Another cashier gone this morning's news foreign
Reports say G W Simmons and Co suffered a cash embezzlement scandal. Frederick M Phillips, long time cashier, vanished with up to ten thousand dollars. WIFE and child left at home as search and inquiries begin. Phillips had a gambling history and former Reading restaurant ties.
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Frederick M. Phillips
South Market Street
G. W. Simmons & Co
Oak Hall
Phillips
Reading
Oak Hart
Boston
Alice
Sam
Babs
Fred
Alice M. Brown
Houghton & Dutton’s
St. Louis
Shawmut Avenue
Good crop prospects in Italy this year
Rome reports indicate that harvests will equal 1890 levels. Recent rains have improved the Indian corn crop prospects and the grape crop is expected to yield an abundant wine harvest.
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Italy
Rome
Steamers Arrived and Departed in Atlantic Ports
A long list records arrivals and departures of steamships at Boston New York Philadelphia Liverpool and other ports from Aug 14 to Aug 18. Vessels include Samaria Milanese Ethelred Circassia British Princess La Flandre Switzer land Liermann Friesland State of Alabama Cyril Rydal Holme Carlina Francisco Otawa Catalonia Switzerland Lee Haron Vancouver Aller Caland City of Newcastle Polynesian and more, with origins from Liverpool London Montreal Antwerp New York and Smyrna among others.
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Boston
Samaria
Liverpool
Milanese
London
Ethelred
Jamaica
New York
Saale
Kremen
Cufic
Halley
Rio Janeiro
Circassia
Glasgow
Philadelphia
Liypool
la Flandre
Switzerland
Antwerp
Arizona
Philadelhia
Yokohama
Linda
St Catharines Point
Liermann
Friesland
Montreal
State of Alabama
Glasow
Cyril
Rydal Holme
Greenock
Carlina
Hull
Francisco
Dundee
Fremonia
Otawa
St John
Queenstown
Catalonia
Scilly Islands
Father Point
Lee Haron
Liver
Bremen
Ems
Vancouver
Southampton
Aller
Dover
Caland
Amsterdam
City of Newcastle
Smyrna
Movilie
State of Nevada
New Or
DANGER TO CHINA JOINT NAVAL DEMONSTRATION THREATENS
Reports from Smancnai Tianjin and London describe rising China foreign tensions over riots against foreigners. Ministers demand redress, warn a joint naval demonstration by French American British and German fleets may occur if China refuses. Washington denies any orders for such action. The Standard notes potential imperial instability if China resists.
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China
Washington
Pisaguay
Chile
Smancnai
Tien-Tsin
London
Standard
Kolao
Europe
Saieewieg
State Department
Navy Department
Soley
Salvadoran Refugee Ship Row Sparks U S Tension
A San Salvador dispatch debunks New York reports of a Salvadoran revolution. It explains that tensions arose from the City of Panama shipping refugees from Nicaragua to Guatemala, notably Lisandro Letona, whose surrender was refused per law. The message criticizes U S actions as set against rightful treaty adherence.
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Switzerland
Austria
Germany
Salvador
Panama
St. Petersburg
Russia
France
Hayti
Workman’s International
New York
Associated Press
San Salvador
Nicaragua
Guatemala
Pacific Mail
Lisandro Letona
San Miguel
Letona
United States
Flood Bursts River Wrecks Bridge. Thirty Die
Port-Au-Prince reports the St Marie river overflow sweeping away a bridge and costing thirty lives. In London, eminent Belgian economist Jean Joseph Thonissen dies at age 74.
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Port-Au-Prince
St. Marie
London
Jean Joseph Thonissen
The Capture of Pisagua and Balmaceda’s Brutal Rule
San Francisco report describes the fall of Pisagua to Balmaceda forces. Governor Valenzuela imposed mass executions and harsh reprisals, with 25 killed in a mob attack and 300 troops reduced to 20 survivors after bombardment. Other notes cover Balmaceda’s money, army expansion, and forced conscription spreading through Chile.
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New York
San Francisco
The
Tribune
James Knox
Chile
Pisagua
Balmaceda
Valenzula
Santiago
Creditors Accept Second Mortgage Plan for Old Colony Distilleries
In New Haven on August 17 creditors of the Old Colony Distilleries Company met in Probate Court and endorsed Woolner & Curiel of the United Growers Company plan. Woolner & Curiel would receive a second mortgage. other creditors would hold a first mortgage for about 110 000 in 6 percent bonds paid semiannually. Bonds are scheduled to retire in five years with 10 10 20 20 40 percent redemption. Judge Robertson continued the case to early September with hopes for a universal creditor agreement.
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New Haven
Conn
Old Colony Distilleries Company
Woolner & Curiel
United Growers’ Company
New York
Woolner & Curie
United Growers
Robertson
Boston
Assault in the Woods at Newton Leaves Woman Hair Cut
Lucy Holmes, 19, was assaulted in Pierce's woods near Boylston Street, Newton Upper Falls while berrying with two younger girls. A thickset man, 45, with grey mustache in a grey suit and straw hat dragged her back, cut off and carried away her long black hair. Police seek suspect.
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Newton
Lucy Holmes
Pierce’s Woods
Boylston Street
Newton Upper Falls
Peterson
Miss Holmes
Pleas Entered in Bank Misapplication Case
Charles Lawrence cashier of Keystone National Bank pleaded guilty to conspiracy in misusing bank funds. Gideon Marsh the bank’s fugitive president was indicted. Francis W. Kennedy and Henry H. Kennedy of Spring Garden National Bank also pleaded guilty to misapplication charges. A stay of sentence motion and postponement request were discussed in court.
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New York
Cottage Hall
Newport
Evelyn Byrd Burden
Foster
Pennsylvania
Blaine
J. L. Bay
Arkansas
Detroit
Vid Colony Distileries Company
N.L
Boston
Philadelhia
Chicago
Cincinnati
A.A
Ashington
Louisville
Keystone Bank
Spring Garden Bank
Venezuela
Washingington
Bennington
Page & Bar Harbor
George Jones
Farmers’ Alliance
Virginia
Vancouver
Great Britain
Porto Rico
Philadelphia
Charles Lawrence
Keystone National Bank
Gideon W. Marsh
Francis W. Kennedy
Spring Garden National Bank
Henry H. Kennedy
Gloriana Wins Newport 46-foot Race In Close Finish
In Newport the 46-foot class sailed a top race as Gloriana held off Oweene and Beatrix. Beatrix pressed hard but split mainsail gear, while Barbara, Mineola, Sayonara and Jessica trailed. Nat Herreshoff on Oweene matched Gloriana’s moves, delivering a dramatic, skillful duel amid light air and shifting winds.
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Newport
Sredan
Gloriana
Beatrix
Oweene
Rhode Island
Gweene
Morgan
Charlie Barr
Nat
Abe’? Crocker
Dr. Bryant
Charley Prince
Bristol
Commodore Morgan
Barbara
Foster
John Barr
John
Abe Crocker
Nat Herreschoff
Nate Wilson
Mr. Turner
Charlie
Mineola
Sayonara
Jessica
Corinthian Club
Eben B. Clarke
William Gardner
William H. Plummer
Charles Stewart Davison
Idlewild
A. B. Porter
Mr. Foster
Nat” Herreschoff
John Bryant
Charles A. Prince
Captain Reed
Joe Hawes
Ned Hawes
George Bradstreet
Thayer
Nate Watson
Harry Haff
August Belmont
Fife
Leeward
Narragansett
Leila Oweeng
Eae Ee Jessica
Admiral Walker
U.S.S. Yorktown
Herreschaft
Nat Herreschotf
Crocker
Nate
Watson
Herreschoff
Two Lives In Reading Husband Missing Wife Defends Character
A Reading woman hosts a reporter at her Temple street home and denies knowledge of her husband’s fate. She describes him as a devoted, model husband who never drinks and would not abandon his family. She rejects rumors as false and defends his character.
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Phillips
Tansee
Carrie
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Reading
Boston
Temple Street
Spofford Denies Then Admits Crookedness in Malden Case
Mr P A Spofford, seen by a Malden reporter, first denies wrongdoings in cashier accounts, then hints at an accomplice. He mentions Phillips has a young wife and infant, warns against press publication, and vows pursuit and full disclosure when ready. He suspects Phillips is hiding nearby under cover and will be found soon.
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P. A. Spofford
Malden
Pos
Phillips
Reciprocity With Venezuela Will Be Negotiated Soon
Washington reports that United States Minister to Venezuela William L. Scruggs says a reciprocity treaty will be negotiated and take effect by January 1. He notes Venezuelan Congress opposed it but granted the President authority to negotiate. Scruggs travels from Washington to Georgia.
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New York
the Herald
Washington
William L. Scruggs
United States
Venezuela
Mr. Scruggs
Republic
Britain Spain treaty limits may hurt US trade plans
The British Colonial Office issued an opinion on the 1866 treaty with Britain and its colonies granting Cuba and Porto Rico ports on same terms as the United States. If Spain accepts, the US Spain treaty may be weakened for about two years as Canada could compete on equal terms and seek new trade advantages. The British view notes the 1866 treaty lasts until July 1, 1892.
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Hautrax
Great Britain
Spain
United States
Spanish West Indies
Britain
Cuba
Porto Rico
Canada
Lord Salisbury
Dow
Corruption in Arkansas Arrests Clerk in Scrip Theft
J L Bay, a bondsman clerk in Arkansas, was arrested on a warrant by State Treasurer Morrill for larceny of 100000 in state scrip. Bay worked to audit the books of the former treasurer Woodruff and the arrest has caused a major sensation in the state.
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Lorrie Rock
Ark
J. L. Bay
Morrill
Bay
Woodruff
Ravages of the grip in Labrador and Newfoundland
The Government steamer Alert brought news confirming the grip diphtheria and starvation in Labrador and the north and northwest coasts of Newfoundland. People are without food and clothing and are helpless from weakness.
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Labrador
GasPr
Que
Alert
Lighthouse Service
Newfoundland
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Gene
Fred M. Phillips
Republican State Committee
Essex
Allen
Kelly
Reds
Dorchester
Winchester
Reuter
Gervais
Cronstadt
Paris
G. W
the Man
Babe
Best & Belo
Wee Sto
Savage
Sierra Nevada
Gould & Curry
Union Con
Kale & Norcro
Yellow Jacket
John Eaton
Equitable Building
Mass
O. J.T. Phelps
State Agt
Dov
Gosia
Astern
MR. Spofford
Scruggs
J.L. Bay
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