Fitzgerald Arrested in $173000 Treasury Theft Case
George W. Fitzgerald a Chicago teller is arrested on charges of stealing about $173,000 from the United States subtreasury about a year and a half ago. Investigators say the case likely involves others and detail Fitzgeralds quiet lifestyle and speculative dealings as clues to the heist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
George W. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
William Boldenweck
Washington
Congress
Boldenneck
Herbert F. Young
Young Secret Service Agency
Boldenweck
Mr. Young
Young
Rogers Park
Harry C. Gano
A. Booth & Co
Gano
Treasury
Sus
Baron Speck von Sternberg Dies in Germany
Heidelberg Germany Aug 24 Baron Speck von Sternberg dies in Germany after brief illness. Funeral details pending as officials release statement. Local press notes prominent diplomat and philanthropist in prior posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Sternberg
Germany
Heidelberg
Baron Speck von Sternberg
Street Car Derailment in Merriam Park Injures Several
A Selby Lake street car derailed at a Merriam Park switch throwing about a score of passengers. Pieces of glass and a tangled mass caused multiple injuries with two people seriously hurt including John Olson of Rush City who suffered two broken ribs and others bruised. Gus Carlson, ten, and Mrs Carlson were injured as rescue teams assisted the shaken riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Selby Lake
Merriam Park
John Olson
Rush City
Minn
Gus Carlson
Paris Tragedy Silent Daughter of Railroad President
Miss Winifred Parsons daughter of Charles Parsons railroad president was found dead in her Paris apartment from a bullet wound to the head. She had suffered melancholia since the death of her fiance four months earlier, and a revolver lay in her right hand. A maid discovered the body at breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Winifred Parsons
Charles Parsons
Rome, Watertown
Ogdensburg
New York
Miss Parsons
Mrs. E Sousa Dies Widow of Marine Band Member
Mrs. E Sousa mother of John Philip Sousa and Antonio Sousa died in Washington. She was 82, born in Hesse Darmstadt Germany, widow of Antonio Sousa who served with the United States Marine band, and mother of ten children. She came to Washington in 1854.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
E. Sousa
John Philip Sousa
Antonio Sousa
United States Marine Band
Hesse
Darmstadt
Germany
Fire destroys Wheeling and Lake Erie shops at Norwalk
A large fire leveled the general repair shops of the Wheeling and Lake Erie at Norwalk Ohio. The blaze caused about 300000 dollars in damage and left four hundred workers unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Wheeling and
Lake Erie
Sultan Abdul el Aziz Is Believed Defeated by Brother Mulai Hafid
Tangier reports confirm Abdul el Aziz was defeated by his brother Mulai Hafid on Aug 19. The sultan fled toward Casablanca with his entourage as Hafid’s forces seized key cities. officials in Tangier pledged allegiance to Hafid, while foreign officers reportedly missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangier
Abdul el Aziz
Mulai Hafid
Mulal Hafid
Morocco
Malaisiat
Sattot
Inl el Aviz
Theerand Vizier
Casa Planca
Damascus
Hafid faces uncertain path amid foreign interference
The piece notes Hafid's progressive ideas may win support for a bargain with powers. It suggests he might accept the Algeciras Act to gain recognition as sultan. The situation shows mutual desire to avoid complications and uncertainty for both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hafid
Algeciiras
Seven People Injured When Car Crashes Through Fence
Milwaukee Aug. 24 Seven Milwaukee residents were hurt when the steering gear of a car driven by H King general manager of Savo Company of America broke near Richfield Wisconsin and the vehicle ran through a barbed wire fence. King lies in a farmer's house near Richfield The injured include Henry E King internal injuries probably fatal Charles Samborg proprietor Albion hotel head and limb injuries John Buckley deputy game warden deep wound under right eye leg hands and skull Jacob Kay restaurant proprietor head injury William McCann slight scratches Raymond Sandborg and Mildred Sandborg and daughter of Charlies Sandborg painfully cut by wire
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
King
Savo Company of America
Richfield
Wis
Henry E. King
Save Company of America
Charles Samborg
Albion Hotel
John Buckley
Jacob Kay
William McCann
Raymond and
Mildred Sandborg
Charlies Sandborg
Fire Devastates Stamboul Quarter in Six-Hour Blaze
A large fire in the Stamboul district of Constantinople swept through 1500 houses and shops in six hours aided by strong winds. The blaze, now continuing, drove flames rapidly across the section before the wind subsided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Morocco Crisis Deepens After Hafid Victory
London reports flagging predictability as Mulai Hafid’s triumph complicates the Moroccan crisis. British policy favors continued support for France and Spain amid a country noted for sudden shifts and surprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mulai Hafid
Morocco
Great Britain
France
Spain
Mulal Hafid
Louisiana Men Win Battenburg Cup Race
The twelve oared cutter race between Illinois and Louisiana crews for the Battenburg cup was won by Louisiana by fifteen lengths. About $36000 reportedly changed hands on the result. The crews and marines note Sydney’s generous reception, while two sailors faced separate accidents with one drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Illinois
Louisiana
Georgia
Cassidy
Woolloomoolloo Bay
Norwegian Vessel Folke Fonden Sinks With Loss of Passengers
The Norwegian steamer Folke Fonden running Bergen to Halgesund wrecked near Skoneviks on the west coast and sank in three minutes. Seventy aboard, about forty feared drowned, fifteen bodies recovered. captain saved. Panic and fearful scenes reported as boats hurried to the scene but many too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergen
Norway
Folge Fonden
Halgesund
Skoneviks
Police Officer Thomas L. Collins Dies by Sui cide in Despondent Mood
Minneapolis officials report that Thomas L. Collins, a 20 year veteran of the police department, killed himself at his home by cutting his throat. Despondency followed his recent loss of position due to failing health last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Thomas L. Collins
Minneapolis Police Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
Murphy’s
Austin
Austin Gas Co
Bridge St
Just
Lavery
Metropolitan Novelty Store
N. Main St
First National Bank
U. S
O. W Shaw
J. L. Banfield
N F Banfield
H J Droft
Sub-Treasury
Sam
Dred
Ambassador von Sternberg
Sousa’s
Sultan
Stamboul
Gordon
Gordon de Luxe
Bok Delos
Ontractor and “Milner
Clifford C. Leck M
Kgeboy
Hirsh Bleek
Aussie
Mies
Horner J. Pierson, MM
Wold’s
Watu
Bridge Street
Austic
Mina
Serlin
Burlingame Bros
Austin, Man
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!