Jewelers accuse plot tied to fraudulent bonds scheme
New York reports arrest of William Leary and White of Imperial Trustees Company as police link jewelry swindle to bogus certificates of deposit. Hanover Bank halted operations after investigators seized officers and directors, while other suspects face charges for circulating fake bonds and defrauding dealers in Boston New York and Jersey City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Bank
Imperial Trustees Company
New York
Wiliam Leary
Garrard City
Rhe Deas
Tcaivestween
Ofhall
White
Jersey City
Atouch Leary
Park PLC
Brooklyn
Hanover Park
Boston
Tombs Court
Alfred Goslin
Goslin
Jie
Hanover Bank
Leary
Ttthian
Ie Imperial Trustees Company
Lageest
Cartelyeau
Scranton
Muoster
Tranover Bank
Hooper
Teaury
E Trangier Bank
Seme Voollem
Frederick Waugh
Philadelphia
United States Commissonier Shields
Bhe
Triperal Truste« Company
Toh S Wilote
Hanover Bank Injunction Case Goes To Supreme Court
Wig of McJilton & Co. New York is Hanover Bank president. Savings bank commissioners have handed the matter to Attorney General Dana Malone. The injunction permanence and receivership petition will be heard tomorrow in the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wig
McJilton & Co
New York
Hanover Bank
Savings Bank
Dana Malone
Supreme Court
Darkness Over Chicago Shuts Streets At Midday
Dense smoke and cloud cover enveloped Chicago from morning to afternoon creating dark conditions where stores stayed lit as though night. Streetcars ran with lamps, collisions occurred in the darkness, and the Board of Trade saw no cash wheat price at session start. Weather Bureau called the darkness purely local.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
Weather Bureau
Murdered by Robber in New York Basement Case
New York reports a peddler named Wolf Kessler aged about 60 died today after a robber easying a drug in a drink at the Kessler home on Scanner street. His eighty year old mother, also living there, is said to be dying from the same drug. Police believe chloral was used. The house contained stolen jewelry, and the robber lured them to drink, causing both to lose consciousness. the son died at Gouverneur Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wolf Kessler
Kessler
Gouverneur Hospital
White man with blackened face tied to Canton assault
Miss Nancy Dawson was attacked near Canton by a man who had blackened his face to resemble a Negro. She fought him off, scratched his face, and indicated the assailant’s artificial darkening. A Black man was briefly jailed but released after an alibi emerged. a white suspect later detained could not be identified by Dawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Canton
Nancy Dawson
Presbyterian Church
Candidate Against Alger in Michigan Senate Race
Arthur Hill of Saginaw wealthy lumberman today announced his candidacy for the United States Senate in opposition to Senator R A Alger. Hill outlines a platform to curb self serving politicians and asks the Republican State central committee to note at the next state convention a candidate for U S Senator to be voted for by the legislature. He argues this does not invade legislative prerogatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Arthur Hill
Saginaw
United States Senate
R. A. Alger
United States
Hill
Money Row in De Castellane Marriage Seeks Separation Not Divorce
Paris dispatch says no woman’s name will appear in the De Castellane suit as Count Boni denies rumors of close ties with the Duchess d Uzes. The dispute centers on wealth from the Boni marriage, with tension affecting the Countess’s nerves. Proceedings begin for separation, not dissolution, and may be decided on papers alone. Friends on both sides work to keep the quarrel contained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D’uzes
Gount
Countess
Washington Post
Paris
de Castellane
Count Boni
Uzes
Jay Sould
France
Grime of Boston Mother Tragedy in Roxbury Home
Police report a mother Mrs Annie L Dixon killed her four children Annie aged five George three and a half Mildred two and Marion one and herself by gas at 2 Dennis street Roxbury Boston. Husband Arthur B Dixon returned from work to find the locked house and bodies in a bedroom. Medical examiner says the deaths were self inflicted after a long illness. Dixon, 31, says he left for work at six this morning.
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Boston
Dennis Street
Roxbury
Annie L. Dixon
Annie
George
Mildred
Marion
Arthur B. Dixon
Dixon
A. A .Macdonald
Firemen Save Millard Abner From House Fire
Firemen rescued Millard Abner a paralyzed man from smoke on the second floor of Carrie Thomas home at 2141 P street northwest about eight o clock last night. Lieutenant Reynolds and Private Branzell of Truck Company No 3 carried him down. He was revived on the sidewalk. A overheated stove caused the blaze, with about 200 dollars damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Abner
Carrie Thomas
P Street
Abner
Lieut. Reynolds
Branzell
TELL OF TEXAN'S LOYALTY
Two hundred natives of the Lone Star State attended the monthly meeting of the Texas Society at Pythian Temple last night. Representatives James L. Slayden and John H. Stephens spoke on patriotism and loyalty by Texas since statehood. A program of songs by Mrs Bradley McDuffle, Miss Edith Marceron, and Philip Scantly, plus a cornet solo by Mrs Lilian Dodge and a reading by Mrs W. M. Heywood, followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Star State
Texas Society
Pythian Temple
James L. Slayden
John H. Stephens
Texas
Bradley McDuffle
Edith Marceron
Philip
Lilian Dodge
W. M. Heywood
Senator Heyburn Improves After Appendicitis Attack
Idaho Senator Heyburn show signs of improvement after serious illness from appendicitis and complications. Doctors say peritonitis threat arrested, temperature easing, but he remains in danger. Gorman remains weakened by grip. doctors suggest a trip south. sale of Persian floor coverings opens at Sloan's 1407 Gat. today, and tomorrow and Friday at same hours.
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Heyburn
Idaho
Weyburn
Gorman
South
Sloan's
Gat
Sloan’s
Will Name Chairman For D A R Committees
The national board of the Daughters of the American Revolution meets at 902 I Street this afternoon at 3. President General Mrs Donald McLean will announce committee chairmanships for the Continental Congress set for April 16. She returns from a northern trip to mobilize memorial hall funds and pavilion work progresses toward completion by the April convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean
National Board of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Board Rooms
I Street
Donald McLean
Memorial Hall
Continental Congress
Order
Memorial Hall Fund
Moody Denies Allied DOJ and Commerce in Packers Probe
Chicago February 6 Attorney General Moody testifies in the Packers immunity case denying that the Department of Justice and the Department of Commerce and Labor acted in unison. He confirms a Roosevelt letter copy but rejects the defense’s interpretation. Garfield’s March 8, 1895 beef report is read in court as witnesses explain book examinations of Nelson Morris Co and Fairbank Canning Co.
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Chicago
Moody
Johns. Miller
Armour & Co
Roosevelt
Packers
Department of Justice
Department of Commerce and Labor
Mr. Moody
Ciief
Garfield
Miller
Mr. Miller
Washington
Ge Eral
Humphreys
Nelson Morris & Co
Fairbank Canning Company
C. M. Vice
McFarlane
Mio- Yrarlane
Morrison
Dent
Timmons
Jacob Risk III at Sloan's Today and Tomorrow
Jacob Risk III is scheduled at Sloan's, 1407 Gst., today at 1 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tomorrow and Friday the same times.
Heroine at Fire Rescues Siblings in Milwaukee Ave Blaze
Ray R Segal a fourteen year old schoolgirl saved three children during a Milwaukee Avenue fire. One fireman fainted from smoke as Segal carried her invalid sister down stairs and then rescued a younger brother and sister. Fire originated in a vacant store below the Segal home. The blaze caused smoke-filled kitchen and light losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ray R. Segal
Milwaukee Avenue
Segal
Ray Segal
Pauline
Sma
Jerome Begins a Crusade in Life Insurance Prosecutions
Witnesses in life insurance cases under the district attorney’s office have been asked to appear before the grand jury Thursday. This marks the first active criminal move by Jerome against life insurance offenses, signaling a shift away from an extraordinary grand jury plan. A large number of prosecutions is anticipated, awaiting the legislative committee report for further insight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jerome
Legislative Investigating Committee
Riis Confined By Illness After Washington Trip
Jacob A. Riis remains home at Richmond Hill with heart trouble after returning from Washington last Friday. He is cared for by son in law Dr Fiske and Dr Lambert, Roosevelt's physician, who orders complete rest and cancels engagements for months. Doctors say no danger now and expect him to recover to resume activity soon. Start savings with Union Trust Co. at Mi F st with 2 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Jacob A. Riis
Richmond Hill
Washington
Fiske
Lambert
New York City
Roosevelt
Bils
Riis
Hiss
Prominent Pastor George H Simons Found Dead After Cyanide Self The End
Rev Dr George H Simons a church pastor and bank president and recently appointed manager of the Yates senatorial campaign in Peoria County was found dead from cyanide in his bed. Investigations accused him of corrupting boys in his congregation. A note suggested premeditation and refusal to blame Gov Yates. Banks faced runs as deposits drained away. his resignation from Interstate Savings Bank preceded closures and upheaval. He was forty and leaves a widow.
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George H. Simons
Yates
Peoria County
Peoria
First Baptist Church
Interstate Savings Bank
People’s Savings Bank
Dr. Shmons
Simons
Lock
Anicker
Dr. Simons
Terre Haute
Ind
Scholes
Texas
Jackson
Tenn
Louisville
Morgan Bill to Abolish State Dispensary Passes
Columbia February 6 The South Carolina House approved by 23 votes the Morgan bill to abolish the State dispensary, joining the Senate which had already passed it. Moses February Furniture Late advertises low prices on furniture for every room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Columbia
S. C
House of Representatives
Senate
Moses
Baltimore Man Jumps From Hamburg steamer in New York Harbor
G A H Schmidt a 39 year old Baltimore clerk protested loudly after leaping overboard from the Bluecher at New York Harbor. Despite 5 degree air and rough seas he swam toward tugboats and was dragged aboard by quarantine crew. He was arrested at Hoboken police headquarters for disorderly conduct and claimed to live at 749 West Sartosa Street Baltimore. He said he would attempt suicide again and previously worked for Bernheimer Brothers at Lexington and Eutaw.
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Baltimore
New York Harbor
New York
G. A. H. Schmidt
Bruecher
Hamburg
Schmidt
Hoboken
N. J
Schmid
Fur Pier
Hoboken Pin Hee
West Sarttosa Street
Bernheimer Brothers
Lexington Street
Eutaw
Batlymore
Mystery in Shooting Rocks Birmingham Painter Freeman Dead
George Freeman a painter of oil miniatures is killed in a noon shooting at a South Seventh Street home in Birmingham. Present at the scene were George Lansdown of Nashville AJ Matthews and Dick Wray. the pistol found near the scene belonged to Wray though Freeman had it earlier. Freeman, who had moved to Birmingham last April, leaves a widow, a child, and six sisters in Boston. No motive is determined and authorities report Freeman may have died from the incident rather than suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
George Freeman
South Seventh Street
George Lansdown
Nashville
J. Matthews
Dick Wray
Freeman
Boston
Jennie Freeman
Convict Wins a Fortune for Naming Attendance at Exposition
Frank Campbell, a Nebraska State penitentiary convict convicted of embezzlement, won $25,000 for correctly naming the World’s Fair attendance. He will receive $12,500 after paying a lawyer half to secure funds. the money cannot be used until his sentence ends. Lawsuits against the prize money delay disbursement, with the Lincoln Trust Company holding funds amid court actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Frank Campbell
Nebraska State Penitentiary
Campbell
St. Louis
B. G. Lew Pubisher
Misson Lincoln Trust Company
Too Late To Save Him Nobbs Death At Paterson Hotel
Henry A Nobbs assistant treasurer of Federal Clay Manufacturing Company was found dead in the Royal Hotel Paterson New Jersey after signaling intent to end his life. Police and firm members reported the tragedy with limited details citing privacy and inquiry by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Nobbs
Washington Post
New York
Tienry A. Nobbs
Federal Clay Manufacturing Company
Broadway
Royal Hotel
Paterson
N. J
Captain Castro Receives $500 Courage Award
CAPT CASTO AND CREW OF SIX RESCUED FIFTY-TWO FROM the stranded Cherokee and were awarded five hundred dollars by Clyde Line Steamship Company. In Philadelphia, the University of Pennsylvania power house at Thirty fourth and Spruce streets burned, causing about fifty thousand dollars in damage, affecting lighting and power for most university buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Mark Castro
Clyde Line Steamship Company
Apt
Philadelphia
Univer of Pennsylvania
Thirty-fourth
Spruce Streets
Local Auction Times At Bloan’s Store
An auction notice lists sales at Bloan's 1407 Gst today at 1 am and 3 pm with additional sessions planned tomorrow and Friday at the same times.
Left Rich Husband Mining Stock Also Gone
Frank Stanley a chauffeur and Mrs. Mabel Coleman were arrested after a dramatic chase on Broadway following the alleged disappearance of $50,000 worth of Coleman stock. Stanley, 19, and Mrs. Coleman, wife of the Cann on Ball Gold Mining Co president, were taken into custody amid suspicions of elopement and grand larceny.
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Sneelal
Washington
New York
Frank Stanley
Mabel Coleman
Stankye
Oon A Charn
Lindle
Rudy
George
Coleman
Stanley
Staines
Lie
Cannon Ball Gold Mining
Goldfield
Mev
Broadway
Wits
Philadelphia
Janami
Say
Colemin
Colemin Managed To Seurce Tus Fe
Gore
Divorce Denied to Gans in Absent Wife Case
Special to The Washington Lost Paltemore Mel Pehl and others report that Joseph Gans sought a divorce from Madae Mo Girls without his wife present in court. Judge Wickswaener extended time to appear but Mrs. Gans did not show. Corespondent Jeremah Hill denied the charges while Gans, with his lawyer Al Herfard and manager, drew sporting attention in the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Paltemore
Mel
Pehl
Madae
Joseph Gan
Cans
Jerermah Hill
Gans
al Herfard
Tus Nurs
Hobson Foresees Trouble From Far East Tension
Capt Fitchmond Pearson Hobson warned of trouble as the United States readies troops for the Philippines. He told a Music Hall audience that Japan's growth risks regional peace and that US navy strength must match Japan to deter conflict, while maintaining cordial ties. Wilson & Mayers announce a furniture sale starting today at 1229 G St with a mahogany piano and home furnishings.
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Pecal
Washinton Juru Cincinnnati
Gino
United States
Far East
Fitchmond Pearson Hobson
Music Hall
America
Philippines
Japan
China
United States Navy
Suhe
Wilson & Mayers
Imi
G St
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Rome
Montene
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Colorado
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Publi
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Foe
Che Savings Hink
West Sorsin
Hanover Street
Robert G. Ruxtop
John &. White
Clyde Coit
Foster Tropper
State Commissioner of Corporations
M.S. Res
Florida
Fla. & W. Indian Ltd
Pfenp
ALGER
Castellanes
Grime
Husband
Senator Heyburn
3. H. Corning
13Th St. Nw
Jacob Ris III
Heroine AT Fire
Mystery
St. Louis Fair
Half
Casto
U. of P
Yung
Fie
Fternoon
Hangry
Cutan
Philadelphd mManen
Heang
Mabel Aipmer
Colembis
Aire
Hobson
Orient
Newspaper
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