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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1905

Page

52

Mutual Life Dividends Largely Actuary Judgment Says McClintock

New York Oct 25 news reports that Mutual Life is forming a committee led by William H Truesdale Effingham B Morris and John W Auchincloss to investigate company methods. Ac tuary Emory McClintock testified that policy dividends hinge mainly on actuarial judgment rather than strict calculations, with dividends sometimes far below total gains. He urged limits on policy writing while contrasting views with Mutual Life President Richard A. McCurdy and New York Life President James B Call about possible caps.

New York Richard A. McCurdy Mutual Life Insurance Company William H Truesdale Effingham B. Morrin John W. Auchincloss John W Auchincloss New York City The Mutual William Truesdale Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Greenwich Conn Effingham . Morris Girard Trust Company Philadelphia Assembly David McClintoc James McKeen Coutcil McClntocd Mutual Sife McChirtoc Equitable Henry B Hyde Hyde McClinton McCall New York Life Albany McCurdy Alexander Brackett Othrs McClintons

Bank turmoil linked to confessions and bank officers

Report details witness claims that a confession named a prominent beneficiary of illicit operations while the Enterprise National Bank faces turmoil after cashier Clark’s death. Bookkeeper Halston returned from Havana upon learning of the tragedy, awaiting office discussions as directors convene. Attorney Lyon said notes totaling sixty eight thousand six hundred twenty six dollars would be lifted on call. Castle accuses state officers of bank raids, claiming deposits tied to politicians’ loaned funds and political leverage over state funds.

George Halston Enterprise National Bank Pittsburg Clark Havana Cuba Kimg Ralston Walter Lyon Pennsylvania Development Company Enterprise Bank Castle Washington Post Greenville Homer L Castle Pennsylvania

Equitable Life Directors Nominated at Montreal Meeting

Sir William C Van Horne of Montreal JD Kernan of Utica and William C Redfield of Brooklyn were nominated to fill vacancies on the Equitable Life Assurance Society board at the October directors meeting in New York. They will be elected at the November meeting. The third quarter receipts totaled 1697 027 with disbursements 11 909 483, against 11 904 535 last year. nine months receipts were 55 772 176 vs 53 718 642. disbursements 39 048 975 vs 37 551 504.

William C. van Horne Montreal New York Equitable Life Assurance Society William C van Horne J D Kernan Utica William C Redfield Brooklyn William van Horne Alexander Equitable Society

Insurance Men Discharged in Contempt Case

Chicago October 25 General Manager E I Rosenfeld President George M Moulton and E D Moore of the Western Life Indemnity Company were discharged from a rule to show cause why they should not be held in contempt of court Federal Judge C C Kohlsaar acting discharged them while noting some dissatisfaction with explanations about Western Life's stock purchase in Security Life and Annuity but finding no intentional contempt or willful disregard of orders.

Chicago E I Rosenfeld George M. Moulton E D Moore Western Life Indemnity Company C C Kohlsaar Westfern Life Company Security Life and Annuity Company

Comptroller asserts independence in Enterprise Bank probe

The Comptroller of Currency and investigators insist no politicians, powerful or otherwise, influence the Pittsburgh Enterprise National Bank case. Edward P. Moxey, Philadelphia expert accountant, will audit the bank after urgent Washington-Pittsburgh telegraphs. The probe aims to uncover fraud, protect depositors, and pursue all responsible parties without political interference.

Pennsylvania Enterprise National Bank Pittsburg Edward P. Moxey Philadelphia Washington United States John W Dunkle Moxey

Bequests to Charity in Wanamaker Will

Wil lam H Wanamaker, Philadelphia merchant, died last Friday. His will, executed less than a month before death, leaves charitable bequests totaling 28 500, though they are inoperative. Estate valued over 20 000. Listed beneficiaries include Central Congregational Church 10 000 and several Congregational and missionary organizations 15 500.

W. H. "Wanamaker Philadelphia Central Congregational Church Congregational Home Missionary Society New

Bloodshed in Strike Factory as Rail Walkouts Spread

Striking workers clash with engine drivers in St. Petersburg amid a sweeping railroad and industrial stoppage. Revolver fire kills and wounds while troops patrol stations and city streets. rail links and mail communications falter as ministers debate wider reforms and a possible constituent assembly.

Two Bloody Conflicts in Siege of Briansk Works

In Bekaterinostaf Ruasht Oct conflicts erupt between troops and demonstrators near municipal buildings and Pushkin monument. Volleys kill or wound many as students on strike disperse under police whips. Town in darkness. communications cut. railroad line reportedly damaged. At Briansk works fifteen killed and twenty six injured as troops clash with strikers amid wire entanglements.

St. Petersburg Charles Hardinge Nicholas England Finland Sweden Narva Bekaterinostaf Ruasht Pushkin Monument Bea Briansk

Czar Isolated by Railroad Strike at Tsarskoe-Selo

State Department reports mail communications cut off at Tsarskoe-Selo due to a major railway strike in Russia. Cable from Spencer Eddy, U.S. chargé d'affaires in St. Petersburg, dated yesterday, states all postal communication is severed.

Tsarskoe-Selo Russia State Department Spencer Eddy St. Petersburg Tsarkoe- Selo

Distress in Moscow as 2000 Sleep in Cars and Camps

Moscow reports severe hardship with meat prices tripled and poor residents camping in streets. Two thousand people live in cars near Kazan line while stations on the area are under troop control. Cossacks guard post and telegraph offices as panic grows. A railway girl pleads with strikers for liberty, chorus of the Marseillaise echoed.

Moscow Kazan

Nebolsin Named Naval Attache After Sea of Japan Feat

Capt. Nebolsin, lauded for leading the Aurora in the Sea of Japan battle, is appointed naval attache at the Russian Embassy in Washington succeeding Commander Boutakoff. He survived multiple shell blasts, aided wounded, and helped subdue fires as the ship burned.

Nebolsin St. Petersburg Washington Alexandre Boutakoff

Russian Fleet Sails in Possible Macedonian Demonstration

Odessa reports the Black Sea fleet excluding the battleship Patelelmon has departed Sebastopol under Vice Admirals Birileff and Chouknin. The move signals a possible naval demonstration tied to Macedonia financial reform demands. Paris notes Talilander reports the Moroccan sultan accepts Franco German plans for a Moroccan conference in Algeciras.

Macedonia Odessa Black Sea Patelelmon Kniaz Potemkine Sebastopol Birileff Chouknin Paris M. St. Rene Talilander Fez Foreign Office Bultan Morocco Alao Algeciras Spain Count von Tattenbach-Asheld Gyman

Opposed to Divorce Action by Baltimore Synod Meeting in Washington

The Baltimore Synod ends its annual session in Wilmington with a call to let Naval Academy midshipmen worship where they choose and to uphold the church stance against divorces except in specific cases. Rev George L Spinning urged Christ for America while Rev Henry D Landsay criticized Booker T Washington on religious education.

Washington Midshipmen Booker I. Washington Pupila J. B Moffatt Cumberland General Assembly N. H. Miller Henry D Landsay Allegheny Freedmen’s Aid Society Booker T. Washington Moorg Woman's Synod Society Joseph B Turner Dover R M Tilly Baltimore A N Kelswin Wilmington D. A. Kunicht G. G Henry Misa Eva Taylor Newcastle Mra Wallace Ratchit B. Evans Newark S. B November Young People's B. #. Wrber

Accused of Awful Crime at Aycock Camp

Special to The Washington Post reports Jim Glasgoe a Negro arrested in Aycock Florida by Detective Watts charged with murdering J. T. Longino a convict guard and Will Cooper a convict trusty at Aycock Brothers camp last week. He is also charged with setting fire to the stockade where three prisoners were burned to death and six others badly burned.

Washington Post Mobile Ala Jim Glasgoe Aycock Fla Thomas J. Watts J. T. Longino Will Cooper Aycock Brothers Watts Trusty

Martinsville Tobacco Magnate Killed On Powhatan Track

J W Daniel of Martinsville Virginia, owner of the J W Daniel tobacco factory, was struck and killed by a light engine at Powhatan while crossing tracks. His body was brought to Bluefield for shipment to Martinsville. Aged about forty, he leaves a widow and one child visiting in Washington DC.

J. W. Daniel Martinsville Powhatan Washington Post Bluefield W. Va J W. Daniel Daniel Washington, DC

No Poison Found Against Perkins Children Yet

Richmond investigation reports Coroner Taylor found no poison in autopsies of Octavia and Mia Perkins. Stomachs were heavily eroded, resembling corrosive damage. A neighbor recalls Mrs Perkins saying ground glass poisoned the girl. It is also noted Mia Perkins’ mother, Mrs B Johnson, went insane in 1882 and showed a deadly urge toward her child.

Washington Post Richmond Taylor Edward Perking Perkins Octavia Perkins Mia. Perkins B. & Johnson

Hundley Attacks Lewis Over Miscegenation Claim

Richmond dispatch reports George J. Hundley, who recently accused Judge L. L. Lewis, Republican gubernatorial candidate, of advocating miscegenation in Virginia, issues a new card claiming leniency in prior dealings with Lewis but promises no mercy after Lewis' denial. He portrays Lewis as urging white men to permit interracial marriage and says Lewis could summon U S troops to enforce rights.

Washington Post Richmond George J. Hundley L. L. Lewis Virginia Lewis United States Petersburg

Winston-Salem Protests Railroad Tobacco Movement

Winston Tobacco Board of Trade meeting protests Southern Railroad facilities for moving tobacco. Officials claim trains did not run from the largest tobacco section on Monday and Tuesday, causing thousands of dollars in damage. President Smith ordered a telegram to the corporation commission chairman requesting an immediate investigation. Retail Merchants' Association and Winston Board of Trade schedule a joint Friday night protest meeting and have written letters to railway officials in Washington, Raleigh, and other places.

Washington Winston-Salem N. C Winston Tobacco Board of Trade Southern Railroad Smith Corporation Commission Retail Merchants’ Association Winston Board of Trade Raleigh

Virginia State Baseball League Organized at Richmond

A Virginia State Baseball League was formed in Richmond with representatives from Richmond Norfolk Newport News Lynchburg Petersburg and Danville. Officers named include Jake Wells president E W Gregory Jr temporary secretary and W B Bradley treasurer. Directors list W B Bradley Otto Wells Harry Secholey Rh C Blackford G T Bland J J Grimes G G Temple and Jake Wells. A three member committee was appointed to draft bylaws with Petersburg expected to join later.

Washington Richmond W. B Bradley Jake Wells E. N. Gregory, Jr Norfolk William Harmon, Jr Otto Wells Reparoke Harry Bernstein Henry Scholey J. M. Hancock Lynchburg Fel Hall C. Blackford Portsmouth C. T Eland Newport News J. J. Grim Petersburg

Waylaid and Murdered in Rush Run Incident

Special to The Washington Rase reports that Thomas Filburn was waylaid by Asa Shelton at Rush Run and shot seven times, three bullets killing him instantly. The incident follows an alleged insult to Shelton by Filburn.

Washington Montgomery W. Va Thomas Filburn Asa Shelton Rush Run Fred Shelton Filburn

Police Say They Seized Captain Kidd Of Yachting Pirates

Richmond reporters say Manchester police arrest a suspect named Pusick, an auto and boat repairer, believed to be Jackson leader of a looting gang at Long Island Sound clubs and summer estates, with flight presumed south.

Richmond Manchester Captain Kidd Sunmner Long Island Sound Pusick Jackson

Montgomery County Anti-Saloon League Backs Local Option Law

The Montgomery County Anti-Saloon League executive committee met in Rockville and endorsed the local option law as amended by the state. They oppose repeal efforts and any license expansion within the county and warn candidates supporting licenses will lose temperance support. Proceedings were not fully published but discussions about candidate stances were lively.

Washington Post Rockville Montgomery County Anti-Saloon League

Bonaparte Ends Tour in Eastern Shore Campaign

Secretary Bonaparte arrived in Salisbury with H. M. McCullough the Republican candidate for comptroller to rally against the disfranchising amendment. He spoke to an enthusiastic crowd in Crisfield closing his Eastern Shore tour urging Republicans to beware of trickery.

Washington Post Salisbury Bonaparte H. M McCullough Crisfield Honaparte

Swanson Addresses Lebanon Rally in Virginia Governor Bid

Democratic candidate Claude A. Swanson told about 1,500 listeners in Lebanon Russell County that his Southwest Virginia tour has been pleasant and well received. He avoided commenting on charges against his opponent Judge L. L. Lewis about favoring interracial marriage and planned to speak in Radford the next day.

Lewis Washington Post North Tasewell Dey Claude A. Swanson Virginia Lebanon Russell County

Addresses on Missions at Virginia Women’s Auxiliary Meet

Special to The Washington Fest Fredericksburg Va Oct 25 annual meeting of Virginia Branch of the Women’s Auxiliary to the Board of Missions opened with prayer by Bishop Gibson. Welcoming address by Rev H H Barber, response by Miss Byrne Stuart of Alexandria. Mrs W J Smith president of local branch and Miss Barber of Hong Kong Mission introduced. Bishop Gibson spoke on enlarging missions. Emmett Smith and Meem of Brazil also spoke. Afternoon session featured junior auxiliary led by Gertrude Barton with reports on colored work. Monture on work among colored people and Meen on Brazil. Emmet Smith on general mission work.

Washington Fredericksburg Virginia Woman's Auxiliary Board of Missions of the Episcopal Church Gibson H. H Barber John C. Meen Brazil Emmet Smith

Quarter Million Pledged for Woman's College Fund

President J Goucher of the Woman's College Baltimore entertained bishops and laymen on Tuesday night. It is announced that one half of a half million fund has been pledged, conditional on raising the remaining half by June 1 next year to wipe out debts and provide a working cash balance.

Goucher Woman's College Baltimore Methodist Episcopal Church Washington J. Goucher

PATE IN HANDS OF JURY CARNIVAL EMPLOYEE CHARGED

Cumberland Maryland October Charles Wilson forty Iowa managed the merry go round at a carnival last summer is on trial for criminal assault on Florence Sweitzer seven and Eva Scarlet two girls lured under a tent while unattended the testimony pointed him out and physicians corroborated the evidence after a seven night session the jury remains locked up Special to The Washington Post Suffolk Virginia October J G Cutchins arrested for forging his uncle’s name to a 300 check is accused of stealing cows and selling stock in the area

Washington Post Cumberland Charles Wilson Reeder Iowa Florence Sweitzer Eva Scarlet Wilson Suffolk J. G. Cutchins Franklin Worfollk J. C. Thutchins Seitastelle Buffolk

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