Insurance Fraud Case in Columbia County Unfolds
A remarkable insurance fraud case emerges in Columbia County involving four conspirators including a postmaster and his wife. A falsified death claim for five thousand dollars on “Thomas B Adams” prompts an investigation by National Life Insurance Co and a Chicago home office inquiry as payments were made before fraud was uncovered.
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Little Rock
Ark
Columbia County
National Life Insurance Co
Thomas B. Adams
Adams
Chicago
Justice of the Peace
Eything
Home Office
Bnai Brith Delegates Open Four Day Southern Session
The Grand Lodge of Bnai B'rith Seventh District opens in Hot Springs Arkansas with about five hundred delegates from Arkansas Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Florida Tennessee and Oklahoma. President Isaac Schwartz is ill. J H Dannembaum will preside. Key topics include the White Slave Traffic report and plans for a national hospital costing seventy five thousand dollars. Nashville Tennessee vies for the next convention.
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Grand Lodge of
Seventh District
Eastman Hotel
Hot Springs
Ark
Grand Lodge
B'nai B'rith
Arkansas
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Florida
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Isaac Schwartz
Selma
Ala
J. H. Dannembaum
Houston
Tex
H. H. Meyers
United States Reservation
Atlanta (Ga
Board of Trustees
Board of Governors
Leo N. Levi Hospital Association
Washington, D. C
Touro Infirmary
New Orleans
Children’s Orphan Asylum
Old Folks’ Home
Nashville
Tenn
For Good Samaritan Home Donation Receipt Update
A previous record notes a donation received yesterday totaling 479.06 dollars for the Good Samaritan Home. The entry confirms receipt date and amount for bookkeeping.
Solicitors Drawn to Life Insurance Circulars in 19th Century Postmaster Residence
A historical note recalls a $5000 life insurance claim paid to a widow with two children. A favorable circular, once printed for solicitors, spurred others to use identical material for solicitation. Two years later another company’s solicitor reused one circular while staying at the postmaster’s home.
Joanoon 15 Successful Flight Gathers Two Rounds
The Joanoon 15 event saw two successful flights held on Saturday and yesterday. Organizers report steady participation and positive results across both sessions.
Aeroplane Flight Delights Monroe Crowd Despite Gale
Walter Johnson piloted the Thomas biplane at Forsythe Park in strong winds to show an aircraft in operation. Crowds applauded as he completed a graceful cross country flight, with more demonstrations planned by Thomas and the Progressive League. The Grand Lodge B'nai B'rith met in Hot Springs with plans for a $100,000 hospital, and Monroe representation included Leon Cohn and Theo Marx.
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Mr. Johnson
Johnson
Monroe
Grand Lodge B'nai B'rith
Hot Springs
Monroe Lodge
Messrs
Leon Cohn
Theo Marx
Investigating Alleged Plot After Dynamite Found
Authorities investigate an alleged plot after four hundred pounds of dynamite were found planted in a shed. The discovery prompted security sweeps and inquiries into possible suspects and motives.
Frame up claims by Western Federation of Miners over Los Angeles Times blast
In Indianapolis and Tiffany Ohio investigators pursue suspects in the Times building destruction case. Four hundred pounds of dynamite were found. John McNamara and J B McNamara with Ortie McManigall are held for California indictments. Writs seek union books as prosecutors probe union knowledge of the explosives and possible external involvement. Police and grand jury actions unfold across multiple states.
Manslaughter Case For Rube Dixon Set For Trial
District Court convened this morning with Judge Madison presiding. Rube Dixon faces manslaughter charges after a list of cases included Prof. Del Ray and Hal Wiley. Del Ray, out on a 2750 cash bond, did not appear and may have his bond forfeited. attorney requested a continuance.
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Madison
F. M. Odom
J. P. Parker, Jr
W. A. Myatt
T. M. Walker
del Ray
Cleo Colquitt
Rube Dixon
Weather Forecast Brief
Tonight and Tuesday generally fair with colder conditions. Lows drop toward the night and highs remain cooler during the day.
Moyer Defends McNamara Role In Times Bombing Case
Charles H. Moyer, president of the Western Federation of Miners, voices support for John McNamara of the Structural Iron Workers Union. He says the Los Angeles Times blast was a frameup and rejects dynamite at union headquarters as a practical error in the case.
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John McNamara
Structural Iron Workers Union
Los Angeles Times
Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Steubenberg
Idaho
McNamara
McNamara Arrested in Indy for Times Explosion Ties
Detective William J. Burns and Indiana officers arrested John J. McNamara international secretary of the Bridge and Structural Iron Workers Union of America in Indianapolis. Authorities say he was connected to the Los Angeles Times dynamiting and the Llewellyn Iron Works blast. Explosives were found in a barn rented by McNamara and in a basement storeroom of the union office. He was arraigned in Police Court and taken under guard to California.
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John McNamara
National Bridge and Structural Iron Workers Unions
J. B. McNamara
Bryce
Ortie MecNanigalin
California
Los Angeles Times
Structural Iron Workers Union
Rep
Justice of the Peace
Grand Jury
Baker
Hiland
Iron Workers Union
Indianapolis
Ind
William J. Burns
New York
John J. McNamara
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers’ Union of America
Llewellyn Iron Works
Los Angeles
McNamara
T. H. Jones
International
Union
Burns
Marshall
Collins
Association
American Central Life
James Housie
American Central Life Building
F. M. Ryan
Rescue Work Lecture by Rev J T Upchurch in Monroe
Arlington Texas leader of rescue work Rev J T Upchurch will speak at the Methodist church tomorrow afternoon at 3 oclock. He is well versed in rescue work and will be joined by girls from the Home of the Good Samaritan. Business men of Monroe and West Monroe are urged to attend. The public is invited.
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Upchurch
South
United States
Good Samaritan
Monroe
West Monroe
Shallenberger Named Agent for ARK-LA-Gulf Railroad
Mr. C. E. Shallenberger has been appointed agent for the Arkansas Louisiana and Gulf railroad at Hamburg Arkansas.
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C. E. Shallenberger
The
Arkansas, Louisiana and Gulf Railroad
Hamburg, Arkansas
Extended Armistice Agreed and Peace Envoys Named
A broad armistice agreement is announced and a panel of peace envoys will be appointed to oversee negotiations. The move signals a path toward formal diplomacy and a potential reduction in hostilities.
Peace talks drift in Mexico as armistice eyed
In El Paso on April 24 officials report a likely extension of the five day armistice signed by Gen. Madero and Gen. Navarro to enable peace envoys to be named. Telegraph lines across Mexico hinder negotiations while both sides express hope for a successful settlement. Most Americans with Madero plan to return home as fighting appears to end.
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el Paso
Texas
Juarez
Chihuahua
Francisco
Madero
Mexico City
Navarro
Senora Madero
Mexico
United States
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Joanoon
Pine Bluff
Walter Johnson
Sythe Park
Progressive League
Mr. Thomas
Thomas
Times Building
Tiffany
Ohio
Wim. J. Burns
Denver
Col
West- Mayer
Federation of Miners
Prof.” del Ray
Iron Workers’ Organization
J. T. Upchurch
Methodist Church
Big Rescue Home
Arlington, Texas
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