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Hold Up at Laurens Leads to Suspect Arrest in Gang
Laurens reports a bold hold-up on a bridge near the Allen feed yards where a livery driver Ham McCollum handed over only six cents after concealing his money in his shoe. Citizens traced tracks, found a coat, and arrested Charley Starrett on circumstantial grounds. Starrett bound over to the grand jury. held in county jail awaiting bond. Also noted: a new stamp with Washington image caused a public outcry and will be issued soon. Hocking Valley coal prices listed in Vincent and Fort Dodge.
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