Milwaukees First National Bank President Bigelow Arrested
Frank G. Bigelow, longtime Milwaukee banker and former president of the First National Bank, is arrested on embezzlement charges after confessing to misdirecting bank funds totaling over 1.4 million dollars through wheat and stock speculation. He offers about 300,000 in personal securities as partial restitution. bail is set at 25,000. An identical complaint is issued for assistant cashier Henry G. Goll, who remains at large.
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Miwaukee
Frank G. Bigelow
First National Bank
Milwaukee
Bigelow
Henry G. Goll
United States Court
Bloodgood
Board of Directors
Warrant Read as Bigelow Steps Down in Bank Scandal
At a bank directors meeting on Wall Street a plan to cover a shortage by removing the president and pad the reserve was approved. Federal officers served the warrant as Bigelow left with his wife and to be held for court. Assistant cashier Goll was removed after Bigelow testified he aided concealment of the shortage.
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Bigelow
Northwest
First National Bank
American Bankers’ Iasolation
Wall Street
Europe
Federal Building
Henry G. Goll
Goll
Bank runs shake Milwaukee deposits on solvency notices
MILWAUKER April 25. A run on the Milwaukee Trust Company and on the First National bank followed notices of solvency and ability to pay. The panic unsettled business houses at opening hours and Assistant Cashier Goll remains at large as the episode unfolds.
German cruiser Sperber reports sighting Japanese warship towing damaged vessel
The German cruiser Sperber reports sighting, on April 22 in the Formosa Straits, a Japanese warship towing another vessel in damaged condition.
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Sperber
Admiral Togo Deploys Major Force Near Fusan Korea
Reports from Korea state that Admiral Togo with most of his squadron was at Masampo Bay near Fusan on April 20. The dispatch comes from Chefoo via The Evening Journal and notes the位置 of the Japanese fleet in late April.
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Masampo Bay
Fusan
Bank scandal reveals faked records and hidden reserves
Ex-bank president Bigelow allegedly falsified records with aid from Assistant Cashier Goll and two bookkeepers. The workers acted on Bigelow’s orders and will be called as witnesses in forthcoming criminal proceedings, while Heituer Leen has not been discharged.
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Bigelow
Goll
Heituer Leen
How the Villainy Came Out
Directors uncovered bank irregularities after an employee alerted Pfister. Pfister and other directors raised 1 035 000 to cover the shortage, with funds from Charles Pfister 600000 John Beggs 300000 William Bigelow 100000 and smaller contributions. Chicago bankers joined Milwaukee financiers in steering a rescue, sending 1 000 000 to Milwaukee before word of the deficit became public.
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Charles F. Pister
Pfister
Pfster
Charles F. Ptster
John S. Beggs
Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company
William Bigelow
Chicago
New York
J. IL. Forgan
First National Bank
Orson Smith
Merchants’ Loan and Trust Company
Ernst A. Hammill
Corn Exchange National Bank
Milwaukee
First
Nate
Harry N Pillsbury Chess Expert In Mental Health Scare
N. N. Pillsbury the American chess master recently attempted to jump from a Philadelphia hospital window while temporarily deranged. He rose to prominence by winning an open tournament at Hastings England, defeating the world’s top players. Paul Murphy and William Steinitz, former world champions, died insane.
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N. N. Pillsbury
Philadelphia
Hastings
England
Paul Murphy
William Steinitz
Bank Run Strikes Wisconsin City as Depositors Flock
A bank run on the First National caused lines along Wisconsin Street and East Water as more than 2,000 depositors sought funds. Hundreds of thousands of dollars were withdrawn, while others kept cash ready and some citizens continued to deposit after hours.
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Whaconsin Street
Broadway
East Water Street
Chamber of Commerce
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Trust Company
Savings Bank Department
First National Bank
Trust Company
Tragic murder of Housemaid Miranda Bricker in Mount Vernon
The body of Miranda Bricker aged 25 was found behind the Fairchild home in Mount Vernon where she worked as a maid. Authorities note a violent struggle and she was dragged about 500 feet after being attacked near her residence. Neighbors recall hearing cries but did not intervene.
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Mount Vernon
Miranda Bricker
Fairchild
Italian Murderer Confesses in Philadelphia Stabbing Case
Antonio Zolopso, an Italian, confesses to stabbing Frank Meletto to death on the Delaware River waterfront Sunday night. He implicates no arrest of himself and exonerates Hustace Fortunatus, whom police had detained on suspicion. Zolopso says he and Meletto were longtime enemies over counterfeit money.
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Philadelphia
Antonio Zolopso
Frank Meletto
Ghelaware
Hustace Fortunatus
Zolopso
Fortunatus
Meleito
Zolopao
Metello
Metelto
Burglars Loot a Home in St. Joseph
In St Joseph Michigan two masked burglars entered the Davis home while Mrs Flora E Davis was away bound the 12 year old son Lawrence and looted silverware and jewelry before escaping Police released the boy and a reward of 150 was posted Sheriff Tennant urged homeowners to lock doors to protect residences.
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St. Joseph
Mich
Flora E. Davis
Broad Street
Lawrence
Tennant
Protective Policy at Elgin
In Elgin Illinois an itinerant clothing merchant named Eudelman rents a store at 156 Chicago street and advertises a bankrupt sale. He clashes with city officials over tax authority and is repeatedly arrested, fined twenty five dollars plus costs, and seeks appeal bonds to bring cases to city court. Police plan to continue the performance until he complies with a weekly fee for itinerant merchants.
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Elgin
D. Eudelman
Eudelman
Chicago Street
Aryl
Ile
Four Victims of a Handcar Accident in Eveleth
Four men were killed and one fatally injured when a handcar on the Duluth Missabe and Northern railroad was struck by an engine near Norway Ridge Eveleth April 25. Gus Ne man Charles Hinc eon and an unknown man died at the scene while another unknown man died later from injuries.
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Eveleth
Minn
Gus Neman
Norway Ridge
Charles Hinceon
Stanly
Duluth, Missabe and
Fort Wayne Gas Company Reassigns Clerks and Workers
Fort Wayne Gas officials announce the reallocation of clerks and employees to other postings to support new rural gas service for Fort Wayne. The move aims to ensure continued supply as preparations proceed for the next phase of distribution.
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Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Gas Company
New York April 25 Impose of the organ vitupery for autos
The report notes a push in New York on April 25 regarding a new imposition concerning automotive organs. Authorities consider regulatory steps to standardize vehicle components and safety standards across fleets.
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New York
City Magistrate Threatens Actions Over Reckless Driving
G Rohomes a capitalist and horse racing man was arraigned on Seventh Avenue for speeding in a dangerous manner. The magistrate warned that previous talks with Mr Thomas about reckless motor car speeds have failed and that stricter penalties may follow to curb such outrages.
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Spealers
Cornell
G. Rohomes
Wre
Rounine
Seventh Avenue
Meleteate
Thoms
Thomas
Mrs. Mae Tost Attacks Her Assailant In Hudson Visit
Adrian Michigan April 25 Mrs Mae Tost and Mrs Josse Schwarte traveled from Hudson to file a complaint about an assault described as a violent attack by a group. Prosecutor Joslin authorized warrants against several men and a woman present during the incident, with service to begin immediately.
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Mra. Post
Adrian, Mich
Mae Tost
Josse Schwarte
Hudson
Angela
Trent
Joslin
Father Kills Son in Montgomery Labor Yard Tragedy
In Montgomery Alabama on April 1 W T Sheets aged 40 fatally shot his son Claude a foreman in a labor gang that included the elder Sheets as a worker. The father was said to have beaten and killed the son in the yard after a tense exchange the night before. Train crews report no fatalities in the Edson tunnel wreck with one injury.
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Montgomery
Ala
W. T. Sheets
Claude
Mad dog bites townwoman near Speed's cement mills
In Charlestown Indiana on April 25 Mrs Mananda Wells wife of the Speed's cement mills storekeeper was bitten by a mad dog that had terrorized the town. The dog was finally killed.
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Charlestown
Ind
Mananda Wells
Speed's Cement Mills
Seblersburg
This County
Finntly
Markets Report from Chicago Hogs and Cattle Prices
Opening markets show hog receipts and assorted price ranges for hogs cattle and sheep. Estimated receipts and future projections indicate varied demand with hogs light to mixed packers and beef cattle steady to higher.
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Son
Decisive Battle Off Formosa Aims at Naval Clash
Saigon April 25. News says the Russian squadron left Kamranh Bay and moved north with fifty two ships. a running fight with Japanese forces is reported as Togo waits with his main fleet near Formosa to strike if conditions allow. The outlook ties to Admiral Rosestvensky and Admiral Togo and the fate of Vladivostok’s lines.
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Saigon
Snez
Kamranh Bay
London
Toge
Rojestvensky
Togo
Straita
Formosa
Kamimura
St. Petersburg
Manchuria
Oyama
Vladivistok
War Office
Vladivostok
Arthur
Actress Adelaide Newlton vanishes after Pacific coast arrival
Kansas City reports actress Adelaide Newlton who arrived Friday to take an engagement at a local theater disappeared Saturday. The disappearance came to light when she failed to appear at a rehearsal. Police inquire into her absence as searches continue.
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Kansas City
Adelaide Newlton
Pacific Coast
Miss Newlton
Pittsburg Manufactures Association Grants 10 Percent Wage Increase
The Manufacturers' Association of Pittsburg announces a general wage increase of 10 percent effective June 1, covering about 8,000 workers. The move signals a broad improvement in pay across member firms and is expected to impact productivity and living costs in the region.
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Manufacturers’ Association
Pittsburg
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Hey
Vather
Cheyenne
Wye
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Mad Dog
Grain Market
Beach-Wickham Grain Co
Chicago Board of Trade
McCall Bros. Rts
Washington
Huss
Vemsele
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Orel
Say Kojestvensky
Admiral Rosestvensky
Nebogatoff
Descartes
Yuan, Wiar
Kamran Nay
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