Griffiths exposed after education board clerk’s forgery
The Commercial Tribune reports defalcation by George Griffiths, longtime Clerk of the Board of Education, revealing a double life and secret books. Experts called in to uncover the truth as public trust collapses and a special meeting of the Board is convened.
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Frank M. Brown
German National Bank of Newport
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Special Board Meeting Called Over Clerk Grif fiths Scam
President Weidner convenes a 3 PM special Board of Education meeting to reveal the first official statement of clerical misappropriation by Clerk Griffiths. Only Keller Grimm and Ballman knew of the discovery and plan to extend the inquiry back to Griffiths' first election.
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Roof Collapse Kills Thirteen in San Francisco
Thirteen people died and eighty were severely injured when the roof of the Redhot Furnace building collapsed in San Francisco on November 29. Investigations continue as rescue efforts wrap up and officials assess the cause and safety measures.
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Redhot
San Franciscos
Stanford
University of California
Shortage Discovery Traced to Clerk Grantman
William Grautman, longtime assistant clerk and successor to Griffiths, explains the tuition fund shortages began with a clerical error and misapplied deposits. He says he handed funds to Griffiths and left, believing the money turned over, while authorities corrected the books after an investigation.
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Grantman Considered Equivalent To Turning Them Over To Mr. Griffiths
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Commercial Tribune
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Quiry
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Ballman
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Army bill calls for force of ninety eight thousand men
Secretary Root transmits War Department draft for army reorganization to Congress. The plan envisions a total regular plus volunteer force with a July 1901 deadline and expands artillery, cavalry, and engineers while authorizing native troops in Puerto Rico and the Philippines.
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Winstel Breaks Down Under Nervous Strain in Bank Case
Newport residents reel from rumors after Robert Winstel and associates face possible arrests tied to the German National Bank defalcation. Winstel, denied bond, shows deteriorating nerves amid confession delays and a looming preliminary trial.
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Winstel
Newport
Griffiths and the Board of Education Audit Scene
The text argues the Board of Education operates independently from other city controls, drafting its own tax levy and issuing warrants without City Auditor oversight. It notes Griffiths forged several city treasurers’ names, implying a method of peculation that exploits this unique municipal setup.
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No clear headline from fragment about board savings
The fragment notes that millikin's experts could provide services at a great saving to the board and to the city, but lacks decisive details or context to form a full news item.
Lancaster Boys' Industrial School ends year with deficit
The Lancaster Boys' Industrial School reports expenses for the year ending November 15 at 145 708 12 with receipts of 133 147 67 and a starting balance of 2 07743. Inmates totaled 1 267 and the per capita cost was 13671.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus, CO
Boys’ Industrial School
Lancaster
London financier beaten after mistaken wife pursuit at Albany theater
Gordon Fletcher Hewett, claiming to seek his wife Alice Pierce, attempted to abduct actress Mary Stebbins at Proctor's Theater Albany. The Market Gang intervened, rescuing Stebbins and beating Hewett, who was arrested after his claim fell apart. Stebbins filed a formal complaint. Hewett implicated Reginald Sidney Durrant in his travel.
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Commercial Tribune
Albany
Gordon Fletcher Hewett
London
Mary Stebbins
Tor’s
Hewett
America
England
Reginald Sidney Durrant
Howe & Hummel
Miss Stebbins
Policeman McAvoy
Dick Will Not Oppose Foraker For U S Senator
General Charles Dick, chairman of the Ohio Republican Committee, confirms he will not run for the United States Senate. He praises Senator Foraker and Senator Hanna, says his duty lies with his district, and will serve in Congress through his current term.
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Commercial Tribune
Cleveland
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Ohio Republican Committee
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American Loyal Republican League
John Houska
John J. Houska
United States
League
Ohio
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Senate
Congress
Cardinal Gibbons to Open Session with Prayer
Cardinal Gibbons has informed Southern Industrial Convention officers that he will attend and open the second day of their December session with prayer. He will arrive in New Orleans on December 4.
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Southern Industrial Convention
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