Death and closure shadow Jewelers' National Bank
North Attleboro Massachusetts bank closes after cashier Frederick B Sargeant is found dead in his apartment bath. Bank examiners Ewer and Currier investigate as directors order a thorough review of books. President Wiggin reportedly in New York expects the bank to reopen or face extended scrutiny. The incident prompts payroll concerns for local jewelers and hints at loans beyond authority.
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North Attleboro
Mass
National Bank
Frederick B. Sargeant
Alfred Ewer
Harry S. Currier
Albert I. Wiggins
New York City
Ewer and Currier
C. $. Holden
Sar- Beant
Wiggin
Chase National Bank of
Attleboro
Attleboro National Bank
New York
Albert, H. Wiggins
Jewelers’ National Bank of North
Pendim
Jewelers’ National Bank
Japanese paper previews fleet dispatch editorial
The Jiji Shimpo plans an editorial noting the American fleet's Pacific voyage as a naval act that will not threaten Japan. It stresses a cordial reception if the fleet visits, but fears anti Japanism on the Pacific coast and a San Francisco incident repetition, hoping U S actions ensure caution.
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Tokio
Jiji Shimpo
Pacific
Japan
United States
Meriden Voters Re-Elect Mayor Reilly by Wide Margin
Meriden residents gave Tom Reilly a decisive victory over Benjamin C. Kennard, by about 415 votes, securing a second term as mayor. The city’s court of common council for next year will include Democrats and twelve Republicans, reflecting a party victory in the polls.
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Meriden
Tom Reilly
Benjamin C. Kennard
Court of Common Coun
Forecast for Connecticut by Gevers For Tomorrow
The forecast notes rising tides and coastal effects for New Haven with high tide around 11 20 and a standout note of sunrise at 4 14 omitting uncertain terms. It highlights tide timing and general coastal conditions for the region.
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New Haven
Blind but Bright George Rex Clark earns degree at Chicago
George Rex Clark, blind from birth, graduated with an A B degree from the University of Chicago. He excelled in studies and telegraphy, supported by raised text books, and followed football with classmates’ cheers. He danced at campus events and completed his program in four years.
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Chicago
George Rex Clark
University of Chicago
Helen Keller
Clark
HOUSE FLY CAUSE OF DEATHS New York report links pests to illness
A Merchants association report to Governor Hughes traces New York harbor pollution to house flies spreading intestinal diseases. It notes fly traps under piers, inspectors, and many flies carrying bacteria up to 100,000 on legs, with higher typhoid deaths along the water front. A map shows death rates align with fly prevalence.
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New York
New York Harbor
Hughes
Merchants’ Association
Gus Ringling Dies in New Orleans Show Scandal
New Orleans report states Gus Ringling head of the circuits combination that controls the shows of the Panel's Trial at St Petersbar. Dec 15 deadline noted. obituary follows terse note on Ringling's death and its impact on circuses and shows.
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Gus Ringling
New Orleans
Cirews Combinatios
St Petersbars
New York Bank Reform Report Proposes Higher Capital
Governor Hughes releases Hepburn commission findings on bank and trust company oversight. NYC banks would face 500000 capital per main bank and 100000 per branch, with reserves set at 25 percent for city, 15 percent elsewhere. Strong supervision urged to curb unsafe practices and related lending abuses.
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Albany
N. Y
Hughes
A. B. Hepburn
Dancin
Mr. Hepburn
Edward S. Marston
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Edward W. Sheldon
United States Trust Company
Frissell
Fifth Avnue Bank
Stephen Baker
The
Manhattan Company
Andrew Mills
Dry Dock Savings Institution
New York City
Messrs
Hepburn, Baker and Mills
Trust Company
Messrs. Marston
Sheldon
New York
Manhattan
Bank of Trust
Brooklyn
Schooner Jesse Barlow sinks after collision near Pollock Rip
The schooner Jesse Barlow of Mystic Connecticut was sunk by the tug Lehigh near Pollock Rip lightship in a moonlit night. Six crewmen escaped to the Lehigh and were brought to Vineyard Haven, with all personal effects lost. The Barlow, loaded with 258 tons of coal for Rockland, was built in Boston in 1889 and owned by the Gilbert Transportation Co.
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Vineyard Haven
Mass
Jesse Barlow
Mystic
Conn
Lehigh
Barlow
South Amboy
Rockland
Boston
Perth Amboy
Pollock Rip
Gilchrist
The
Gilbert Transportation Co
Telegraph Line Sanctioned Into Lhassa Tibet
Sanction by the throne authorizes a telegraph line into Lhassa the Tibetan capital and Bali Lama residence. Chinese residents at Nahusst pushed the project since 1904, with plans for hospitals schools and a mail service and a request to publish a newspaper there reportedly under consideration.
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Pekin
Lhassa
Tibet
Bali Lama
Nahusst
Llassa
Miracle Reported at Brin Parish Church
A miracle is reported in Brin, France, during two Sundays of mass. As the priest laid the host in the monstrance, observers say the water showed the image of a beautiful youth. A large portion of the congregation testifies to the phenomenon's genuineness.
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Nancy
France
Brin
Fight With Revolutionists in St Petersburg
A police colonel was killed and several others wounded in a clash today with revolutionists in St Petersburg. Police units engaged the rebels during the confrontation, with further injuries reported among officers and bystanders.
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St Petersburg
Yale College Closes As Winter Recess Begins
City notes Yale College closes for vacation and plans reopening January 5. Waterbury youths return home for the holidays. Patrick Healey travels home to River Street for the break. After tonight’s Jacques performance, actors plan a sleighride and a private theater spread. A grain and feed wagon blocked by snow required five men to free it. Waterbury Foresters oppose medical association demands and consider four new doctors. dues reduction discussed. Michael J. Fanning to address temperance meeting at City Hall Sunday at 2 o’clock with clergy and parishioners invited.
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Yale College
Waterbury
Patrick Healey
River Street
Medical Association
Hrttalu Herald
Michael J. Fanning
City Hall
St Mary's
St Joseph's
W. CT
Tillman's Bill Sparks Interstate Stock Inquiry
Washington Dec 18. Senator Tillman introduced a resolution asking the Interstate Commerce Commission to report whether any corporation engaged in interstate commerce uses the stock of other corporations that transport passengers and freight and to detail such transactions. Senator Aldridge opposed and action was postponed until after the holidays.
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Washington
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Tillman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
Aldridge
Naugatuck Case Seeks Set Aside Deed in Union City Land
Michael Dunn sues to set aside a deed to thirty five acres in Union City. The land once belonged to Nora Chilton and was involved with guardianship and conservators in Naugatuck. Allegations allege mishandling by Mrs Margaret Grant and former conservator Sheridan, with sale to Moulthrop and a pending injunction. Damages claimed and ties to Naugatuck Malleable Iron works noted.
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Naugatuck
Superior Court
Michael Dunn
Union City
Curtis
Margareet Grant
Sheridan
Grant
Groulthrop
Dutton
Dalton
Moulthrop
Dunns
Dinan
Pennsginia
Uist
Monlthrop
Naugatuck Malleable Iron Company
Donn
Farmer Guilty One Jamestown Case Shocks County
Maud McCrumb a 23 year old school teacher is in serious condition after an attack described as by Charles Summers a 33 year old wealthy farmer of Turnersville Summers was captured by a posse and moved to Greenville to avert mob violence Farmers pursued the suspect after the assault near the schoolhouse McCrumb sustained scratches bruises and near strangulation as the assailant hid in a cemetery following several hours of search
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Jamestown
Dee
Maud MecCrumb
Charles Summers
Turnersville
Summers
Greenville
Miss McCrumb
Battleship New Hampshire Begins Official Trials
The battleship New Hampshire arrived in Rockland Maine today for official trials. Standardization will occur on the Rockland measured mile tomorrow with a four hours endurance run at sea Friday if weather permits. The ship averaged 16 to 17 knots on the voyage to Monhegan where she anchored last night.
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New Hampshire
Rockland
Monhegan
Expelled from Board of Trade over gambling claim
Directors of the Board of Trade voted to expel Daniel C. Wright after he pleaded the gambling act in a suit by a grain commission house to recover money. Wright was found guilty of dishonest conduct for testifying that Board of Trade transactions were gambling, contrary to the rules.
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Chicago
Wee
Board of Trade
Daniel C. Wright
Grain Commission House
Wright
Fruit Growers Organize in San Juan Porto Rico
The American Fruit Growers of Porto Rico, with about 4 million dollars invested, organize to seek relief from mishandling of shipments by steamship lines between Gransit and American ports. Thousands of fruit boxes arrived in New York in decayed condition due to inadequate shipping facilities.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Gransit
New York
Cab Drivers Strike Ends As Arbitration Set
About one thousand New York cab drivers who walked out for a twelve hour day and 15 dollars weekly returned to work. The wage will be paid immediately and the hours dispute will go to arbitration.
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New York
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