Smart Clubmen Prey on Rich by Blackmail
In New York on May 12 a ring of affluent clubmen used cruel letters to threaten wealthy socialites and ruin families. District Attorney Banton described the scheme as causing personal crises, home disruptions, and private hospitalizations. 157 letters are held, over 100 witnesses questioned, and Maxwell faces indictment as the case widens. Witnesses have fled abroad to Bermudas and other places. The probe began after Allen, a former financier, alerted Banton about connections between Mrs Ryan and Maxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Banton
Geo. Maxwell
Men's Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Grand
Maxwell
Grand Jury
Bermudas
Mr. Banton
Allen
Thomas Fortune Ryan
French take vast number of marks in Ruhr occupation
Berlin May 12 The figure cited by Dr Otto von Glasgnapp vice president of the Reichsbank states that since the Ruhr occupation the French and Belgians have forcibly seized 277187000000000 marks in German currency in newly occupied areas. He also claims counterfeit German money has been issued from plates seized at the Mainz printing plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Ruhr
6Oa
Otto von Glasgnapp
Vce
Reichbank
Maelheim
Fire destroys vast quantity of chemicals
A fire at the Chipman Chemical Engineering Co. plant in Bound Brook New Jersey destroyed ten car loads of calcium arsenate produced under a government formula for boll weevil control. The quantity was enough to cover about 15 000 acres and the blaze occurred early today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A.P
Chipman Chemical Engineering Co
Bound Brook
N. J
Baby Saving Cat From Dog Fatal Rescue
May 12 Blaine C Edward Bucak four died from burns after a dog chasing a cat he was rescuing knocked the boy into a tub of boiling water. The dog and cat fought, the lad tried to carry the cat home when the dog leapt again and struck him in the back sending him head first into scalding water. He lived only a few hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Ireland to return prisoners from England demand
Dublin May 12 A P Ke lvin O Higgins Irish Free State secretary for home affairs told the press he would deliver to the British Art O'Brien and all other prisoners deported from England to Ireland when demanded He said the agreement under which the prisoners were obtained including habeas corpus motions was considered A writ of habeas corpus was recently obtained in England for O'Brien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
A.P
Kelvin O'Higgins
Poison Pen Case Closes On Several Indictments
The grand jury indicts George Maxwell, president of the American Society of Authors and Composers, for sending obscene letters by mail. Evidence links other prominent poison pen members to a plot that victimized about 140 wealthy individuals in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Buffalo and beyond. DA Banton says 80 victims testified. 147 letters uncovered. nine families disrupted. one man and woman died after receiving letters. another man went insane. Maxwell denied charges via cable from Europe.
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New York
Grand
George Maxwell
American Society of Authors and Composers
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Buffalo
Banton
Legion to decide role in Veterans Bureau inquiry
Indianapolis, May 12. The American Legion plans to participate in the pending investigation of the United States Veterans' Bureau and will determine its stance at the National Executive Committee meeting on May 19 and 20. The committee will also consider creating a National American Legion Home for World War veterans orphans.
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Indianapolis
Ind
American Legion
United States Veterans’ Bureau
National Executive Committee of
the Legion
National
American Legion Home For
Miss Aldrich Recalls Captivity After Suchow Raid
Lucy Aldrich sister in law of John D Rockefeller Jr. described to the Associated Press by Dr. Jacob Sehurman her ordeal after the Suchow train bandit raid. She says she was forced to sleep in a dog kennel outside a Chinese village, clad only in a nightgown and dressing gown, with no friend or aid. The minister met her at Tsinanfu after her release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Lucy Aldrich
Associated Press
Jacob G. Sehurman
China
Sehurman
Aldrich
Tsinanfu
A Desperate Trek Through Nighttime Bandit Territory
A narrator recalls a brutal march with twenty bandits looting a convoy, brutal guards driving prisoners forward, and exhausted prisoners collapsing. After days of peril, she reaches a village for aid, cleaned feet and clothing, and finally boards a train toward Tsinantu.
Government Loses in Sugar Fight New York May 12 A.P.
An agreement ending the long struggle over futures trading by the New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange and its clearinghouse was reached in federal court. Davi L. Lawrence said the government would read affidavits as if at the final hearing, the circuit court dismissing the petition for a permanent injunction, opening the path to a government appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A.P
Federal District Court
Goffee and Sugar Exchange
Davi L. Lawrence
Daugherty
Theircuit Court
Moscow Demonstration Against British Note Closes Factories
Moscow crowds filled streets in a peaceful yet firm protest against Britain as all factories and government offices were shut to allow workers to join the demonstration. May 12 reports indicate broad participation across the city in response to the British note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
England
Reds star outfielder suspended for ten days
Cincinnati Nationals star Pat Duncan was suspended for 10 days by John Heydler National League president for violating playing rules and using obscene language toward Umpire Quigley in Thursday's Boston game. Farm notice follows about 85 acre M. A. Morrie farm near Thornton to be sold May 26 at Court House front door.
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New York
Pat Duncan
Cincinnati Nationals
John Heydler
National League
Quigley
Boston
Thornton
M. A. Morrie
Court House
W. J. Mays
Grafton Postoffice Expands and Succeeds
Postal receipts at the Grafton post office rose about 27 percent in the first four months of 1923 from 1922 levels, with a year 1922 gain over 1921. The office will become a first class post office after July 1, reflecting sustained growth and efficiency, aided by streamlined mail handling and new equipment. Local officials credit growth to population rise, improved transport, and dedicated staff including Postmaster J H S Barlow and long-serving carriers and clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
J. H S. Barlow
Stenny
Clarksburg
Gratton
Taylor County
Barlow
John W. Sulder
Mowers
Robert Love
L. A. Smith
Grafton Postal Service
Yates
The
Fly
County 1
Citien
United State
Pay Roll of Grafton May Jump
Negotiations with Salvoy process machinery firms may bring a major plant to Grafton at an initial cost of 100000 dollars. Local leaders foresee a regional boom, with auxiliary plants for tar, soap, and chemicals spreading from the coal hub as railroad access enhances the site.
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Salvoy
Ocal
Salvoy Process Machinery Company
Tts
Salon
Grafton
Personalities on the Grafton Visit Scene
A swarm of locals visits for business and social reasons. Henry Trader of Siggins Run and C. L. Geranage from Route 4 appear in Grafton for matters and calling on friends while 8.0. Kinsey, John Barnett from Simpson attend to business. Others include L. Roggers, L. M. Bragg from Route 3, Mrs. James Bragg of New Bury, John Cork of Simpson, D. M. Carl, Henry Cline from Mr. Morris, Guy Cather and Velma Cather from Flemington, Clarence Thorn and wife from Thornton, C. W. Martin from Sinclair, Mrs. R. C. Chaney from Thornton, and Miss Ruth Bigby from Thornton shopping.
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Henry Trader
Siggins Run
Grafton
C.L. Geranage
Kinsey
John Barnett
Simpson
L. Roggers
L. M. Bragg
James Bragg
New Bury
John Cork
D. M. Carl
Henry Cline
Morris
Guy Cather
Velma
Cat
Thornton
C. D. Arnett
Fairmont
Frank Bennett
St. Charles
Henry Mattern
Marietta
C. Hare
Charles Schuster
Grady
Duffield
Frame Town
Grafton locals and visitors noted in daily roundup
J N Rinker traveled from Route 1 to attend to business and visit. Roy Mason from Pleasant Valley visited his sister Mrs Ralph W Bartlett in Grafton. Horace Helms called on friends in Tunnelton. Clay V Miller Jr WVU student arrived Friday to spend weekend with parents on Walnut. Miss Helen Parrish Broaddus College Philippi weekend visit with parents on Pearl. A Bainbridge and R Hauser Route 1 visited friends and handled business. William Cole and son of Pleasant Creek conducted a regular new business trip. Mes Kennedy of Pleasant Creek was among out of town visitors today.
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Grafton
J. N. Rinker
Roy Mason
Pleasant Valley
Ralph W. Bartlett
Horace Helms
Tunnelton
Clay V. Miller, Jr
West Virginia University
City
V. Miller
Walnut Street
Helen Parrish
Broaddus College
Philippi
Pearl Street
Bainbridge
R. 8
Hauser
Route 1
William Cole
Pleasant Creek
Dames Kennedy
West Virginia Aids 1135 Disabled World War Veterans
Bluefield West Virginia May 12 1922 the West Virginia appropriation for disabled World War veterans has assisted 1135 men since July 1 1921 with payments from 10 to 100 dollars each. The program aids sick disabled or indigent veterans awaiting federal compensation and is coordinated by the Board of Public Works and the American Legion state department. Sixty one claims have been rejected while others are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
W. Va
West Virginia
Board of Public Works
Veterans Bureau
State Department of the American Legion
Ransom payment seen as only outlet in Shan tung case
Report from Tientsin says paying ransom or meeting bandits terms may be the only feasible move to secure release of American captives after the derailment of the express train. Major Pinger and Major Allen’s sons arrive, while 14 men and two women reportedly remain held in Shantung. Names include J. B. Powell, Leon Freedman, Lee Solomon, and the two US officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tien Tsin
China
Shan
Tung Nut
Roland Pimger
Oit
Pinger
Roland, Jr
Robert Allen, Jr
Major Allen
Washington
State Department
Pekins
Shantung
J. B. Powell
Weekly Review of
Shanghai
Leon Freedman
China Motors Corp
Lee Solomon
Robert Allen
Roland Pinger
United States Army
Village of Cecil Vanishes As Coal Miners Move Away
The village of Cecil seven miles northwest of Grafton is dissolving as the Canadian coal company relocates mines and moves houses to Enterprise and Alliance. Once a bustling mining town with 400 people, real estate fell, merchants vanished, and only a handful of families remain while residents question why the town was moved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil
Grafton
Bainbridge
Enterprise
Alliance
Nir Bainbridge
Ceelt
Oil Gusher Opens Near Guayaquil Searing Sea Loss
May 12 in Guayaquil Ecuador reports an oil gusher with an estimated daily output of five hundred treis at Elona about 60 miles south. Opened by Anglo-Ecuadorian Oil Fields Ltd the facility lacks tanks so oil runs into the sea. Prospected two years with many wells drifted and abandoned amid unsettled activity.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Elona
Anglo-Ecudorean Oil Fields, Ltd
Becaus
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Rish
Free State
Authors Society
Legion
Vetans Bureau
Miss Aldrich
Ganetsky
Moscow Council of Trades Unions
Russia
Great Britain
Lord Curzon
Vorovaky
Lausanne
Jane
Robert A. Allen
Beloit
Wis
Gov't
Ati Reds
Razzed
Aporub
J. N. Yates
Carrier Yates
Uncle Sam
Postoffice
United States Congress
Post
Ruth Bigby
Camille Hugle
Harrisburg
Roy Anderson
Wecomes
ECU
Mr. Etna
Taty
America
Tal
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