Secret Arrest of Banker Walsh Shocks Chicago
John R. Walsh, president of the Chicago National Bank, was arrested on a federal warrant for misapplying bank funds totaling about 3 million dollars. Detained under a $50,000 bond, Walsh denies false reporting and claims the arrest was uncalled for while authorities pursue alleged falsified loan and discount entries and personal misappropriation of bank money.
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Walsh
Cilago
John R. Walsh
Ciera Natural Bunn
Chicago Nations Bank
Vi Walsh
Specife
Sqni
John R Walsh UN Jay
Crean
Wanda Association
Tot R Walsh
John Smyth
William Lest
John R Walsh
Wailsh
Chicago Nation Bank
Arthur 1Aimry
Chicago
Washington
Treasury Department
Morrison
Morison
United States
Poole
Wash
Warshal Midaleton
Bret
Penny
Mr Walsh
Marshal Ames
Marshal Vaca
Hina ] Suety Company
Walsy
Foote Youssetfa Ware Dattam
Accused head of Vandergrift firm arrested in embezzlement
Samuel C. Wallace, president of the Lmiuh Engineering and Foundry Company of Vandergrift, Pa, is jailed on charges of embezzling more than 30006 belonging to the firm. A conspiracy count against Wallace and two other women is also filed by R Wo Liner, secretary and treasurer. Wallace admitted his identity but refused to discuss the case.
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Cmengo
Samuel C. Wallace
Dent
Lmiuh Engineering and Voundry Company
Vandergrift
Wallace
Masked Men Ride Streets in Louisiana Town
Masked white bands paraded through Black resilience districts at dawn. Negro families prayed or fled. some fled homes while others dropped to knees seeking mercy. Reports say Charles Coleman, a Black man, had been lynched the day before and soldiers dispersed after muster out. This marks a rare warning to Louisiana Black communities in thirty years.
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Bacal
Wa Hington
Hhiersport
Charles Coleman
Nestro
Ute
Margaret Lear
Louisiana
Seventeen year old girl charged in double murder at Fordham Hospital
The Bronx youth, awaiting trial in the Tombs, is said to have killed her aunt Concetto Riggio and wounded her uncle with a knife and pistol. The February 2 incident occurred at 1 East 20th Street as the teen sought revenge for alleged brutality by her uncle. The aunt died in hospital and the girl faced immediate peril as authorities investigated the motive and timeline.
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Washington
Josephine Teranova
Tombs
Concetto Riggio
Fordham Hospital
East 20Th Steet
Bronx
Justice Devel Faces Disbarment Suit Amid Testimony
In New York on March 2 Justice Devel of the Cat of Specvil Sewers accepted service in a disbarment case following testimony about Town Topics. The suit, brought by Dist. Atty James Vosbo, alleges misconduct in office and improper conduct by Devel and associates. The proceedings, including references to papers and witnesses, unfold with a pending ruling and no immediate reserve price mentioned.
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New York
Jualice
Joseph M . Devel
Specvil
Jaome James Vosbo
Ff Tam
Ina
Jerome
Debree
Shomidiefemding
Mir
Meridian Miss Cyclone Wrecks Town Killing and Injuring Many
A Meridian Mississippi cyclone struck suddenly causing heavy property damage and fires. Many dead and missing are reported, with streets demolished and telegraph wires down. Rescue efforts proceed by candlelight as crews work through the wreckage in two minutes of fury.
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Memphis
Tenn
Meridian
Miss
Ella Singleton
Granddaighter Mackdy Slaughter
Claude Williams
TL Meinnis
Mobile
Ohio
William RO Nelson
Ofty Maraha
Charles Elmvely
Woodside
T H Brown
Ernest Bennett
Frank Woodruff
Wil Yarbrough
W . Morrison
Front Street
Mootz & Neville Hardware Company
Tom Lyle & Co
Joseph JE Moore
New Orleans and Northeastern Railroad
Ohio Depot
Southern Hotel
Grand Avenue Hotel
Tiemoe Business
Tast Ind
Johnson
Dolan Holds His Ground In District 5 UMW Vote
Fattsburg Pa March 2 Nominations for officers of District No 5 United Mine Workers closed last night. Candidates for the March 24 special election include Patrick Dolan for president who declines participation. Vice President Unlah Bellingham and others refuse to retire, while court action may follow if the present officials are challenged. The district ordered the new election to remove Dolan as head, under President John Mitchell.
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Fattsburg Pa
United Mine Workers
Ui Nanda
Dodds
Aye
Patrick Dolans Rame
Unlah Bellingham
Ikaly
John Mitchell
Dolan
Armed Guard For A Bridge In Construction
A report from Los Angeles describes a plan to employ armed guards at a bridge under construction near Buytermrite Holfow area to deter interference by striking workers. Officials ordered eviction of any trespassers at the site. In other notes, Charles W Ward a Boston attorney died at Millennia Hospital after an apparent self inflicted gunshot earlier in the week. A Furniture auction by Wilson & Mn is advertised for Poeday with new designs featured.
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Pieburg Pamaren
Los Angeles
Cal
Charles W Ward
Boston
Millennia Hospital
Bankers Admit Graft as Witness Flusters Ohio Senate Panel
An Ohio Senate investigating committee pressed bankers over public funds used by county officials in Cincinnati. Thomas A Davis failed to appear and was ordered arrested as witnesses admitted payments to the county treasurer, with figures suggesting sizable sums from several banks. The session featured heated exchanges with Charles H Davis of Second National Bank and district officers outlining deposits and possible leadership conflicts. The panel planned to press further testimony from former treasurers and other bank officials.
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Inquisitor
Roettinger
Ohio Senate Investigating Committee
Arresr
Washington Post
Cincinnati
Ohio
Ohio Senate
Cox
Hamilton County
Thomas A Davis
Past National Bank
Charles H Davis
Second National Bank
Cincinnati Trust Company
George Cox
Hynickw
Amunison
Clifford
Wright
Ohio Valley National Bank
Cinctmnat
Compan
George B Can
Sluch
Treaster Tilden Ro French
John Ho Gibson
Richardson
Wisbe
Hymickas
Farrell Testimony Highlights Fast Neighbor in Saugh Trial
Dayton March 2 Special to The Washington Past presents Farrell a 28 year old neighbor as a key witness in the Dr Oliver S Haugh trial. He describes rushing to the cottage as flames and smoke erupted, ensuring the elderly residents were safe, then aiding in removal of furniture before later smoking with Haugh.
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Washington
Dayton
Ohio
Oliver S Haugh
Jot Farrell
Farrell
Haugh
Confession and Demand for Resignation of Alabama Justice Anderson
Montgomery readers learn that Associate Justice John C Anderson faces calls to resign after The Christian Advocate reports a drunkenness charge tied to Justice Anderson and two state officials at the Athens funeral. Anderson admits excess in a letter promising not to repeat folly, while Rev J B Elis dies after his publication. Reactions sweep Alabama newspapers.
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Washington Post
Montgomery
Ala
The
Christian Advocate
Bir Imingham
Justce
Supreme Court
John C Anderson
Judge Anderson
Theal
J B Elis
Longworths Return Home From Cuba to Washington
Mr and Mrs Nicholas Longworth arrived at 239 pm aboard the Mascotte from Havana in Tampa. Seasickness marred part of the voyage after rough weather on Thursday. They toured the city with Cuban officials and dined at a Spanish cafe before boarding the Atlantic Coast Line train bound for Washington with other notable passengers aboard.
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Arive
Tampa
Cuba
Washington
Fla
Mig Nicholas Longworth
Mascotte
Havana
Longworth
MacFarlane and Dimé
Yber Caty
Regulay
Atlantic Coast Line
Grassmere
Barr
Tyar
Seaboard Air Line
Plan For Invasion Of China Circulated Among High Command
A battle plan for invading China has been prepared by the army general staff and sent to President Roosevelt for review. It envisions dispatching 15 000 to 20 000 troops into China if trouble grows, with most forces to come from the Philippines and replacements from the United States. The War Department says the plan is routine contingency work. State Department reports from Minister Rockhill in Pekin note no new anti foreign outbreaks and omit any reference to illness or death in the Dowager Empress’s court.
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China
General Staff
Roosevelt
BBC
Forantost
War Department
War College
Philippines
Interior
United States
Islands
State Department
Rockhill
Pekin
Empresas
No Outbreak in Pekin Police Disarm After Showing Protection
Pekin March 2 reports the city is quiet and police appeared unarmed, after previously carrying rifles to protect foreigners. Officials say rifles were to assure foreign residents of safety, though no disturbance was anticipated.
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Pekin
Wanted list of the unsaved Louisville directory forwarded to Vermont evangelist
Postmaster T H Baker forwarded a Louisville city directory to a Vermont evangelist by March 2. A Rutland, Vermont man claimed wickedness in Louisville and urged missionary work. The forwarded directory reportedly contained 20000 items and was said to offer a square deal. funds would be checked if deposited in Union Trust Co. banking department.
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Lomaville
Vermont
Lousville
Louisville
T H Baker
Rutland Vt
Lowsville
Baker
Banking Dept of Union Trust Co
Chivalry of Judge Speer in Greere and Gaynor case
Savannah Georgia March action in the Greere and Gaynor case. Judge Speer refused to admit private checks of Carter into testimony citing publicity concerns. Greene’s account with Knickerbocker Trust introduced, government arguing funds tied to conspiracy. Col Meldam sought privilege to address yesterday's proceedings. judge welcomed disclaimer without disrespect.
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Savannah
Greere
Col Meldam
Sim
Speer
Insanity Is His Plea In Matthews Murder Trial
Greensboro March 2 Special to The Washington Post Dr J B Matthews pleads insanity for the murder of his wife at her bedside and a police witness testifies the accused claimed no wife remained faithful to him and that he regretfully did not kill her earlier. Evidence shows hereditary insanity and a defense is building with witnesses.
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Matthews
Washington Post
Greensboro
J B Matthews
Tral
Payl
Hlm
Pole Nasley
R O E Davis
University of North Carona
Matthws
Cleveland Mayor Johnson in Ohio Democratic seats race
A secret Xenia meeting between Mayor Tom Johnson and Democratic National Committee Chairman Thomas Taggart shows Johnson challenging Congressman Harvey L Garber for the Ohio national committee vacancy left by John R McLean. Garber campaigns for pledges. Johnson claims a majority and seeks delay tactics.
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Washington Post
Columbus
Ohio
Xenia
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Thomas Taggart
Democratic National Committee
Harvey L Garber
Democratic State Committee
National Committee
John R McLean
Garber
Johnson
Itta
EB W Hanley
Dayton
Taggart
Verdict Against Gould in Sands Point Castle Case
A verdict for 65000 dollars plus 2000 counsel fees was returned today against Howard Gould in a suit by Henry Murdock, a contractor, over commissions on two contracts related to the Castle Gould project at Sands Point. Charles J Bogart, Gould's personal representative, clarified work details and stated the Goulds abandoned the castle plan, intending to pursue different designs.
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Castle Gould
Pei
Bogart
Manson
Goulds
Cromwell Faces Heated Exchange in Canal Inquiry
Dramatic Senate hearings on the Isthmian Canal probe featured Cromwell defending professional confidentiality amid sharp questions from Senator Morgan and allies. The exchange touched on Colombian civil conflict and Panama Railroad affairs as witnesses faced scrutiny over contracts and potential influence, with tense interruptions and firm refusals to answer certain questions.
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Mingan
Abana
Walliam Nelson Cromwell
Panama
Senate Committee On
Morgan
Cropswell
New Hares
United States
Cromwell
TrHlaferro
Florida
Senator Morgan
Tis
Millard
Millie
Stillard
Coloma
Mr Cromwell
Panama Canal Company
Kittredge
Panama Railroad Company
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