Beef Man Indicted Armour & Co's Manager For Interfering With Witness
Chicago March 28. Federal grand jury indicted Thomas J. Connors general superintendent for Armour & Co on charges of interfering with a witness. Connors was arrested on a bench warrant and released on 5000 bond. Shields, a former Armour employee, alleged Connors entertained him and urged favorable testimony using Armour offices and a private telegraph wire. Witnesses followed by Secret Service and detectives. Anonymous letters to jurors questioned. two women stenographers subpoenaed to testify about National Packing Company ties to the beef trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Connors
Armour & Co
Connors
J. Ogden Armour
United States
John E. Shields
Brooklyn
Chicago
Shields
Buelds
Conners
Armwigar & Co
Sixfelda
New York
Secret Service
Énort
Grand Jury
L. M. Byles
Edward Morris
Nelson Morris & Co
Burles
Mr. Byles
National Packing Company
Trust Grand Jury
The
Trust
Rookery Building
Explosion at Schaghticoke Powder Mills Kills Four
Three men die at Schaghticoke Powder Mills near Troy New York in a blast that wrecked the corning mill. James White Charles Colburn James Sprague and Albert Bartlett all lose their lives with another man dying later. No fire followed the explosion and nearby towns report windows shattered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
N. Y
Schaghticoke
James White
Charles Colburn
Hazardsville
Conn
James Sprague
Albert Bartlett
Corning Mill
White
Valley Falls
Suit Against Equitable
York Attorney General petitions to take proper action against the Equitable Life Assurance Society and officers James H. Hyde and Jacob H. Schiff. The suit seeks to recover surplus funds and address alleged misuses of treasury resources including lavish entertainments and a $100,000 costume ball. Schiff's role as longtime director and Kuhn, Loeb & Co. ties to large bond sales and commissions cited as possible statutory violations.
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York
Washington
Albany
Edgar T. Brackett
Saratoga
Mayer
Equitable Life Assistance’ Society
James H. Hyde
Jacob H. Schiff
James Hyde
Salad Hyde
Mambon
France
United States
Hyde
Sherry's
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Schiff
Fim
Money Order Swindler Nabbed in New York Case
Special to The Washington Post reports Inspector Michael Boyle arrested Louis Guggenheimer of 249 East Seventy seventh Street as a top money order swindler. He allegedly operated for about two years across Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chicago, New York and other cities, altering application blanks and forging names to obtain sums from $20 to $400. Storekeepers nationwide are said to have lost $30,000 to $40,000. a hearing before Commissioner Shields was set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Michael Boyle
Louis Guggenheimer
249 East
Seventy-seventh Street
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Chicago
Guegnheimer
Boyle
Shields
Frank Martino
Monroe Street
Philadelpphia
August Aubray
Newark
Marion
N. J
Quinn
Martino
Aubray
Judge Higgins
First Criminal Court
Jersey City
King Edward bids farewell to White at Buckingham Palace
King Edward receives Henry White retiring secretary of the American Embassy at Buckingham Palace and wishes him well before his Rome posting to become American Ambassador to Italy. White notes the king's cordiality and interest in American affairs as negotiations approach. Meyer departs Rome for a farewell audience with Queen Margherita and a dinner planned by King Victor Emmanuel in his honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward
Henry White
Buckingham Palace
Rome
George W. L. Meyer
Italy
White
Roosevelt
Dowsager
Margherita
Meyer
Victor Emmanuel
Kling
United
Counterfeit Ring Traced to Denver as Secret Service Heads
Denver, March 28. Federal authorities unearth a nationwide counterfeit scheme said to span New York to San Francisco. Secret Service crews follow leads to Denver, where headquarters are believed located, with tens of thousands in suspected proceeds. The forgeries feature 1961 Buffalo series ten and twenty dollar notes with Lyons Roberts and Clark likenesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Service
Denver
Colo
United States
New York
San Francisco
Buffalo
United States Secret Service
Lyons
Roberts
Lewis and Clark
Woman mutilated at sanitarium in Ottewa Kansas
Mrs. Caroline Jobes aged seventy two was attacked in a sanitarium at Ottewa on March 28 by an unknown assailant. Her skull was fractured with an axe and her body horribly mutilated. The crime is described as resembling the Nickum murder case in Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottewa
Kans
Caroline Jobes
Nickum
Topeka
French Mediation Aims to Open Russia Japan Talks
A London report claims Russia asked Delcassé to mediate peace talks with Japan and that Lansdowne's help is needed. Hayashi dismisses the claim as unconfirmed, saying negotiations would be direct between Russia and Japan when terms are ready. Japan continues war plans, not rumors, as official U.S. stance remains undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
London
Hayashi
Japan
M. Delcasse
France
Lansdowne
Vienna
Grand Duke
Vladimir
Manchuria
America
St. Petersburg
Trampled Girls in Fire Panic at New York Shirt Factory
A small blaze at Max Roth’s five upper floors in Walker Street caused a panic among 300 workers. With only one exit besides fire escapes, girls crowded the narrow stairway, causing about a dozen to faint and injuring several. a foreman struggled to keep doors closed as chaos spread. A young Italian drew a knife threatening the foreman before the door was opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Max Roth
Walker -Street
Suspected Pettis Murderer Arrested in Utah Story
A man named James Griffith, 26, 5 ft 7 in, 166 lb, serving 30 days for vagrancy in Bureks Utah, is believed to be Benjamin Pettis, desired in Montclair New Jersey for murder and arson. Authorities alerted Montclair officials and compare Griffith to Pettis per circulating descriptors. The case involves a suspect matching Pettis’s description in a murder quest ongoing last month.
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Rosk
Utah
Bureks
James Griffith
Benjamin Pettis
Montclair
N. J
Marshal Stillman
Griffith
Pettis
Students Riot At Funeral Sparks Broad Revolt In Russia
March 28 report from St. Petersburg describes the funeral of Yakovieff, a released student who hanged himself, as crowds of students disrupted the ceremony with revolutionary songs. Reports from Poti Gori Suchumi and Yalta note peasants resisting taxes, asserting local control, and petitioning for civil rights, free speech, and popular representation. Troops travel from Simperial to Warsaw while police widen arrests of suspected socialist militants after bomb incidents. Grand Duke Vladimir doubts a united revolutionary movement though warns of harsher punishment if public opposition rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Yakovieff
Poti
Gori
Suchuni
ShorApan
Moscow
Burope
Yalta
Russia
Japan
Constituent Assembly
Simperial
Warsaw
Baron von Nolken
the Zeitung
Grand Duke
Vladimir
Henry Jones to be hanged after murder conviction affirmed
In Trenton on March 28 Henry Jones, a State prison inmate convicted of first degree murder, was sentenced to death by Justice Reed. Jones created a loud ruckus in court shouting his innocence and claiming corruption in the proceedings. A clash occurred during the disturbance, leaving him badly gashed and one data amputated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N.J
Henry Jones
Court of Errors and Appeals
Reed
Jones
Bones
Town threatened by fire in Indianola business district
Dispatch from Indianola Mississippi reports a planned fire threat in the town's business district this afternoon. Several stores were evacuated as authorities coordinated measures to prevent total destruction. Local officials urged residents to avoid reliance on patience and stay away from affected blocks.
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Indianola
Miss.p
Natiostruction
Memphis
Fend
Miss
Bat Masterson Becomes Special Agent in Washington
In New York on March 28 Bat Masterson took the oath as a special agent. He reported for duty at United States Marshal Henkel's office, was sworn in, photographed, and given badges for secret work with the district attorney. His pay began but he started with a vacation, then left for home to report in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Bat
Masterson
B. Masterson
Aly
Pring & ‘Iy
Marshal Henkel
United States
Gistulet
Eis
Broadway
Mrs Walker likely keeps $60 million estate share
Special report from Philadelphia dated March 28 notes Mrs Anne M Weightman Walker appears to retain the vast fortune left by her father chemist William Weightman. Mrs Jones Wister, his daughter-in-law and rival claimant, has threatened suit but reportedly lacks a legal basis. Wister supporters dispute that.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Philadelphia
Anne Meightman Walker
William Weightman
Jones Wister
Walker
Nan Patterson Trial Reported In Court Arm In Law
Special dispatch describes Nan Patterson's trial proceedings with counsel informing the court of alleged improprieties linked to the case. The report notes in precarious terms testimonies, courtroom actions, and references Caesar King and others connected to the affair.
Roosevelt to Install U S Receiver for Santo Domingo Finances
President Roosevelt orders a temporary U S controlled receiver for Santo Domingo revenues. American citizens named by the President will manage northern and southern ports with funds placed in a New York bank until the Senate acts on the treaty. The move follows Cabinet and Senatorial discussions to protect creditors and aid the Dominican government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
United States
Santo Domingo
Santo Domingd
New York
United States Senate
Congress
Senate
Lodge
Spooner
Atlee
Ordek
White House
Washnettin
Marche
Dgywson
Washington
Creditora
Hialian
D. C
Dawson
Dominican Republic
Secretary of War
Toward Peace Fumbles and Perjury Claims Across Nations
A partial, noisy OCR summary notes leaders attacking opponents, claims of perjury, and mentions of Ruslan, Balfour policy debate, Mexican ambassador funeral, naval command changes, a pastor acquitted, and editorial gossip. It also references hotel talks, racing results, Virginians defeat, district building plans, and various legal and financial items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lidhcted
Panto Domingo
Dre, McKin
Ruslan
Army
Balfour
Civ
Naval
Equitable Insurance
Maine
Pope blesses Lourdes basilica replica in Vatican gardens
In the Vatican gardens a full replica of the Lourdes basilica was blessed by Pope Pius XI in a ceremony attended by about 10 000 people including 759 Americans. The project funded by a Tarbes bishop led French pilgrims, with expenses totaling 15 000 dollars raised by subscription. The Pope expressed joy at finally visiting Lourdes in spirit and praised the reproduction.
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Rome
Teo IV
Vatican Gardens
Basilica of
Lourdes
Pius XI
France
Tarbes
Pius IX
Leo XII
Pius XX
Ard
Vatican
Basilica of Lourdes
Rockefeller Gift Accepted Yet Protest Filed By Clergymen
Boston March 28 A decision was taken by the American Board prudential committee to accept Joan D Rockefeller’s $100000 gift but the action’s nature was withheld pending a formal statement. Congregational clergy in Boston protested. Dr Washington Gladden filed a written objection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Joan D. Rockefeller
American Board of Commissioners For
Prudential Committee
Vicinity
Rockefeller
Congregational
Mr. Rockefeller
American Board
Kobe
Japan
Pasumalai College
India
Huphratey College
John D. Rockefeller
J A. H. Bradford
D. D
Montclair
N. J
National Congregational Council
American Missionary Association
Dr. Bradford
Standard Oil Company
City Accused of Peonage in Louisville Indictment
Louisville charged in federal indictment with peonage violations linked to workhouse conditions. Superintendent Vetter and city officials face counts alleging unlawful custody and forced labor of Jerry Cook and Price. Trials set for May 9 with defendants detained on bonds. some inmates released to U.S. Marshals pending habeas corpus petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Vetter
Myr ‘Vetter
Jerry Cook
Ib .Price
Negtbess
Vetter Vis
Andlet
Bisa
Macya
Evans
Unites States
Marshal James
Two Men Die by Own Action in Cleveland Hotel
Henry L. Woodward and Charles A. Brouse shot themselves in separate rooms at the Hollenden Hotel in Cleveland after years of despondency over domestic and business troubles. Woodward, once a New York attorney, left letters from his wife signed Core. Brouse was a Toledo traveling salesman for National Supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleveland
Ohio
Henry L.woodward
New York City
Charles A. Brouse
National Supply Company
Toledo
Hollenden Hotel
Siegelsteim
Woodward
Amsterdam Avenue
New York
Core
Cleveland
Ashtabula
Marietta
Brouse
Wadsworth
Akron
Brousewill
Henry L. Woodward
Liberty Street
Nevada N. Stranahan
Stranahan
West
Robert C. Cummings
John Woodward
New York Supreme Court
Albany
Mrs Ingersoll Wins Suit for Services to Davis Estate
Judge Putnam awards Mrs. Selva Ingersoll widow of Robert G. Ingersoll ninety five thousand dollars plus interest against the trustees of the late Andrew J. Davis estate for fees alleged to be earned by her husband. The suit was filed to recover services claimed as rendered to the estate by the husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Selva Ingersoll
Robert G. Ingersoll
New York
Andrew J. Davis
Butte
Mon
Putnam
United States Circuit Court
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Troy N. Y
Department of Justices
Wilson & Mayers
Equitable
Alters
MI Delcasse
Russianag
Delcasse
Bat” Masterson
Mrs. Walker
Weightman Estate
Nan Patterson
Caesar King
Republic
Morales
Hollander
American Improvement, Company
Santo, Domingo
Ant Domingo
Famous
Congregational Committee
Mr.Rockefeller
Strandhan
Charles A.rouse
Mrs. Ingersoll
Piso
Californis
Weat
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