Forged checks and a naval officer swindle in Washington
A confidence man posing as Lieut Commander Henry Knowlson used forged Newport News Trust checks to obtain US 3 percent bonds worth $3,000 and a $559 diamond ring from Crane, Parris & Co in the Wyatt building and a Pennsylvania Avenue jeweler. Detectives traced the cast, noting no such officer exists in navy records, delaying trace of the suspect who departed with the goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News Trust Company
4 Smooth
United States Navy
Washington
United States
Crane, Parris & Co
Wyatt Building
Pennsylvania Avenue
Jewell Trust Company
Newport News
Howlett and Baur
Boardtanly
Jewels
Inspector Oardman
Crane, Park
Wyatt
Wat
Powell Trust Company
Henry Knowlson
Va) Trust Company
Parris & Co Yesterdas
Newport News Trust Campuis
L'eut
Knowlson
Navy Department
Efeniy Knowlson
Theo
Comdr
Navy
Three Aged Pairs Elope in Sawtelle Civil War Ties
Special to The Washington Post reports three couples with a combined age of 408 years eloped in Sawtelle California. Grooms Patrick Curtin 7 and William H Cole 66 and Benjamin H Hoag 7 wed widows Kate Rees 70 Caroline Clark 6 and Maria F Grover 62. Total bridegroom ages 213 and brides 195. Costs listed as Sults Made to Order, 13.76. Singer's 110 Fat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Los Angeles
Cal
Sawtelle
Patrick Curtin
Kate Rees
William H. Cole
Caroline Clark
Benjamin H. Hoag
Maria F Grover
Nestles by slain mother in tragic family murder
Special to The Washington Post. Johnny Bothwell, a year old, cuddled beside his murdered mother at 221 Titan street until neighbors discovered him crying under the bed. Mary Bothwell lay slain with a bullet to the temple. John Bothwell, husband and father, lay dead with a gunshot in his brain. A note signed by him claimed provocation and a wish to end the shame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Philadelphia
Johnny Bothwell
Titan Street
Johnny
Hia
Mra Bothwell
John Bothwell
Mary
Gaynor reshapes New York Police Department leadership
Mayor Gaynor announced a major reorganization with Police Commissioner Baker resigning. Brooklyn lawyer Cropsey named to succeed Baker, Clement J Driscoll appointed first deputy, and Captain William J Flynn made head of the detective bureau to push a gradual reform plan focusing on lawful conduct, respectful treatment of citizens, reduced petty arrests, liquor tax enforcement, and graft elimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gaynor
W. Baker
Frederick 4. Bugher
Charles W. Kirby
James C Cropsey
Brooklyn
Baker
Clement J. Driscoll
Mr. Bugher
Police Department
Gaynor H
Woodruff Calls Roosevelt a Liar at Ithaca Rally
Prof. E H Woodruff of Cornell labeled Theodora Roosevelt a liar at a heated rally in Ithaca Oct 20. The crowd heckled with catcalls and cheers as Judge Parker urged the audience to hear Woodruff. He attacked Roosevelt over Bellamy Storer and Harriman funding claims, then argued about abandoned farms and the Owego county inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca, N
E. H. Woodruff
Cornell University
Theodora Roosevelt
Catcalla
Parker
Alton B. Parker
Prof. Woodruff
Bellamy Storer
Col. Roosevelt
Vatican
T. R
Claudius
Roosevelt
E. H. Harriman
Hiato
Tian
Rome
Ferrara
Judge Parker
Stimson
Owego
Col. Roosvelt
John W. Dwight
New York Dice On Dix War Chests 40000 Wagers Placed
In New York political betting centers around Dix for governor with Charley Mahoney staging bets totaling 40000 on Dix at 7 to 5 and offering 500 minimum wagers. He has placed a 10000 bet against a 100000 majority and whispers say more funds could be deployed. Opponents convene nightly at Martin's to push back as Mahoney backs Dix to sway debates. A separate note advertises a Baltimore and Ohio Rail excursion on October 23 from Union Station with multiple stopovers and affordable pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Dix
Charley Mahoney
Martin's
Hoffman House
Mahoney
Stimson
Senator Elkina Improves in W V Term Health Update
Senator Stephen S Elkina of Elking West Virginia has shown slight improvement after a summer illness and rest treatment. Doctors remain hopeful but fear he may not regain health in time to resume his Senate seat for the next session. In Auburn New York Republican candidate Stimson lost his voice during a Clyde speech and was aided by a threat specialist before continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elking
W. Va
United States
Stephen
Elkina
New York
Auburn
N. Y
Get
Stimson
Tost
Clyde
Rockefeller Leads World Y M C A Fund drive at White House
President Taft welcomed delegates at the executive mansion as $1,000,000 gifts for World Y M C A expansion were announced. John D. Rockefeller contributed $540,000 with others pledging for buildings in Kobe, Hankow, Moscow and Tokyo. Plans call for 50 experts, 49 buildings across ten nations, and $1.516 million for equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Executive Mansion
Japan
China
Turkey
Young Men's Christian Association
John D. Rockefeller
Young Men's Christian Workers
White House
Mr. Rockefeller
John Wanamaker
Cleveland H. Dodge
New York
Levant
W Woodward
Washington
Kobe
James Stokes
Moscow
John Penman
Paris
Ontario
Hankow
John 3. Rose
Montreal
M. C A
Bangalore
Buffalo
Tokyo
Wanamaker
Foreign Association
Far East
Near East
Latin America
States
Canada
John FH. Mott
Student Christian Federation
Philippines
Korea
India
Ceylon
Russia
Porto Rico
Cuba
Portugal
Crippen on Stand Accused Physician Denies Poison
Dr Hawley Harvey Crippen, on trial in London for Belle Elmore's murder, testifies calmly claiming he knew nothing of her body being found in the Hilldrop Crescent cellar. He admits purchasing hyoscin tabloids for nervous cases and describes his flight from arrest and alleged escape plan aboard a steamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Elmore
London
Hawley Harvey Crippen
New Bailey
Crippen
England
Hilldrop Crescent
Martinetti
Dr. Crippen
Les
Tobin
Kendall
Quebec
Train wreck in Ohio leaves two dead and many injured
A northbound Hocking Valley passenger train derailed south of Harpster Ohio, killing two passengers including an 81 year old Bluffton woman and a unidentified woman, with about 25 others injured. The same train had derailed near Lemoyne on September 12. Cold weather coming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus
Hocking Valley
Harpster
Mary Ann Cook
Bluffton
Toledo Nurge
David Thompson
Leroy
Kang
Lemoyne
Naval Officer Corner and Ongoing Controversy Chronicle
A fragmented page shows a range of items including a bogus naval officer corner, accusations against Calis T. R. described as liar, and a claim of $1,000,000 for the YMCA. Other notes mention Crippen's wife running away and Albany bribery stories being denied, with athletics winning a third game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaynor Dropa Baker
Calis T. R
Crippen
Albany
Cubs
Byers
Chicago
Dix
New York
David
Hill
Hera
Cameron Beeka
Wellman
Society
Slayer
Alexandria
Bribery Probe Shifts to Sing Sing and Delmonico’s
New York Oct 19—Legislature’s inquiry into race track bribery narrowed to Gardner’s claim of a $500,000 fund and possible bribes. Witnesses denied payment by Albany correspondents Seibold Reihan Janvrin and McKintee. Subpoenas issued for Keene Whitney and others. Schroeder may testify from prison. Keene denies attendance at any Delmonico’s meeting and any payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Delmonico's
Hughes
Robert Elder
Kings County
Frank Gardner
Andds
Albanny
Benn Conger
Allds
Louis Seibold
The
World
Patrick Reilhan
the Press
George X. Janvrin
Brooklyn Citizen
Joseph A. McKintee
Sun
Gardner
Elder
Frederick Schroeder
Otto G Foelker
Foelker
Schroeder
James R. Keene
Harry Payne Whitney
Hider
Delmonico’s
Charles H. Hyde
Keene
James RR. Keene
Liner President Grant Race Ends With Card Battle Win
A 24 hour game aboard the President Grant while en route to port ends with a Western ranchman winning $2,000 from two Frenchmen. The game named battle involved betting on the next card with a $50 per guess limit, and the French players quit as dawn arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Grant
Earthquake Shakes Maine Across Penobscot Bay
A distinct quake was felt in eastern Penobscot Bay this afternoon around 4 50. Two tremors with a low rumbling like thunder lasted about ten seconds. Penobscot reported the strongest shaking with windows rattled, while Belfast Searsport Ellsworth Bucksport and nearby areas felt lighter tremors. The note ends with an auction line at Sloane's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castine
Penobscot Bay
Penobscot
Belfast
Searsport
Elsworth
Bucksport
Athletics Rout Cubs in Title Bid With Harsh Umpire Call
Umpire Connolly ejects Chance for harsh language as dispute over a ruling erupts between Zimmerman and Hofman. Barry clocks three doubles as NLers falter after the third inning and play deteriorates with no hope of victory.
Cubs Routed as A L Champs Beat Them in World Series
Chicago fell 12 to 5 to the American League champions in a game marked by erratic play from the Cubs. Chance was ejected for disputing an umpire call as Zimmerman and Hofman clashed on a fly ball. Sheckard made a notable single and Tinker stole second, but Chicago’s defense and batting lagged in heavy, damp conditions with over 26,000 in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Strunk
Lord
Collins
Ee Baker
Baer
Eens Davis
Wen Eeer Nee Murphy
Beer
Venee Barry
Tenes
Wee B Thomas
Coombs
Sasa Aydon
Sage Sg
Chicago
H. SO
Reulbach
Pfeister
Athletics Pote Tess
Chicago Sereences
Athletics
Balla
Coombs Schulte
Hofman
Tinker
Murphy
Baker
Steinfeldt
Barry
Davis
Zimmerman
Archer
McIntyre Davis
O'Dey
Sheridan
Chicago Cubs
Mack
Chance
Brown
Cubs
Connolly
Sheckard
Cuba
Leggaera
Teatine
Also Mentioned on This Page
It. Com
U.S.N
Elers
California
Singer
J. C. Cropsey
William J. Flynn
Secret Service
Mitchel
James
Cheanses
Cropsey
Baltimore and Return
Baltimore and
Royal Lim- I
Cornell
Vatican Affair
Charles Mahoney
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Union Station
Harpers Ferry
Martinsburg
Berkeley Springs
Gumberland
Senator Elkins
Rest Cure
Y. MC. A
Rockefeller
State Department
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
Inspector Dew
Father Point
Miss Leneve
Alfred A. Tobin
Keene and Whitney
Ranchman
Maine
Sloane's
M’intyre
Joe
Jackson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!