Banks in Chicago Near Collapse Under Walsh Ties
COMPTROLLER RIDGELY orders wind up of Chicago National, Home Savings, and Equitable Trust due to large loans to Walsh-connected enterprises. Banks pledge to cover a deficit of about 3 million and take over Walsh’s private holdings including railroads and quarries. Depositors remain protected, with total assets around 20 million and combined capital about 21 million.
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Chicago
William B. Ridgely
Chicago National Bank
Home Savings Bank
Equitable Trust Company
John R. Walsh
Clearing House Association
Kame
Walsh
Acton
Ridgely
Equitable ‘Trust Con Ping
Cpee
Chicago Clearing House Association
President Forgan
First National Bank
Hoon
Equitable Trust Co
Liscountries
the Home Savings Tank
Howed Trust Co
Redrainae
Chronicle of Dec 18 News Roundup from Chicago to Dallas
News briefs report Walsh in Chicago signaling future disclosures via clearing house. Firemen Jerry Cronin and Peter Reagan suffocate saving a colleague at National Tube plant in Lorain. Equitable Life head Morton urges policy holders to rally against harmful legislation. Elmira piano maker Zimmerman dies after ingesting caustic acid amid heavy drinking. Dallas reports $80,000 blaze destroying two major business blocks sparked by a coal oil stove explosion.
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Walsh
Chicago
John R. Wala
Clearing House Association
Lorain
Jerry Cronin
Peter Reagan
Allegheny
Princeton
National Tube Company
Reagan
Marton
Polley
New York
Union
Paul Morton
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Elmira
Frank Zimmerman
Dallas
Water for Firemen at Center Street Fire
New York dispatch reports a six story Center Street fire causing 50 000 in damage. Firemen on upper floors escaped by hose up fire escapes but a back draft trapped them. Water from three lines saved the men as they huddled on the escape and one climber reached safety.
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New York
Center Street
New Catholic Church Dedicated in Rochester
A new Catholic church was dedicated at Canemilegua by Blabap Me and Queld of Hochester with widespread clergy and community participation. The ceremony honored Bt. Mary's ro uty and drew numerous attendees from Rochester and surrounding areas.
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Rochester
X.Y. Deci
Canemilegua
Bt. Mary's
Hochester
Werters
New Yort
Church Strike Causes Fresh Labor Appeals in Chicago
In Chicago on December 18 a church was appealed to for labor demands amid a printers strike in the Methodist Episcopal church publishing department. The federation of labor backed Typographical Union No 16 and urged a boycott of Methodist publications until the dispute is settled. The Western Methodist Book Concern is named as the target, with ownership said to rest with the church. Three months ago a compositors strike began after the firm aligned with the Chicago Typothetae, seeking an eight hour day. The federation notes Rock River conference at Freeport advised arbitration of capital versus labor disputes.
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Chicago
Methodist Episcopal Church
Federation of Labor
Methodist
Methodist Cnurch
Western Methodist Book
Methodist Church
Federation
Rock River
Freeport
De Obarrio Denies Panama Funds Came From Shadowed Capitol
Nicanor A. De Obarrio former Panamanian minister explains how the 10 million paid by the United States to Panama was used. He details investments in New York mortgages a national bank loans and public works while denying any external manipulation in Panama's separation. A note follows about Dr W S Forbes death and Dockstader joking about Harriman.
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Washington
Nicanor A. de Obarrio
Republic of Panama
Senate
Culberson
Texas
United States
Panama
Obardo
Colombia
United States Senate
Republic of Colombia
New York
National Bank
Dockstader
Harriman
Dayton
Lew Dockstader
Paintings for sale by New York artists at slashed prices
A rare chance to buy landscape and marine paintings by repeatable artists in a set. Each work valued at 50 to 75 dollars offered for 5 dollars to move quickly, as a Christmas present. Located at 1M Fifth Avenue, New York City.
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Fifth Avenue
New York City
General Strike Decided At Secret Session In St Petersburg
In a secret session the work men’s council voted for a general strike starting December 20. The decision awaits Moscow approval. 32 of those at Saturday’s meeting refused to give their names and remain in custody. Report from Novoe Vremya claims 60,000 Lefts revolt in Livonia and troops to quell it. Neal Joyce ends life by laudanum after long illness.
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St Petersburg
Workmen’s Council
Moscow
Worksmen’s Council
Novoe Vremya
Livenia
Attorney General Removes US Attorney for Indian Territory
By executive direction the president has removed William B. Johnson from his post as United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indian Territory.
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United States
Smith
Washington
William B. Johnson
Atorney
Indian Territory
Senate Passes Panama canal emergency bill debate dominates
The senate passed the Panama canal emergency appropriation bill after a lengthy session with speeches from Bacon Allison Culberson Stone and Newlands. Hale announced Bishop’s press duties would end and urged eliminating the bureau. Culberson criticized the administration while voting for the bill despite high past costs.
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Washington
Senate
Bacon
Allison
Culberson
Bishop
Stone
Panama
Newlands
Geological Survey
Hale
Joseph B. Bishop
Birb
Gallinger
Canal Commission
Murphy
Burglars Foiled by Quick Fire Alarm in East Hampton Store
East Hampton Conn Dec 1s After soaping the door and preparing to blow open the safe in H G Clark general store burglars were startled by a returning young man. They lit candles, planned to ignite nitroglycerine, but fled when Bank Jones sighted a man at the safe and a struggle ensued. Loss was small, consisting of jewelry and a few articles.
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East Hampton
Conn
H. G. Clark
Clark
Bank Jones
Jones
City Skating Night and Local Notices Prompt Town Events
City residents planned skating at John D's rink tonight while ticket exchanges for U, 8, & Co occur on Tuesday and Saturday. A depot arrived on West Main near Waterbury Brass Co plant. Funeral notices include Mrs Martha J. Conklin of Oxboro town and Mrs Fannie Sala. A contested will hearing for Miss Susan Bronson was postponed to December 27 for counsel. A memorial service marked Rev James Broderick's seven years as priest. The Hamilton Park A C polo team beat the Big Sevens 4 to 1 at Brass Mill pond, with J Tobin and Dane notable for Big Sevens and strong play from H A C. A funeral for Louis Hebert was held.
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John D's
Satuday
West Main Street
Waterbury Brass Co
Martha J. Conklin
Thomas Conklin
Oxborntown
Naugatuck
Susan Bronson
Mra Fannie Sala
Mre
A. L. Salomon
North Main Street
Pine Grove Cemetery
Capobianco Ve Violenti
Pensley
Lynch
Bawby
James Geddes
CNG
Phoenix Avene
James Broderick
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Yenteriny
Cerreta
Bridgeport
KR. DeCarlo
Hartford
J. Tobin
Dane
H. PA. C
T. Byree
Aptata
Fr. C. Byrne
Larven
Mosgrove
Louis Hebert
Charles Hebert
Delia Thibault
Extraordinary Xmas Piano Sale at F H Lewis Co Waterbury
Waterbury shoppers are urged to visit 24 East Main Street for high class pianos from Kimball Haines Newby Evans Hallett Wendell Alexander and more. Flexible payments from 15 to 25 down with monthly plans and free piano tuning for a year. Pianos in walnut and mahogany cases advertised with upright at 150 square at 400 and other sizes. Special arrangements offered including easy terms and home delivery for Christmas gifts.
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F. H. Lewis Co
East Main Street
Kimball
Haines
Newby & Evans
Hallet & Davis
Shall & Wendell
Alexander
Waterbury
Judges Fail To End Burpee Assessment Dispute
Agencies have been employed to block city officials from accepting expert reports on the Burpee Assessment case. Judge Robinson declined to sign injunction papers, Judge Wheeler was tried, and Judge Root returned to Waterbury. Uncertainty remains as to the next step, with investigators scrutinizing city records and aldermen actions. A new move is expected soon.
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Burpee
Robinson
Wheeler
Waterbury
Root
Cowell
Arrest of Sentence in City Court Justice Hearing
Attorney Kennedy argued to arrest judgment after three breaches of peace by sons of Italy. Judge Peasley fined $25 and costs in each case. Motion denied. appeal to district court noted with $100 bond per case.
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Kennedy
Sunny Italy
Folie
Peasley
Kison
Engagement announced for Miss White and Arthur Middleton
Miss May E White assistant principal of Russell school to Arthur W Middleton of this city announced. Party hosted by Miss Anon M Donegan at parents home with Mr and Mrs Donegan present. attendees include Mr and Mrs Hayes Mr and Mrs Frankgan Mrs Edward Moore and several others. Middleton, long with Weat Reston, will oversee Boston native city territory. Fire destroys main hall at Glendaleport shipyard causing about 7500 loss and temporary layoff for seven hundred workers.
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May E. White
Russell School
Arthur W. Middleton
Anon M. Donegan
John J. Donegan
Donegan
I’. T. Hayes
Gan
Edward B. Moore
Mises McNiff
Boston
Christmas Furniture Gift Suggestions From Local Store
A store advertises wide ranges of furniture for gifts including shirt waist boxes Mor ris chairs library and parlor tables and many items with prices from 1 to 225 dollars. It touts a large stock and claims the largest city selection with Turkish rockers and handsome framed pictures as potential Christmas presents.
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Monogany
Morris
Jardiniere
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