Girl of 14 leads Pittsburg car thief gang
In Pittsburg on November 27, 14 year old Bessie Carl is described as the queen and president of the Smallman Street gang that targeted Pennsylvania railroad cars. Six of her thieves have been arrested after a troubled Thanksgiving. warrants remain for nine others. Det. W. P. Peters notes the group showed loyalty to Bessie, distributing profits, while she advised them to avoid below market prices and to save for education. The piece also covers a political column on the vice presidency and constitutional questions.
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Pittsburg
Bessie Ca- Rill
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Calico
Alberty
Wansurer
Smallman Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
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The Ween at the Lyric feature and acts revie w
The Lyric presents Frank Milton and the DeLong Sisters in a vaudeville bill with You Rider Co and the Clover trio. The show includes a satin act, a memorable organ stunt, and a European novelty contortion. A new picture machine upgrades the Lyric, with bargain matinees for ladies and children. Also notices a Fort Wayne saloon for sale and a bright young man wanted at The People’s Store.
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Frank Milton
DeLong Sisters
Geo. Sidney
You Rider Co
Clover
Chas
Marvell
Wulonstar
Lyric
City News Lecture by Mr Bauer in Grand Army Hall
Joseph Dyan visits with Dr Deschick as Auburn Indiana speaker T Bauer set to deliver a 1 o'clock lecture this afternoon in the Grand Army hall.
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Joseph Dyan
Deschick
T. Bauer
Auburn
Ind
Grand Army
Watch Tower aide to speak on Does God Save the World event
A public talk by Roberts Hayes and Roberts of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society is announced with no admission fee. A cordial invitation is extended to all attendees to consider the question Does God Lake the World conducted at the Wlektron building. William Falk, an Horton employee, was arrested on Elm Street after a police pursuit for assault and battery upon his wife. Deputy sheriffs Courdever and Schoenfeld served the warrant. Thanksgiving Day also brought wardens reports of rising convictions and ongoing enforcement efforts, with Laporte County noted as a core trouble spot for game wardens as cases rise toward forty convictions.
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Albers J. Beveridgeton
Senate
Roosevelt
Presi
Beveridge Saya
Sumter
Philips
Charleston
Senai
Comontians
Wlektron
Watch Tower Bible
Sirect Society
William Falk
Horton Inte. Company
Elm Street
Ohio
Courdever
Schoenfeld
Rotary Memning
Laporte
Want Ads in the Journal Gazette
Short classified notes appear in the Journal Gazette as brief want ads. The listing space is limited to quick notices and compact requests for goods services and employment opportunities from local readers.
Strange health cure hoax risks and free medicine offer
A garbled ad-like text warns of a dangerous “spaying” ruse and a promise of free medicines. It mentions various places and dubious claims about disease, a delivery package, and a call to share with neighbors. The language is inconsistent but centers on a deceptive medical offer.
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Fonton
Miss Katherine Braun’s Clearance Sale
Millinery supplies offered in Millinery sale with trimmed and untrimmed hats in all colors at half price and all black hats at one quarter off. Journal-Gazette want ads promoted for notices and sales.
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Katherine Braun
Manallen Coal Co Advertises Fuel and Delivery
Manallen Coal Co offers coal oats and oil products with prompt delivery. They stock wood and kindling and all other fuel under roof. Office at 1430 Hanna St Heremple phone 1308. Belt 428.
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Manellen Coal Co
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