Investigation reveals usurious loans to Interior clerks
An inquiry into the Franklin Mutual Investment Association found that government clerk Dr. Joshua Hayes acted as a loan facilitator within the Pension Office. The report cites 52 percent to 62 percent annual interest, stock purchases tied to loans, and evasive testimony. Hayes faced dismissal, as Secretary Hitchcock moves to curb illegal lending practices in the Interior Department.
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Franklin Mutual Investment Association
Joshua Hayes
Department the Interior
Hitchcock
Department of the Interior
Department
Warner
Bureau of Pensions
Secretary of the Interior
Bureau
Commissioner of Pensions
Pension Office
Hayes
Association
Fourand-a-shalf Street
Dr. Hayes
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Abduction Case Ties Maryland Virginia Pursuit to Court
Maryland authorities report the abduction of fourteen year old Edith Moffett by George 8 Sacks jr and the theft of two horses linked to a cross state pursuit ending with Sacks pleaded guilty to abducting Moffett and horse stealing. The case trails from Hyattsville to Piscataway across the Potomac to Baltimore and Fredericksburg as deputies buttoned the net on a months long escape ending with the runaways in a Virginia farmhouse awaiting April action. Edith, daughter of Mrs Susan Reed, endured a harsh journey as Sacks sold horses and moved from town to town while painting a future of happiness for her small town. The case centers on the suspect’s alleged crimes and the ongoing inquiry into motive and responsibility.
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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
Mutual aid loan ring questioned by grand jury in 1900s case
Lawyers debate lawful rate versus usury as officials testify about a credit association connected to the Treasury Department. Dr. Hayes, Gardiner, and others defend or deny charges as evidence shows loans at high percentages to employees. Officials condemn extortion and pledge scrutiny of any staff profiting from such schemes.
Piano-Rage Enlivens Washington Post Prize Contest
In Washington Post piano contest entrants from Gonzaga College First Congregational Church United Spanish War Veterans and others vie for one of five prizes. Notable candidates include Rev J B Pittar SJ and Rev Stephen M Newman with supporters around Sixth Street NW and H Street NW. Coupons must reach the Post office by the stated deadline to be counted.
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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 Move by Typothetae Fight
Chairman Parsons of the eight hour strike committee says the Typothetae injunction aids the printers. He notes boosts in striker numbers since publication and calls the petition an unfair attack while denying violence. Rev. Alexander Kent to address the union at 3 PM at Ninth and D Streets NW. Typothetae members object to the term trust.
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Parsons
Typographical Union
Asmuch
Alexander Kent
The
People’s Church
Ninth
D Streets
Troothetae Association
Plan to Evade Injunction Seeks Union Admission Loop
Chicago printers outline a scheme to win strikebreakers into unions without violating Judge Holdom's injunction. President Wright says affidavits will assert nonmembership to avoid contempt and justify continued nonunion recruitment. Boston notes on a second strike day report more workers claimed by employers' typothetae than by the union.
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Chicago
Wright
Boston
Gordon Salary Dispute Stirs Howard University Board
Comptroller says trustees must decide on Gordon salary issue amid tension at Howard University. Racewell and Rev Dr John Gordon linked to ongoing debates over pay, governance, and authority as university leadership faces critical funding questions.
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Racewell
John’ Gordon
Tate
Howard, University
Weather Bureau Forecast Of Cold Wave And Temperatures
The U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau reports a nationwide cold wave east of the Mississippi River with temperatures 10 to 24 degrees below normal except in the East Gulf and South Atlantic states. Northwest sees a fall in pressure and 10 to 25 degrees above normal. Southwest little change. Light snow in the Lake region and parts of the Middle Atlantic and New England with no other major precipitation. Warmer inland by Sunday. winds shift along coasts from northwest to northeast. forecasts for European-bound steamers and various city readings included.
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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
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Heyes
John A. Gardiner
Himelf
Lao
Dudge
Franklin Mutoarnvestment Association
Tam
Cerekary
Agaoda
Mutual Association
James D.bowen
Hayes Iag
Yalthough
Pension Bureau
Finance Committee
Bowen
Nam
Witiel
Rene
Myamingren
Giml
Eaitit Moffett
Bladensburg
Eden Serene
Acta Se
Gardiner
ABC
Ealings
Tolman
Megal
Grand Jury
Hayen
Pease
Treasury Department
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Pensign Burea
Ioan
Neerest
Columb
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Pr. Hayes
Pénssion
Enliven
the Post
College
Church
Florence Crittenton
Tegan Am
Simes
Cate Waller Barat
Gordon
Pianola Music
F Street
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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
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Oppenheimer’s
Piaoth St
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
F St.n.w
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Delivey
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