Mastermind Robs Post Offices in Dollar Barrage
A prolific thief using the alias Jesse James Jr. is linked to a string of post office lock box robberies in Philadelphia Darby Pittsburgh Columbus and other cities over seven weeks. Cash and checks totaling hundreds of thousands were stolen with some $500 checks cashed and initials found on items. Investigators note a planned campaign targeting bank and business lock boxes amid uncertain mental state of the suspect.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Jesse James, Jr
Darby
Columbus
Hartford
Conn
Ohio
Thad H. Brown
First National Bank
Palo Alto
California
Brown
State Department
Columbus Post Office
Department
Post Office
Postoffice
Ninth and
Chestnut Streets
Post Office Department
J. J. Oe
L. J. CO
Camp Fremont
Government Case Hospital
Aged Prisoners Granted Christmas Clemency in Newark
In Newark New Jersey on December 18 Ben Akers aged 79 and a 68 year old accomplice sentenced to three months for shoplifting will spend Christmas with friends. Judge Murray indicated clemency was granted and that Lien and the other prisoner would be freed on Christmas Eve.
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Gourt
Newark
N. J
Ben Akers
Murray
Dudge Murray
Lone Bandit Robs Bank In Tarahontas West Virginia
A lone bandit entered the Bank of Pocahontas in Tarahontas West Virginia ten miles west of here and held up the assistant cashier. He escaped in an automobile with 1000 dollars. A posse of special officers found the car three miles away along Mountain Road and continued the search into the mountains.
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Bluefeld
W. Va
Bank of Pocahontas
Tarahontas
Here
Mountain Road
Bill to Aid President Considered by Senate Committee
Senator Edge of New Jersey proposed a bill to appoint a congressional committee to consider strengthening the responsibilities of the president of the United States. The measure aims to clarify duties and increase presidential accountability.
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Washington
United States
Seaiar Edge
Republican
New Jersey
Legion leader criticizes Coolidge release of war prisoners
Indianapolis dispatch reports John R. Quinn national commander of the American Legion condemns President Coolidge for freeing thirty one criminals. He questions the impact on future generations and urges consideration of patriotism, risk to life, and the consequences of mercy for violators.
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Imander
American Legion
Crvtl
Indianapolis
Ind
John R. Quinn
Legion
Lfe
Hmb
Man Given Life Term for Cousin’s Murder
Huntington West Virginia December 18 Elmer Neff confessed slayer of his cousin Mrs Emma McQuaid and changed his plea to guilty receiving a life imprisonment. Police described the killing as one of the most brutal in local records with the victim beaten to death in her bedroom.
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Huntington
W. Va
Elmer Neff
Emma McQuaid
Etry
Beipo For Afternoon Frocks in Beige Black and White
The note highlights Beipo outfits for the afternoon, featuring strict tabored frocks in all beige shades plus the popular black and white combination.
Maine borrows snow for Augusta carnival plan
Augusta to import snow from Ontario to guarantee three weeks away carnival events. Snow to be furnished free with workers hired to shovel it up. Committee hopes to secure supply for about 200 dollars.
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Augusta
Ontario
Dee
Augustaing
Bethlehem Man Sues for 30000 Loss of Leg in Auto Crash
John Conin of Bethlehem files suit in Fasten Pa for 30000 against Roy A. Loews and William Strauss, alleging their two cars collided and crushed him as he walked between an automobile and a trolley, causing the loss of his leg and severe injuries.
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Stokes
Fasten
John Conin
Bethlehem
Roy A. Loews
William Strauss
Los
Conlin
Ito
Protests swell over Mellon tax cut plan in Congress
Protests against the Mellon tax reduction program flood Washington and Pennsylvania delegation offices. The Senate authorized printing form replies as letters pour into Senator David A. Teed's office from businessmen across the state.
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Reed
Washington
Pennsylvania
Congress
Senate
Diaavid AL Teed
Offeo Fra
Itate
Dynastic Crisis Imminent in Greece
Athens reports a looming dynastic crisis with King George urged to depart. Military leaders like Colonel Plastiras push for a new cabinet after the national assembly, while election returns show moderates and republicans gaining ground and the Peloponnesus province shifting away from government candidates.
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Athens
Greece
George 15
Macedonia
Plastiras
National Assembly
Vlastiras
Pelopponesitg
MM. Triantafiakos
Constantine
Tree Kills Farmer's Son in Age-Old Superstition
Nyack New York December 18 a family superstition centered on a giant oak in front of the Finken farmhouse. While Warry Finken, the eldest son, attempted to fell the mossy tree after gales, the trunk fell and crushed him, ending a long family belief that the tree would bring misfortune.
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Nyack
Martin Finken
Tfinken
Warry Finken
Harry Finken
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