Former Head of National Company Tests Venezuelan Aid Ties
Gen Francis V Greene former president of the National Asphalt Company testified in New York before a U S commissioner for the Venezuelan government case against the New York and Bermudez Company seeking about 31 1 000 000 over alleged help to Matos revolutionists. He described Mack Andrews and Sewall as directing support despite his warning of bad faith with the State Department and said he had no role after returning from Europe in 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Company
Mack
Andrews
Sewall
Greene
New York
Francis V Greene
National Asphalt Company
Bermuda Company
United States
Bilchrist
New York and Bermudez Company
Matos
Gen. Greene
Rufus B. Cowing, Jr
Europe
John M. Mack Avery
Arthur W Sewall
M .A. Matos
Hay
Bermudez Company
State Department
Washington
Asphalt
Venezuela
Contro
Washington Post
Franklin, Scott & Co
Cyrus Field Judson
Joseph H. Headrey
Joseph Leiter
Judson
International Power
No. 9
Wiliam Moore
George W Hoadley
International Power Company
Mr Graham
William F. Kirby
Hoadley
French Hint to Castro Signals Caribbean Blockade Talk
Paris moves to assemble a five ship French division under Admiral Bevoe de Lapeyrere to Fort de France Martinique. The display aims to pressure President Castro if he does not explain withdrawal of offensive actions toward the French envoy TAigny. Officials hedge on imminent coercion, noting the aim may be a show of strength rather than immediate force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Desaix
Cherbourg
Martinique
French West Indies
Castro
Brest
Lavoisier
Chasseloup-Laubat
Jurien de la Graviere
Troude
Bevoe de Lapeyrere
Fort de France
Destra
Authenties
Taigny
Caribbean Sea
France
Venezuela
West Indies
State Department
Washington
Central American
Woman Released From Auburn Faces Jewelry Theft Charge
Helen Wilson, released from the Auburn State prison, was arraigned in Philadelphia on a 1901 theft charge involving $2,500 in jewelry and silverware from Mrs. A. H. Seaman. The former maid gained access to the Seaman townhouse while the family was away, reportedly stealing the items and absconding. The case marks a long pursuit as Wilson is described as a professional thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Philadelphia
Helen Wilson
A. H. Seaman
Seaman
Poolroom Proprietor Shoots Wife Then Self
McKeesport Pa October 2 poolroom owner John Smith shot his wife Louisa in the right breast at their Ninth Street home then fled to his poolroom where he wounded himself in the breast. The woman is expected to survive but Smith will probably die. Mrs Smith said the dispute was over money she wanted to deposit for a son by a former husband.
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Crowe
McKeesport
Pittsburg
John Smith
J Loulsa
Ninth Street
Smith
Seven Years For Bank Thief In Lima Trial
Hirjah Bowsher, former bank janitor, pleaded guilty to robbing the American National Bank of $18,000 seven years ago in Lima Chile. Judge Cunningham sentenced him to seven years in the penitentiary. Real estate agent Thomas Willkins, indicted with Bowsher, awaits trial. Bowsher claims Willkins had no involvement.
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Bowsher
Lima
Chile
Hirjah Boawsher
American National Bank
Cunningham
Thomas Willkins
Wilkins
Judson's Power Pool Deal Highlights Private Statement
Trial over a 365000 claim against Cyrus Field Judson and others continues. Witnesses including George W Hoadley discuss Judson's final 1901 statement showing 6200 shares held for a pool and a trust for Judson Leiter and Headley.
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Judson
Fishermen Rescued After Fog Lost at Sea Off Newfoundland
Ben Benson of Gloucester Massachusetts, a fisherman from the Arbutus crew, was lost in a fishing dory during a tug over a month ago. He was rescued by the liner Nicolai IW, picked up near Newfoundland, then handed to the American consul at Copenhagen and sent to New York aboard the Henrig Olav.
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Newfoundland
New York
Ben Benson
Gloucester
Mass
Henrig Olav
Copenhagen
Benson
Arbutus
Nicolai
Boston
Aylesworth Sworn Privy Council and Postmaster General
Ottawa October 17 A B Aylesworth of Toronto was sworn in as a member of the privy council and postmaster general in place of Sir William Mulock who has retired after serving in that capacity.
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Ottawa
Ont
A. B. Aylesworth
Toronto
Privy Council
William Mulock
Secret Home Cure Promises Quick Alcohol Decline
An odorless tasteless remedy in coffee or food is claimed to destroy desire for drink in a day. The ad lists examples of women across several states who allegedly succeeded with a free trial package and invites readers to send name and address to Dr J W Haines in Cincinnati for a free Golden Specific package with directions and testimonials.
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Lola Pendleton
Rocky Mountain
Agnes Carroll
Caledonia
Minn
Mattle Balkins
Vanceburg
Mary L. Haris
Lewiston
N. C
Mabel Zink
Salem
Oreg
L. Kowalski
Whitegboro Street
Utica
N.Y
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta, Ga
McCurdy Hearing Probes Insurance Dividends and Loans
Testimony reveals disputes over dividend calculations at Mutual Life Insurance. McCurdy denies awareness of an advertising coupon tied to the company and contends the inquiry veers beyond its insurance methods scope. Witness details Bowles settlement, officer perks, and legal expense payments to outside attorneys.
Payments to tax and life agents amid insurance inquiry
In a testimony summary from Albany, 1905, officials scrutinized payments to William Barnes and others connected with insurance firms. The inquiry explored honoraria and services rendered for opposing a Brackett insurance bill, with vouchers showing $1,000 paid for three arguments and related documents. William Barnes Jr. claimed he acted only for his ill father, denying personal legal employment with insurers.
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S & Olds
Hughes
McCurdy
Brackett
William Haines
Albany
Barnes
Edward L. Short
Mr. Barnes
New York Life
Judge Hamilton
New York Life Insurance Company
Mutual
Short
Mr. Hughes
William Barnes, Jr
Mr. Barnes, Sr
Barnes, Jr
Granniss
Mutual Life Insurance
Mr Bates
Nantucket
Miss Cooper Defends Charges at Board Meeting
Miss Anna Cooper principal of M Street High School opens her defense before the board of education at a special session, with continuation planned tonight. The board also appoints officers for Company K of the High School Cadets at McKinley Manual Training School, naming Steinberg as captain and three first lieutenants among others.
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Anna 3. Cooper
M Street
Board of Education
McKinley Manual Training School
W. A. Steinberg
Howard Cleveland
Francis Marion
Robert F. Dyer
Bruce Cleveland
George M. Davis
Georges C. de Neale
Mrs. Kate Ross Dead Veteran Bureau Counter Expert
Mrs. Kate Ross died at Garfield Hospital from pneumonia after weeks of illness. A Maryland native, she long served at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing as a top counter, and was active in the First Congregational Church and charity work. She leaves no Washington relatives. funeral is at Miss Minnie Mines’s home with burial at Glenwood Cemetery.
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Kate Ross
Garfield Hospital
Hoss
Maryland
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Bureau
First Congregational Church
Washington
Legion
Minnie Mines
New York Avenue
Newman
Glenwood Cemetery
Madge and the Camera a quarrel over photos
On Madge birthday a fine camera arrives and she confides in Hugh about her new hobby. He resents Samson the family friend beside her but awkwardly learns about the photos. A damaged negative, a promise, and quiet reconciliation hint at feelings beneath the photography dispute.
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Madge
Ien
Capitol
Hugh
Hue
Mr. Samson
Samson
Social and Personal Wedding Items Amid Local Notices
The social column notes a wedding with a Bride roses bouquet and attendants. The ceremony included a maid of honor in blue, bridesmaids in white lace, and a best man Walter H. Megladson. The couple will travel east and live in Providence. Various locals are mentioned with moves, travels, and upcoming events, including Mrs Little Fraley McIntire May marriage to Howard Vernon Mills and others preparing for winter.
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Mids Audere
Walter H. Megladson
Providence
Yvon Pilie
P Street
Charles J. Allen
Wyoming
Little Fraley McIntire May
EB A. McIntire
Howard Vernon Mills
Ton William Howard Mills
Bangor
First Presbyterian Church
Donald C. McLeod
C Street
Robert N. Harper
Richmond
Montague
Roosevelt
New York
Boston
Huff Postpones Building New Home of His Own Lease Secures Mackay Smith House
Representative George Huff of Greensburg Pennsylvania has leased Bishop Mackay Smith's Philadelphia property. His new mansion on New Hampshire Avenue opposite Congressman Dalzell is postponed indefinitely. A Long family birthday party honored Lulu Longs fifteenth with many attendees from New York. Marshall Field and Dr Leo B Vogel were aboard the Pring Wilhelm arriving from Bremen.
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Huff
George Huff
Greensburg
Sixteenth Street
Bishop Mackay- Smith
Philadelphia
New Hampshire Avenue
Dalzell
New York
Marshall Field
Chicago
London
Leo BE. Vogel
Washington
Tor Pring Wilhelm
Bremen
Banker Under ARHPST. Powers Arrested on Stolen Stamp Purchase
Chicago Oct 17 Clarence A Powers head of C A Powers Co was jailed on a warrant by James F Powers Champlain Ill charging him with buying 400 dollars worth of stamps stolen from a jewelry firm Ralph M Sowers a seventeen year old former jewelry firm employee was arrested earlier for the theft and reportedly confessed The arrest stemmed from Powers bank actions in connection with the case
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Clarence A. Powers
C. A. Powers & Co
James F.powers
Champlain
Ill
Ralph M. Sowers
Jewelryirm
Ste! Bowers
Nei 'Fle Bose Tata
Powers’ Bank
New York Cotton Quietly Rallying on Market Covering
Prices extended small gains as cover buying by early sellers boosted the market. December futures slipped to 9.52 and January to 1.62, about 8 to 9 points lower, with Southern spot markets mixed from 1-16e down to 1-16e up.
New York Produce Prices and Market Notes From Ost
A scan of New York produce shows mixed prices across commodities with detailed figures for butter eggs flour and oils. Zinc tin and copper markets are described as quiet or firm with spot and futures quotes, while meats and fats display steady to soft movements and forward shipment options.
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New York
India
Cordova
Riverpool
Heeler
Maire
Southern Sweets
Byot
London
Standard Foundry
Clave
Northern
Norduya
Southern
Hill Acquires Terminal for Burlington Rail System
Burlington system to move terminus to Chicago Grand Central Station from Union Station. James J. Hull secures control of Chicago Terminal Transfer Railway Company and purchases terminal bonds and stock from J. P. Morgan & Co. Change promises ninety two trains daily and about 10000 riders per day, including suburban service.
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Burlington
Chicago Grand Central Station
Chicago
James J. Hull
Chicago Terminal Transfer Railway Company
Grand Central
I.,p. Morgan & Co
Union Station
Grand Central Station
Gas Associations Merger Moves Forward in Milwaukee
The American Gas Light Association convenes in Milwaukee Wisconsin with a committee of twenty four meeting ahead of the main convention starting tomorrow. Preliminaries signal little opposition to the merger plan and the talks set the stage for the discussion among gas industry leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
American Gas Light Association
New Publications Neale's Southern Book News
Public notice of a new book titled Neale's Southern Book News by Mra Spean KR Hell praised by the Baltimore Sun as an invaluable but fragmentary history of boy soldiers in the Confederacy. The work is fully illustrated and offered at a listed price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Spean KR
Hell
Baltimore Sun
Life in the Confederate Army and Southern Life Sketches
A manuscript by Arthur P. Ford detailing a private soldier’s experiences in the Confederate Army with additional sketches of Southern life by Marion Johnston Ford. Published by Izmoe, price listed as $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur P. Ford
Marion Johnston Ford
Izmoe. Price
History of the Southern Literary Messenger 1834 1864 review note
The obituary-like fragment notes Dr Minor aged eighty six who authored a history of the Southern Literary Messenger. It calls Minor thoroughly familiar with the magazine’s history and a veteran of over fifty years in letters. The text hints at a fully illustrated history offered at a price but lacks further specifics.
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The
Southern Literary Messenger
Y Benjam
Minor
Letters
Price
Neale Publishing Co and Washington address listing
The Neale Publishing Company in New York at Broadway and Fifth Avenue and 23d Street, along with a Washington address at 434 Eleventh Street N. W., appear in the listing. This item preserves the two principal locations and their street details for the publisher and office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Neale Publishing Co
New York
Broadway
Fifth Ave
Washington
Eleventh Street
N. W
Merger Plan Considered for Three Gas Associations
A six member subcommittee proposed last year a consolidation of the American Gas Light Association the Ohio Gas Light Association and the Western Gas Association with little opposition. President E G Cowdery indicated the convention may appoint a delegate to tour Europe to gather facts on municipal ownership.
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Qenvlty
American Gas Light Association
Obfio Gas Light Association
Western Gas Association
Tne
E. G. Cowdery
Europe
Pistol Duel Fatal to Both in Tchula Miss
In Tchula Mississippi two traveling men W A Spratlin and Jack Glenn died in a pistol duel on the main street after Spratlin accused Glenn of cheating in a card game. Glenn was shot four times and Spratlin also died. Glenn worked for a Greenwood music house and Spratlin for the National Drill Company of Memphis.
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Tchula
Miss
W. A.spratlin
Jack Glenn
Spratlin
Glenn
Greenwood Music
National Drill Company
Memphis
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M’curdy
Mutual Life Insurance Company
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the Mutual
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Thomas H Bowles
Witnegs
Bowles
Robert H McCurdy
Mr Hughes
Craig
Fields
C Fields
Fuulds
Law Department
George F. Plunkett
Charles R. McClelland
Board of General Appraisers
Louis F Muay
M. EF. Mullaney
James ©. Larkin
John E Ash
Madison
Fricke
Michigan
Lewis
States Assembly
Miss Cooper
Rockefeller
Cedar Rapids
Mich
John D. Rockefeller
Vinton
Iowa
Standard Oil Company
Mr. Rockefeller
Weil
Sarhdon
Sameor
Joseph B. Bowles
Social and Personal
William 8. Carroll
Baltimore
Massachusetts Avenue
Grace Carroll
Edgar P. Copeland
Rockingham
James C. McDaniel
Leslie
Fourth Street
Georges
Mackay-Smith
Miss Long
Wiliam Long
Lulu
Minnie Trometer
Lulu Gerard
Margaret Gorman
Valeria Kretalin
May McCarthy
Elizabeth Hettmulter
Myrtle Sebastian
Marlom Hellmuller
Florida Clevenger
Arian Wood
Helva Gilpott
Adele Besgon
Paul Sharp
Clarence McClure
Ohn Lerch
William Millan
Leopold Hrpissin
Ernest
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Geo. M. Oyster, Jr
Connecticut Ave
Health Department
Newbro
WECO
Dept .H
Detroit
Affluck's Pharmacy
HILL
GAS Associations Merger
NEW Publications
Neale
Southern Book News
America
Urbana Wine CO
Urbana
N. Y
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