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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1908
Page
3
Chicago banker-defendant convicted on 54 counts, juror tearfully expresses shame at the verdict. Judge sets bail at $30,000 pending motion for new trial.
A compressed timeline of Walsh Bank case events from 1905 to 1908 notes bank closure arrest indictment and conviction. It records misapplication charges totaling 18 million with 150 counts, Walsh found guilty on 64 counts, and penalties up to 540 years. It also covers trial conduct notes including juror Palmer's testimony and requests for a new trial.
Obituary notices for multiple individuals including Sallie Felton Lamar and Jacob Palmar, listing dates of death in January 1908, residence details, funeral arrangements, and church services. Names appear with street addresses and times, indicating local mourning notices and family inquiries.
A fragmented directory listing multiple funeral homes and directors in Washington area. Names include Thos. A. Costello, Geo P. Zurhorst, William Lee, Frank Geier’s Sons, John R. Wright Co., R. F. Harvey's Sons, W. R. Speare, Frank A. Speare, William H. Sardo & Co., Thos. S. Sergion, Thos. R. Nalley & Son. Entries show addresses on Capitol Street, 14th Street NW, F Street NW, and other city blocks with telephone references and references to modern chapels and moderate prices.
Jury deliberated for 36 hours before finding Walsh guilty on nine counts related to misusing about 1 million dollars from Chicago National Bank and related institutions. The verdict follows years of rapid expansion in banking and politics, with officials hopeful the ruling will curb sacred-trust fund abuses and impact banking nationwide.
In Dauphin County Court Judge Kunkel refused to postpone the 30 conspiracy trials against Jamez M. Shumaker of Johnstown Pa alleging multiple neuritis and risk to life. Shumaker’s doctors testified delay would hinder recovery and could be fatal, while others said he is mentally fit for trial. Trials set for January 27 with co-defendants facing the same issue.
Health office record lists deaths including Mary Keattog of 927 Raton aged 83 65 Tamatie Tippett 84 Albert A Coburn Langdon Irving L Lusby 60s Dst ne aged 1 day noted as reported to January 17 with several entries illegible or garbled.
In a fragmentary notice names and ages of individuals including Henry J Hust Rosamond 4 Sarden Rev Browning Yaut Sleman Helen M Smell Joseph Dawson Joseph Nachman Si Ge Rose Abraham Simon Henry A Donaldson Cherry Ford Takoma Portsmouth and Richmond figures appear with religious officiant Rev W F Gibbons cited in an incomplete marriage license notice.
A signed Globe piece by Magistrate Leroy B. Crane denounces public dress at the opera and city dances as demoralizing. He links low cut gowns, drinking, and youth exposure to a rising public vice across social classes in New York.
A Buffalo doctor endorses Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges for gas in the stomach and bowels, improved complexion, sweeter breath, and purer blood. The ad touts charcoal as a natural purifier and disinfectant, sold for twenty five cents a box with a free trial offer from F A Stuart Co, Marshall Michigan.
Mrs Paul Leicester Ford widow of the novelist marries Dr Linsly R. Williams at her home 127 East Seventy third street New York January 18 1903 The ceremony follows a private family gathering with close relatives and friends Lesta Ford Williams daughter of the late Mr Ford survived a severe scalding accident last October and is said to have inherited about 350000 royalties from her fathers books help fund the family income The couple plan an extended overseas trip and may settle at Madison Avenue after returning
A court report notes advocating acceptance of a resumption plan. The critic argues it costs more to maintain a permanent receiver than to maintain a harem. The statement, though framed oddly, urges strategic concessions to resolve the case. The source highlights expert opinion from a named individual with experience in India.
Special to The Washington Fort New York Jan 18. after wife’s death Rollins a retired race horse owner shot himself in his Bronx home. He left three daughters and a son Walter Rollins Jr. His horses Herbert and St Mary won many honors. Coroner notes a note requesting cremation and a home funeral with a $200 coffin. Rollins built a luxurious house on Walton Avenue and Fordham Road and pursued Bronx development. Directors to be elected soon for rehabilitated Knickerbocker Trust. Grover Cleveland and Mark Twain among depositors urging rapid plan.
Final settlement of Thomas W. Evans estate is announced with Arthur B Huey paying the heirs $700000. Property in New York will fund the Thomas W. Evans Museum and Institute. Remaining property to be transferred to the Institute after a dispute with Rudolph Evans heirs is resolved.
Forty men survived a five hour fight through the dark in Catsbury vein of the Monongahela River Consol ated Coal and Coke Co last night. They crawled seven miles to the surface after being given up for dead. Faces were hacked, clothes torn, and they were severely drained from the trek, with the mine containing little gas that prevented a worse disaster.
Omaha city officials announce a push to form Bryan Volunteers with active control by Mayor James C Dahtman and Nebraska's Democratic national committeeman. Two leagues will organize in every precinct of the United States to raise a campaign fund for the coming fall. Bryan plans a tour beginning tomorrow visiting Chicago Lexington Nashville Birmingham and Washington DC then Philadelphia Delaware New Jersey New York Toronto and Montreal.
In Fall River Massachusetts on January 18 a wireless telegraph message aboard the Sound steamer Plymouth alerted that George H Allen was aboard and intent on suicide He had left letters for New York and was found in a state room with poison ready Campbell a New York undertaker who once employed Allen received a letter and sent a wireless warning that saved his life.
Syracuse Kane January 18 George Sat terthwaite former managing editor of the Wichita Hagia was found dead in the snow two miles east of Syracuse. The body was nude and the investigation showed he left his clothes two miles away before walking in the cold to the site. His father owns the Douglas Tribune.
Kansas City on January 8 reports a grand jury returning 142 indictments for workers and managers in the theater industry. Half target traveling actors and theater staff for labor violations under the master and servant act, the rest target managers for making employees labor on Sundays.
A sequence of testimonials from various U S readers praising Peruna as an effective remedy for grip and nasal catarrh. Claims include relief from la grippe after years of illness, improved health for husbands and wives, and general strong endorsements from multiple states and individuals. Each letter highlights personal recovery and gratitude toward Peruna as a remedy.
Mrs Samuel Dukes, 45, was discovered on a back porch with a bullet hole near her heart. Three kerchiefs covered her eyes and a torn apron bound her waist. George Benge, a laborer, lived nearby and was linked to the scene. Dukes’ two sons were briefly jailed but released after their alibi. A boy said Dukes argued with two men and another saw men concealing something resembling a body.
J M Bachert, manager of the Reliance Oil and Grease Company, was arrested on a charge of using the mails to defraud. He offered to trade oil for hay and grain, with post office inspectors saying numerous farmers and firms nationwide were defrauded as grain moved through small towns and was undersold.
Alfred Mahan was found guilty of murder in the second degree in the death of his four year old niece Ethel Mahan at North Bennington last summer. The defense had claimed insanity. The verdict carries life imprisonment.
Colubus Ohio January 1 Marie Hernandez a Cleveland girl who killed her lover when he forced entry to her room was moved from the Ohio penitentiary to Mount Carmel As she nears childbirth she will remain there until birth and then be returned to serve her life term in the big penitentiary
Sulphur Okla Jan 18 a jury acquitted Dr B Dakan of murder after a ten minute deliberation finding he acted under the unwritten law in the death of John Michel whom he discovered in Mrs Dakan's room.
Senator Simon met with Postmaster General Meyer to press for a white postmaster in Florence South Carolina where Justius E. Wilson, a Black man, has served for years. Florence with about a thousand residents is urged by Senator Tilman Breeme to appoint a white successor.
The Post announces a profitable amusement feature on page 9 designed to entertain readers with engaging content and practical ideas, inviting participation and promising value to subscribers and casual readers alike.
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