Town Advertised by Safe Blower in Clever Hoax Ad
A Chicago Tribune writer recalls a staged crime scheme in Pasta Manana where a Commercial Club funded a burglar to stage two months of robberies to boost town visibility. The plan included open windows, fake clues, and bank and hold-up scenarios to attract press attention and lure readers to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. BH
Smith
Hasta Manana
Cal
Chicago Tribune
Perons
Pasta Manana
Tracy
Oatlaiw
James Brothers
Commercial Club
John Stanton
Igeree‘ment
Stanton
Loca
Uisual
Commercial Glub
Glub
Guy
Citizens’ State Bank
Kenton
Robber's confession and political shock in Harrison county
A messy court confession details a bank robbery where about $45,000 to $50,000 was taken along with silverware and jewelry. The text also notes Congressman Hubbard's primary defeat in Harrison county and analyzes potential effects on the anti Hubbard movement and Western district politics. The account blends crime with political reaction and local sentiment following the election.
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Cary
Mexico Line
Hasta Manana
Hubbard
Hazlett
Harrison County
T Ie
Congress
Harrigan County
Econdc
West Reinia
City council opens with new body and finance plan
Old council completed duties and new city officials organized. Reports show $7,200 in bank on interest and $1,756 non interest held for bond coupons. Sheriff Means bill of $302 referred to finance committee. Iron fence installment along Latrobe Street approved. Unpaid bills and other items sent to new finance committee.
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Ruet
Ile Wawna
iUpar
A. Tiefner
Hefner
Capts Speise
Meelung
Welch
Latrobe Street
Moran
Ruhr
McGraw
Sentinel
Mvani
Piavergrass
St. Marys
Grafton
Stl Mary's
Jaco Dr. Javie
Rabin
Grafton City Council Adopts New Officers and Reforms
The newly organized council elected city officers and formed committees led by Mayor Thomas Kenny. Key picks included Fire Chief Beh Gerkin, City Clerk H A Spiese, Water and Light head Lester G Beery, and City Engineer Findley Barber with a $200 salary raise for the clerk. A dog tax program with $600 in tags was approved, and a dog assessor position was authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Gerkin
Roseland
Sant
Cary
Welch
Shackelford
Phillips
Thomas P. Kenny
Grafton
B. W.perine
C. C. Thayer
Henry Fawcett
B. W. Perine
Harry Baker
Alt Shaw
O. N. Rosier
Duard Swaim
W. P. Clark
Jaco
Haker
Thayer
Ordingnee
Swan
Iaa Jaco
Shaw
Wneli
Beh Gerkin
Reap
H. A. Spiese
Waly Light
Lester G. Beery
Frank Cather
Water and Light
Jas
Wren
Beery B
Charles Stolzenfels
B. C. Demoss
J. Davis
Jed Yates
Jake Morgan
Charles’ Stolzenfels
C. E. Demoss
Sidney—H. Sommerville
C. O. Louse
Sandy Love
C. R. Dotson
Charles Bean
Bennett
Arble
Warthen
Gerkin
H. Warthen
Harry Warthen
Taxes due for 1907 must be paid promptly
All taxes for the year 1907 must be paid without further delay. All real estate on which the taxes are not paid before June 11, 1908, will go on the delinquent list. Sec. 14 to 21, chap. 5, notes 1904. A.B. N. Means, A31-2nd-dtw. Sheriff.
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A. BE. N. Means
Wealth and Daughters Shape the Nation in This Rally
A lengthy shore of remarks observes that wealth grows, daughters share fortunes, and markets flourish or fail. The speaker cautions against excess and calls prosperity a common good, arguing America remains the best home while some long for heaven beyond.
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New York
Thurks
Peter Ore
Tiett
Paevan University
Autenoaorjerest
Tio
Constantinople
Union Square
Pla
Heaven
America
Judge Herndon Opinion Supports Steam Locomotives in Mines
The opinion in Turkey Gap Coal Company v Paull held West Virginia law does not bar steam locomotives in coal mines if miners’ lives and health are not endangered. Judge Herndon noted the law permits use when not inimical to safety, and the circuit court action halted by the mine inspector was revoked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Herndon
Turkey Gap
J. W. Paull
Welch
McDowell County
Coal Company
Sweet Melody Flour Punishment Inadequate Justice
From Charleston, Kanawha County, a resident was fined ten dollars and a cent for calling a fellow citizen a crat. The report suggests the punishment was lenient, noting no extenuating circumstances.
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Charleston
Kanawha
Parkersburg
D! News
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Safe Blower
Frey
Daily Sentinel
Neil
Hoop
Etrons
Witken
Pal
Alre
Sinyag
Pinnie
Grafton, W. VA
Standard Oil Company, (Incorporated
Yeeney
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