Investigation Reveals 52 Percent Loans by Interior Clerks
An official inquiry into the Franklin Mutual Investment Association tied to Dr. Joshua Hayes, a Pension Office clerk, found loans to clerks at usurious rates. Hayes reportedly approved loans, demanded stock purchases, and acted as a department liaison, with an inquiry seeking discharge and reforms in the Interior Department.
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Franklin Mutual Investment Association
Joshua Hayes
Department the Interior
Commissioner of Pensions
Pension Office
Hayes
Association
Fourand-a-shalf Street
Dr. Hayes
ARS A An
Agaoda
Mutual Association
James D.bowen
Hayes Iag
Yalthough
Abduction Case Trails Across Maryland and Virginia
Maryland authorities report Arthur Carr Sacks jr pleaded guilty to abducting fourteen year old Edith Moffett and two counts of horse stealing. The pair fled from Bladensburg area, traveled through Virginia to Baltimore and Piscataway before being captured near Hyattsville. Edith, daughter of Susan Reed, endured a harsh journey with Sacks painting a hopeful future as a “knight,” while authorities pursue action at the April grand jury session.
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Dude
Arthur Carr
Hyattsville, George
Sacks
Hadith Moffett
Marlboro
Judge Carr
Southland
Sherif Vincent
Fredericksburg
raHionda
Bradensburgy
Annie Lindzke
Washington
Georgetown
Read
Edith Moffett
Keane
Maryland
Virginia
Moffett
Piscataway
Backs
J. W. Ward
Ruggard
Shome
Baltimore
Hyattsville
Goldsmith's
Aiguan
Reed
George Alexander
James T. Callan
Waihe Gil
Ayattsville
Lawmakers clash over usury rates in Pension Bureau case
In a heated hearing, lawyers debate legality of 1 per cent and 53 per cent loan rates tied to a pension office association. Witnesses accuse Dr. Hayes and Gardiner of exploiting borrowers, while officials defend fees as necessary costs. Evidence shows officers pressed delinquents and misrepresented roles, prompting calls to curb usurious practices.
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Hayes
Association
eAnd
District of Columbia
Gardiner
ABC
Ealings
Tolman
Megal
Grand Jury
Hayen
Pease
Dr. Hayes
Treasury Department
Hases
Franklin Mutual Investment Association
Heyes
Pensign Burea
Ioan
Neerest
Columb
Bia
Pr. Hayes
Pénssion
Enliven The Piano Rage In Post Prizes Contest
Several competitors join the Washington Post piano contest with coupons and votes. Gonzaga College and St Aloysius Church lead from the Jesuit director Rev J B Pittar SJ, while First Congregational Church under Rev Stephen M Newman also competes. United Spanish War Veterans and Soldiers Sailors and Marine Club vie for prizes as local groups urge supporters to submit coupon votes before the deadline.
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Gonzaga College
Worth
Aloyalug
J. B. Pittar
Washington Post
U. and 3
First Congregational ‘Church
Tenth
Stephen M. Newman
Sixth Street Northwest
Cox
B. Claxton
Corm
F. W. Alexanderer
Francis J
Ndgion
William RB. Stone
Charles L. G. Anderson
John Lewis Smith
Charles C. Pierce
Richard B. Leach
Sheridan
C Street
St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum
H Street
Sisters of the Holy Cross
Injunction Helps Strike Chairman Declares Move a Mistake
Chairman Parsons of the eight hour strike committee of the Typothetae says the injunction sought by the Typothetae aided strikers and drew new members who view the action as unfair. He asserts no violence has occurred and Rev. Alexander Kent will speak at printers headquarters at 3 pm. Members criticize the term trust used for their association.
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Parsons
Typographical Union
Asmuch
Alexander Kent
The
People’s Church
Ninth
D Streets
Troothetae Association
Plan To Evade Injunction In Chicago Printers Strike
Chicago February 2 printers say they devised a scheme to bring nonunion workers into the union without violating Judge Holdom’s injunction. President Wright of the union claims the plan will forestall contempt and allow continued nonunion members to join. Boston reports the second strike day shows more employer men at work than the union acknowledges.
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Chicago
Wright
Boston
Gordon Salary Dispute Sparks Trustee Debate At Howard
Comptroller notes salary issue for Rev Dr John Gordon raises trustees decision need. Racewell ruled yesterday in a case involving Tate President of Howard University. The debate centers on extending pay scales and fiscal actions by the board.
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Racewell
John’ Gordon
Tate
Howard, University
Weather Bureau Report Details Eastwide Cold Wave and Temperatures
The Weather Bureau reports a severe cold wave across the eastern half of the United States with temperatures 10 to 24 degrees below normal, except in the East Gulf and South Atlantic States. Northwest sees a rise in temps and a notable low pressure drop. Snow observed in the Lake region and parts of New England with little other precipitation. The cold will ease Saturday into Sunday, with fair general conditions otherwise. Winds vary by coast and region, with fresh NW to N along New England and Middle Atlantic coasts, and easterlies along the South Atlantic and East Gulf coasts. Steamers bound for Europe face fresh NW winds and cold, fair weather toward the Grand Banks. Temperature readings across multiple U.S. cities are listed, noting highs, lows, and rainfall.
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U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Castral
Lake Region
Middle Atlantic
Ptates
New Englava
Atlantic States
Upper Lake Region
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Weat
New England
South Atlantic
East Gulf Coasts
West Gulf Coast
Lake Michigan
Saturkey
European Porta
Grang
Sonshins
Pat ‘Eanshina
Asheville
Ww. C
Atlanta
Atlantic City
Bismarck
Barton
Mass
Buffalo
Chicago
Cicinnati
Cheyenne
Wyo
Davenport
Denver
Colo
Des Moines
Iowa
Galveston
Tex
Helena
Mont
Indianapolis
Ind
Jacksonville
Fla
Kahnaw City
Little Rock
Ark
Marquette
Mich
Memphis
Tenn
Tivee
Row
Orleans
York
M.Y
North Platte
Nepr
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Hitchcock
Department of the Interior
Department
Warner
Bureau of Pensions
Secretary of the Interior
Bureau
A. W. Roome
Roome
Joshua A. Hayes
Nim
Fa Missioner
Perzeng
John A. Gardiner
Himelf
Lao
Dudge
Franklin Mutoarnvestment Association
Tam
Cerekary
Pension Bureau
Finance Committee
Bowen
Nam
Witiel
Rene
Myamingren
Giml
Eaitit Moffett
Bladensburg
Eden Serene
Acta Se
Enliven
the Post
College
Church
Florence Crittenton
Tegan Am
Simes
Cate Waller Barat
Gordon
Pianola Music
F Street
N. W
Glassic Music
Fur Wise
Beethoven
Scarf Nee
Chaminade
Chopin
Gabriel Maris
Second Value
Godard
Grieg
Largo
Handel
Haydn
the Mill
Jensen
Bird
Henselt
Tdilio
Lack
Valse
Mish
Edmors
Home Savings Bank
7Th and
Mass. Ave
Peter Grogan
American Security and Trust Company
Pennsylvania Ave
Washburn’s
Pillsbury’s
Coveland
G. G. Cornwell & Son
Penn. Avenue
Kca
Oppenheimer’s
Piaoth St
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
F St.n.w
Ltst
Delivey
Pental Eawg
A. Collins
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