Two Convicts Found Guilty in Major Fraud Case
Judge Speer announces no undue severity as the trial concludes. The case centers on two contractors charged with defrauding the government of 575000 in a collision involving Capit. Carter on Savannah harbor work. The defendants, linked to Canada, fled and faced extradition during weeks of proceedings.
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Carter
Savannah Harbor
Canada
Speer
Pistrie
Marion
Aloume
Oberia M. P
Wiliam T
Edward
Gayner
Erwin
Moody
Gaynor
New York
Savannah
Oberiin M. Carter
Engineer Corps
Famous case verdict in Georgia federal trial
Benjamin D. Greene and John F. Gaynor were found guilty of conspiracy against the government, preventing false claims and embezzlement in the Southern District of Georgia. The jury reached verdicts after a four-month trial, with sentencing due tomorrow by Judge Emory Speer. The case spans New York, Savannah, Montreal, Quebec, and London with vast legal costs and potential appeals to higher courts in Canada and Britain.
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Greene
Gaynor
New York
Savannah
Montreal
Quebec
London
Canada
Great Britain
United States Supreme Court
Benjamin D. Greene
John F. Gaynor
Federal Court
Southern District of Georgia
Bpeer
Hope Thoms
Army officer court martialed in Greene and Gaynor fraud
An officer was court martialed for complicity in alleged frauds tied to the Greene and Gaynor contract. He was sentenced to an honorable discharge and to a term of imprisonment of five years.
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Mprovement
Greene and Gaynor
Venezuela adjusts after Castro retirement normalizes leadership
Venezuelan officials report President Castro's retirement as temporary and appoint Vice President Gomez as acting leader. Garbiras, the Venezuelan chargé, confirms the change while asserting Castro needs a long rest and that the move stabilizes the republic. Legation notes deny any Franco-Venezuela tensions and say the country remains at peace.
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London
Joetro
Venezuela
Gomez
Republic
Castro
Stock Exchange
Onor Garbiras
Gomenz
Garbiras
Casro
Celéstino Castro
Harvard heir’s blackmail case halted by courtroom shock
Homer Hawkins timekeeper on the New Haven line faced a charged blackmail plot against Louis R. Fuller, a Harvard graduate and heir, as dramatic testimony revealed the Fuller family secret of non adoption. An adjournment was granted after embattled questions stunned Fuller, and the bail was reduced amid tense courtroom scenes.
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Louis R. Fuller
Harvard
Frank Fuller
Stunnei
New York
Homer Hawkins
New Haven and Hartford
Haying
Louis R. Puller
Dorchester
Mass
Young Fuller
Price
Hawkins
Fuller
Louis Br.uuller
Puller
S. Faxon
Haskins
Sheila
Faxon
de. Fuller
Louis R. Tatler
Picked Judge's Pocket by Recognizing Benefactor
Judge McMahon of General Sessions was robbed of his pocketbook on a Broadway car at White Street. The thief dropped the wallet after recognizing the judge, whom he had released from a suspended sentence recently. The judge notes the thief’s action appears to be repayment. A banking ad follows, promising 2 percent interest and Baltimore return trips via rail for Saturdays and Sundays, excluding the Congressional Limited.
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New York
McMahon
General Sessions
White Streets
Vesuvius Tragedy stirred Naples as relief grows
News from Mount Vesuvius reports 550 dead in Ottajano with 300000 dollars raised for relief. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena visit devastated towns, witness rescues, comfort refugees, and pledge aid while robbers exploit the disaster. French warships and French troops offer assistance as Naples works to resume life.
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Attajano
Postlipo
Bay of
Naples
Mount Vesuvius
Matteucci
Duke of
Aosta
Victor Emmanuel
Gbtajano
Bagdistia
Re elects Maj Sylvester and officers of police chiefs
Hot Springs Ark April 12 The International Association of Chiefs of Police elected Maj Richard Sylvester president J O Whittaker first vice president Trunk Cassidy vice president and Harvey Grand Rapids Mich secretary treasurer A motion to support capital punishment for burglars entering dwellings drew strong support but was ruled out of order Chief Murphy of Jersey City called burglars murderers at heart and advised nonresistance if surprised Wilmington Del Chief George Black praised the whipping post saying it allowed reducing the police force by half
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Hot Springs
Ark
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Richard Sylvester
Washington
D. C
J. O ‘Whittaker
Dayton
Ohio
Trunk Cassidy
Elmira
Harvey 0
Grand Rapids
Mich
Murphy
Jersey City
George Black
Wilmington
Del
Strike Riot at Franklin Colliery Near Wilkesbarre Pa
Workmen at the Franklin collier y near Wilkesbarre Pa are attacked by a mob as they quit work. State police were summoned but arrived after the disturbance ended.
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Franklin Colliery
Wilkesharre
Franklin
Lehigh Valley ‘Coal Company
Pattison's Condition Not Serious Says Garber and Officials
Cincinnati April 18 Gov Pattison remaining under care as physicians report his condition satisfactory. Dr Oliver announces governor's health improving and the Democratic state executive committee notes political talk about tax changes and liquor saloon closures tied to Springfield riots and a possible legislative reduction in a future session.
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Garber
Ohio
Cincinnati
Pattison
Oliver
Democratic State Executive’ Committee
Pineten
Conney
Ate Chetrman
General Assembly
Springfield
Springfeld
Columbus
Tornado Ravages Briggs Texas Destruction Reported
A tornado swept Briggs Texas near Bertram about 5 o'clock damaging or destroying nearly every business and the school building. Two killed and about 30 injured as residents assist, with telephone lines down and further damage reported near Stafford Kansas and farms nearby.
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Bertram
Tex
Briggs
Orelock
Killen
Welimin
Daugtten
San Ft
Kansas
Wichita
Kans
Stafford
Kanal
Freil Tasiner
Congregational Church
M Wile Grange
Edward Gleisburg
Befra
Stagford
Ana
Ana’ Injured, R. Me
Philippine Commission appoints Moroland governor
Manila reports the Philippine Commission designates a new governor of Moroland with Gen. Cameros Forbes and native commissioners confirming the appointment in Baguio. The ceremony follows the departure of Wood and marks a change in regional leadership amid ongoing governance efforts.
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Philippine
Moroland
Manila
Commisgsion
Camerot Forbes
Democrats Defy Court Nominates Rose for Mayor
Kansas City Kansas April 12 1907 executive committee of the Democratic city nominated OV W Rose for mayor despite Supreme Court order ousting Ross and ruling he could not serve beyond the current term which expires in 1907 Mr Rose had resigned to avoid ouster by the court
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Kansas City
Kans
W. W. Ross
Democratic City Today
W- Rose
Supreme Court
Kansas
Ross
Rose
Sunday Post Art Supplement Preview for Next Week
The Sunday Post announces an eight page art supplement printed on heavy calendar stock. It features a full page on Continental Memorial Hall and the National Officers of the Daughters of the American Revolution, wives and children of the diplomatic corps in Washington on two pages, a full page image of the Marine Band in new uniforms for their Europe tour, and photographs of Mexican War Veterans from a recent convention, among other timely features.
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Continental Memorial Hall
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Iwives
Childbert
Diplomatic Corps
Washington
Europe
Americans in Plot on Aid Plan for Gomez Expedition
A cryptic report describes a planned expedition involving Gomez and U S officials, noting deception by government agents and internal discussions about arming parties. The piece references conversations, suits for confidential government communications, and alleged schemes tied to a Virginia Springs parlor car and a Chesapeake and Ohio train schedule.
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Virginia
Mat Springs
Chesapeake, and
Ohio
Washington
Minster Fouget Robbers At Texas Convention
A March date recounts a Methodist minister Dr Brooks involved in an incident at a Texas educational convention where robbers allegedly attacked, the minister pursued a suspect, and police were notified. The fragmented OCR text names Dr Brooks and references a 6 April Dallas event with unclear actions and a fleeing companion.
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Dallas
Dr. Brooks
Brea
Methodist- Educational Convention of
Texas
Explosion Kills Two Divers in Michigan Dive
An April 12 report from Michigan says two divers were killed when dynamite exploded prematurely during a salvage operation at a center as workers attempted to surface. The blast occurred after the dynamite detonated unexpectedly, trapping the men below.
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Fich
Mrs Jane Tutte Testifies In Murder Insurance Case
Mrs Jane Tutte widow of coal king Frank Hoffster testifies in Pittsburgh court about attempts by Hoffster and partner to induce her husband to transfer life insurance, her husband’s insanity, and her efforts to prevent his suicide on a ship and train. She describes trips to Europe with her own funds and warns of threats to her husband’s life.
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Jane
Pitteburg
Frank Nn
Washington Pas
Pittsburg
Jane Tutte
King
Blank N. Hoffster
Ames Wwecover
Cfore J
Jay
Hecr
Grain Broker Vaughan Sentenced for Mail Fraud
Edward A. Vaughan, a grain broker from Minne...to fifteen months in the reformatory and a heavy fine, after being convicted of using the mails to defraud. The government issued a fraud order, and Vaughan’s actions were alleged to have harmed investors, with potential losses estimated in the millions.
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Baeds
Minnegpotia
Oing
Edward A. Vaughan
get-Hebegitck
Towdey
Offerig
Vaughen
Shot Woman and Self in Boarding House Encounter
A man from Minneapolis shot a woman identified as Mrs. Boothman in her rooms at a boarding house after making advances. He then shot himself in the temple, dying instantly. The woman, Mrs. Boothman, and the suspect, a 60 year old named Rosnig, are described in scattered details in the report.
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Minneapolis
Miners and Operators Hold Short,_New York Meeting
In New York a three day subcommittee session failed to bridge the wage dispute between anthracite miners and operators. Mitchell proposed two amended options including arbitration by the strike commission if rejected, while operators signaled no change to their propositions. Efforts paused with possible broader action threatened at next steps.
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York
Lana
Vastiers
Mitchell
United Mine Medica
Arcnite
Panthracite Strike Commission
Conciliation Board
Strike Commission
Baer
Truesdale
The
Lackawanna Railroad
Paer
Genera Success Va Weilers
General Y Committee
International Executive’ Board
Miners” Union
Indianapolis
Ohin
Stat
Stier Mk
Phildelphia
New York
Scranton
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Lince
United States
Grueby Faience
Whersley Pottery
J. H. Corning
13Th St
Newsparern Rarhive
Banking Dept. of Non Trust Co
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
Vesuvis
Fort San Marti
Ag Lt
Castel Dell ‘Ova
Orujano
Nola
Helena
Schleswig-Holstein
Torre del Greco
Small de Sone
14Th & G
Washington, Waldorf-Astoria
Lag Brdwy
N.Y
New Orleans—O. & 0. Ry
Confederate Veterans
Maiesty
Tore Annunziata
Paris
Palersmo
Sicily
Relcue
Nahme
Rupert Goelat
Palermo
Vosuylus
Amalfi
San Jerno
Vesuvius
Maj
Sylvester
Heart of Police Chiefs’ Association
Tornado
Bliss
Wood
the Sunday Post
States
A.seige Santo
Montes Jipaines
Gove
Ingham
Fudge Fitzgerald
Jimines
Sininez
Jiminés
Minister Fouget
J. L. Brooks
Ivers
Jutte
King’s
Jena
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Gunaay
Atlantic City
Principe
Libbeys& Goi
N.Y, Ava
Teussdale
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