Bank Fraud Scandal Report Critiques Southbridge Savings Bank
The Cavanagh committee report finds negligence by the bank department of the Commonwealth auditing committees and trustees in Hall defalcations. It notes losses totaling 372,083.30 from fictitious withdrawals and loans and criticizes Boston banks for accepting Hall’s checks. The panel cites failure to audit books and cites legal immunity concerns blocking Treasurer Hall’s examination. The Attorney General’s stance left Hall unprosecuted, hindering accountability.
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Southbridge Savings Bank
Bank Department of the Commonwealth
Hall
National Bank
Boston
Cavanagh
John Hall
Savings Bank
Boston National Bank
Boston Bank
Wyoming
Banks face strengthened audit bill after Southbridge probe
The report urges stronger audit powers for the bank commissioner and removal of trustees. It finds that 1907 audits were lax, Perry’s work had no value, and no outside audits were performed. It faults trustees, the bank department, and a lack of verifiable ledgers, proposing new measures to ensure accurate deposit records and solvency checks.
Child Bride Seeks Nullification of Early Marriage
Elsie A. Marland of Fitchburg, claiming she was 15 at her Clinton marriage on April 27 to Nelson A. Richards, 21, filed in Worcester Superior Court to annul the union. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Young Marland assert the ceremony by Rev. W. W. Jordon was void, given the girl’s age.
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Worcester
Elsie A. Marland
Fitchburg
Superior Court
Nelson A. Richards
Richards
Clinton
W. W. Jordon
Young Marland
Young Pride
Jordon
Hereford Acid Phosphate claims relief for tired nerves
Brain Fag Hereford's product is advertised to ease tired nerves and headaches caused by strain, overwork or worry. The copy links relief to physical vigor and general well being, citing mental fatigue as a key target for the tonic.
Dr Hyde Guilty Of Murder Of Col Swope In Kansas City
Dr B C Hyde, Kansas City physician, found guilty of the murder of Colonel Thomas H Swope and sentenced to life imprisonment. Autopsy showed strychnine poisoning. coroner's jury linked multiple Swope family deaths to Hyde. Indicted on eleven counts including the murder of Chrisman Swope. motive observed as wealth. Hyde's wife is a Swope heir. total wealth around $200,000. Hyde to remain jailed with limited privileges. new trial and appeal planned.
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Dr. Hyde
Col. Swope
Kansas City, Mo
B. C. Hyde
Kansas City
Thomas H. Swope
Colonel Swope
Swope
Chrisman Swope
Colfhel Swope
G. T. Twyman
Hyde
Twyman
James Hunton
Jackson County Medical Society
Supreme Court
Jefferson City
Latsham
B. Clark Hyde
Bennett Clark Hyde
Hyde's lawyers vow appeal in long Hyde trial saga
Hy de's legal team announces intention to appeal as the Hyde case may reach the Supreme Court, with a crowded docket delaying decision nearly a year. Jurors deny discussions of room events despite rumors of a room fight. Mrs Hyde weeps as verdict of life imprisonment is read, while Hyde remains stoic. Sentencing set for Thursday or Friday. Walsh plans immediate post verdict motion for new trial.
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Hyde
Supreme Court
Frank C. Pool
Johnson
Dr. Hyde
Frank P. Walsh
Latsham
Swope
Mrs. Hyde
Dr. Bennett Clark
Supreme Judicial Court Rules Liquor Driver Not Held for Transport
The court held Ferdinando Radocchia, a teamster, cannot be charged with transporting liquor into a no license town for hire when not devoted full time to driving. It allows liquor companies to deliver goods without breaking the law if no delivery charge is made.
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Supreme Judicial Court
Ferdinando Radocchia
Supreme Court
Morton
Radocchia
Boston
Malden
Maine Man Rescued After Chelsea Creek Jump
A man calling himself William H. Davis of Scarboro Maine leapt from the Meridian Street bridge into Chelsea Creek shortly before 8 pm. He was pulled from the water by drawtenders and taken to the Chelsea police station. He carried $65 and a gold watch when last seen, but neither item was found on him.
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Maine
Chelsea Creek
William H. Davis
Scarboro
Meridian Street
Chelsea
Boston School Board Hears Budget Cut Proposals Amid Salaries Clash
In a Boston hearing, instructors criticize $1000 teaching salaries as inadequate and demand wage reforms. Debated cuts target six assistant superintendent posts at $4500 each and hygiene department work. A motion to honor Columbus Day and an elementary athletic meet receive attention along with calls to limit nude art exhibitions for students.
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Stacy B. Southworth
Harvard College
Bilis
Schoo Board
Southworth
Parmenter
Boston
Nies Club
Stanton Avenue Methodist Church
Dorchester
School board designates sites for eight new elementary schools
The board approved eight new elementary school sites from a 529 557 appropriation vetoed by the Mayor and directed immediate construction to be ready for occupancy September 1 1911. It also allotted 300 000 for the High School of Commerce and administration on Common Street and authorized use of schoolhouses for elections without pay pending Finance Commission legality review.
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High School of Commerce
Common Street
Finance Commission
High School of Commerce and Administration
Eight Boston Areas Designated for Eight Elementary Schools
The School Board designated eight locations for elementary schools funded by a 529,577 appropriation vetoed by the Mayor. Despite earlier statements that construction could not start immediately, the board ordered the secretary to have the eight buildings ready for occupancy by September 1, 1911, in Charlestown Warren Prescott East Boston Lyman West End Wells Roxbury Lewis Dorchester Roger Wolcott Roslindale Longfellow and South Boston Thomas N Hart.
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Board of Schoolhouse Commissioners
Charlestown
Warren
Prescott
East Boston
Lyman
West End
Wells
Roxbury
Lewis
Dorchester
Roger Wolcott
Roslindale
Longfellow
South Boston
Thomas N. Hart
High School Budget Discussed for New Building and Teacher Salaries
The board appropriated 300000 for a new high school of commerce and administration on Common Street and debated using schoolhouses for election days without pay while Finance Commission weighs legality. Masters urged abolishing the instructors rank due to low salaries. Pennypacker questioned women teachers and progress, warning high standards may suffer.
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Election Commissioners
Finance Commission
Patrolman James A. Gately Dies After Seven Years at City Hall
Patrolman James A. Gately, a seven year City Hall on duty officer, died at his home 434 Dudley Street at 10 last evening. He joined the department December 27 1878 and served at Dudley Street then Court Square before City Hall. He was well known among local politicians.
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James A. Gately
City Hall
Dudley Street
Gately
Police Department
Court Square
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Southbridge Institution
Southbridge Bank
Clarence Warren
James F. Cavanagh
Everett
Bank Commissioner's Office
S. D. Perry
Perry
Chickering and Sons
Chickering & Hous
Tremont Street
Friends
B.clar Hyde
Clark
Sivope
Feopiz
United States
School OF Commerce
Pennypacker
Frank V. Thompson
Mechanic Arts
Master Parmenter
Ellis
Plimpton-Hervey CO
Washington St
Rnishers
Wolf's
Yettaeas
Meg
Holland
Brazil
Jason Weiler & Son
Mfg
Washington Street
Antwerp
Buenos Ayres
Franklin St
Rue de. Pelican -Gaone
Driscoll
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