Bank swindler Adolph Rothbarth’s cash scheme exposed
Adolph Rothbarth described a scheme to dupe New York banks using forged assets and prepared letterheads to gain large loans. He admitted victimizing banks for over $100,000, while denying hidden funds and claiming no current dealings with the Mercantile National Bank.
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New York
Frankfurt
Rothbarth & Co
Mercantila National Bank
Sud
Martin Rothbarth
Rothbarth &Up
Flint Adelph
Rethbarth Specuto
Adelph
Mercantile National Bank
Crantnull
Snaneker
Adolph
Sees Angels In Long Trance After 24 Day Sleep
Juan Vince a 11 year old boy of Georgia awoke after 24 days of continuous sleep. He spoke of visions of heaven and angels during the trance and said he wished to remain there. Brice another youth reportedly slept 21 days after a baseball game and bath, then woke smiling saying he was in heaven.
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Georgia
Washington Post
Juan Vince
Heaven
Brice
Sonng Brice
Oldest Williams Graduate Turns 100 in Summit NS J
William Rankin of Summit Nova Scotia today celebrated his 100th birthday. He is believed to be the oldest Williams College graduate and possibly the nation’s oldest college alumnus. A telegram of congratulations arrived from Williams College alumni. An Atlantic City round trip fare is advertised with September dates for G. A. R. convention travel. consult ticket agents for details.
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Williamstown
Mass
Williams Cotlege
William | Rankin
Summit
NS J
Hackin
Williams
Boy Inherits $5 Million In Will Divide Among Heirs
Special to The Washington Post from St Louis dated Sept 1 reports the late George Myers wealth of 12 million from Liggett and Myers tobacco founders will be shared among three daughters and one grandson. the 16 year old George Myers Church expected to receive about 5 million. Mothers and aunts may gain around 1 million each, with family ties to Herbert S Copper and others. the will is to be opened soon in Pasadena California.
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Washington Post
St. Louis
George &. Myers
Liggett and Myers Tobacco Company
George Myers Church
Myers
Pasadena
Cal
George Myers
Herbert
Copper
Feastly
N. J
John
Cravens
Graham Babcock
North River Tunnel Builder McAdoo Recuperating After Surgery
William G. McAdoo, builder of the North River tunnel system, is convalescing at St. Vincent's Hospital after an appendicitis operation performed nearly a week ago. The news remained undisclosed to the public until tonight.
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North River Tunnel
New York
William G. McAdoo
North River
St. Vincent's Hospital
Seize Gems on Pier Rich Woman Must Explain
New York reports detail customs officials seizing imitation pearls valued at 22 000 dollars from Mrs. M La Morganthau wife of a candy maker returning on the Mauretania Her trunks were searched and declarations raised from 700 to 2000 dollars The couple and inspectors debated while Mrs Morganthau and two daughters prepared to explain the discrepancy and Mrs T Irvine Chapman faced a similar inquiry over a necklace deemed an imitation worth around 150 dollars later restored to her The Chapman denies engagement to Baron Rothschild and asserts devotion to her art.
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T. Irvine Chapman
New York
M. la Morganthan
Mauretania
Cable
James Rothschild
Paris
Rothschild
George J. Smyth
Custom House
Chapman
Smyth
America
Taft Celebrates 53rd Birthday At Beverly Mass
President Taft marked his 53rd birthday quietly in Beverly Massachusetts receiving telegrams from King George V of England and others. He golfed with John Hays Hammond and Capt. Butt and planned a birthday dinner with Cincinnati friends the McMillans while Mrs Taft stayed in New York. The King’s cordial message was exchanged and Taft replied thanking the monarch for the kind greetings. A Baltimore and Ohio schedule advertises $1 25 Baltimore and Return trains weekly on Saturdays and Sundays.
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Beverly
Mass
Taft
George V
England
Delia Torrey
John Hays Hammond
Capt
Butt
McMillana
Cincinnati
Caleb Powers Wins Goebel Murder Recalled
Special to The Washington Post from London Kentucky reports Caleb Powers a former secretary of state and four time trial defendant in the Goebel murder case was nominated for Congress by Republicans in Kentucky's Eleventh district by a wide margin. Returns show Powers carrying most counties with Laurel close, while Edwards carried several counties and faced a landslide that surprised his followers. The piece recounts Powers four trials and ultimate pardon, and notes strong GOP support amid a bitter campaign.
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Washington Post
London
Kentucky
Celeb Powers
Wiliam Goebel
Frankfort
Congress
Eleventh
Don C. Edwards
Man of
Grapevine
Hazard
Perry County
Aquire Colwell
John Holmes
Powers
Laurel
Edwards
Nex
Leslie
Whitley
Wayne
Cumberland
Adair
Russell
Munroe
Clinton
Owsley
Jackson
Bell
Cannon
Caleb Powers
Gov. Goebel
Taylor
William Goebel
Goebel
Kentuck
Terance
van Meter
Berry
Fayette County
Capitol Grounds
Jack Chinn
Eph L.kiard
Kentucky Penitentiary
Buldine
Capitol
Joint Commission
Beckham
Heckham
Commonwealth
Gov
A. E. Wilson
James B. Howard
Howard
Henry E. Youtsey
Whitely County
Perdon
John C. McKenzie
George W. Conn, Jr
Cook County
Chicago
H. 8. Boutell
F. H. Gansbergen
Regularepublican
Boutell
Gansbergen
Arthur West
Foss
Committee On Naval Nafairs
Washington
James R Mann
J. R. Burrey Tilley
Francia G. Blair
Tilley
Conman
Till
M. Bardwell
Fey
Alphans K. Hartley
New Jersey
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton University
Stokes
Murphy
Thief Tells of Investments as Bail Set at 50000
Chicago police story reports George W. Fitzgerald, a former subtreasury teller accused of stealing 173000, claiming his wealth comes from legitimate deals. He cites a real estate profit of 800 dollars, egg trading with net 3200 dollars, and confirms resignations at a car company while denying ownership in a forged firm.
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Wat, Bolt
Hiinois Car Manufacturing Company
Croker Cash Unclaimed in Bank Record
Richard Croker once of New York and now in Wantage England has $89996 unclaimed at the Union Square branch of the Corn Exchange Bank as of 1890. He is the largest sum among 50 forgotten deposits listed to be escheated under state banking laws.
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New York
Richard Croker
Wantage
England
Union Square
Corn Exchange Bank
Corn Euchange Bank
Mr. Croker
Lst
Footpad Wounds Republican Candidate Near Terre Haute
Special to The Washington Post reports Republican Congress candidate Frank Tilley was shot in the arm by a hold-up man near Terre Haute Indiana last night. The incident occurred as he campaigned in the Fifth district and follows concerns about security during the race.
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Frank Tilley
Congress
Terre Haute
Washington Post
Ind
Lorimer Renomination Sparks Chicago Republicans in Tight Primaries
In incomplete returns from Illinois primaries, Lorimer supporters win across the state while Boutell loses renomination. Foss fate undecided as Englehard edges in Tenth, Mann leads in Second with close results. Sharp splits persist between standpatters and progressives in several districts as League falters in Chicago.
Political shifts shape taft era in party contests
Secretary Norton exposes a non distinction patronage pledge while Taft’s progressive label fuels debate. Roosevelt critiques new nationalism as moral applications, Griscom backs Taft at Saratoga, Haskell shifts to progressives in New York. Wilson named governor candidate in New Jersey as primary races unfold across states.
New Issues Defend Critics and Public Truths
A speaker denounces publication critics as attacking honest public men while praising a new nationalism that applies old morality to modern conditions. He addresses a Long Island audience, arguing against sensational journalism and for moral clarity in public life.
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Long Island
Index to Today's Issue Headlines and Quotes
The page lists headlines touching on Fitzgerald Powers, Lorimer Illinois wins, Roosevelt new issues, Taft insurgent ban, Wilson gubernatorial candidate, Dr Brodthage divorce case, vaccination debates, a self-harm note, and Dickinson arriving in Hankow. The long quotes express distrust of public wealth misuse and calls for honesty in government. Dickinson sails toward Peking from Hankow.
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Fitzgerald
Caleb Powers
Congress
Lorimer
Ilinois
Roosevelt
Taft
Wilson
Griecom
Dr. Brodthage
Cavalieri
Aero
America
News of Alexandria
Society
Taft Moves Toward Progressive Wing in Insurgent Clash
Beverly Mass September 15 1910 President Taft signals shift toward progressives via Norton letter to an Iowa insurgent leader. Officials avoid interpretation stating only a formal pledge to treat Republicans alike and prepare to fill patronage posts. The move sparks debate on party unity and real progressivism ahead of New York speech.
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New York
Norton
Iowa
Beverly
Mass
Charles Dyer Norton
Taft
Congress
Kansas
California
Wisconsin
National League of Republican Ctuba
Cannon
House of Representatives
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Defends New Nationalism at Riverhead Fair
Theodore Roosevelt in Oyster Bay defends his New Nationalism as applying old moralities to modern business. He calls for greater governmental efficiency to govern large wealth and corporate power, aimed at helping the honest user of wealth and compelling the dishonest to act rightly. He condemned dishonest corporations and wealth, spoke to a large Riverhead crowd after a 120 mile car trip, and avoided NY political references.
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Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Theodore Roosevelt
Wheither
Col. Roosevelt
Suffolk County
Riverhead
Long Island
Bessef
New York State
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George W. Fitzgerald
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Sangamon County
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G. P. Englehard
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Fosa
William J. Moxley
Ineurgent
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Wann
Tha Tana
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Hankow
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