Bold Robbery by Tax Bandits Hold Up West 16th Street Firm
Six men in a taxicab robbed Roche Brothers wholesale dealers on West 16th Street, entering the cash cage with revolvers and taking between $600 and $700 from the cash drawer. They fled in a waiting taxicab, eluding police as detectives continued to hunt for clues.
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16Th Street
Roche & Brothers
Charlee Fink
William Bernemann
West 37Th Atreat
Jink
Rornemann
Blak Srloske
Edward Miller
Fink
Muzornemann
Sheske
Miller
Bornemann
Charles Robe
Th Company
Sith
Sears
Rubway contracts must go over hold up men in taxi
Local morning news reports a series of items including Rubway contracts facing deadlines, a taxi robbery yielding 700 dollars, and various city and national notes such as political, social, and economic briefs. Details are sparse but indicate ongoing legal, financial, and civic developments across multiple sectors.
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Helen Gould
J. Shepard Gould
Bower Roosevelt
Steel
Hix Tie
Newell
Crown Prince Leads Parsifal Copyright Petition in Berlin
In Berlin the Crown PrincePred rick William heads a petition to extend copyright for Richard Wagner's Parsifal, with the Crown Princess and imperial princes supporting the effort as the law nears expiration this year.
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Berlin
Dan. Ay
Predrick William
Reichstag
Richard Wagner
Governor's Son A Boxer At Pacific Coast Tourney
Officials announced the Pacific Coast amateur boxing tournament at the Olympic Club tomorrow night. Archie Johnson, son of Governor Hiram W. Johnson, is expected to contest the welterweight title. His first opponent will be Ernie Clark of Los Angeles, a clever and hitting middleweight contender.
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San Francisco
Van
Petition to close saloons during Wilson inauguration
Washington seeks a dry inauguration as the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union presents a Senate petition urging closing all saloons in the national capital on March 4. If Congress acts, Wilson may have a public Capitol reception as substitute for the inaugural ball, which he opposes.
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Congress
Washington
Wilson
Senate
Gailinger
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
National Capital
Capitol
Cat Caged for Smallpox Quarantine Ends in Oswego
In Oswego New York January 22 a cat named Lemon owned by Mrs Ett was quarantined with boarders after A B Guernsey a boarder contracted smallpox. Guernsey recovered and the quarantine was lifted. Health Officer Stockwell ordered the cat killed but Mrs Gillette appealed to the mayor and health department. The cat was moved to a veterinary barn and isolated for three weeks. If any sign of disease appears Lemon may be killed.
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Oswego
N. Y
Ett
A.B. Guernsey
Guernsey
Stockwell
Gillette
Long
Health Department
Lemon
Binghamton
Rivalry Ends in Death Shocking Williamsburg Shooting
Fifteen year old Donadis is killed in a Williamsburg back yard as gunsmith father rushes out after a gunshot. Detectives seek James Fates and Felix, tied to a dispute over a girl. Kaleo, named by Joseph Donadis, was seen nearby. Falon arrested on murder charge but denies knowledge.
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Donadis
Shillihan Street
Williamsburg
Revelver
Bersan
James Fates
Jackson Street
Felix
Falon
Joseph Donadis
Pelix
Kaleo
Eli Wen Ye
Regan Ousts Waiters At Knickerbocker Hotel
Hotel Knickerbocker staff led by Regan walked out in a mass protest early this morning after a dispute over working conditions. A strike of waiters cooks and kitchen helpers followed Regan’s refusal to meet demands despite prior discussions. The move left Regan with few employees and prompted further exchanges before the mass departure.
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Walters
Regan
Tim
Porte Yields 10 Europe Will Give Up Adrianople
Constantinople January reports say the Grand Council of the Ottoman Empire accepted Europe’s peace proposals, agreeing to cede Adrianople and place the future disposition of Aegean islands in the hands of the great powers. The council and government stressed obedience to promises and sought safety and economic development, with ministers meeting to finalize the note to be sent to the ambassadors.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Grand Council
Ottoman Empire
Europe
Johann de Pallavieinl
Adrianople
Aegean
Council of
Aunixe Reo
Tatilis Ainlec
Hurkey
Adebinopl
Iilemax
Committee of Union and Progress
Mahmoud Shetket Pacha
Avistid’ Pacha
Mahmoud Pacha
Hakki Pacha
Nazim Pacha
Finance
Alfatra
Avian
Foul Play Suspected In Physician Death In Rural Fire
Dr Morrison aged sixty two from New York City died in a fire that destroyed his summer home near Skillman on Sourland Mountain. Neighbors and investigators consider possible arson. a history of robbery at the Morrison residence and a suspect list including inmates freed in Somerset County jail are mentioned. Detective work and warrants anticipated as authorities review the blaze and search for murder indictments.
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Morrisine
Shilinwan Tusdas
Morrison
Reland
Dr. Morrison
Skillman Hallon
Mount Zien
Philadelphia & Reading
Skilman
Yhaeta Rikhis
Skillman
New York
Kireh
Mr. Kireh
Long
Mail Headed Off Death By Own Action in Norristown
In Norristown Pennsylvania 21 year old Robert Multinger a wealthy West Norristown Township man attempted suicide by gas fixture after a postal mishap. Police and banker Maltingeer were involved as witnesses. The undertaker passed the letter to police and Multinger’s actions led to his revival and court inquiries.
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Norristown
Penn
United States
Robert Multinger
Pixty
West Noreristown
Alice Multing le
Alderfer
Germany to guard cure courtesy of Friedmann plan
Berliner reports indicate Dr. Friedrich Friedmann plans to intrust his tuberculosis serum to the government. He will present the serum to the Minister of the Interior after a meeting in Berlin last November raised hopes of a universal cure. Friedmann insists the so called serum is not tuberculosis related and criticizes other physicians exploiting the claim.
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Friedmann
Berlin
Friedrich Friedmann
Dollar for Every Baby Offer From Orange Bank
Bank directors at their annual meeting authorize a savings book for each newborn in town. The treasurer will use town clerk birth records to issue a $1 deposit book to parents, sent directly to them with no extra delay.
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Maven
Emen
Ofange
Orange Bank
Rockefeller Drops Out Of Sight Again
William Rockefeller and his son William G Rockefeller left Palm Beach by private car toward Jacksonville amid a money trust probe. The Pujo committee pressed to hear Rockefeller testifying while doctors and counsel argued about his health and possible examination scheduling.
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William Rooke
Washington
William G Rockefeller
Palm Beach
Rockefeller
Jacksonville
Rockefellers
Jebel Island
Georgia
Ba Hamas
Ravannah
Palm ‘Beach
Wiliam Rockefeller
Ribune
Belie Erasy
Samuel Untermyer
Prem Thene Hureaw
Johnny Garver
William Rockefeller
Chappell
New York
Money ‘Trust Committee
Charles W. Richardson
Rockefeller Logard
Richardson
Willcox admits contracts cannot be ready by Feb 1
Public Service Commission Chairman Willcox and Borough President McAneny said contract forms require changes and signing by February 1 is impractical. Governor Sulzer now faces whether to retain Willcox to push the dual subway plan forward as conferences with Interborough, Board of Estimate, and J. P. Morgan continue.
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Willecox
Public Service Commission
McAneny
Commission
Necon
Willcox
Sulzer
Wilcox
Merchants’ Association
Commercill and Elyte
R Williams
Te Public Service Commission
Offic
Friends of
Albany
Hearstites
Mr. Willcox
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Archie’ Johnson
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Slearst
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