Grave education clerk theft scandal shocks Cincinnati
George Griffiths longtime Clerk of the Board of Education is revealed as a defaulter to the school fund and city, with an estimated deficit above 100000 dollars. Evidence shows five cash books and forged receipts used to hide embezzlement from tuition payments and public funds.
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Board of Education
Cincinnati
George R. Griffiths
George Griffths
George Griffiths
How the Shortage Was Discovered and Mourning for George Griffiths
When George Griffiths died the Board of Education mourned deeply, recalling his long association with them. The article notes sincere sorrow among board members as it recalls how the shortage was discovered and the early death that affected the community.
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George Griffiths
Board of Education
Griffiths
Treasury
The
Griffiths Deeper Into Fraud Surfaces In City Accounts
The article recounts long running fraud by Griffiths with forged signatures and falsified cash book entries. It notes the forged receipts linked to City Treasurer Kinsley and questions whether the change in receipt forms signaled impending discovery, hinting at Griffiths’ possible death as detection neared.
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Géorge Fiths
Griffiths
Frank M. Brown
German National Bank of Newport
Kinsley
Roney
City
Millikin
Grantman
Weidner
J. R. Kinsley
Annexation Cuts Revenue From Tuition Fees In Cincinnati
The article reports that annexation reduced city revenues from tuition fees charged to students from outside the Cincinnati corporation for intermediate and high school attendance. It cites a table showing totals from 1893-94 to 1898-99 amounting to 65 560.80 and notes after 1897 annexation receipts fell. George Griffiths allegedly diverted funds. Continued on second page.
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Cincinnati
George Griffiths
Griffiths
River log boom causes historic flood of lumber losses
A massive log boom river flood near Huntington Ohio results in about 125000 logs from West Virginia and Ohio mills drifting past the city. Crane Lumber Company logs valued at 850000 incur losses exceeding 62000 as salvage efforts begin along the riverfront.
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Pittsburg
Iire
Giyandotte
West Virginia
Huntington
Hazen
Aurora
Aurore
Cincinnati
Crane Lumber
Ohio River
Four Men Rob Bank in Emden Illinois Heist
Four masked men dynamited the Farmers Bank of Emden and stole between 3000 and 4000 dollars. Citizen John Alberts was bound and held inside during the vault drill. Night Patrolman Sanford was fatally shot as the robbers fled toward Delavan and boarded a Chicago and Alton passenger train.
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Emden
Ill
Farmers’ Bank of
John Alberts
Alberts
Delavan
Sanford
Chicago & Alton
Prominent American Ministers Invited to Preach in Toronto
The Cooke's Church congregation in Toronto invites two American ministers on trial. Rev. Dr. Work of Cincinnati and Rev. Mr. Ester of Westchester near Philadelphia will preach. Rev. Dr. Work preaches here next Sunday.
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Dr. Work
Toronto
Ont
Cooke’s Church
Cincinnati
Ester
Westchester
Philadelphia
Work
Admiral McNair Dies After Stroke in Washington
Rear Admiral Frederick G. McNair, the ranking officer in the U.S. Navy and next in line to Admiral Dewey, died at his Washington home at 3:30 PM from a stroke. He had been ill for months and a plan to send him to Europe had been discussed. His condition worsened after yesterday’s violent illness, with Dr. Stone among consulted naval surgeons.
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Washington
Frederick G. McNair
Europe
Stone
Navy
Dewey
Dawes Wires His Conditions for Bank Reopening
Comptroller guidance received by wire sets conditions for the German National Bank of Newport to resume. Shareholders must cover 100 percent of holdings. directors to be replaced, with a new board likely to reelect some old members. Depositors will be limited to 20 percent withdrawals at set periods to prevent runs.
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National Bank of Newport
Lynch
Washington
Comptroller
Ohefs
Girl Kills Her Friend in Accidental Shooting
A Crawford County report says Emma Baker was fatally shot by friend Miss Draper. While visiting Miss Baker’s brother, the revolver—reset after hog hunting—was handled as a joke. The weapon discharged, passing through Emma Baker’s body. Both brides-to-be lived in Harrison County.
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Commercial Tribune
New Albany
Ind
Crawford County
Emma Baker
Miss Draper
Harrison County
Colonel Durbin's Plans For Guard Reorganization
Governor elect W. T. Durbin asked Indiana's Fee and Salary Commission to raise the Adjutant General's salary from 1500 dollars yearly. Officials see this as a move to reorganize the Indiana National Guard and elevate its status, aiming to place the Guard on a higher plane than ever before.
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Commercial Tribune
Anderson
Ind
W. T. Durbin
Adjutant General
Indiana Nationar” Guard
Ibin
National Guard
Earldom for Paunceforte Likely Upon Retirement
London dispatch reports Queen Victoria may award a Viscountcy or Earldom to Lord Paunce fote the English Ambassador in Washington upon his retirement from the diplomatic service. The honor would reflect his successful embassy and be well received in the United States.
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Pauncefote
London
Woman Held After Child Tortured With Red Hot Poker
In Catlettsburg Kentucky on November 28 health officers found a 3 year old girl repeatedly tortured with a red hot poker by her stepfather John Gibson. The infant died and Gibson is pursued by posses amid public calls for burning at the stake. The motive appears cruel amusement by Gibson and his partner in crime.
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John Gibson
Sandy
Gibson
Old Indian fighter James Watson dies at 97 in Muncie
James Watson known as the old Indian fighter died at 97 in Muncie Indiana. He served in the Mexican War and Civil War, fought under Davy Crockett in the Black Hawk War, and later moved to Middletown Ohio for burial. He was a lifelong Republican and reportedly said he was ready to die after McKinley’s re election.
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Commercial Tribune
Muncie
Ind
James Watson
Middletown
Davy Crockett
Watson
John Quincy Adams
McKinley
Perry
Heath
U S Veterinary Tests For Cattle Exports To Be Enforced
Hamilton Ont Nov 2 The United States consul Colonel Shepard says that after Saturday cattle breeders shipping breeding stock to the United States must have their stock tested by a U S veterinary surgeon. Formerly Canadian vets performed the tests.
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Hamilton
Ont
Shepard
United States
Vermont Legislature Bans Cigarette Sales
The Vermont Legislature adjourned early and approved a measure prohibiting cigarette sales in the state. The action marks a key policy shift with officials reporting the passage near the adjournment.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Thanksgiving Day Relief for Manila G Army Guards
Thanksgiving in Manila reports all military on duty to be relieved tomorrow except for Gay guards on field duty. The notice clarifies Thanksgiving Day arrangements for personnel in G uty.
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Manila
Newport bank clerk arrest uncovers wider defalcation scheme
Robert Winstel, general bookkeeper for the German National Bank in Newport, was arrested after confessing a $560 shortage in a letter to directors. Detectives say he falsified books to defraud, as rumors of other clerks’ complicity circulate. Winstel, taken from 1110 Queen City avenue, lived with Jessie Duffy as Mr and Mrs Neville, while his case proceeds.
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German National Bank
Newport
Frank M. Brown
Robert Winstel
Secret Service
Michael Bolan
Cal. Crim
Winstel
Tucker
Winster
Cincinnati
O. P. Tucker
United States
Hill
Louisville
Duffy
Robert Neville
Absence from Bank Leads to Citywide Arrest
Detectives traced Winstel who had been missing from his desk for two days to a Queen City avenue residence with a long time criminal companion. A woman connected to Dudley or Duffy aided the investigation while Secret Service officer Bolan coordinated the effort. The suspect and his companion, wife of burglar George Duffy now serving five years, were apprehended after a bank telephone tip confirmed his illness and absence.
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Winstel
Dudley
Duffy
Secret Service
Bolan
Tucker
Queen City” Avenue
Winstel ‘N
George Duffy
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