The Romance of an Insurance Office Fraud Unfolds in Gorlinton
A colonial mutiny tale frames a London insurance scam led by Dr. Westlake and Pierce Wharton. Wharton dies under faked illness, aWill shapes control for Mrs Wharton, and a web of life policies triggers a multi-jurisdictional pursuit across England, New York, and Europe. Westlake villains face trial. Wharton and Westlake receive long sentences. Lowndes learns the truth and mourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Pierce Wharton
Wharton
Dr. Westlake
Lowndes
Westlake
Slingsby
Garlington
Norfolk
Mrs. Wharton
Mark Westlake
Canova
Alice Wharton
Major Lowndes
Eestlake
Sottoce
Mason
Howerate
Meser
Mark
Charles Lowndes
Calcutta
Pierce ‘Wharton
Hindustan
Q. C
Bank of England
Sir Charles
Universal
United States
New York
Doggett
Wall Street
Dogrett
Old City
al Nee
the Universal
Webber
Gorlington
Dogcett
Cery
Star and Garter
Howgate
Home Secretary
Ted
Vari 5
Sims
Sr Rienk UK
Paris
London
Liverpool
Pierce
Lyup & E Mansion House
Toe
Andlagu
Mr. Webber
The
Harrow
Sir Carles
Her Majesty
Central Criminal Court
Harton
Dartmoor
Dews
Bournemouth
Broadmoor
Marcia
Restitution and scandal in a tangled insurance fraud case
Doggett discusses the Wharton Westlake fraud and restitution ethics. He notes Wharton could have restored the full amount and more, while Westlake might have fled under a false name, and reflects on how society rewards repentant sinners with leniency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcia
Doggett
Sir Charles
Wikinawa
Wharton
Westlake
Doggett’s
Pierce Wharton
Penryn Wendover
Sims
Wall Street
Wendo
Doctor Jacquet's Secret Featured Next Saturday
Clara E Belle, daughter of the affectionate Piiatetear General Gamat Seoraemand Epeaka of New York, appears in tomorrow's DigPaTCH, promoting restaurant methods alongside Doctor Jacquet's secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Jacquet’s
Clara E Belle
Piiatetear
Gamat Seoraemand Epeaka
New York
Trial Lists in Criminal Court with True Bills
The Commonwealth v William Welsh and others appears with a grand jury returning true bills. Names include William McAndrews Michael Higgins robbery William Madden F B Reynolds Jacob Metz larceny and receiving stolen goods A B Minch embezzlement W L Ralston fraudulently making and uttering a written instrument Charles Munroe felonious Wiliam sceaty way and agerattd fault and bai John Servi tiHom Mah neke James gers assault ana battery J F Venn misdemeanor J KR Mallett Thomas Welch adult oree Finey Guckert selling lottery Ah pee Diehl Nicholas Altmeye house koe Clark Jacob Sinaie rac ing a bawdy Charles Gent Charles in a id Alonzo Wirt Christ Herald Hose cons John Hoff man Alex Craig fake pretenses H Walter embezzlement W H Lewis misdemeanor Mary Welsh alias O Brien larceny and receiving stolen goods sere Ford larceny by bailee Thomas receiving stolen Alex Bovard Wazinsky aggravated assault and ba Caroline Measmer assault and battery W m alias Kit Carson cruelty to animals
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court
Commonwealth
William Welsh
Edward Dunning
James Craig
Mary Cain
Ida Plame
William McAndrews
Michael Higgins
William Madden
F. B. Reynolds
Jacob Metz
A. B. Minch
W. L. Ralston
Charles Munroe
Wiliam
Bai
John Servi
tiHom Mahneke
James Gers
J. F. Venn
J. KR. Mallett
Thomas Welch
Oree
Finey Guckert
Ah Pee Diehl
Nicholas Altmeye
Koe Clark
Clark
Jacob
Sinaie
Charles
Alonzo Wirt Christ
Herald
John Hoffman
Alex. Craig
H. Walter
W. H. Lewis
Mary Welsh
O'Brien
Sere Ford
Thomas
Alex. Bovard
Wazinsky
Caroline Measmer
W. m. Alias
Kit
Carson
Indian Fighting Frontier Ride Recalls Buffalo Bill
A Dispatch by Captain Charlen King recounts a vivid frontier encounter with Buffalo Bill, describing a daring raid and the soldiers' peril during the action in the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tos Rand
Cnn
Charlen ‘King
Buffalo Bill
Dress and Wrap Trimmings in New York Fashion
New York fashion leaders prescribe Persian bands and beaded trims for spring outfits. Rosenbaum & Co. offers a wide range of trimmings at 7 Fifth Avenue and Market Street locations. Also includes ceilings debate and misc ads for Nor throp & Co. and Boces & Brun products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rosenbaum & Co
Fifth Avenue
Market St
English Neckwear Display In Men’s Department
A display of English neckwear alternates in the men’s department inviting shoppers to visit Honne & Co. Penn Avenue Stores today. The event runs all day until nine in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honne & Co
Penn Avenue
Jos, Homwe & Co
Jos, Homme & Co
Local ads and shop notices from Penn Avenue stores
A collage of penn avenue retail pitches. Marvin’s cocoanut caramel msca roons and other dainties sell well with grocers urged to stock them. Watches jewelry and charms advertised with discounts, April 1 removal to 420 Smithfield. Mens and womens clothing and undergarments priced low for a Saturday sale. Real estate savings bank offers 4 percent on deposits at 401 Smithfield Street.
Acquittal for Christina Hoff in Lager Beer Case
Mrs Christina Hoff, a mother of four, was acquitted yesterday after a quick jury deliberation. Judge Magee noted it would be unfair to convict a poor widow on ambiguous labels and testimony about a boarder’s whisky. Spectators tipped her with small cash gifts as she left the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Wharton
Mark
Cow
Little Marcia
Alice
Mrs. Wharton
Harrow
Howgate
Westlake
Pierce Wharton
Arton
Gorlington
Mrs. m
Ie. Wharton
Norwich
Norfolk
Magee
Commonwealth
Porter
Becker
Germany
Mayes
Sheriff Seizes Mantels Shop and St Julien Brewery
The L H Smith mantels dealer on Sixth street was closed by the Sheriff yesterday under executions totaling $26,829.22 for multiple creditors. The St Julien Brewery in Allegheny, tied to John J O Reilly, was also seized with prior executions, reflecting broader financial distress in the brewing and supplies trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Smith
Sixth Street
L. G. McCauley
Maria E. Veech
Jane Sheppard
St. Julien Brewery
Allegheny
John J. O'Reilly
Schmidt
Luis U's
Wisward Frauen
Frauesheimn & Vilsack
S Tallon Beewery Company
Ae St. Julien Browe
Lines From Legal Quarters
Legal notices and civil actions listed include a non-suit against a George Sellers for false arrest and perjury. a suit against Michael Gardner. equity suits involving Moses A Michaels. a petition in the Orphans Court for trustees for Margaret Marshall missing for a year valued at $3,000. a trial involving Philip J. Ulrich against the city of Pittsburgh. an equity bill by Thomas James A and others against Ohio Connecting Railroad. a United States Court injunction in a case about a bottle stopper. a compulsory nonsuit in Sheriff McCandless suit. a charter for Pittsburg Fairport and Dock Co. filed. a sanity inquest declaring Mrs. Rachael Powell lunatic. a suit by Ella McTiernan against city for recoveries. a charter for Turtle Creek Valley Electric Light Co. filed. and various judgments and disputes over notes, attorney fees, and rights of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce Wharton
Penryn Wendover
Fifth Avenue
Satir Fiea
Doggett
Europe
States
Mr. Wendover
Liverpool
Gorlington
Mr. Webber
Universal
Reginald Levi
Mr. Levi
Damocles
Renniog
Wharton
Westlake
Scotland Yard
New York
Mansion House
Andi
Finless
France
Germany
Simis
Ostend
Berlin
Dr. Weate
Sims
Paris
Mark Westlake
Vienna
Drestlake
Inenae
Marseilles
Margaret Marshall
Philip J. Ulrich
Pittsburg
Ewing
Thomas
James A
Sarah Rand
Ann McFarnae
Ohio
Acheson
United States
Henry
Cnelstonene
McCandless
R. Setae
J. H
Ptm
Fairport and Pooh
Ad Aerate Eccines - Heponaid
Ona Donaldson
A E. Ander
Little
Walter D. Uptegraff
C. Wolfa
Jupge
S Tower
A. Fillman
Rose Hall
Joe Fillman
Socaer
Rose
Fillman
James M. Chadwick
Ee Penn Fuel Okes
Peon Fuel Cou
Philadelphia Company
Beere Oaer
Seon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pittsburg Dispatch
CNOW
J. Marspen Surcuirre
Beerse
Augustus William Webper
Universal Insurance Company
de Mentey
T Solleys
Shenge Cliffs
Corc
Mar
Doctor West
Ferf
T. A. Northrop & Co
Boces & Brun
Marvin
Boeas & Buut
Secret Society
McKee
Roxeman & Co.’s
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim
Smithfield Street
Cor
Fourth Avenue
Christina Hoff
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