Robber BLOW JP Safe Pittsburg Firm’s Office Looted
Four robbers dynamited the safe of Novi American Manufacturing in Newell West Virginia across from East Liverpool on Thursday morning. They gathered loot before escaping as townsfolk rushed out after a loud explosion. Witnesses described the men as small in stature and possibly linked to a Chicago gang known for earlier bank robberies. Police and a posse pursued, with guards posted at the wrecked office and roads watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Newell
W. Va
Liverpool
Novi American Manufacturing Company
Mito
Pople
Tobbera
Ravel
Hannah Fisher
Jona Dlu
Siiltie
Vietor
Schoenville
North American Manufacturing Company
Marco Aprons
Taub Brothers
Street Railways Company
Antwen
Straat
Wollaville
Pnd
Senior Hurt In Flag Rush At Bomaraet High
Dana M. Forg, a member of the graduating class, fell 40 feet during a flag rush at Bomaraet High School. He sustained serious injuries and is in critical condition at his uncle’s home, under care of Dr. Henry S. Kimmel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bomaraet
Finter
Claan
Dana M. FoRg
Soriona
Hi Uncin
DS. Henry
Kimmel
Awards on New York Central conductors and freight rates
Arbitration on the New York Central and several roads sets pay scales for main line and side line conductors, with freight rates and yard rates aligned to Baltimore Ohio terms. The decision, issued May 6, covers through passenger conductors and freight crews, noting conditions and avoiding broad precedents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio
New York
New York Central
Clarke
P. A. Morrisey
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Concear
Muto
Baltimore & Onlo
Ting
Baltimore & Onto
Uno
West Shore
Ont
Tomania
Buffalo
Boston
Bribe Scandal Unfolds Before Grand Jury in Chicago
In Chicago on May 6 three state legislators were escorted to a grand jury room amid a bribery inquiry. Representatives White Rhepard and Michael Link faced questions after White admitted graft and a possible larger corruption scheme. A later disclosure by H J Booknmeyer added sensational details of payments tied to a U S senate bid and a broader bribery ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative White
Grand Jury
Chicago
Vnto
Sesson
Wayman
Henry A. Rhepard
Michel Link
H. J. C. Booknmeyer
Carlyle
Charles A. White
Young
William Lorimar
United States
Fragmented Tartar Foot note in uncertain text
A damaged OCR fragment references a foot and a type of muaye with unclear terms. The readable bits mention a heavy foot and a toea, but no coherent event, person, or place can be confirmed from the remaining words.
San Cura Ointment Claims Astonishing Healing Results
A reader reports a daughter with a year long fever sore healed in six weeks by San Cura Ointment. A man with a year old ankle boil also healed, claiming rapid swelling reduction. The ad touts San Cura as curing eczema boils tetter salt rheum carbuncles and more, plus a complexion soap guarding against pimples. It advertises prices 25 and 50 cents and lists suppliers N F Ames Co Thomas Downey and Thompson Medical Co Titusville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Hood
Townville
Miss Hood
Karl G. Banks
Atlantic Ac Fivity Co
Mitkburg
San Cura
N. F, Amen ® Co
Thomas Downey
N. P, Ames & Co
Thompson Medical Co
Titusville
Carelessness Cause Fatal Explosion Inquiry At Amsterdam Shaft
An inquiry into the Amsterdam Shaft disaster in Steubenville May finds the blast fatal due to a door left by drivers, causing accumulated gas. State Mine Inspector Harrison and Prospoting Attorney Paisley say the cause was careless operation. Officials discuss funds for victims and note officials from Austro-Hungarian and Italian consulate involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Steubenville
Atmsterdam
Harrison
Tle
Paisley
Dend
Mant Ludwig
Nicola Cori
Gloveland
King Edward Sinking After Bronchitis Attack in London
Buckingham Palace issues a bulletin describing King Edward’s illness from bronchitis and its gravity. Queen Alexandra, arriving from France, visits the sick room with the Prince of Wales nearby as reports spark a citywide death watch and anxious scenes around the palace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Prince of Wales
Lennon
Edward
Lonfsome
Buckingham Volice
Kelis
Tila
Lakin
Reid
Powell
Tha Qupen
London
Bronella
Binerity
Lord Kitchener
Aaquith
Buckingham Palace
Firat Noor
King Baird
Fulletin
Mi Ce
Francis Takin
Jamon Rela
Richard Douglas Powell
Ceater-Goers
Fort Nnaiety
Lord Knollys
Palace
Duchess of Argyll
Kensington Gardens
Marlborough House
Zotslock
New Proceeding Names James A Patten in Cotton Pool Case
Federal authorities launch a new case titled The United States against James A Patten and others naming James A Patten as principal defendant though not part of the earlier grand jury indictments. W Johnson of Charlotte NC appears as a new figure in the process with subpoenas for records on cotton transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Patten
New York
Cotton
Mr. Patten
Coloenas
Frank B
Hayne W
Brown
United States
James A Patten
W. Johnson
Charlotte
N.C
Johnson
History of Traffic In Women in New York May
In May a report about a history of certain traits in women in New York emerged. Harry Levinson, a self-styled dealer in women, began relations with District Attorney Whitman who continued to withhold public details. Whitman stated he would disclose only if Levinson’s story could be corroborated, with hope that the event would yield further clarifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry Lev Naon
Whitman
Distriet
Levinson
Fayentour
Ballinger Pinchot clash in congressional inquiry
Washington May 6 The Ballinger Pinchot investigation nears a climax as Secretary Ballinger’s direct testimony ends and cross examination by Brandeis begins. Attorney Penner to handle Pinchot’s cross, with Ballinger facing a multi day questioning. Ballinger repeats innocence, accuses conspiracy, cites forest service waste, and quotes a Taft letter urging continued service for both Pinchot and Ballinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinchot
Brandeis
Washington
Ballinger-Pinchot
Ballinger
Sonia D. Brandels
L. Hl. Glavis
George W. Penner
Pallinger
Forest Service
Menominen
Taft
Workers Transferred After Fire at Pittsburgh Plate Glass Plant
In Ford City Pennsylvania on May 6 workers displaced by last Monday night's fire that destroyed the Pittsburgh Plate Glass plant were moved to Tarentim Crystal City Missouri and Valley Park Missouri. The rest will soon receive employment as the company plans a new plant and ongoing construction projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford City
Pitteburg Plate Glass Company
Tarentim
Crystal City
Valley Park
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Warren National Bank
JP Safe
Dencen
Kinde Executive
Lorimer
Underwood & Underwood
Ames & Co
Thomas Dowrey
King Edward
Biarritz
Ed Tors
Death Watch
Eros
Kings
Gonntaway
Dlaraell
Oil City Trust Co
Oil City, Pa
First National Bank of Warren, Penn’a
Warren County
G. W. Jamieson
C. , Conarro, Cashier
F. K. Russell
R.A. Winger
Teller
Ballinger Gross
C. H. Henderson Piano Company
North Center Street
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