Defalcation at Fidelity Trust drains Louisville surplus
Louisville notes reveal August Ropke, assistant secretary and bookkeeper at Fidelity Trust, allegedly siphoned 1.14 million dollars, wiping out the firm’s entire surplus. Stockholders plan a 1 million share issue at par to cover the loss. a court-locked Ropke awaits bail as investigations span eighteen years of service.
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Fidelity Trust Company
Louisville
Falls City
Associated Press Dispatch
Ropke
John W. Barr
Trust Company
Barr
Kentucky
Minneapolis Democrats Favor Lind for Governor
Returns from Democratic county conventions across Minnesota show strong support for John Lind of Minneapolis former governor as the party nominee for governor. The party remains divided on the country option issue.
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ST. Paul
Minn
John Lind
Minneapolis
Cashier Stole Bonds From Russo-Chinese Bank
New York July 28 Inspector Markowski of the Russo-Chinese bank says it has been definitely ascertained the theft of $70,000 in bonds was committed by the bank cashier Erwin Wider. The loss occurred earlier this week as the bank reported the securities missing.
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Rophke
Ropke
New York
Associated Press
Markowski
Erwin Wider
Grand Trunk Strike Nears Settlement by Arbitration
Ottawa July 23 The Grand Trunk railway strike may be settled by arbitration after James Murdock for the workers and Minister of Labor MacKenzie King exchanged offers. Murdock proposed a mutually acceptable board of arbitrators. President Hayes had earlier pressed for an expert railroad panel.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Ottawa
Ontario
Grand Trunk Railroad
James Murdock
MacKenzie King
King
Murdock
Grand Trunk
Hayes
Nicaragua protest over U S stance on Madriz order
Corry M Stadden for the Nicaraguan titular government denounces the U S refusal to recognize Madriz’s decree closing Bluefields port and Norway’s recognition. He cites fighting at Catalupa, prison captures, and urges adherence to international obligations to protect American lives and property. A Chinese merchant protests the murder of Chichow at San Pedro Del Norte by revolutionists led by Agathito Gonzales.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
United States
Madriz
Nicaragua
Bluefields
Norway
Corry M.stadden
Stadden
Catalupa
Haakon
Niail
Venus
Zelaya
Baca
Liberal Party
General Estrada
Chichow
San Pedro del Norte
Nica-ragua
Chong Sing
Thigs
Agathito Gonzales
Indoors Battle near Acoyapa Shapes Revolt Outcome
Advices from insurgent headquarters report General Mena believes the success of the interior revolution hinges on current battles north of Acoyapa. An insurgent victory is claimed, shaping prospects for the uprising.
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Bluefields
Associated Press
Mena
Acoyapa
Norwegians Act On Bluefields Port Access
The foreign office announced Norway will allow Bluefields Steamship Co vessels and other Norwegian flag ships to enter Bluefields port despite it being closed to foreign commerce by Nicaragua. The move follows a communication from Nicaragua explaining the reason for the port closure amid ongoing conditions in the country.
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Christiana
Norway
Associated Press
Foreign Office
Bluefields Steamship Company
Bluefields
Madriz Ofcaragua
Sanatan
Bluefie
Hornet Auxiliary Gunboat Sails for New Orleans for Nicaragua Sale
The Hornet, an auxiliary gunboat bought in the Spanish American War and recently sold to Isadore Stern and Thomas B. Roberts of New Orleans, departed Norfolk for New Orleans. There officials said she would secure clearance for Nicaragua on arrival and enter Estrada's service.
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Norfolk
Associated Press
Hornet
United States
Isadore Stern
Thomas 8.Roberts
New Orleans
Smith & McCoy
Icaragua
Orleans
Estrada
Cruiser Tacoma Moves Through Washington Waters
The cruiser Tacoma moves in Washington waters with reports of recent activity continued on page 3 section 2.
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Colimm
Dolly Dimples at Coney Island Today and Tonight
The newspaper reports two public meetups with Dolly Dimples at Coney Island this afternoon from 2 to 5 and tonight from 7 to 10:30. A $500 gold reward is offered for her capture, with another chance tomorrow at the Robinson theater for a vaudeville show between 1 and 4.
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Dolly Dimples
Coney Island
The
Commercial Tribune
Dolly
Robinson Theater
Dot Rae
Coney, Island
Street Car Strike Paralyzes Columbus Transit
In Columbus Ohio union workers of the Columbus Rail and Light company plan a 4 am strike after a vote following a state board report backing the union. A 1:45 am meeting ordered the walkout. mayor may call troops and militia may be sent. About six hundred motormen and conductors. four hundred belong to the union.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Columbus Rail and Light Company
State Board of Arbitration
Union
Maura narrowly escapes assault aided by young cousin
Barcelona, July 23 Associated Press Antonio Maura Conservative leader and former premier who quelled Barcelona riots and oversaw the execution of Dr Francisco Ferrer last year owes his escape from death to the bravery of his young girl cousin who hurled herself at the attacker yesterday.
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Barcelona
Associated Press
Antonio Maura
Conservative
Francisco, Ferrer
Yester
Rawin Home Not Involved in Rawn Death Quiet Probe
Private investigators finished a secret probe into Ira G. Rawn’s death, finding no intruder entry and that screen door marks were on the inside. A maid heard a shot at 1 30 am and chemists said cement sidewalk marks were not blood. Ira L. Rawn offered a $5000 reward. a suspect previously held was released.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ira G. Rawn
Monon
Illinois Central Investigations
Rawn
Johanna Solberg
Jimmy
Siaing
Rawn Home
Ira L. Rawn
Flood Deluges Bisbee Arizona Town
A cloudburst in Bisbee Arizona last evening caused two drownings and six missing persons. Many houses were demolished store basements flooded and street traffic halted by debris. Damage exceeds 150000 dollars.
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Bisbee
Ariz
Associated Press
Cyclone Devastates Milan Suburbs Killing and Wounding Dozens
A powerful cyclone struck the district northwest of Milan damaging Saronno Rovellasca Laonaite and Pozzolo. About twenty five people were killed or wounded including railway workers. A factory in Busto Arsizio collapsed leaving ten dead and many injured.
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Associated “Presse
Milan
Saronno
Rovellasca
Laonaite
Pozzolo
Busto Arsizio
McGrew Named Assistant Chief in Commerce and Labor
John L. McGrew of Nebraska a long time White House employee has been appointed assistant chief of the division of information in the department of commerce and labor. He has served eight or nine years at the White House and takes up the new post in Washington on July 23.
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Washington
Associated Press
John L. McGrew
Nebraska
White House
Division of Information
Department of Commerce and Labor
Garfield and Brown Lead Free-For-All in Ohio Governor Race
In Columbus the Ohio Republican contest for governor centers on Judge O B Brown of Dayton and James R Garfield of Mentor. With Kinkade's withdrawal the split among Garfield supporters narrows, while Brown solidifies his delegation and trades. Harding and Thompson are seen as potential backups if Brown and Garfield falter, with Cox and Vorys signaling shifting loyalties as the convention approaches.
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Garfield
Brown
Ohio
Kinkade
Toledo
Columbus
0. B. Brown
Dayton
James R. Garfield
Mentor
Harding
Colonel Thompson
Thompson
Wade H. Elis
Walter. Brown
A. I. Vorys
Walter Brown
Mr. Vorys
Taft
O. B. Brown
Cox
Cincinnati
Judge Brown
Great Southern Hotel
Kinkad
Burton
W G. Harding
Boiler Explosion Kills Fireman and Injures Engineer
Arthur Smith, fireman on the B. and O. switch engine No 1019, was instantly killed when the boiler burst near Sixth street and Mount Hope road. Engineer Martin Welsh, 80, was severely scalded and taken to the city hospital. The blast shattered nearby houses and drew about 2,000 residents as police and railroad officials investigated the cause.
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Arthur Smith
S. W
Martin Welsh
Sixth Street
Mount Hope Road
Smith
Welsh
Pellmell
Price Hill
Purcell Street
Raid on Chinese restaurants nets large opium seizure
United States revenue officers raided Chinese restaurants in St. Louis finding opium valued at 18750 dollars. They believe the city is a distribution hub for the Middle West and discovered two kettles holding fifty pounds of opium in an adjoining room.
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ST. Louis
Associated Press
United States Revenue
Middle West
Jumps From Second Story Into Arms of a Patrolman
Frank Perry a well dressed young man was locked up at Central station after leaping from a second story window at 113 West Seventh street to escape a hostile house occupant He escaped injury but fell into the arms of a policeman and faces a charge of disorderly conduct
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Frank Perry
Central Station
West Seventh Street
Perry
Dickinson Welcomed at Manila by Big Crowds
American Secretary of War Jacob M Dickinson arrived in Manila aboard the Siberia from Kobe. A large crowd gathered at the pier to greet him but the formal welcome was deferred until Monday.
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Manila
P. L
Associated Press
Jacob M. Dickinson
Siberia
Kobe
Demand That Bribed State Representative Resign
Democrats of St. Clair county in East St. Louis passed a resolution demanding that Representative Charles A. White resign after admitting he took a bribe for his vote regarding Lorimer.
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East ST. Louis
Ill
Associated Press
St. Clair County
Charles A. White
United States
Lorimer
Federal Official Burned In His Home at Manila
Frederick Bonner former assistant secretary of public works was killed in a fire at his Manila residence. The report notes his home was in New Mexico.
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Manila
Associated Press
Frederick Bonner
Bonner
New Mexico
Cox moves ahead as Cox aims for Governor Brown nomination
George B. Cox arrives three days early to steer the Republican state convention. Aud Hynicka says Cox shifts tactics to back Judge Brown for governor, a decision he intends to push. A Columbus meeting with Wade Ellis and brief talks with Vorys and Thompson signal shifts in support for Kinkade's Garfield platform.
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Burton
George B. Cox
Washington
Ohio
Judge Brown
Cox
Treadway
Granville
John L. Sullivan
Mooney
Sullivan
Aud Hynicka
Brown
Dayton
Columbus
Wade . Ellis
Cincinnati
Presiek
I. Vorys
Thompson
Vorys
Walter Brown
Ellis
Kinkade
Toledo
Kade
Judge Kinkade
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Millikin
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Geule Yand
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