The Final Detail in a Notorious Counterfeiting Case
A lengthy True Detective style narrative recounts William Brockway’s counterfeiting scheme and the Secret Service pursuit led by A. L. Drummond. The case hinges on a printer choice, signals from a child lookout, and the eventual raid uncovering fifty seven forged Central Pacific bonds. Brockway’s fatal blunder cost him five years in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brockway
Chance
A. L. Drummond
United States Secret Service
Drummond
Greenwich Street
William F. Brockway
Treasury Department
Washington
Brockway
Treasury
New York Police
Secret Service
Twenty-eighth and
Sixth Avenue
St James Hotel
Twenty-sixth and
Treadway
St. James
Lexington Avenue
Lewis
Martin
Nathan Foster
Brookes
United States
Byrnes
New York
Wall Street
Last Day for Income Tax Reminders and Inspections
Forty thousand Los Angeles taxpayers face December 15 as the final income tax installment deadline after a busy season with $82,215,840 in receipts to December 1. A sweeping 15,000 return review by Collector Goodcell and investigators from Washington runs through February, targeting discrepancies and likely higher assessments. Grand Exalted Ruler James G. McFarland to visit California this month, with Pasadena on December 21 and the Rose Carnival the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Goodwell
Los Angeles
Goodcell
James G. McFarland
the Elks
California
Pasadena
Orange Belt
Realands Lodge
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of C. J. Timm
Emma R. Timm administra trix of the estate of C J Timm deceased calls all creditors and claimants to file claims with vouchers within ten months of first publication at the Superior Court clerk in San Bernardino or with the administratrix at the Duckworth Clarrison law offices Fuller Building San Bernardino. Notice dated November 22 1923 and published November 29 1923 to December 27 1928.
Estate of Mrs E M Tuttle notice of admin and filing
In the matter of the Estate of Mrs E M Tuttle Deceased notice is given by E M Tuttle administrator of the estate to creditors to file vouchers within four months after first publication with the clerk of the Superior Court of California San Bernardino County or exhibit them at the law offices of Duckworth Harrison Fuller Building San Bernardino the place of business for all matters connected with said estate dated November 22 1923 attorneys for the administrator Duckworth Harrison 11-29-23 to 12-27-23
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Timm
Emma R. Timm
C. J.limm
Superior Court
State of
California
County of
San Bernardino
Duckworth & Clarrison
E. M. Tuttle
EF .M. Tuttle
FE. M. Tuttle
California, In and For the County of
Duckworth & Harrison
Fuller Building
City of San Bernardino
County of San Bernardino
State of California
EE. M. Tuttle
E. M
Ford and Fordson Dealers Offer Competitive Quotations
Trade phrasing promises savings on quotes before purchases. The message urges customers to obtain estimates from authorized Ford and Fordson dealers prior to buying, positioning price advantage as a key benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford and
Fordson
Public Notice of 1923 Daggett pasture sale and mining claims
Public notice states on December 19 1923 at 10 AM a black mare placed in pasturage with M C Arnold of Victorville will be sold at auction for pasture charges on the Daggett ranch California. It also lists mining claims in Kern County Rand Mining District owners waive responsibility for labor or materials. dated January 1 1923 and signed A C Waite. Also includes Kramer Consolidated Oil Company assessment notice of 101 half cent per share payable to J J Morris with delinquency and sale dates January 14 1924 and February 4 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daggett
California
M. C. Arnold
Victorville
Rand Mining District
Kern County
Sidney Annex
Sidney
el Oro
Mavis
Bell Glow
A. C. Waite
Armagosa Mountains
Shoshone
Kya County
Harold Ashford
Louis R. Ashford
Henry J. Ashford
Kramer Consolidated Oil Company
H. W. Hellman Bldg
South Spring Street
Los Angeles City
Los Angeles County
State of California
Said Corporation
J. J. Morris
J. J. Morris, Secretary of Said Corporation
H. W. Helman
Public Notice of Homestead Final Proof near Barstow
Warner T. Bogenrife of Barstow California filed intent to make final soldier's proof on land in Sec 22 Tp 9N R 2W near San Bernardino California. Witnesses listed include George Jauslin Flora Marster Frank N Marsten Eliza Jauslin. hearing December 6 2020.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Los Angeles
Calif
Warner
George Jauslin
Flora
Marster
Frank N. .Marsten
Eliza Jauslin
Barstow
California
Dudley
Valentine
Register
Notice of forfeiture for Lookout View mining claims
A. E. Sanderson warns co-owner LA that under revised mining law labor requirements, two contracts for Lookout View and Lookout View No 1 in Rand District Kern County were fulfilled with $200 value for 1923. If LA does not contribute $100 within ninety days of publication, LA’s interest will transfer to Sanderson. First publication 9-20-23, last 12-30-25.
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Lookout View
Rand
Kern County
California
State of
United States
A. E. Sanderson
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Wheeler
Cate, Inc
Murphy Bros
Ludlow, Cali
Stagg
E. L. White
White & Platt
Ithe Desert
Marvins Grocery
Barstow, California
Dix van Dyke
H. W. Hellman
Charles L
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