Trust Company Defalcation Reveals Minimal Personal Gain
William Douglass, assistant loan clerk at the Trust Company of America, stole securities worth about 363,000 but netted under 1,600. Officials and Douglass recounts show others near the case sympathizing as investigations unfold, with Oliver Dennett, the broker, also under scrutiny for large sums gained. Josiah Quincy, Boston mayor, visited New York and reviewed statements Douglass and Dennett gave to the district attorney.
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Trust Company of America
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Trust Company
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Oliver M. Demmett
Manhattan
Josiah Quincy
Boston
Robertson Honey
Oakleigh Thorne
Quincy
District Attorney’s
District Attorney's
Two Await Extradition In London Jewelry Theft Case
Preston Greens and Charles A Roehrer were arrested on arrival from Europe on March 17 and charged with stealing gems from Tiffany & Co in London. Greens confessed and exonerated Roehrer, saying he acted alone. Both are remanded for further examination on extradition to London for trial.
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A_ Preston Greens
Charles A Roehrer
Europe
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Gresne
Roehrer
Tiffany & Co
Financial insanity frees Wakefield businessman in bankruptcy case
May 1 Boston reports that Harry E Lane once a prosperous Wakefield merchant was found not guilty by the United States Circuit Court after insanity experts testified to a spending mania. The jury rejected commitment to an asylum and freed Lane, ruling he was not legally insane.
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Harry E. Lane
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United States’ Circuit
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Ham
Mishap to Submarine Boat Octopus Breaks Engine
The submarine boat Octopus, taking part in government comparative tests, broke a bracket on its port engine just as it prepared to start the measured mile. The incident caused a retirement for the day, with officials aboard the naval trial board. The craft should be ready again in a day or two and had previously completed several unofficial runs. The Lake is slated for official speed trials tomorrow.
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Washington
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Naval Trial Board
Army orders list several officers reassigned and on leave
Leaves granted to First Lieuts RE Brooks and AI Herners and Robert Betrett and others. Maj Biddle becomes chief engineer Pacific Division relieving Maj Watts. Capt Boggs moved to Wheeling. Maj Zinn reassigned to Portland. John Biddie detailed to San Francisco board. Recruiting officer Lipop sent to Tifton for evidence. various ships and stations noted with movements and commissions.
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Countess Convalensky Denied Entry to U.S. in Ventura Case
In San Francisco a woman in male attire, claiming to be Countess Convalensky and cousin of the czar, arrived with husband on the Ventura. She alleged exile from Russia for marriage to George Pepper and a past murder accusation. Sanity was certified by doctors. she and Pepper seek action from Washington’s Department of Commerce and Labor.
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censorship of Mikado sparks protests in London
London May 1 The censor bans The Mikado as a gesture of sympathy with Japan provoking protests. Vincent Kennedy Irish Nationalist MP for west division of Cavan gives notice to question Premier Campbell Bannerman in the House about blocking Hamlet’s presentation, arguing Denmark is friendly and a Danish king is portrayed as a murderer.
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American meat is barred by French cert rules
Paris reports the customs service rejected a new form of meat certificate under the U S pure food law. Secretary Wilson said little American meat is exported to France and the strict French regulations make the trade unprofitable. He noted the cost of microscopic examination would be about 5 million dollars yearly with little practical value.
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Concessions on Tariff in German American Pact
The Lokal Anzeiger reports U S concessions in a new German American agreement include basing appraisal on export price for export foods, limited home market items. production cost data only on request. exporters need not appear before consuls except for special reasons. consuls may endorse invoices where contracts are made. sworn invoice demands abolished. reappraisement to occur with parties or reps present.
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Oxford Needs 1 125 000 For Oxford University Appeal
Lord Curzon of Kedleston as chancellor of Oxford University calls in a press appeal for 1 125 000 to meet urgent needs. He aims to promote modern studies and science, notes Cecil Rhodes bequest created burdens, and says Oxford must offer top teaching and equipment to be an imperial and international education center, including Bodleian library maintenance.
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Attacks on Von Buelow Stuns Reichstag
Goetze von Olenhu sen, the lone Guelph member, accused Chancellor von Buelow of denying the rights of the Duke of Cumberland and lambasted his agrarian ties while claiming a Roman villa investment of 1,000,000 sharks. The Reichstag president interrupted the speech as tension rose.
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No Widow for John L Sullivan on Marriage and Suffrage
John L Sullivan denies plans to marry again and says no widow would be part of his future. He calls marriage a fight requiring science and self-control and offers views on love, religion, temperance, and women suffrage. He doubts the value of divorce and warns about virtue and society in a candid newspaper interview.
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New York Evening World
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Excursions Promote Potomac Day Trips From Norfolk
The Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company lays on a schedule for Jamestown visitors to reach Washington by night or day steamer, with daylight trips showing Potomac beauty. Night departures at 6 30 p m, May daylight runs, and a Sunday voyage by the Steamer St John from Seventh street at 2 30 p m. Prices for the round trip are 35 cents, with visits to Fort Foote Fort Washington and Mount Vernon among others.
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Lighthouse Tender Bids From Five Firms Outlined
The Lighthouse Board compiled bids yesterday for eight light house tenders. Five shipyards submitted offers with varied pricing and options including boilers. Contracts likely awarded in a few days, with deliveries to Tompkinsville New Jersey and construction times noted for larger orders.
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Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
Newport News
Bids Opened for Great Lakes Naval Training Station
The Navy Department opened bids for a Great Lakes naval training station near North Chicago. Noel Construction Company of Baltimore was lowest for twenty four general service buildings at 2,137,986 dollars. McArthur Brothers of Chicago offered the lowest eight officers houses bid at 109,011 dollars. Henry C Patterson of Waukegan filed the lowest water mains extension bid at 6,300 dollars.
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Baltimore
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Henry C. Patterson
Waukegan
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Consular Service Shifts and River Improvement Talk
The article lists personnel changes in the U S consular service with several officers promoted or reassigned including Hill to St Petersburg Morgne to Amsterdam Higiene to Stuttgart Roche to Berne Birch to Genoa Caughy to Malaga and Listoe who declined a Rotterdam to St Petersburg transfer. It also notes the inland waterways commission discussing river improvement plans with Gen Mackensie providing information to the commission.
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Germany
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