16 Year-Old Fugitive Returns Home After Misinterpreted Crime
Robert Carter, 16, lived as a runaway for three years after taking part in a Grants Pass, Oregon cigar store robbery rumor. A policewoman persuaded him to confess and seek help. He now returns home with plans to train as a drafting engineer.
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Robert Carter
Pier 1
Robert
A. Hunsicker
Grants Pass
Ore
Tacoma
Lilburn Merrill
Oregon City
Merril
Hunsicker
Dr. Merrill
George Washington Lied and Sent to Jail for 10 Days
In New York on October 12, Justice Herrman found George Washington, a Black man, guilty of lying about striking Alexander Hamilton in a dispute. The argument escalated when Washington used a cane, and he received a 10 day sentence in the workhouse.
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G. Washington
New York
George Washington
Justice Herrman
Alexanider Hamilton
George
Alexander
Chinese Leper Escapes Hospital Then Returns
Portland report says Lee Poy a Chinese leper confined a quarter and a half in a hospital fled for an hour then came back to his bed. Local Chinese friends refused to associate with him after his escape.
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Portland
Lee Poy
Missing Relatives Seek Help in Seattle and Topeka
A series of notices from families in Lincoln Topeka and Seattle asks the public to help locate missing relatives. M J McWilliams seeks his sister Mia Patton McWilliams who lived in Seattle about a year ago. Katie Sullivan asks readers to find her uncle John Sullivan in Seattle. Florence Jones asks Mayor Caldwell for aid in locating Katie Sullivan. Bertha May Crowder and Mrs William Groth request information on Dantel Fr Sapp, last heard from in Topeka and Seattle respectively.
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M. J. McWilliams
Lincoln
Neb
Mia
Nancy Patton
West
McWilliams
Seattle
Pattona
Bertha May Crowder
Topeka
Kansas
Florence Jones
Caldwell
Katie Sullivan
10Th St
the Star
John Sullivan
William Groth
At. W
Dantel Fr. Sapp
Governor Cox Tours Illinois Earnest About Peace Vote
Governor Cox continued his campaign through northern Illinois praising receptions in St. Louis and expressing optimism about Democratic prospects. He cited Senator Harding for opposing the league and predicted a peace vote with a strong statewide majority.
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Herbert W. Walker
Cox
Springfield
Illinois
St. Louis
Mixsourt
Harding
League
Escaped trio recaptured after Alcatraz break
Charles Roberts J J Howington and EF Hanna escaped last night from Alcatraz island and were found clinging to raft wreckage off Goat Island in San Francisco Bay. They told attendants they cut bars to escape at 730 pm and had planned to reach shore but rough water broke the raft and lashings failed.
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San Francisco
Charles Roberts
J. J. Howington
EF. R. Hanna
Alcatraz Island
Goat Island
San Francisco Bay
Southern Pacific
Happiness Play Triggers Spokane Divorce Testimony
In Spokane on October 12, I. Barney and his wife Letha Barney testified in divorce court that the stage production Happiness sparked their quarrels. Judge Blake declined the decree, noting ongoing disputes.
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Spokane
Barney
I. Barney
Letha Barney
Sys Barney
Blake
Coolidge’s Thrifty Wardrobe Signals Campaign Tone
Boston reports Governor Coolidge, Massachusetts Republican vice presidential hopeful, has not bought a new suit for 18 months and wears two year old shoes. He notes signs Americans are embracing thrift and that supply and demand is restoring market discipline.
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Boston
Coolidge
Massachusetts
Emblems of Peace and War: Olive Branch and Orange Blossom
The olive branch stands as a symbol of peace while the orange blossom is identified as the emblem of war. This contrast highlights how plants have carried opposing political meanings across cultures.
Injured man in collision between truck and car
J A W Kahn of 1111 14th Avenue sustained body bruises and lacerations after being caught between a truck driven by Charles Read of 110 Vine Street and an automobile driven by Eugene Adams of 1519 82nd Avenue at 12th Avenue and KE Madison. He was removed to his home.
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J. AW. Kahn
14Th Ave
12Th Ave
KE. Madison
Charles Read
Eugene Adams
82Nd Ave
Kahn
Chinese laundryman profiteer joins New York ranks
A Seventh Avenue laundryman placed a window notice reading No work done for less than 10 cents announcing he would not do any service for less. The brief item notes the emergence of a profiteer among New York Chinese residents.
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New York
Seventh Avenue
Novelist Leases Two Islands Near Guernsey
Compton Mackenzie, noted Huntieh novelist, leases Herm and Jethou islands for 60 years at 5000 dollars per year. The properties were previously rented by a German firm at 1 12 dollars a week, with a subtenant who kept kangaroos.
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Isle OF Guernsey
Remark in Fragments on Fairchilds Marriage Journey
Frances Fairchild hurried to support the marriage of Mildred to James D. in Indianapolis but arrived to forgiving the couple. She noted the bride would return and pursue schooling for two years.
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Frances Fairchild
Mildred
James D. Indianapolis
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Bodmer
Westlake Ave
Highland Drive
Paris
Louis Agasee
Agasne
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Danville, Ind
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
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Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes Shop
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Seneca Street
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