Detroit Bank Bandits Stage Real Thriller
Six unmasked bandits robbed the Commonwealth State bank on Detroit's west side, forcing cashier Charles H. Mooney and assistant Paul Mallick to open the vault. They herded fourteen people into the lavatory and vault, escaping with about $10,000 in cash and unregistered bonds, with up to $65,000 in value at stake. Police suspect the robbers headed toward Toledo as teams from cities along the highway were alerted.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
West Side
Commonwealth State Bank
Charles H. Mooney
Paul Mallick
Toledo
Senator Not Bluffed By Threatening Letter
United States Senator James B. Phelan disclosed a letter signed C. C. of C demanding 2000 dollars with threats. The letter, received March 20 in San Francisco, was publicized March 23 at his Saratoga estate. Police are tracing the writer as the senator refuses to yield.
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San Jose
Calif
C. C
United States
James B. Phelan
Saratoga
Here
Pheland
San Francisco
Phelan
Robbery at St Louis jail coin stash prompts $25 reward
Central police station in St Louis was robbed of $39 kept for prisoners. Captain Albert Schwartz announced a $25 reward for information leading to the arrest of the thief. The stolen money belonged to inmates.
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ST. Louis
Albert Schwartz
Staples Boys Case Set for Local Court Hearing
A writ of habeas corpus directs the Wyoming Children’s Home Society and Mrs Ethel Robertson to produce George and James Staples in the district court of Laramie county at 1 30 this afternoon Judge J A Riner head of the society is in Denver and a postponement is expected The hearing may be postponed to allow the state board of charities and reform to proceed with its case after this session.
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Habeas Corps
Wyoming Children’s Home Society
Ethel Robertson
George
James Staples
Mae Allison Staples
Hudson
Wyo
District Court
Laramie County
J. A. Riner
Denver
Staples Boys
Germany Not Bankrupt Says Finance Minister Schiffer
Berlin reports show Finance Minister Schiffer telling correspondents that Germany is not bankrupt due to available work. He warned delay in peace raises Bolshevism risk but expressed hope if food and materials arrive. He outlines foreign investment incentives and tax exemptions for Americans and other non residents, with tax plans tied to future peace terms.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Dr. Schiffer
Bhy
Finance Miniater
Bolsheviki Retreat Beyond Pripet Marsh
STOCKHOLM March 28 The Bolsheviki continue to fall back along their western front north of the Pripet marshes. A Kovno report says Vilna the capital of Lithuania will soon be evacuated by the Bolsheviki.
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Stockholm
Pripet Marshes
Kovno
Vilna
Lithuania
French police tightening security for President Wilson’s visits
Paris dispatch reports rising caution as authorities guard President Wilson and his entourage. Daily conferences and meetings at the White House location prompt heightened security and limited disclosure, amid growing crowds and concern over timing and access.
Australia Blocks Monroe Doctrine Amendment
Paris dispatch reports Australian peace delegates oppose a proposed amendment to the covenant that would assert a binding policy, fearing it would strengthen Japanese preponderance in China. The amendment is withheld. Leaders discuss German financial mission timing and Polish frontier annexation issues as four powers seek agreement.
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Aseperated Press
Paris
China
Orient
Germany
Wilson
Great Britain
France
Italy
Poland
Versables
Brussels
Spa
Argentine Election Clashes Between Socialists and Radicals
In Buenos Aires mounted gendarmes patrolled Avenida de Mayo after clashes feared between socialist supporters and radical party backers watching election returns. When late results widened the socialist lead, radicals shouted support for President Trigoyen. Police guarded newspaper offices as shots were fired during renewed tensions.
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EY Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Avenida de Mayo
Radical Party
Trigoyen
You're Through Declares Hungary’s Bella Kun to Communist Party
Budapest March 28 Bella Kun Hungarian foreign minister told delegates of the old communist party that with united revolutionary action the moment had arrived to liquidate the communist party An implied dissolution was carried unanimously by government order after remarks on the Soviet constitution and Lenin's stance amid the regime change.
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Associated
Budapest
Bella Kun
Communist Party
United Revolutionary Action
Leonie
Lenine
Satwak
Joos Ete
Ion
Japanese Kick Up Row Over Race Provisions
A Tokio mass meeting adopted a resolution opposing any league covenant that lacks a clause abolishing racial discrimination. The resolution condemns conscription abolition, supports Japan's takeover of German rights in Shantung, and opposes the international labor agreement. It notes Japanese editorials doubting United States and Britain in world affairs, tied to League of Nations concerns.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Japan
Shantung Peninsula
Japinese
United Ste
China
Siberia
Korea
Q ‘Eta
Policeman Gratified By Belated Reward
Patrolman Joe Roaner of the Cheyenne police force smiles at a belated reward. An insurance company paid a $100 check for recovering an automobile stolen last fall in Sidney Nebraska. Roaner had already received $2 from the owner when the car and thief were recovered.
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Sidney
Neb
Joe T Roaner
Cheyenne
Roaner
Daylight Saving Time set to begin at 2 AM
Tomorrow at 2 o clock the nation advances clocks one hour to begin daylight saving time. Most people will change before bed, avoiding being an hour behind. Since tomorrow is Sunday, the shift is noted as a routine adjustment with clocks running seven months before next change.
Ordnance Plant Wrecked Injuring Fifteen at Aberdeen
Fifteen men were injured in an explosion at the Aberdeen Maryland ordnance proving grounds. Army personnel say a fire started the blast in a shed where 240 millimeter bombs were loaded and the concussion damaged nearby sheds, with property losses around fifty thousand dollars. No serious injuries reported.
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Washington
Ordnance Proving Grounds
Aberdeen
War Department
Orelo
Ebert Announces 100000 Mark Monthly Presidential Salary
Berlin March 27. The salary of President Ebert is officially announced at 100000 marks monthly with no perquisites or expense allowances. The sum covers the presidential office running costs and personnel salaries and requires strict accounting and return of any unused balance.
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Berlin
Biggrt
Ebert
Weather Outlook for Wyoming: Cold Weekend Ahead
The forecast calls for a fair Saturday with a cooling trend on Sunday. Temperatures drop noticeably by Sunday as a strong cold front moves through the state.
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Wyoming
Huns Protest Foch Orders for Free Path
Berlin dispatch reports German press noting a proposed armistice suspension amid Polish divisions advancing from France and Italy under General Holler. Germany demands details on Holler’s force, landing date, and guarantees against involvement in Polish uprisings, citing Paderewski’s December Danzig visit and German fears of civil conflict.
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Berlin
Nudant
Pork
Danzig
Holler
Alled
Poland
Onde
Vistula
Russian Empire
Ignace Jan Paderewski
Dancig
France
Italy
West Prussia
Church Bequeaths Estate to Soldier Sons in Bequest Case
In San Francisco on March 28, two soldier sons of the late Mrs. Bridget Fitzpatrick inherit from her estate. Rev J A Colligan testified before Superior Judge Graham renouncing a $2000 bequest while noting Edward and Joseph Fitzpatrick will each receive an additional $200 after already receiving half of the estate.
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San Francisco
Bridget Fitzpatrick
Moranthon
Catholic Church
J. A. Colligan
St. Senative University
Graham
Edward
Joseph
New York to form aviation squadron for police
New York plans to form a police aviation squadron with 150 members including pilots mechanics and medical staff. Twenty six aviators from America Britain and France were sworn in as police reserve in the deputy police commissioner's office. Aircraft and uniforms were ordered with planes due in May and the squadron expected to fly by June. Landing sites include Van Courtlandt Park and Sharpeshead Bay with potential rooftop bases and elevated platforms under consideration.
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New York
Turers
Atantic City
Col
Thompson
Fiers
Tnand
van Courtlandt Park
Sharpshead Bay
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Tom
Foch
Paderewski
Lokal Atereiger
Church
Soldier Sons of Benefactor
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