Ponzi Investigation Moves to Washington
Federal probe chief Gallagher was summoned from New York to Washington as Attorney General Palmer backs a rapid review of Ponzi’s operations. George Storck led the Boston audit team and no action has yet been taken beyond a books examination.
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Mr. Gallagher
Washington
New York
the Knights of Columbus
Boston
Palmer
George W. Storck
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Gallagher
Allen
United States District
Shea
Federal Building
Mr. Storck
Edwin L. Pride
Post Office Department
Samuel Spring
Joseph C. Allen
Oscar L. Young
New Hampshire
Donahue
Ponzi rumors swirl as investigations press ahead
The article covers Ponzi’s continuing claims of solvency amid aggressive investigations. Authorities in multiple states hold meetings as he promotes a new 100 million to 200 million venture while noting limited note redemptions and ongoing audits.
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Ponzi
Charles Ponzi Company
Niles
Securities Investment Company
School Street
Pi Alley
Bolshevik Advance Halted by Poles Amid London Peace Talks
British government presses Soviet Union to end hostilities with Poland and to agree to armistice terms. Lloyd George answers MPs on Britain's war involvement and possible pressure on Czecho Slovakia. Poland’s armistice delegation reportedly travels to Minsk as Labour circles push anti intervention actions.
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Poland
London
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Russia
Czecho-Slovakia
Minsk
War Office
Arthur Henderson
Laborites
House of Commons
Ponzi Scheme Sparks Talk of Large-Scale Smuggling Plan
The article notes a fixation on financial figures and schemes, describing Ponzi’s notoriety and public obsession with money mysteries. It highlights chatter about recruiting agents in France to smuggle 70,000 pounds of silver currency into Switzerland and the broader public frenzy in Boston.
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Czecho- Slovakia
Switzerland
Italy
France
America
Ponzi
Europe
Boston
Polish Situation Spurs Allied Diplomatic Exchanges
Washington reports describe the Polish crisis as confusion and contention prompting diplomatic exchanges among allied governments and the United States. State Department authorized the Warsaw legation to move with allies as Bolshevik forces threaten Warsaw, with officials noting possible relocation toward Graudenz. Gibson heads to Washington from California and then back to his post. France meanwhile cannot supply combat troops but offers additional officers.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Warsaw
John C. White
Legation
Hugh Gibson
Graudenz
Danzig
Gibson
California
France
Ireland Crisis Dominion Rule Debate in Parliament
The Irish question dominates a heated debate as Asquith and Lloyd George clash over dominion home rule and a proposed measure for disturbed areas. The exchange touches on Ireland's governance, military implications, and the credibility of promises from British leadership.
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Parnell
Asquith
Ireland
Cromwell
Mr. Asquith
Hamar Greenwood
Mr. Lloyd George
Lloyd George
Empire
America
Irish Crimes Bill Passes Second Reading Amid Debates
Lloyd George and As quith led the government to defeat Laborite John Robert Clynes as the Irish crimes bill cleared the second reading by 289 to 71. The vote followed Andrew Bonar Law’s motion for passage by six o clock tomorrow evening.
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Lloyd George
Herbert H. Asquith
John Robert Clynes
Laborite
Andrew Bonar Law
Ireland row over Asquith speech and Irish Crimes Bill debate
Liberal critiques accuse Mr Asquith of portraying 1918 Ireland as peaceful while evidence shows 15 000 troops in revolt and German talks. Lloyd George presses for a limited four hour second reading debate and swift bill passage amid protests from O Connor Maclean Clynes and Bonar Law urging rapid action to establish a court system for Ireland.
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Asquith
Ireland
Great Britain
Idloyd George
Ulster
South
West Island
England
O’connor
Donald Maclean
Clynes
Bonar Law
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