Master Swindle Again On Trial In France
June 22 report on Henri Rochette a promoter entangled in a major swindle linked to 8,000,000 in Central Mexi bonds from 1919. Francisco Ma and Georges Bei appear in the case. Rochette, once prominent, faced arrest, exile, and extradition battles spanning France, Mexico, and Switzerland as authorities pursued funds and propaganda links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henri Rochette
Central
M. Carban
Francisco Ma
Mexico
Ari Rochette
Priama
Hoe
Madero
Emanhis
Durepes
Switzerland
Georges Bei
Unscrambled Fragments Hint at Bridgeport Minstrel Dinner
Readable lines hint at a Bridgeport event labeled as a minstrel gathering. Mentions a Bill Sthinke and a 257 year timeline, with scattered references to a herd, dinner, and prices.
Political echoes in Rochette case across decades
The report traces repeated political meddling through 1910 1912 and 1914 linked to Rochette and Gaston Calmette editor of Paris Figaro. It notes charges against government officials and a parliamentary committee finding intervention affecting the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochette
Gaston Calmette
Ane “Parisy Figaro
Lordship Railway Summer Schedule For Weekdays
Public transit timetable lists cars departing from Cor Stratford Hollister Ave to Lordship with multiple morning and afternoon departures and additional Sunday and Saturday notes. Includes routes to Golden Hill and Lordship stopping points, with various times and special notes for dances and local events.
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Cor
Stratford
Hollister Ave
Raship
Hollister Aves
Golden’ Fill St
Lordship
Hollister
Ak Lordship
Gaiapaave Culy
Noted political figure tied to violent attack details
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a shooting linked to a wife named Caillaux and possible involvement of a former minister with Rochatte operations. The text is unclear but suggests violence and accusations against A Caillaux in Vigara.
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M. Caillaux
Tanita Finanes
A. Caillaux
Vigara
Rochatte
Cancer Victims Increasing Here Across Regions
New York June 22 An alarming rise in cancer deaths is reported by Dr Francis Garter Wood director of the Crocker Special Research Fund at Columbia University and pathologist at St Luke's Hospital The death rate in the United States rose from 62 per 100000 in 1900 to 79 4 in 1911 with Vermont recording the highest mortality while Switzerland showed 126 7 per 100000 Maine New Hampshire and Massachusetts also reported high rates The trend prompts concern about future years and possible similarities in England and Wales according to experts
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New York
Francis Garter, Wood
Crocker Special Research Fund
Columbia, University
St. Luke's
England
Wales
Wood
United States
Vermont
Switzerland
Maine
New
Swedish League Flays Bolshevism In Chicago Event
A Chicago congressman recalls the great question of nationality as central to peace efforts while Swedish leaders praise democracy. The Swedish Central League hosts a gathering with clergy and performers, urging unity and Americanism and welcoming delegates from various groups. Public hearings on local civic projects, including a new garage and street changes, are scheduled.
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Europe
Ig Fret
Ide
Stratevening
Congress
Iblem
Chicago
Kindblom
Ameriga
United Liforts
Wilson
America
Alexander
Leagi2
W. H. Chellsren
Methodist
Ehurch
A. J. Okeldom
Norden
Lig Lundb
Gladys Hedberg
Soprang
G. Herling Vialist
Speidel
Aldermen Consider $200000 Bonds At Tonight's Meeting
The city council will discuss issuing bonds totaling 200000 with par value 1000 each to cover corporate bonds due July 1 1919. An ordinance committee absence caused last week’s postponement and a public hearing is planned at tonight’s session.
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Commion Council
Aglion
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Bridgeport
Bill” Sthinke
John Barleycorn
Steinke
the Bullets
Bowack
Yeu
Hin
Drvge Ane
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Sh. Ceg
SECOR
Dormas Fanz
eRour
Office
GRAE
Geop
Ole Henry
Bim Ue
Tom
Jase
Stheers
Cee
Fred Bllacburen
Matt GohlDen
Steve Sheridan
Charme Harper
Jorn Baarthewarte Cam
Walton
Hele
Fea Pei
Qeo Weller
Tor Chai
Main Street
White Mountain Refrigerators
Hoosier
Main
Elm Street
FLAYS
Bolshevism
Thomas Th. Keane
Congress and
Arch Streets
Connecticut
Hallstraat
Frank T. Noonan
North Jind. Coal
Gard Ney
Lindley Street
Capitol
Avenue
George A. Waters
Huntington Road
Williams Street
George W. Gardner
State Street
Mainatrest
Capitol Avanua
William
Common Council
Meat Department
Lenox Soap Dutch Cleanser
Sawyer Blue
Borax
Bridgeport Public Market and Branch
Ford Service
Ford Parts Station
Tri-State Motor
The
Chamber of Commerce
Business,Men’s Association, Meigs & Co
Meigs Saco Ingo
Conn
MAEN
Pairfield Ave
Marsh Safe Store
Fairfield Avenue
Phanbur
J. M. Cowperthwait
Barnum
Buckingham
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