Indictments Against Persch and Adams in Eclipse Affair
New York authorities charge A. D. Adams of Boston and Donald L. Persch with grand larceny in the Eclipse Oil deal and Windsor Trust loan. The Aug. 4 collateral swap involved 100,000 Eclipse shares lent against 7,000 dollars. Adams, a wealthy moneylender, allegedly used unlisted securities to back loans and profit from market moves. The Windsor Trust investigation continues with subpoenas to L. J. Field & Company for books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. D. &. Adams
Boston
New York County Grand Jury
Donald L. Perseh
Adame
Windsor Trust Company
Alams
Persch
Cram
Milliken & Company
Broadway
Eclipsc Oil
Henry PF. Risbrough
Philadelphia
Millken & Company
Equitable
Adams
Eclipse Oil
Henry FP. Risbroug
L. J. Field & Company
Field
Field & Company
Adams Joan
Ohio Copper Company
Heinze
Heinzes
Adama
L. J. Piod & Company
Grand
Den
Duces Tecum
L. J. Field
Plaid Accused of Handling Windsor Trust Proceeds
Scrambled OCR text alleges that 210000 from Windsor Trust proceeds went to Mr Plaid and that Field claimed the funds were only held for safekeeping. The fragment hints at Sherwood involvement and disputed ownership of the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerd
Windsor Trust Company
Plaid
Pield
Sherwood
Robbed Pair Fired House In West Pittston Incident
Clarence Berlow heard burglars in his bedroom and was beaten, bound, and tied with his wife and child. The intruders robbed the house and a store of 265 dollars, then set fire to kerosene on the floor before escaping as flames spread. Firemen rescued the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlew
Lawson's Bid Is Declined at Beverly Match
In Beverly Massachusetts on August 17 the President and Mr. Hammond played their fourth doubles match with W J Boardman and Gen Adelbert Ames. Taft and his father won to tie the series two to two. A potential four out of seven rubber looms if the President loses next time. He lunched at Gloucester with Prof. Lewis More and Mrs More then toured Topsfield and dined at Manchester. Lawson's invitation to Marshfield fair Aug 26 failed to tempt the President from Beverly. Conference dates with Meyer and Wickersham not fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Mass
Mr. Hammond
W. J. Boardman
Adelbert Ames
Taft
Essex
Joses
Gloucester
Lewis More
Meyer
Wickersham
Centreville Tenn Circuits Eyes Attorney General Race
Centerville politics rumor swirls around a likely challenge to Attorney General Job Garner. Douglas T Bates, urged by influential Democrats across the circuit, may enter the race. Bates backed Carmack supporters in the governor’s primary and then supported the Dem ticket. Possible circuit judge opposition from Judge Holding and other nominees are discussed as tangible developments loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centreville
Tenn
Douglas T. Bates
Job Garner
Carmack
Bates
T He Wietor
Judge Holding
Lawrence County
Giles
Normal School Location Proposal Lands Before State Board
A long form agreement from Tennessee county and city officials proposes locating a state normal school in a town or county seat. It pledges bonds and cash by the county, town, and state, to buy site and erect buildings, with approvals to be recorded by the State Comptroller once the Board accepts the proposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgrete
State Normal Schools
State Normal School
Couty
State Board of Education
Heagere Ben Cenenee Rees Soco
Covesess
Sees
State of
Tennessee
Anne Ees Nee Res Aio
Borem
Wand
Tennessee Soa
State
Rene
Breeis
Tennessee Normal School
Countey
Fair Opens at Winchester Franklin County Fair in Winchester Tenn
Franklin County Fair opened today in Winchester Tennessee. The town is full of strangers and the shows, concessions, and racing are in full blast. More race horses arrive daily with many from the grand circuit aiming for fast times. An ostrich race is featured daily and top pacers compete in the 2:20 class. Agricultural exhibits rival prior prizes, with strong county participation and Nashville visitors expected. Subscriptions urged for The Hersid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Tenn
Franklin County
Nashville
Memphis
Une
Special Session Cost Half Million
Washington August 14 the extraordinary session of Congress finished a tariff revision costing about 500000 to the American people statisticians estimate mileage accounts for 154000 in the House and 47000 in the Senate extra pay for employes around 150000 and specialized staff salaries add to the total the Government Printing Office cost for prints and hearings is expected to be large
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Capitol
House
Senate
Government Printing Office
Japanese Ambassador Leaves U S for New Post
Seattle Aug 17 The Japanese Ambassador to the United States Haron Takahira will not return to this country but become Minister of Foreign Affairs. Yasuga Uchida, currently Ambassador to Austria, is named his successor. Baron Takahira sails today on the Tanka Maru. At a farewell Japanese dinner in a Buddhist temple he said Americans and Japanese share responsibility for the mood between nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Haron Takahira
United States
Yasuga Uchida
Austria
Baron Takahira
Japan
Mason Fruit Jars Headquarter Sales Pitch
Marketing snippet asserts Mason Fruit Jars as headquarters and promotes celebrated Machineade Jers packed in a dozen per box with prices listed as pts serence pints and quarts ves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Fruit
Attorney General offers $50 reward for white only liquor sales
Nashville Aug 16 Jefferson McCain attorney general offers to pay $50 from his own pocket for the first proof of a legal sale of intoxicating liquor by a white man in Davidson county after August 14 and before the opening of the September criminal court. The reward is paid on final conviction and applies only to white violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Jeff McCarn
Criminal Court
McCain
Grand Jury
Celliquor
Davidson County
The Secret of Long Life with Electric Bitters
A French scientist claims a blood based method for longevity while Electric Bitters boast life extension benefits. Claims of purification enrichment and nerve revitalization are supported by a testimonial from W. M. Sherman of Cushing Maine who says the remedy cured kidney trouble. 50c at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Sherman
Cushing
Bank Examiners Must Shift In New York District
Washington Aug 13 Lawrence O Murray Comptroller of the currency begins shifting national bank examiners as he warned in lectures last Spring He said failure to perform duties could mean removal and transfers to new assignments might come for more efficient service Officials had no knowledge of New York conditions necessitating a new staff move
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lawrence
O. Murray
Murray
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lawson
Joe Garner
Nashville, Tenn
Tennes
Dobbins& Ewing
West 7Th Street
Columbi F
Ves
Tio
Suse
Maury County
Dow
Yessis
Blue Grass
Dobbins&Ewing
Jeff M'Carn
Comptoller Murray
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!