Bank Robbery in Chautauqua Nets About $3000
Citizens' State Bank was held up by two men who fled on horses after looting the vault. One robber was a well known local figure, identified as William Tenant, age 23, recently escaped from Nowata Oklahoma where he faced horse stealing charges. Police launched a cross-state pursuit toward the Oklahoma line, with alarms sent to Elgin Sedan Pawhuska and nearby towns.
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Walterhouse
del Hassey
Easiey
J. H. Edwards
Easley
Edwards
Chautauqua
Elgin
Sedan
Han
Pawauska
Okis
C. C. Walterhouse
William Tenant
Ee Nowata
Oklo
Sir John Hare
Benjamin Goldfinch
Lord Quex
Uned
England
Express Train Held Up Near Minneapolis
A west bound Northern Pacific passenger train leaving Minneapolis was stopped by two men just outside the city limits. They took $41 and two watches from travelers. The incident occurred April 17 with no injuries reported.
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Northern Pacific
Minneapolis
Northern Pacific Coast
Citymits
Treasury Sleuth Returns
Treasury Department special agent William H. Theobald visits the country in silence amid reports of his Paris mission. Theobald previously aided seizures of suspect baggage including a smuggled item attributed to Mrs. Phyllis E. Dodge and a $60,000 pearl necklace owned by Philadelphia resident Mrs. Harrison Dulles. After complaints, Secretary Shaw dismissed him but reinstated him last fall.
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Wiliam H. Theobald
Treasury Department
Theobald
Paris
Tee
Phyllis
E. Dodge
Harrison Dulles
Shaw
Baker Will Hearing Reveals Questions About Walter Baker
Boston April 17 Clashes marked the hearing on Walter F Baker's will with Dr Sherman Gibbons of Los Angeles describing odd acts suggesting Baker's mind was unsound. He testified that both Mrs Hurd and Ms Young denied knowledge of any will. Cross examination touched on Walter Baker's domestic history and his brother Ewart F Baker who contests the will.
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New York Times
Boston
Counse
Walter F. Baker
Sherman Gibbons
Los Angeles
Walter
Walter Baker
Abe
Ewart F. Baker
Baker
Coal Miners Resume Work After Amicable Pact
About 200 000 miners in the central competitive district will return to work Monday after an amicable agreement between miners and operators. The scale committee and joint meeting ratified the accord, with both sides praising improved harmony after years of tension.
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Toledo
Ohio
Japanese Man Flees Marines Enlistment at Milwaukee
A man who gave the name H. Hamashi tried to enlist in the U S Marine Corps at Milwaukee recruitment office on April 17. He first claimed to be a Filipino but admitted he was Japanese and sought passage to the Philippines. Sergeant Younce called for the oath of allegiance, but Hamashi fled before taking it.
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Milwaukee
H. Hamashi
United States Marine Corps
Philippine Islands
Sergt. Younce
Hamashi
Officer Movements in U S Army Adjustments Revealed
Washington April 17 Capt H D Bekely Twelfth Cavalry detailed to Quartermaster vacancy. First Lieut atf Thirteenth Cavalry relieved from duty at University of Florida Gainesville Fla proceeds to Fort Riley Kan for instruction. Major E S Walker retired detailed as professor at University of Florida. Major J W Keard recruiting officer Boston proceeds to Concord to press evidence in enlistment case. First Lieut L J Van Schates relief from Philippine Constabulary duty to govern Mindoro. Commander R M Doyle detached to Portsmouth Navy Yard for Captain of Yard. Lieut Commander R B Higgins detached from Navigation Bureau to await assignment. Surgeon W M Wheeler detached from Cleveland to await orders.
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Washington
H. D. Bekely
Twelfth Cavalry
Quartermaster’s Department
Atf
Thirteenth Cavalry
Gutyets University of Florida
Gainesvill
Fla
Fort Riley
Kansas
Mounted Service School
E S. Walker
U. 8.A
University of Florida
Gainesville
Pla
J. W. Keard
Fifth Cavalry
Boston
Concord
Philippine Islands
Minndoro
R.M. Doyle
Navy Yard
Portsmouth
N. H
R. B. Higgins
Bureau of Navigation
Les Miurgeon
Hancoe Wen York
Ww. M. Wheeler
Cleveland
Movements of Naval Vessels Reported from Seattle Area
Movements of vessels including the Bremer ton Dolphin Patueah and Marietta are noted between Seattle area ports and Bremerton with references to Maryland and Mare Island transit grounds.
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Galled
California
Seattle
Bremerton
Dolphin
Marietta
Antonamo
Maryland
Mare Island
Banking Merger Talks Revived Between Two Major Banks
Reports say negotiations for a National City Bank and National Bank of Commerce merger are back in progress with a stated aim to form a $50 million capital, $6 million surplus institution and deposits over $850 million. Stock gains at the Bank of Commerce, rising from 135 to 175, bolster merger prospects.
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National City Bank
National Bank of Commerce
Bank of Commerce
Music Director Rix to be tried for misconduct
Frank R. Rix director of music for New York public schools faces a committee on buildings trial Monday afternoon charged with misconduct and neglect of duty. He was suspended Feb 17 over alleged acceptance of refinished pianos as new, with City payment requested. About a dozen pianos are alleged, some approved by Caleb Cameron and others by Rix who inspects Queens and Richmond pianos. Many witnesses summoned. findings expected at next board meeting.
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Frank R. Rix
New York Public Schools
Board of Education
Rix
Winthrop
Caleb WV
Cameron
Queens
Richmond
Fight bill favoring autos opposed by Park Board
A Park Commissioners conference with Smith Manhattan Berry Bronx and Kennedy Brooklyn passed a resolution opposing a bill in the Legislature. They warn it would strip the Board of control of park highways enabling speed and entry to parks for motor vehicles and tire chains. They cite the 1907 Park Ordinance and say the bill seeks to remove their supervision. The bill is with Assemblyman Merritt. Corporation Counsel to be asked to oppose it.
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Smith
Manhattan
Berry
Bronx
Kennedy
Brooklyn
Park Board
Old Man Falls From Window After Brother's Death
Mrs. Patrick McManus, 70, at 4 Macdougal Street, saw her husband climb from a third story window and fall onto a coal shed roof. He broke an arm, survived the shock, and was moved to Bellevue then a private hospital. neighbors describe him as recently out of work after his brother's death.
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Patrick McManus
Macdougal Street
McManus
Hudson Street Hospital
McManuses
Seligman Hillquit Socialist Debate at Cooper Union
A May sixth debate on Socialism will be held at Cooper Union. Morris Hillquit will defend the affirmative and Prof. E R A Seligman the negative with John Spargo presiding. The platform recalls a similar debate two years ago between Seligman and Gaylord Wilshire.
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Cooper Union
Morris Hillquit
E.R. A. Seligman
MacVickar
Columbia University
John Spargo
Seligman
Gaylord Wilshire
Utilities Board Sues B R T Over Failure to Obey Order
The Public Service Commission authorized its counsel to sue Brooklyn Elevated Railroad for $2400 penalties for not keeping a wrecking car at the Brooklyn Bridge terminal as ordered. Since March 1, $50 a day accrues for each day of noncompliance, with BRT expected to challenge the Public Service act’s constitutionality.
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Public Service Commission
Brooklyn Elevated Railroad Company
Brooklyn Terminal
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Elevated Company
Public Service Act
Nestor Dies of Wounds After Pool Hall Shooting
Edward Nestor ex-pugilist died at Flower Hospital from a gunshot wound at the base of the spine suffered in a Thursday night shooting at Michael Miller's pool parlor 241 East Fifty-seventh Street. He identified William Roach of 836 East Fifty-third Street as the shooter, Roach being held at Fast Fifty-first Street Station on homicide charges.
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Edward Nestor
Michael Miller
East Fifty-seventh Street
Flower Hospital
Harburger
Nestor
Wulliam Roach
Fifty-third Street
Roach
Joe
Seized beer on Seguranca delayed Cuba voyage
Federal Marshal in Brooklyn seized 3000 bottles of beer mislabeled as St Louis Bohémian beer under the Pure Food law. The ship Seguranca laid up for 90 minutes while beer was unloaded and labeling requirements were enforced, with orders to stop further removal. Col. William J. Young prepared the papers in the Eastern District.
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Ward Line
Cuba
St. Louis
William J. Young
United States
Eastern Distr St
Do You Buy 90 Neckwear Do You Buy 90 Neckwear
Five hundred dozen new four in hands arrived in Brill stores with many shades and designs. Scarves feature slim triple stitching, razor thin profiles, and easy slip under collars. Silk remains durable for tying and reties and resists beard rubbing without fuzzing.
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Brill
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Food Law
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A. Lee Lord & Taylor
Simpson Crawford
Siegel Cooper Co
Nerally
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London
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Gibson
Michaels-Stern Fine Clothing
Michaels-Stern
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