Banks Collapse Tied to John Walsh Control in Chicago
Three Chicago banks and a trust company led by John R. Walsh faced liquidations as assets tied to Walsh’s railroads and outside ventures were found overvalued. The Chicago National Bank Home Savings Bank and Equitable Trust, plus Walsh’s stake, will be wound down with all debts paid and potential surplus. Walsh and directors resigned. Nord succeeds Walsh at Chicago National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago National Bank
Home Savings Bank
Equitable Trust Company
Walsh
Cheige Dev
Taracat
UN Moraga Mational Bank
Ke Dtavle ‘Trust Company
Ote Oiheers
GP Ise Natural Bank
Nord [Ua
Bosworth
Mr Walsh
Chisago Nasional Bank
Chicago Clearing-Houes
Chitdee
Selina
Che Paige
Biscot Commas
Shuttog Cartem
Ma Walsh
Suaradhese Hailway
Bedfod Quarries Company
Indiana
Wald
Stalins
Flo
Southern
Indiana Ballo Company
Wilst
Tragt
Hig Trkate
Chicago Soinal Bank
Ridgely
Chicago National and Home Savings
New York
Ilula
Ute Fostine
Wa H
Sih
Yuko
Fnth
Prisoners Sent to Penitentiary by Warden Harris
Warden Harris of the District falls reports sending numerous prisoners to the Moundsville, West Virginia penitentiary. Names include Krankl Mrs grand larceny for three years and 31 months, Mark Price house breaking one year six months, Joseph Reynolds housebreaking one year six months, Willam Hopkins embezzlement one year one day, John Ward housebreaking two years, Frank Jones murder second degree for life, Lewis Lowenthal false pretenses two years, Allen Hayes assault with a dangerous weapon three years, James Chase larceny from the United States one year one day, Robert Mann assault with a dangerous weapon seven years, Harvey Jewison assault with a war weapon three years, Emmitt Miller petit larceny two years, John Gaines assault with a dangerous weapon three years, Pendleton Tastor manslaughter many years, James Powell housebreaking one year one day, Edward Ros housebreaking three years, Wilam Long assault with a dangerous weapon four scars, William Jones grand larceny, Wee Yeats and James Young reviving stolen property two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warden Harris
Moundsville
W. Va
Krank l
Mark Price
Joseph Reynolds
Willam Hopkins
John Ward
Frank Jones
Lewis Lowenthal
Alen Hayes
James Chase
United States
Robert Mann
Harvey Jeiison
Emmitt Miller
John Gaines
John H. Coleman
Pendleton F. Tastor
James Powell
Edward Ros
Wilam Long
William Jones
Lor Leny
Wee Yeats
James Young
Harm on Is Sarcastic President Trial by Letter
Former Attorney General Judson Harmon issued a sharp statement denouncing the President and the Attorney General for celebrating the Santa Fe rebate loss. He claimed the presidency used a “bed of justice” letter, calling it a cross between a verdict of not guilty and a pardon, and warned that resignations followed mismanagement of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Judson Harmon
Santa Fe Railroad
Washington
Gould's Yacht To Rescue Off Cape Hatteras
New York dec 18 Howard Gould aboard steam yacht Niagara stood by distressed schooner Belle O Neill off Cape Hatteras yesterday awaiting calmer seas before tow or rescue. El Sud carried Gould into port later as no Norfolk report on Niagara or Belle O Neill by nightfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Howard Gould
Mr. Gould
Cape Hatteras
el Sud
Caribbean Sea
Niagara
Cape Hattéras
Belle O'Neill
Georgetown
D. C
Por
Norfolk
Forced into assignment by Hastings linked to Allegheny bank crash
Special to The Washington Post Pittsburg December reports Hastings, longtime associate of late cashier Clark, forced into an assignment, with a likely 10 000 claim under Cylon Trust Company as receiver. He chaired Ohio Valley Water, owned Kentucky stock farm, and produced the stallion Grafio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Allegheny
Wall
Washington Post
Pittsburg
Enterprise National Bank
Joseph Hastgs
Cylon Trust Company
Beall
Hastings
Tovigh
Inserlene
Ohio Valley Water Company
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Graforio
Riots at Shanghai threaten foreign ships arrival
Anti foreign riots in Shanghai prompted by boycotters left twenty Chinese dead, several foreigners wounded and property damage. Volunteers and bluejackets landed from warships to restore order as the American Baltimore is expected to arrive today with marines aiding protection of foreigners. State Department closely monitors the situation and considers deploying further naval support to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Shanghai
Chefoo
Trenchau
Yokohama Specie Bank
New York
Fearan, Dantet & Co
China
Rodgers
Shinghal
Baltimore
Mr. Rodgers
Farcces
Chinklang
Attrick
Root
Root, Wew
War Department
Far East
Department
Villalobos
Shangnai
Yangtse River
Tatong
Navy Department
Bonaparte
Jess
Shangiai
Boycott Unabated in Hongkong Against American Goods
Reports from the Orient via the steamer Korea indicate no easing of the Chinese boycott on American goods. Hongkong reportedly holds 760,000 unsold coal oil cases and Canton shows 500,000 cases awaiting buyers as signs condemn American products and people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hongkong
San Francisco
Orient
Korea
Canton
United States
China
Ipua
Pacific Coast
Australia
Canada
Hungarian Watchmen Encased in East River Tunnel
Two Hungarian guards trapped sixty feet underground in a Long Island City section of the Pennsylvania Railroad tunnel under the East River. A rescue shaft is being driven as flood waters and a broken gas line hampered efforts. Signals through pipes indicate progress. authorities hope for escape or extraction within twenty four hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Long Island City
Father's heroic act saves twins from blazing home
In Alpena Michigan on December 18 Joseph Danford and wife awoke to a house fire. He carried the blazing cradle and entered smoke to rescue the seventeen month old twins but both died. The father sustained severe burns and is not expected to survive. the mother escaped by leaping from a window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpena
Mich
Joseph Danford
Danford
Ying
Mark Twain Returns to Stage for Charity Event
Special to The Washington Post Mark Twain appeared at the Casino in New York for a benefit event honoring Russian Jewish sufferers. The program featured Kitty Cheatham singing and a Zira segment, followed by Sarah Bernhardt in a one act play. Twain, welcomed with great applause, recalled Hartford stories about price past and charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Mark Twain
Russia
Kitty’ Cheatham
Margaret Angiell
Zira
Sarah Bernhardt
Mme. Bernhardt
Bermhardt
Corey to Hold His Place in Steel Firm Narrative
A New York–based envoy reports United States Steel plans re-electing President Corey at the next meeting with a vote of confidence. Despite family troubles, core steel interests back Corey as best business man to head the company and decide he should be kept on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel Corporation
Washington
Pittsburg
New York
Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Atee Corporation
Biz
Bteo Corporation
Third Suspect Located in Naftal Murder Case
Special to The Washington Porn Asbury Park New Jersey December 18 A third suspect in the murder of Mrs Morris Naftal in Asbury Park Tuesday night is reportedly located and may be arrested once directed by the prosecutor Chief Smith questioned companions of Frank Perdoni who is charged with the crime The evidence details remain undisclosed Morris Perdoni’s alleged accomplice reportedly confessed to the plot to rob Mrs Naftal to steal her diamonds fearing Perdoni would kill him The defense is handled by Charles E B Cook and Counselor Bell of Avon The inquest is scheduled for next Saturday with Coroner MacDonald saying forty witnesses will be subpoenaed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Asbury Park
N. J
Morris Naftal
Morris
Perdont
Mre. Neftai
Charles EB
Cook
Bell
Avon
Perdoni
MacDonald
Happiness Not Essential for a Successful Marriage
Prof. Felix Adler of New York told a Steinway Hall audience that happiness is not essential to a successful marriage. He criticized selfish egotists who prioritize personal happiness and urged couples to keep the flame of human life burning, aim for better offspring, and consider health in marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Felix Adler
New York
Ethical Culture Movement
Steinway Hall
Society For Ethicial Culture
Bernard Shaw
Prof. Adler
Packers Ready for Trial in Freight Rebate Case
Kansas City December 18. Counsel for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Swift Co Armour Packing and Cudahy Packing indicted by a Federal grand jury for alleged freight rebate law violations appeared in United States District Court and announced readiness for trial. Judge Pollock will set dates. No bonds required. John N Paithorn former vice president Fred A Wann former general traffic manager and D H Kyeskey Kansas City freight broker pleaded not guilty and posted 5000 bonds each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company
Swift & Co
Armour Packing Company
Cudahy Packing Company
United States District Court
Pollock
John N. Paithorn
Fred A. Wann
Chicago and Alton Halbroad
D. H. Kyeskey
Pennsylvania behind drive to report rebating under Elkins law
The Washington Post reports a meeting of Western railroad presidents and traffic men in Chicago to discuss a plan proposed by the Pennsylvania Railroad to watch entrants to Chicago and other points and report Rebating violations to the Interstate Commerce Commission. The aim is to curb rebating under President Roosevelt’s recommendation. Also mentions Feagell's Ice Cream and J. Karr's Gons showcasing gems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Washington Post
Chicago
Roosevelt
Congress
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western Railroads
Trial Near Its End Dodge and Capt Morse Testify
In New York the Hummel trial nears its close as Capt James T Morse and Charles F Dodge testify. Morse describes funding to break up his nephew Charles W Morse and Mrs Clemence Dodge, while Dodge admits perjury. Prosecution closes. defense preparation possible tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
James T. Morse
Charles F. Dodge
Abraham H. Hummel
Rand
Hummel
Delancey Niebil
John B. Stanchfield
Rogers
Stanchfield
Capt. Morse
Charles W. Morse
Dodge
Atlanta
Capt. More
Charles VI
Charles W
Mr. Rand
Tumes
Great Eastern Steamship Company
Metropolitan Steamship Company
Ms Home
Boston
Clemence Dodge
Capt Morse
E “T
Morse
Fifth Fage
Index to 10 Days Issue Part One Chicago Banks Fall
The front portion lists stories including Three Chicago Banks Fall and Chinese Uprising in Shanghai. Other items cover Hummer trial near the end, senate mood, death of Commodore Shock, new Papal legation, Russian revolt, German ships to Riga, insurance in house, Santo Domingo treaty changes, and political notes. Also racing boxing sports, school anniversary, charity amateurs, bank in its new home, social and personal notes, Supreme Court decisions, and a second part outline with committees, financial and legal records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Shanghai
Senate
Commodore Shock
Germany
Riga
Sandia Taika Insurance
Santo Domingo
S—Wadaworth
New York
Holland
East
Bank
Virginia
Maryland
Supreme Court
Hazers
Heroic Rescue at Sea Aboard German Steamer Albenga
The German steamer Albenga capt Petersen arrived in New York after a typhoon break in the China Sea. On September 2 it assisted the Norwegian steamer Per enchill crew of 55 men rescued after their vessel foundered on the voyage from Japan to Shanghai. Captain received two gold medals. Officers silver medals. Crew rewarded with money for bravery and seamanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Petersen
Varantine
China Sea
Shanghai
Perenill
Japan
Diamond scheme lottery case heard in Boston court
George and Guy Stillings and J Franklin Kinney faced Judge Francis C Lowell in U S District Court over a lottery scheme tied to the Preferred Mercantile Company selling diamonds on an installment plan with draws. George Stillings received one year and Guy Stillings four months in jail for contempt. Kinney, state agent, had left a sick wife in Kansas to attend court. The company did substantial business in New York Massachusetts and many western and southern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
George and Guy Stillings Brothers
J. Franklin Knisely
Francis C. Lowell
United States District Court Today
United States Mail
Kinnety
Kansas
Lowell
George Stilings
Guy Stillings
Jal
Kussely
Preferred Mercantile Company
New York
Massachusetts
Suspect Deported Without Arrest or Trial Under Black-Hand Claim
New York December 18. Italian immigrant Gilberti living in Brooklyn for two years faced deportation without arrest or trial. Police alleged he was part of a black Hand blackmailer ring and produced a letter from Italy demanding money. He and his wife and two children were to be deported under immigration law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Guistppi Gillerti
Brooklyn
Gilberti
Gilbert
Italy
Ellis Island
New’ York
Gems in Big Demand Across New York Gem Imports
New York reports imports of diamonds and other precious stones reaching 37 million dollars for the current year. The annual increase surpasses prior years, beating 1904’s 26,092,275 by nearly 11 million. Prices for diamonds, pearls, and gems have risen about 25 percent from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Accident ends life after accidental death claim explodes
In Hontavile Alabama on December 18 William Monroe Moarty a Madison County farmer killed his wife in an accident while showing her how to use a pistol. He chlolroformed himself in the Montovia precinct and was found dead with a note claiming the weapon exploded accidentally and that both must die. Meanwhile Cleveland Worsted Mills aids workers by advancing 10 percent of wages to 1300 employees. J Karr’s Sons announces new high grade gold jewelry patterns at 125 F Street. An auction at No Wore ison and Mayers features solid mahogany dining tables and other fine furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Hontavile
Ala
William Monroe Moarty
Madison County
Montovia Precinct
Aled
Ison & Mayers
Shadows on the Senate as Burton blotches linger
The Senate spends over two hours debating scandals shaping its image with Kansas Senator Burton left off all committees by request. Hale notes Burton’s prior convictions and the debate touches on Mitchell’s death, Dietrich, Irving, and other cases, while Long bears the weight of the moment and Bailey defends Senate privileges. The tone remains somber as leaders rally around dignity and self rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Sacrad
Halley
Hale
Republican Committee On Committees
Congress
Burton
Kansas
Senator Hale
Br. Burton
Bailey
Mr. Spooner
Mrr. Teller
Mr. Lodge
Mr. Daniel
Isaac
John Hippin Mitchell
Dietrich
Nebraska
Batley
Irving
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
John R. Walsh
Clearing House Association
Tt Wis
Frank Litby & Co
Newepa Perbaphiye
Harris
Harmon
Santa Fe
Santa Fe Railroad Company
Judson
Iaw
Gould
J. H. Corning
the Post
Seaion
Tunnel
East River
Bar
California
New Orleans
So Ry
Poston
Gen
Packers
Elkins
Feagell
Aamonds
J. Karr
Gons
125 & Street
Part
Heroig
Ttallan
Cleveland
Ohio
Cleveland Worsted Mills Company
Ravenna
Art
Oadness
Texas
Mitchell
Mr. Long
Oregon
Hailey
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