Kidnapped Child Reported Seen Alive Near Los Angeles
A four year old abducted boy, feared dead, was reportedly found alive near the Corpus Christi region. Detectives Ruhnke and Garver pursued tips claiming the child was with a local family ten miles from a city, after an earlier capture in Kenedy. Police connect the case to Lec Midnaper, who allegedly drove the child into the country amid the search. The boy was later seen wandering near a garage area and returned with a farming family. Authorities notified, child centered in ongoing investigation.
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Juan Ramon
Retan
Besar
Bacardas
Joe Ruhnke
Hill Garver
Mana
Afeshcan
Garpos Christi
Ae Dlezican
Iosd
Wax Khandogeyl
Carver Aui
Boend Juul
Kenedy
Lec
Corpus Chiat
Mmillereet Parage
Corpus Uarielt Road
Japanese Vessel Reported Taken by Pirates
Wireless messages from HOXG LONG report the Japanese steamer Maro of the Asuka Shosen Kaisha captured by pirates and taken to Dina Bay on the way from Swa Tow, with no further details. Shanghai dispatch notes Botnia looted and refloated after going aground near Haichur. most officers freed, captain escaped.
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Asuka Shosen Karsh&Ime
Hong Kong
Dina Bay
Hong
Shanghai
Botnia
Pirate A
Haichur
Westerhein
Wapland
Laichow
Plot in Textile Strike Raises Violent Warnings
Bare passing plot in textile strike details a alleged plan by New York radical elements to assassinate Solicitor John G. Carpenter and two prosecutors. Police report warnings from Chief O. F. Aderholt in Gastonia and Charlotte amid the North Carolina case against 18 labor activists.
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Chanuce
N.C
Perro
New York City
John G. Carpenter
Counse
Ltrie
O. F. Aderholt
Gastuia
Ghariotte
Gantonia
North Carolina
British Admiral Meux Succumbs
STOCKBRIDGE Hampshire England September 21 Admiral Sir Medwarte Meux dies yesterday after a long career in the navy. A famous figure in British life he led ships in many campaigns and earned a distinguished reputation as a naval commander.
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Stockbridge
Hampshire
England
Medwarte Meux
Baby left on doorstep under note from unknown mother
A red haired baby girl found in an apple box on a doorstep at 1415 West Summit. A handwritten note pledges care if possible or asks for the baby to be given to someone who can provide support. The infant, about three weeks old, appeared normal but was exposed to the elements. She was taken to a hospital for care.
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Edward Knowlton
West Summit Arecue
Bir
Mandon
Baily
Knoeltun
Haawhtun Creamery
D. FL Kelly
Hed Mead
Abert B. Green
Hidoiko
Exso
Exsa
H. A
Ruth Alexander Shannon
Bidalgo
Hidatev
Shannon
Roy Hudspeth
Hoy
San Angelo
Roy
Chicago faces large public layoffs as funds run low
Chicago officials warn 16 county and 4950 city workers may lose their jobs on January 1 as the city grapples with a financial crisis. Councilman Ricbert and the finance committee point to deficits, with many departments already short and several hundred employees nearing retirement.
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Chicago
John Ricbert
Departmental Activitien
Man Breaks Word and Judge Renews Fines
A court report describes Fidel Tieloada’s trial in Corporation court with repeated fines after breaching prior pledges. Judge Watenn remarks on the offender’s pattern as police note a prior drunkenness charge and a park incident.
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Rene
Dave Watson
Fidel Tieloada
Corporation
War Hero Getz Paroled by Governor Moody
A war veteran Getz received parole from Moody for exemplary service. The veteran, a former prisoner in wartime duties, was cited by the United States and French governments, receiving the Croix de Guerre for bravery beyond duty.
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Getz
Moody Austin
Bert
Clark Carpenter
Shim
Moody
United States
US Automobile Production Edges Down in August 1928
Washington reports the U S Department of Commerce data showing a slight decline in total automobile production from July to August 1928. Factories operated by firms including Haimenger, Bark, Lturhe, and tax toan produced fewer units in August compared with 482 in July and 445 additional units in August.
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Washington, D.C
Nihe
United States
Department of Carmiverce
Air Aet Hainnenger Eark
Lturhe
Tax Toan
Chine
Portes Gi to Visit Monterey and Tampico
Portes GW will leave the hospital tonight for a one day visit to Monterey and Tampico. The trip is described as a routine official engagement with no stated complications or additional details.
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Portes
Monterey Menicn City
Previtemt Portes GW
Rpital
Monterey
Tampico
Ately
Mystery Otroller Tries A Hidden North Street Poker Room
The narrator recalls a former poker game on North St Marys Street and discovers a green door at 2231-2 with a hidden stairwell. A bright, lively room opens to reveal a stack of poker table, chairs, chips, and cards with several men seated.
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St. Mary’s Street
St. Mary's Street
North St. Mary's Street
Losing Streak At North St. Mary's Street Gambling Den
A patron recounts a night of cards where luck failed him. Despite good hands, opponents prevailed and he left vowing to return. He notes the door entry and subsequent lock up at 2231 2 North St. Mary's Street, questioning why fate barred another night.
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Dame Fortune
Mme
North St. Mary's Street
National improvements contrast with liquor control aims
The article notes Britain’s Home Office reporting falling drunkenness and a 1928 alcoholic record seen as best since the war, while discussing temperance ideas for the United States. It also mentions Italy and Rome’s postwar tensions, including a papal-Italian government accord and commemorations, with a ceremonial laurel wreath at the Porta Pin.
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Home Office
Great Britain
Rome
Vatican
Prince Houcompagni-Tinlo
Gici
Pn Atom
Stroll Ers Search for Slot Machines and Punch Boards
The Stroll Er plans a feature on his search for slot machines punch boards and related gaming devices. He travels through venues and notes regulatory challenges while seeking clues about underground gaming scenes and public interest.
Hotel Clerk Sentenced One Year for Larceny
Kept ZI-Envern v. Drinpater details a hotel clerk at Sintel Keamore-Reanmore who was sentenced in superior court by Chief Suathe flall for larceny of about $2400. The hotel owner detected irregularities after several months of unexplained funds and traced the scheme to the clerk, who manipulated the hotel’s cash.
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Boslin
Envern v. Drinpater
Sintel Keamore-Reanmore Cor Peralinn
Suathe Flall
Proprittore
Dempster
Fraud Charge Involving Aged Blind Couple
An aged blind pair, Mr and Mrs Kirk Nieman, allege a man named Conrad (age 22) defrauded them of about 2400 dollars after meeting him at their home in an elaborate pretense. He faces a 3200 dollar fraud charge as the couple testifies they handed over funds believing his promises.
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Titiladelphta
Fen
Conrad
Coupte
Mim
Kirk Nieman
Falal
Xevarel Inann
Tive
Alice Joyce Fast Mover Seeks Film Contract
Alice Joyce, famed for cross country commutes between New York and Los Angeles, is in New York finishing school for her two daughters and arranging studio work. She has a contract to co star opposite John McCormick at Fox, with heavy assignments ahead as McCormick presses forward with casting and De Mille promotes a musical comedy. Hollywood chatter details Elizabethan costumes, exotic sets, and party sightings as industry figures gather at premieres and hotel receptions.
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Louella
Parsons Vehermal Srevice
Peeters Kallor
Usleeraai Keryice
LU Angeles
Bollywood
Jobn McCormick
Fox
Alice
McCormick
McCormick Company
T Healywood
Winlelt Sheehan Hag
Hollywood
al Rindam
George Olen
Orchestra
Catntarter
Toonevelt Hotel
Bele
Joseph Schenck
Anger
Olxen
Tom Ince
Emmes Elerbert
Tuite
Boy and Girl Drown in Windsor River
In Windsor Connecticut a boy and a girl drowned within 15 minutes. The boy, Sylvester Ames of Hartford, was said to have been seized with a cramp while swimming. Rescue efforts followed but the second drowning involved Miss Hertha Quimby of Springfield as searchers looked for the first victim.
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Windsor River
Windsor
Conn
Sint
Gersonr
Bes
Sylvester Aelmes
Gro
Hartfort
Mington River
Erazapa
Mins Hertha Quimby
Springfield
Petting Party Bandits Arrested in Hammond Vicinity
Five suspects known as petting party bandits were captured near Hammond after allegedly robbing parties of young people. They were sent to Lake County Criminal Court. A separate report notes an elderly homeowner repelling a slam by a felon earlier in Vermont.
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Rammond
Ind
Hammond
Klee “Petilue
Aline
Crintiat
Boy Confesses to Framed $512000 Stock Theft
A 10-year-old messenger boy in New York confessed he was the tool of others in stealing $512,000 in negotiable securities from Ry VY Hiseoe company brokers. He claimed a man known as Jack Rosen urged him to commit the crime and promised him $50,000. The boy said he delivered the securities across Manhattan and Brooklyn, then hid them at a music academy before returning to his employers. Police see a mastermind behind the act and believe the boy was moved from a prior job to easier access to securities.
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Washington
DP. G
GPI
Charles McGebwab
Boar of Directors
Vfrths
Inchem Steel Corporation
Anil Vt
Fehwab
Norman J. Parker
Yor Shipbuilding Corporation
Yor Shipbuilding Corporation, To Inrnis
Nusthaat Marine Legialetion
Darwer
D Ata
Subetor Allen
Regal Kay Bae
Armen Laat
Geneva
Schwab
Hethlehen Shipbuilding Corporation
Bethlehem Stel Corporacion
Eugene Grace
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Company
W. Wakeman
Whipbuilding
Dad Vawl D. Cravath
Bruce Romles
Methlehem
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Correracion
William KH. Shearer
Schnbsidle
Shearer
Observer
Perman
Allen
Behwab
Eugene Greace
Dain
Sehwal
Oeraure J
New York
Bsiton Alter
Ry VY. Hiseoe Company
Jack Rosen
Guaranty Trust Company
Manhattan
Rogen
Gaahe Academs’ of Music
Brooklyn
Atregt Cother
Throoklyn
Eaying
Master Mind
Grover Whalenbumbe
Alter
Ro Lo
Stenri
Court Scolds Tout For Ignoring Fine
Chicago reporter details a case where Ralph McCluskey failed to heed a $25 fine and an oral reprimand from Judge Joseph Schulman. McCluskey’s defiant remark prompted the judge to declare the defendant “totally aay” and deny further attention.
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Chicago
Ivan
Ralph McChskey
McCluskey
Dinordesis
Joseph Schulman
Schulman
MacCluskey
Dietzel Charges Threaten Row in Texas Conference
Fort Worth report details alleged efforts by three Southern Merketlist university students to entice a star athlete away. A high official in the Methodist athletic department is accused of aiding the plan to influence conference elections and move the player to another school. The incident centers on tension within St. Mary’s Academy and Nan Antonin Institute, with references to a 200 pound figure and a 36 year old claim of threats.
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Fort Worth
Forta
Tors Christ
Methodist’ Athletic Department
St. Mary's Academy
Nan Antonin
Hein
Police Dog Dies of Broken Heart in Ohio Patrol
Xenia Ohio, Sept. 21 reports a German police dog named Dore died from heartbreak after the death of its mate Bud. Coronor Bud Chambliss and Dora note the dog’s chain and loss left no energy for living. Authorities say the dog faded and passed away in its kennel.
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Xenia
Ohio
Ibis
Dore
Chambliss
Bud
Dora
Fara
Burglar Returns to Get Better Fit
Everette Walkenson, 33, prisoner in Wayne county, was caught returning to swap a pair of wheels for a time that would fit him better. The incident occurred at his home and was tied to an earlier theft.
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Ric Mond
Indy Hem
Everette Walkenson
Wayne County
Ranch boy brought to school by mother amid fair notes
The piece outlines Marc Beau Jr of Rock Springs being escorted to San Marcos for the Baptist academy, amid a community fair scene. It recounts local figures, residents, and visitors at the Guadalupe fair, praising workers, leaders, and a festive, neighborly atmosphere with remarks on wolves and local politics.
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Marc Beau, Jr
Rock Springs
John Gitlon
San Marcos
Buiett
John Gillen
Becky’s Grove Group State Case Update
Report on Becky’s Grove group case with final notes from December 11 2026. Jury disagreed on one charge and later case outcomes included a failed verdict on an Ernest charge connected to a vacant Round Rock building fire. Previous trial had a 14 year sentence for a bank robbery. appeal denied.
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Hat Bank of
SRW
Alter Caué
Georgetown
Round Rock
Ogcte
Hecky
Penitentiare
Grange
Britain Accepts Arms Compromise in Geneva Talks
Geneva September 21 Lord Robert Cecil announced Britain’s withdrawal of a one inch disarmament proposal and accepted a compromise plan. He stated the move fulfills the British government’s aims amid League of Nations debates.
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Britain
Geneva
Robert Cecil
Hwa Sterea
League of Nationa
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