Bowen Accused of Disloyalty in Loomis-Loomis Case Inquiry
The Loomis Bowen controversy ends with President Roosevelt dismissing Herbert W. Bowen from the diplomatic service for seeking to damage Secretary Loomis through alleged schemes. Loomis is exonerated but rebuked for indiscretion, per Taft and Roosevelt letters detailing charges, testimonies, and published documents.
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Equitable Leaders Face Broad Prosecution Drive
Morton's takeover sets a sweeping inquiry into the Equitable Life Assurance Society. He accepts resignations of President Alexander and VP Hyde, pledging to prosecute directors and officers for profiting from the society's funds. Trustees Cleveland O'Brien and Westinghouse aid, with suits planned to return gains to policyholders.
Resignation turmoil at Equitable Life case unfolds
Mr. Untermyer reports Hyde and allies hold large stock in the society and plans to defend charges. Alexander ill at his son-in-law J. W. Alexander’s home refuses comment on resignation. Other vice presidents Tarbell Wilson McIntyre and finances manager Winthrop also await action by Chairman Morton. Court order vacated in suit by Herbert G. Tull. Greenbaum grants vacatur of orders against Alcorer Hyden and Tarbell. In Lord v Equitable, stipulation to hear before appellate division set for September term in Brooklyn.
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Portrait of Admiral Clark Prompts Vermont Mercy Plea
Captain Lloyd Clark and his sister Mary Rogers are at the center of a mercy appeal as Vermont officials prepare to execute Mrs. Mary Rogers. The telegram from Capt. Lloyd Clark urges Governor Bell to spare her, citing his brother Admiral Clark’s honor and a long Vermont tradition of mercy.
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Philadelphia forgery case rocks city contracts
Former Chief Hill, charged with forgery and falsifying city records to defraud the city over a $700,000 McNichol & Co filtration contract, was arrested after a mayoral inquiry into municipal reform. Bondsman Stuart Wood of R. D. Wood & Co, tied to the committee of seventy, figures in the case as the disclosure prompts new bids for the remaining work.
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Boston Chamber of Commerce votes on reciprocity task force
In a special meeting the Boston Chamber of Commerce committee of one hundred voted to appoint an eleven member committee to study and report actions toward backing a State office candidate who supports reciprocity and tariff revision. A declaration urged tariff revision on reciprocity lines and called for action amid the Huey-Hoover treaty context and Roosevelt's tariff revision plans.
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Spanish Cabinet Resigns After Confidence Vote Defeat
Madrid June 20 The entire Cabinet has resigned and been accepted by King Alfonso after a failed confidence vote in the chamber. The motion led by Deputy Llorens was defeated 24 to 45 with Senor Besada defending the cabinet’s royal backing while attacking Senor Maura. The retiring ministers include Villa Urata, Ugarte, Garcia Alix, Besada, Martinez Gut, Cobian, Vadillo, Lacierva and others.
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Railroad rebates probed as grand jury summons eight witnesses
Chicago June 20 The Federal grand jury investigating beef packing rehists will reopen questions on railroads rebates and ice charges. Eight traffic department members from major lines were served subpoenas and will likely testify starting tomorrow. Witnesses include Barry Gower Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Frederick Buckett Baltimore and Ohio C A Hayes Grand Trunk William Babcock Lackawanna Tamese H Gorman Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe C A King Chicago and Alton J A Ridley Louisville and Nashville D Barlow Western Shore Fast Freight Line.
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President Dismissed Minister Bowen
A dated item reports the dismissal of Minister Bowen by the President. The event is part of ongoing cabinet changes and reflects political realignments with other notable notes on public service and governance. No additional context given.
Suspected Fraud Inquiry Tangles Continental Financing Case
Chicago reports say Attorney Gordon Ramsay seeks to quiz unnamed counsel for Continental Financing Company over how Washington officials were persuaded to delay action. Postmaster General Cortelyou has requested a formal statement and will review records to determine if post office safeguards were misapplied in the matter involving more than 86,000 investors and about a million dollars lost.
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Polygamy Prosecutions Against Arizona Mormons
Department of Justice moves to prosecute several Mormons in Apache County on polygamy charges. United States Attorney Nave leads the case with about thirty subpoenas issued to witnesses, some in Utah. Local officials were unaware of the charges until Senator Dubois visited Phoenix and inquired about progress. The origin of the charges and details remain unclear.
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Non-union man tortured near Chicago union HQ
A nonunion teamster, Padward Bickett of National Express, was attacked by four strike sympathizers near the teamsters union headquarters in Chicago. He was beaten, three fingers of his right hand broken, and a finger wall torn off. he remained unconscious on the street until found by police.
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Reddoch Gets One Year For Perjury Conviction
In St Louis Irag 2, ex Postmaster Reddoch of Yasco City Mississippi pleaded guilty to perjury in federal court and was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary with a $100 fine. Deputy Marshal Williams began transporting him to Jefferson to begin serving tonight. The case centered on alleged trumped up charges of political influence sales against a North Carolina congressman. A state charge of corrupt oath was continued.
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Mitchell on Trial in Oregon Land Fraud Case
Portland June 2. The United States case against United States Senator John H Mitchell indicted in Oregon land frauds was called in Judge Haven's court. Much of the first session was spent hearing juror excuses from serving on the verdict and assessing guilt or innocence. Editor Killed by Fall from Train. Pittsburg Pa Jane 2 Horace R Basler editor of the Sheraden Journal fell from a Panhandle train entering the city from Sheraden and died an hour later after being thrown from one car to another during motion.
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Fraud for Million Death Revealed in Bank Forgery Scheme
Philadelphia reports a sensational forgery case involving Benjamin H. Gaskill, whose death preceded exposure of certificates raised from small share amounts to hundreds. Banks held fraudulent gilt-edged securities for large loans totaling between 750000 and 1000000, with Gaskill’s estate facing extensive losses and limited recoveries.
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FELIPINO FEDERALS SPLIT
Manila June 2 The Federal convention reassembled after a heated discussion. A section endorsing President Roosevelts policy to permit Filipino government with Americana aid was adopted. The group seeks gradual self government and eventual independent republican status while preserving political union with the United States. The radical wing urged a clause backing Secretary Fast and departed to reconvene later.
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Balfour Faces Army Scandal In Parliament Debate
London dispatch reports the House of Commons reassembled after Whit Monday with Mr Lowther installed as speaker. Opposition questions the army stores scandal as Premier Balfour says papers have been sent to the director of public prosecutions, who notes no grounds for criminal action. Censured officers have been removed.
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