Riggs Bank Officials Claim Experts Cleared Items Tied to Johnson
Riggs National Bank officials disclosed that American Audit Company of New York and a Washington committee examined four months of books. The review traced every item in Morris Hammond affidavit and found none linked to Riggs or Johnson & Co, asserting transactions were personal to depositors. The bank notes the indictments arise from a technical dispute over affidavit wording and insists no bank funds or property were involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Audit Company
Washington
Rigza National Bank
American Audit Company of
New York
Morria Juammond
Vr Aunast
Tewis Johnson & Co
Rimes National Bank
Tssued
Bank
Riges National Bank
Omeers
Riggs ‘National Bank
Washington Stock Exchange
Federal Reserve
Riggs National Bank
Lewi
Jonnson & Co
Treasury
Messrs
H. Rozier Dulany
Charles I. Corby
Joseph Paul
Lewis Johnson & Co
W. Morris Lammond
Algo
Hyattsville Bank Opens In Magruder Building
The Prince Georges Bank at Hyattsville Maryland began operations in the remodeled Magruder building. Directors elected include Dr Guy W Latimer MG Dudro T Howard Duckett and others. Clarence J Owens named president and Latimer first vice president with Fox as second vice president. Executives will oversee affairs. J Dukes Downs inspected and issued the charter. Paid in capital starts at 26080 with plans to raise to 50000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince George's Bank
Hyattsville
Magruder
Guy W. Latimer
MG. Dudro
T. Howard Duckett
Clarence J. Owens
Arthur Middleton
Albert E. Owens
Harry McNamee
CG. A. Fox
Harry G Room
J. Enos Ray
Perry Boswell
D. L. Rice
Frank 5. Hinrichs
Winfield Jones
C. A. Fox
T. M. Jones
Quisenberry
Duckett
Col
J. Dukes Downs
Maryland
Itig
Bulgaria to Fight Allies Plan Action
The article reports Bulgaria prepared to oppose the Allies, with Germany aiming to subjugate Balkan states as England backs Russia over Dardanelles. Paris says France and Britain have taken measures to defend Serbia and Greece from Bulgarian moves, possibly via an expedition landing at Kavala or Salonika. William L. Young, 66, of Geneva, Ohio, died suddenly of heart disease at the Covert residence. he was secretary and treasurer of Summit Stove, city assessor, and Elk leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balkan States
Germany
England
Russia
Dardanelles
Balkan
Paris
Temps
France
Great Britain
Serbia
Greece
Kavala
Satoniki
L. Young
William L. Young
Geneva
Elks’ Club
City
Indictments Against Riggs Bank Officials On Perjury
The grand jury returns indictments accusing bank officers of perjury in affidavits related to the case against the defunct firm Lewis Johnson & Co. Allegations assert misstatements about stock entries and bank’s dealings, with prosecutors and bank officials defending actions as proper amid a politically charged dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bila
Lewis Johnson & Co
Acc
Riggs National Bank
Lewin Jonnson & Co
Cwhereds
Rises National Bank
Sali
Charles
G. Glover
William Flather
Henry H. Flattier
Charles C. Glover
William J.'Plather
Henry H. Fiather
Officials Prove Malice in Treasury Case Indictments
A detailed account outlines alleged malice by Treasury officials in an ongoing Riggs Bank dispute. It notes grand jury testimony from Milton Alles and W. Morris Lammerid, plus affidavits from C. C. Glover, Wm. Fiather, and A. H. Winher. The matter centers on stock entries, bank records, and motions in injunction proceedings seeking to curb government interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Alles
Wvane
W. Morris
Lammerid
Lewis Johnson’ & Co
Withessen
Lewis Johnson & Co
Riggs Bank
C- Glover
Ww.Fiather
A. H. Winher
Treasury
Fiather
McAdat
Wiliams
Burke
Harrags
Counrel
Treasury Offigins
Justice McCoy
Bile @ecision
At Home Gathering for Grand Army Post in Rawlins
Rawlins Post honored visiting comrades and families at Grand Army Hall with a generous reception and a literary musical program. Comrade C B Lower led welcome words, Col S R Stratton spoke on hardships, Curly of Colorado Springs gave a country loyalty address, and Mrs Ads Wells added remarks. Ada Weiss presided over Women’s Legion, with songs by Statham and Donahue, and a Tipperary tune from Lugy Len. Donahue led singing of The Star Spangled Banner as the audience joined in. Harry Statham and Kaufman were made honorary post members with Grand Army badges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Nawiins
Grand Army Hall
Wélcoma
Phil
C. B. Lower
Curly
Colorado Springs
Ads Wells. Ruesell
Legion of Loyal Women
Ada. Weiss
Leg ‘Women
Sheridan Ferree
Cuba
Statham
Boye
America
Fragmented overheard remarks during a social gathering
A garbled account of attendees at a meeting or event, with speakers praising the occasion and noting that participants enjoyed themselves. The text records colleagues expressing appreciation and satisfaction, though many phrases are unclear or misspelled.
Sixth Corps Holds Reunion With Notable Speakers
The Sixth Corps reunion featured remarks by Dr. Charles V. Pettorn and Gen. John R. King. Attendees included Miz. Rona Wright Smith, daughter of Gen Horatio G. Wright, and Col. Andrew Gavan. Patriotic songs were performed by H Alfred Lang of the Sons of Veterans Camp. A wreath of oak leaves was placed on the monument to Gen John F. on the Pennsylvania battlefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
Sasaki John
Xitne
Charles. V. Pettorn
Gert. J
Kelfer
Col
Andrew
Gavan
Society Army of the
Poto- Mac
John R. King
G. Ar Re
Miz
Rona
Wright Smith
Maji
Hératio G. Wright
H.alfred Lang
John Fe
Spogsylvania
Lend
World trade figures show US gains over UK in 1915
A wartime report details rising US exports to Scandinavia and the Netherlands versus slower British shipments. It notes increased American shipments of cotton, rubber, and tobacco, with reexports from the UK channeling Indian and colonial goods to continental ports, widening the US edge in early 1915 trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubtteats Igrolis
Ereage Scandingavin
Stiintons
Continental
Porte
United Kingdom
pEddintte
Hamburg
Rotterdam
Copenhaen
Netherlands
British East Indies
British West Africa
Straits
Australia
United States Mercantile Profits Rise in Scandinavian Trade
The article notes a large decline in missing context yet cites that US mercantile profits match or exceed those of Britain amid shifting demand from Scandinavia and the Netherlands after German ports closed. It references a US official foreign trade summary showing a 300 percent rise in total exports to Scandinavian countries and the Netherlands in early 1914–15, with a $145,658,000 increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United ‘Kingdom
Norway
Don
Denmark
Netherlands
United ‘States
United Kingdom
United States
Anifesta
Dart
Hamburg
Scandinavia
Jwhiel
United
Kingdom
Great Britain
Judge William E. Andrews Clarifies Badge Incident
Judge Andrews, speaking for Mrs. Andrews, chair of the reception committee, says badges costing 25 cents were issued only to delegates and members of allied women’s groups for identification. About 3,090 badges were ordered. fewer than 50 were seen worn by visitors at the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Andrews
Daughters of the American Revolution
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Riggs
Johnson
Dixon
Joseph Dixon Crucible CO
Hyattsville Bank
New Institution
Bulgaria
Tage
Hoian
Ersorial
Hank
Hogan
Treasury .Department
Justice
Treas
Legal Department
Pennsylvania Avenue
Treasury Department
Iit
Busiess-Aince
Imaicamenta Iion
Seainat
of Treasury
Mr. Hogan
Frank J. Hogan
Mather
Ve, Hs
Hank Eelnst
Ataresaid
Ana Serpe
Untermyer
Lammond
Lewis Jonason & Co
Riggs-Benk
Funde. O
James H. Greene
Boston
Hig Post
Rawlins Post
Sixth“ Corps
Ain
Britain
United [States
War Trade Department
Aingaom
Nethanda
Eheiletherlands
Gas Company & Wee Dealers
Welsbach ‘Store
Tth
Weisbach Hiard Peeies Felsicie
Mes. Andrews
Charles Carroll
Carrollton
Aamers
Herra al
ST Louis
USA
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