Fire Officer Named in Plot in 1930s Kidnappings
County Attorney Michael F. Kinkead said his office probes charges that Thomas A. Brown ex detective, involved in the Hamm and Bremer kidnappings. Brown, fired by Public Safety Commissioner Gus Barrus, allegedly conspired with Alvin Karpis in the June 15 1933 Hamm and January 17 1934 Bremer abductions. US District Attorney George F. Sullivan noted federal action unlikely unless proof of Brown’s linkage emerges.
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ST. Paul
Michael F. Kinkead
Thomas A. Brown
William Hamm, Jr
Edward G. Bremer
Brown
Gus Barrus
Public Safety Commissioner
Alvin Karpis
Hamm
Bremer
George F. Sullivan
United States District Attorney
Karpis
Barker- Karpis
Kinkead
Foreman Explains Bridge Delay At South Grafton
Foreman Charles C Whitescarver of the South Grafton bridge repair crew says work is halted due to Weirton Steel’s failure to supply serial metal for the foundation. A telegram to Clarksburg retailers warns the ordered material cannot be delivered as metal is not being produced quickly enough. He had hoped to open half the bridge this week but now expects at least another week’s delay after two months of repairs.
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Charles C. Whitescarver
South Grafton
Weirton Steel Company
Clarksburg
Whitescarver
Local Man Apprehended For Ohio Larceny Probe
City police arrested J E Beth el Latrobe street proprietor last night on information from Ohio authorities accusing him of larceny in that state. No further details were given pending a telegram response. Otto Bolyard also arrested on a drunkenness count, pleaded guilty and paid a $5 fine before Mayor E O Waugh.
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J. E. Bethel
Latrobe Street
Ohio
Otto Bolyard
E. O. Waugh
E Ellers Transfer Co Hauling Service Ad
E Ellers Transfer Co offers moving and hauling services from July 29 to August 30 with contact by phone 39 and residence 895 M. The ad highlights household relocation and special hauling expertise.
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E. Ellers Transfer CO
Arrests by City Police in July Reach 134
Grafton city police report 134 arrests in July, up from 86 in June. About 75 percent linked to drunkenness, with six referred to the state for prosecution and similar numbers on unlawful cohabitation. The incomplete tally also lists fighting, gambling and minor offenses among the totals. A separate item notes Joyalist submarine damage in a related dispatch.
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Grafton City
A. E. Lockard
Rebels gain ground as pact on nonintervention grows
Rebels press advance with five generals dead and 11 captured. in diplomacy Russia and Italy back the French nonintervention plan in Spain. Greece reorganizes cabinet to back Premier Metaxas. five nations approve the nonintervention proposal with France Belgium Britain.
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Oage
Russia
Italy
Spain
France
Belgium
Great Britain
Germany
Portugal
Greece
John Metavas
Pain Relief Cure Promises Dramatic Health Boost
An advertised remedy from a distant source claims to quickly ease rheumatic and neuritis pain in arms and back and offer full body benefits. It touts natural action, a guarantee, and a mail order offer of 100 for postage, urging fast orders within hours.
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China
Roy
Patna
Slayer Pleyer Executed for Wesosky Slaying in Columbus
John Pleyer, a slight man with a shaven head, was electrocuted at Ohio State Penitentiary for the $30 robbery murder of Albert Wesosky, a Cleveland butcher boy. He was the second man linked to Helen Marmon, the "Blonde Tigress," in the Wesosky case, dying after a 13 minute procedure.
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Columbus
John Pleyer
Ohio Penitentiary
Albert Wesosky
Cleveland
Pleyer
Helen Marmon
Four Boys Stripped During River Swim Rescued
Oklahoma City August 6 Deputy Sheriff Jim Spooner rushed to a river swimming hole after a mother's plea. Four boys were found huddled in bushes without clothes, the result of someone stealing their garments while they swam.
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Oklahoma City
Sherif Jim Spooner
Salesmanship Course Offered to Need in Taylor County
Unemployed young men in Taylor County may take a free home study salesmanship course and become eligible for employment. The J Lee Evans Furniture store, with Hurley Sales Foundation, offers the program at 203 West Main Street. Applicants secure a blank and endorsement from a principal, teacher, or clergyman to qualify.
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Taylor County
J. Lee Evans Furniture Store
Hurley Sales Foundation
Evans Store
West Main Street
Huge Bus Crash Described by Passenger in Rain
A bus veered and rolled over after the rear swung in the rain, a passenger recalled the sudden loss of balance and a scream as the vehicle toppled, with only this description available from one of the women aboard.
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Page One
Grafton Drug and Chem Co Promotion
Prescription Specialists advertise fresh pure drugs and reliable service. Customers are invited to bring prescriptions for fulfillment with delivery and calling for orders. The ad highlights lowest prices at Grafton Drug and Chemical Company.
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H_AGAN
Grafton Drug & Chemical Co
Grafton Drug & Chem. CO
Bus Fire Escape After Rain Makes Highway Crash
Highway Patrol and rescue workers pulled injured from a bus after gasoline on board threatened a fire. Drivers and officials aided victims as police kept bystanders back. Injured include Guy Moody Pittsburgh Joseph Ferrell Steubenville Ohio John R Rinevich Steubenville Robert Hernandez 15 Denver Celia Hernandez 29 Denver John Kelley 36 Mrs J T Snyder Fenton Iowa Rey J T Snyder Penton Iowa Mary Stane Mrs Mary Singleton 27 Indiana Pa Clay Johnson 11 East St Louis none expected to leave hospital
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Guy Moody
Pittsburgh
Joseph. Ferrell
Steubenville
Ohio
John R. Rinevich
Robert Hernandez
Denver
Colo
Celia Hernandez
John Kelley
J. T. Snyder
Fenton
Towa Rey
Penton
Iowa
Mary Stane
Mary Singleton
Indiana
Clay Johnson
East St. Louis
Condition of two patients listed as critical
A brief report notes that two patients are in critical condition, according to a medical official. No additional details are provided about their identities or the incident.
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