Daring bank heist exposed by federal sleuths in New Beaufort
Special agent Gard from the U S Department of Justice infiltrated the First National bank case in New Beaufort New York. He uncovered that cashier Conrad Compton looted funds via loans and discounts while Lorance acted as a broker. A fire destroyed records but key ledgers and letters tied Compton to Dutch Shroder gang. Compton confessed and died serving ten years in At Janta six months later.
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Gard
Lfe
First National Bank
First National Bank of
New Beaufort
Department of Justice
Wall Street
Hudson
Beaufort
Conrad Compton
McCord
New York
Ogram Newton
Treasury Department
Central
Newton
New Beaufort Bank
David Lorance
Compton
Stone Crest
Board of Aldermen
Berens
Lorance
Washington
Joy
Shroder
Soa
At Janta
The Stream of Power and a Justiceful Restoration
Max Bulger, a ruthless financier known as a shark, exploits debtors until Bliss Porter, heir to Bulger’s victim Robert Lane, seeks restitution. Porter exposes Bulger, restores Lane’s estate, and inspires the former to abandon greed. In a twist, Bliss is injured but saved by Inez Lane, who falls in love, making virtue richer than wealth.
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Max Bulger
Boss Porter
Chicago
Max
Bliss Porter
Porter
Bulger
Bliss
Mendicant
Robert Lane
Stock Exchange
Merchaunt
Lane
Inez
Lunes
Inez Lane
German clergy bound to state as civil servants
The German church, like all things German, is well organized but relies on government for daily support. Clergy swear allegiance to the Kaiser and the state, making them largely a department of civil service as noted by the New York Telegram.
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New York Telegram
Wind Proof Tents For Antarctic Expedition
Folding tents used in an Arctic expedition can be set up in severe wind storms. They shelter six men and weigh 387 pounds.
Sanding machine clears slick streets in damp San Francisco
Damp weather prompts city operation as a motor-truck mounted unit sands the streets of San Francisco to prevent skidding and slipping.
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San Fancisco
Why chewing gum may curb hunger and appetite
The article cites Dr. Anton Carlson of the University of Chicago reporting experiments on humans and animals. He says chewing gum and other stimulants reduce hunger contractions and that whisky can suppress stomach hunger for hours, advocating semicanual starvation to extend life and pleasure.
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Anton Carlson
University of Chicago
Carlson
Doctor Carlson
Cream Used by Romans Identified in Ancient Vase
A soft yellowish brown paste from a Ticino Roman vase was identified as toilet cream by French chemist M. L. Reutter. The substance contained bees wax and fat with storax and turpentine, tartrates implying wine maceration, and a yellow skin color attributed to henna.
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Ticino
M. L. Reutter
Veteran Guard Nears Centenary At Hyderabads Sikh Temple
Gurmuk Singh aged nearly 100 guards the Nanak sacred book at the Lion temple in Hyderabad. He served with the Sikh army, fought hard, emigrated to the Nizam's country, and after retirement took his current post at the temple.
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Gurmuk Singh
Nanak
Hyderabad
How to Remove Water Spots with Warm Ironing
Use a matching material dampened with warm water to press water spots on the right side. Place the damp fabric over the spot and apply a moderately warm iron. Press until both the pressing cloth and fabric are dry, then the spots disappear.
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National Magazine
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William Atherton
Greatwet Federal Detective Agency
the Bureau of Information
U. S. Dep't of Justice
W. G. Chapman
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