Wallace Ham Confesses to 200000 Dollar Robbery
The Boston story centers on Wallace Ham, an American Surety executive, who confesses to a missing 100000 to 200000 from St Luke's Convalescent Home. His wife raised 47000 from Brookline tied to his tale of business distress while auditors uncovered shortfalls. The resignations of Ham and then Vaughn followed as investigators closed in.
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St. Paul’s
Ham
Henry G. Vaughn
Boston
American Surety Company
Winchester Street
Brookline
Needham
Wallace H. Ham
New York
Financier Ham Arrested After Embezzlement Charge
Wallace H. Ham, manager of the firm, was captured after a chase through the city. He was taken to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and arraigned in a crowded courtroom. Ham admitted the general charge while denying specifics, with pastor Rev Edward Tillotson visiting him. Bond set at $100,000 as prosecutors seek high security.
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Wallace H. Ham
Gaddis
Wakoe Ham
Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Captain Dugan
Dugan
Fiske
Wallace Ham
State Street
Charles W. Bartlett
Mr. Ham
Mr. Bartlett
Salem
Edward Tillotson
St. Paul's
F. B. Jennings
C. W. Bartlett
American’ Surety Company
Henry M. Berry
Hutchins & Wheeler
Ham
Berry
Schoolmaster Marks 60 Years Teaching at Thorn.dike Cambridge
Ruel H. Fletcher, longtime master of the Thorndike School in Cambridge, will celebrate his 60th year as a school master next Tuesday. Born May 16, 1829 in Cornish New Hampshire, he studied at Newport and attended Kimball Union Academy and New Hampton Institute.
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Ruel H. Fletcher
Thorndike School
Cambridge
Mr. Fletcher
Cornish
N. H
Newport
Kimball Union Academy
New Hampton Institute
West Newbury
Abington
Quincy
Otis School
Embezzlement Case Sees Bail Set at Zero for Key Banker
Wall ace Ham, head of a major financial institution, faces embezzlement charges after prosecutors allege $135,000 stolen from American Surety and about $50,000 from St. Luke's Home. Bail is set at zero. Ham is jailed awaiting further proceedings as his defense argues bookkeeping differences.
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Berry
American Surety Company
St. Luke's
Jennings
Ham of Humble Origin
The career of Wallace H. Ham rises from poverty to Boston head of a major surety company. He starts as a bookkeeper after learning the trade evenings, serves as vestryman and treasurer for St. Pauls Church and St. Luke's Home, and gains a fortune through marriage. The Ham family blends charity with quiet wealth, adopting a baby girl after a son aged 15.
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Wallace H. Ham
Boston
J. B. Moore & Co
J. B. Moore Company
J. B. Moore
Ham
Boston Insurance Company
St. Paul's Church
St. Luke’s Home
Brookline
J. W. Brown
Wife Loyally Stands By Alleged Embezzler Husband
In Brookline a wife, surrounded by wealth and servants, expresses anguish as her husband Wallace H. Ham, an alleged embezzler, faces mounting trouble. She recalls his devotion and says she knew something was wrong last Tuesday evening, hoping for relief.
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Wallace H. Ham
Brookline
Man Convicted Beats Wife Appeal to Innocence
A wife in Brookline pleads that she and her husband deeded all property to a company to aid him. She insists he is innocent as she breaks down in grief, calling him the best man God ever put on earth. They own a summer home in Needham, said to be in her name.
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Brookline
Hams
Needham
Paw-Paw
Mnyon
Aeren
St Luke's Officials Mourn Abuse Allegation Against Ham
Mrs C W Peabody of St Luke's Home laments the arrest of Wallace H Ham the home’s longtime treasurer and fundraiser. Trustees gathered at Joy Street to discuss alleged embezzlement amid reports of a prior shortage and Ham's resignation.
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St. Luke’s Home
Ham
Diocesan House
Joy Street
William Lawrence
Confessed Last Monday New York H D Lyman Case
In New York on February 25 the confession of H D Lyman, president of the American Surety Com, surfaced outlining actions tied to a prominent financial dispute. Authorities indicated the statement could impact ongoing legal proceedings and future filings.
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New York
H. D. Lyman
The
American Surety Com
Company Reveals Embezzlement By Mr Ham At St Luke's Home
A company of 100 Broadway says it ordered the arrest of Mr Ham after discovering he stole at least $190,000 from the firm and from St Luke's Home. The firm and trustees are conducting a joint audit to determine exact losses and detail collateral securities involved.
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Boston
Ham
St. Luke's
Luke
Peter
Ham's Connection With St. Paul's Discussed
Appalled by the arrest of Wallace H. Ham the church treasurer on embezzlement charges trustees and members of St Paul's Episcopal Church refuse to discuss the case until more is learned. Lawyer Vaughan who would replace Ham says he opened the books with Ham and found no suspicion that church finances were involved though Ham faced financial trouble.
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Wallace H. Ham
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Ham
Henry G. Vaughan
Ham's Own Views of Defaulters
A surety company never lets up on an embezzler, for it cannot afford to. The article argues that strict pursuit and relentless pressure deter future thefts and protect policyholders. It discusses corporate ethics and the vigilant stance of surety firms in safeguarding financial trust.
Dorchester Fire Mystery Incendiarism Suspected at 58 Fowler
Fire marshal probes repeated blazes at 58 Fowler Street Dorchester with kerosene odors reported by firemen and prowlers seen near the rear yard. Owner J Scott McLearn provides information toward identifying the culprit as neighbors fear spreads through the area.
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Fowler Street
Dorchester
J. Scott McLearn
McLearn
Tariff and Race Oratory at New England Iron Meeting
Congressmen urged protective tariff measures arguing hides and beef production, while iron trade relies on foreign ships. Georgia’s Honomas W. Hardwich claimed education of the Negro increases crime, with sentiment focused on regional economic concerns and social tension.
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New England Iron and Hardware Association
Smith
Iowa
Boston
South
Washington
Honomas W. Hardwich
Georgia
North
Connecticut man arrested in Cambridge
Frank Barlow of New Britain, Connecticut, was arrested in Cambridge by Chief Inspector Hurley on a larceny charge. He allegedly stole 15,000 dollars from Landers Frary & Clark of New Britain where he served as foreman and purchasing agent before moving to Cambridge. He appeared at the station with a young woman who has not been identified and hinted at more conspirators.
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Frank Barlow
New Britain
Conn
Cambridge
Hurley
Connecticut
Landers, Frary & Clark
Barlow
Boston Woven Hoge and Rubber Company
Labor Notes Scenes in Boston Unions Face Lockout Threats
A Boston intereet shows unions debating employer demands for signings and possible lockouts. Reports mention the Hoste Branch of the Lithograph Artists and the Shop and Mill Hands units, with plans for meetings, delegations, and educational talks for members including Frank H. McCarthy and various craft locals.
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Gentet
Pailadel Bie
Boston
D ' Irae
Emoyers
Ho Ha
Stone Masons’ Union
Thomas Scully
Alex. Chisholm
Worcester
Cigarmakers
Secansus
Brass Workers’ Union 55
Jamaica Plain Union of Machinists
Unity 678
That awful palpitation Short Breath and heart danger warned
An advertisement warns readers of heart failure and sudden death from neglecting symptoms. It decribes dizziness shortness of breath and chest palpitations and claims Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy cures nervous and chronic diseases. A testimonial from S J Dana of Fayston Vermont extols the medicine and offers free consultation.
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S. J. Dana
Fayston, Vt
Dr. Greene
Nervara
Jetter
Boston
Mass
Greene
Nashua Trust case linked to three churchmen
Bo and Wallace H Ham discuss the Nashua affair after John P Goggin's arrest for embezzlement of 100000 from Nashua Trust Co. Officials note three involved: Willard Allen, Goggin, and Ham, all churchmen, signaling a widening scandal and inevitable downfall.
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Wallace H. Ham
Boston
John P. Goggin
Nashua
Moody Merrill
Frank McKeen
Fred T. Moore
Joseph Iasigi
Charles H. Cole
Michael J. Moore
Albert Jennings
Wellesley
Randolph C. Surbridge
Roland B. Swan
George M. Foster
South Danvers
Bank Saint
John P. Dunning
W. Cooke
Milford
Nashua Trust Company
Ham
American Surety
Willard 8. Allen
Rumors Of Mr Ham’s Financial Troubles Stir Church Sale Debate
Street talk long warned of Mr Ham's stock losses and weak finances. Financial circles questioned his backing as rumors of year long trouble surfaced, fueling opposition to his role in the St. Paul's Church sale plans.
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Mr. Ham
New York
Sayle
St. Paul’s Church
Foreman Lynch Rescues Runaway Horse on Williams Street
Foreman D P Lynch of West Roxbury Yard halted a runaway horse on Williams Street Jamaica Plain after being dragged about 100 yards by grabbing the bridle. He held the animal until the owner arrived and reclaimed it.
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D. P. Lynch
West Roxbury
Busy Bee Social Club elects officers at annual banquet
One hundred fifty members attended the Busy Bee Social Club annual meeting at the Revere House. W. D. Bucknam presided and was elected president while Stephen Jones became vice-president after a reception and business session.
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Busy Bee Social Club
Association
Revere House
W. D. Bucknam
Stephen Jones
Daniel A. Dugan Dead Pioneer Boston Foreman
Daniel A. Dugan longtime foreman in the Boston street department paving division died at his home 134 Devon Street Roxbury. He was stricken with apoplexy just under a year ago.
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Daniel A. Dugan
Boston Street Department
Devon Street
Roxbury
Dugan
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Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
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St. Luke's Convalescent Home
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Francis C. Foster
Foster
Hem
Adams
Judge Bly
Charles Street
Philo Hay Specialties Co
Lafayette St
Newark
New Jersey
Hay
Munyon
Homs
Foreman Lynch
Busy Bee
Borden's Condensed Milk Go
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