New York City Grime Wave Follows Gang Busts
A wave of major robberies hit New York after recent gang arrests. A jewel theft netted $200000 from Larter & Sons, a Broadway diamond raid yielded gems worth $200000, and a Lexington Avenue safe blow produced $50000. One-legged John Dunn was wounded in a deli hold-up. Police tied several crimes to the Cowboy and Rothenberg gangs amid grand jury testimony.
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New York
John Dunn
Michael Gurney
East Side
Broadway
K Eighty-fourth Street
Larter & Sons
Maiden Lane
Jacob Sakow
Lexington Avenue
Liberty Bonds
United Cigar
West 130Th Street
District Attorney's Office
Cowboy
Jacob Jane
Robbers Loot North Lewisburg Bank in Urbana Area
Robbers blew the safe at the North Lewisburg Bank near Urbana and escaped with about 6500 dollars. The cash totaled 3500 and bonds over 3000 covered by insurance. Two blasts damaged the bank while cashier Merle Criviston heard the explosions and residents were restrained as the crime was completed. No suspects or escape route description was obtained.
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Urbana
Associated Press
Urbana, CO
Lewisburg
Here
Merle Criviston
Librarians from Cincinnati Plan Trip to Librarians Convention
Thirty five librarians and the Glee Club of the Cincinnati Public Library depart for the tri state Librarians Convention in Fort Wayne Indiana. Miss E Gertrude Avey will speak on Publicity for the Library and exhibit library work for public view. Miss Lillie Wulfkoetter and Miss Alma L Hommedieu will also speak or participate in discussions. Chalmers Hadley, the city librarian, left yesterday to give an address this afternoon.
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Glee Club
Cincinnati Public Library
Tristate Librarians
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Gertrude Avey
Lillie Wulfkoetter
Cincinnati
Alma L’hommedieu
Pauline Piie
Avey
Women to Talk Politics at City Club Luncheon
The Woman's City Club hosts a Friday luncheon followed by a political discussion on November ballot issues. Lawrence K. Langdon of the Gas Company supports a gas rate increase, while A Julius Freiberg argues against it. Other speakers debate councilmen salaries and tax rate changes.
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Woman's City Club
Lawrence K. Langdon
A. Julius Freiberg
Stop Boils by Restoring Red Blood with S. S. S.
An advertisement asserts boils are caused by weak blood and impurities. It promotes S. S. S. as a tonic that builds red blood cells, purifying the system and drying up boils. The copy urges readers to buy the larger bottle for economy.
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S. S
Promises Another Month of Pleasant Weather
The weather forecaster predicts about a month more of fair and cool conditions despite a frost scare. Tonight’s low is expected to drop around 30 degrees, the coldest so far this fall, with today remaining cool and tomorrow slightly warmer.
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W.C. Devereaux
Gifford Sees Bell System as Publicly Owned Giant
Walter S. Gifford, president of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, told Cincinnati audiences that the Bell system is publicly owned and controlled. He cited 360,000 stockholders and about 16 million U S telephones, with 320000 employees and assets near 3 billion dollars. He noted Canada and Scandinavia as leading regions for telephony and said the system aims to expand where service is justified.
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American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Walter S. Gifford
New York
Cincinnati
Gifford
Cincinnati Company
Kilgour
United States Defense and Allied Munitions Councils
Bell System
United States
Bell
Canada
Scandinavian Countries
Mr. Gifford
Lipp Opposes City Bus Tax Ordinance
Samuel Lipp, representing several interurban lines, argues the general motor bus ordinance is discriminatory and unconstitutional. He says interurban lines would face a city tax for fares within city limits, while tax duties only apply if city passengers are carried, and the council seeks to pass the ordinance as an emergency measure.
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Samuel Lipp
Lipp
Scientist John Randall Dunn to Lecture on Christian Science
John Randall Dunn of Boston and member of the Mother Church Board of Lectureship will speak on Christian Science in Music Hall Thursday evening October 22 under the auspices of First and Second Churches Christ Scientist of Cincinnati and Norwood.
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John Randall Dunn
Boston
Christian Science
Music Hall
Dunn
Mother Church
First and Second Churches
Christ, Scientist
Cincinnati
Norwood
Deering Will Leaves One Million To Charity
The will of James M. Deering filed in Dade County Court directs an outright donation of 1,000,000 dollars to charitable institutions after his death on September 21. The document was submitted in Miami Florida on October 19.
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Miami
Fla
James M. Deering
Dade County
Tomorrow's Horoscope for October 21 1925
Genieve Kemble forecasts an active satisfactory day with favorable lumor and mutual direction. Business should steady and expand for strong financial returns while those employed may need caution. Heart and home bring happiness and prosperity, especially for the young, with a clever well-liked birthday child.
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Lumor
Venus
Feat. Ser., Inc
Chinese Boudoir Gowns Signal Fashion Shifts in 1925
Satin and embroideries by Chinese artisans challenge the Mandarin coat as lace and georgette blends create trim silhouettes. Bold printed fabrics gain popularity in winter boudoirs, while velvet brocaded chiffons offer color harmony for hostess gowns and negligées.
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Fairchild
No. 5 236 Women s and Girls Dress Patterns
Muslin prints sateen and crepe suit a seven size range for children misses and adults. A 38 40 inch adult suit needs 8 yards of 27 inch fabric. The cap takes a fraction yard. No 5 022 Juniors and Misses Dress patterns in four sizes 14 16 18 20 with yardage for plain and figured fabrics and sleeves. Patterns mailed on 10 cents.
Eleanor Gunn Fashion Editor Seeks Clothes Advice
Readers of The Commercial Tribune may write to Eleanor Gunn, fashion editor, for clothing guidance by sending a self addressed stamped envelope to her at The Commercial Triune office.
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The
Commercial Tribune
Eleanor Gunn
the Commercial Triune
New Loves for Old The Betrothal
Delights engagement unfolds as Peter confronts her father and seeks approval from the banker to wed Delight. The scene features rich social context in 1925 New York with Peter Stuyvesant and Mrs Darrow witnessing a family union and shared happiness.
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Pater
Peter
Delight
Peter Stuyvesant
New York
Mrs. Darrow
Anx
Butler Safety Director Stay Pending Mayor Wishes
Washington reports President Coolidge will not act on Brig. Gen. Smedley D. Butler's request to remain Philadelphia Safety Director until Mayor Kendrick's wishes are conveyed to the White House.
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Washington
Coolidge
Smedley D. Butler
Philadelphia
Kendrick
White House
Confession and Escape Amid Turbulent Wedding Night
A wife recalls being freed from gag and restraints by her husband after a kidnap scare linked to Grace Draper. In the tense sequence Dicky Graham directs others to unlock doors, while the maid Katie and Jim carry out the plan as the family fears for Katherine and Mrs. Bickett. The narrative shifts to a wedding scene with detailed attire and a later note on an engagement celebration.
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Dicky
Jim
Katie
Meesis Graham
Fanny Powell
Junior
Meester Graham
Mrs. Graham
Powell
Mr. Graham
Katherine
Meesis Bickett
Ser., Inc
Engagements and Weddings Highlight Social Season
Miss Margaret Windisch announced engaged to New York banker Carl A. Von Goeben son of Mrs Herman Behr by a former marriage. The couple has not set a wedding date. Bride elect Miss Guida Marx to wed Mr Eames Donaldson of Buffalo this Saturday. Grace M E Church Norwood wedding of Miss Margaret Crawford to Mr Kenneth Brush noted with organ recitals and lyric selections. guests included numerous social figures.
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Margaret Windisch
Miss Kendrick
New York
Richard Windisch
von Goeben
Laura May Wilson
George B. Wilson
Bridge
Guida Marx
Henry Marx
Eames Donaldson
Buffalo
Marvin Duhme
Slack Barrett
Curtis Crane
Roy Green
Arthur Brown
Robert Luster
Arch Carson, Jr
Grace M. E
Norwood
Margaret H. Crawford
G. W. Crawford
Kenneth Brush
Hudson D. Brush
Oakmont
William Brackney
Oliver Sharman
Delta Zeta Rose
Frances Williamson
Creomulsion Promises Relief From Persistent Coughs and Colds
An old advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two fold remedy that soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germ growth. It claims creosote as a key healing element, absorbed to fight the illness, and offers a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved. The ad notes uses for bronchitis and other respiratory diseases and urges readers to ask their druggist.
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Creomulsion Company
Atlanta
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