Embezzlement Shocks Akron Bank Then Cashier's Death
In Akron Ohio on October 31 1923 the Dollar Savings Bank reported a $38000 shortage after cashier Fred A Baron killed himself. Joseph Dangel was named receiver as directors and the clearing house investigate the loss. Bank bond coverage was $20000 and overdrafts totaled $18000 with $6000 already recovered. Depositors are expected to be made whole.
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Akron
Joseph Dangel
Dollar Savings Bank
Fred A. Baron
Directors and Clearing House Association
Fred. A. Boron
Washington heirs plan claim to Miami river land near Cincinnati
Heirs of George Washington will press a government claim for land on the Miami river opposite Ferris fishing camp extending into Clermont county. Cincinnati attorney John Nichols and Judge Frank Davis report the title clear. Washington kinfolk may appeal to the federal government. Colonel Robert E. Lee formerly served as executor of Washingtons estate, linking the Virginia court action to the property gift.
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Cincinnati
George Washington
United States
Miami River
Ferris
Clermont County
John Nichols
Frank Davis
Batavia
Washington
Sam
Robert E. Lee
Fairfax
Martha Washington
Virginia
Congress
Continental Army
General Washington
Odd Fellows Dedicate New Wings at Springfield Home
In a ceremony before thousands from across Ohio, the Odd Fellows dedicated two new wings at their Springfield home. A grand parade preceded the dedication, led by Grand Marshal Charles F. Miller, with uniformed companies from Columbus Toledo Cincinnati Dayton Cleveland and other cities joining in the procession.
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Springfield
Ohio
Odd Fellows
Charles F. Miller
Columbus
Toledo
Cincinnati
Dayton
Cleveland
Market Strong Amid Restored Public Confidence In New York
The market shows restored public confidence with diminished interest in the financial situation and steady fluctuations similar to ordinary times. Overall, the stock market remains very strong as it readjusts to a normal basis.
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New York
Death of John Mooney Follows Starvation in North Carolina
John Mooney a wealthy land owner of Stuttsman county died from starvation and exposure near an unfrequented road. Found with 15000 in bank deposit certificates in his thread bare clothing, he spent last winter in a room over a store and claimed food cost him under ten cents a day. He was about 65 years old.
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Jamestown
N. C
John Mooney
Stuttsman County
Moony
Battle in southern Utah leaves three dead
Washington dispatch reports a clash between United States soldiers and Navajo Indians in southern Utah several days ago. Three people were killed and a number wounded, believed to be Indians. Ten Indians were arrested. further trouble is not expected, per a telegram from Superintendent Shelton of the San Juan agency.
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Washington
United States
Utah
Indian Bureau
Shelton
San Juan
Democratic Candidates for Board of Education Protest Poster
Voters are instructed to identify and mark Democratic nominees for the Board of Education on a mixed ticket. The notice emphasizes selecting the three Democratic candidates, noting all party lines are intermingled without clear marks.
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Board of Education
Federal Charter Sought For Trust Companies
President Roosevelt plans to ask Congress for a federal charter for trust companies with support from Secretary Cortelyou and Comptroller Ridgely. He argues for tighter inspection akin to national banks, citing Knickerbocker Trust Co failure as a catalyst for White House consideration. Administration officials worry current lack of federal oversight may harm public welfare.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Congress
Cortelyou
Ridgely
Knickerbocker Trust Co
White House
Free trade debate gains Philippine press support
Manila newspapers call for free trade with the United States as tariff reforms shift from opposition to endorsement. They argue tariffs previously tied the Philippines too closely to the U S and threatened eventual independence.
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Manila
United States
Philippines
Telegraphers strike ends in Norfolk area
The commercial telegraphers strike at Norfolk Portsmouth and the Jamestown exposition was declared off. Strikers who lacked railroad or other positions returned to work today or will resume their keys Friday.
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Norfolk
Portsmouth
Blaze at State and Quincy Ends in Huge Loss
Fire in Chicago caused $500,000 damage to a five story Hol den Shoe Co building at State and Quincy. Seven firemen were overcome by smoke during the blaze on Oct 31.
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Chicago
State and
Quincy Streets
Holden Shoe Co
Schulz Taken Home After Illness
Charles Schulz was taken to his home at 218 Owen Street this morning due to illness.
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Charles Schulz
Owen Street
Burial Associations May Have To Go
Columbus October 31 legislative committee reviewing insurance laws moves to repeal acts governing burial associations and bar such groups from Ohio. The panel also backs a tax treatment bill for domestic insurers as a liability and proposes rules separating participating and nonparticipating life business. Amendments would allow withholding renewal dividends until term end if policies lapse.
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Columbus
General Assembly
Ohio
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Cincinnati
Death of Martha Cook in Dayton raises old crime links
Mrs Martha Cook aged about 47 was found dead in her Baton avenue rooms by her son William Cook and grandson Howard Shafer. The case touches Rose Shafer, her daughter and an inmate at the penitentiary for a hold up, and links to Charles Summel and the Shide murder as well as other imprisoned sons.
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Democrat Sun
Dayton
Martha Cook
Baton Avenue
Stupp
William Cook
Howard Shafer
Joseph Shide
Rose Shafer
Mrs. Cook
Deaths and Injuries in Chicago Fall Under Grim Counts
Chicago reports 308 violent deaths in the first nine months of 1907, including 102 homicides. Over 7,000 injuries are noted, with rail and transportation accidents leading to many deaths and injuries. City Statistician Grosser provides a tabulated breakdown, though records are incomplete.
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Chicago
Oet
Grosser
Haces Ee Weks Rivest Oom
Aotomontoe Chinecacss
Police and Health Departments
Pioneer settler Jacob Mustard dies at 97 in Lafayette
Lafayette Indiana October 31 76 year voting record preserved with Jacob Mustard a pioneer of the region dying at his daughter's home at age 97. He never missed a presidential vote and walked several blocks to the polls at the last election. Born in Ohio in 1810 he moved to the county in 1828 and farmed daily until age 90. He never fell ill his death attributed to old age.
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Lafayette
Ind
Jacob Mustard
Indiana
Pike County
Ohio
Publicity to Attend Weddings at Little Church Around the Corner
Rev Dr George Houghton rector of the Little Church Around the Corner in New York announces that publicity will attend all marriages officiated there. He urges bans be published beforehand to allow others with legitimate objections to appear and prevent hasty or secret unions.
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New York
Raymond Hitchcock
Europe
Fiora’ Zabelie
Whiteheock
Henry W. Savage
Hitchcock
Flanders
Wallace Beery
Gretna Green
George ©. Houghton
Panama Canal Locks to be Widened
The navy department has chosen a width of 110 feet for the locks of the Panama canal. This width is ten feet wider than the plans the commission is currently evaluating.
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Panama Canal
Washingtonn
Navy Department
Baby Son Born to Mrs. Harrison De Vore
A baby boy was born to Mrs. Harrison De Vore. The birth notice records the new arrival but provides no additional details.
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Harrison de Vore
Helen Day to Marry Professor in Edinburgh Match
Engagement announced in New York for Helen Huntington Day daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas C Day of Indianapolis to Prof James Young Simpson eldest son of Sir Alexander and Lady Simpson of Edinburgh.
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New York
Helen Huntington Day
Thomas C. Day
Indianapolis
James Young Simpson
Edinburgh
Simpson
Alexander
Lady Simpson
Chicago Police Fear Big Crooks Halting Arrests
Mayor Busse confronted Captain P D OBrien over police inaction against Chicago s powerful criminals. OBrien said arresting top crooks would cost him his job due to political pull. The mayor warned of a department upheaval as fear pervades the force.
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Chicago
Busse
P. D. O’brien
O’brien
Bussee
Robbery at Maysville Fair Grounds by Three Thieves
Three men robbed operator J. D. Darnall at the C O railroad tower near the fair grounds in Maysville Kentucky between 12 and 1 am. They chloroformed him, stole $10 and his gold watch then fled aboard a freight train. Police alerted Newport and Covington seeking suspects described as shaved heavy men in grey and dark suits and various hats.
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Maysville
O.i
Fair Grounds
J. D. Darnall
Police Department
Mrs Field Falls Breaking Ribs Near Stockton
Mrs A M Field age 69 of near Stockton, mother in law of Dr W S Reed and J A Slade, fell while cleaning a window Thursday morning. A box she stood on tipped, throwing her backward onto the box and breaking three ribs on her right side. She is bedbound and in much pain.
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A. M. Field
Stockton
W. S. Reed
J. A. Slade
Texas anti prohibitionists seek vote turnout in state campaign
Fifty five leaders of the Texas anti prohibitionists met in Dallas and issued an address to the people of the state. They claim the leaders of the prohibitionists and local optionists in the Democratic party have united to push a state wide campaign next year for a prohibition amendment. The address urges voters to pay poll taxes qualify as voters and defeat the new movement.
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Dallas
Texas
Democratic Party of
Sessions and Co. Seeks Dissolution in Columbus Firm
The brokerage firm Sessions and Co. filed a petition to dissolve. Liabilities are about 200000 dollars while assets total around 170000 dollars, with Columbus, Ohio noted on October 31.
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Columbus
Ohio
Sessions and Co
Four Die From Wood Alcohol Poisoning Near Mariocopa
Four unidentified men were found dead by a railroad track walker in Mariopopa Tucson area. Investigation indicates death due to drinking wood alcohol stolen from a boxcar.
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Tucson
Ariz
Oet
Maricopa
Skates On Tonight at the Coliseum
Follow the buneh and get your skates on at the Coliseum tonight turning on a fast weekend program with local skaters and fans gathering for an inline show.
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the Coliseum
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