Parker's Wand Out McCall Denies Rejection of a Dollar
New York Life chief witness John A Metta testifies on political contributions tied to the gold standard, saying Democrats chased funds and that Hamilton’s Albany expenses were paid by company funds. McCall asserts he and Perkins funded the 1904 campaign, denies denying dollars, and claims he acted for policy holders.
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New York City Insurance Company
Andrew A Hamilton
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Charlies E. Hughes
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Democratic State Executive Committee
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George W Perkins
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Andrew Bramilton
Union Trust Co
Laura Biggar’s Defense in Supreme Court Plea for Default Open
Laura Biggar the actress seeks leave to open her default in a $37,500 service suit by Samuel Frankenstein after a New Jersey jury acquitted her of palm ing off a spurious child. Frankenstein claims extensive services in New Jersey and Pennsylvania amid the Bennett case and related criminal actions. Justice Truax reserved decision as Congressman Sulzer argued the services were worth the large sum.
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Laura Biggar
New Jersey
Henry M. Bennett
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Truax
Samuel JT. Frankenstein
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Tral
Sulzer
Pennsylvania
Bennett
Witte Surprises France With Russia Germany Tie Hint
Special cable dispatch from Paris reports M. Witte Russian peace envoy claiming a Russo German rapprochement is a natural result of Russia's gratitude toward the Kaiser. He says Franco Russian ties remain intact though Russo German sympathy has grown. He met Prime Minister Rouvier and then left by presidential train for Loubet.
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Paris
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Roosevelt
Russia
Europe
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Temps
France
Rouvier
Loubet
Japan's Deaths From War Prompt Anti Peace Rally in Tokyo
Tokyo reports war losses to date include 46 180 killed 10 970 died of wounds and 15 300 died of sickness A London dispatched summary notes sickness deaths under a quarter of the total A quiet anti peace meeting at Ugena Park urged breaking the treaty and sweeping reforms in police administration A throne response was discussed but not published in Seoul reports Russian detachments in Korea suffer provisioning shortages and a seven scout group was ambushed by Japanese forces near Sailunonen leaving all seven dead
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Will Ratify Treaty Here In Washington Event
It can be stated that the exchange of ratifications for the peace treaty between Japan and Russia will occur in Washington shortly after both sovereigns ratify. It is likely to take place in the White House as a compliment to President Roosevelt, though no definite arrangements or exchangers have been decided.
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Russia
Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Japanese Peace Envoys Leave Seattle After Gratitude Visit
Seven members of the Japanese peace embassy sailed home today aboard the Dakota from Seattle. Director Yamasa of the foreign office praised the courtesy shown and expressed deep gratitude for the friendship extended during their travels. Moses' September Furniture Sale advertises underpriced furniture for every room. The B&O R.R. offers direct connections to New York via the 23d Street Terminal.
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Dakota
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New York
City Party Convention Nominates Reform Ticket in Philadelphia
At a Sept 2 city party convention in Philadelphia 917 delegates, uninstructed, nominated a county ticket headed by Sheriff Wilson H. Brown and Coroner J M Jermon. The platform calls for reform measures including election law revision, merit-based civil service, and end to municipal contractor control. The delegates then marched to City Hall to present the ticket to Mayor Weaver, who pledged unity to defeat the machine.
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Wilson H. Brown
Jermon
Rudolph Blankenburg
Rawerd A Anderson
Commen Fleas
Craig Biddle
Orphans’ Court
Morris Dallett
Biddle
Dailett
Weaver
Clarence Gibboney
Gibboney
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Vention
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Ramonds
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Endorsement of Mayor Weaver and transit program
The document lauds opening the Delaware River channel and steady completion of underground transit facilities. It concludes with support for Mayor Weaver's administration and his directors, urging faithful adherence to the letter and spirit of the law.
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Delaware River
Weaver
Democrats Indorse City Party Ticket In Philadelphia
Philadelphia Sept 20 The Democratic county convention endorsed the City Party ticket after debates. The platform praises Mayor Weaver for breaking with the gang and argues city officials were corrupted, plundered public utilities, and that State finances were steered to favored banks by the state treasurer’s office. The endorsement is seen as a personal victory for Chairman Donnelly.
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Donnelly
Weaver
Strat
Fusion Robs Nebraska Nominees Forge Democratic Populist Ticket
Lincoln Nebraska September 20 fusion of Democrats and Populists set by joint state conventions with Hastings for the Supreme Court Cole for university regents and Lightner as Democrat. Bryan’s farewell speech praised President Roosevelt and urged party loyalty while condemning Rockefeller gifts to the University of Nebraska. Platforms call for ICC rate fixing and opposition to passes with Populists backing national railroad ownership.
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Jerome Nominators to Back Jerome in Mayoral Drive
A New York conference of opponents to Tammany Hall declares a separate ticket for District Attorney Jerome’s independent bid. The Jerome Nominators will use a solid black square as their emblem, with Citizens’ Union officials declining to attend the shared talks. The Union plans a city convention next Thursday to nominate a full city slate.
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Spinners in session serious loss to shippers
Atlantic City Sept 20 Gov Stokes defended New Jersey stance toward trusts at New England Cotton Manufacturers Convention. President MacColl noted cotton exports rose to 49.9 million dollars, with growing trade to Japan, Cuba and South America. Samuel Dale reported on European suspicion of defrauding buyers through damaged or miswrapped cotton bales.
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South America
Southern Cotton Growers’ Association
Bureau of Statistics
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Germany
United States
Samuel
Dale
Manchester
England
Odd Fellows Prize Winners at California Drill Corps Show
The eighty first communication of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows showcased grand chivalry decorations competitive drill and degree team work by the California women's drill corps. Class A first prize went to Canton Luona No. 6 Toledo totaling 600 dollars with second to Canton No. 1 Washington DC. Class B went to Canton No 82 Rochester with 15 dollars, a gold medal to Canton No. 11 York Pa. Malden Mass won degree work exemplification with 400 dollars and second to Canton York No. 14. The parade featured San Francisco Rebekah drill corps first and Canton Lincoln No. 48 Syracuse second. The Stokes gold medal worth 1000 dollars was awarded to Canton York No. 14 of York Pa.
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Canton Malden
Malden
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Lincoln
Hunt for Joseph Girard Continues in Pfeiffer Murder
Washington Post report from New York outlines a broad police search for Joseph Girard after the Gussie Pfeiffer murder near West Chester. Capt. Burfeind pins the time on Wednesday night, notes a single perpetrator, and doubts the accuracy of several witness accounts while investigators dismiss false tips and misidentifications.
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New York
Gussie Pfeiffer
West Chester
Joseph Girard
Burfeind
Girard
Princess Bay
Price
New Brunswick
N. J
Tremont
O'Gorman
Auto strikes elderly woman on Thames Street
Mrs Bland, an aged partially blind woman, was hit by Mrs A F Vanderbilt’s auto driven by Joe Caravagna on Thames Street in Newport R I. She was bruised and shocked but not seriously injured, attended by a physician and later returned home.
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Newport
R. J
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Joe Caravagna
Bland
Thames Street
Chaiffeur
May Compromise on Rate Law
The issue lists Part Two on May Compromise on Rate Law with Financial and Commercial sections. It references postal fraud orders and a longer note on ongoing inquiries, plus fiction and other items. The page highlights connected topics across government, business, and social notes.
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Virginia
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State to pursue funds from Sherrick defalcation
Indiana Attorney General Miller says the state can follow and recover all funds used by former auditor David E. Sherrick in gambling losses. Gov. Hanly cites $10,000 lost at French Lick in 1908 with possible additional losses over the past two years. The American Surety Company will not contest sureties, and the state will take charge of securities to cover the shortage, with $19,825 already paid into the treasury and total shortage reduced to $127,872 after that deposit.
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Cicero, Inc
Packers Plea Challenges Grand Jury Secrecy in Monopolization Case
Chicago Sept 20 Packers indicted for conspiring to monopolize the meat industry file a plea in abatement not supported by affidavits contending grand jury drawing was secret and public access is a constitutional right. Four Schwars child & Sulzberger officials tied to railroad rebates arrive in Chicago to plead before Judge Humphrey with attorney Joseph Weissenbach. Samuel Weil vice president returns from Europe as other executives Casey Dkipworth and Todd prepare to appear.
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United States District Court
Congress
Althoug
Schwarschild & Sulzberger
Humphrey
Joseph Weissenbach
Samuel Weil
Europe
Weil
Beth 8
Casey
Vance Dkipworth
Chess BE. Todd
Outrage on U S Insignia at Havana Consulate
A number of unknown individuals threw filth on the escutcheon above the American consulate at Cienfuegos, Havana. This marks a second similar act. The last incident prompted the U S secretary of state to send an apology through the American Legation and promise preventive steps. Explanations point to Liberal or Moderate factions aiming to influence the Cuban government.
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Washington Post
Havana
Sept. X
United States
Cienfuegos
Revenge Crusade in Sicily Ends in Courtroom Flight
Germana Guell, an Italian widow and eldest of six daughters, traveled to New York to raise funds for her seven year quest against Mafia graft and murder in Sicily. After securing or attempting donations, relief waned as local Italians faced earthquakes, leaving her penniless and likely to return to Italy without money or support.
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Germana Guell
Sicily
Italy
Diego Maria Guell
Grotte
Diego Guell
Germana
Nuovalone
Zafuto
Funda
Mafia
Germany
McClellan
Potena
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Calabara
Two Killed in Wreck Near Beowane Nevada
In Reno on September 20 a head on collision between two freight trains on the Southern Pacific Railroad nine miles west of Beowane killed two men, George Ware of San Francisco and Thomas Unser of Panleburg New Jersey. The crash caused a second clash as two passenger trains collided after efforts to stop the oncoming section. Injuries totaled about twenty.
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Nev
George Warean
San Francisco
Thomas ‘Unser
Panleburg
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Southern Pacific Railroad
Beowane
Ross
Tinville
Colorado's Record Run on One Mile Course
Officers of the armored cruiser Colorado report the fastest speed by an American warship on a trial cruise near Rockland Maine. The ship reached 2222 knots an hour over a four hour sea run, within .44 of its trial-trip speed.
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