Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 37, Number 311, 4 November 1912 — Page 3

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AJiD SUJC-TELEOKAM. 310.NDA1" NOYE3IBER 4, 1912.

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MAY CLEAR THE MYSTERYOF THEFT Chicago Subtreasury Crime to be Tried After Lapse of Five Years.

CHICAGO, Nov. 4. After a lapse of five years since the mysterious disappearance of $173,000 from the Chicago subtreasury, George W. Fitzgerald, former teller, who was indicted in 1910 and charged with the embezzlement of that sum, is to ap

pear before Judge Carpenter, of the United States Court in that city, this week to be tried for the alleged theft. Unusual interest is manifested in the Impending trial which, it is hoped will definitely clear up the mystery Burrounding this case which for years completely puzzled the government authorities and the shrewdest among the secret service detectives. It was in the summer of 1907 that the officials of the Chicago United States subtreasury were startled by the information that $173,000 in bills of various denominations had mysteriously disappeared form the cage of the teller, George W. Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald himself, who had been in the employment of the subtreasury for seven years, gave the first intimation of the loss of the large sum. On a Wednesday afternoon he informed the cashier, F C. Russell, that he was short $173,000. He explained that the sum, which was missing corresponded with the total amount of a package of bills which had been retained in the teller's custody the night before. An examination of Fitzgerald's book ehowed that the shortage was not a matter of bookkeeping, but of actual loss. Inquiry at Washington showed that the money had not been shipped to the Federal treasury by mistake. Thomas I. Porter, chief of the United States secret service in Chicago, began a careful investigation of the case and ascertained that three previous thefts had taken place, it is alleged, in Fitzgerald's cage prior to Ithat time. These losses were, respectively, $500, $600 and $900. Notwithstanding this fact, Fitzgerald enjoyed the full confidence of his superiors and no suspicion was attached to him. He handled about $1,000,000 each day and was considered a thoroughly efficient and reliable employe. It was his custom each night to lock the money under his charge in his own private steel box. When questioned, Fitzgerald laid suspicion upon a party of workmen who had been employed about the subtreasury the day before the discovery of the shortage. The money Fitzgerald stated, lay in stacks upon his desk in a dark corner of the cage and might easily have been reached fro munder the grating. He also said that at least a dozen men had access to the safe. Although at that time considered above suspicion, Fitzgerald was relieved from duty, but not arrested. The officers of the secret service began a thorough investigation of the private life of every one of the employes of the subtreasury, among them Fitzgerald's. His manner of life, it was found, was simple and unostentanious and he was popular among his companions. Fitzgerald asserted his innocence with an air of injured dignity which ultimately was effective in the absence of direct evidence in diverting suspicion to other quarters. The case was so puzzling that, after a consultation with Secretary Shaw, of the treasury, and President Roosevelt. John L. Wilkie, chief of the United States secret service, took person-

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THEATRICAL CALENDAR.

Gennett Theater. Nov. 5 "A Thoroughbred Tramp. Nov. 7 and 8 Elks Minstre.s. Nov. 23 "The Spring Maid."

At The Murray. Vaudeville Matinee and Night.

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A. M. E. Church. 17 Harrison recital.

At The Palace. Nov 4 and 5 Homer's "Odyssey.'

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At the Murray. The offering at the Murray for the first half of the week promises to be of unusual interest inasmuch as the bill is made up of acts that do not conflict in style or character. The bill is as follows and those conversant with vaudeville artists will recognize a really all star program: Gormer's Mo'dels, presenting artistic poses in bronze are the headliners and the act is a charming creation to the artistic eye. Mona Liza Co., offer a dramatic gem entitled "Morning Star," a fascinating story of the far west. This act is sure to meet with the hearty approval of the romantic patron.

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team of cyclists who will be seen in a Cycle act, with just a touch of comedy. Edith Harcke, vocalist, with her pianist, will more than make good to the claim of the "Dainty Dresden Singer," while Miss Ollie Wood, the "Buster Brown Girl," will sustain her reputation as a singing and dancing comedienne. Special arrengements have been made for the reading of election returns from the stage during both performances Tuesday night thus giving patrons the knowledge of just where the "Tiger," the "Elephant" and the "Bull Moose" are browsing.

The Murrette. The Murrette, the handsome new picture theater recently opened, has adopted a new policy, beginning today, in making its admission five instead of ten cents. This will enable everybody to attend and see moving pictures reproduced on one of the finest screens in the state. The Murrette is admittedly one of the most complete and beautiful little theaters in this section, is ideal in its ventilating and lighting system and the maximum of comfort has been attained in its seating. The musical attractions are superior and include a set of chimes and special singing numbers at different times. Special feature films will be shown and the class of stories told by the pictures displayed in this theater will be full of interest.

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"The Spring Maid." The efforts upon the part of the management of the Gennett should be

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"Milestones" is to be given in Berlin. Anua Eva Fay is to return to the stage. Harry Bulger is about to go into vaudeville. Frank Reicher will play in Annie Russell's old English comedy company. Maude Raymond and Frances Demurest have joined the cast of "My Best Girl." Henry Bernstein is writing a new play in which John Mason may play the hero. A. H. Woods will revive "To Pet of the Petticoats," which was tried last reason. Alta Phipps, prima donna of "The

Winning Widows." is Mrs. Ab Reynols in private life. Paul Armstrong is to produce his new play, "The Escape," either in Los Angeles or San Francisco. The Harris Theater, New York, will reopen on November 4. with James Forbes's new play, "A Rich Man's Sin." Ida St. Leon, who starred in "Polly of the Circus," is to appear in a newplay under the management of A. S. Stem. Adele Rowland has been engaged for a leading role in Sam Bernard's new production, under the Shubert management. "The Stronger Claim." Henry W. Savage's new production, is booked for a leng tour through the South and the middle West. Margaret Auglin has decided to shelve "Egypt." The author, Edward Sheldon, will probably try to find another star for his play. "By-Products," a play by James Medill Patterson, one of the authors of the "Fourth Estate." has been produced in Chicago, recently. W. H. Gilmour has been engaged to play one of the important roles in "The Arryle Case," in which Robert Hilliard is to be the star.

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