Many Thefts Charged to J C Cash
A list of theft charges centers on an individual identified as J C Cash. The report notes multiple alleged thefts and details possession related to the case.
18 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1907
Page
1
A list of theft charges centers on an individual identified as J C Cash. The report notes multiple alleged thefts and details possession related to the case.
In Atlanta last evening J D Cash was arrested as he was leaving the English American building with stolen goods. Police say a long series of larcenies from city offices is tied to him and over $500 worth of articles found at his home at 33 Larkin street are alleged thefts from multiple buildings. Detectives report cash as the principal suspect and expect more charges.
C Bascom Slemp, son of the late congressman, is elected Republican successor in Virginia's Ninth District over Independent Republican David F Bailey in a low turnout race. Democrats fielded no candidate. Slemp leads across counties. Slemp serves as state Republican chairman.
Justice Gould in Washington DC enjoined the American Federation of Labor with over two million members from boycotting the Buck Store and Range Company of St Louis and from printing its name as unfair. The ruling brands the federation's actions as illegal conspiracy and sets up a possible permanent injunction for next spring with appeals to the US Supreme Court.
North Attleboro Massachusetts December 17 Frederick Sargent vice president and cashier of the Jewelers' National Bank was found dead in his apartment bath tub. Medical exam says incidental drowning. Bank directors held informal meeting and communicated with Albert Wiggin to keep the bank open. A full director meeting is planned and National Bank Examiner Harry Currier will review the books. Sargeant 37 had suffered indigestion recently.
In Butte Montana December 17 six non-union workers from Ball Telephone Company were deported by mob action after being taken across the divide and released in the woods with orders not to return. Earlier today about 100 men escorted four non-union carpenters and laborers from the Bell building toward the Jefferson county line. Police Chief Wynne said the unrest followed a recent federal injunction against boycotts affecting the Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company in the state. The Bell company pursues new construction despite the boycott, raising fears of further clashes.
Abraham Hummel, a former New York lawyer now serving two years at Blackwell's Island, rests more easily but recovery remains uncertain. Once a prominent criminal and divorce attorney, he was jailed and disbarred after investigations linked him to the Dodge Morse divorce conspiracy.
In Chicago a tense annual meeting of Illinois Central stockholders faces a proxy fight between Hartan and Flett for control. Harriman supporters are accused of pressuring proxies, even targeting relatives and women stockholders. Adjournment and court actions loom as judges weigh dates for the vote and possible enjoined stock issues.
Missouri Republican state committee endorsed Secretary of War William H Taft for president by a nearly unanimous vote in St Louis on December 17 The lone dissenter was William H Hallett proxy for W A Dallas of the fifteenth district The convention date was set for February 27 and St Louis named as the place to choose delegates to the national convention The panel praised Tafts patriotism learning and executive experience and said his nomination would unite and strengthen Missouri Republicans Meanwhile in Tennessee Taft supporters led by Foster W Brown plan a state club at the Maxwell House Nashville to back Taft Brown will oppose any federal officer serving as a national delegate This pits Brown against Evans Republicans backing Lee Brock prompting a potential contested delegation.
Secretary Cortelyou released a signed statement strongly denying rumors of political activity by his friends in his interest. He says he has not sought influence for any presidential candidate and remains focused on Treasury duties for the people. He will declare candidacy openly if he decides in the future.
President Roosevelt has not yet recalled the nominations of Scott and McCollum to succeed Mesdames Gilman and Melton as Georgia post mistresses. He may permit the Georgia ladies to remain in office. Secretaries and committee changes were announced. Bacon to chair the Senate committee on Knothan's suffrage. Cortelyon reports no division in the president's plans and mentions strain on his aides.
Cincinatti Ohio December 17 night riders and nonstandard conditions force insurers to cancel tobacco leaf policies in warehouses and farms. Aetna Fire Insurance Co and Royal and others report widespread cancellations in southern Indiana near Hopkinsville Kentucky and throughout Kentucky. Some areas still see limited risk taking while many carriers refuse policies to American Tobacco Company and independent warehouses, yet insure American Society of Equity owned warehouses. Officials cite financial pressures and cautious self protection amid broader market turmoil. Atlanta visit by secretary postponed if the situation worsens.
Norfolk wireless reports battleship Georgia 110 miles south of Beaufort N C with fleet unchanged speed in choppy seas. Connecticut wireless confirms latitude 38 29 N longitude 73 09 W with fair weather and all well. Savannah station notes Navy coal reports and messages to Washington. City of Columbus confirms fleets communications and mayoral wishes. Captain Murdock notified of wife contact.
Washington dispatch reports a forecast for Georgia for Wednesday and Thursday with colder air moving in from the northwest. The outlook mentions increasing chill with east winds shifting to west, and notes expected low and high temperatures along with mean and normal figures. Rainfall, deficiencies for the month and year are indicated in measured inches.
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