Silence Order Ties Hands in Subtreasury Theft Case
Secretary Cortelyou orders silence as he personally tightens control over Chicago Subtreasury after a $173,000 theft. Subtreasurer Boldenwreck and accounting officials stay unrevealing while doors to the inner corridor are locked. Reporters wait outside for any official statement amid limited progress in tracing the missing funds.
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Washington Post
Chicago
Cortelyou
Treasury
Lne
Teller Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Boldenwreck
Secretary of the Treasury
Boldenwreck Mkewise
Cambridge steamer aground in fog off Norfolk coast
The British steamer Cambridge of the Great Eastern Railway, with forty-five passengers and fifty crew, grounded this morning on Nolle Plats in a fog near Flushing Hovland. After refloating it proceeded to Antwerp.
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Flushing
Hovland
Cambridge
Great Eastern Railway Company of London
RANDOLPHS DAUGHTER BORN AS RANDOLPH FAMILY ANNOUNCES
Birth notice reports the March 6 birth of a daughter to Francis HaMeron Randolph and the family. The item appears amid a sequence of death and funeral notices from the Washington area, listing names, dates, and funeral details for several residents including Black, Burke, Caton, Cohen, Flynn, Ler, Gibbon, Kaiser, Hugh, Tyler, and related relatives.
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Alexander H. Black
Cassia A. Black
Burke
Dear
Kathaleen B
Matthew
Delia
Harney
Iate
Caton
Mary C
James and
Catherine Caton
Myrtle Street
St. Aloysius
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Cohen
Mately
New York City
Fannie
Levi and
Helena Cohen
Ftowers
Flynn
Michael ‘J. Elynn
Congressional Cemetery
Trlonda
Ler
Ada
Ber
Thomas W
Virginia G. Fowler
Gibbon
Bree
Aphington Barracks
D. . Gibbon
U. A
St. Margaret's ‘Church
Connecticut Avenue
Bangor
Piacee
Herbert Scott Staith
Arington
Aiber
M Street Northwast
Christine
Henry Kaiser
Julius A. Kaiser
U. SN
Robert H. Kaiser
Edward T. Kaiser
Willea Manitugt
Annie
Harrison
Fourth’ Street
Northeest
St. Antony's Church
Brookland
Rount Olivet
Tyler
William C
Sarah F. Tyler
A- Street
K Conn
Daring university robbery ends in police siege
Armed men robbed Moscow University chancellery of 20000 dollars, killing a police sergeant as they fled. The city house search followed with surrounding police. Separate reports note bombings in Warsaw and Lodz, a funeral melee in Lodz, and plans to hang Count Witte for treason in Moscow.
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Warsaw
Count Witte
Moscow
Poland
Prince Ateutynski
Nea
Lodz
Cherkanskij
Holy Bynoé
St. ‘Petersburg
Siader
Red
Kremlin
Berlin
Belgian Cabinet to Quit Over Adverse Vote Crisis
Brussels March 7 The Belgian cabinet has effectively decided to resign upon King Leopold's return to the capital after an adverse vote on internal affairs. The move follows political pressure and a pledged action by ministers in response to the parliamentary setback.
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Brussels
Leopold
Funeral Directors and Embalmers Listings
A dense list of funeral homes and embalmers with addresses and phone numbers in Washington area. Names include Thos R Nalley & Son, R F Harveys Sons, Johns Mitchells Son, W R Speare, Adolph J Schippert, D W, Frank Geiers Sons, John R Wright Co, J William Lee, WM Sardo & Co, George P Zurhorst, Hindle & Bayliss. Includes contact numbers and notes on services and chapels.
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R. Nalley & Son
Armi Ith Street
Telephone
R. F. Harvey's Sons
Fourteenth ST
Chagel
John M. “Mitchell
Phone East
R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Mar
John R. Wright CO
Ind
Eeabalmers
Tanthuw
North 47
J. William Lee
Pennsylvania
Nvs
WM. H. Sardo & CO
Modern Chapel
Eorge
Zurhorst
Fovera Partlow
East Capitost
Hindle & Bayliss
Sth
H NW
Senate Bribery Story Tied to War Declaration
Special cables report that Havana archives hold proof of a bribery scheme to push the United States Senate to declare war on Spain. The Madrid Telegraph claims corroboration of the Diario de Mariana tale with officials noting the intermediaries’ payments may exceed five million dollars, suggesting heavy Cuban Ministry involvement.
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Washington Post
sLondon
Mar
Madrid
Telegraph
Havana
Death in Italy's Cabinet Shocks Rome Officials
Special Cable Dispatch reports Signor Gallo minister of justice died of syphilis after a stroke. Signor Massimini, minister of finance, was near death from apoplexy. Cabinet superstition grows as multiple ministers succumb to serious illness or death, with Tittoni and Qiantagouro also ill or at risk.
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Weahington
Rome
Signor Gallo
Justice
Synpe
Public Instruction
press“Deputies
Anit
Signor Massimini
Finance
Signor’ Gallo
Massimini
Gloutt Passenges
Hig
Tis
Signor Tittoni
Haa
Stenor Qiantagouro
Ancient tombs unearthed near Ancona Italy during hospital dig
Workmen uncover two ancient tombs dating to the third century before Christ while laying foundations for a hospital. They say the tombs held silver vases, a pair of gold earrings with emeralds, two gold rings, and carved stones. Archaeologists have orders to continue the antiquities search.
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Ancona
Italy
Italian Nobleman Accused of Forging Morgan’s Name
Rome reports Count Bosdart, alleged to have forged the name of J Pierpont Morgan during art transactions in London in 1903. The case, heard March 10, involves losses to prominent London businessmen totaling about 150000 dollars. The count vanished after the alleged forgeries.
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Jep. Morgan
Rome
Agaist
Faurice de Iosdari
Ecount
Forcerieg
Sailor Scheller Uses Gun to Force Crowd Dance in New York Street
Sailor Charles Scheller publicly fired warning shots on 111th Street and Third Avenue, rounding up fifteen men, forcing them to dance in a narrow alley to gunfire. A police officer arrived, restrained Scheller with a billy, and seized the weapon as discharged cartridges lay nearby.
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New
Ali
Scheller
Bolles
Billy
Bride Drew the Line in Secret Mount Vernon Marriage
Special to The Washington Fest from Greenswich Connecticut reports a secret marriage on February 21 at Justice Scholermann's residence. Percival IT Johnson aged 39 wed Pearl M Crougs aged 25, previously divorced. They appeared after nine at night. the bride refused a bedside marriage and another justice was visited.
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Washington
Greenswich
Conn
Pércival
Johnson
Pearl M. Crougs
Mount Vernon
Benjamin J. Scholermann
George Darcher
Scholermann
Ohio Man for President Declares for Primary Reform
Special to The Washington Post from Miles Ohio on March 7. Harry M. Daugherty, the principal speaker at a W. H. Club banquet, urged primary reform and distanced Roosevelt’s supporters. About 200 Republicans from Ohio’s Nineteenth District attended, with Thoms of the Nineteenth District present as a noted figure. He argued two Ohioans in the Cabinet reflect the party’s strength and urged a conservative continuation of current administration policies. The Republicans pressed for a primary election law to let voters express preferences for party nominees. The Nineteenth District leaders were praised for merit-based advancement without a machine system.
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Washington
Miles
Ohio
Harry M. Daugherty
Ww. Club
Fairbanke
Foreker
Roosevelt
Night ride by couple on Philadelphia express ends with stop
A man and woman boarded the Philadelphia express near Nanticoke as it began its eight mile journey to Wilkes-Barre. They hid in a vestibuled car but attracted no attention until the tower operator notified the South Wilkes-Barre station. The train was stopped. the couple were cold and frightened and refused to give their names.
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Wilkenbarre
Mauntderitl
Nanticoke
Wilkedbarre
Englemere Lodge Burns In Fire At Ascot Residence
London March 7 Englemere near Ascot the residence of Sir William Miller was burned today with contents valued at pounds. Destruction included Zuchero's portrait of Queen Mary and three priceless Titans along with Persian carpets. The loss mirrors a 1887 fire at Sir William's Yarnebire house, which was partly damaged.
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London
Englemare
Ascot
Wile Miler
Zuchero
Mary -Quéen
William
Yarnebire
Englepiere’ Lodge
United States Seeks Turkish Recognition Amid Delays
A Turkish ministerial committee endorsed a three year old agreement with the American Embassy on educational and missionary matters. It calls for removal of existing difficulties and urges prompt action, noting prolonged delay. Ambassador Lefehman has refused to reopen discussion and maintain status quo.
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Constantinople
Mar
United States
Turkey
Acrangeil
Sittan
Lefehman
Storm at Sea Delays Sarnia Amid Ice and Lightning
The Sarnia endured a severe tropical storm south of Hatteras. Eleven crew faced extreme cold and ice buildup as thunder and lightning split the sky. A vast cargo of pineapples had to be moved carefully to avoid spoilage, with cranes and portable gear relocated to the Battery pier for westward transport.
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New York
Sarnia
Hatteras
Stedmer
Patti
Mail Pacing Charges Reported Across Rail Lines
A Washington Post report cited by the Atlanta Journal notes U S Treasury officials inspecting mail handling along Ohio River routes. Railroads in Georgia Alabama and South Carolina reportedly weigh mail north of the Ohio and extra mail cars were needed at transfer points. The article mentions widespread surplus copies of newspapers and flooded mail conditions in the region.
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Wishington ‘Post
Atlanta
Atlanta Journal
Treasury
United States
Ohio Rivers
Georisia
Alabama
Carolina
Ohio River
Soower
Seton
Sthata
Georgia
Reading Stock Moves Marked By Harriman In Action
Turbulent activity surrounds Reading stock as E. H. Harriman signals influence. The market opened at 122, with declines and uneven trades across Northern Pacific and related rails. Heavy buying and mixed dealer sentiment created a volatile session amid public interest and ongoing speculation.
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E. H. Harrimas
Reading
Northern Pacific
Omarkek
Union
Pres
Ohio
Nebraska House Passes One Way Fare Bill for State Travel
A 2 cent per mile passenger fare bill is reported to have passed the Nebraska legislature with a unanimous vote in the House. The measure targets one way and round trip rates including home seekers excursions, theatrical or party rates, and other special rates. The bill applies only to travel between two points within Nebraska and aligns with related league and railroad discussions cited in the record.
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Oman
Nebr
Mar
Nebraska
The
Union
Badttle
Igago
Burlington
Quincy
Missouri
Pacific
Chicago
Rockclic
Hagenta
Springfield
Rochester Telephone Sale Acknowledged Under Hearing
At a hearing in the city, Frederick P. Fish, president of the American Telegraph and Telephone Company, stated a proposed sale transferring Rochester’s stock and securities to his company. The contract of sale was admitted into evidence, and the aim cited was to absorb competing concerns to improve public service.
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Albeny
N. Yi
Mar
United States
Independent
Telephone Company
Rochester
American
Tele‘phone and Telegraph Company
Joseph A. Lawson
Frederick P.fish
Bel Telephone Company
California Senate Deliberates on Japanese School Question
March 7 in Sacramento the California Senate debated a bill to end separate Japanese schools by letting residents of each city vote on the measure. Senator Caminetti opposed the plan, urging a broader approach, while the motion failed 12 to 0 amid mixed reactions.
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Cal
Mar
California Senate
Caminetti
Nighttime robbery inquiry at mysterious city shop
FBI investigators questioned a hurried suspect Quinn after a theft on bargain day yielded clocks and a music box among items seized. Detectives retrieved about twenty watches and alarm clocks from his coat as he was escorted to the station, exposing a failed attempt at concealment.
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FBI
Quihnee
T. Hendle
Dame
Ander Quinn
Kaiser Menaced by Maniac in Berlin Concert
Special Cable Dispatch reports an attempted attack on the Kaiser during a palace concert. A musician in the orchestra, shouting and beating a drum, lunged toward the Emperor as ministers and royal guests watched. Attendants intervened, the man was seized and handed to police. Putnam Griswold acknowledged the artists on the evening’s program.
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Washington Pont
Berlin
Mar
Richard Straus
Kaiser
Putnam Griswold
Basso
Wap
Amiade
Dentist Adolph Stein Sued for Alleged Assault and Malicious Prosecution
New York March 7 Adolph Stein a dentist of 65 Central Park West appeared before Justice Brady and a jury in Supreme Court Trial Term Part KI as defendant in a case filed by Rose M Chambers seeking 15000 damages for alleged wrongful arrest and malicious prosecution. Chambers claims Stein beat her during dental work on May 25 194 and dragged her in his office and that a policeman later jailed her at the Twenty sixth precinct before she was discharged. Stein denies the charges and says she agreed to pay 90 for nine gold crowns and that she fled the office after he offered to accompany her to the bank for payment.
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New York
Adolph Sterm
Central Park Wear
Brady
Supreme Court
Rose M. Chambers
Alexander S. Hacon
Chambers
Stein
Net
Seeley J. Brownell
Twenty-sixth
Mayo
Licensed to Marry in Petersburg and Nearby Areas
Amateur clerical notes list multiple marriage licenses granted in Petersburg Virginia and surrounding locales. Names include Finks with Peggle McLeod, Jona Van Sickler with Charlotte Millard, James Knowles with Emma Newberser, and others, accompanied by reverends and locales. The scattered records name ages and spouse pairings across several small towns in Virginia and nearby areas.
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Iagren Sl. Finks
Peggle McLeod
Petersburg
Thomas
McGuigan
James H. Knowles
Emma
Newberser
Domea J. Eric
Jona T. van Sickler
Greet Palle
Charlotte Millard
Colvin Rup
J. B._ McLaughlin
Philip Brand
Annie Shannon
Frank M. Bristol
Welter GC. Conaway
Lula L. Scarlet
J. B. McLaughlin
Calvin Bready
Gak Daie
Cara- Me B. Reeve
Orangeville
Ganda
William F. Locke
Robert Coates
Laura Moors
Deaths reported in early March in Health Office record
Health Office record lists deaths reported March 6 1207 with names James Brady 34 Hxt John Kagan 24 and 51 Mary M Skelley 722 lth at ne 3 years Miner L Thompson 2349 Sherman ay ow 7% yrs Fritz Ingerliet 2236 Va ave ow 3 years James Garvey 733 Morgan et nw 40 years Loftus J Parker Govt Hosp Insane 60 years Rudolph Eichhorn 603 4 st aw year Maggie Waller 650 H st ne 42 years Mebel D Anderson Tor 7th st aw 5 years Mary F Mero 836 26th at aw 65 years Elizabeth A Conner 628 NW J eve aw 60 yrs Amnie A Hennecy 136 Va ave ow 6 years Frank Z Freeman 1336 N st aw 59 years Levenia Henderson 144 Spring st ae Rose Flizhue 47 years OE Reuben Smith 715 2d at nw 83 years Mary Diggs 1036 refizteor ol & years Thomas F Janson 5225 1h st rw 16 aaa
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Beaths
James $ Brady
John Kagan
Mary M. Skelley
Miner L. Thompson
Sherman
Fritz Ingerliet
Va. Ave
James Garvey
Morgan Et
Loftus
J. Parkar
Hosp
Rudolph Eichhorn
Maggie Waller
St. Ne
Mebel D. Anderson
Tor
Mary F. Mero
Elizaheih A. Conner
J. Eve. Aw
Amnie A. Hennecy
Frank Z. Freeman
St. Aw
Levenia Henderson
Spring St
Ae Rose Flizhue
OE Reuben, Smith
Mary Diggs
F. Janson
St. Rw
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Mia
Francis
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Geo. C. Shaffer
President Roosevelt
Pach Bros
Oyster Bay
Archie
White House
Loot Moscow University
Kiil
Adolph. J. Schippert
Etobalmer
Chapel Tor
Riley
Niertaker
Embattver
D.st
Frank Geier
Matern
Telephonie Gali North
Senate
Spain
Bosdari
Bride
Daugherty
Thoms
Weld
Englemere
Lodge Burns
William Miller
Wii
Superior
Guieen Pheeons & Co.” Stuxtas of
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Frick
Wall Street
Hone Deal
Bell
California
Sue Lapdeog
G. H. Mumm
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District of
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E. M. Rikey
C.F. Wood
Gwen Owen
Chas. W. Bee
Carter
Sprigg Poole
United. S A
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Richard BH
Claughton
Charles Hala Devi
Charles A. Douglas
B. J. Dulaney
FEC
Abia
Creedym
Fulton
Andrew Glass
A. Kite
William H.martin
Frank P. Milburn
Daniel N. Morgan
B. Midyatte
aT.tin
Beran A
D.C
Tele
Opeson Nordseinger
Wit
H. Martin
South Trimble
Jeral
Senetenneessament
Veereeanss Treagurer
Willam L. Penfield
J. Sprigg Poole
A I
Beet
Charles We Tv
Franklin Sonnelder
Presley M. Rixey
South Trimbia
Harry Wardman
M. A Winter
Charles E. Wood
Main 244
Maniac
Uo Royal Palace
Healte Office Record
Europe
Scrubb & Co., Ltd
Greenwich Street
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