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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1907

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3

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.

New York William ©. Douglass Trust Company of America Douglass Trust Company District Attorney's Office Dennett 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.

New York A_ Preston Greens Charles A Roehrer Europe London 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.

Boston Harry E. Lane Wakefield United States’ Circuit Lane 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.

Octopus Washington Newport 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.

Brooks Philippine Scoute Teave Herners Philippine Scouts Robert Bterrett Ninth Cavalry Jay J .Morrow Corps of Engineers District of Columba John Diddle John Sidele San Francisco Cal William W Harts Biddle Pacific Division Watts Arthur M Whaler Army Fort Sam Houston Tex Henry D Snyder Keeley Frank C Boggs Wheeling W Va George Arthur M Edwards James EF. Normoyle Chanute Cherryvale Coffeyville Kans Marlborough C. Wyeth Hot Springs Ark Airy Navy General Hospital John Lipop Artillery Corps Oicer Atlanta Tifton Fort McPherson

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.

San Francisco Countess Convalensky Ventura Hame George I John Pepper Duke of Buckingham Russia Pepper Department of Commerce and Labor Washington

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.

Washington Post London Japan Vincent Kennedy West Division Cavan

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.

Paris Customs Administration United States France Wilson Department of Agriculture Conevers

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.

Washington Post Berlin Lokal Anzeiger United States

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.

Lord Curzon London Lord Curzon of Kedleston Oxford University Cecil Rhodes Oxford Rhodes

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.

Guelph Reichstag Duke of Cumberland Berlin Goetze von Olenhusen von Buelow Prince von Buelow

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.

Nicola Greeley-Smith New York Evening World John L. Sullivan John L London Sullivan Cupid Mr. Roosevelt Avery

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.

Jamestown Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company Potomac Chesapeake Bay Hampton Roads Fair Grounds Norfolk Washington Fourteenth Street Seventh Street New Steel Sity Alexandria Fort Foote Fort Washington Fort Hunt United Staten Fink Commiteres Bryan's Point Mount Vernon White Howee Glymoent Indias J Head Liverpool Menla Jamestown Exposition Potomac River Exposition Grounds St. Johns River View Line Pier Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Dominion Ef Paris der Viteginia Hot Springs Pullman Ylecpera Uligton Fisco Fe Louteville Cineino Indianapolia Louis Chicago Bullet Stevice Gordonadille Dordonaville Charlottesville Staunton Clifton Forke Covington Aes Oapevarts Hinton W. Vr Lexington Louisville Cincinnati Iaionaria Bae Chicago Loulaville Citcinnat St. Louis Louieville Memphis Nashville Scottr Uhetabeake Ohio Pennsylvania 14Th Street Birth Brees H.R. Gale Nickobotics Washington Southern Railway Richmond Potrite Alexandria and Freierlexibure Atlantic Boogee Florida Beachoard Air Lane Newport News Old Point A&c Sea A. Mw P. Taylor Baltimore and Ohio Railroad New Jersey Ant Vevery New Poni Vivian Fatlor Royal Line Philadelphia Annapolis Rowska Cnetmn Routs Ville D. Pittabiing Columbus Wheeling Os Mn Winchester Hagerstown Tetceyt Fundey Onty Eenar St. Ow Pennsylvantsaga New Jersey Fe Columbia Sayaanen Jatkeoaviila Lynch Passad Chattanooga New Oileses T ‘Oth New Orleans Renevive Atlants Birmingham Res Hartburg Bluemont Peave York Jacksonville Charleston Boeena teeelsSe Washington, Ne General” Pameenpge Aviat Pumicetpa Pomenger Trafis Wilmington

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.

Lighthouse Board Tompkinsville N. J New York Shipbuilding Company Camden Fore River Shipbuilding Company Quincy Mags 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.

Navy Department Naval Training Station Great Lakes Chicago Noel Construction Company Baltimore McArthur Brothers Henry C. Patterson Waukegan Fil

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.

Frank D. Hill Minnesota Geta St. Petersburg Amsterdam Henry H. Morgne Louisiana Stuttgart Germany Eoward Higeine Massachusetts Berne James J. Roche Genoa Conon David Birch Pennsylvania Malaga Charles M. Caughy Maryland Messins Malase Soren Listoe Rotterdam Inland Waterways Commission Mackensie

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