Detectives Indicted Over Alleged Fees in NYC Case
New York March 15 four city detectives Alonzo Greer Thomas Meringolo Frank Gilfallen and Isaac Mindheim who over two years recovered nearly a million dollars in stolen securities were indicted for taking unlawful fees in connection with Governor Whitmans inquiry into city administration corruption The four allegedly accepted 508 each as reward from a brokerage firm for recovering securities without the required police commissioner order.
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New York
Police Department
Alonzo Greer
Thomas Meringolo
Frank Gilfallen
Isaac Mindheim
Financial District
Whitman
Last Fight to Get U S in League
Washington March 15 There is evidence here that a last ditch effort will be made to involve the United States in the League of Nations. The president’s inaugural address stated under no circumstances would the administration adopt a policy embroiling this country in the league.
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Robert L. Norton
Washington
United States
League of Nations
Harding
Harding’s stance on League limits clashes with pressure
The President reiterates campaign pledges amid heavy lobbying by business interests to back a moderate U.S. role in the League. Rene Viviani visits to urge against a separate peace with Germany as Knox resolution looms, while France watches a risky treaty guaranteeing aid in invasions. Administration delays foreign policy moves due to German reparations pressure, Russia developments, and Pacific Japanese concerns. Harding discusses the issue with Hughes and Lodge, but no shift in policy is evident.
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Rene Viviani
Harding
Germany
Knox
France
Wilson
League of Nations
Russia
Pacific
California
Senator Lodge
Concord House panel votes down Sunday law liberalization
The House committee on revision of the Statutes in Concord New Hampshire voted nine to five to report unfavorably bills that would liberalize the Sunday laws of the state.
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Concord
N.H
House Committee On
Salaries Revealed for Old Colony Foreign Exchange Officials
Trial evidence showed generous salaries and expense items paid to alleged officials and agents of the Old Colony Foreign Exchange Company. Check stubs displayed in the Brightwell trials indicate substantial payments during the company's brief period of operations.
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Old Colony Foreign Exchange Company
Charles M. Brightwell
Investors’ Run On Old Colony Foreing Exchange Firm
The 1920 case reveals salaries of Meyer and Bouchie totaling 2100 for 17 days since July 23 with 1000 checks on Aug 10 and 10 extra dollars each. L C Cr ber received 200 in two weeks. Notes promised 100 percent for six months or 50 percent in three months. Mrs Mary Connolly testified on Aug 13 as investors stormed Devonshire street offices, smashing glass and arresting Charles Brightwell, head of the 30 percent in 4 days operation. She described large cash handoffs, $39,000 exhausted, and the scramble to refill from the bank as six young girls handled cashier cages. Connolly said she turned over 2500 to Elizabeth Brightwell and Hurwitz later found 1620.
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Raymond M. Meyer
William R. Bouchie
Meyer
Bouchie
Clad Colony Venture
L. C. Cr
Old Colony Foreign Exchange Company
Od Colony
Devonshire Street
Charles M. Brightwell
Bishop William Lawrence to Confirm Congregation at Palm Sunday
Bishop William Lawrence will confirm parishioners at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul next Sunday Palm Sunday at 7 30 p m. The dean Dr Rousmaniere gave his final prep address last Sunday afternoon and has met several parishioners considering confirmation yet to submit names. A thronged service is anticipated with a large confirmation class.
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William Lawrence
St. Paul
Rousmaniere
The Finest Pie Coupon Offer for Jiffy-Jell Pie
A coupon promotion invites readers to buy one pie and pay the grocer for it using three packages Jiffy-Jell. It promises a free Jiffy-Pie in fruit flavors sealed in glass and charges the price to the advertiser. Present the coupon to the grocer to receive the pie.
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Jiffy Dessert Co
Brightwell case details larceny and conspiracy charges
Witness testifies regarding possession of a room and funds after paying cashiers and officers. He says $2055 remained and was given to an attorney who turned it over to receivers. Mrs Brightwell denies work at the office and knowledge of bank actions or large deposits intended to shield funds.
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Brightwell
Citizens’ National Bank
Grand jury resumes probe into Loyal Coalition interview
The Suffolk County grand jury renews its inquiry into the interview given by Demarest Lloyd, president of the Loyal Coalition, after the arrest of George W. Solley. Lloyd says he read the statement to Charles H. McIntyre before its publication, while McIntyre recalls only a portion. Elsie M. Piper, Coalition stenographer, testified that the full statement was read to McIntyre after writing. Her notebook was seized. Judge Irwin G. declined to intervene over district attorney possession. Later, McIntyre met at the DA’s office with Boston lawyer John P. Leahy for a conference with Fielding.
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Suffolk County Grand Jury
Demarest Lloyd
Loyal Coalition
George W. Solley
Lloyd
Charles H. McIntyre
Coalition
McIintyre
Elsie M. Piierce
Mt. Vernon Street
Grand Jury
McIntyre
Irwin G
District Attorney's Office
Boston
John P. Leahy
Fielding
Must Adjust Labor Costs In Brockton
Brockton manufacturers and shoe council members pressed for immediate readjustment of labor costs at a Monday conference. The Manufacturers' Association warned timing prevents any favorable changes this season. Union officials split, with a majority seeking arbitration if wages are reduced.
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Brockton
Joint Shoe Council
Brockton Manufacture Association
Manufacturers’ Association
State Board of Arbitration
Boot and Shoe Workers
Barber Offers At-Home Gray Hair Remedy
New York City barber A. E. O'Brien promotes an at-home solution to gray or streaked hair. He says to dissolve Orlex powder in two ounces of distilled water and comb through the hair with full directions and a gold bond guarantee in each box. One box lasts months and leaves hair fluffy without rubbing off.
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A. E. O’brien
New York City
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