Ponzi Found Guilty by Jury in Suffolk Superior Court
Boston February 1920 jury verdict found Charles Ponzi guilty on fourteen counts across four indictments totaling about $900 in losses. Judge Fiske raised bail from $2000 to $10000 and set bail conditions, with a motion for judgment due tomorrow. Investors who backed the Ponzi scheme testified to taking in millions on promised fabulous returns.
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Boston
MGA
Suffolk
Charles Ponzi
International Postal Return
Finander
Fiske
Ponds
Ponzal
Ormer “Financial
Seven Lifeboat Disaster Capsizes Near Coast
A Spanish steamer named Kueda capsized in heavy seas off the western shore after a storm. Lifesavers aboard the vessel were swept overboard or found dead in the rigging. The wind and waves remained violent as rescuers search for survivors and bodies among the wreckage.
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Lie
Jste
Rostielle
President Ebert Serious Incident Reported
An Associated press item notes a serious incident involving President Ebert last night. Initial reports describe him stooping and appearing distressed as details about his condition emerged.
Court Decree in Atlantic Case Reached in Portsmouth
City Salfeitor Sullivan announced a decree in the Atlantic case after a judgment by the United States Court in Shick. The settlement involves the land and a payment of 50,000 dollars to the government due to taxes on the Freeman's Point plant, easing the city of Portsmouth’s tax concerns and housing matters tied to the Housing Corporation.
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Sullivan
United” ‘States
Jaundar- Sood
Adelande
Portsmouth
Freeman's Poin
Sand
Housing’ Corporation
Believe Wood Coming Home
Associated Press notes belief that Wood intends to repeat actions. The fragment suggests homecoming or return stated by sources, with emphasis on intention and potential consequences referenced by the agency.
Arabian Tribesmen Kill 1000 in Mysterious NYC Murder
Police say four suspects in custody will be charged with the murder of an unidentified well dressed man shot as he fled. Taxi drivers recall the suspect fleeing from a nearby location and vanishing, with the killers returning to the body shortly after.
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Associated Areast
New York
Wahabi Invasion Fails To Dismay Transjordan
The Associated Press reports 10 000 Wahabi tribes crossed into Transjordan and attacked Amman. Transjordanian forces were surprised, many inhabitants wounded or killed, and Emir Abdullah’s rule under threat as Wahabi aim to dethrone the Hashimite leadership in the Arab lands.
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Associated Presa
Davicucus
Jewish Telegraph
Fel
Transjordania
Amman
Sultan’ Abn
Aoud
de Fener
Abdullah
Hashmibe
Indiana Senators Refuse to Return to State Legislature
An Associated Press report notes Indiana state senators refused to return to the legislature in Dayton. A name was served to Dayton for action, with two members instructed to return to the Indianapolis state house. Some senators including King and A may have been involved in earlier service attempts, as the morning proceedings unfolded.
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Associated Press
Dayton
Nis
Feb
Blanket
Jerome Brown
State House
Indianapolis
Paia
King
Bi A. Net
Slayer of Officer Report From Bassler Parish
A brief parish report outlines a slayer case involving an officer, with details from the Bassler parish office. The notice notes investigation steps and ongoing actions by local authorities.
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Bassler Parish
New Castle News Notes Preview Congregational Parsonage Session
A garbled New Castle page notes a Congregational parsonage event with social hour after a business session. Mentions visiting Miss Litlign Rankinandra Mande Johnson and family connections from Springfield and Cass Street, with references to a birth on an unspecified date.
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iFrederic Holland
Cass Street
Litlign Rankinandra
Mande
Johnson
Pest
Veterans Guests of Relief Corps Event
Veterans and members of the Relief Corps gathered for a formal event with speeches and honors. The program highlighted veteran support activities, with plans for future charity drives and community outreach led by local leaders.
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Veterans Guests OF Relief. Corps
Prof Miner at Rotary Club
Prof George W Miner of Westfield Massachusetts addressed the Rotary Club at the Hotel Rockington today. His lecture titled The Single Tax offered a detailed analysis of property taxation and its social effects.
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Prof. Miner
Rotary ‘Club
George W. Miner
Westfield
Mass
Rockington
Nimble Thimble-Club Meeting Report
The Nimble Thimble-Club met with Mrs. Robert Kengall hosting the gathering. New items and chatter were noted as members discussed plans for the next meeting, with Ira Stopford and others present at the cord Way residence.
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Robert Kengall
Ira Stopford
Aiecord Way
Coast Guard Promotions Reported in Nashua Court Business
Ashley Calder attached to the Isle chief boatswain Ma Lawney and sergeant advanced to motor machinist mate. Attorneys J J De Doyle of Nashua report court business.
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Ashley Calder
Isle
Chief Boatswaing
Ma’ Lawney
J.J. de Doyle
Nashua” Court Business
Hearing the Winesses on the Sab Wreck
The naval court inquiry into the grounding of the submarine Sab wrecks the Plymouth coast near Portsmouth. Key figures include Curtis Matthews treasurer of Piscataqua River Towing aboard M Mitchell and Chief Boatswain’s Mate James Wooley. Subman Philip Higgins at Portsmouth Coast Guard station testifies about the Wood Island crew’s role on the night of January 29.
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Naval Courb
Aubmaring Curtis
Matthews
Piscataqua’ “River Towing Company
M. Mitche
Dombaat
Navy
Tus
James Wooley
Tana
Philip MN. Higgins
Portamouth
Dog Team Reward Promised By Donor in Seattle Telegram
Seattle, Feb 16 A telegram reports Wile Han J Schofein of Peterboro has donated 3000 dollars for an Alaska dog team award. The money is to be brought here next week by Bishop Rowe from Alaska currently in New York. The message recalls two sons in the war, one who died serving others.
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Seattle
Wash
Areg
Wile Han J. “Schofein
Peterbor MW
fAlawica
Bishon IL
Ty Rowerot
Alaska
New York
Bishop Rowe
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Rees
Corps
Gaye
Coast Guard
Salden
Congress
Mildred Db Call
Congress St
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