Mystery of Chicago Subtreasury Theft Solved?
Chicago August 23 1907 government officials halted a nation wide scandal by arresting George W Fitzgerald in connection with the 173000 theft from the United States subtreasury. Investigations show he was a teller and used funds to speculate. His wife claims relief as officers move to uncover other implicated parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
George W. Rhirgerald
Fitzgerald
Fitzgerail
Treas
Meananne K.jagerahl
Congress
Follenwex
Herbert Young
USA
Baldenweek
Ellos Fitegeral
Young
Rogers Park
Tinicago
Mr. Young
Harry C. Gano
Mir. Roldenweck
Clark Howell
Georgia
Norman H. Mack
National Democratic Committee
Willam J. Bryan
National Executive Committee
Mr. Howell
Mack
South
Mr. Bryan
Macon
Bryan
Georgia Democracy
Bibb County
Democratic Club
Joe Hill Hall
Hall
Atlanta
Hewlett A. Hall
State Committee
Howell
Sheridan
Dundalk
Martin J. Sheridan
A. C
London
Extra Session Starts Tuesday Convict Question On Agenda
Georgia legislature to convene an extra session on Tuesday morning August 25 1908 at 9 oclock. The session likely lasts two weeks or more with focus on convict system reform including prison labor and revenue measures. Governor seeks end to lease system and railroad commission powers while lawmakers debate scope and cost.
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Tuesa
Norning
Senate
Jenger
Holer Readen City
Room for the Leper Shouted in Washington
John R. Barty, a leper, is detained in a tent on the city outskirts. He arrived ten days ago and was found diseased at a Salvation Army lodging house. Health officials seek to move him to Lynn, North Carolina, or a Louisiana leper colony if NC refuses. He has a wife, child, mother, two sisters, and a brother in Lynn. He served in the army and worked in various cities before becoming ill.
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Washington
John R. Barty
Barly
Salvation Army
Health Department
North Carolina
Oetain
Lynn
N. C
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Loca
Philippin
Miss Parsons of New York Found Dead in Paris
Miss Winifred Parsons daughter of railroad president Charles Parsons, died in Paris from a self inflicted gunshot wound, after months of melancholia following her fiancé Mile Maas’s death. Police deem it self murder. friends call it an accident. The tragedy unfolded in her Avenue Lena apartment as a maid found her dead in bed.
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Paris
Winifred Parsons
Charles Parsons
Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg
New York
Avenue
Lena
Rebel Brother Defeats Sultan In Moroccan Power Shift
Reports from Tangier confirm Mufti Hatid’s victory over Abd-i-Amr, with Abd-El-Aziz’s troops deserting to the usurper. Mulai Hafid proclaims himself sultan, while officials in major cities pledge loyalty, amid fears of European mediation and potential peace talks.
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Tangier
Abd-i-Amr
Abd-El-Agiz
Mufti Hatid
Recor
Abd-Hl-Agiz
Mutat
Hla
Abd- el- Aziz Aia
Settat
Mubal Hafid
Afi - 1 Antewaa
Hta
Casa Blanca
Damascus
Paris
Mulai Hafiq II
Abd-El-Aziz
Damarcun
Paria
Europe
Mulal Hafid
Algiers
Morocco
Juiai Hadd
Tean
Engineer Train Wreck Near Lumpkin Kills Two
Seaboard passenger No 74 wrecked near Lumpkin injuring no passengers. Engineer OG J Gilstrap and fireman Mekhenzie killed instantly when track undermined by recent rain caused locomotive to overturn. Gilstrap, 35, leaves a wife and five children. he spent his career with Seaboard.
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Crain
Lumpkin
Americus
Seaboard
Montgomery
Lampkin
OG. J. Gilstrap
Gitstrap
Beaboard Railway
Hospital Committee Meeting Focuses on Little Thelma Fitzgerald Death
This morning a hospital and charities committee session, led by chairman Longino and members Styron Baskin Harrison and Harman, will address a possible probe into the death of 6 year old Little Thelma Fitzgerald from blood poisoning. The child died after a splinter injury from a painted floor and hospitalization at Grady hospital amid medical dispute over care.
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Hospital and Charities Committee
Longino
Styron
Baskin
Harrison and Harman
Little Thelma Fitzwerald
H. H. Fitzgerald
Gaskill Entreet
Posse Pursues Negro Rapist Escapes From Sheriff
A large posse chased Mack Halland, the alleged negro rapist, from Montgomery to Greenville where he escaped from Sheriff Watson at the Greenville depot. Halland is accused of attacking the daughter of G Y Watson in Avant last Wednesday morning. Sheriff Watson is the girl’s uncle.
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Montgomery
Ala
Mack Halland
Greenville
Watson
Butler County
G. Y. Watson
Avant
Westminster Presbyterian ratifies purchase of new manse
Congregation at Westminster Presbyterian Church corner Forrest Avenue and Boulevard ratified the committee action to buy the Farlinger home adjoining church property for a manse. The church, organized in 1901 with 65 members, has seen pastoral leadership from Nesbit to Guild and currently Rev. A A Little.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
A. W. Farlinger
Forrest Avenue
Boulevard
Westminster Church
A. R. Nesbit
Nashvile
H. F. Guild
AA. Little
Atlanta
Selma
Ala
Nine Men Under Arrest In County Crime Plot
Nine men are jailed in Scranton for allegedly attempting to drive two black men from the county. They stand accused of firing into the Turner home and one suspect, Will Vice, faces an extra charge for frightening Minnie Brooks, a Black woman, from the county. Others named include Claxton, M. BE Phippa, C. T. Cowart, Fred Chapp, the Newhill brothers, and a man named Kelly. Browning fled during arrest. In Macon, Rebekahs plan anniversary events with Mrs. Lula Combes as principal speaker among Odd Fellows members in the area.
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Scranton
Misa
Fenton Turner
Smith
Turner
Will Vice
Minnie Brooks
Claxton
M. BE. Phippa
C. T. Cowart
Fred Chapp
Newhill Brothers
Kelly
Browning
Steritt
Macon
Rebekahs
Yonah Judge
Lula Combes
Order of Od Fellows
Booth Urges Equal Rights for Women in Army Manifesto
London August 23 General William Booth nearing departure for a tour abroad issues a long manifesto urging equality of women with men. He calls on his army to embrace the visa and train their children to this end.
Death of Claud Hunt Noted in Macon Community
Claud Hunt of High Street Macon died at home after a lingering illness. He was a well known local figure with many friends who mourn his loss. Funeral arrangements are set for tomorrow.
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Macon
Claud Hunt
High Street
Southern Train Derails Killing Engineer and Fireman
A hit on the track near Buford, Georgia derailed Southern Railway train No. 3B from Atlanta to Washington, killing engineer B. F. E. Dewberry and fireman Mayson Wadkins. The track tore up for about 200 feet, with the wreckage trapping the engine and damaging three cars. Dewberry’s wife, Mrs. Dewberry, arrived just minutes after his death at the scene. The incident occurred around August 23 and left several passengers shaken but few seriously injured.
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John Corrigan, Jr
Buford
Southern
Atlanta
Washington
Southern Railway
B. F E. Dewberry
Washington Street
Mayson Wadkins Colored
McDaniel Street
Dewberry
T. H
Hancock
Lear
Bork
Aubrey
Hirmingham
Weather forecast by region for August across states
The forecast covers Georgia through West Virginia with showers Monday and Tuesday varying by state. Coastal winds are fresh from the south to southwest, while inland areas anticipate cooler temperatures in places.
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Georgia
Virginia
East
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
West
Arkansas
Tennessee
Kentucky
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Exteller
Fitsgerald
City
Ants Pies Limited
John N.eider
Jackson Eoity
Railroad Commissior
Pena&sa
Washngton
IPA
Miss Parsons
Charles + Parsons
Abd- El-Asir
Mdalal Hefid
Sultan
Abd- El-Aqis
White Wilbur Wright
Lemans
Orville
Fort Wer
Fort Myer
Trinta
Ins
Polie
Evening Watch
Ailock
Palice Haritacks
Beer Salnans
Democratic National Executive Committee
Claad Hunt
Aron Bolt
Mra
Jua
Husband
BR. F. Dewberry
Washington, D. C
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