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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1907
Page
3
Trust president Charles F Barney resigns amid turmoil as the Knickerbocker Trust Company faces immense deposits and the National Bank of Commerce refuses to clear for the Jade Institute. Clearinghouse actions escalate, signaling a sweeping financial disturbance in New York amid rumors and formal notices.
A melodramatic ad asserts thousands suffer kidney disease linked to railroad work. It promotes Dr Kiliner and Swamp Root as a universal remedy for rheumatism pain, kidney trouble, bladder issues, and nocturnal urination, with mail order samples and a Binghamton, New York address.
Knickerbocker Trust Company faces upheaval as J P Morgan figures attend a critical Sherry’s meeting. Barney resigns as president amid speculation, A Foster Higgins elected president. Banks pledge support ranging from 1000000 to 500000 in clearings to stabilize operations.
Four wealthy Armenian merchants, to testify against former priest Martoogessian in the Hunchakiat case, received death threats in red wax letters bearing daggers and a heart, signed by the Hunchaktist Committee. Police protection sought as fear spreads. Harry Thomas, 17, found safe in New York. his parents travel there today.
Special to The Washington Post reports astronomer John A Brashear finding a remarkable group of sun spots, some visible without instruments under favorable conditions. He notes it will be weeks before magnetic effects on Earth can be assessed, while days of the surface show numerous dark, large spots spanning across the sun’s face.
An early morning assault on a moving train injured five Greek passengers after a group attacked the crew when stopped to help the injured. The attackers were overpowered and restraining efforts followed.
News of a delayed Central stockholders meeting following a conference between Cromwell and Farrar. Harriman factions agree to adjourn amid complex legal questions likely prolonging proceedings. Reported vote margin near four tenths majority and Hope for delaying to avoid immediate director elections.
English champion Alfred Shrubb has won over 33,000 in his career across the United States and Canada. On Thanksgiving Day in Fall River he plans to race a four-man American relay totaling ten miles two and a half miles per runner. Team includes Barnie Kanaly Boston J Smallwood Long Island Davis the Canadian Trentien Canada runner who placed second to Longhost and A Cook Fall River.
If You Have a Bank Account With this Company you will doubtless find as time goes by many ways in which it can serve you aside from paying you interest on your money which it holds subject to your check it may help you to selecting date investments in the care of your real estate in the drawing of your will in making loans on real estate or stock and bonds.
Northwest corner of Fifteenth and Pennsylvania Avenue is cited for American Security and Trust Company with Charles J Bell serving as president.
George Frederick Bodley the renowned architect and amateur poet died at London on October 21 He designed major churches and cathedrals including Saint Pauls Cathedral and the new cathedral for Mount St Albans His work spanned Europe and he co authored verse and musical compositions His late projects included a planned National Capital monument and prominent church restorations He was elected Royal Reademetan four years ago
Special to The Washington Row Boston Mass Oct 21 Clarence W Barrett an excursion agent and brother of Arthur Barrett and the late congressman William Barrett died by his own action this morning by drowning near his home at Claremont New Hampshire The body was found by C E B Howard near the Freeman and ONell barn shore the dam on Em Street side of the river He had toured with an excursion company and recently returned from a long tour West and South Friends said he seemed despondent after stock losses and a market slide last week He attended church services yesterday with his family Tonight his wife Ganister of Col T A Lovering in command of US infantry at Fort Thomas Ky and two sons survive him
A man accused of larceny reportedly stole $50 from a woman named Turner of the same address. He is held at the Seventh precinct station and will be arraigned in Police Court this morning. The courthouse action follows the early morning report from Wisconsin Avenue Northwest.
The New York Clearing House acted decisively to remove three disturbing banking groups, restoring confidence as deposits and securities moved. Banks like Mercantile National and National Bank of North America showed strong cash positions, while others faced debt, with new directors elected and plans discussed to prevent future instability.
Nichols FW Woolworth Charles Serkine and H A Hatch announce the resignation of Mr Glare from the vice presidency of the bank, a move accepted. Denmark's October filing reveals an involuntary bankruptcy petition against Otto Heinze & Co brokers, linked to disputed stock blocks and preferential payments to National Bank creditors. Creditors including William H Robotham and Leo Wire allege assigned securities and prior indebtedness led to the receivership bid, delaying action until Wednesday.
A jumble of names and relations appears as a marriage license listing multiple individuals across places. The fragment hints at couples and witnesses with varied ages and locales, including Bragke Station and Bragicnberg.
Movements of ocean steamers list arrivals and departures from New York and European ports. Vessels include from Hamburg Boulogne to New York, Genoa to New York, Bremen to New York, and Falmouth Pennsylvania to New York. Expected dockings noted for Tuesday and Wednesday with ships Kaiser Wilhelm II and others.
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