Imposter Thwarted As Widow Fraud Attempt Is Foiled
Last evening in Mayor Patterson’s home, a purported widow of Andrew Johnson sought alms from several women in mourning. The impostor claimed Pittsfield ties and admitted contradictions after police and the fire department chief located her on First Avenue. She admitted stealing funds but was released with a reprimand, warning of future arrests for similar schemes.
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Pittsfield
Turkish Fleet Withdraws From Dardanelles Fight
London reports a heavy fog delayed action as Turkish fleet reportedly withdraws to constantsinople defenses. Petrograd cites Russian gains in the east while Berlin concedes up to date. Parliament in Morksburg adjourns after about thirty hours with limited progress and partisan delays.
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London
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Danilo
MonteMeere
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Borlin
Gay
United Press
Morksburg
Manttinhe
Alice Tambury
House
Senate
Thefts From Shipments Across Local Merchants
Local merchants report frequent thefts from shipments received by express and freight. A recent case involved a case opened and portions of contents stolen, with similar raids on freight shipments noted. Local shipping agents are coordinating to investigate from shipment origin to city destination.
No trace of missing man found in search efforts
Report cites extensive search for Fred Schoenwald, with relatives and local workers scanning the vicinity. Investigators checked clues including a coat found near Columbus, but this was ruled unrelated. Authorities in Buffalo and nearby towns monitor leads as family and residents remain hopeful.
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Fred Schoenwald
Fred Behaub
Columbus
Schoanwild
Buffalo
Carman Hill Granted Pirates Tryout at Southern Camp
Carman Hill's deal for a Pirates trial at the southern training camp was finalized last night. Attorneys Kincaid and Bills secured an agreement with Orr of the Warren Club, pending the trial, with Hill to return to the Warren club if the tryout is delayed. Hill departs for Villaburel then Daw son Springs Kentucky, before Hot Springs Arkansas for real spring training.
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GT. Kincaid
Walter Bills
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Pirates
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Villaburel
Dawson Springs
Kenucky
Hot Springs
Arkansas
German National Bank Fails to Open in Washington DC
Congress adjourned today amid a bank closedown as the German National Bank with deposits around 4.8 million failed to open. President and cabinet witnessed the adjournment while emergency measures awaited to fund postwar fiscal needs. The bank held about 4.9 million in deposits, with 600 thousand capital, and state funds totaling 140 thousand deposited and secured by 200 thousand in bonds in Harrisburg.
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D. C
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Wilvan
Concrest
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Vittaburgh
General Frankinie
Custer Byeraainle
Mattl van Gooddadue
Harrie
Burg
REMONSTRANCE CIRCULATED AT COLUMBUS
Columbus residents sign a temperance protest petition against granting a saloon license at Columbus Total in Warren County. Reported circulation of counter petitions by hotel interests aims to collect broad voter signatures as license court nears.
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Columbus
Warren County
More Bodies Recovered From Mine Disaster Near Layland
United Press reports 37 more bodies removed from Mine No 8 at New River and Pohahontas Company property near Layland. Ten workers were known missing after the cave in, and only one survivor remained today as rescue efforts continued with walls and passages collapsing.
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