Trail of Contractors Ends in Guilty Verdicts and Sentences
Judge Speer says he will not be unduly severe as two defendants are found guilty and to be sentenced today. The case involves alleged government fraud of 575000 connected to Savannah Harbor work, amid a collision with Captain Carter. Indicted parties fled to Canada and faced extradition struggles during the lengthy legal battle.
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Carter
Savannah Harbor
Canada
Pistrie
Marion
Aloume
Oberia M. P Wy
Wiliam T
Edward
Gayner
Erwin
Moody
Gaynor
New York
Savannah
Oberiin M. Carter
Engineer Corps
Famous case summary of Greene and Gaynor verdict
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 Federal Court. The trial spanned weeks with sentencing set for the next morning by Judge Emory Speer. The case involved lengthy cross border proceedings in Canada and Great Britain, with substantial stated costs and possible penalties, including up to seventeen years and a $575,000 fine.
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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
Speer
Military court martial sentencing in Greene and Gaynor case
An Army officer faced court martial over involvement in alleged frauds under the Greene and Gaynor contract. He was sentenced to an honorable discharge and a term of five years imprisonment.
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Mprovement
Greene and Gaynor
Castro Resigns Venezuelan President. Gomez Acts
Venezuelan officials report President Castro’s retirement as temporary. Vice President Gomez acts as president while Cas tro rests. bond markets react with Venezuelan bonds opening higher. The legation notes peace in Venezuela and denies a Castro brother coup. France-Venezuela tensions cited with possible coal shifts to Germany England and the United States.
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London
Joetro
Venezuela
Gomez
Republic
Castro
Stock Exchange
Onor Garbiras
Gomenz
Garbiras
Casro
Celéstino Castro
Trial on blackmail claim ends abruptly with family secrets exposed
Homer Hawkins a New Haven railroad timekeeper faced a quick adjournment as questions about birth, adoption, and the Fullers' family ties unsettled Louis R Fuller. Mrs Faxon testified about the doctor’s adoption of a son and the possible existence of a biological mother. The dramatic moment halted proceedings, with bail reduced for Hawkins and the case likely to proceed tomorrow.
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New York
Homer Hawkins
New Haven and Hartford
Haying
Louis R. Puller
Harvard
Frank Fuller
Dorchester
Mass
Young Fuller
Price
Hawkins
Fuller
Louis Br.uuller
Puller
S. Faxon
Haskins
Sheila
Faxon
Louis R. Fuller
de. Fuller
Louis R. Tatler
Judge McMahon Robbed Then Wallet Dropped on Street
Judge McMahon of General Sessions was pickpocketed on a Broadway car at White Street. After escaping with the pocketbook the thief dropped it on the sidewalk, allowing the judge to recover it. The judge says he recognized the thief as a man he recently released on suspended sentence in his court. Concurrently an adpromises savings on surplus funds with 2 percent interest and Baltimore return rail service on Saturdays and Sundays.
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New York
McMahon
General Sessions
Broadway
White Streit
Tragic Vesuvius Relief Efforts In Naples Menace
News from Naples reports mounting loss of life at Attajano as Mount Vesuvius ashes fall on the city. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena lead relief with 300000 dollars raised from government and public subscriptions, while rescue workers aid refugees, hospitals operate, and robberies rise in the chaos.
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Attajano
Naples
Mount Vesuvius
Fort San Marti
Ag Lt
Castel Dell ‘Ova
Postlipo
Bay of
Matteucci
Duke of
Aosta
Victor Emmanuel
Gbtajano
Bagdistia
Re elects Maj Sylvester and officers of police group
Hot Springs Ark April 12 Officers elected to the International Association of Chiefs of Police Maj Richard Sylvester Washington D C re elected president J O Whittaker Dayton Ohio first vice president Trunk Cassidy Elmira and vice president Harvey Grand Rapids secretary treasurer Motion toward capital punishment for burglars entering a dwelling met strong support but ruled out of order Chief Murphy Jersey City urged non resistance when burglar encountered Chief George Black Wilmington praised whipping post for wife beaters claiming it cut the police force by half since its inauguration
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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
Workers Stormed by Mob at Franklin Colliery Riot
A group of workers at the Franklin collier y near Wilkes barre Pa were stoned by a mob as they quit work near closing time. State police were notified but arrived after the disturbance had ended.
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Franklin Colliery
Wilkesharre
Franklin
Lehigh Valley ‘Coal Company
Pattison's Condition Not Serious, Ohio Gov. Pattison Improving
Cincinnati April 18 Gov Pattison's family and physicians report improved condition. Dr Oliver says Pattison's status is satisfactory and the governor remains under care. Springfield riots and tax debates stir speculation on legislative moves to cut a $260 to 310,000 context, with talks of reducing the tax to 3600 to erase saloon trouble. The legislature may push a reduction when it reconvenes.
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Garber
Ohio
Cincinnati
Pattison
Oliver
Democratic State Executive’ Committee
Pineten
Conney
Ate Chetrman
General Assembly
Springfield
Springfeld
Columbus
Tornado devastates Briggs and Stafford towns in storm
A violent tornado struck Briggs, Texas, near Bertram, destroying most buildings and killing two people with about thirty injured as telephone lines failed. In Wichita Kansas storm damage was reported at Stafford with homes demolished and several injured, while another tornado was sighted north of Stafford with no serious injuries.
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Bertram
Tex
Briggs
Orelock
Killen
Welimin
Daugtten
San Ft
Kansas
Wichita
Kans
Stafford
Kanal
Freil Tasiner
Congregational Church
Mmils Grange
Edward Gleisburg
Befra
Toutheast
Ana
Bliss Succeeds Wood as Moroland Governor
The Philippine Commission designates Bliss as governor of Moroland succeeding Wood. Commissioner Cameron Forbes and native commissioners travel to Baguio for the formal appointment amid ceremonies as officials outline governance for the Muslim region.
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Philippine
Moroland
Manila
Commisgsion
Camerot Forbes
Democrats Defy Court Nominates Rose for Mayor
Kansas City Kansas executive committee nominates W. Rose for mayor despite a Supreme Court ruling that ousted Ross and barred him from serving beyond the current term ending in 1907. Rose had resigned to avoid ouster.
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Kansas City
Kans
W. W. Ross
Democratic City Today
W- Rose
Supreme Court
Kansas
Ross
Rose
Art supplement preview in Sundays Post
The Sunday Post previews an eight page art supplement produced with heavy calendered book paper. It features a full page Continental Memorial Hall with DAR officers, wives and children of the diplomatic corps in Washington across two pages, a Marine Band portrait in new uniforms for Europe tour, Mexican War Veterans from their convention, and other timely features. Readers are invited to place an order yesterday for next Sunday’s Fest.
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Continental Memorial Hall
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Iwives
Childbert
Diplomatic Corps
Washington
Europe
Peete
Americans in Plot Aimed at Aiding Gomez Expedition
Fragmentary OCR reveals a discussion of a Gomez expedition involving US officials. A court questioning touched on confidential conversations with a US government official. The article references a postal train parlor car and travel between Washington, Virginia, and springtime events.
Minister Fouget Robbers Riot At Texas Convention
Dallas on April 6 reports describe a disturbance at a Methodist educational convention where Dr. Brooks, a minister, was involved in an altercation. A man assaulted Brooks, knocked him down, and fled with a companion who was later pursued by Brooks before police were notified.
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Dallas
Dr. Brooks
Brea
Methodist- Educational Convention of
Texas
Explosion Kills Two Divers During Submarine Work
Two divers died when dynamite exploded prematurely during a surface search at Michigan Center. The accident occurred this afternoon as the crew attempted to surface, officials reported.
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Fich
Tutte Trial Reveals Insane Suspect Pressured to Transfer Life Insurance
Mrs Jane Tutte widow of coal king testifies in Pittsburgh court that Frank Hoffstat and James W recovered pressured her husband to transfer life insurance, claiming he would jump from a train and threaten suicide. She recounts journeys to Europe, the 15 dollar trip, and efforts to keep him from self harm as they fled to Hot Springs and St. Louis.
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Washington Pas
Pittsburg
Jane Tutte
King
Blank N. Hoffster
Ames Wwecover
Cfore J
Jay
Hecr
Grain broker Vaughan jailed for mail fraud
Edward A. Vaughan a grain broker from Minneapotia was convicted of using the mails to defraud and sentenced to fifteen months in a federal district court reformatory plus a fine. The case involved extensive financial records and entrusted money, with the government issuing a fraud order after his arrest.
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Minneapotia
Orng
Edward A. Vaughan
get-Hebegitck
Towdey
Federal District Courts
Offerig
Vaughen
Tragic shooting at boarding house ends in double death
A Minneapolis man shot a woman in her abdomen then killed himself in a boarding house. The woman, Mrs. Boothman, and the assailant, a man named Rosning aged sixty, were found after he forced his way in and made advances. Both died at the scene, with authorities noting a self-inflicted wound. The incident occurred in Philadelphia’s Atlantic City line vicinity as trains halted nearby.
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Minneapolis
Miners and Operators Face Arbitration Move in Strike Talks
In New York on April 2, subcommittee talks between anthracite miners and operators yielded two proposals from the miners. If not accepted, the dispute would go to arbitration by the Strike Commission. Operators indicated they would respond by letter and hoped negotiations could continue only if developments emerge.
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Strike Commission
Teussdale
Finis
York
Lana
Vastiers
Mitchell
United Mine Medica
Arcnite
Panthracite Strike Commission
Conciliation Board
Baer
Truesdale
The
Lackawanna Railroad
Paer
Trugsdale
Loomach
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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Whersley Pottery
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Baltimore
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Vesuvis
Orujano
Nola
Helena
Schleswig-Holstein
Torre del Greco
Small de Sone
14Th & G
Waldorf-Astoria
Lag Brdwy
N.Y
New Orleans
Confederate Veterans
Maiesty
Tore Annunziata
Paris
Palersmo
Sicily
Relcue
Nahme
Rupert Goelat
Palermo
Amalfi
San Jerno
Vesuvius
Maj
Sylvester
Police Chiefs’ Association
Tornado
Bliss
Wood
the Sunday Post
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A.seige Santo
Montes Jipaines
Gove
Ingham
Fudge Fitzgerald
Jimines
Sininez
Jiminés
Virginia
Mat Springs
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J. L. Brooks
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Jutte
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