Gambled It Away How Public Money Was Lost by Auditor Sherrick
Governor Hanly denounces ex auditor David B. Sherrick in a Sept address at the Thirtieth Indiana Regiment reunion. He cites losses of state funds through gambling, late-night carousals, and use as a broker for free passes to rail officials. Hanly claims Sherrick pressured railroad associates to favor personal interests and sought secret settlements with a corrupt bargain offered to resign.
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Tramilton
Ind
Reunien
Indiana
Tuwlay
Gav Hanly
Akey
David B. Sherrick
State
Keneh Lick
Sheri
Wis
State Board of Tn
Sherrick
Mouen
Suite
Audi OF State
General Assembly
Slerrik
Mutiipal
Sheaigorek
Ontario to investigate illegal lake fishing by Americans
Ontario fisheries department will launch a field inquiry into alleged illegal fishing by American firms in Georgian Bay and Lake Erie. Officials claim thousands of tons of fish are shipped weekly to the United States, with Canadian fishermen allegedly used by American companies to harvest and transfer catches.
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Ontario
Toronto
Ont
Ontario Nsheris Department
Georgian Bay
Lake Kirie
United States
Lake Erie
Gaynor Declines Fusion Nomination for Mayor
Justice William J. Gaynor refused the Fusion nomination for New York City mayor. Citizens' Union delegates met at R Fulton Cutting's office to discuss candidates but failed to agree. A letter from Gaynor was read instructing that his name not be used. The union proceeded with borough conventions and urged cross-group fusion talks. Republican leader Louis Payn predicted Tammany's victory with a large Manhattan majority.
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New York
William J. Gaynor
New York City
Citizens’ Union Committee of
R. Fulton Cutting
Gaynor
Cutting
Jerome
Louis F. Payn
Harge
Tammany
Manhattan Island
Coroner's ruling shifts as Girard sear ch broadens
The Washington Post reports the Bronx murder case of Gussie Pfeiffer. coroner doubts autopsy timing and now asserts she died Wednesday night. Police intensify search for missing suspect Joe Girard, sighted near Pelham road with two women earlier and later heard alleged murder cries.
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Washington
New York
Gussie Pfeiffer
Bronx
Pelham Road
Joe Girard
Dillon
Joseph J. Girard
Joseph Girard
Mr. Girard
Frank Myer
Girard
Murdy
Myer
Miners Face Eight Hour Day Stand by Operators
Scranton Pa Sept 19 A leading coal operator fresh from Philadelphia declares operators will not grant an eight hour day to miners and will only continue the present agreement. He will issue the statement after the Shamokin miners convention. Also notes police bomb incident and a large sale at Sloan's Furniture House with trustee John T Lyons presiding.
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Scranton
Bre ‘Xest
Las
Philadelphia
Baer
Reading
Shamokin
John T. Lyons
Sloan's
Equitable loan scandal widens with Turner transfer
President Morton releases new disclosures on the Equitable Life Assurance Society showing more than $700,000 of policyholders’ money used without authority to back a Turner loan. The loan, carried by the Western National Bank and transferred to the Mercantile Trust Company, involved Hyde, Fitzgerald and others in securing securities from the Kentucky Mineral and Timber Company and Amity Land and Irrigation. Morton repudiates the obligations, seeks return of $718,264 from Mercantile, notes undisclosed guarantors, and hints at further related transactions.
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Morton
Turner
Hyde, Fitzgerald
Washington Post
New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Paul Morton
Society
Equitable
Mercantile Trust Company
George W. Turner
Louis Fitzgerald
Mr. Fitzgerald
Henry B. Hyde
Marcellus Hartley
Western National Bank
John W. Young
Kentucky Mineral and Timber Company
Amity Land and Irrigation Company
Examiner
Salt Lake
Colorado
Kentucky
Equitable Life Isurance Society
Mr. Morton
The
Alexander
John E. Searles
Deadlock in Franco German Morocco Talks Worries Paris
Paris reports a suspension of meetings between Dr. Rosen and M. Revoil over Moroccan conference terms. Official statements deny Mogador cession while stressing a careful, equitable path to a durable accord, with markets unsettled by the stalemate and delay.
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Paris
France
Germany
Dr. Rosen
M. Reveil
Berlin
Foreign Office
Mogador
Morocco
Associated Press
Rosen
M. Revoil
Governor Glenn Defends NC Civil War Stance at Exeter
Governor Robert J. Glenn of North Carolina spoke at Exeter New Hampshire opening of a two day carnival. He defended the Civil War position and urged New Englanders to visit the South. The party included L. H. Bailey of Texas and W. E. Christian of Georgia.
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North Carolina
Exeter
N. H
Robert J. Glenn
Glenn
L. H. Bailey
Texas
W. E. Christian
Georgia
Bomb for Senator Cannon in Mormon claim
Denver report states Mrs Schaff, head of the Nations Mothers Congress, alleges Senator Frank J. Cannon faces death by bomb or bullet from Mormons. She claims Mormon agents lure New York high school girls to Salt Lake City for “alluring” jobs and vows to reveal a long ceremony at the endowment house. She addressed Denver women on Mormonism.
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Washington Post
Denver
Coln
Frank J. Cannon
Schaff
the Nations Mothers' Congress
Utah
Schoff
Scholf
Revolution in Colombia Palace Attacked by Mobs
Panama dispatches report that President Reyes allegedly declared dictatorship on September 8 and imprisoned the Supreme Court. Rioters attacked the presidential palace as troops fired, killing or wounding many. Colombian revolutions said to begin in Antioquia and Santander. minister Diego Mendoza in New York rejects the tale as false.
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Panama
Raffael Reyes
Colombia
Supreme Court
Bogota
Antioquia
Santander
New York
Diego Medoza
Washington
Reyes
Ashby Strangely Missing in Norfolk After Month
Relatives of Dr. William G. Ashby, surgeon aboard the Panama steamship Antalancia, report he has been missing for more than a month. Despite extensive searches, no trace of his whereabouts has been found. He is son of Gen. Turner Ashby and formerly practiced in Washington and Alexandria.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
William G. Ashby
Panama
Ashby
Turner Ashby
Alexandria
St. Elzabeth’s Hospital
Washington, D
Miss Alice Roosevelt Tours Seoul in Imperial Palanquin
Miss Alice Roosevelt rode in the imperial yellow palanquin as crowds lined the streets from the railroad station to the American legation in Seoul. The procession included Rear Admiral Train, Senator Newlands, congressmen Longworth and Gillette, and was greeted by Korean and American officials with a band playing the Star Spangled Banner.
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Legation
Seoul
Alice Roosevelt
Hoosevelt
Train
Gillette
Chemutpo
Morgan
Miss Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Missy Roosevelt
Mrs. Newlands
Imperial Palace
Murder conspiracy uncovered in Greek colony case
Grand jury indictment reveals alleged plot to murder rival businessman by hired killers. Six individuals named with charges of conspiracy to kill. motives tied to lease of an ice cream parlor and Giovan, president of an ice company, as victim. Accused include Benjamin Stoftel, John B Hixon, Peter and Pericles Liskas, and Louis Scleropulos.
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Ieago
Constantinos Giovan
Driver Hurled to Death on Williamsburg Suspension Bridge
William A. Furisch, a newspaper delivery driver, was knocked from his wagon onto the stone sidewalk 160 feet below the Williamsburg suspension bridge over the Hust River. A frightened horse caused a runaway as Furisch leaned forward to steer past other teams, snapped through the guard rail, and died almost instantly. Police halted the horse at the bridge gates.
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New York
William A. Furisen
Williamsburg Ridge
Hust River
Furisch
Indictment in Bigamy Case Faces Brooklyn Man
New York September 19 indictments accuse Frederick E. Carlton of Brooklyn of bigamy by marrying four women in Brooklyn and Rochester, including a Rochester marriage under the name William B. Rodriguez. Carlton pleaded not guilty with a hearing delayed to late September to allow San Francisco witnesses.
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New York
Frederick E. Carlton
Brooklyn
Rochester
N. Y
Kings County
Willetta S. Bird
Lulu Kettering
Mary J. Smith
Marie Gorman
Broklyn
Wilam B. Rodriguez
Carlton
San Francisco
Washington physician weds Ellen Buck in Wilmington ceremony
Dr Edwin Lord of Washington D C marries Ellen S Buck daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis N Buck at the bride’s parents Bear Station home Bishon Coleman officiated with Rev Dr Francia M Munson of Newcastle assisting Genevieve Munson maid of honor Ellis Lord best man Francis D Buck and Douglas Buck brothers served as groomsmen The note also mentions fishing plans at Chesapeake Beach with a daily express round trip service starting today leaving 8 50 a m returns 6 p m
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Edwin Lord
Ellen S. Buck
Wilmington
Del
Washington Post
Francis N. Buck
Washington, D. C
Bear Station
Bishon Coleman
Francia M. Munson
Newcastle
Genevieve Munson
Ellis Lord
Brooklyn
Francis D. Buck
Douglas Buck
Indians Auditor a Gambler Demand for Equitable Money Miss Roosevelt at Seoul New York Brokers Arrested
Page 1 summary notes a diverse mix including an item on an Indians auditor who is a gambler and a demand for equitable money, Miss Roosevelt in Seoul, and arrests of New York brokers.
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Miss Roosevelt
Seoul
New York
acLador
Treasury
Swartzell
Eastern
Turkey
Virginia
Maryland
Fraud charges allege misappropriation of funds at Western Life Indemnity
In Chicago on September 19 a suit for a receiver and accounting targets current and former officials of Western Life Indemnity Company an assessment insurance group. Proxies allegedly secured by Gray controlled directors enabling secret contracts granting one dollar per thousand in premiums. Policy holders claim millions diverted without their knowledge and seek an accounting. Plaintiffs Feld Strode and Tibbetts name Rosenfeld Gray Moulton Crawford Martin Drake Bram Huston Moore and Hisle as defendants Lincoln Neb residents comprise the defendant group. The company successor to Knight Templar and Mason Life Indemnity has over 100 000 policies outstanding.
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Chicago
Western Life Indemnity Company
Assessment Insurance Association
S. Rosenfeld
W. H. Gray
United States Circuit Court
Levinson
St. Bethea
Gray
Poliy
Rosenfeld, Moulton, Gray
Busides
Jon W. Feld
Jesse B. Strode
Addison S Tibbetts
Rosenfeld
Grey George M. Moulton
John A. Crawford
L M. Martin
C. T. Drake
D. D. Bram
Suit for Four Million Dollars Over Encroachment Claim
Chicago officials launch a $4,000,000 tort action against the Illinois Steel Company alleging encroachment at the mouth of the Calumet River. The suit seeks 200 acres claimed to have been added to the property by the company, with title resting to the people of Illinois. Harbor engineer Ricardo Sullivan Burke faces charges of neglect of duty for not informing the city of encroachments, while Commissioner Patterson asserts urgency in recovering the land.
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Chicago
Hlinois Steel Company
Calumet River
Public Works
Patterson
Healy
Corporaton
Lewis
Conpioner Patterson
Calumer River
Ilnois
Thand
Susne
Ricardo Sullivan Burke
Patterson da Burke
Hla
Deputy commissioner Williams struck by auto on Pennsylvania Ave
Robert Williams, deputy commissioner of internal revenue, was hit by a car around 10 39 last night at Pennsylvania avenue and Fourteenth street northwest. The vehicle driven by August Six of 1810 K Street NW. Williams, about sixty, refused hospital aid and walked home to 1912 H Street NW after minor bruises. Policeman Hollinberger assisted him. Williams did not press charges and was released.
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Robert Williams
Internal Revenue
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fourteenth Street
K Street
Williams
Hollinberger
H Street
Willams
The Mc Manus Victory In Fifteenth District Battle
Thom J. Mc Manus, known as The Mc Manus, won the Brooklyn Fifteenth assembly district primary over George W. Plunkitt. McManus led with 1 734 votes to 1 363 for Plunkitt and Dordan. The Brooklyn contest saw anti McCarren forces lose, with the senator keeping control of eighteen districts and gaining the Twelfth.
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McCarren
Brooklyn
New York
Thom J. McManus
McManus
George W. Plunkitt
Fifteenth
Prenkitt
John E. Dordan
Fifteenth Assembly
James Shevlin
Brokers Arrested Over Larceny of 23000 and Related Claims
New York authorities arrest Charles Anguetus Seton and Harrison McElhiney of C Augustus Seton & Co for larceny totaling about 32340 from several corporations including the Houston Galveston and Interurban Railroad. Police say the firm offered to finance new corporations and furnished funds for engraving bonds never delivered. Accusations also link them to other thefts and a prior criminal record.
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New York
Houston, Galveston and Interurban Railroad Company
Charles Anguetus Seton
Harrison H. McElkiney
C. Augustus Seton & Co
Wall Street
Seton
Cleveland
Ohio
W. B. Slasson
Houston
Fever Debrief Shows Decline In New Orleans Deaths
Yellow fever reports through 6 p.m. list 24 new cases, 245 total deaths, 322 treated, 1 973 discharged, total cases 2 139. Most new cases below Canal street, all recent deaths from below Canal street. Mayor Lehrman awaiting Arkansas authorities on President's entry, reception planned by Oct 24 with Gov. Blanchard attending. Atlanta report notes legal fight over state quarantine against yellow fever infected points ruled by Judge Pendleton.
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New Orleans
Canal Street
Lehrman
A Arkanzans
Aswer
Blanchard
Atlanta
John T. Pendleton
Superior Court
Wade Unable to Testify at Court Martial
Mare Island Cal September 19 The court martial of Commander Lucien Young adjourned after a telegram from Acting Secretary Darling requesting daily proceedings and a copy for Young Wade was brought to Mare Island hospital for Ensign Wade to testify Dr Charles G Smith reported Wade suffers gangrenous appendicitis underwent operation and remains too weak to stand unusual strain Judge Gear sustained the objection to Wade testimony at that time The court adjourned for vessel inspection Assistant Burs was called
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Mare Island
Cal
Lucien Young
Bennington
Darling
Mmammander Young
Gear
Charles G. Smith
Wade
Fallng Stone Kills Three on Montreal Scaffold
In Montreal at a new Roman Catholic church site on Ste. Cunegadne, five men stood on a seventy foot scaffold when a heavy stone rolled from a windlass above. The scaffold ropes snapped as the stone struck, killing Charles Othis instantly and fatally injuring three others Rene Fortinier Frederick Barberre. Two more men died en route to hospital and two were seriously hurt. A cafe reopening note for Charles 4A Bekstein’s New York Avenue is included.
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Quebec
Sept. Jr
Ste. Cunegadne
Charles Othis
Rene Fortinier
Frederick Barberrre
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Baltimore and Ohio Terminal
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Cirard
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Ease Saiverpuu
Wii
John W. Wyman
Chief Wyman
Columbiana County
Mayer
Legislative Insurance Investigation Committee
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Soir
Moses
George GB. McClean
St. Louis
John 4. Glennon
Wilson & Mayers
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Mrs. Schaff
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Thibet
Peking
Urga
Lassa
Mongolia
Tibet
Himan Bird
Highistown
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Bira
Elberon
Princeton
N.y.av
Chesapeake Beach
Fisherman’s Daily Express
Insurance Company
Chicago Claims Steel Company
New Corporation
O. K. Beneke
Fox River Railroad
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Manitowoc Power Company
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International Silver Company
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