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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1908
Page
17
New York reports the Morse Chain bank will liquidate, closing to realize assets and meet shrinking deposits from 19 million to 3 million. President W F Hasemeyer says Comptroller of Currency to assume charge, deposits already fallen sharply amid persistent rumors. stockholders to receive par value after orderly wind down.
During a New York banking panic the National Bank of North America reorganized in October and January. W. F. Havemeyer said the directors would ask the Comptroller of the Currency to assume charge to treat depositors alike as withdrawals surged and cash reserves fell. Morse connections linger, with loans and securities tied to Morse entities and assets reduced by 1.5 million.
Felix Adler praised American women as the world’s most beautiful and virtuous in a speech before the Ethical Culture Society. He compared them to Greek and English beauties and asserted that American women are our queens and equals, admired for their womanly strength and moral charm.
Special in Tre Washington Busy New York Jan 41 Unpt Thomas Kla wil died aboard the White Star liner Georgic and was buried at sea. William Hog, who bought the ship, read the Church of England burial service. The Georgic has had three skippers since last October Captain Roberts injured, Sept Morgan sank Captain Roberts, Captain Kidwell took command on this trip.
La Paz January 26 report William B. Sorsby American minister in Bolivia is stricken by paralysis and in dangerous condition. Physicians are in constant attendance. The dispatch notes the ongoing medical care and seeks to aid readers in recognizing daily educational illustrations.
A grand Vanderbilt wedding unfolds with Count Szchenyi and Count Anton Sigray in Hussar uniforms entering an ornate Fifth Avenue house. Guests, choir, and a Mendelssohn march herald the ceremony blending Catholic and Protestant rites with lavish gowns, Austrian embassy escorts, and a rumored million-dollar display of gifts inside the mansion.
The plans for Mrs. Vanderbilt’s marriage center on a lavish Fifth Avenue ballroom wedding. Orchids fill the decor from the orchid arbor to the bridal table while yellow Hungarian national motifs glow in Moorish rooms. The couple will depart from Grand Central in the Wayfarer, travel to Newport, then head to Europe aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II.
Berlin reports mark the birthday eve of Emperor William as he nears fifty and twenty years on the throne. Representatives of Germany’s nobility arrive to join in the celebration while the Kaiser and Kaiserin attend a matinee inaugurating the Royal Opera House. The Kaiser funds deficits for popular workmen’s theater seating and receives a warm ovation from a large crowd.
An Imperial German ruler will sail in the Mediterranean in the latter part of March and King Edward will follow with a similar voyage in April. Both monarchs are slated to visit Sicily and Florence during their trips.
In Lisbon official nerves rise as republic dominates. Premier Frina reportedly moves nightly to different houses with cavalry guards. Police seize revolvers and daggers, with troops and customs at barracks. Subalterns and sergeants show unrest across several regiments. Leaders Borgear and Chagras moved to fortress.
A feminine hand returns a mislaid elevated road ticket to the seller, asking leniency for the unpaid fare. Meanwhile, a man identified as Francis Joseph Smith, a former locomotive engineer, is found dead in snow outside a lodging house after rumors of wealthy relatives. A well dressed woman and girl inquire about Smith but do not visit the morgue.
Augusta Georgia residents plan to raise a memorial shaft to author James A. Randall of Maryland My Maryland. A rooster alarmed by a barn fire on Samuel Esty farm led to quick bucket brigades and saved Esty’s buildings. Des Moines widow gets 30000 from a late suitor who died by his own hand after she rejected his marriage proposal. New York man who once slept in John Jacob Astor’s bed perished in a snowbank after exposure.
Public notice urges readers to act quickly to avoid missing daily contest coupons in The Post. Clubs schools and individuals are advised to keep The Post at their premises for contest details and to send stamped requests for information.
Bank offer states to open accounts for children with advice on safe and profitable investments when the balance is sufficient. It proclaims 4 million dollars capital and surplus and 2 percent interest on checking, with a Northwest corner address at Fifteenth and Pennsylvania Avenue, under Charles J. Bell as President.
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