Indictments in New York Life Case Hit by Jury
George W Perkins and Charles S Fairchild were indicted for forgery in the third degree as the grand jury probing the New York Life Insurance Company presented indictments after heated debate with District Attorney Jerome. Perkins released on bail, the proceedings showing tension over the law and the grand jury’s role, with the case tied to transfers involving the Chicago and Northwestern and the Trust Company. The report notes a compromise presentment accompanying the indictments and signals further pages.
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New York Courtinsaid ‘Trust Company In the Moseiin Loin’ Afta Simila
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Pictures Of Roosevelt In Saloon Walls Prompt Removal
Chicago saloonkeepers report President Roosevelt declined to have his likeness on saloon walls. A Sunday crusade leader said his picture hung in vicious resorts. Secret Service men reportedly removed the images within three days after a letter was sent. The incident prompted questions about the president’s policy and actions.
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President on a hunt eluded Uncle Dick craft in Virginia
Charlottesville dispatch reports President Roosevelt and entourage enjoying a hunting day at Pine Knot Albemarle. A morning hunt produced no game, followed by a long ride for Mrs Roosevelt and Miss Langdon. They plan an early next day hunt toward Carters Ridge with Dr Rixey and William Wilmer.
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Wreck Storm Leaves 16 Dead Near Dundee Scotland
A heavy snowstorm caused a North British Rail collision near Arbroath between Edinburgh and Aberdeen. Sixteen people die and over thirty are injured as trains wait amid snow drifts. Alexander William Black MP among the injured. Aid is difficult amid blocked communications and continued Arctic weather across Europe.
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Taft and the Presidency in 1908 Rumors
A Washington dispatch notes William H. Taft, then Secretary of War, may run for the Republican nomination in 1908 if party sentiment favors it. Taft’s allies in Ohio and nationwide seek to gauge support, while President Roosevelt would welcome Taft’s nomination but will not control the process. The piece ends with a local ad urging readers to open an account at Union Trust Co., 1414 F St.
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United States Backing Britain on Congo Reform Efforts
The State Department announced that the United States would support Britain if it acts under its Berlin treaty obligations to address Congo Free State grievances. Secretary Root met with Dr. Howard Guinnes who urged independent U S action, but no move is expected until Senate action on the Lodge resolution. Belgium's potential annexation and British concern over Leopold’s concessions shape the delicate diplomacy.
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Prisoner to Germany by Scotland Yard to avert self harm
Karl Hall of George Washington University has been extradited to Germany for the murder of his mother in law at Baden Baden. He remains at Brixton prison infirmary awaiting transport on January 5 guarded by two Scotland Yard officers to prevent suicide. Mrs Lau seeks inquiry into the missing $50,000 dowry amid a large estate left by Herr Molitor to his widow and children.
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Woman Goes Over Falls at Niagara in Suspected Suicide
Niagara Falls shows a floating body of a woman seen from Prospect Street at 15 o clock. The current carried her over American Falls. Personal items found on the river bank include a cape an umbrella and a bag with a purse containing 162 and a card bearing Matty agen Buffalo likely the deceased. She had a return ticket to Buffalo on the electric road bought yesterday.
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Denounce Mob Report on Atlanta Riot Findings
Special to The Washington Post Atlanta Ga Dec 28 committee of business men issued findings on the recent race riot detailing twelve killed seventy wounded. It denounces mobs as brutal and notes no vagrants among victims with most dead and wounded being peaceful workers and family providers.
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Wisconsin University President Rescued From Lake Mendota
President Van Hie of the University of Wisconsin was pulled from Lake Mendota after breaking through the ice on Christmas Day. He was rescued by Percy Nicholson, a student from Baltimore. The report notes the deep water and timely rescue. The item also advertises a Baltimore to Madison train round trip service with weekend departures.
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Theatrical Manager Kennedy Believed to Jump From Ferryboat
New York authorities report theatrical manager P J Kennedy may have leaped from the West Brooklyn ferryboat near Thirty ninth Street. A coat and hat identified as his were found aboard, and his wife had warned of suicide after a last message. Kennedy, manager of Mizpah at the Academy of Music, had been ruined financially by the production.
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Brooklyn
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Ennedy
Academy of Music
Appointment Held Up Over Bryce Ambassador Appointment
London reports Britain embarrassed by U S delay in accepting James Bryce as Ambassador to Washington to succeed Sir Henry Durand. Announcement awaits State Department cable. gazette and press notices prepared. Roosevelts high regard noted. Bryce visit to Oyster Bay recalled. Also mention of Lord Strathcona and ongoing imperial service considerations. Sloan sale of household and office goods announced for today at Sloan's 7 G street location.
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United States
James Bryce
Washington
Henry Mortimer Durand
Foreign Office
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State Department
Great Britain
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Canada
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Roat
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Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
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Cassatt Dies After Strain From Rail Work
Alexander J Cassatt president of the Pennsylvania Railroad and head of six other companies died at his Philadelphia home aged sixty seven. He suffered an acute heart attack shortly before 1 p.m. after a year of ill health amplified by a whooping cough contracted at Bar Harbor last summer. He leaves an estimated fortune near 75 million and held directorships in twenty three concerns.
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