Polite Heist Costs Banker $28000 in The Waldorf Incident
Warner M. Van Norden, head of the Van Norden Trust Company, left a theatre and Waldorf after writing letters with $28,900 in cash in his pocket. A purse drop and a stumble led to a theft of 28 thousand dollars in $1000 bills. Two Chicago women, Bessie Roberts alias Kitty Dowdell and May Williams alias Margie, were arrested in connection with the robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Warner M. van Norden
van Norden Trust Company
Mr. van Norden
Bessie Roberts
Kitty Dowdell
Rogues’ Gallery
May
Margie, Williams
Chicago
Schwab Wins $13 Million in Argentine Naval Contracts
Bethlehem Pennsylvanias Bethlehem Steel Works will supply $13,000,000 in forgings armor and armament for Argentine dreadnoughts to be built in the United States and Europe. The Bethlehem share totals $12,000,000 plus a $1,000,000 artillery contract for guns gun mounts and ammunition for Argentine torpedo boats under construction abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem, Penn
Charles M. Schwab
BethLehem Steel Works
Quincy
Mass
Camden
N. J
Bethlehem Steel Company
England
France
Germany
Why Salves Fail to Cure Eczema
Doctors say eczema germs reside in the inner skin, not the outer layer, so a penetrating liquid works best. The article endorses Oil of Wintergreen in liquid form as D. D. D. Prescription, sold for 25 cents, claiming instant itch relief and known cures. Riker Jaynes Drug Stores endorses and recommends it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riker- Jaynes Drug Stores
Navy Yard Scandal Sparks Court Martial Probe
Tension erupts at the navy yard as Dr. Ames and Paymaster Auld face court martial charges including insult assault and misconduct. Robnett’s role and a disputed letter intensify the inquiry with hearings slated for January 31.
Girl Ready to Testify Over Boston Navy Yard Mix-Up
Dorothy Hesler of Evanston, an eighteen year old society girl, is at the center of a Boston navy yard incident. Paymaster George P. Auld and Assistant Surgeon Ansey H. Robnett face court martial after disputes over a photograph involving Dr. Cowles. Mrs. Hesler confirms the affair and calls Cowles a cad while seeking privacy for her daughter.
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Navy Yard
Robnett
Dr. Cowles
Auld
Wabash
Narragansett Station
Charlestown Yard
Chicago
Jars
Dorothy Hesler
Evanston
Boston
Mass
George P. Auld
Ansey H. Robnett
Boston Navy Yard
Frank E. Hesler
Cowles
Dorothy
East
Henry H. Kilbours
Phillips Brooks
Copley Square
New York
Horoscope consultation by Prof Zerola in Havana
A dated advertisement offers astrological guidance on love, health, wealth, marriage, and career. It claims to reveal past, present, and future, advise on mistakes to avoid, and to answer questions for a fee sent with birth date. Patrons are instructed to mail postage and personal details to Prof. Zerola in Havana, Cuba.
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Zerola
Havana
Cuba
Phillips Brooks Statue Draws In Strong Public Review
Readers in Boston debate the Phillips Brooks statue by Augustus St Gaudens. Opinions range from praise of its dignity and artistry to criticisms of proportions and symbolic elements.
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Phillips Brooks
St. Gaudens
Bishop Brooks
the Post
Christ
Max Henry Newman
Pir
Sts. Gaudens
Augustus St. Gaudens
Will Try to Indict F A Heinze Again
Judge Hough denied a request to stop the district attorney from pursuing further indictments over alleged manipulation of Mercantile National Bank funds. District Attorney Wise said new presentments would be made to the grand jury.
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New York
Hough
I. A. Heinze
Mercantile National Bank
Wise
Grand
Kansas City Woman Suspected of $20600 Bank Embezzlement Loan
A Kansas City married woman of 40 allegedly defrauded A O King of Lincoln Nebraska of 20600 by posing as a widow seeking a loan. King, a widower, reports a pattern of advances starting at 1000 with further sums, while detectives assist in efforts to recover funds. The claimant owns two cars and a costly home.
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Kansas City
A.O. King
Lincoln
Neb
Jumped to Escape Death in Brooklyn Family Shootout
Mrs. Mary Normandi fled through a window to an adjoining apartment as her brother in law Antonio Normandi fired at her. He then shot himself, dying instantly. Mrs Normandi escaped with only slight injuries during her husband’s absence.
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New York
Mary Normandi
Brooklyn
Antonio Normandi
Normandi
Unnatural Thinness Promoted by New Tonic Recipe
A vintage health notice touts tineture cadomene with accelerative medicines as a proven method to gain ten to forty pounds. It targets ages sixteen to fifty five, promises 1 to 3 pounds weekly, and outlines a preparation using pepsin, rhubarb syrup, cardiol essence, and tincture cadomene.
Shortage Seen in Bank Books After Treasurer’s Escape
Southbridge on January 24 a reward of 250 was offered for John Z Hall the missing treasurer of the Southbridge Savings Bank Trustees believe expert accounts may show enough to hold him for trial on defaulting Officials in Boston say 10 000 unaccounted so far and the shortage could reach 100 000
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Southbridge
Southbridge Savings Bank
Hall
Boston
State Bank Commissioner's Office
Missing Worcester treasurer's disappearance fuels large scale search
State police print thousands of circulars with Hall's likeness to aid the search, sending them to police departments across the country. Robert Campbell travels to Boston to review town vouchers, while merchants report Hall was likely forced from office by financiers using him as a front. Allegations tie a 21 000 shortage to a banking circle and a warrant for Hall's arrest was issued. Chief Coombs gains a search writ for Hall's Chapin street residence, though no entry had occurred by nightfall.
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Worcester
Canada
South America
Robert Campbell
Boston
Campbell
Post
Hall
A. H. Faxon
National Bank
Savings Bank
District Court
Fred Hill
Selectmen
Jesse Coombs
Chapin Street
Dorchester Man Escapes Police Van After Court Sentence
John F. Fitzgerald aged 32 of 11 Leedsville Street Dorchester broke from Court Officer Philips outside Dorchester court house and fled as he was being led to the police van after a one year sentence for drunkenness.
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John F. Fitzgerald
Leedsville Street
Dorchester
Philips
Dorchester Court House
Fitzgerald
Court House
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Schwab
Lodge
Draper
Meyer
Senator Lodge
Bureau of Navigation
Dr. Ames
Dr. Robnett
Narragansett
Bess
Harry Palmer
MR Jones
Miss Hesler
Remington Typewriter
Remington Typewriter Company (Incorporated
Franklin Street
Mra Washburn
Crosby
Atlantic City
Traymore
D. S. White
Marquette
Mgr
Hotel Dennis
Walter J. Buzby
Brooks
F. A. Heinze
W. S. Rice
Rae
Norris
Adams House Drug Store
Washington Street
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