Post reader exposure to bank restitution by ex president Cole
The article reports ex president Cole aligning with his son to cover bank deficits with securities and papers, while bank officials face possible charges. Bank Examiner Wing repositions assets to aid depositors and push criminal action as Comptroller Dawes contemplates further steps and clarifies directors' liability.
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Globe bank inquiry denies felony link to restitution
President Stevens insists nothing done without Globe bank officials and government approval. He says Wing and Comptroller Dawes sanctioned actions, Cole acted under bank guidance, and measures were for restitution with no intent to shield him. Ball remains cautious, deferring public statements.
Director White Denies Bank Shielded Mr Cole From Law
Director White insists Globe bank officials never intended to shield Mr. Cole. He cites consultations with Mr. Wing and Comptroller Dawes and says actions followed counsel in Boston. Cole merely made restitution and fled under surveillance with permission due to his wife’s illness and his belief arrest could be postponed.
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Million Dollars Saved Says Globe Bank Directors
Washington reports that bank officials expect no prosecutions over the Globe Bank crisis. They credit directors with actions saving depositors more than 1 million dollars while denying voluntary pledge of ex President Cole securities. An official says pledges were forced by Cole and directors, not voluntary.
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British general reports heavy pressure near Ladysmith
A front-line river in front of General Buller is used to call for aid as White's position near Ladysmith grows dire. Buller notes being “very hard pressed” with no sun to signal further. A camp rumor claims White defeated the foe at 5 p.m. and took 400 prisoners while Colenso trenches remained in enemy hands.
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General French Reports a Suffolk Regiment Setback
London dispatch from General Forestier-Walker cites General French noting a serious accident to the First Battalion of the Suffolk Regiment. Four companies advanced by night against a hill near their camp, Lieutenant-Colonel Watson wounded, three quarters retreated, remainder held then surrendered with seventy prisoners. Boer commando loss reported at fifty killed.
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Cape Town
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Dr McGlynn Dies Amid Church Controversy in New York
Edward McGlynn, born in New York on Sept 27 1887, rose as a reformer allied with Henry George and opposed parochial schooling, clashed with Archbishop Corrigan, faced excommunication, then was pardoned by Rome and briefly returned to preaching in New York before being reassigned to Newburg.
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Earl of Ava Wounded in Ladysmith Assault
A private telegram from London reports the Earl of Ava son of the Marquis of Dufferin and Ava was dangerously wounded in the thigh during a recent assault on Ladysmith.
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Bullet Attempts to Aid White at Colenso
FRERE CAMP Jan 6 An alarm sounded at 2 pm in Chieveley Camp and General Clery's division moved out to attack Colenso with Hildyard on the left and Barton on the right. By 5 30 pm shells from naval 4 7 and field guns pummeled Boer trenches along the river as artillery opened on Hlangwano Hill Fort Wyle and surrounding positions.
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General White Reports a Victory
London dispatch from Frere Camp dated January 6 reports General White defeating the Boers this morning. The force pressed close to defending lines as Gordon Highlanders and Manchester Regiment repulsed them at bayonet point, with later reports suggesting renewed Boer assaults after each repulse and fierce hand to hand fighting.
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Supplies for South Africa set to sail from Boston
Two British steamers, the Sylvania of Cunard and the Macmac, left Boston bound for South Africa. Sylvania heads to Liverpool then forwards cargo, Macmac stops at Louisburg to coal up before on to South Africa. Owners and agents guard cargo from Boer sympathizers as hay grain flour and food supplies are loaded.
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German Denial Over Monroe Doctrine Note
Washington officials report German embassy denounces a London Spectator piece claiming Germany would fight the Monroe Doctrine as a pure invention. Ambassador Von Holleben says the article has no basis in fact and aims to sow distrust of Germany toward the United States.
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Treachery Suspects Placed Under Arrest In Cape Town
Cape Town report notes an ammunition column sent to the front on Saturday. Several colonial irregulars of Dutch extraction are brought in under arrest on suspicion of treachery.
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No Change in Cape Fronts Mission as Medical Aid Sent
Telegraph from Cape Town reports General Forestler-Walker saying no change in the Methuen Gatacre situation. A medical officer is sent to collect wounded northeast of Colesberg, about seventy missing. Essex battalion replaces Suffolk. enemy losses remain heavy daily.
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Boers Capture Kuruman In Bechuanaland Bombardment
Field Cornet Visser reports Kuruman in British Bechuanaland was bombarded Monday. After a siege the garrison surrendered at 6 pm, 120 prisoners taken including Captain Bates and Captain Dennison, magistrate Hilliard, eight other officers. 70 natives captured, rifles, revolvers and ammunition seized. 15 British wounded. Horses, oxen, mealies and flour sent to Pretoria via Vryburg.
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Coquetting with Basutos in London dispatch
The Times in London publishes Lourenzo Marquez's despatch reporting Free Staters sowing disaffection among Basutos. Minor chiefs reportedly receive advances. a Basuto interpreter guided a Basuto chief’s son to Pretoria to view British prisoners as proof of Boer victories. Chiefs Jonathan and Lerothodl show loyalty and could thwart intrigues.
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Imperial yeomanry to raise mounted infantry corps
London report states war office approval to raise a corps of gentlemen as mounted infantry for service in South Africa. The corps will form an integral part of the imperial yeomanry and be raised unit by unit across the kingdom. Civilians with riding and shooting skills and former soldiers may enroll, with options for friends to serve together. Those with big game tracking experience in uncivilized lands are deemed especially suited.
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War Office
South Africa
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