Kidnapped Youth O'Connell Mystery Deepens
In Albany and Catskill regions investigators chase leads on the disappearance of Young O'Connell. A $20,000 ransom is reportedly sought through 19 intermediaries as hopes fade for a safe return. Police, justice officials, and detectives search former haunts of figures like Legs Diamond and Vincent Coll for clues.
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Mary Pahey
Dan
Youvn
O'Connell
John, Jr
Helderbergs
Catskill Mountains
Dave Hotaling
O'Connells
Young John
Department of Justice
New York City
Catskill Mountain
Jack “Legs” Diamond
Vincent Coll
Young O'Connell
Albany
New Mine Commissioner Named From Mercer County
In a statement Monday night Kump said the incoming official, a native of Mercer county born near Matoaka, will take over the top post after a long preparation. A Virginia Tech graduate, he has spent most of his life as a mining engineer and is also recognized as a businessman.
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Kump
Capitol
Bailey
Mercer County
Matoaka
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Ohio to Vote on 52 At-Large Delegates
The Ohio legislature adjourned and set a December 5 convention to elect 52 delegates at large to vote on repeal. City leaders object to at large picks, insisting delegates come from state senatorial districts. McNaught of the Anti-Saloon League vows continued fight as emergency committee plans to appeal to the U S Supreme Court. The Mosier law referendum question is sidestepped by the state supreme court, avoiding further delay in repeal verdict.
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Dty
P. McNaught
Ohio Anti-Saloon League
Ohio Emergency Committee
United States Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
Grain and feed brands advertise in trusted lineup
The note lists established feed and farm supply names in a 90 year tradition. J. W. Eshleman and Sons, Guaranteed Feeds, Freedom Motor Oil and Kerosene, Drs. Hess and Clarks Poultry Hog and Cattle Powders are cited as reliable suppliers.
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J. W. Eshleman and Sons
Freedom
Drs. Hess and Clarks
Prohibition referendum tied to Mosier act trial
Testimony outlined a proposed November vote on the Mosier law rather than on delegates. The state alleges Mrs. Shaw borrowed money to aid in a pardon for Eddie Crouch, with Crouch described as her common law husband before her marriage. Witnesses included Parkersburg loan rep Dutton and a railroad relief agent noting a $2000 policy benefiting Shaw.
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Ohio
Shaw
Eddie Crouch
Crouch
Penny
Backer
H.C. Shakespeare
Railroad Relief Society
Factor Freed Hirannmead Tram Pee Cmas
Factor freed by captors reports he was released near La Grange and directed to reach the location by street car. He refused to say if a ransom was paid and is held by officials awaiting arrival of a Chicago detective squad.
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Factor
la Grange
Chicago
Detec
Kidnapped factor returns after ransom demand party
Melvin H. Purvis of the U S Bureau of Investigation was reportedly withdrawn from the case as Melvin Factor, described as clean shaven and neatly attired, was escorted by armed men to a streetcar line after indicating ransom talks with his captors. Factor said his relatives had hoped for release and that contact had been made with his kidnappers who had demanded two hundred thousand dollars and claimed his signet ring.
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Ves
Factor
Morrison Hotel
Chicago
Here
Factor 3
Ben Cohen
Meo
Bella Factor
Melvin H. Purvis
United States Bureau of Investigation
Ordan Jacobs Fined for Driving Without License
Ordan Jacobs aged 20 from near Coffman was fined $18 by Magistrate Ona C Jefferys after arraignment for operating an automobile without a valid operator’s license. He faced $10 plus costs with default payment likely.
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Ordan Jacobs
Coffman
Ona C
Jefferys
Cor
Local arrest by state police and sheriff
Arrest made by Troper W. C. Wamsley of the local state police contingent and Sheriff Lee Bennett after a ten day jail sentence was issued.
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Utted
Troper W. C. Wamsley
Lee Bennett
Man Swallows Poison to End Life in Jealous Act
Howard Jake Menear 28 of High Street South Side reportedly swallowed bichloride of mercury tablets at Esther Dwyer’s Lincoln Street home last night. He was rushed to City Hospital, then returned home in a non serious condition. Jealousy cited. he is estranged from his wife and father of several children.
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Howard Jake Menear
High Street
South Side
Esther Dwyer
Lincoln Street
Menear
Dwyer
City Hospital
Big crowds pack Strand theater with coupon plan
Entrance to the Strand Theatre on Wednesdays and Thursdays is via coupons issued by sixty county merchants. Yesterday 1296 people attended the Strand shows, including 606 children, each 25 cent purchase at participating stores added a coupon toward future admissions.
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Strand Theatre
Strand
Strand offers discounted show admission with pon coupon
The Strand invites patrons to witness a show by presenting a pon coupon at the ticket office and paying ten cents for adults or five cents for children. General admission from 1 to 5 pm costs five cents plus a coupon. Shows run 1 pm to 11 pm. Tonight the Strand again screens the Employees Entrance.
Seven Federal Building Projects for State Studies
Washington lists seven West Virginia projects under review for inclusion in the public works program. Bluefield Charleston Huntington and Wheeling post offices are among those considered. Officials say no selections have been finalized and all reports are pure guess work. The list includes pending regular and emergency projects except ones with signed contracts.
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Washington
West Virginia
Public Works Board
Public Works
Bluefield
Charleston
Huntington
Wheeling
Treasury
Public
Hospital Notes on Mamie Satterfield Admitted at City Hospital
Mrs. Mamie Satterfield of Piedmont avenue was admitted to City Hospital this morning as a medical patient.
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Mamie Satterfield
Piedmont Avenue
City Hospital
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Aneievind
E. L. Bailey
Luther Fast
Red Cross
O’connell
John J. O'Connell
Edward J
Daniel P. O'Connell
Myrtle Delaney
Opera House
Pix Terror
Mtrail
Tony, JR
Tom
RCA Victor Photophone
Goodyear
Goodyear Pathfinder
Jarvis Tire Service
Hirannmead
Howard Menear
W.C.T.U
Ida B. Wise Smith
Dew Moines
Iowa
National Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Milwaukee
Ella A. Boole
New York
Associated Presa
U. S
Esso
Maine
Louisiana
Bass, Inc
Essolene
Essolube
Standard Oil Company of
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Sidrow’s General Radio
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