Equitable Case Reported May Draw Criminal Inquiry
Albany June 23 Governor Riggins would not release the Equitable Life matter before the extra session. Hendricks report to District Attorney Jerome is sent for potential criminal evidence. Attorney General Mayer vows swift steps to recover profits and bar offenders, while Jerome investigates the society. A stray pharmaceutical advertisement follows.
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Albany
N. Y
Riggins
Hendricks
Equitable Life Assurance ‘Society
New York
Jerome
Superintendent of Insurance
Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York
Mutual Life Insurance Co
Thia
Belmont
Insurance
Equitable Life
Alliance
New York County
August Belfhont
Equtable
Jillus M. Mayer
Washington
Equitable
Mayer
Miquitable Life Assurance Society
Debar
Woman Fatally Wounds Husband in Farm Home Incident
Indiana report from Pickwond describes George Keever, 65, a farm laborer, shot by his wife at their Egat Germantown area home. A single barrel entered his abdomen, delaying medical aid for hours. After the act she threatened responders with the shotgun, then surrendered to Sheriff Smith and was taken to Richmond. Keever’s wounds are life threatening. recovery deemed unlikely.
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Pickwond
Ind
George Keever
Egat Germantown
Myre
Keever
Jife
Eever
Autopsy clears mystery in Mrs Speed death
Eugene F. Stutz arrives in Goshen with the body of Mrs John Gilmer Speed from the German hospital in New York. The autopsy revealed a heart infection as the cause of death, delaying the burial and leaving relatives satisfied with the surgeons and hospital management explanations.
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Goshen
Ind
John Gilmer Speed
New York
Buuday
Stutz
Runaway Accident in Reno Claims Life of John Vickery
In Danville Indiana on June 23 a runaway horse fatally injured Mrs Vickery in Reno main street while John W Vickery 47 a noted resident of Jeffersonville Indiana was found dead a mile away from the scene indicating the horse first became frightened and struck him. The report notes Vickery’s prominence in local politics. A separate county harvest note reports difficulty securing competent harvest help as farmers worry about wheat ripening and labor shortages.
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Danville
Ind
John W. Vickery
Emer
Reno
Efersonvile
Injunction Issued in Ft Wayne Against Brokers Use of Quotes
An injunction issued in Ft Wayne Indiana on June 13 restrained Sprague and Vannoy commission brokers from using Chicago Board of Trade quotations in their commission business. The action names Taiied States Deputy Mereha Scott as the enforcing party. The report mentions a large willow tree near Chapman Lake and references individuals Hirant Smith and J. W. Turner in Trohart Virginia. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised as highly beneficial for stomach troubles and constipation with sales listed at Lindtman's Pharmacy.
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Ft. Wayne
Ind
Sprague & Vannoy
Mereha Scott
Chicago Board of Trade
J. W. Turner
Trohart
Agathet
Chamberlain
Lindtman
Wreck of the Twentieth Century Limited Near Mentor Ohio
Cleveland reports the Lake Shore wreck involving the Twenty Century Limited at Mentor Ohio on June 23. Nineteen aboard were injured. investigators and railroad officials remain uncertain about the open switch cause, with theories pointing to a deliberate act or a reckless intruder. Coroner York set inquest for next Monday.
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Clevelahd
Shors
Mentor
New York
Chicago
Cleveland
Boy at center of rail wreck inquiry in Ohio
Cleveland on June 23 reports suggest a 14 year old boy may have meddled with a switch at Mentor station, potentially causing the Twentieth Century flyer wreck. William Usher, Nickel Plate ticket agent, and James Barnes reached the scene 20 minutes after and found an open switch.
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Cleveland, O
Mentor
William Usher
Nickel Plate
James Barnes
Willoughby
Sie Hls
Storrs
Roosevelt's Western Massachusetts College Tour Ends
President Roosevelt wrapped a 32 hour visit in Williamstown after conferring honorary degrees at Williams and Union colleges. He spoke at commencements and addressed crowds before continuing to Washington, arriving at 2 03 a m Friday to the White House.
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Williamstown
Mass
Roosevelt
Washington
Wilting
White ‘House
Century Flyer Restoration of 20Hour Century Limited Schedule
President Newman of the New York Central and Lake Shore rails says the 20 hour schedule for the Twentieth Century Limited will be restored immediately after a prior 18 hour run. He cites officials who say the accident was caused by a misplaced switch, not speed, and confirms the train can safely maintain the new timing. He adds the schedule should be returned to 29 hours and will be done at once.
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New York
Newman
New York Central and
Lake Shore
New York Central
Crawford Trial: Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Satchel Case
Washington June 23 No verdict reached in the William G Crawford case charged with defrauding the government over letter carriers satchels. After over 47 hours of deliberation the jury was discharged by Justice Wright in criminal court No 1. The trial lasted five weeks. Died at age 90 former Gov Frank R Lubbock Austin Tex June 23 He suffered a stroke and had served on Jefferson Davis’ personal staff.
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Brattleboro
Mary M. Stogers
Charles J. Bell
Windsor
United States
Hoyt A. Whemock
Cireuit Court
Whedlock
Gov. Tell
Mis
Rogera
Washington
William G. Crawford
August W. Machen
George Eb.lorenz
Post Dt Fiee
Justice Wright
Austin
Tex
Frank
R. Lubbock
Lubbock
Jefferson Davis
Preas
Nt Davis
No Secret About Cure for Sores and Eye Ailments
A reader letter from D. J. Gregory of Hope Texas praises Backlen’s Arica Balm for treating cats Burts ulcers fever sores sore eyes boils. The note asserts rapid relief and effectiveness, citing personal experience and a local store attribution.
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D. J. Gregory
Hope
Texas
N. Jones
Great Battle Rumors From St Petersburg Report Japanese Pause
Dispatches from St Petersburg claim Russian retreat rumors amid reports that Gen Linevitch said Japanese advance paused. Transmission delays and peace talks loom as Washington awaits word on armistice terms with Takahira and Durand moving toward a conference.
Russian Popular Assembly to Be Composed of 500 Members
St Petersburg reports the Novoe Vremya stating the new popular assembly will have 500 members elected for five years and hold powers equal to the empire council. Legislation must pass both houses and obtain the emperor's approval. Press reports will be censored before publication and an official proceedings publication will exist. The text includes unrelated medical ad copy about Dr King’s New Discovery.
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St. Petersburg
Novoe Vrenmya
Popular
Avaiiebly
Council of the Empire
Local Furnishings Ad for Main Street Washington
An OCR fragment advertises Lamive Furnitore at Main Street in Washington with unclear details. The readable text suggests a furniture shop listing and possible contact or product offer though the remainder is illegible.
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