Inside job mystery guards $12,000 Jewelry heist
Police say L I Sclove's jewelry shop and adjoining millinery store on Lee and Capitol streets were entered late Saturday night and burglars escaped with about $12,000 in watches and diamonds. Investigators suspect an inside job with access through upstairs doors and one thief possibly hiding in the millinery room.
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L. I. Sclove
Lee
Capitol Streets
Lee Street
Kater
mUnoery
Charse Asplain
Dan Smith
Lieuwtenanta Roy Jarrett
Frank Westfall
Ser-geant
Claude Baldwin
Pelive
Mr. Sclove
Price Probers to Defeat Quietus Talk in Food Prices Probe
A city committee focuses on alleged exorbitant food prices and a proposed quietus talk as it weighs charges against Cain. The inquiry aims to curb price hikes and assert oversight during the period.
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PRICE
Quietus
Cain
Trinity Church installs new minister Rev Herbert Finch
The Trinity Lutheran congregation in the Young Women's Christian Association building marked its 43rd anniversary with the installation of Rev. Herbert Finch as pastor. The service featured remarks by Rev. Dr. P. K. Crickenberger of Grafton and Rev. Simon Snyder of Wheeling, with old pastor Mr. Martin in attendance.
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Lutheran Congregation
Herbert Finch
Trinity Lutheran Church
Young Women
Chelecian Association
Trev
P.K. Crickenberger
Grafton
Lutheran Slav
West Virginia
Simon Snyder
Wheeting
Synod
A. C. Martin
Springfield
Martin
Glenn R. Edgar
Orere Lindow
United States
Willam
McAdoo W
Mc. Lindow
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Fred Af. Larkins
Exnod
South
General Council
General Synod of the Lutheran Church
United Luthern Synod of America
Georgia
Tr Crickenberger
Snyder
Mr. Martin
I. Joachim
Edward Crass
Tarbtone
Ganz
Finch
Wittenverg College
Hamma Divbuty Seminars
Aged couple perishes in house fire near Burnseville West Virginia
Aged couple Mr and Mrs Nim Shingleton died in a house fire four miles from Burnseville West Virginia last night. Sheriff A M Bailey and Prosecuting Attorney J E Cutlip investigate robbery as a possible motive and arson. bodies severely burned and house ruined. The couple were over 50 and reputed wealthy.
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Shingleton
Ufe
Willie Willis A Mirror Of Your Own Boyhood
A Charleston Gazette feature reflects on Willie Willis as a mirror of boyhood in a nostalgic piece. The column celebrates simple Sunday's rituals and shared memories, weaving local life with enduring values and community humor.
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Willie
Willis
Ambiguous Historical Note Arrives From Cracked Text
Fragmentary OCR note references Willie Willis and a vague scene near a wravel Yard at night. Several garbled words and numbers appear, including 2.cuee Word and 1026, with a tag Associated Editors Inc. suggesting a news office label.
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Northing
Wravel Yard
Associated Editors, Inc
West Virginia grid classic week opens with big game buildup
The article previews the 1988 West Virginia University football week leading to the Forest State clash at Piel Stadium. It notes student travel from Lexington to Morgantown, planned train service, fan turnout expectations, and cautious optimism about weather and security for the anticipated crowd and top matchup.
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Narleston
West Virginia
Washington
Dildtey Piel Stadium
Morgantown
Migor
Theta
Atweneiea
Inet
Mtlette
Aorsantown
Tharlestem
Smarthorn
Sakatdia
Jaaial
Lextington
Aeeathee
Baltley
Gslandiayy
Lilley Attacks Local Businessmen and Charleston Progress
Rev. ReW. Lilley denounces Christians and Hartford area merchants who tout a bigger and better Charleston yet contribute little. he says many professed churchgoers seek selfish entertainment rather than service, warning of a life wasted if they pursue only self-interest with sixty years behind them.
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Frank A. Pansington
Rew. Lilley
Hartestan
Blooming
Charleston
Mya
Fire ruins church and sermons on redemption
A Baptist pastor recalls the destruction of a church by fire and reflects on sin, judgment, and redemption. He cites eyewitness accounts and two visiting evangelists who discuss fear of hell and human accountability, promising continued coverage on Page two.
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Doane
Jeeier
Tima
Nnne
Lley
Hell
John Edwarda
France Debates Debt Plans Amid Reparations Pressure
France outlines financial rehabilitation measures as M. Caillaux hints at a capital levy and new debt funding options to meet urgent treasury demands if German reparations fail. He stresses a distinction between inflation and his plan involving bank notes while avoiding full disclosure of U.S. debt terms.
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Preag
Palir
Rix
Batis
Choate du Loire
Cultlanx
Ynequique
Jevy
Uruy Seqtine
Saulallai
Radical Party
Bank of France
Honda
M. Cuillaux
France
United States
Megdaure
Dawes Phin
Niance
Radical
Simpurtattee
Tietnilon
Two Drownings as Boat Capsizes in Storm
A severe storm capsized boats causing two drownings as the National Guard moves to prevent looting in a Massachusetts town. The windy weather and high seas disrupted coastal traffic and damaged craft, with rescues under way and authorities assessing losses amid ongoing power outages.
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National Guard
Anton Wuard
Futn Njurlew
Massachusetts
Samuel F Hoard Dies at Ceredo in WV
Samuel Finyd Hoard aged 63, prominent West Virginia financier and former national bank president, died early today in Ceredo after a long illness linked to heart disease. Hoard, once connected to New York politics via Representative A. Hoard, and a Civil War era arms funder, had also owned Virginia properties and aided financier Thayer in Ceretin projects.
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Associated Press
Flunyington
Samuel Finyd Hoard
Hove
Yirdlin
Ceredo
EH Thayer
Ceretin
Samuel Hoard
Cithee
Virginia
West Virginia
Anwar
Samuel Heard
First National Bank of
Cereto
Olcott Olcott Correspondent Scribbles Unclear Local Notes
Fragmented OCR text from Olcott area notes mentions Yahe Marri, Mar. tuna, a father night, and various garbled phrases. References to Cowod dty, Goal River division, Selly, and Olvort appear with scattered names and actions but no clear story, outcome, or date.
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Yeha
Marri
Mar
Jehee
Jol
Peery
Goal River Division
Cowod Dty
Witcr
Selly
Muideauelly
Seth Gantt
Sam
Mr. I. H. Hudson
Don Chafin Leaves To Serve Sentence
Don Chafin departs for Atlanta to begin a federal prison sentence after a prohibition violation conviction. Judge George W. McClinchy presided. Deputy U S marshal officials observed the departure amid a tense, charged scene described as a political vendetta and rival enemies.
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Don Chafin
Bulgars Under Attack As Front Flare Spreads
Reports claim Bulgarian towns Pipernitea and Petrovo were bombarded by Greek troops while Greek territory near Demirkanour faced invasion. Sofia Athens exchange contradictory statements as Romania and Czecho Slovakia vow neutrality, and Bulgarian frontier bands prepare to harass during shifts in the conflict.
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Leame O Nations Council
Paris
Serle
Pipernitea
Petrovo
Athens
Demirkanour
Menurlapuyy
Hadjiidirakes
Seerstariat
League
Grask
Sofia
Rumania
Czecho
Slovakia
Belgrade
Ordiss
Dunbar Men Die of Asphyxiation at Wheeling Steel Plant
Lewis Leech 24 a Canton electrician and Jaynes Skiles 22 of Dunbar West Virginia died of asphyxiation while repairing wires atop a furnace feeder at the LaBelle plant of Wheeling Steel Corp. Their bodies were found near the mill rows after gas or smoke leaked. Leech left a wife and two children. Skiles was to be married next month.
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Grenvill Ger
Lewis Leech
Canton
Ohio
Jaynes Skites
Dunbar
W. Va
Wheeling Steel Corporation
Leech
Stiles
Theo
Chile
Skiles
Marrie
Lone Wolf Asher death linked to poisoning probe
Philadelphia report notes the sudden Chicago death of federal agent Asher known as the Lone Wolf. Authorities consider poisoning a possibility after he harassed bootleggers for years. An autopsy will seek poison traces as Yellowley and others lead the investigation into threats and recent injunctions tied to anti prohibition enforcement.
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Asher
Chicago
Yellowley
daMes Ksher
Prohibition Enforcement Service
Mawar
Prohibition
Murs
Yellowlox
Untler
Jan
Hla von Plalnte
Coolidge
Win
E. Asher
Peerio
Filmals
Attawalds
Wari Jtouns
Prohibition Service
Aity
Yellowley Auld
Philadelphia
Usi Beiing
Aster
Hundreds made homeless as Pike County tornado toll rises
Pike County Alabama suffered the worst tornado in memory on Sunday morning. Ten killed and scores injured as homes are ruined, with Good Hope and Troy areas hardest hit. National guardsmen deployed. aid and funds mobilized for survivors and the injured.
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Lnhin Springs
Ata
Gomer
Spring Hill
Here
Barnour County
Seople
Pike County
Alabama
New York
Tven
Atlantic
Reenbligg
Mt Lemet
Iinrhour
Fexan
Atlantis
Maryland
Delaware
New Baginm
Troy
Ala
Good Hope
Saven
Taverne
Oak Grove
Noah
Almont
Aidt Searchin
Trofor
Masunite
Tanite Company
Aimbulance
Lin Machane
Damme
Steparta
Membre Wu
Methodist Church
John , Gamble
McKinnon
Gamble
J. ¢. Bandett
Brundige
Evpaula
Comer
Barguur County
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Trinity
Plttshurgh
Ivmnysburgh
Pitts Burgh
Weather Bureau
Ely
Thurleston
Kip
Sid Thatlin
Wpa
Ako Enauen
Esa
Thes Committee
Sire Cain
Mus
Gazette
Pat
Gome
Mtaln
Edinle
Mr. Cain
Wayne
Ind
Lutheran Synod of Missouri
Falparaise University
Lutheran Church
Indiana
Southern Wise
Mlinwia
Wille Angen
Willie Willis
Harold Maxwell Lefroy
London
Mountaineer
Lilley
First Christian Church
Christian Church
Tad
Atlantic Coast
U. S
Carla
Nekater Borah
Jr Charles
Hisunis Manufacturers
Asasoetation
Flem
Emergency Flock Corporation
Patatis
Amiade
York
Colimbhiin
Rookea
Deland
Roatawain
Mate Ahrietiansen
Aaritan
Teres
Sents
Europe
Navy
Baltimore
United States Navy
Solters Point
PT. 3
Wilsont
Alx
Bay Shore Park
Bay Shore
Norpola
John Hamby
Onmimndoure O
Kergen Menoh Yacht Club
Wred Dravali
Prinee's Bay
Statenfein
Waolehmen Oonimord
Samuel F. Hoard
Olcott
Tamboulisky Agenring
Athansurf
Stojdnoff
Zambrod
Helgrade
Sofia Yeaterday
Vach
Connecion
New York City
Bell
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