Master Forgers Tricks Exposed In Banking Fraud
A detailed look at how forgers operate to drain banks, highlighting the kingpin Harkins and the Mayer certified check scheme. The piece notes yearly losses of millions, bank defenses, and a nationwide alert broadcast to deter would be crooks.
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Deadhbad
Recher
A. Lewis, Jr
American Bankers Association Journal
Crimea
Lewis Waya
Bert
William Haollton Harkins
Harkton
Harkins
Harkin
Jin
Thaaters
Selsing
Harkine
Harkiga
Denk
Itte
F. Mayer
Lewis Saya
Ahd
Mayer
Opportunity in America reflects rise of banker William M Knox
An Irish immigrant who rose from office boy to head the Bowery Savings Bank and president of the American Bankers Association, William M Knox embodies the democracy of opportunity in capitalist America. He attended public schools and built a career in finance, illustrating a rags to riches narrative valued by the era.
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United States
American Bankers Association
Bowery Savings Bank
New York City
Thia Slection
Wiliam HM
Straight Talks With Aunt Emmy
Helen laments a hospital donation check went to cash by anyone. Aunt Emmy explains why checks must be made payable to a specific payee to prevent loss. She warns Helen to write the name clearly and avoid bearing or cash payable, or risk theft or misuse of funds.
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Bromy
Helen
Emmy
Bonnet
Ateal
Halen
Aunt Jimmy
Anns B. Ayman
Government Does Not Own Reserve Banks
The discussion of Federal Reserve banks often labels them government banks, but they are not government owned. They are private corporations chartered by Congress and owned by member banks, with government stock none. Control rests largely with member banks, two thirds of directors elected by them, one third by the government to represent public interests. they act as agents under government instructions.
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Federal Reserve Banks
Government Bank
Congress
Banka
Federal Reserve Bank
Ft Te Irae
Federel Réserve Banks
American Bankers Association Journal
Blended Strawberry Unearths Fortunes Family Feud Ends
John Hilton and Henry Price argue over a single plant bred by Bergback that bears frostproof fruit. Minna Hilton reveals the strawberry jam hides the truth and a fortune, prompting a tense tea reunion where forgiveness and a quiet future are agreed upon.
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Western Newspaper Union
Oun Hilton
John
John Hiltom
Bergback
Crousinga
Jontan Bergback
John Hifton
Minna
Minna Hilton
Bill
Foglen
Henry Price
Joho
Jatin
Jobo
Cain
Price
Joan
Minne
Rat
Minow
Irice
Johnny
Join Hilton
Hemy Price
Miona
Henry Brice
Toho
Fleury
Survivor recalls Civil War blast in Washington lab
Washington survivor Hosea J. Moulton recounts the June 17, 1864 explosion at the government arsenal branch laboratory that destroyed the building and killed two girls and other workers. He describes flames, rockets, a rescue, and his later life as a lawyer known as Judge Moulton.
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Washington
Government Arsenal
Hosea J. Moulton
Moulton
Tara
Arsenal
Qint
Mr. Maniton
Gouttcard
N. J
Brannon Go Homes to Live To
Brannon Go announces new housing plan framed as homes to live in rather than for sale. City officials consider the proposal as a step toward affordable family housing and neighborhood stability.
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Brannon
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