Ag Broadway Mercantile Safe Deposit Company Whia James H Hyde James W Alexander William Alexander Gage EB Tarbell Valentine P Snyder Thomas D Jordan Charles B Alexander Henry R Winthrop Alvin W Krech Wiliam H McIntyre

Marriages and obituaries from old Virginia and Maryland notices

A compilation of 1905 to 1995 notices and obituaries from Washington area papers. items include marriages such as Arturo Agatro and Florina Guardina and McLaughlin-Kearney, as well as multiple funeral notices for Bridget Hughes, Daniel Lahey, Fanny Dailey Markland and Anne Meem. Interment details at Addison’s Thanet, Olivet, and local churches.

Jonn S Parr Saraa J Fore Kenilworth Addisons Thanet Nelekam Bridget Jehno Hughes G Street Maysville Fanny Dailey Markland Matthew Markland Arlington Washington Mbenezer Ociork

Health Office Record Deaths Reported by August 25

A health office list records multiple deaths with names and ages across various streets and institutions. Notable entries include Mabelle Alexander 18, Dora L Baum 87, Mary A Blair 42, Francis Bowman 23, William Titus 25, Mamie Coston 87, John Crusenberry years, Freeman 3? years, Bessie Gainer 21, John Jones 18, Lurippta Jones 85, Prink Kinne, AdeTla Previa 56, Lowrita Reiner 18, Alley Robinson, Robert Thomas 38, Mary White 82, and miscellaneous ages and locations at Providence Hospital, Garfield Hospital, and Asylum Hospital.

Mabelle Aexander Dora L Baum Mary Blair Providence Hospital Francis Bowman Todd Place Wiliam Titus Sheridan St Mamle Coston John Crusenberry Stersey Ko Freeman Bessie Gainer John Jones Wah Lurippta A Jones AdeTla Previa Lowrita Reiner Garfield Hospital Alley

Union of notices shows weddings and obituaries across papers

Marriage and death notices placed in The Washington Post appear simultaneously in multiple morning papers including New York Times Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Cincinnati Enquirer Chicago News Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburgh Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald Boston Republic St Paul Pioneer Press Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer, with no extra insertion or telegraph charges.

Washington Post YORK Boston Globe Buffalo Courifr Cincinnati Enquirer Chicago Hoord Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburg Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald Lolis Republic Byraclse Foct Standard ST Paul Pioneer Press Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer

Local Funeral Directors and Embalmers Listings

An array of funeral homes with contact details and service notes. Undertakers include W. R. Speare at 940 F Street NW, J William Lee, Harvey's Sons at 1325 Fourteenth Street NW, and John Wright Co at 1397 Tenth Street NW, offering chapels, crematoriums, and 24 hour service lines.

W. R. Speare F Street J. William Lee Smbalmer Commodions Pennsylvania Ave HW. F. Harvey’s Sons Fourteenth Street NW Commodious Chapel North John &. Wright Co Sinn

Equitable Society faces admissions on officers amid large overhauls

The Missouri Bafa Deposit Company sale to the Equitable Society at 260 per share on par 190 exposes disputed claims about officer actions. The response admits some improper salaries and undisclosed advances to agents, asserts limited knowledge by only some directors, and cites compromised records. It also covers the Mer cantile Trust loan, pension charges, and the surplus position, with a request to leave rights to the courts for final decision.

Missouri Bafa Deposit Company Equitable Society Equitable Vances Fidemen Western National Bank of New York City National Bank of the United States of New York Mercantile Trust Company James W Alexander Thomas D Jordan Henry C Deming Equitable Sociery Depaw Improvement Company Depew Improvement Company Depew Improvement National Bank of Commerce of New York New York al Trust Company Philadelphia American Deposit and Loan Company, 4& Corporation Wallace Macfarlane The Austen G Fox

French Flying Column Prepares Move to Morocco Frontier

Paris reports General Liautey commanding a flying column in Algeria near the Moroccan frontier after talks with the ministry. The units prepare for a possible move along the frontier if the Moroccan Sultan refuses France’s demands for release and redress following the arrest of French Algerian merchant Bourlan.

Algeria Paris Liautey Morocco Bourlan

Flint Meets the Czar in St. Petersburg Audience

Charles Flnt of New York met the Emperor at Peterhof and discussed Russia’s industrial plans with emphasis on American capital involvement. Ambassadors and ministers noted U.S. influence while British French and German interests push to gain footing in the empire.

St. Petersburg Charles R. Flnt New York Peterhof Russia Meyer Kokovsoft United States Roosevelt America Inuesta

Idle Days for Envoys Eccentrics at Portsmouth

Special to The Washington Post from Portsmouth New England Isle of Shoals visits marked by quiet weather and a parade of dignitaries. Russian attaches charm locals with light talk while Yankee hosts exhibit eccentric locals and a cottage culture. Classic New England personalities include Doc Hyves, Longfellow era lore, and shore hotel life with croquet and authors parties.

Washington Post Portsmouth Isle of Shoals St. Petersburg Tokyo Wentworth Hank Boata Wentworth Landing Uncle Sam Madame Rosjentvensky M. Rojestvensky Mme Rojestvensky Ile of Shoals Appledore Island Cella Thaxter Appledore Star Island Caswell Gaseport Longfellow Whittier New England Ike Oscar Eslehbor Ka Thexter Madge

Accuses the Kaiser in Russian war commentary

Portsmouth dispatch surveys a Russian view on Kaiser Wilhelm II and Japan's role in the war. It notes pressure on Nicholas II to keep Russia engaged and to push the war to tilt Europe toward German hegemony, with fears of peace terms being dishonorable and internal unrest rising at home.

William Portsmouth N. H M. Briantchanioff Petersburg Emperor William Willam Bjorke Kaiser Roosevelt Germany Russia Far East France England Japan Europe Nicholas Linevitch Prussia Berlin

Japanese delegation tours Manchester cotton mills in New Hampshire

Baron Komura and party visited Manchester to inspect large Amoskeag mills with Gov. McLane, Senator Burnham, and Rep. Sulloway in attendance. A luncheon, trolley views, and photographers followed as crowds cheered the arrival and departure of the guests en route to Portsmouth.

Washington Post Portsmouth N. H Baron Komura Sato Adchia Takahira Takashita Manchester Gov. McLane Senator Burnham Sulloway New Hampshire Amoskesg Corporation T. Jefferson Coo- Hdge Amosktag Corporation Loors Derry Field Club Portemrouth Aimnher

Russia Confident In War Talks And Indemnity Stance

The article reports Russian negotiators and officials expressing confidence in peace talks while opposing any indemnity to Japan. It notes the Emperor’s calm stance, improved morale of Manchurian troops, and a belief that paying indemnity would enable further aggression by Japan. Diplomats say financiers control the peace timing, with ministers of finance and war present at yesterday’s discussion.

Cnee Fortemouth Fortion Office Russia Liao Yang Mukden Sea of Japan Manchuria Japan Siberia Pacific Associated Press Foreign Office

Russian Foreign Office denies Lamadorff interview

St Petersburg August 25 official statement denies that Count Lam ford or any Russian foreign minister gave an interview about not paying a war indemnity to Japan. The foreign office says no correspondence was received and no interview given while reiterating Russia will not pay any indemnity under any guise.

St. Petersburg United States Count Lamsdorff Russia Japan Foreign Office Count Lamadorff

Conference at Tokyo signals possible Japanese terms

Tokyo reports Premier Katsura and Chinda urged by Baron Komura to press Japanese terms in Sakhalin purchase talks. Jiji warns any compromise would be a loss, insisting rupture preferable to sacrifice, and notes vast public messages urging a firm stand as the war drags on.

Tokyo Komura Katsura Chinda Marquis Ito Jiji Sakhalin Japan

Wartime Quotations From Nichi Nichi Stance on Peace

Fragmentary quote captures Nichi Nichi stance urging continued war for perfect peace in the Orient. Emphasizes no sacrifice too great to achieve lasting victory and opposes any softer peace or altered demands. Raises tone of unwavering resolve amid contested diplomacy.

Anxiety at Paris as Portsmouth conference looms

In Paris on August 3 a sense of anxiety grips officials over the Portsmouth talks. Reports say Grand Duke Vladimir supports peace, while war sentiment prevails due to German influence on Russia. Ambassador McCormick and Spencer Eddy conferred on the crisis as Premier Rouvier delays military action against Morocco. The Paris bourse weakened on conflicting Portsmouth news but Russian bonds rose slightly.

Paris Portsmouth Vladimir Germany Russia McCormick Carlshed Spencer F. Wddy St. Petersburg Rouvier Morocco Portmouth Dastesdy, Owlest Pouth

Anglo-Japanese Treaty Reported Signed Before Portsmouth Talks

The Associated Press reports a new Anglo-Japanese alliance signed days ago with Britain recognizing a Japanese protectorate in some areas. The terms differ from the old pact, limiting mutual aid to British colonies in the Far East and Pacific, with public disclosure postponed until Portsmouth concludes.

Lenton Associated Preas Foreign Office Associated Press Portsmouth Great Britain Japan Far East Pacific Offic

Fighting in Crete Repulsed by Retimo Revolutionists

Fighting in the Retimo district on Crete saw Russian troops repulsed near Atsipopoulos. Russians lost twenty soldiers and twenty gendarmes. Revolutionaries then withdrew to Retimo after ammo ran low, with six of their men killed.

Retimo Canea Island of Crete Atsipopulous

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