Faro men got $150000 from Cambridge Bank
A state official told the Post last night that about $150,000 looted from National City Bank was turned over to faro bank swindlers by George W. Coleman as he tried to break the gambling club they directed him to. Coleman has not yet spoken of his link to the men, while another associate who heard of his losses will confess to federal authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National City Bank
Faro Bank
George W. Coleman
Coleman
Old Colony Trust Company
City Trust Company
Boston
John H. Cullen
Commonwealth
Sensational Bank Loot Link to Far US Faro Ring Involving Coleman
The text alleges that Coleman abandoned support for a gang after a turning point Saturday night and that his dealings with banco men are the most sensational aspect of the bank looting. It claims Coleman’s stock losses were small compared to amounts given to faro swindlers totaling about 150 000 dollars and notes his lavish spending. It describes how Kelcher hypnotized Coleman and how Coleman repeatedly touted his claim of a friend Big Bill Keliher as a trusted associate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman
Banco
Faro Bank
Big Bill Kelcher
Big Bill Keliher
Cudahy Charged In Early Morning Assault In Kansas City
Jere F. Lillis millionaire banker wounded at his home after an unexpected visit by John P. Cudahy wealthy packer and Chicago heir. Cudahy arrested on disturbing the peace charge and released on 100 dollar bond. Lillis hospitalized with critical injuries and multiple knife cuts described as crisscross on face and limbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Jere F. Lillis
John P. Cudahy
Michael Cudahy
Chicago
Lillis
St. Mary’s Hospital
Simpson Denies Link Between Messersmith Death and Russell Case
Leslie A. Simpson counsel for the claimant in the Russell identity case told the Post that a Dickinson N D story about Joseph FE Messersmith death is false. He denies any connection to the Russell case and any financial interest by Messersmith in the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie A. Simpson
Russell
Dickinson
N. D
Joseph FE. Messersmith
Messersmith
Pinkerton schemes cited in Dickinson case over $2000 demand
The report claims Mr Simpson described a Pinkerton invention by respondents and a demand dated April 9 1909 to William C Russell via Dickinson asking 2000 be sent to the claimant through the First National Bank. He also notes a syndicate backing the claimant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Simpson
William C. Russell
Dickinson
First National Bank
Burglar Stopped At Gunpoint In South Boston Saloon
An officer from Station 6 in South Boston captured Eugene St. George, a Joliet Quebec resident, after he burglarized the M Donovan Co saloon at 74 Dorchester Avenue by smashing the side door glass and rifling the till. The officer drove the burglar to the station house at gunpoint shortly after 1 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Boston
M. Donovan & Co
Dorchester Avenue
Eugene St. George
Joliet
Quebec
Suicide on Boston Common Mirrors Tragedy in City Park
A well dressed middle aged man shot himself on the Charles Street mall at Boston Common about 2 am. A patrolman from Station 3 heard the shot and summoned an ambulance, but the man was already dead. No identification was found on the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Street
Boston Common
Ex-Senator Platt Dies in New York at 3:45 P M
Former United States Senator Thomas Collier Platt dies at his home on West Eleventh Street New York at 3 45 PM The death ends a 15 year fight with Brights disease He is survived by his three sons and daughter in law Mrs Frank H Platt and Livingston Platt The obituary notes he lived with Gustave Abel family for four years and died peacefully
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas Collier Platt
United States
Gustave Abel
West Eleventh Street
Frank H. Platt
Livingston Platt
Abel
Bright’s
Senator Platt
Knox's Son Balked in Elopement
In Plattsburg New York on March 6 May Boller of Providence Rhode Island and Philander C Knox Jr son of the Secretary of State failed to secure a marriage license after two days of trying. They fled Rhode Island on Friday and returned to Providence alleging frustration with New York and Canadian marriage laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsburg
N. Y
May Boller
Providence
R. I
Philander C. Knox, Jr
Knox
Rhode Island
New York State
Canada
Riots in Philadelphia Leave Three Shot and One Fatally Hurt
Philadelphia experiences a night of unrest as three people are shot during riots linked to the car men’s strike. A nine year old girl, Edna Adams, was fatally injured when struck by a car. Police report arrests and a heavy police response as unions claim 125000 workers out in sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Public Safety
Clay
Edna Adams
Kensington Avenue
Tioga Street
Cy Hall
George Costello
Twenty-sixth Street
High Avenue
Weather notes and forecasts for Boston and Atlantic shipping
Cloudy outlook for Boston area with colder spells Monday and Tuesday. England forecast shows showers then clearing in south and west. Steamers to Europe face brisk westerlies with fair conditions to the Grand Banks. Yesterday’s readings indicate temperatures around mid forties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Washington
England
Colley
Europe
Grand Banks
Couple Guided by Gillen Adviser in Page Five
A brief item notes James E. Gillen as guide and adviser to the couple, described as a close friend. The text continues on Page 5 Fifth Column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Gillen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Faro
Cambridge Bank
Police
Qld
Court Street
The
Union Institution
Joseph D. Fallon
Daily Fire Record
Laconia Street
George A. Lee
Washington Street
Morgan Meredith
Cudahy Cuis
Caller
Russell Case
45Th Coast Artillery
Thomas C. Platt
U. S
Bright
All Sunday Post
Saacey Arreis
Miss Boller
Wilmington
Del
Linn Edwards
45Th Company
Coast Artillery
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Delaware City
Edwards
Astgulars
Philadellhia Mint
Traction Company
Columag
Pr. M. Sus
Sie Ames
Sun
Esterday
Emperature Hompson's Spa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!