Smithville Bank Closed as Cashier Charged with Falsifying Accounts
The Bank of Smithville in Ritchie county, W Va, was closed by a state examiner. Cashier George C Clammer is under arrest on charges of falsifying bank records with an alleged shortage of about 31 000 dollars. He waived examination and posted 2000 dollars bond. Overdrafts in large amounts are blamed for the deficit. In Birmingham Alabama the city council banned futures brokerage houses after October 1 prompted by the First National Bank of Birmingham defalcation. In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania Assumption Day halted coal region operations with over 15 000 workers idle.
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Smithville
W. Va
Parkersburg
bank of
Ritchie county
George C
Birmingham
Ala
city connect
First National Bank of Birmingham
Wilkes-Barre
Wyoming
Carnival of Crime Rages Across Polish Cities
At a signal, revolutionists ignite a wave of bomb and pistol attacks on police and troops across Poland, Samara, Kiev, Yalta, and beyond. In Warsaw, Lodz, Radom, and other towns, officials report multiple deaths and injuries, with martial law imposed on the Parametral rail line between Somata and Zlatoust amid escalating aggression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Poland
Samara
Uris
Yalta
Kiev
Chita
Gorotuchenko
Wuarkaw
Wolsk
Warsaw
Lodz
wilt Oba
palter
Radom
Viotsloagh
Plath
So mata
Zlatoust
Ufa
Murders and Unrest Across Cities Reported Aug 16
Police find Mrs Happle murdered in Hell Gate with her head wedged in a chair rung. Reports from Colorado Springs praise eight hour day efforts and union arbitration. Whiteside Mo sees racial violence driving negro residents from Litexa. Detroit reports fatal boiler explosion at Mohney distillery injuring two. Navy recommends dismissal of Midshipman George W Struble from Oregon for misconduct.
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Wilkes-Barre
Daniel Happle
Hell Gate
Colorado Springs
Colo
executive council
wisdor
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Frederick Drlacoll
Detroit
Mich
Three Rivers
William Mohney
Mr. Mohney
Roy
Washington
Adimire
Bands
naval academy
George W. Struble
Strieble
Oregon
G A R Veterans March Turns Fatal In Minneapolis Parade
In Minneapolis on August 16 the Grand Army of the Republic parade featured long lines and decorated floats. Illinoi s Wisconsin Tennessee Ohio New York led state contingents as others followed. Thomas A. Martin, senior vice commander, collapsed and died en route to hospital. Colonel Charles W Koeing, ex commander of the Department of Louisiana and Minnesota, succumbed to heat after leading his division. Totals include five deaths, eight injured and 44 prostrations.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
Illnois
owo
Wisconsin Tennsylvania
Ohio
New York
tates
Thomas A. Martin
Department of the Potomac
treasury department
Washington
Charles W. Koeing
New Orleans
Bargain Day Rush Sees Dozens Faint at Store in St Joseph
In St Joseph on August 16 a department store bargain day crowd left many women fainting from the heat. Police briefly ordered a storefront clearing but reversed after officers on duty managed the scene. Most evacuees could return home without medical care except Mrs Welland who was fatally injured.
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St. Joseph
Susan Weiland
Welland
Fatal Quarry Accident and Rescue Attempt
In Delta, York County, William Hams, 60, died after a falling boulder struck him at WA Mclaughlin quarry. Williamson Seaman and Antonio Angelo were injured while aiding the rescue, likely to recover. Hams survived by a wife and several children.
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York
WA. Mclaughlin
Delta
William twit Hams
Solomon Seaman
Antonio Angelo
Williams
Trolley War Ends With Plan To Rebate Ten Cent Fares
The Brooklyn Rapids Transit faces patrons who resisted a five cent fare to Coney Island after a Supreme Court ruling by Justice Gaynor. The company proposes rebate receipts for ten cent fares, with five cents refunded if the appellate court supports Gaynor’s decision on the lower fare. If not, the receipts become void.
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Coney
New York
Augus
Brooklyn Rapids Transit company
Supreme Court
Gaynor
Coney Island
Itla
Brooklyn tratey roads
McGowan
court o appeals
Brooklyn Rapid Tranal
Fatal Buffalo Fire Claims Captain and Sailmaker
A blaze at the Buffalo waterfront near Mass Street destroyed the Buffalo Ship Chandlery and Supply company building on 11 10 Mary Street. Captain James Robinson died in the flames and sailmaker Charles Johnson was fatally burned. several others escaped as flames trapped crews. Insurance loss estimated at 75 000 dollars.
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Water Front
Buffalo
James Robinson
Charles Johnson
Mass Street
Mary street
Buffalo Ship Chandlery and Supply company
Johnson
Lynchings Must Stop Governor Orders Troops to Fire on Mobs
North Carolina Governor Glenn vows to use militia to deter lynching and instructs sheriffs to fire if attacked, aiming to end recent mob violence including Salisbury incident. Also notes San Francisco labor plea echoed after skilled Australian workers arrive and YMCA building fund nears completion with $400,000 raised toward a $1,000,000 goal.
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North Carolina
N. C
North Tocelina
Glenn
tos rowt
aher
Salisbury
Frisco
San Francisco
San Francisca
Pacific ocean
Australia
Young Men's Christian Association
Fugitive Banker Stensland Believed Seen In Pittsburg Train
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank president Paul O Stensland, a fugitive, was spotted aboard a train at Valon station by Oscar Holmer a former friend. Stensland denied guilt and urged not to be exposed as he discussed his troubles and travel to Canada and Rochester. Police report a valise containing a notebook detailing extradition arrangements with Honduras India and Canada.
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Pittaburg
Paul
Stenstand
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank of Chicago
Pittsburg
Stensland
Valon
Oscar Holmer
machanteau
Holmer
frien
Canada
Soda Point
Rochester
Buffalo
Chicago
Provident Stenslane
United States
Honduras
India
Interstate Telephone property sold in foreclosure auction
The Interstate Telephone company and local systems in Trenton Bridgeton Vineland and Millville were sold by court order in foreclosure for 575000. William Hancock acting for the bondholders reorganization committee purchased the property and plans to raise additional capital to complete the system now partly installed in Elizabeth and Paterson.
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Interstate System
Trenton
N. J
Interstate Telephone company
Trenton Bridgeton
Vineland
Millville
court of chancery
William Hancock
Robert E. Wright
Allentown
Elizabeth
Paterson
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EAST PATRICK STREET
CLARKE PLACE
HARRY W. BOWERS
BALTIMORE & OHIO
BALTIMORE
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Wils
DEVILBISS & URNER
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ALBAUGH
Market Street
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POWHATAN COLLEGE
ORANLEN TOWE
Nowbro
Newbro
GEORGE L. CRAMER & SON
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Van Cane
Walkersville
Woodsboro
Central National Bank
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L. M. NIXDORF, Jr
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Dover
J. A. Williamson
Feaderick
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Oceans Grove
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Long Branch
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Oceen Grove
m. WUUD
GEO. W. BOYD
Gan
ATLANTIC CITY
Cape May
Sea Isle City
Ocean City
Rehoboth
Del
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MARKEY'S
Graaf
Johnston Corn Harvester
Fairy guaran
Whiteside
Sitexa
James Edleman
Alton
Edwin Pearl
Mr. Pear
ARCHDUKE KARL FRANZ JOSEF
Austria
Holy Roman Empire
Franz Ferdinand
Frane Ferdinand
Karl Franz
Otto
Francia
Joseph II
Cayor
ily son
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Anderson, D. C
Shiloh church
Anderson
oacer
Kilmols Tunnel company
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Paul Stenstand
Saly
TELEPHONE COMPANY
Hattiesburg
Mills
Charles Williams
Saliabury Beach
Mass
Newburyport
George Manning
Herbert
George Watson
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McKeenpost
Manning
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Wattom
Harrieburg
Berry
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