Family affair at Mutual Life profits rich in nepotism
New York October hearing reveals extensive nepotism at Mutual Life Insurance Company with President McCurdy and relatives amassing millions since 1884. Robert H McCurdy and Louis A Thebaud received large salaries and commissions through Raymond & Co, while assets and salaries soared far beyond rivals, prompting scrutiny by the Armstrong committee.
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Berlin diplomatic injury leads to scheduled operation
The report notes Baroness von Sternburg, wife of the German ambassador to the United States, suffered permanent ankle injury when struck by a pony. She is to undergo an operation today at the University of Berlin by Professor Fiber, with remarks attributed to Arthur Paget.
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Eleven Dead In Vermont Slate Mine Collapse
At the Vermont Slate Company's Warren plant near Granville eleven men were buried when rock gave way at 10 am. President J G Willims was killed instantly. Frazer Queen escaped with injuries likely fatal. Rescue crews labored as the body count rose, workers all Hungarian and unnamed.
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Insurance commissions shockingly large on 1904 first year business
New York October 6 insurance special reports that Mutual Life Equitable and New York Life paid substantial commissions to managers in their foreign departments and city agencies. In 1904 first year new business totals for these three companies reached $865,397,387 with commissions aggregating $17,147,748.
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Peoria School Chief Dougherty Indicted in Embezzlement Scandal
Peoria Illinois reports indictments against Newton C Dougherty superintendent of Peoria schools and president of the Peoria National Bank. Ten embezzlement charges and three for s Heng mae with total recoverable funds and vouch er stubs missing across twenty years. A grand jury witness described altered school scrip and checks routed through Chicago New York and St Louis firms. The investigation expands as a committee vows to audit the board’s books for two decades.
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Georgetown Merchants Advertise Through The Post Listings
Georgetown merchants solve ad problem by using The Post to reach readers citywide. various ads note stores, services, and events including harness makers, telegraph service, tennis club, horse auction, shoe specials, repairs, weddings, and church notices, all centered in Georgetown area.
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Discharged Bank Officer Mentioned in Odd Meeting Notes
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to a discharge from a bank last Saturday and a meeting of a Crease association with mentions of a $100,000 payment to Zeeda National Bank. The text also notes a judgment and references political figures, including a senator and a president, in unclear context.
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KIELED by TRAN Lissionary Collector Run Down at En trance to a Railroad Tunnel
Special to The Washington Foast reports a tragic accident near Bristol Virginia where a missionary collector was struck and killed at the entrance of a railroad tunnel as a Norfolk and Western train approached. The incident, details disputed, prompted authorities to investigate the events surrounding the crossing and possible contributory factors.
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Governor Glenn to seek audience with President next week
Beleish North Carolina October 6 Gov Glenn said he would travel to Washington Monday to invite the President to visit North Carolina and discuss important state business He plans to open the Greensboro fair Tuesday and Murfreesboro fair Thursday amid other engagements with local officials.
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AERONAUT REBINS AERIAL ACCIDENT AT BEDFORD FAIR
Hon an aeronaut was seriously injured at Bedford fair when a balloon ascended to height with parachute. Wires broke as he descended, causing a fall to the ground. Injuries reported serious.
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Escape from Beverly Jail Ends in Fraud Case
Three men escaped from the Beverly Allegheny County Jail after freeing a chain from a door lock. James Alkire, a deputy, and Rayeld were charged with the break given, and Canfield fled with forgery. Two other prisoners, William Alkire and Jefferson Kittle, refused to cooperate.
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Christian Missionary SocietyAdjourns Session in Maryland
The twenty seventh annual meeting of the Christian Missionary Society of Maryland Delaware and the District of Columbia adjourned with Rev J Murray Taylor of Washington delivering an address Edgar Bordurant presided Officers elected include Rev Peter Aintlee Baltimore first vice president Rev Dr Frederick D Power Washington second vice president HB Welch Washington C M Kindler Waynesboro Pa recording secretary Rev J G Thompson Washington corresponding secretary Rev W Scott Hoge Beaver Creek treasurer J Irvin Bitner Hanover. Reports show 8816 Sunday school pupils district wide and 230 conversions. $4059.41 raised.
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Pan American Sanitary Congress Opens at New Willard
Delegates from Cuba Mexico Chile Costa Rica Peru and other nations gather at the New Willard for the Pan American Sanitary Congress. Yellow fever and bubonic plague headlines the agenda with reports on sanitary advances from each republic. The event marks a continuance of the 1901 Mexico conference origin and includes notable officials and scientists from the Americas.
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History of Mexico Queens of Scotland History of Caina
Fragmentary OCR reveals a mix of historical terms and place names. The text mentions Mexico, Scotland, England, and Tincoin with unclear connections. No coherent events, dates, or figures are established within the readable portions.
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