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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1910
Page
3
A trade pitch promises tailored coats with precise neck fit for long necks and slope shoulders. The seller pledges an all pure linen imported Holland duck canvas real French hair cloth interlining and guarantees coat shape for life, with products claimed to be all wool or all worsted regardless of price.
Cambridge police insist Coleman was swindled by fare game conspirators while Cronin denies involvement. Bristol, Marshall, and a planned New York venture surface in testimony as officers weigh civil action versus prosecution. Bail for the youth tied to Coleman’s actions hinges on sureties as Bates and Haan review books and Pepper’s prior inspections amid bank turmoil.
The meteoric rise and spectacular fall of George W Coleman in New England is examined as a possible sign of a new era. A 19 year old bookkeeper ran a double life as bank treasurer and social high liver, stealing up to $200 000 over five years while earning $12 weekly as a bookkeeper and driving a personal automobile in his off hours. The piece notes the challenge of separating exceptional individuals from a changing age and reports prosecutorial steps including potential federal indictments and bank examinations as investigators review deposits and Coleman's ledgers.
New York February 27 Miss Harriet Daly to wed Count Anton Sigray of Hungary at Easter entertained him at lunch soon after his arrival in New York. He rushed from the Mauritania to declare his baggage at the dock while dining with his fiancée. Society follows the Count’s fortune, with rumors of wealth and promises to money lenders. She reportedly has about 2 1/2 million dollars.
George W. Coleman, a young bank bookkeeper jailed on Charles Street, greeted guards cheerfully and joked about bellboys and hair turning gray. He calmly inspected his daily accounts, noting his breakfast was missed and visitors were not admitted as the day unfolded.
Sunday brought limited comfort to Coleman as relatives could not visit and even his attorney John J. Cronin was barred from entry. Attendants observed his calm demeanor and steadfast spirits despite confinement, with prison life failing to dampen his buoyant mood.
Fire log notes multiple incidents in East Boston and Dorchester with times and locations. Names include John M McWeeney Warren M Hill and Max Lipham. Losses range from 200 to 300 dollars with some amounts unknown. Box numbers indicate street addresses and harbor locations such as Lewis wharf and Beacon street.
A vintage ad claims Pape's Diapepsin cures indigestion heartburn and stomach gas in minutes. It promises relief from dyspepsia belching nausea and dizziness with a 50 cent large case and urges readers to tell their druggist to obtain Diapepsin for immediate comfort and full digestion.
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