Suit by Miss Gould Virginia Power Co deal
Fraud in sale of securities for 1 500 000 alleged in court. Helen and Frank Gould took over Richmond concerns paper and gave exel company longer lease of life. Fisher linked to loans and misstatements across Merchants Louse, United States Life, and Southern Textile deals with indictments for larcenies totaling 37 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Frank Gould
Richmond Concern
Exel Company
Lafe—Fisher
Washington
Merchants Lruse Company
Southern Textile Company
Merchants Trust Company
George Eisher
Uke Cust
Hudson Valley Maria Company
Esher Test
Wallarmit
United States Life Insurance Company
Oot
John F Munn
Te Vann
Gould
Virginia
Fisher
Hoo
Oer
Une Hichmond
Manchester
Wuitt
Virgina Taswenger
Power
Tiwerat
Brudsonley
Hutland Crow
Toang Mad
State Banking Department
Aminer Rst
Edwin Langan
Truat Campany
United States Life
States Life Insurance Company
Iife
Wall Street
Holkin Gould
Trust
Life
Frank
Helen Gould
Trust Company
Duncan A MacIntyre
Broadway
William B Eilison
Br. Munn
Fisher Finance Case Reveals Fraud in Textile Company Directors
In a New Jersey organized firm, Fisher chaired the finance committee and along with directors Bilthe Carr and Pratt faced alleged falsified notes. Fisher claimed discounts with Edwin Langdon and misapplied funds leading to indictable actions as directors reimbursed by checks later revealed as misused. He allegedly settled the note and misled Blithe and Carr into sending payments, with Wher linked to missing funds and arrest followed by detention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher
New Jersey
T. Ashby Bilthe
Philadelphia
Peter W. Carr
Taunton
Mass
Tracy W. Pratt
Huntsville
Alx
Edwin Langdon
Merchants’ Trust Company
Langdon
Southern Textile Company
Blithe
Carr
Indorsera
Wher
Uze
Revenge on Mayor He Ejects Old Officers
Philadelphia dispatch reports Mayor Weaver using writs and detectives to eject ex directors Smyth and Costello from city offices. New directors Potter and Acker installed as impeachment moves loom, with crowd support for the mayor and ongoing council pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Specifl
Philadelphia
Weaver
Gordon
Mitchell
Potter
Supreme Court
Public Safety
Smyth
Public Works
Costello
Common Pleas Court
Acker
Dunkard
McNichol
Charles Seger
Pla
Bullitt Bil
Samuel Baker
Wesver
United Gag Improvement Company
Capt. Donaghy
Detective Bureau
Donaghy
Acton
Brokaw May Settle Breach of Promise Suit
Special to The Washington Boat New York May on the verge of trial the Pollon Brokaw breach case was adjourned for settlement talks aimed at the October term Neither Mrs Pollon nor W G Brokaw attended and counsel hinted at a possible $18000 plus settlement while denying any payment has yet been made. the trial was laid over and the rail schedule notice follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Polllon- Brokaw
Supreme Court
Dowling
Katherine Pollon
W. Gould Brokaw
W. M. K. Olcott
Mra
Gas lease fight stirs federal role and city rivalries
In a heated exchange, supporters and opponents clash over a gas lease with politicians fearing federal pressure. President Roosevelt may issue a warning to federal workers amid claims officials lobby council members. Mayor Weaver receives congratulatory notices while others praise anti corruption stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Washington
Weaver
Edward ¥. Dunne
Chicago
Adda
Roossveli
la Foltette
Franklin Smith
Thirty-Mint
New York
John Winston
Committee of Seventy
Joseph , Auerbachy
Russian Fleet Rumors Surge as Yangtse Watch Starts
Shanghai dispatch reports a Russian cruiser five volunteer steamers and three calliera at the Yangtse mouth, with subsequent movement toward Woosung. Admiralty offers no confirmation of a battle with Japan, noting Togo may stay near Formosa and keep in touch with Rojestvensky by fast cruisers. Newsboys in St Petersburg chase rumors of victory as Manila reports vessels sighted near the Batan Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rojestvensky
St. Petersburg
Washington Post
Shanghai
Yangtse River
Woosung
London
Tokyo
Hainay
Pacific
Manilas
Rain Ae
Philippine
Cinccinnati
Ananalatea
Uemnewcemene
St. Peteraburt
Admiralty
Monta
Togo
Formose
Hie
Rosestvensky
Straits
Formosa
Saaily
Rojastvensky
Korestyensky
Nevsk
Manila
Vigan
Batan Islands
Lugon
Japan
Straits of Korea
Horestvensky
Wessels
Yangtai River
Stanford offers reward after aunt Le land Stanford death
Suspect remains at Lake George as Welton Stanford declares a $1 009 reward for proof of poison death of his aunt Mrs Land Stanford of San Francisco. He doubts natural causes and cites reports from Honolulu physicians. He notes no will beneficiary relation but inherited after Senator Stanford’s death. Also includes a travel ad for Baltimore return and scenic route via Pennsylvania Railroad with departures and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
N. Z
Welton Stanford
Lake George
Leland Stanford
San Francisco
Honolulu
Capelles
Stanford
Senator Stanford
Baltimore
Pennsylvania Railroad
Congressional Limited
Japanese Far From Base Report From May 3 to May 25
A Japanese cavalry squadron reconnoitered deep in the Russian rear near Gunshu Pass and defeated a small Russian detach ment northwest of the pass on May 7. They then penetrated toward Tanziatun, twenty miles north of Gunshu Pass, signaling intent to gain information for a possible flank turn. Reports link Japanese movements toward Talsihar, 300 miles west of Harbin. Gen Linevitch’s May 24 dispatch notes May 2 attacks on Nantchendzy and positions on the Keo River left bank. Japanese held Nantchendsy after heavy losses and were forced from a village southward of Chandaohe. The Times notes Gen Mistchenko’s abortive flank effort ending May 22 with retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunshu Pass
Tanziatun
Chandaohe
London
The
Times
Mistchenko
Collision near Augusta leaves multiple dead and injured
A May night crash on the Augusta Aiken Railway in South Carolina killed two and injured several others after a coal car broke away from a motor car and collided with a passenger trolley. Names listed include motorman Felix Hoddie and conductor Hill with multiple injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Louisville and Nashville
Augusta-Aiken
South Carolina
Holdman
Felix Hoddie
Railway
Hill
Cheatham
McCormick
Wil Ale
A. W. Roberts
Long
Troy
Claude Atkinson
E Keats
Knoxville
Teun
Clearwater
Trolley Crash Kills One and Injures Dozens in Baltimore
May 24 in Baltimore a collision of two trolley cars returning from Westport left William Sember dead and about thirty five injured as brakes failed on a steep grade. The last car, trying to reach the city, struck the car at the bottom of the hill. both wrecked. Open summer patterns limited fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
William Stembler
Westport
Here
Western Maryland
Wealthy Savanna capitalist kills himself after questioning
In Savanna Illinois Bothwell Pulford a leading local capitalist and former Illinois legislator was sought about the murder of Daniel S Berry. After an interview with a reporter he hurried home and shot himself in his barn. Pulford had denied knowledge of the Berry killing and showed signs of mental strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
Ill
Daniel S. Berry
Illinois
Bothwell
Regai
Daniel & Berry
Minnota
Pulford
Berry
Barker
Lfe
Besi Des
Commercial Bank
Eeldyra
Relock
Equitable Compromise Plan Outlined by Investigation Panel
The Equitable life investigation committee led by H C Frick will present at the directors meeting next Tuesday a reorganization outline. It follows Schiff’s proposal, favors placing control with actual directors or trustees who bear responsibility, with Ely Root and Alexander Green inclined to approve. The main hurdle is proposed elimination of stock control of the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Equitable
H C. Frick
Schiff
Ely Root
Alexander& Green
Hyde
Alexander
Tillman in accident after Edgefield college event
Senator Benjamin R. Tillman was driven over an embankment near Edgefield during a carriage return from the South Carolina Co-educational Institution commencement. He sustained two cuts on his head while his daughters Lena, Mollie May, and Miss Bryant escaped injury. The fall occurred in darkness as the horses missed the road, about fifteen feet down. Doctors attended and he is not expected to suffer serious harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
D. C
Trenton
South Carolina
Edgefield
Benjamin R. Tilman
Timan
Lena
Mollie May
Bryant
Tillman
Fighting in Albania Reignites Across Border Districts
May 4 in Cetinje Montenegro reports fighting between Mussulmans and Christians for three days in Baritze Krupiaze and Kossova Albania near the Montenegran frontier. Several killed or wounded as authorities struggle to restore order and dispatch reinforcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cetinje
Montenegro
Musselmans
Baritze
Krupiaze
Tashlidzha
Albania
Kossova
Montenegran
Christia
Three Employes Killed In Mountain Grade Crash
Special to The Washington Post reports a work car on the Suaquehsima and Eaglesmere Railroad plunged down a steep grade. Three road employees were killed when brake failure prevented stopping before colliding with a train. Several others were only slightly hurt. In Uniontown, Judge J E Ewing of Fayette County Court was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio train and killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Willamsport
Suaquehsima
Esglesmere
Ewing
Uniontown
J. E. Ewing
Fayette County
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Local Transit Announces Sunday Rail Fare Return
A damaged notice states effective Sunday May 2 a special $1 rate resumes service from Washington and Alexandria to Ashburn Bluemont and nearby points with the same date return. It references service at Wantington Way 8 and 102 with unclear directions and nodes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amd
Southern
Aelwar
Washington
Alexandria
Ashburn
Bluemont
Speerine Gate Pointe
Reing
Wantington Way
Four Die After Train Collision Near Canton Ohio
Four people including Gust Miller of Louisville and Howell and her daughter Anna of South Bend were struck by a passenger train on the Pennsylvania Railroad while riding near Canton Ohio. The incident occurred late tonight with victims identified and transported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Ohio
Gust Miller
Louisville
Howell
Anna
South Bend
Ind
Pennsylvania Railroad
Impeachment Sought and Promoter Accusations Across City Hall
Today’s issue highlights Mayor Weaver’s impeachment bid, a promoter sued by I Miss Gould, and a man who killed himself amid a Brooklyn Handicap victory for Delhi. Also noted are pharmacist talks, Cortelyou’s address to graduates, and court actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould
Weaver
Delhi
Brooklyn
Wiley
Cortelyou
Crawford
Boston Bank
Virginia
Maryland
Washington
Chicago
Stand Pat on Tariff Ohio Republicans Name Ticket by Acclamation
In Columbus a largely orderly Ohio Republican convention approved President Roosevelts anti trust and rate regulation policies and adopted a platform pledging protection for American labor and industry. The ticket, named by acclamation, includes Myron T. Herrick for Governor and Andrew L. Harris for Lieutenant Governor, with Wade Ellis and others filling key posts. Taft attended and praised the proceedings as delegates moved swiftly to endorse the national program and local governance aligned with Roosevelt’s administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Columbus
Ohio
Harris
William McKinnley
Isax
Myron T Herrick
Andrew L. Harris
Supreme Court
William C Davis
Wade M Ellis
WS McKinnon
Board of Public Works
William “Irtley
Taft
Committee On
Senator Dick
Fairbank
Palicter
Theodors Rozeewult
America
Geputna
Republican Party
Comand Trosa
Supreme Court of the United States
Republican Congress
McKinley
Carnert
Delhi Wins Brooklyn Handicap in Dramatic Finish at Gravesend
New York May 2 Keene's Delhi the four year old son of Ben Brush and Vega won the Brooklyn Handicap one mile and a quarter at Gravesend after a hard drive. Ostrich Graziallo and Colonial Girl followed, with Dainty and Proper left at the post. Delhi earned 316000 for owner James R Keene amid heavy betting on Ostrich and Graziallo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Tommy Burns
James R. Keene
Delhi
Ben Brush
Vega
Brooklyn
Gravesend
Delki
Hosten Stable
Ostrich
Plumage
Seal
Graziallo
Columbia Stables
Washington
Rapallo
Graziosa
L. Grasiallo
Str Brillar
Sir Modred
Colonial Girl
Pasadena
Sir Brillar
Broomstick Gragiallo
Dainty
Lord of the Vale
Leonidas
Proper
Starcey Cassidy
Grazialo
Colonial Gun
Lora
The
Vale
Hildebrand
Grazallo
Deini
Burns
Knapp
Mr Keene
Jennings
Emart
Keene
Hegan
Rowe
Jockey Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Gould
G. E. Fisher
Merchants’ Trust
Virginia Power CO
DEAL
Southern Textile
Virginis
Hudson River
Old Point Comfort
Norton
Newport News
Warsaw
Caucasus
Bund
Ruthlegs Neas
St Peteraburs
Caucasia
St Petersburg
Naka
Chidge
Baku
Enrivan
Gomel
Directors of Safety and Public Works
Department of Public Works
Detective Bond
Judge Gordon
Buey
Department of Public Safety
Penrose
City Hall
Union League
Brokaw
Sra. Poillon
Baltimore and Return
Baltiore & Gnio K
Royal I Limited
Yangtse
Harpers Ferry
Charlestown
Whitohester
Eiticeone
RFR
Foute
Ngor
Bothwell Pulford
Point
Norfolk Vis
Norfolk
Department of Unit
Freee
Part
Wiyron T. Herrick
Baurms
Woolwich
Asbury Park
National Educational Association
Pennsylvania Railrod Company
Bom
Newhart
Southeastern District
Cor
Noewepa
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