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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1908

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FRENZY AT WALL STREET ENDS IN A. O. BROWN CO SHUTTING

Large Saturday trading in New York stocks caused a nervous market swing as A O Brown & Co faced massive liabilities and a suspension of payments. Brokers estimated over 1,000,000 shares traded in turmoil with fear of wider losses and questions about deliveries, solvency, and the firm’s future.

A C Brown & Co New York O Brown & Co Soarkstale Todius Brown & 2 Hanan Puchanan Hercules A O Brown & Co Trm Hve Is Dome J W Rhoads Richard Wo Noel Broadway McIntyre AGQ Brown House Stock Exchange The Exchange Ubert O Brown Faown Weial A . Brown & Co New York Stock Exchange Nework Cotton Exchange Chicago Stock Eachange Chicago Board of Iyade Cleveland Stock Exchange Chicago Cleveland Buffalo Arena Toronto Broad Street Alpert O Brown Lewis Ginter Young G Lee Stout Edward F Buchanen Samuel C Brown W Rhea Whulman Thenus Albert O Brown Taraintis Brown & Co Wall Street

Venezuela and Netherlands Seek Voluntary Satisfaction Over Caracas Rift

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Senor Paul reports grave incidents in West Indies ties after M de Reus actions. He cites Gelderland salute omissions at Porto Cabello and La Guaira, attacks on Venezuelan consul Curacao, and Curacao police failures. Caracas demands Netherlands clarity and ongoing cordial relations.

Dutch Minster Foreign Office Paul Castro Hague The Netherlands Jove de Jesus Paul Venezuela West Indies M de Reus Minister de Reys Wetherlands Senor Gelderland Porto Cabello la Guaira M .de Reus la Guatra Senor Paul Senor Lopez Curacao Willemstad Mtnuster Curacaco Raul

Filibuster Plot Allegedly Afoot Overthrow in Venezuela Event

Reno reports Gen Raphael Isabel Mendez, who fled Venezuela after La Victoria’s fall, is organizing a filibustering expedition against Castro. He funds the plan with mining proceeds and recruits abroad. Baltimore’s John P Poe Jr, a Princeton football player, is said connected to Mendez in the affair.

J Des Paul Poe Fulbuster Reno Nev Raphael Isabel Menez Nevada Venezuela la Victoria Mendez John P Poe, Jr Baltimore Princeton

Deaf-Mute Ends Life On Local Farm

Special to The Washington Post. Charles Norris of Free Union, a deaf and blind school graduate, shot himself after leaving a farewell note for a friend without stating a reason. The tragedy occurred on J C Bing's farm where Norris had found a go-caliber pistol. He was in good humor before dinner, retired to his room to write, then went to the barn. Ellis Bing found a note on the dressing table reading I must say goodbye to you and I am leaving the world now.

Washington Post Charlottesville Charles Norris Free Union School For the Deaf and Blind J C Bing Norris Norvis Ellis Bing Ellig

Mehmed Ali Bey flees with large sum amid charges

Mundy reports Turkish legation funds misused as Mehmed Ali Bey departs Washington with about $225,000 in his pocket. Consulate notes unspent $3,000, unpaid debts across trades, and fear of criminal charges upon reaching Europe. Mundy Bey, the acting chargé d affaires, details servants unpaid and broader embezzlement hints. Police chase a separate shooting case of Charles Robbins in Washington, leaving a critical condition after a barroom incident.

Washington Post New York Washington Mehmed al Bey Turkey Bey Mehmed Ali Bey Europe Legation Mehmed AM Mun Bey Mundji Bey Wall Street Izzet Pasha

Stabbed at church revival in Dexter event

At a gospel tent revival near Dexter Massachusetts last night Joseph N Horton aged 15 left his seat during prayers and fatally stabbed Oscar Leathers after a quarrel in the afternoon Horton claims self defense. The Rev E O Butler led the service as the stabbing occurred during the revival.

Dexter Wiile E O Butler Liuelt Joseph N Horton Oscar Leathers Horton Leathers

Pension for Old Printers in Chicago Today

Veteran printers across the United States will receive old-age pensions from the International Typographical Union starting today. Printers over 60 who have been union members for at least twenty years will get four dollars per week, with the first payments drawn from the pension fund.

Chicago United States International Typographical Union

Earle Beating Case Shocks Monroe Community

Ferdinand Pirney Earle, jailed in Goshen, pleads guilty to second degree assault against his wife after a dramatic Monroe police arrival. The case centers on domestic violence claims by his wife and mother in law, with his arrest followed by the wife and infant fleeing to stay with friends.

Pledds Washington Post Middletown Ferdinand Pirney Earle Julia Kuttner France Monroe Decker Hock Leonard Earle Carpenter Harle

Waiters Mutiny On Northland Steamer

Buffalo Aug 25 Two Northland steamer waiters refused to work aboard after passengers from a military school failed to tip them. They demanded higher wages and, when denied, were arrested on arrival and charged with mutiny before Deputy U S Marshal Conkling. They face return to Detroit for the Michigan mutiny incident.

Buffalo Northland Chicago United States Conkling Detroit Michigan

Ambassador Thompson Hurt In Mexico City Bicycle Collision

American ambassador to Mexico Dayla E Thompson was struck by a bicyclist in central Mexico City and suffered a fractured arm and facial contusions. An examination aimed to determine any further injuries while his condition was described as not serious.

David E. Thompson Mexico City Augus Dayla E Thompson Mexico

Mrs Gould Sues Tradesman for 50000 in New York

Mrs Howard Gould sues Frank A Mc Laughlin for 50000 alleging harm from a process server. She says he attempted to serve a summons on July 3 and insulted her cruelly causing severe nervous shock.

New York Howard Gould Frank A. McLaughlin Mra Gould McLaughlin

Bank cashier shoots self in hotel lavatory in Americus

Alonzo Walters aged 55 cashier of the Bank of Ellaville Huaville was found dead in a Windsor Hotel lavatory in Americus with a bullet wound and a pistol beside him. A warrant had been issued an hour earlier for his arrest on alleged account discrepancies totaling about 4000 dollars.

Weteen Robbins Stewart Seventh Street Garner Mra Hannan Samuel Stewart Cali Scott Sam Kils Hannan Rheinhart Pmersency Hospital Brickiaver Americus Alonzo Walters Bank of Eilaville Huaville Windsor Walters

Yellowstone Stage Holdup Sparks Protest Over Arms Ban

Yellowstone Park travelers were robbed by a lone highwayman as soldiers search for the bandit. Victims petition Secretary Garfield for protection and improved defense in the park while a $1,000 reward was posted and a separate $300 reward offered for the robber.

Livingston, Mont Yellowstone National Park Jackson Hole B Drew Orlando Lake Hotel Yellowstone Park Quid Faithful Inn Thumb of Lake Transportation Company Interior Department United States James A Garfield Ben Drew R R Christian Butte Mont Quadrangle Club Chicago Yellowstone Mose Wineman Th Club Park Mr Wineman Slelena Mont Cody Meeteetsee Wye Gen Young Garfield Judge Parker

Clergyman Albert Trick Ends Life After Faith Clash

Newark reformer and retired Presbyterian preacher Albert Trick, once known for defending higher criticism, killed himself at the Mills Hotel. He left letters to Dr Charley Dowd and his two sons urging them to remember Jesus’s teachings and to forgive, lament­ing modern churches, and explaining his despair over money and worldly success.

Washington Post Newark Albert Trick General Assembly Th Presbyterian Church Charles A Briggs New York Mills Charley N Dowd Jesus Christ Jesus Arthur Edgar Lefferts Place Brooklynn Gould Mills Hotel Willis Stafsford Dr Dowd

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