Absconding Newport Bank Cashier Fled to Canada
Newport Ky Nov 20 A Fort Wayne dispatch says Frank M Brown late assistant cashier of the German National Bank at Newport began the flight Tuesday night and is now in Canada The shortage of about 114000 is linked to a long running defalcation Brown used a clever ledger scheme to divert funds by manipulating deposits and withdrawals The investigation expands as federal officers pursue leads and examine papers transferred to Cincinnati and questions about Brown's lavish spending emerge.
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German National Bank
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Illinois Census Figures Reported Population Increase
The census bureau announced Illinois population as 4,421,530, up from 3,? per cent increase of 935,199 bringing growth of about 26 percent. Rhode Island figures show 45,800 against 345,500, an increase of 94 percent.
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Prominent Detroit businessman dies in shooting
Detroit November 20. Will H Brady, a prominent young business figure, was found dead at his home after an apparent act of violence. Police have not disclosed charges or motive. Brady was known in local business circles and community affairs.
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Detroit
Will H Brady
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Tea tax stays in revised war bill in Washington
Republican Ways and Means members meet to shape the war revenue tax cut plan. They decide to retain the 10 cent per pound tea tax and avoid altering import tariffs to sidestep a tariff revision fight. No decision on total reduction. hearings waived. briefs welcome. Gage and Wilson to testify.
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Internal Revenue
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Policy of the Kaiser Bases Her Case On the Demands of the Manage
Berlin reports Count von Buelow told the Reichstag Germany seeks no conquest in China. He defended Kiao Chou as legitimate defense under treaty, urged respect for rights of nations, and rejected partition, stressing “Live and Let Live.” He set out allied demands on China and warned of readiness to fight in Europe if needed.
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Peace Restored In Chi Province After Waldersee Move
London reports Waldersee has halted actions in Tooting and restored peace in the Chi province. Dr Morrison cites Li Hung Chang transmitting the punishment edict from Sian Fa to foreign envoys, noting court unwillingness to accept mild penalties. Emphasis on harsher punishment by powers. many southern Chinese in Peking plan to move south for safety. Taku notes imminent railway communication between Peking and Tientsin by month’s end.
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Steamship Lizzie Madden Fire Struggles at Sea
Ashland Wisconsin November 20 The steam ship Lizzie Madden arrived after a fierce gale on Lake Superior. A fire broke out Sunday, first in the derrick house area then around the funnel and boilers. Crew fought the blaze for hours and saved the vessel twenty miles south of Outer Island. Captain Madden called it a life and death struggle and credited brave men for keeping the ship afloat while tow lines failed in the storm.
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PIGS FEET BILLS AND WISE REPLIES IN NORTHERN NIBS
A chain of brief clippings recalls odd wartime and political era snippets. A Fort Wayne bill for thirty six pies feet prompts a witty reply about change and compliments. Other items note machinists' nine and a half hour workday starting 1901, a fatal fire near Duluth, and a ship canal push in Illinois.
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Christina Thin- Jap
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Teachers Board Dispute At Sangamon Court
Springfield Mis Nov 20 The Sangamon circuit court spent nearly all of a day hearing demurrer arguments in the Chicago Teachers Federation mandamus case seeking to compel the Illinois Board of Equalization to assess capital stock of Chicago corporations beyond tangible property. Judge Creighton will rule at 9 am tomorrow. The brief notes a farmer near Stewardson who lost about 1,000 in a failed stock venture linked to Bryan.
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Pushing the Cullom Bill to Hasten Action
National association of industrial and commercial organizations meets in St Louis to press for early Congress action on the Cullom bill amending interstate commerce law. Memorial urged passsage. opposition noted among shippers nationwide. Death of Lieut Franco Jogler U S N typhoid fever reported in New York. Humorous exchange about Australia voyage ends with quip about belonging to husband.
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League of the National Association of Industrial and Commercial Organizations
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Senate
Committee On
New York
Franco Jogler
Ae It Ceasily Happens in Detroit Bree Press Style
Fragmentary note from Detroit Bree Press quotes a dialogue about parental upbringing and attention given to an elder brother Bil. The passage reflects casual, informal speech with missing and garbled terms. It appears to be an OCR artifact rather than a complete news item.
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