Robbers Sell Protection as A Side Graft
A flood of crime from stores and lofts across Manhattan and Brooklyn is described as a widespread burglary wave. Robbers moved through central districts near Thirty-fourth Street and Broadway, taking dresses, cloaks, furs, and samples worth tens of thousands. Neighbors report organized theft rings using delivery routes and fences, while a spike in hold ups and safe cracking is noted.
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Contert
Thirty-fourth
Egg Worts Wis
Sherman Brothers
Junglars
Sherma Brothers
Max Maltz
West Thirty-fourth Street
Extra Line Shirt Waist Company
K Wan
West Thirty-first Street
Maltz
William Jackman & Song
Weat
Thirtyth Street
Mak ‘Ng
Herman J. Goldman
Pitkin Avenue
Brooklyn
Spiredon Damentis
West Forty-second Street
Fred Kepps
Way Opened for Sweeping City Inquiry
A lengthy political discussion reveals a push for a comprehensive city inquiry focused on reform and nonpartisan integrity. The speaker cites barriers from the Department of Justice and Federal authorities, explains past attempts to obtain evidence, and notes delays due to other commitments and cooperation gaps. Meanwhile a separate fatal accident reports a 22 year old hurler killed in an elevator shaft incident at the Frwen home on Sixty third Street.
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Bn. L de
Howe
Department of Justice
Departuie of Justice
Arount
New Jersey
Semett
Department
Nick
Butler
Lawrence Donnnelly
Tventy
Clarence Lowen
Sixtythird Street
Frwen
Eriik, McGannon
Donnelly
Bowen
Shoo Fly Motorcycle Plan Sparks NYC Police Controversy
New York City police seek 240 lieutenants to supervise a sidecar motorcycle patrol amid fierce resistance from patrolmen and a surge in crime. The cost would exceed 1.5 million annually plus 80 thousand for machines, with 80 precincts affected and 240 lieutenants required across three tours.
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Enright
Leach
Board of Estimate
Hani
Patrolmen Resist Motorized Patrol Plan In City
The Tribune reports a city wide survey showing patrols stretched by long posts and fear of unjust accusations. Drivers refuse the motorcycle duty citing safety and workload concerns as precincts lengthen blocks and officials push a new "shoo fly" system needing 240 more men.
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Aldemante
la Guardia
Dager
Lowe
Ordhigel
Tribune
Brooklyn
Board of Estimate
Hedgp
Lahey
Enright
Clara Hamon In Mexico a border tale unfolds
ARDMORE Oklahoma December 7 Russell R Brown County Attorney says a telegram from El Paso claims Clara Smith Hamon may be in a Mexican border town Sheriff Hu Gerrett and Orndorf discuss sending a man to El Paso The case centers on a motor car breakdown near San Antonis and statements about a long acquaintance with Mrs Hamon The situation risks jeopardizing possible return efforts if the Mexican town shelters her
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Pagseno
Ross
San Antonis
Smith Hamon
Ardmore
Okla
Dee
Russell R. Brown
Carr County
Hu Gerrett
Sherif Gundorff
el Paso
Clara Smith Hami
Brown
Garrett
Orndorf
Sheri Here
EL_Paso
Burglars Raid Mrs Hamon’s Apartment In Chicago
Four unidentified men forced entry into an apartment building in Chicago and seized personal papers and seventy five letters for Mrs. Hamon during her absence at Ardmore Oklahoma. The raid appears planned with landlord Charles Willis in proximity. Simultaneously, appeals for new trials and death‑penalty proceedings in New York are reported, including Cassity and other Bronx prisoners awaiting execution.
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Chicago
Jake L. Hamon
Hamon
Ardmore
Oklo
Charles Willis
Janes B
Bull”) Cassidy
Supreme Court Dusticn Princia M. Me
Howard Baker
Yshe
Willian
Rochester
Cassidy
Joa Gr Milano
Charles McLoughlin
Joseph Useror
Bronx
Aise
Hamon denies Chicago robbery tale amid West Texas visit
Mrs. Duke A Hamon a magnate railroad owner and politician defends her husband and denies a Chicago robbery claim and a rumor about Clara Smith, asserting the reports are inventions meant to boost newspaper readership while noting no link between a gun and the Hamon death.
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Fort Wortit
Tex
Chicago
Duke A. Hamon
West Texas
Hamon
Clara Smith
Hay
Hamyn
Smith
Clara Switch
Guard Women After Threat at Mrs Duncan’s Home
Nassau County deputies posted at the main entrance of Mrs Louise Duncan’s home in Mompstead S L waited for tailors who allegedly wrote a death threat demanding $ on the front. The note, signed by The Gang, was turned over to District Attorney Charles J Wooks who confirmed no disclosure yet. Mrs Duncan, widow of H Butler Duncan, earlier married James Rerneoh, a banker from New York.
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Nassau County
Louise Duncan
Mompstead
S. 1
Blow Tailers
Dinesn
Jtrict
Charles J. Wooks
Gang
Duncan
H. Butler Duncan
Dames 1S
Rernoehi
York
You Mt. Vernon Cop Cry Bandits Pounce on Him
In Mt. Vernon early yesterday morning bandits raided the police headquarters keeper Max Hoffman. They assaulted him, bound him, and stole $49 in cash his revolver shield watch and a War Department medal. They taunted by shouting Oh say Mt. Vernon cup.
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Mt. Vernon
Max Hoffman
War Department
Hoffman
Hofman
Plays William Tell. But Shoots Too Low
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 7. Andrew Merle tried to shoot the hat from Amanda Georgi’s head on a wager but aimed too low. Police said the statement framed surrounding the finding of Georgi’s body seated at a cafe table. Four bandits then attacked, Hoff man, on Gramatan Avenue, faced four revolvers and offered no resistance as the attackers fled.
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San Francisco
Andrew Merle
Amanda Georgi
Georgi
Hoffman
Gramatan Avenue
Jersey City Police Order Detention of Suspicious Persons
Jersey City police instructed precinct commanders to detain and question suspicious individuals on the streets at night to curb robberies and hold ups. Chief Richard T. Battersby said drastic action would be taken, applying to whites as well as Negroes, amid a rise in crime and new suspects from other towns.
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Jersey City
Richard TL Battersby
Bai
Calder and Wadsworth To Dispense N Y Plums
Washington dispatch reports Harding will divide federal patronage after March 4 on advice from Calder and Wadsworth. Friends say Harding lacks personal New York friends for top posts like collectors and internal revenue, with Charles D. Hilles tipped for Cabinet consideration.
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Harding
Tribune
Washington
Calder and
Wadsworth
New York
United State Nations
Charles D. Hilles
Charles Hughes
Supreme Court
Hughes
Supreme Bench
Notable names listed before Senator Harding hearing
Names have been called to the attention of Senator Harding including Frank A. Munsey Jules Bache William Collier Charles Sherrill and Colonel William Hayward in a formal notice or brief archival record.
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Senator Harding
Frank A. Munsey
Jules Bache
William Collier
Charles Sherrill
William Hayward
U S Bureau Reform Sought in Congress
Washington December 7 Senate Republican Senator Jones of Washington introduced a resolution proposing appointment of a joint Congressional committee to investigate government bureaus and agencies and recommend a plan for their reorganization.
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U. S
Washington
Congressional Committee
Sennator Jones
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New York City
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Mexico
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Hartford
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St. Francis Hospital
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N. Y
Lester Hornby
Himebaugh & Browne
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