Betts-Fisher case reveals long hiding of clerks in scandal
Affidavits filed in federal court recount Miss Jackson and Miss Maitland hiding with the Betts and Fisher associates amid prior mail fraud prosecutions. Miss Jackson testifies her salary was delivered weekly by Will Betts as authorities prepare further action against Frederick E. Betts, J. M. Fisher & Co. and related firms.
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Frederick E. Betts
J. M. Fisher & Co
Miss Jackson
Miss Maitland
Beachmont
Shirley
Quincy
Will Betts
Messrs
United States Circuit
Addie R. Keller
Cobb-Everett Investment Company
Judge Colt
Keller
Betts
United States
Hattie May Jackson
Howard Avenue
Dorchester
State Street
Bailey
John M. Fisher
William
A. Betts
Lillian
Lillian B. Maitland
Mass
Mr. Willetts
Frederick E. ‘Betts
Mr. R Betts
Faulkner Street
Mr. Betts
Fisher and Betts
Mysterious Lights Off Eastern Point Hint at Vessel Wreck
Captain McNeil of the Lucinda Jr. Lowe reports seeing signal lights seven miles off Eastern Point at 1 am and later passing near a white mast protruding about 15 feet. He cannot confirm a wreck but suspects a yacht in distress amid a northwest breeze with no cries heard.
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Eastern Point
Captain McNeil
Lucinda Jr. Lowe
T Wharf
Lee
McNeill
Duchess of Marlborough Sails for New York
On the North German Lloyd steamer Kronprinz Wilhelm the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough Consuelo Vanderbilt and Mr and Mrs H. PF Belmont sail from Southampton to New York. The notice promotes Cuba Big Brother Cigarro as a pocket edition of pricey cigars at ten cents for fifteen.
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Duchess of Marlborough
New York
Cuba
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Southampton
Duke and Duchess of Marlborough
Consuelo Vanderbilt
H. PF. Belmont
Fire at West End unoccupied house causes damage
Alarm 26 at 10 percent this morning reported a lively fire on the first floor of a three and one half story unoccupied dwelling at and all place West End. Cause unknown. Damage about 3500.
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West End
Judge D N Sprague of Iowa Dies in Richfield Springs
Richfield Springs New York August 13 Judge D N Sprague of the Supreme Court of Iowa died here today from heart failure at the age of 70.
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Richfield Springs
N. Y
D. N. Sprague
Supreme Court of Iowa
Auditor’s ruling reshapes 1 million street funds citywide
City Auditor Dodge holds that 1 000 000 dollars approved for street laying out must fund interest and sinking fund on prior loans rather than new street works. Law department supports the ruling, provoking anger among street commissioners and department officials as West Roxbury Dorchester and South Boston face halted projects. Officials warn of clashes and delays on Washington Street Hyde Park Avenue Roslindale Dorchester Street and central projects.
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City Hall
Law Department
Street Department
West Roxbury
Dorchester
South Boston
Centre
Washington Streets
Hyde Park Avenue
Roslindale
Dorchester Street
Board of Survey
Huntington Avenue
Dodge
Bailey
Maine
Washington Street
Matthews
Corportion
Charles
Gal- Hvan
Presho
Venezuela Readies Decisive Battle Near Caracas
Aug 13 Washington report says Castro forces and Matos loyalists prepare for a decisive clash near Caracas. Rebels allegedly received Mauser rifles and artillery from Germany amid plots against Castro. US cruisers Cincinnati and Topeka patrol Barcelona and Porto Cabello to guard American interests.
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Washington
Castro
Venezuela
Matos
Caracas
Germany
United States
Cincinnati
Barcelona
Porto Cabello
French steamer Ferdinand des Lesseps sails for Cape Haytien
From Port au Prince Haiti August reports say the Ferdinand des Lesseps with the D As sasse cruiser will guard entry for the Lesseps to the port if Admiral Killick opposes the voyage. Killick reportedly cut the cable to Mole St Nicholas and may sever Mole St Nicholas to Cape Haytien as well. Killick blocks Cape Haytien aiding Firmin. McCrea calls the blockade ineffective and later abandons it.
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Port AU Prince
Hayti
Ferdinand Des Lesseps
Cape Haytien
D’assas
the de Lesseps
Admiral Killick
Crete-a-Pierrot
Mole St. Nicholas
Santiago
Killick
Firmin
McCrea
United States
Machias
Venezuelan Rebels Attack Cumana Port City
Venezuelan revolutionists press toward Cumana in Trinidads Bermudez state, aiming to storm within 24 hours. Government defense numbers show 350 troops against about 1100 attackers. Cumana, a 10 000 population town on the Gulf of Caráco, faces siege.
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Cumana
Spain
Trinidad
Bermudez
Gulf of
Carlaco
Chicago police close in on Bartholin murder ring
Police link a band of murderers to the Bartholin killings in Chicago. A laundry driver, Oscar Thompson, and barn boss John Claffy are detained after a witness places them near Minnie Mitchell’s body. Thompson denies knowledge but shows signs of breaking as investigators press for a confession.
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Chicago
Bartholin
Inspector Hunt
Minnie Mitchell
William Bartholin
Oscar Thompson
Mitchell
Thompson
Police Recapture Isaac B. F. Allen After Jail Transport
The Honorable Isaac B. F. Allen was arrested by Constable Shapero on a warrant for debt. A staged escape attempt last week led to a front page chase as Allen was escorted to Charles Street Jail with a large crowd, escorted by Patrolman Fraser and assisting officers.
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Isaac B. F. Allen
Charles Street
Shapero
Allen
Oneida Street
Simpson Montgomery
Montgomery
Fraser
Division 5
Castle Street
Isaac
Tremont Street
Station 4
Charles and
Beacon Streets
Jagl
Egyptian Prince Ali Hassan Bey Visits Boston Parks
Prince Ali Hassan Bey heir to Egypt’s khedivate, staying at the Touraine in Boston to study U S military schools and park systems. He plans a West Point visit with Captain A V Houghton and other officers, traveling incog and avoiding notoriety as they depart for the national capital.
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Henry of Prussia
Boston
Prince Ali Hassan Bey
Egypt
Touraine
West Point
American Military College
Abbas Pacha
Ali Hassan Bey
Sandhurst
Ivernia
A. V. Houghton
British Artillery
America
Houghton
Prince
Boston Area Weather Forecast Turns Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy in Boston and vicinity with warmer temperatures. Thursday and Friday include fair weather and local rains Friday with variable night winds. Washington reports New England forecast calling for fair Thursday and possible Friday showers.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
The Black Terror Case At Dover Street Barroom
An unknown Black man nicknamed the Black Terror was wounded in a neck slash at a hospital after a street dispute. He was with a companion who gave a false name. police doubt the incident and seek truth about the alleged assault and possible hold up.
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Dover Street
C. Nash
Paul Street
Nash
Boston
Post
Fraser
Brauer
Dover
Middlesex Streets
Garland
Ward
Division 4
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Ilaindon
Europe
Ghicagotad Dand UE Murderers
DF Allen
Jaul
Constable Shapero
Thompson's Spa
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