Suicide of Knickerbocker Trust President Charles Barney
The Knickerbocker Trust Company faces upheaval after the death of president Charles Barney. Coroner and district attorney officials say the death appears self-inflicted, pending autopsy results. Receivers report no confirmed fraud, noting Barney’s debts are modest and secured by collateral. The company’s prospects and depositor interests remain the focus of ongoing investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney
Jerome
Manley
Mir Harney
Ture
Mesara Masten
Nicholas Julien T Davies
Knekerborker Trust Company
Barneys
Trust Company
Knickerbocker Company
Bourne Committee
Knckerbacker Company
Tvers
Uy Np
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Knekerbocker Trust Company
Charles Barney
Banking Department
Competseon
Dodge
Jaimcutt
Herbert Sutterlee
Mr Barney
Charles Tracy
Barney Toran
Knickerbocker Trust Company of
New York
Bryan Is Willing Campaign Appeals to Public Conscience
Nebraskan figure urges voters to support a campaign described as an appeal to public conscience. The proposal emphasizes transparency, open records, and disclosure of contributors. The speaker challenges Republicans to adopt similar practices and signals no personal grievance as another candidate is named.
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Nebraskan
Walt
Democratic Appeal to Public Conscience in Presidential Campaign
The piece argues for a Democratic path in the next campaign stressing a united party, rejection of predatory wealth, and an open, honest fundraising approach. It notes the need to present Democratic principles and endure through any outcome, with Bryan’s nomination questioned but not rejected if it serves reform. It frames the race as a test of conscience against corporate influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Ita
Bryana
Republican Party
Lincoln
Willam J Bryan
Mara Ha
Urvan
Supreme Court
Ais
Republicnd
Clement
Democratic Party
Baltimore
Chesapeake and Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
New Union Station
C & O Limited
Bryan Fa
Yayor
Bryans
Toney 14
Laaua
Jamestown Exposition
Washington
Paves Beer Am
Lawyer Demands Share in Norfolk Dock Contract Case
Washington attorney Alonso F Carman sues John G Rogers and Frank L Sylvester for 21 percent of a 919000 Norfolk Dry Dock contract claiming he provided information from Rear Admiral Endicott and Navy officials to help lower bids. The defendants deny owing Carman any fee. Admiral Sitdewes testified and Carman’s remarks about Manchester and profit shares are noted as the trial continues.
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Tohny Rogers
Frank L Sylvester
Theos
Washington
New York
Texung Tory
Supreme Court
Alonso F Carman
Norfolk
Ims
John G Rogers
Frank L. Sylvester
Carman
Endicott
Navy Department
Rogers
Sylvester
Sitdewes
Admiral Endicott
Firet
Rogera & Syl
Navy
Dorihg
Georgs
Manchester
Republican County
Bourmniftes
Garman
Tim
Nashville to Get School Palisa Ng
The report spans arrest and political maneuvering around education funding in Nashville. It notes John William Reid of St Louis linked to swindling charges amid trustees’ discussions on a $1000 gift to a teachers college. It references a committee inquiry and statements by Daniel H. Choste and Richard Olney about party dynamics ahead of a national convention. The piece mentions Union Trust Bank and banking offers as context for local finance.
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Palisa, Ng
Scot ‘End Yard
London
John Willgm Rel
St. Louis
Spidat Co
Reids
Boston
Ness
England
The
Peabody Education
Teachers College At
Nashville
Chia
Green
Campan Saga H
Bryan
Detroit
This Art
Richard Olney
Omer Jompil
Aegoon
Senator Kean Chases Thief Through Elizabeth Area
Senator John Kean of New Jersey raced a touring car through Elizabeth and Newark after a horse and buggy thief. George Remanter, a young man from New York, stole Townley’s rig in front of the Central Railroad freight office. After a pursuit of about five miles, Remanter was captured near Newark and returned to Elizabeth with the car under guard.
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Inedelo Tue
Eisabeth
John Kean
Elizebeth
George Remanter
New York
Central Railroad
George R. Townley
Broad Street
Kenna Auto
Newark
Elmbath
Masons Honor Fairbanks at Naval Lodge Meeting
Vice President Fairbanks attended the Naval Lodge No 4 at Fourth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast as guest of honor and principal speaker. Grand Master Francis J Wesdman and officials of the Grand Lodge of the District were present. Kenton Harper, past master of Naval Lodge, presented a history of the lodge to him.
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Fairbanks
Naval
Fourth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Francis J Wesdman
Rand Lodge
United States
Kenton Harper
Naval Lodge
Ship Burns at Sea Off Gaviota Cal
The steam schooner Herkeley en route from San Pedro to San Francisco was destroyed by fire about fifteen miles off the port. Captain Higgins and eighteen crew members escaped in the narrowest margin and landed safely at Gaviota's landing. They had five minutes to save themselves and managed to launch only one boat as flames spread from furnaces to fuel tanks.
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Barnes
Dixon
Joseph Blake
Harturger
Tarutly
Dr Doon
Mr Rarey
Burne
Fred
Barney
Viarburger
Mas
Gaviota
Cal Way
Herkeley
San Pedro
San Francisco
Higgins
Gaviots
Taggart Calls Committee for National Convention Meeting
Chairman Thomas Taggart of the Democratic National Committee announced a call for a committee meeting in French Lick Indiana on November 8. He said the time and place for the Western National convention would be discussed but not finalized, with applicants including Chicago Louisville Cincinnati St Louis St Paul Milwaukee and Atlantic City. Taggart will depart for New York and return with Eastern members.
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Washington Post
French Lick
Ind
Thomas Taggart
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
Lewisville
Cincinnati
St Louis
St Paul
Milwaukee
Atlantic City
Taggart
New York
Woman Alleges Georgia Lumber Baronet Shot at Husband and Miss Jackson
Mrs Jackson, social leader and cousin of Tift, accuses S A Tift of entering a room where she and her husband were, pulling a revolver, and firing at Jackson who blocked the shot. The weapon misfired and Tift was restrained by servants. Bond set high. motives unclear. The Tift family, Connecticut natives now in Georgia, deny charges.
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Washington
Albany
Swort
Hof Je Keon
Georgia Lemista
Georgia
Mra Jackson
Tift
Jackson Tift
Fred Jackson
Jackson
Abe
Connecticut
Woman on trial for killing man she loved arouses court
At a tense courtroom, a desert town jurors and spectators watched as a woman charged with killing Arthur Brown faced indictment and testimony. The defiant prisoner nearly collapsed as the proceeding began, revealing a troubled relationship and the emotional weight of the case.
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Calm
Woman
Arthur Brown
Sticken Prsoner
Taiang
Bradley Jury Roster Includes Local Residents
A list of jurors includes James L Feeney publisher of 22 Rhode Island Avenue NW aged 48. William E Reiss 50, bookkeeper at 1412 Ing Street NW. Adam Smith colored 24 undertaker at 18 Street SW. Daniel M Newman 53 widower, grocer at 1209 D Street NE. Alexander M Gole 44 grocer at 1315 Four and a Half Street SW. John Sweeney 47 painter at 1314 Georgia Avenue SE. Julius E Prigg 48 bookkeeper at 812 Fourteenth Street NW. Musius Viedt 35 watchmaker at 1314 Ninth Street NW. Joseph Chartley 38 coffer merchant at 611 E Street SE. James L Whiteside 45 builder at 1039 Lawrence Street NE. William H Rupertus 50 dreorater at 732 Thirteenth Street NW. Samuel R Garver 55 grocery clerk at 370 M Street NE.
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James L Feeney
Rhode Island Avenue
William E Reiss
Ing Street
Smith Adam
Alngin
Daniel M Newman
Grater
D Street
Alexander M Gole
John Sweeney
Georgia Avenue
Julius E Prigg
Fourteenth Street
Musius Viedt
Ninth Street
Joseph Chartley
E Street
James L Whiteside
Lawrence Strait
William H Rupertus
Dreorater
Thirteenth Street
Samuel R Garver
M Street
Northenet
Bradley Murder Trial Advances With Jury Chosen
Day two of the trial of Mrs Annie M Bradley for the murder of former Senator Arthur Brown featured arguments over admissibility of police statements and a near courtroom battle over evidence. The jury panel was finally seated after extensive vetting amid capital punishment concerns, with twelve jurors acceptable to both prosecution and defense selected in about an hour.
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Honora
Annie M. Bradley
Arthur Brown
Wendell P Statford
Raleigh
Bradley
George L Hoover
Bradley Strang Y
Hoover
Bradies
Diacustian
Stutord
Nandan
Fred W
Chertron
W Nairn
Edward R Hart
M A. Cobb
Walter Brownley
Joseph H Lee
James I Crowley
Morris Fitzgerald
Randall J Hagner
James T Harrison
Harles
Anple Jr
Charles W Reiderson
James R Wynne
A H Levy
Tustive @tafond
Julius Brigg
James L. Whiteside
H. Clay Jones
John Sweeney
Tullus Veidt
Joseph Hartley
Alexander M Cole
Daniel & Newman Smith
Adam Wallam E Reles
James L. Feeney
Charles Turner
Car Jones
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Expet
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Bopajlan Sale
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Parnes
Blake
Sm Elf
Rormey
Wien
Mont
WoWkersl
Ken Kerhoe
Ulanon
Jenal
Laewe
Rares
Tshla
George Nichols
Ameckerbocker
Capany
Cadwellader
Dames
Aness
Uker Harney
Knickertoker Trust
Winy Implety
Mero Wickersham
Orlenty
Goan Gallerien
la Mands
MR Bryan
Ewara Prorel Hye
Te Beleabee
Cimedinst
William Jennings Bryan
Alfonso F. Carman
Norfolk Dry Dock
Poltician
Amercen
Peabody Fund
Union Trust Co
U S.\Treasury Banking
Frederick
Keedywhile
Antientam
Hagerstown
Retera Eave Washington
Evian
Bellmore & Ghlo
Splendid Opportunisy
New Jersey
Yuet
Navel Lodge
Denierstit-Conven
Goulin
Rich
S A. Tift
Drew Fistel
Fared
the Bradley Jury
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