Thaw Case Nets New Leads as Brower Seized
Philadelphia dispatch reports Oliver Brower, linked to the Thaw case, was arrested on charges of conspiracy to kidnap in connection with the Thaw indictment. Police say Brower carried letters and papers from Thaw, including a unsigned statement by Fred Gump purporting to show Thaw’s weakness after a whipping. Thaw remained elusive, with detectives noting letters seeking jobs for boys among Brower’s possessions.
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Ansietant District
Attorney Black
New York
Oliver F. Brower
Terry X
Fred Gump Jr
Kansas
Old Andives
Pittsburg
George Fiss
Brower
Lberry
Thaw
Wilkes Barre
New Serrate Shears and Novel Night Signaling Lamp
New serrate shears feature a lower blade grip for heavy material and smooth cuts. A novelty electric flash lamp showcases a hand shaped bulb for night signaling by motorists.
Defer Action in Leak Case Under News Hearings
Hearings on the leak matter paused after witnesses testified. The committee plans no further testimony until considering widening the probe and whether J W Bolling, tied to President Wilson, will be reported for contempt. Bolling denied involvement and urged apologies to him and Secretary Tumulty. Representative Henry pressed questions as J Bolling claimed no government official profited from stock moves tied to the Peace note.
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Campbell
Lawson
House
J. W. Bolling
Wilson
A. Connolly & Co
Ington
Wood
Tu Muity
Henry
Jolling
Military Training Decided Upon for Chicago Pupils
Chicago news notes school plans for military instruction for pupils. The report lists named individuals and locations as part of the program and cites a legislative update from New Mexico governor De Baca proposing a constitutional amendment to submit prohibition to voters. The item blends two separate briefs from different cities and dates.
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New Mexico
Santa Fe
N. M
E.G. de Baca
Cupid Wins Gene of Love For One Couple
Police spent hours searching for a runaway couple before an attorney returned from Anaconda to say they wed in Copper City and are honeymooning on the coast. The bride, claimed by the mother to be underage, was said by friends to be 20, with witnesses presenting evidence of her age. The Rev Jesse Lacklen performed the ceremony after obtaining a license, and the couple planned to return to Butte in about two weeks. Also reported governor Bilbo may call an extra Mississippi session to consider making the state dry.
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Cupid
Butte
Anaconda
Robert Golubin
Helen Ellis
Havre
Copper City
Jesse Lacklen
Methodist Church of
Golubin
Jackson
Miss
Bilbo
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