Lewis Proves $7 Profit in Coal at Mines
District Attorney Harry Lewis of Yorklym uncovers a profiteering scheme in the coal trade. Evidence includes invoices and waybills showing Lehigh and Wilkes Barre coal sold as cheaper mine stock at inflated prices up to 16 per ton, with 9000 tons involved and Rubel Brothers as buyers. Testimony from broker E K Brevoort and others details altered invoices and staged shipments, as the case heads toward Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer.
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Harry ¥. Lewis
Yiooklym
Mbice
Dombsite
Cnah
Ieee
Wealena
Walex
Lochee
Lito
States Senate
William M Coldes
Mie Commrten i
Mbeolsthelon
Seluatey
A. Mitchell Palmer
Lewis
Frederick A. Potts
Livetry Street
Rubel Brothers
Reyport
Lenigh and Wilkus Bacre Coll Company
Onealiend Company
Ares
Jfmensd
Lehigh Aml Wilkve
Moxley
UkeaBady
Lehigh
Wits Barre
Rubel
Wilken Barre
Wimpling
Engian
Miller
Sunday School Worker Pleads Guilty of Theft in Hempstead
Milton Hamlet, son of a former Hempstead president, pleads guilty to theft in the Supreme Court at Migwula. He faced charges of taking property valued at about $20 from Hindasta. Sentencing scheduled for December 17. case tied to a Pennury farm investment scheme and other defendants, including Tennury and Nel, with bonds set and not guilty pleas entered for some.
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Milton Hamlet
Hempstead
St. Gnorki'n Protestant
Hpiscopal Bathday School
Iampetend
Francie P. Hamler
Seirans
Yeater Saypleomiind CuBty
Migwula
Pram Lpeny
Smuulot
Eildeens
Neetu Chester Jas
George Vennery
Rilicrnt Zara
Hempstrad
Mhleh Tennury
Lin Ful
Thanet
Elevator Hero Rescues 250 As Fire Blocks Stairway
A dramatic rescue occurs on Broadway as an elevator man saves 250 people when flames trap stair access. Fire crews from nearby stations, including Grand Street and Broadway units, organize crowd control while authorities cooperate to evacuate safely.
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Tate St
Breen
Asa Broadway
He Brlubete & Co
Ne Wieeatuy
Efewahir
Uhe Veres Street
Lrookline
Tng Paanen
Eliad
Romance Shattered in Naval Hospital Divorce Case
Montreal report details Mrs. Wallace Schutz recounting her romance with a Red Cross captain, leading to a divorce. She describes wartime service and a marriage to a commoner, with post revolution turmoil and relocation to the United States. The divorce petition is granted, noting personal strife and recovery in hospitals and with a trusted friend.
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Duamaten de Montreal
Wallace
Hubaml
Green Bay
Seturta
Tata
Meu Nolan
Neil Teen Ruach
Kel Cran
Naval
Washington
Ceatt
Firth
Mey
Olivetn
Senatun
Cours
Peon Toy
Mager Senate
Russia
United States
Naval Hospital
Montreal
Royal Victoria Hospital
Mr. Owens
Cotil
Wallare Schutu
Woman Held in Baby Swap Plot at Spring Street Home
In a Flushing Magistrate's Court case Mrs. Armonia Coppa admitted involvement in a plot to pass off a three week old infant as Mrs. Carmela Conti’s baby. Conti claimed the baby was hers, while Coppa argued the mother wanted a good home. Proceedings described a tangle of family desire and legal peril in the Italian community.
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Conti
Armonia Coppa
Flushing
Coppa
Carmela Conti
Arie Francisco
Francisea
Cortferme
Josephiie
May
Copper Company Sues River Street Opening Trial Date Set
A temporary injunction halted Queens officials led by President Connolly from clearing River Street pending a Supreme Court hearing in Long Island City. Justice Leander Faber ordered Connolly and copper company reps to appear, with city residents seeking relief amid dispute over industrial access and property value claims.
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Miehale Conner
Tuyen
Dooraweh
Connolly
Mallor li
Nahds
Jon PB. O'Brign
Long Island City
Westrevb
PAHS
Jepsenton
Campany
Eaniuberl
Must Take Postal Trade By Western Union
A damaged OCR fragment notes Western Union Telegraph and a court ruling. The text mentions a postal telegram matter and a ruling from a court of appeal, with unclear details about transmission and the company involved. The piece is fragmentary and lacks full names or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.U
Albany
Western Union Telegraph
Thw
Western Union
Appel
T Ag
Chatterer the Red Squirrel and Farner Brown's Boy Tale
A garbled retelling shows Chatterer the Red Squirrel and Farner Brown's boy in a forest incident with hunter, fox, and other woodland figures. The fragmentary text suggests a dramatic scene of pursuit and danger in the Green Forest with various animals.
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Chatterer
Farner Brown
Green Forest
Bucner Brown
Karner Brown
Paar
Barty
Galik
Huety
Crees Forest
Fulbayei
Bashar
Farner
Minwete
Albany Gloom Over Miller Economy Edict
Albany reels as Governor Miller maintains a strict economy, resisting large pay hikes and consolidating agencies. Senator Sage calls for policy change to curb state overreach and shift duties to cities, threatening higher taxes if budgets rise.
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Albany
Miller
Sage
Saxe
Tonry M. Sage
Senate Finance Committee
Jawa
Io Polisins
Stee
Elvet Miller
Costa
Atatea
Vie Fouintenance
Conservation Commission
Three Firemen Injured In Brooklyn Collision
A fire engine and a touring car collided on Tompkins Avenue Brooklyn injuring three firemen. The driver of the touring car, Max Veen, was held without bail. Fireman Walter Prine, along with two other occupants, were thrown from the vehicles and treated at local hospitals. Authorities continue to investigate the mishap and document witness statements.
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Brooklyn
Menon
Kali
Tompkins Avene
Anielage
Abrahant Vevell
Fifty Fours
Alt
Yad Chetan Pigen
Waedhaven
Chanfeur
Vie
Abin
Vilewooy Avenue
Gugens
Saul
Weather Beat Missed Details From Messy Report
A garbled weather bulletin mixes place names and numbers with scattered terms like forecast, rain, wind, and temperatures. Readers should note the unclear source text limits precise predictions or regional specifics.
New Store Motto Promises Safe Service and Thrift
A dated note from December 1, 1920, describes the new store’s focus on visitor safety and practical service for patrons, while admitting imperfections and the aim to improve. It mentions sewing, a sister’s struggle, and a modeled display on the second floor with water melon pink and other colors.
Short List of Wraps and Coats with Fur Accents
Catalog fragment lists blue and brown fabrics such as davetyn and duvetyn with Hudson seal muskrat nutria and muskrat trims. Prices range from 145 to 465 dollars with multiple items on the second floor in the old building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castor Davetyn
Seopmees
Oriental Rugs Offered In Sale at Auditorium Gallery
A dated catalog lists numerous Sarouk Sarouk Mahals Persian Turkish and Indian rugs with varied sizes from 6x9 to 20x18 feet. Prices range from about 37.50 to 2100 dollars with many examples on display at First Gallery New Building Auditorium.
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Ourias
Serebends
Serapis
Tabres
Isham
Kashgar
Sarbuke
Sitoninger
Wanamaker
First Gallery
New Ride
Blanket Robes Sell At Discounts Across Store Floors
Bargain shoppers find blankets and robes priced from 18 to 86 cents with 20 percent reductions, in a New York Burlington Arcade store offering a New Building display. The note signals season discounts as shoppers compare prices.
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New York
Burlington Arcade
New Building
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Red Cross
Mrs. Wallace $. Schutz
Princess Nadeja Troubetzkoy
Mrs. Wallace Sr. Schutz
Copper Company
River Street
Bedtime
By Thornton W. Burgess
Krow Murmor
Eperleht
Etranea
Enrelat Ds
Pheriba
Lear
Phern
Hutweny
Weather Report
Poe
Iran
Whittley
Uae
TEL
Weems
Natadee
Stoeth
Nita Aghaal
Milani Hasan Kunt
Anatase
Meus San AE Senos
FH Taniaat Ag
Weilsinailag
Winiind
John Wanamaker
The
Christman Atore ccc
Lucie Bouvry
Mme. Bonsirs
Paris
Tielvidet
San
Oriental Rugs
Nona
Were
Noor
Shoninger Pianos
Hutchere
Leywe Ater
Geratinge
Fk Mannel
Timyairs
Eyongent Amationn
Bkick
Fan
Yates
Vice
Wanamtaker Assurance
Ser
Burlington Arcade Floar
New Bldg
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