Bank closure and theft arrest hit Cambridge bank scene
Boston February 3 reports reveal the National City Bank of Cambridge closed by currency authorities after a $100000 capital stock and wiped-out surplus defalcation. George W Coleman, 27, a bookkeeper and son of a Cambridge merchant, is sought on embezzlement charges as the bank’s receiver Governor Bates prepares liquidation. Harvard president emeritus Charles W Eliot was among stockholders. In other city news, union workers offer mail and newspaper car services during a strike, with the company resisting and seeking federal intervention. Rioting arrests yield sentences ranging from one to six years, as youths and men face multiple term penalties.
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Boston
National City Tank
Cambridge
Fauk
National Bank
Popper
George W. Coleman
Keaper
Kansas City
Colemah
John L. Bates
Coleman
Pepper
Maas City
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard College
Elwood Carr
Kensington
John Kling
Ellis Atkins
Huntingdon Reformatory
Columbus Man Fatally Stabbed in Ga Incident
In Columbus Georgia on February 3 a 20 year old named Wil Grean was likely fatally stabbed through the heart by 14 year old Alf Patrick who surrendered to the police. Both identified as white.
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Columbus
Wil
Grean
Alf Patrick
Polos
Mortuary notices from Ashburn and nearby Georgia towns
Multiple short obituaries and notices from Ashburn and surrounding communities dated February 23 to February 28. Mrs Evans of Ashburn dies at home, widow of John W. Evans. survived by two sons and three daughters. Mrs Collier of Thomaston dies of pneumonia, aged 60. survived by husband and two children. W H Shy of Athens dies after illness. funeral at First Methodist Church. Other notices from Mableton and Griffin report deaths and brief family survivors.
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W. H. Shy
Athens
W. We Shy
Lampkins Treaty
Clero
Stone
George Colllin
Hinton Shy
First Methodist Church
M. L. Troutman
Fragmentary note on Mississippi election certification request
A damaged fragment discusses Mississippi authorities testifying on the election of Mr. Percy. It notes the certificate cannot reach Washington tomorrow and expresses concern over timely transmission and proper handling of the document.
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Gordon Te Eithout
Antiy Ine Nl Thera’ cd
Mississippi
Pércy Ie
Senate
Washington
Crusade Launched Against Common House Fly
National effort in February proposes a nationwide drive against houseflies led by the American Civic Association. An organizer’s plan uses propaganda to educate the public and form an active civic force across the United States and Canada. Committee members include Baward Hatch Jr and Dr Woods Hutchinson among others.
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National
Common House
Washington
United States
Canad
American’Civic Association
Canada
Baward Hatch, Jr
New York
Shairman
Woods Hutchinson
D. D. Jackson
Albert van der Veer
Albany
John ¥. Guylay
Roberts. Bradley
Boston
H. P. Kelsey
Sajem
Masa
Caroline Bartlett Crane
Kalamazoo
Dallas arrest of Allen Brooks in alleged assault on 3-year-old girl
Allen Brooks, a 48 year old Black man, was arrested and jailed tonight on charges of criminally assaulting a 3 year old girl, daughter of J. J. Buvens. Authorities call the crime the most atrocious in Dallas. The incident occurred in a barn behind the Ravens home at Pearl street and Ross avenue, where Brooks lured the child to the loft and attacked her around 2 o'clock this afternoon. A Black woman employee found the child and Brooks in the barn. The child’s condition is critical. Brooks hid in a furnace room nearby and was later captured. He will be sent to Fort Worth for safekeeping amid crowd threats. County Attorney Lewelling will present the case to the grand jury tomorrow morning.
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Texas
Allen Brooke
J. J. Buvens
Dallas
Ravens
Pearl Street
Ross Avenue
Babe
Barto
Brooks
Uoto
Ravens Howe
Brooke
Fort Worth
Lewelling
Grand Jury
Blows Exchanged at Bible School in Cooper Street
Rev. Rolfe Hunt pastor of First Congregational Methodist and Atlanta Bible School president clashed with Rev. Talientt, a suspended pupil, in the Bible school house on Cooper Street. Hunt allegedly struck Tallent twice. Tallent wrestled Hunt to the floor and struck him in the face. Intervention by Martha D. Troutman, city inressionary, ended the fight. The clash followed Tallant’s suspension for subordination amid alleged pursuit of Miss Fern Hambrick, a fellow student and contracted fiancée. Funeral notices for Edwin Collier appear in the report.
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Rolfe Hunt
First Congregational Methodist Church
Atlanta Bible School
Taliertt
Cooper Street
Tallent
Hunt
Fern Hambric
Woarried
Bible School
Trail of Slime Over Five States Opens Defense
Albany February 28 The first day of Senator Jorham P. Allds reply to the Conger bribery charges opened with a defense show an attack The outline of Allds case laid before the senate by attorney Martin W Littleton denounces Conger and the bridge companies as targets of a conspiracy and corruption probe Littleton asserts Conger’s charges are false and that Platt ordered 1903 legislation suppression of bridge interests He attacks Conger and his witnesses as corrupt and untrustworthy, calling their testimony a trail of a lime over five states The session focused on how 1901 assembly records were handled to harm bridge concerns and the charges may prompt criminal action within the statute of limitations.
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Albany
Jorham P. Allds
Leas
Allds
Senate
Martin W. Littleton
Littleton
Benn Conger
Ogunella
Compine
Tom Platt
Td Littleton
Conger
Hiram G. Mae
Alida
United States
Platt
Assembly Internal Affairs Committee
Conductors Seek 16 Percent Pay Increase in Georgia
Savannah reports Major J F Hanson head of Central of Georgia will hear the conductors demand for a 16 percent raise tomorrow. Talks between railroad management and conductors may last a week as conferences commence. Piles cured in 6 to 14 days with PAZO ointment, guaranteed to help fissures and bleeding or money back.
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Savannah
J. F. Hanson
Central of Georgia Railroad
Soc
Youth Crushed Foot by Gasoline Engine at Night
A 15 year old boy, J B Ledbetter, suffered a crushed right foot when a 12 horsepower gasoline engine in a backyard started unexpectedly. He and his brother had been experimenting with the engine near their home at 16 Daniel retreat. The crank seized his foot as the wheel turned slowly, breaking bones and requiring medical care.
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J. B. Ledbetter
Epee
Daniel
Ledbetter
Sparke
Indictments Hit Eight Directors in Milk Price Fix Case
The state supreme court named eight directors of Consolidated Milk Exchange and charged they met June 29 1909 to fix wholesale milk prices. Sentences ranged up to one year in prison or a fine up to 6000 for conspiracy. Warrants issued for Walter R Comfort and others. nine directors escaped indictment by testifying. Also notes Virginia senator Strode’s state-wide prohibition bill failed in committee 8 to 8, signaling it may not pass this session.
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Rk Varehraaiy
Bratioh
State Supreme Qoirt
Consolidated
Mik Exlange
New. Jernay. Corporation
New
York -Ené
St. 41
Ughier
Ane
Walter R. Comfort
Robert Relames Credin Company
Airéetor
Aaton National Bank
Balavan Consolidated
R. F. Broveng Dairy Company
Exchange
New York
Inaugural Talk by President Marks at Atlanta Federation Meeting
President Marks opened the bi monthly Atlanta Federation of Trades session urging steadfast opposition to eight hour day erosion and detailing how eight hour work improves output. He pushed members to engage in issues rather than individuals and supported free school books and Atlanta as a home for Waycross soldiers. Ex president Van Houten backed Marks and urged stronger, more active local unions. Committees’ reports were filed and the Atlanta Journal of Labor was asked to publish the inaugural address in full.
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B. Marks
Atlanta Federation of Trades
Marks
Federation
Postfeml Mattars
Bia
Atlanta
Waycross
Marke
Govud
South
van Houten
Marka
Atlanta Federation
Atlanta Journal of Labor
Cargile to be Tried for Murder
Charges filed against Cargile for murder are to be tried, with Michifestii et al. noted as parties in the proceedings. The case details indicate focus on the homicide accusations and scheduled court action.
Fashion Barrette Trends and Evening Coiffure Jewels
The article details bar rettes in daytime light or dark shells priced from 25 cents to 1.00, gilt inlays for evening wear, and a new amber style with brass and rhinestones. It lists Braid Pins, Grey Back Combs for older women, decorative buttons, brilliants encrusted butterfly pieces, gun metal and sterling silver hat pins, and chatelaine accessories. Prices range from 5 cents to 24.50, with many items in the 1.50 to 4.50 range.
Hat Pins Offer Bright Rhinestone Styles Now Available
Hat pins described as very large and brilliant with rhinestones in all shapes including round square spiked and diamond. Prices start at 50 cents and advance with size and design.
Mech Bags Offer Sterling Silver and Gun Metal Purses
Mech Bags lists coin mesh purses from $1.50 upward in sterling silver and gun metal. Silver mesh bags feature oxidized or bright mountings ranging from $27.50 to $54. Real gun metal mesh bags are priced between $3 and $16.50.
Theatres Showpiece Nemo and Wedding at Local Houses
The Grand and Lyric offer lively showings headlined by Little Nemo and other acts. Gabriel amuses both adults and children while Joe Cawthorn and Harry Kelly bring broad humor. The Fatal Wedding promises suspense with strong crowd-pleasing humor and drama.
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Joe Cawthorn
Harry Kelly
Harry Clay
Blaney
Empire concert bill pleases patrons with variety acts
Oscar Lorain the protean violinist and Kathleen Clifford with Arthur Hill headline a rich Empire program. Sixteen girls perform Betty in Dreamland while acts like the Temple Quartette and Five Columbians are booked next week. Flynn and Howard supply a sharp comedy sketch and Ed Malleger conquers contortions as Wesley and Francis sing and dance. The Empire manager promises top net pictures and up to date illustrated songs.
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Oscar Lorain
Kathleen Clifford
Arthur Hill
Betty
Dreamland
Temple Quartette
Alvolos
Richardsonus
The
Empire
Flynn
Howard
Ed Malleger
Welsey
Francis
Woman charged with shoplifting after morning incident
A woman was charged with shoplifting following an arrest at a department hall street area. Goods were found in lanes and linked to the suspect by an officer from the police station. The case was set for investigation before the recorder this morning.
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Hall Street
Morny
Desperately Ill Cornelia Moore In Family Suffering
A fragmentary notice reports Cornelia Moore a 23 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilmer Ly ill with pneumonia. Parents described as loving but conditions unclear. The garbled text suggests family distress and concern for Cornelia’s health.
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Goknelia Moore
Mrnd
Wilmer Ly
Moor
Moore
Dropped Dead While At Post At Wells Street Junction
W W Carroll of 38 Eads street collapsed and died at noon near Wells street and the Southern railway. The 62 year old Southern Railway employee had heart trouble. An inquest is set at his residence at 9 this morning. He is survived by a wife six daughters two sons and other relatives. The body was taken to Patterson's undertaking and the funeral will be at 3 this afternoon with interment in West View.
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W. W. Carroll
Eads Street
Wells ‘Street
Southern Railway
Carroll
NM. Lyons
Cordelia State
Lydia Jackson
Welter Dewberry
Batell
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Ge Ealock
Yadirond
Gilde
Greenserg
Bond’ & Bloomfield
Chatel
Edwin
Collier
Talbotton
Oak Hill
Bamug Baldwin
Richmond
Strode
Pres. Marks
Michifestii Et al
Patter
Florida
Theo
Rej Lite
Jane
Miderag
Yis
Cornelia Moore
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