Robberies at Richmond Post Office Vault Stun City
A vault at the Richmond post office where W McKim Marriott stores stamps and cash was robbed in a bold daylight operation. About 1 million 2 cent stamps and $160 in cash were taken with a chisel and simple manipulation of vault doors. Police identify a gang led by Cunningham or Fay with a long criminal record, including high profile heists and prison escapes. Rewards exceed $350,000 as investigators pursue the principal suspect across multiple states and nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
W. McKim Marriott
Virginia
Cunningham
Chicago
Fay
Frederick Cunningham
London
Frank Chester
Frank Peabody
Uum
United Epee
England
Alexander Smith
J. W. Campbell
J. A. Cummings
United States
Dun-ningham
Eddie Fay
New York
United States Revenue Office
Chicago Post
McCafferty
Los Angeles
Cal
San Diego
Peoria
Til
Inter
Thomas Brien
Superior
Wis
Madison
Seneca
Pope
Ind
Charles Dennison
Inspector McCafferty
Krenatest
Robbers Caught After a Battle at Richmond Post Office
Robbers who battled guards were captured after a clash at the Richmond post office vault. They fled to New York City but were tracked down by authorities and detained. A tense confrontation ended with their arrest and seizure of stolen mail and tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
New York City
RUNKS ARE FOUND and Reward for Capture Issued
New York special report notes a theft by a desperate criminal described as the most desperate in the world. Detectives who effected capture may receive a reward of fifty thousand dollars. The article details the pursuit and unidentified suspect.
Postoffice Stamps Swindle Baffles Detectives in New York
Detectives traced three suspects in a Richmond stamp and cash theft case. Frank Chester alias Charles J Adams and Fred Cunningham were captured after a long stakeout. a third man escaped toward Vanderbilt Avenue but was later pursued. Trunks shipped to Philadelphia Washington and Hagerstown linked the gang to a hotel Avon and a ferry house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Chester
Charles J. Adams
Charles Hatfield
Buffalo
Fred Cunningham
Chester
Post Office
Vanderbilt Avenue
New York Central
Richmond
Voggemen
Postofice
Frank R. Barclay
James B. Robernson
John C. Koons
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
Philadelphia
Hagerstown
New York
Deay
Secret Service
Avon
Grand Central
Cunningham
Mystery of Proposed trolley line between Platta and Washington
William Whitner of the Goulds explains the survey for a line tying Norfolk and Richmond. Local property owners seek improved facilities and influential help from the Goulds, who may consider new railway proposals as Southern investments please them. The Richmond and Washington surveyors crossed the Potomac to inspect a route near the Virginia line. Poets in lyre sing of spring while lovers vow and merchants face numerous bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Platta
William Whitner
Goulds
Norfolk
Richmond
Frank
Mies
Helen Gould
Gould
Virginia
Washington
Potomac
Tobacco crop outlook and regional sales in Virginia and North Carolina
Tobacco warehousemen in Virginia and North Carolina report limited remaining sun cured stock. Richmond deliveries near 100100 pounds and burley around 150000 pounds, with sun cured stock not exceeding 1250000 pounds remaining. Lynchburg sales fell to 400,300 pounds last week as prices in all grades held steady amid steady demand. Petersburg bids maintain prices on fine dark wrappers with weekly sales around 21,285 pounds. South Boston leaf sales total about 265000 pounds for the week with strong demand and aggregate 17,250,000 pounds to date and an expected 1,000,000 more sales before season end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Lynchburg
Petersburg
Boston
Stole $20 688 From Uncle Sam in 1857 Richmond Robbery
A Richmond theft resembling a U S customs heist of October 2 1857 left $20688 missing from a three story government building at Fifteenth and Cary Streets The loot split into 15000 in 20 gold pieces and 6688 in 5 pieces The robbers left a mallet and chisel bearing Peter Vandevelte’s name Arrests followed as investigators traced the scheme through Elim Wheeler alias Pulling William J Somerville and others The case hinged on a Washington detec tion lead and a turnover arrangement with the Treasury officer resulting in a partial recovery of the stolen coins
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Uncle Sam
Custom House
Fifteenth and Cary Streets
William M. Harrison
Peter Vandevelte
Belgium
John W. Davies
Vandevelte
Davies
Elim Wheeler
Washington
William J. Somerville
City
Powhatan House
Ford's
Richmond, Frederick
Treasury
Prisoner Pulling Executed, Somerville Gets Three Years
In a circuit court case Judge Meredith presided as Pulling was found guilty and sentenced to eight years in the penitentiary, dying in prison. Somerville also convicted but received three years. The crime occurred on a Sunday and was not discovered until the next morning.
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Rascal
Petersburg
Palling
Meredith
W. W. Crump
John H. Gilmer
Pulling
Somerville
Chauffeur Unharmed When Car Tank Explodes
Frederick Berg, chauffeur for Arthur D. Brandeis of 14 West Fifty-fourth Street, was blown from the automobile and far from the flaming wreck during a gasoline-tank explosion after returning to the Co operative Garage on West Fifteenth Street. The car burned to wreckage but no one in the garage or building was hurt. The touring car, bought by Brandeis last September for $6,000, was destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frederick Berg
Arthur D. Brandeis
West Fifty-fourth Street
Wright plane falls near Montgomery practice grounds
The Wright brothers aeroplane failed from a height of 100 feet at the Montgomery practice grounds. Orville Wright was piloting and escaped injury as the machine landed on soft, plowed ground without damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ula
Wright Brothers
Neur
Orville Wright
Hippo Wanders Into New York Show by Mistake
A two to three ton hippopotamus found Sunday at Madison Square Garden after a four day search by Chicago handlers. The hippo, destined for Ringling Bros in Chicago, was mistakenly shipped to Barnum & Bailey. No one can explain how it ended up on Broadway.
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New York
Chicago
Madison Square Garden
Madison Avenue
Twenty-sixth Street
Broadway
John Patterson
Barnum & Bailey
Nairobi
Ringling Bros
Bridegroom 76 Denies Wife Left Him in Newburg
William J. Ashley aged seventy six married to Mrs Bessie Carye was left by his wife on Saturday though he claims no estrangement They say he urged her not to go and he jokes that she left to seek a divorce Ashley is worth about 100000 but he does not handle his money His committee John H Quinlan pays 100 monthly for his maintenance and issues orders to stores Ashley boards with John Harris an express driver
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburg
N. Y
William J. Ashley
Bessie Carye
Sochain
Ashley
John H. Quinlan
Quinlan
John Harris
Marria
Katerine
Jack
Katherine
Jack Kingsley
Bacherouy
Reginald
Mr. Heming
Heming
Bill
Katha
Miners Strike Threat Looms Over Midwest Mines
About 75,000 miners in Indiana, Illinois, and Pennsylvania announce possible strike action at 7080 NMnois con mines in Chicago if no wage settlement by April 1. Operators refuse raises citing economic limits while a joint wage scale committee meets in Chicago to seek a deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Unclear Egypt Protest Moves Linked to Roosevelt
Fragmentary report notes unrest and criticism of methods amid a student body in Cairo. Mentions Roosevelt and Boutros Pasha in a context of censorship and political tension during a period of upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Dore Roosevelt
Egypt
Alist
Boutres Pasha
Barringer May Not Be Ousted At Virginia Tech Hearing
Blacksburg Va Special The Board of Visitors of Virginia Polytechnic Institute will convene in Richmond on April 19 1910 to report on charges against President Paul L Barringer. Board delays decision seeking further consideration and reforms. A resolution for resignation failed 8 to 1. a three member committee to draft restitutions will present sentiment to a full board meeting in the State Capitol Richmond at 10 A M. Executive session planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksburg
Board of Visitors
Paul &. Barringer
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Barringer
Paul B. Barringer
L. D. Kline
R. J. Noel
Noel
J. M. Barker
L. E. Johnson
P. F. Clair
C. G. Kizer
J. D. Eggleston, Jr
H. M. Smith, Jr
J. S. Musgrave
Mr. Kline
Mr. Noel
J. &. Johnson
C. G. Kiser
State Board of Education
Richmond
Hymenial Garden Misunderstanding Ends In Laughter
Katherine and Jack Kingsley argue over a kiss that wakes a sleeping couple from a playful scene with Reginald the toddler as Bill Heming the Matchmaker explains the truth. The mistaken kiss becomes a humorous reveal as all share a lighthearted family moment.
Fifteen year old Walter Wolter in murder case trial
In New York a fifteen year old, Walter Wolter, stands indicted for first degree murder in Ruth Wheeler's death. A coroner's inquest quickly named him as slayer after a swift jury verdict. Kate Mueller, the victim's confidante, testified and drew sharp reactions as the case moved toward arraignment and trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alners Wolter Eed
Cremieas Court Ballont
Torney
Walter
M Queen
General Sessions
Kate Mueller
Ter
Witness
Priso
Edson
Albert Welter
Ruth Wheeler
Hiem
Ate Mueller
Corpus Delecti
Hrs
Philip O'Hanlon
Adelaide Wheeler
Els- Ruth
York
Holzauer
Littleas E Hein
Pearl
Adelaide
Whitman
Holzhauer
Frank Moss
Kosmans
Moss
Est
Grand Mo
Triad
Anould
Trafe
Ruther
Prohibition Stirs Debate on Race Death and Savings
Special dispatch from Chicago reports Governor Walter R Stubbs of Kansas arguing prohibition harms commerce and saves banks. He cited expert Kansas findings claiming prohibition causes race deaths by own action and damages the community’s financial health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chcago
Ill
Walter R. Stubbs
Kansas
Apd
Prohr
Stubbs
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Edgar Allan
Mewtcar
Righmon
Gould Line
North Carolina
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Orville Wright Falls
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Denles
Roosevelt
Martha CC. Sanford
Mr. Kingsley
Gehermed
Rath Wheeler
Star Veiro Ss
Ly Aum
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