Indictments In Ink Fraud Case Hit Two Men
Federal grand jury indicts Edwin M. Van Dyck former bureau chemist and Victor G. Bloede Baltimore company president for conspiring to defraud the government in supplying black dry color used in ink. Van Dyck allegedly received between seventy thousand and seventy five thousand dollars over several years through the scheme.
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Washington, Jan
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Federal Grand Jury
Edwin M. van Dyck
Victor G. Bloede
Victor G. Bloede Company
Baltimore
van Dyck
Bloede
St Johns Lodge Hosts Ladies Night Banquet and Entertainment
St Johns Lodge A F and A M oldest in the country held ladies night at the Masonic Temple. At 6:30 a banquet was followed by entertainment in Ionic Hall with W M Leonard G Roberts presiding and introducing artists. Dancing followed with S D Morris as floor director and aides. Executive committee included Roberts Brand and Huril.
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St. John’s Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masonic Lodge
Masonic Temple
Ionic Hall
W. M. Leonard G. Roberts
S. D. Morris
J. D. Walter L. Hendricks
W. Frederick J. Brand
J. W. John C. Huril
ST. John's Lodge
Lodge OF Masons
America
Evictions Ordered for 500 Rent Strikers in City
More than 500 warrants for eviction of tenants joining a rent strike were issued by Justice Sanders in the Municipal Court. Papers authorize immediate evictions and marshals will take about two weeks to serve notices as the East Side remained calm after Sunday’s riotous disorders.
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New York
Justice Sanders
Municipal Court
Appointment of James Roster in city collector's office
William A. Boudrot, assistant secretary to the new Mayor, secures James Roster, messenger to ex Mayor Fitzgerald, a city collector's office post at 1100 dollars annually. Scollard agreed to the transfer if Mayor Hibbard approves the move, signaling loyalty to the North End.
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William A. Boudrot
Richard Field
North End
James Roster
Fitzgerald
Scollard
Hibbard
Knifewielding Suspect Sentenced In Municipal Court
Giuseppe Tranyea was arraigned before Chief Justice Bolster on two charges in the Municipal Criminal Court. He received two months for carrying a knife and one month for assault in the incident with Teresa Cambria over a borrowed debt.
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Guiseppe Tranyea
Municipal Criminal Court
Bolster
Teresa Cambria
Guiseppe
Teresa
Tranyen
Suspect in Eddy murder eyed for arrest
Greenville R L Jan 6 Inspector Harahan of Providence says he has worked on the Eddy murder case for two days and expects to arrest soon.
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Greenville
R. L
Harahan
Providence
Hkddy
Bryan's View of the 1908 Campaign Issues
William J. Bryan identifies trusts tariffs and railroad regulation as the principal issues for the 1908 campaign while noting no single paramount issue can yet be determined. He spoke in Kansas City on January 6.
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Kansas City, Mo
William J. Bryan
Aldermen Draw Jurors At Mayor Hibbard Dinner
At a Boston City Club dinner Mayor Hibbard presided as the new Board of Aldermen and the mayor’s staff oversaw the juror drawing. Assistant City Clerk Priest sent aides to assemble a jury box. 20 Superior Civil Court jurors and four grand jurors were chosen before cocktails. A similar mix up happened years ago at the Boston Tavern.
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Hibbard
Board of Aldermen
Boston
Boston City Club
Priest
Superior Civil Court
Payroll Checks Proposed by Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission urged submitting Boston payrolls to certify no illegally appointed names before payment. It asked for a payroll inspector and larger offices. The plan would expand payroll examination statewide starting in Boston, citing merit system support and high clerk and stenographer demand at state institutions and the Boston fire department.
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Boston
Taunton
Danvers
Westboro
Worcester
Medfield
Boston Fire Department
Assault on Worcester farmer ends with vigilant defense
Otis Redden, a wealthy farmer and owner of the Joe Brick farm in Summit district, was attacked by two unknown men as he entered his barn. One foe threw him down, the other pummelled him, and a choking attempt followed before Redden grabbed an axe handle, struck the assailant on the head, and drove off the two attackers.
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Worcester
Otis Redden
Joe Brick
Summit District
Redden
Seven pipe men drown near Kickapoo
Seven workers on a gas pipeline drowned near Kickapoo in Leavenworth Kansas. The tragedy occurred in the evening as rescue efforts began and authorities investigated the causes of the incident.
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Leavenworth, Kas
Kickapoo
Civil Service Commission Probes City Pay Rolls
Two men connected with the Civil Service Commission have watched the city pay rolls for some time. The Mayor’s office disclosed this information after the commission demanded the pay schedule be submitted to their examination before audit and approval.
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Civil Service Commission
Brother Heard in Wilson Case
The trial of John W. Wilson, president of Wilson Bros. Co., for alleged larceny of about 4000 in cash and checks resumed in Municipal Court before Judge Murray. His brother Charles Wilson testified he unlocked the store after Christmas when the loss was found. a government plea to summon employee Fellows was granted with adjournment to Wednesday.
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John W. Wilson
Wilson Bros. Company
Murray
Charles Wilson
Fellows
Welch Wins Suit for 45 Dollars in East Cambridge
Henry J. Welch of Melrose sued Charles M. Bearce for a 45 dollar bill in East Cambridge Superior Civil Court and won a verdict for the full amount. Frederick Hail Clark and Miss Gertrude Mary Norton wed in Providence on Christmas Eve and returned to Worcester to reside with relatives on Murray Avenue.
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Henry J. Welch
Melrose
Charles M. Bearce
East Cambridge
Worcester
Frederick Hail Clark
New York
Gertrude Mary Norton
Providence
Murray Avenue
Perjury Charge Against Druce Collapses in London
The perjury case brought by Herbert Druce's nephew George Hollamby Druce has collapsed, and the famous legal action is now conclusively concluded in London.
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London
Herbert Druce
George Hollamby Druce
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