Prison Sentence for Forger Who Impersonated Writer
John M Jefferson, 67, was sentenced to two years and six months in the penitentiary for attempting to pass forged notes for 3000 dollars on the Union Trust Company. He impersonated Frank G Carpenter to obtain a loan on Carpenter’s house at Vermont Avenue, but was thwarted by officials and a wary notary. The case revealed a wider fraud plot and a history of felony convictions.
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Union Trust Company
Carpenter
John M Jefferson
Bengan
Juatha Anderson
Jefferson
Frank G Carpenter
John C Foster
United States
Proctor
Tustloa Anderson
Baring
Washington
Watate Traser
Unien Trust Company
Ma Verm
Nt Avenue
Cmpany
Stellwagen
Trust Company
Trth
J Stellwagen
Stetlwagen
Mr Carpenter
Vermont Avenue
Sentences Against Camorra Tied to Black Hand Efforts
Ihn F Wilkis chief of the secret service believes Camorra sentences will strike a blow at Black Hand and similar secret groups in the United States. He notes disintegration of Italian organizations reflects on U S efforts as counterfeiters and Black Hand operatives are linked, referencing Marcelli and New York cases and the gang’s exposure.
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Ihn F. Wilkis
Secret
Ferst
Camorra
Black Hand
Lrkret
Italy
Wilkie Beach
Marcello- Luro Garg
New York
Iime
Excursions Reach to Chevy Chase Lake and Colonial Beach
Vacation crowds turn to Chevy Chase Lake for cool breezes, dancing and bands. Colonial Beach lures Washingtonians with steamer Johnins schedule and Potomac waters. Great Falls allure remains strong with car service and dancing as relief from heat. George E. Fischer of Tilton New Hampshire named second depot commissioner of internal revenue by Secretary MacVeagh, succeeding J P Wheeler.
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Colonial Beach
Potomac Tower
Washington
Tohnns
Seventh Street
Great Falls
Paat
Thirty-sixth
M Streets
Revenue Service
George E Fistcher
Tilton
N. H
Internal Revenue
MacVeagh
J P Wheeler
Fletcher
Philadelphia
Fake cop swindler inspector gets a jardiniere
A Washington swindler posing as a detective with a police badge obtained a jardiniere and cash from two District merchants and a jeweler after cashing checks believed worthless. Inspector Boardman received the jardiniere at police HQ and began an investigation. the man fled.
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Boardman
Jardiniere
Washington
Washington Police
F Street
Northwest
New Jardiniere
George Burdette
Burdette
Second National Bank of New York
Stardiniere
Morris Domzis
G Street Northwest
Domzis
Domais
Help for the Horses Rules for Drivers
Washington Humane Society launches a heat relief campaign with a published pamphlet for drivers. Secretary Joan Heap urges mercy to horses, detailing guidelines to prevent sunstroke, including water, shade, proper sponging, harness removal, and hat use, emphasizing preventive care over aftercare.
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John P. Heap
Washington Humane Society
Joan P. Heap
The
Humans Society
Mr Heap
Brother saved by live wire incident shocks Bristol street
Special to The Washington Port reports a street accident in Bristol involving Charles Davis. A dangerous live wire was used to shield his younger brother, leaving Davis badly burned and unconscious as a bystander removed the wire with a pole. The victim has a small chance to recover.
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Washington Port
Bristol
Tenn
Bristol Street
Charles Davis
Heley
Father Rides 50 Miles With Dying Daughter After Skunk Bite
J A Slaughter of Clifton Arizona transported his 10 year old daughter across the desert to reach the State Pasteur Institute in Austin Texas after a mad skunk bit her on the nose as she slept. The family fought the animal before it was killed and rode 50 miles to the nearest railroad in record time. The girl is reported doing well.
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Arizona Desert
Washington
Austin
Tex
J. A Slaughter
Clifton
Ariz
State Pasteur Institute
Mr Slaughter
Stole to Be "Good Fellow" in Tenderloin
William M Law rence, 40, a church member and trusted employee of Daniel Talmadge's Sons, admitted in Tombs court that he took at least 23,000 from the firm over six years. He said the money went to be a "good fellow" in the Tenderloin and was held on 35.00 bail for grand jury action. The firm alleged losses could reach 10,000.
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New York
Wiliam M Lawrence
Daniel Talmadge
Tombs Court
Corrigan
Musical program items and selections listed for March event
The fragment outlines a concert program featuring Arthur and Whaitcomb of Dired March Connecticut Reeves Overature and Overtures, Roustin Waltz La Helle Servana, Severance Cornet solo Bravonr Aria, Hasnelmann Ghist Trumpster selection Osvalleri Rusticgua, Masotgnl Entr'acte from Mile. Modiria Herbert Mocalo Popular Bonga, Hilts of 191 Rag Oddity That Tired Hag Blaks and The Star Spangled Banner.
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Arthur & Whaitcomb
Connecticut
Directors urged to depth-examine bank reports twice yearly
Comtroller of the currency urged national bank directors to submit annual or semiannual examination reports and adopt thorough checklists. The missive details points on cash, securities, notes, loans, collateral, deposits, rival liabilities, and staff integrity, arguing biannual examinations ensure solvency and proper profits. A hotel proprietor, George Gardiner, faced a jury trial for selling alcohol to minors.
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State Banking Department
Comptroller
Atab Iity
Tila
Truat
Grand Flotel
Aste
George Gardiner
Grand Hotel
Fight on School Board Sours City Relations
Washington Post dispatch reports councilman Charles B. Marshall promising to speak again on the school board salary cut of Col T H Ficklin and related actions. The piece notes plans to challenge the board’s authority, rising tensions between council and the school board, and mentions previous reductions at the high school and a murder charge involving a local suspect.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Charles B. Marshall
Col T H Ficklin
Washington School For
Marshall
Col Ficklin
W. A Anderson, Jr
New York
Conrad Johnson
Mr Anderton
Richmond
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