Greatest bank theft in country's history shocks Pittsburg
Pittsburg March 27 two informations filed against Henry Relber and John Young former teller and auditor at Farmers' Deposit National Bank for stealing about 1 106 000. Examiner foresees losses may reach two million while some say up to a million and others fear 400 000 recovered. Bank solvency not believed to be in danger.
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Pittsburg
Henry Relber
John Young
Farmers’ ‘Deposit National Bank
Henry Relher
National Deponlt Bank
Witt
National Bank
Ford
Enid
Tos
Patterson Moves 10 Stop the Probe
Columbus March 27 Senator Frank Patterson of Ashia committee will go to the courts to halt the extension of the probe to cover all state offices. Dr CM Shepard ordered McKinnon to take a health vacation for a sea voyage, with Patterson aiming to obstruct and seek injunctions against warrants to pay fees. The committee, including Hunt and Horetman, prepared to renew Hamilton County inquiries. witnesses may be examined late next week.
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Columbus
Frank Patterson
Ashi
CM. Shepard
McKinnon
Shepard
Benator Howe
W. H H. Boyd
Cleveland
Orotors
Patterson
Jwhedon
Iuaiing
Howe
Trading Committee
Graham ‘Hunt
Theodore Horetman
Clineinnatt
Forday
German Germany Objects to Hill as envoy to Berlin
Berlin reports claim Germany has no objection to appointing Dr David Jayne Hill as ambassador to the United States, while Washington officials debate the message and potential recall. President Roosevelt and Secretary Root weigh cautious signals amid diplomatic tension and possible resignation.
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Hill
Kaiser
Washington State Department
Bernin
Germany
United States
Anbaanador Tower
Washington
David Jayne Hill
Berlin
Foreleu
Kaler
America
Foreign Office
Kalaer Wilhelm
Tower
Berelin
Cracked Post Office Safe and Escaped in Ohio Town
Blood stains mark the scene in Midhlefeld Ohio as robbers busted the local post office early Friday tak ing 60 dollars in money and 60 in stamps. They fled on a stolen horse after the break in.
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Midhlefeld
Norricksmen
Motion to end county treasurer allowanced interference
Senate investigating committee exposes that county treasurers are paid from 50 to 7 cents per 1000 for money delivered. Senator Patterson reports discovery and Friday a bill is introduced to repeal the old section granting the state treasurer the right to set such allowances.
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Senate
Patterson
kKtate
Ghrt
Bucket shops found in Cincinnati grand jury report
Cincinnati Ohio March 27 The Hamilton county grand jury in its final report said bucket shops operate in open defiance of the law. It did not indict due to lack of time and recommended that the next grand jury investigate the entire evil and return indictments against individuals partnerships and corporations involved in such gambling establishments.
Acquitted of Murderers by Emotional Insanity Verdict
Cleveland March 27 Andrew Kollnoski freed by jury in Judge Babcock's court after admitting the deed to kill his wife and her boarder. He pleaded emotional insanity and justification. Jury returned a verdict of not guilty following the debt settlement.
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Cleveland, O
Andrew Kollnoski
Wen
Babcock
Kollnoski
Respite Possible for Chester Gillette in Grace Brown Case
Governor Hughes will hear the request for respite for Chester Gillette, sentenced to be electrocuted Monday for Grace Brown's murder, based on newly discovered evidence. The Albany hearing is set for tomorrow to consider the application.
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Albany
Hughes
Chester Gillette
Grace Brown
Slayer Declared Insane in Kinman Banker's Death
Warren Ohio report notes that Alred Kineman, who killed banker George Dirrell of Kinman, was declared insane by a jury on Friday after the March 27 hearing, details indicate a verdict on the insanity plea and ongoing proceedings.
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Warren, O
Alred [Kineman
George Dirrell
Kinman
Kellogg to Succeed Harlan on Supreme Court
Kellogg of Minnesota is formally named to replace Justice Harlan on the United States Supreme Court. Harlan is expected to retire in May after eleven years on the bench. Roosevelt’s approval awaits a final nomination.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Man
Prook B Kellogg
Minnesota
Fuation Harlan
United States Supreme Beten
Mls
Justice Harlan
Benel
Ketlone
Roosevelt
Tinet
Wills Urges Inquiry Into President's Interference
Washington March 27 A minority leader Wills denounced the president during a speech in the House chamber claiming the president influenced members of the fidiglary con lite and threatened an investigation into alleged intrusion on rights of House members.
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Washington
Wills
United States Court
Bhaughil
Federal troops deployed to quiet 800 miners in Alaska strike
Seattle March 27 troops ordered from Bort Seward at Halned Alaska to keep order at the Treadwell mines on Done Jas inland where 600 miners staged a strike.
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Seattle
Washington
Bort Seward
Halned
Alaska
Treadwell
Done Jas
Comptroller Ridgley Resigns and Reverses Plan
Washington March 27 Comptroller of currency Ridgley announced he would resign to accept the presidency of a reorganized bank in Kansas City. The move was reportedly reversed as he remained in office.
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Washington
Willian Darrett Kibeley
the Provident
Seorganized National Bank of Contmore
Kann City
Burglar Shot After Wounding, Ongoing Investigation
Alfred Miller of Cleveland dies from a wallet wound in Englewood hospital. Police say the wound occurred at Chrisman in Danville area after a doorstep incident. Miller had ties to a ten-year-old bank robbery case and authorities link him to a March 26 Chinaman watchman shooting as they trace a long police pursuit.
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Chintzo
Alfred Miller
Cleveland
Oto
Englewood
Chrisman
Danville
Moh
Mannigan
Green Street
Watt
Miller
Milles
Death under Hocking Valley train shocks Bidwell traveler
A traveling man named Jamern Neal from Philadelphia, deranged, leaped under a Hocking Valley train near Bidwell. The body was brought to town. Neals had considerable money and was believed to have wandered.
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Trallipolis
Mireh
Jamern Neal
Philadelphia
Bewine
Bidwell
Orking Valley
O'Neal
Bee Sting Fatal Risk Highlighted After Incident
A report from New Hull Center details a fatal outcome following a honeybee sting. Widespread infection and blood poisoning are cited as the developing complications, with medical staff expressing grave concern for the patient.
No SkW Bills After the Tenth of April
Columbus Ohio March 27 The Harper resolution passed the senate barring new bills after April 10. An amendment by West pushing the date to April 1 was defeated.
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Columbus
Harper
Senate
West
Waterworks Scandal Unveiled in Chicago
Enclosures reveal a Chicago waterworks graft potentially reaching 10 million dollars over five years. Clerks and workers allegedly accepted improper pay and frauds in billing. Dozens of employees discharged. system reconstruction could cost 18 thousand dollars.
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Marett
Mexico City Quakes Rattle City and Surroundings
Mexico City reports two severe earthquakes shaking the capital and surrounding areas. Walls cracked and clocks stopped as tremors spread over hundreds of miles from Guanajuato to the Rio Grande border, injuring several workers and prompting panic in the streets.
Williams Promises Democratic Support in House
Washington March 2 A statement by John Sharpe Williams minority leader in the House outlines the Democratic position on Roosevelt era legislation. Democrats will back good measures, oppose bad ones, and demand concessions to avoid partisan filibuster. The plan includes public action on child labor, prohibiting political contributions, and limiting federal employment in the District of Columbia and territories. The statement emphasizes unity with President Roosevelt on favorable acts and coordinated votes to support them.
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Washington
John Sharpe Williams
House
Roonevelt
Keun
Sesson
Williams
Mays
Fe Tak
Willian
Weam
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