Guards watch Chicago homes against winter crime
In Chicago on December 1 wealthy residents hire private detectives to guard homes. Pinkerton agent Troger Gale confronted several suspects in front of Curta McCormick’s residence, fired from cover, wounding a sailor and capturing him while three others fled.
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Chicago
Troger Gale
Pinkerton
Curta TL
McCormick
Harvester King
Thadb
John Johnson
Gale
New York Fights Winter Crime Wave
Police in New York enforce a night patrol crackdown between midnight and dawn. Officers stop pedestrians in quiet streets, search for weapons, and require explanations of their presence as part of a broader crime wave response.
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New York
Fin
Nine Men Rescued From Disabled Plane Off Delmar
Nine crewmen of a P.6-Lee plane No 11 were rescued by a destroyer after forced water landing between San Pedro and San Diego. The aircraft, found off Delmar about 25 miles from San Diego, had drifted about for five hours.
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San Diego
San Pedro
Delmar
Schooner Mineral Reported Missing
In St Johns Newfoundland fears for the safety of the schooner Mineral Morn after her run between Newfound and port were entertained. Weather during the recent heavy seas is blamed for possible foundering and loss.
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T. Johns
N. F
Gangster Convicted In San Francisco Trial
Kruvowky heavyweight pugilist appeared before Superior Judge Ward in San Francisco as another Howard gang member faced trial for a Goort shooting. A jury previously convicted Murphy on a similar charge after brief deliberations. Sentencing will range from one to fifty years under indeterminate law. The evening session grew tense as prosecutors pressed guilt while defense countered, culminating in Mrs. Murphy’s courtroom eviction.
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San Francisco
Kruvowky
Ward
Atleghd
Jeate Montgomery
Jeart Stanley
Spa
Armamenta
Aasistant Cletriet
Riley
Murphy
Lower BTU gas eyed to cut factory costs at hearing
A hearing in which experts debated the efficiency of lower BTU gas and a retractory burner as a means to save energy for candy makers and other manufacturers. Prof Whitwell and others argued lower BTU gas could cut fuel waste while producers noted limited practical gains and higher costs.
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Encies
Bey
Gearhart
Ton Marche
Das
Bath
Mainy
Oeettee A. Whitwell
University of Wilanington
Thespas
Weaoon
Amany
Whitwell
Springfiel
Abe
Vatibouvet. Fm. C
Frit.land
Fea
Gramites
Whitnel
Whitwell Watch
Vancouver
B.C
LB. Hamilton
Puan Roots
Haniteh
Hton
Kuykendall
Public Service Commission
Shou
Puda
Burglaries Reported Across City Amid Sunday Night
Police noted multiple break ins Tuesday including thefts from purses on a street car, a 6926 14th Ave home where a burglar fled in a waiting car, and a bank breakin with two stolen checks. Minor burglaries and stolen items were reported at several addresses, with authorities responding to loud disturbance calls and ongoing investigations.
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Mia
Mitchie M. Tyson
Alkiave
Wah
Piret Dive
14Th Ave
Tenday
P.M. Kennedy
Kenedy
Jefferson
Murty
Ork
HW. Johnson
Yeuler Way
Phudrens Bank Buielar
C.F. Jénselyn
Alex McKibben
Ole 6Lberty
Dinester
Mies
Franci Colaginio
Wiehington
Tela Polices Mountay
FM Crisk
Showrid Ave
Quake Sweeps Island of Yap During War
An early World War II report notes Yap in the Caroline Islands was swept by a quake, affecting a population and its role as a cable site critical to Pacific communication. The piece emphasizes Yap’s strategic importance and wartime context.
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Yap
Caroline Island
Wis
Uermady
Japan
Aarcliné
Pacific Island
CIA
Hicks Prominent Cleric Dies. Rites Held Tuesday
Prominent clergyman Hicks, recently deceased, was honored in services held Tuesday at the Bon fey Watson parish. Cremation to follow.
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Riveral Sarlicrs
Vester
Hicks, Promincer
Bonfey Watson
Denver Plans Night Patrols to Guard Against Water
City officials announced a safety plan to protect Denver from a river flood threat. The plan calls for twice nightly patrols along every street and alley by two motorcycle officers equipped with electric searchlights.
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Denver
Colo
Weepingee Coun
Frank M. Downer
Boruil Aioner
Wafety
Chicago Waiters Get Lower Wages
Chicago reports a 20 percent wage cut for waiters at a large hotel. Wages fall from 90 to 76 dollars per month plus board, effective January 1, reflecting poorer business and lower meat prices compared with prewar rates.
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Chicago
Tt Shop
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