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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1906

Page

3

Forger y Nets $10,000 and Man Surrenders Confession

Peoria Ill Dec 1 Daniel F Raum son of former U S Commissioner of Pensions admitted being a forger in the sum of $10,000 and surrendered to the States attorney He claimed forged mortgages on Knox County land and said he would sign a confession Raum described how his crimes grew from a desire for society expenses and said $3,000 is owed to Frank O Cunningham with the rest spread among others He said he forged to obtain money and the full amount involves several victims.

Sonal Peoria Tl Daniel F. Raum and & Son Green B Raum Frank O Cunningham Perons Cunningham el Raym

Notice of simultaneous marriage and tenth notices in papers

The Washington Post announces that marriage and tenth notices will appear simultaneously in multiple major papers including New York Times Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Chicago Record Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburgh Dispatch and more without extra charge. The notice lists several newspapers and the prospect of publication across many outlets.

Washington Post NEW York Times Boston Globe

Undertakers and Embalmers Active in Washington Area

Local funeral services advertise undertakers and embalmers including W R Speare J William Lee George P Zarhorst and Harvey's Sons with contact numbers and prices. The listings show crematorium options Commodious chapels and florists Comley Bros and GuDe provide funeral designs and cut flowers in the Northwest area.

W. R. Speare F Street N. W J. William Lee Embelmer Cormmodine Chanel Modan Pennsylvania Ava Aw George P. Zarhorst Best Capital St. R Comley Bros Ave Gude St. Northwest M. Sa Geo. C. Shaffer Main 14Th Ezests

Dan Raum Forgery Case Tangles Family Trow

The text describes Dan Raum, son of Gen Raum, a Peoria attorney once involved with the Pension Bureau, who forged and faced arrest after attempting to settle debts. Galvanized by revelations, Gen Raum traveled to Washington for legislation work as colleagues express shock and sorrow over the son’s actions.

Dante Raum Gan Green B Raum Internal Revenue Harison Washington Gen Raum Revenue Service Ilinois Peoria Dan Raum Illinois Geo Raum Green B Raum, Jr Pension Bureau Joseph W Graff Graff Cullo Gen Ream

Fines Total 150000 for Sugar Refining and Cooperage Firms

In New York December 11 United States Circuit Court judge Holt imposed 90000 on the American Sugar Refining Company and 70000 on the Brooklyn Cooperage Company after both pleaded guilty to accepting rebates on sugar shipments under the Ekins act. United States District Attorney Stimson said the fines would deter rebaters and the government consented to dismiss the other indictments.

New York Holt States American Sugar Refining Company Brooklyn Cooperage Company Sugar Refining Company United States Stimson

Garfield on Corporations in Princeton Lecture

James B Garfield argued that corporations dominate modern business and threaten privacy. He urged public disclosure and federal licensing to curb monopolies and place corporate power under government control. He warned corporations may rule the government unless controls are enacted now.

Priceton James B Garfield Garffeld Corpore Yong

Shrine Officer Arrested on Embezzlement Charge

Kansas City Missouri December 11 Harry Allen 17 was arrested today on information sworn by three Ararat Temple finance committee members of the Mystic Shrine city charging embezzlement of 7614. Allen a prominent businessman and three term recorder pleaded not guilty before a justice of the peace and was released on bond of 100 furnished by friends. His preliminary hearing was set for December 15.

Kansas City Harry Allen Ararat Ancient Order of Naples Mystic Shrine

Rockefeller Indictments in Ohio Quash Arguments End

In Findlax Ohio on December 11 arguments to dismiss the petition in error and to quash indictments against John D Rockefeller M G Bilas J M Robertson and H F P McIntosh Standard oil officials were completed this afternoon with the closing address by Virgin Eline Cleveland Hearing in mandamus against Buckeye Pipe Line Co to compel it to carry all oil offered postponed to Tuesday

Rockefeller and Associates Findlax Ohio John D Rockefeller M_ G Bilas J M Robertson H FP McIntosh Standard OK Virgin Eline Cleveland Buckeye Pipe Line Company

Licensed to Marry Across Cities and States

A整理 of upcoming marriages lists pairs including George X Robert of Omaha and Mary D Levier of Baltimore, Thomas H Ryan and Fannie L Leshorn of Philadelphia, Robert Spear of Atlanta with Annie Baird, Ross Mealy of Kenmore with Mamie E Oliver, and others such as William Carter with Clara Lo Williams, Seth W Von Dever with Lilian V Parker, Oscar L Rand with LeGrand Scott, James A Parker with Tattle Brown, among records from multiple locales.

George X Robert Omaha Nebr Mary D. Levier William D Wyble Baltimore Amelia C Denhardt Thomas H Ryan Fannie L’ Leshorn Robert Spear Atlanta Annie ¥ Baird Ross Mealy Mamie E Oliver Kenmore William B Waters Rockville Ellen Brewer Rockriffe William Carter Clara Lo Williams Seth W. von Dever Lilian V Parker PS Donnelly Philadelphia Mary A Dugen Troy Oscar L. Rand LeGrand Scott James A Parker Richmond Tattle Brown

Health Office RCCORD Deaths Reported Through December

The notice lists numerous deceased individuals with ages and addresses, including William F Hetlen at 3325 7at st, one year, Henry Ellis at 610 2d st sw, 63 years, Mary Hare 49 years, James F Shannon 42 years, Deborah Thompagn 62 years, Charles D McHimmin 25 years, John W Watson 71 years, Michael Murphy 72 years, and Incy Fowler 10 months, among others, reflecting a citywide health office death report through year end.

Dane Dowling Blagden Ct William F Hetlen Henry Ellis Sears Whitsm R “Lowe Portner Yore Farvey Rowland Mary Hare Ist St. Nw James F Shannon Deborah Thompagn Charles D McHimmin Brightwood Heater Washington del Ave Sw Yin ‘Baunders Moten St Aw Mary Cave U5 Fumelact John W Watson Neitle Alexanter John Friederick Florence Wadsworth Columbia Livya Johnson Columbia Terres, & Yea Incy Fowler St Nw

Mysterious double murder at saloon rear room

Salvatore Sperlozza was killed while playing cards behind his saloon bar in New York. The shooting appears planned with a Maltese cross marker and a hidden shooter using a boarded shutter. Police noted no robbery motive and suspect Sicilian Black Hand involvement, comparing to a prior nearby murder.

Salvatore Sperlozza Black Hand Washington Post New York Rose Gunther First Street Seloon-Keeger Salvatore Gallana Holy Family Forsyth Street Spertozza Sperlozza Forsyth Speriozza Alan Dr Lett Gouverneur Hospital Palermo Sicily

Would Bar Japanese. Kahn Attacks Japanese Immigration Policy

New York dispatch reports Representative Julius Kahn denouncing Japanese immigration at a New York Credit Men's Association dinner. He claims Japanese would only accept naturalization if needed and argues Pacific Coast residents fear an Oriental invasion, comparing Japanese to Chinese in vice and criticizing school segregation policy. He cites unequal treaties and predicts resistance to mixed schooling.

Juline Kahn New York Julius Kahn Ban Francise Kahn New York Credit Men's Association Hotel St. Denis San Francisco Pacific Coast Japan America California Ohia

Signals From Buried Miners In Bakersfield Shaft Rescue

From Bakersfield six miners entombed since Friday, a message says at least one man is alive and answering signals though fainter. Three rescue crews have made limited progress. blasting bulwarks to drain rock and water pipes is considered the only hope. Edison Company reportedly will not authorize blasting, while miners may sustain life by drinking water from a broken shaft pipe.

Los Angeles Cal Bakersfield Edison Company

Boy Shoots Father in Street After Revolver Pursuit

A 16 year old, William Weeden, shot his father John Weeden twice in the head after a dispute over schooling. The elder Weeden is hospitalized with two bullet wounds while the son was arrested and committed to await the outcome of the injuries. The incident occurred on Washington Avenue in Glendale.

New York Connorton Long Island City William Weeden John Weeden Weeden Longsland Young Weeden Gien- Gale Cout Leonard J Woodle Washington Avenue Glendale Holaman

Dynamite to Win Strike in Chicago Case

Testimony links President Shea to the year long teamsters strike plans. Michael Kelly testified Shea asked about dynamite and whether someone could handle it. Pickets allegedly issued knives to harm colored workers and to cut harness. Evidence also cited orders to buy acid placed in eggshells to be thrown on Montgomery Ward horses.

Chicago Shea Teamsters Micheal Kelly Montgomery, Ward & Co

Southern Insurance Case Receivers Named for Three States

Atlanta orders transfer of litigation over Atlanta-Birmingham Insurance and Prudential Insurance of West Virginia to federal court. A. C. Sexton of Montgomery and J. T. Dargan of Atlanta serve as co receivers. A. Slaten named special master to take evidence.

Georgia Alabama West Virginia Atlanta Atlanta-Birmingham Insurance Company Prudential Insurance Company Pendleton Superior Court United States District Court Newman A. C. Sexton Montgomery Ala J. T. Dargan Birmingham John Slaten

Gillette Calm as He Faces Transfer to Death Cell

Hertimer New York December 1 Chester Gillette, killer of Grace Brown, is to be moved tomorrow to Auburn Prison for execution. Officials avoid crowds. departure may be 1:30 am or 4:40 am. Gillette remains calm, says death is inevitable, and his mother and Rev Gramps seek conversion. Lawyer Mills notes no appeal decision until at least two weeks.

Hertimer Chester Gillette Grace Brown Auburn Prison Gillette Syracuse Saven Evans Auburn Giletta John H Gramps Stone Arabia Mor Gramps Chester Jesus Glete Mills

Deny Gilman Murder arraigned in Dayton

Dayton Ohio December 11 Collins and Rayne Gilman are charged with complicity in the murder of their sister Dana Gilman whose body was found near her Arlington Heights home three weeks ago. They pleaded not guilty. Fayne Gilman may stay at a friend's house, Collins jailed. They were arraigned in Magistrate Wagner's court and face a preliminary hearing Friday. No motive or evidence details were disclosed.

Dayton Ohio Collins Rayne Gilman Dana Gilman Arlington Heights Fayne Gilman Wagners Court Fayne

Bank Robber Confesses to Newton Heist in Kansas

Joseph Kearns of Chicago, a clothing clerk, confessed to robbing Midland National Bank at Newton Kansas on November 33 afternoon. He described locking six people in the vault and fleeing with 1900 dollars. He said he sent part of the money to his mother and sisters in Ann Arbor Michigan and spent some at Chicago and New York hotels and a Chicago gambling house. He will likely be surrendered to Newton officials for prosecution.

Great Bend Kans Joseph Kearns Tommer Chicago Midland National Bank Newton Ann Heroer Mich New York

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