Graft-Camber Trust Probes Tie to New York Graft Network
A grand jury probes a vast graft network linked to the so called gambling trust. Officials allege the so called trust, described as larger than the oil trust, extends across the United States through the Rosenthal case. Whitman continues the inquiry into police corruption and gambling profits, with findings expected to reveal the scale of criminal wealth.
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York
Oil Trust
Sugar Trust
Eco Trust
Graft-Gambells’ Trust Company
Lew York
ther-Rosenthal
United States
Beck
Manhattan
Rosenthal
Whitman
Ing Becker
Rose
T-Gamblers’ Trust
Stock Exchange
New Bate
Broadway
Aries
A. Becker
Rose's Confession Reveals Rosenthal Murder Links
The text describes Jack Rose's confession tied to the Rosenthal case, detailing threats from alleged protectors, a whispered message urging suicide, and his fear of the electric chair. It notes Rose's decision to cooperate, followed by the arrest of Beckner and related events.
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Tombs
Rose
Rosenthal
Jack Rose
Tombs Counsel Room
Whitman
Ife
Hkeckner
Love Letter Ties Escaped Convict to Chicago Murder
Chicago police say a love-letter signed Anna found on John Morgan, an escaped convict from Louisiana, links him to the murder of William Meise at an L station ten days ago and to the killing of saloon keeper George Hinterberger during a holdup. Morgan admits multiple recent burglaries in Chicago.
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Chicago
Anna
John Morgan
William Miese
L” Ticket
Morgan
Hatch Mary Eliza Beth wife of George Hatch funeral set
Entered into rest August 10 1912 at 7 30 am Mary Eliza Beth wife of George T Hatch funeral conducted from Saint church as requested by the family for friends to attend.
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Hatch
Mary Elizabeth
George T. Hatch
Saint Church
Perkin s Placed in Charge of Bull Moose Mobilization
New York August 10 T R will appoint George Perkins to organize the Bull Moose forces nationwide and weld a compact voting machine for November. Perkins, a former insurance man and steel trust director, will appoint state managers and oversee a broad political outreach while leaving his corporate roles. Gifford Pinchot will also campaign nationwide on conservation.
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New York
T. R
George
Perkins
Steel Trust
Harvester Trust
Morgan House
Roosevelt
Chicago
Hull Moose
Steel Corporation
Hearing Restored After Simple Home Treatment for Farrar
Henry Farrar, a 70 year old veteran and cornet player, suffered progressive deafness and head noises before discovering a simple home self treatment. He reports rapid improvement, enabling him to hear again and perform jury duty and listen to witnesses in court.
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Henry Farrar
Mr. Farrar
Farrar
Great Port 8 Being Planned South of Mobile
Great Port 8 south of Mobile aims to be a major harbor with a healthful gulf climate. Plans describe a vast docks and breakwaters network using a herring bone system with numerous piers and radiating slips, forming a flexible industrial center and coaling station.
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Gulf
Largacity
Panama Canal
Alabama
Mobile Bay
North
South
Gulf Ports
Count Wins License to Wed Rich Chicago Spinster
Count Draskovatich Orloff, armed with twenty-dollar bills, obtained a license to marry Miss Mary Sparrow a wealthy Chicago spinster. The ceremony set for Monday. Previous rumors about his title and rent payments were cleared after investigations. The couple plan to live in one of Miss Sparrow's north side houses after marriage.
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Chicago
Drasko
Vatich Orloff
Mary Jientietta Sparrow
Count Orloff
Miss Sparrow
Hungary
Agnerica
Views of Wilson Home Featured in Leading Magazine
Exhibition in the Van Antwerp drug store show window displays three views of Kirk Wilson's house at 16 North Ann. Reed captured front and side perspectives, oak trees, lawns, garden, and stone walks. The handsome frames attract attention and the images will be published soon in a leading architectural magazine.
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Kirk Wilson
North Ann
Dauphin’ Street
van Antwerp
Reed
Trial of Mrs Florence Bernstein Ends In Court Storm
In Chicago on August 10 the murder trial of Mrs Florence Bernstein dissolved into chaos as judge, lawyers, jurors, and spectators clashed. Juror tampering accusations emerged with veniremen briefing that a stranger sought to bias jurors. Judge Honore adjourned the proceeding until Monday amid uproar.
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Chicago
Florence Bernstein
Honore
Veniremen
Frank Pickhaut
Dickhaut
Democrats Stand Against Foreign Traders in Canal Debate
Washington dispatch reports Democrats oppose foreign tolls in Panama Canal bill. House amended Adamson to grant free passage for coastwise trade. Senate seeks extending free tolls to American ships in foreign trade. Tug of war expected as Hay-Paunceforte treaty looms.
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Washington
House
Senate
Slave case looms as mother accused of exploiting daughter
A Georgia woman Mary Cheatham alias Wanda faces a government led probe over alleged enticement of Juanita Cheatham, from New Orleans to Mobile, for prostitution. Witnesses from Montgomery and four DOJ agents are expected as prosecutors warn of a dangerous pattern if convicted.
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T.T. Palmer
Wanda
Cheatham
United States
House of the Fort
Jate
Juanita Farrar
Fane
Mobile
Augusta
Mary Cheatham
Mary Wanda
Juanita Cheatham
New Orleans
Montgomery
Howard
Department of Justice
Macon
Birmingham
Atlanta
Georgia
Gro
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Steel Harvester
Moose
Great Port
Orloff
Wilson
Leading Magazine
Cana Nord
North Carolina
Moori Otroz, N.C
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Wilmington
N.C
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Ekeetebone
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J. B. Bell
Pastutessen
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Chemical Company
Front Street
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John Heath
Michigan Bar
Cal
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Heath
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Royal Theatre
G. E. Feamster
Wapping St
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