Bank Wrecker Marcino Sought After Half Million Swindle
Joseph B Marcino 28 known as a bank wrecker is hunted in multiple countries after embezzling nearly $500000 from Warren First National Bank. A letter to his father in law describes a rapid rise from barber to financier aided by alleged nerve and claims to life insurance to cover creditors.
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Chicago
Joseph
Marcino
United States
Mexico
South America
Abraham Goldman
William J. Burns Detective Agency
Pongi
Joseph Marecino Batata
Frank L. Taylor
First National Bank of
Warren, Mass
Carrer
Nergoniiity
Buffalo
N. Y Y
Texas
Warren
Mass
First National Bank
Niagara Life Insurance Company
Best Home Made Cough Remedy Quickly Clears Chest Congestion
An old home remedy promises fast cough relief. Mix one ounce Parmint double strength with warm water to make a half pint, claiming it soothes the mucous membrane and treats catarrh and nasal colds effectively and cheaply.
Battle scarred hubby admits thrashing wife in court
Horace Miller appeared in City Court in Muncie Indiana with a black eye and scratches and pleaded guilty to assault and battery filed by his wife. Mrs Miller showed no marks but testified she had been treated roughly.
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Muncie
Ind
Horace Miller
Thats Why You Should Take Shamrocks At All Drug Stores
A cheeky note promotes Shamrocks with a call to purchase at all drug stores. It stresses availability and broad retail reach to encourage buying.
Mayor G M Ault Grows 25% Pound Beet In Fairview
In Fairview on February 23 mayor CG M Ault showed a self grown beet weighing 25 pounds and measuring 82 inches long. The display highlights local farming effort and municipal pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview, QO
CG. M. Ault
Bible School Night at Fairay Church Discourse on The Incomparable Name
Dr. Lowe spoke at a Christian church Thursday on The Incomparable Name. He cited H G Wells noting Jesus as central to history and warned against omitting Jesus from civilization. He contrasted a debate claim that the moon is more essential than the sun and urged ample turnout for Bible School night Friday with all departments expected to attend.
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Dr. Lowe
Christian Church
H. G. Wells
Jesus
Wells
Jesus of Nazareth
Speedy remedy for colds and la grippe praised
An old newspaper note extols a fast treatment for colds fever and la grippe claiming it prevents pneumonia and offers rapid relief through a trusted remedy. The language reflects period medical confidence and promotional tone.
West Virginia Drops Case Against UMWA Leader Keeney
State officials moved to nolle prosequi an indictment against C Frank Keeney president of district No 17 United Mine Workers of America charging accessory to murder in the Logan and Mingo counties miners march of 1921. Four material witnesses have disappeared.
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Berkley Springa
W. Va
West Virginia
Nolle Prasse
C. Frank Keeney
United Mine Workers of America
Logan
Mingo
Incoming Kingdom Missionary Unit predicts civilization collapse in 1926
In Gilbert Arkansas a religious sect the Incoming Kingdom Missionary Unit foresees a world ending by 1926 due to a Protestant Catholic religious war to erupt in 1928. Mayor D. O. Dennis leads a growing movement that has reshaped the town with new churches schools and a local printing shop. Two hundred new members are expected to settle soon as plans for a sanitarium on Star Mountain unfold.
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Incoming Kingdom Missionary Unit
Noah
D. O. Dennis
Tyne
West Virginia
Oregon
Washington
Star Mountain
New Lamp Burns 94 Air Promises Free Trial and Earnings
An oil lamp developed by E. A. Johnson of Chicago claims superior white light to gas or electricity and requires only 4 percent air and 6 percent kerosene. It promises odorless, smokeless operation with no pumping, and offers a 10 day free trial plus potential local agency earnings of 150 to 3500 dollars per month.
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U. S
E. A. Johnson
Lake St
Chicago
Tfl
Idle rich life tale and heirloom plans in Chicago
Howard Gerard an 18 year old Southbridge printer learned he inherits about 2 million dollars from a Paris granduncle. The lad plans to return home after a month in Chicago where he worked setting type while his six other American relatives share the 12 million estate. He said he prefers printing to becoming a moneyed loafer and will keep his job until he returns to collect the legacy.
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Chicago
Howard Gerard
Southbridge
Mass
Paris
Gerard
Proclaimed siege in Bogham to curb disorder
In Bogham Germany on February 28 a strict state of siege was proclaimed by the French to curb disorder. A proclamation restricted public conduct of citizens and enforced order under military authority.
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Bogham
Germany
Waltons fishing beats banking in Florida sweepstakes
Six men fished in Fort Pierce Florida and turned in catches weighing 1060 to 2360 pounds. The 2360 pound haul set a state record and earned $424.80, cited as a better and safer pastime than banking or poker according to the participants.
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Fort Pierce
Fla
Florida
Card of Thanks for Baby Earnest LeRoy Brooks
Earnest LeRoy son of Rol land and Violet Brooks blessed the home on Oct 23 1922 and after 3 months 25 days passed to his heavenly home. The family thanks neighbors friends Mooseheart Legion for floral tribute the minister for words of consolation and all who shared in their sorrow.
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Earnest LeRoy
Rolland
Violet Brooks
The
Mooseheart Legion
Sage and Sulphur Compound Promises Darker Hair
An old remedy for gray hair suggests Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound sold in drug stores. A sponge or brush is used to apply the liquid through strands, darkening hair by morning and enhancing lustre and youthfulness.
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Wyeth
Death of Mrs Mary Hooks in Chillicothe
Glouster C. EF Hooks reports the death of his mother Mrs Mary Hooks 86 who died at Chillicothe Interment at Green Lawn cemetery Funeral services set for Saturday near Londonderry former home of the aged lady The notice also lists relatives and local movements including visits and a construction firm delaying work on the Corning Glouster road due to weather conditions
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C. EF. Hooks
Mary Hooks
Chillicothe
T. B. Skinner
Columbus
Glouster
Londonderry
Ben Hooper
Sarah McDonald
Nelsonville
Green Lawn Cemetery
T. M. Hatch
Sterling Construction Co
Boone County
W. Va
Corning-Glouster
Rhine soldiers return with children show infantry ties
A photograph of returning Rhine soldiers with their children suggests they served in the infantry, highlighting family ties to frontline service.
February Bank Clerks Forget Their Workplaces
A fragment notes moore heliday in February causing bank clerks to forget where they worked and lose track of their duties. The readable bits hint at a humorous or error laden report about holiday disruption.
Local Visits Highlight Harpers and Horners
Miss Bess Harper is in Columbus for treatment of car trouble. Mrs. Matthew Horner Sr. and Mrs. Matthew Horner Jr. are visiting relatives in Athens for several days.
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Matthew Hormer Sr
Matthew Horner Jr
Athens
Holiday Closures Includes Mines and Postal Route
Mines in the sub district observed four day holiday for Washington's birthday and the labor train between Corning and Modoc skipped its trip. Rural mail carriers also enjoyed the day off.
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Washington
Corning
Modoc
Rev Landsitter Preaches at Methodist Church on Sunday
Rev J J Landsitter will preach at the Methodist Church this Sunday with morning theme Can a Church that is Dead be Made to Live Again and evening theme The Call of the Lenten Season.
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J. J. Landsitter
Jacksonville Ladies Aid treasury balance corrected
The Messenger reports the Jacksonville Ladies Aid society treasury balance. the correct amount is 68.43 dollars, not 684.43 dollars as previously published. The society’s accounts reflect 68.43 dollars in the fund.
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Jacksonville Ladies Aid Society Treasury
Society
Rum Fleet Rumor Echoed by Prohibition Official
John C. Appleby assistant federal prohibition director for New York said he was not surprised by persistent rum-running reports. He commented on a claim that a large fleet carrying part of a 7 million dollar shipment from England would anchor off Sandy Hook that evening.
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New York
John C. Appleby
England
Sandy Hook
Appleby
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