Shortage of 70000 Found at Chicago Bank
National bank examiners uncovers a 70000 shortage at First National Bank of Chicago. Manager Seth Anderson, 20 years with the bank, admits taking funds and is jailed on embezzlement charges. Insurance covers loss. exact remaining amount under review. Court actions and federal marshals involved in the case.
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Chicago
National Bank Examiners
First National Bank of Chicago
Seth Anderson
Hank
Byer
Newhall
Ure Trewie
Anderson
Banik
Federal Ags
Christmas Masters Pre Baptist Church Program
Christmas service at the church features an elaborate program with organ preludes, choirs, and orchestral pieces. Readings include Biblical carols, anthems by Bartle and Perry, and a selection of classical Christmas works ending with Handel and Mendelssohn choruses. The evening closes with a Messiahs chorus and a festive instrumental suite.
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Ffazelj
Tandell Congregation
Tighest
Chertus
Billy’’ Rodgers
Wilson i
Wilson i—inMeadames Faesster
Andereon
Bennett
Migs Armmerman
Carmet
Holy Cite
Marnon Ard
Elark
Mendelssohn Ob
Angels From the
Smart le Chéerus
Rev. Lamb
The
Neidlinger
Mrs. Will. Imeming
Rling
Chester Theitner
G. Ry. Mannon
Lassis Leifer
Alderson
Tale and Minton
Byeightly
Webern
Wesdames Misenstain
Terrill and Hale
Tadeullah
Leipsig Court Dismisses Ninety-Two German War Guilty Verdicts
December 21 The supreme court of Leipsig in secret session dismissed ninety two war guilt cases under the Versailles treaty. Among those dropped were General Von Mackengen Von Linsingen Von Below Von Cll Wil and Von Dickut and Professor Goetz. Proceedings were private. witnesses heard but many lives protected.
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Terlin
Supreme Court of
Birty-Year Depositor, JR. C. Murray Reported in Logan Place
A fragment notes JR C. Murray of Logan Place as a Birty-Year Depositor with unspecified details. The terse item appears in a local notes section, referencing a person of Logan Place and a long tenure.
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A. Birty
JR. C. Murray
Logan Place
Turkey-United States Separate Treaty Hinted in Telegraph
Lausanne dispatch reports United States possibly to sign a private accord with Angora government on freedom of the Dardanelles. Ambassador Child expected to pursue a convention with the Wamuli Child while Imet Pasha engages on a separate Peace deal benefiting American ships passage.
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Dardanelles
London
Turkey
United States
Angora Gore
Straits
Exehanea
Fron Lausanne Loduy
Imet Pasha
The
Dardanellatk
Phil
Amerien
Germany
Prominent Moberly Citizen Recounts Early Savings History
A noted Moberly resident recalled arriving in 1878 with $500 and depositing it at Barrows Bank on Clark Street. He later watched the Mechanics Savings Bank form and transfer his funds after Barrows failed. He notes many locals started with that bank, though few kept deposits for five decades.
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Moberly
Methanicl Savings Bank
Barrows Bank
Clark Street
Merchants Hotel
Mechanics Savings Bank
Qute
Gorilla Warfare Flare Across Italy Wounds Dozens
In Italy, clashes between Wascists and their opponents spread across cities. A bomb in Treviso wounded twenty four people, three seriously, reportedly hurled by a former Pascisti leader. In Naples, Pascisti attacked a Liberal paper, damaging its office and triggering further anti lascisti actions.
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Italy
Rome
Treland
Wascistis
Triesto
Pascisti
Naples
Pascistis
Tasalyti
Court reopens in Huntsville as Forshee custody case moves
After a multi day recess, Huntsville court reconvened over the custody dispute involving Robert Forshee. Judge Walker ordered the child placed with Mrs John Milam pending determination of rightful guardianship while Woolf remains hospitalized. A separate charge against Dennis Osborne for carrying a concealed weapon was moved to another county. The hearing also addressed suspects tied to the Sunday night raid on the Greasy Spoon.
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Hunts+ville
Robert
Forshee
St. Louis
Miss Woolf
Vuk
Dennis Osborne
Floward
Incompetent to Drive After Mental Fitness Test
December report from Korea notes two men and a woman found guilty of speeding and declared mentally incompetent to drive. Judge Bartlety ordered the tests after Dr A J Dacoby testified as the psychiatric examiner.
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Korea
Charles L. Bartlety
A. J. Da¢Oby
England hangs Edith Thompson for murder with Bywater
In London the lord chief justice dismissed the appeal of Edith Thompson and Frederick Bywater. Both were found guilty of murder and sentenced to death for the killing of Thompson's husband Percy Thompson.
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England
London
Edith Thompson
Percy Thompson
Frederick Bywater
Thompson
Ate Bywater
Former Motherly Girl Sings On Radio In Jefferson City
Mrs. Frank Koester of Jefferson City a guest of Judge and Mrs. Koester is a stilted violinist who joined the Jefferson City orchestra after attending the state capital. She recently sang on radio and Governor Hyde complimented her singing, calling to request a repeat performance.
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Frank ‘Koester
Jefferson City
Marvshal
Koester
Nisy Pred Marshall
Hyde
Fire damages home of Ghas Kelly and Brickerhoit family
A basement fire at 12:58 last night destroyed much of the residence at 12 South Fifth Street. Firemen fought the blaze that spread to weather boarding, causing several thousand dollars in damage. Fire Chief Crews praised the response and the Nise family donated cigars to the crew.
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Ghas
Kelly
Meanberg
Nise
Morey Boy Bold in New Apartment Project
An article describes a proposed 16 unit apartment house to be built on Ninth and Conley avenues in the city by O G Megsard. The project includes a cafe on the first floor and benefits from a 109 foot frontage. The plan has been drawn and approved by the supervising architect and local officials.
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Columbia Prilbnd
O.G. Megsard
University City
Maggard
Byrd
Ninth and
Conley Avenue
Ayatitect
Weather and guest notices at Howard Payne College
Tonight and Friday, warmer in the east and south portions. Guests at Yale departments of Howard Payne College include Migsek Morathy Marlinowski and Magadalee Handrix visiting Revo and Mrs Sobalberstade.
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Donight
Migsek
Morathy Marlinowski
Magadalee’ Handrix
Yalee
Howard-Payne Colleze
Revo
Mrs
Prohibition Debate and Drugstore Trust Claims Spark City
In a chaotic clipping from December, reports note a push by a local association opposing liquor sales and denouncing pharmacists who violate laws. The group cites 180 stores in unity and seeks prosecution actions, while other items mention wartime memorials and political fundraising amid a London speech.
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Oworld
Watking
Ianae
Gaus Lehrer
Sidioni
Lie
Local salesman earns customer praise for courteous service
A resident raised in this city gains attention for his accommodating manner and friendly approach, building a growing clientele as he starts a new business.
Harding urged to call world economic conference
Senator Borah introduced an amendment urging President Harding to convene a world economic conference alongside the proposed disarmament conference. The move replaces a House provision and seeks Senate support to prompt an international meeting this year.
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Harding
Washington
Senator Borah
Senate
Mo Berly High School Opens Season With Two Contests
The Mo Berly High School basketball teams host Mont-Romery City boys and girls tonight at tied high school court. Opening game starts at 7:30 with strong squads eager for a season debut.
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Moberly High School
Mont- Romery City
Tiel High School
Organiva
Saint Nick's late visit brings Christmas to dying boy
In Norristown Pennsylvania December 21 a Montgomery hospital scene unfolds as a dying nine year old Edward Sheeley asks to see Santa. A neighbor hid toys including a red wagon a bicycle and other gifts and Santa delivered them in time to comfort the child before his death.
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Norristown
Santa ‘Claus
Montgomery Hospital
Edward Sheeley
Santa’ Claus
Santa
Eddie
LaRue Shop Expands Chain With New Marshall Store
Nellie Baker of the La Rue Shop returns from Sirdsville with Lucy Grand leader millinery additions. The new Marshall store grounds the third link in the growing chain under Mrs. Baker, offering fashionable goods, moderate prices, and the same customer-friendly policies.
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Irs
Nellie Baker
la Rue
Sirds
Lucy Grand
Berltha Stephens
Baker
Mar Shall
Iaves
Missing aviators found dead in Papago reservation crash
Fragmentary report states the bodies of Col. Francis Marshall Llewk Chaves and Webber, army aviators, were found today at an abandoned area near Tadiwh hamlet on the Papago reservation. The aircraft wreckage had been burned and the scene described as a possible air crash.
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Tucson
Ariz
Francis Marshall Llewk
Chaves
Webber
Tadiwh
City selects Ashley Nichols for city grocer position
Ashley Nichols of this city has accepted the post of city grocer for the Oikeete Bros. Co. Nichols brings years of business experience to the role.
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City Satsiniain
Ashley Nichols
Oikeete. Bros. Grocer
Nichalg
Blunders and plunder teased for today's issue
A cryptic prompt hints at wrongdoings and missing answers to be found elsewhere in today’s newspaper. The fragment suggests a playful or investigative note about errors and a supposed loot or plunder.
Crippled ship Ross Verlita to arrive after 78 days at sea
The schooner Ross Verlita of Tampa Florida, after 78 days at sea and distress signals, was picked up 400 miles off Ambrose Light. The crew suffered hunger as the ship the President Garfield steamer sailed. The Rose Felita departed Axim Africa October 3. Bargains in Kaiser William linen paper and seven cent copies noted in Berlin.
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New York
Ross
Verlita
Tampa
Florida
President
Garfield
Ambrose Light
Felita
Axim
Africa
Sunken ships raised by compressed air methods
A report details salvage operations where sunken vessels are lifted using compressed air. Divers place air chambers to displace water and progressively raise the hulls to the surface, enabling inspection and removal of cargo or wreckage.
Robbery Suspect Detained in Denver Mint Crime
A suspect tied to the Denver Mint robbery of about $200,000 was arrested in St. Joseph Missouri. Police describe the man driving a powerful car and displaying signs of hurried action as officers took him into custody at a hotel area.
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Denver
Kansas City
WEEN
Underworld
St. Joseph
United’ States
Wagner
Exposition in Rio De Janeiro Closes On Schedule
Officials deny rumors of extending the Brazilian Centenary Exposition with no postponement. Town correspondents report the event will end as planned, with foreign missions and delegations participating under the current timetable.
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EL Rio
de Janeiro -Olticia
United Press
Marely
Alfary
Runthe
Manguraon
PEN
Buds
Mussolini faces social and economic pressures amid Italy crisis
The article describes Mussolini's plan to revamp Italy's economy by shifting losses from taxpayers to state control, reversing private monopolies, and expanding government roles in railways and telephones. It notes socialistic pressure and calls for tasks at home while financing measures aim to stabilize the nation.
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Mussolini
Mussolini Cavino
Tony
Italy
Musgol Ptt
Nave
Lixnpayers
Maliaat Railwe
Lange Lit
Uie
Bonar Law Loses Voice Amid Cold Report
London December 21 Premier Bonar Law was reported to have almost entirely lost the use of his voice because of a severe cold. The prime minister's condition is not alarming. The Canadian government is considering plans to electrify the Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railway to develop water power for potential savings.
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Bonar Law
London
Boyar Law
Great Britain
Temiskaming
Northern Ontario Railway
North
Duty on Distilled Spirits in United States Reaches 50 Million
The article notes a tax duty on distilled spirits in the United States totaling 50 million dollars. It emphasizes the scale of government revenue from spirits and frames the figure within the broader fiscal context.
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United States
Horrors of Herrin Mine Murders Told
Testimony recounts killings during a Herrin mine labor riot with victims shot and stabbed. Witnesses describe a June day in which multiple miners were attacked and murdered near the city, with details of a witness injured and a confession-like account from the coroner’s inquest.
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Herrin
Baptist Young Men's Organization Radio Club Formed
A group of young men from First Baptist organized a radio club. Members elected include Robert Arusp as president, Hamilton as secretary, Joby Terril as treasurer, and Floyd Padge plus Marion Lamh as other officers. A radio station antenna and poles were installed as part of the setup.
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First Baptist
Avill
Wyamdik
Robert
Hamilton
Joby
Terril
Floyd
Padge Marion
Taft Recovery After Operation Reported
Washington sources say President Taft is recovering from a recent operation. Public statements note his illness is serious but improving, with medical staff expressing cautious optimism about his condition.
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