Mail train robbed by bandits near Chicago
Masked robbers halted a Illinois Central mail train west of Chicago and forced clerks to lie on the floor while two robbers searched cars. The loot was estimated between 10 000 and 80 000 dollars with sacks from Memphis St Louis and Champaign. Suspects were detained. names not released.
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Chicago
Wwlinois Central
Leroy Walton
Waltoh
Memphis
St. Louis
Champaign
Cas
Bank Robbery Suspects Nabbed After Salt Lake Heist
In Lake City Utah on September 25 police captured a four man gang tied to the Sugar Bank theft. Authorities say they secured about 6000 to 7000 dollars and two suspects J Rodgers and C F Smith confessed to the Sugar Bank robbery but deny links to the Morgan case. The group was tracked to a boxcar and one lookout is believed captured after three hold ups were witnessed at the bank. Deputy reports 5000 dollars recovered and a plot to draw police attention to the Vermont building.
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Lake City
Orem
Utah
J. Rodgers
C. F. Smith
Morgan
E. Burbidge
Vermont
Sugar Bank
Denver Tramway Building Threat Sparks Federal Probe
A threatening bomb alert was received by General Manager Frederick W. Hild claiming to be from The Men of Mys, warning of an uproarious explosion at the Denver Tramway building. Federal investigators work to trace the blast threat and its origin.
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Denver
Colo
Federal
Mys
Frederick W. Hild
Roosevelt Park Access Plan Draws Community Meeting
A Friday gathering drew more than 60 citizens who discussed proposed plans for Roosevelt Park. Attendees debated access improvements and various layout changes to ease entry and enjoyment of park scenes.
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Roosevelt Park
Soft Collar Price Is Ordered Reduced
New York announces a price cut on soft collars from B. H. Betts of Earl and Wilson Collar, Troy New York. Reduction from 10 to 20 percent lets retailers sell collars of pique at 25 cents instead of 35 cents.
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New York
B. H. Betts
Earl & Wilson Collar
Troy
N. Y
Warning on Botulism in Home Brew Prompts Health Warning
Sacramento reports health officer Dr F F Gundrum warns home brewers of botulism after investigating deaths linked to homemade beverages. He notes fermentation can produce alcohol but botulism arises from improper canning and olives or preserves. cautions against careless packing and unsafe recipes.
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Sacramento
Cal
F. F. Gundrum
State Board of Health
Prominent Citizens Attack Firemen Off Day Debated
City council debates proposed 150 000 budget cut to deny firemen a weekly day off. Wealthy opponents claim firemen underwork while firefighters and department defenders argue for rest without loss of pay. after hours of debate the council orders the day off with pay maintained.
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Arthur Shannon
Powder River reunion draws 91st Division veterans to Seattle
Doughboys from Far Western states arrive for the first annual 91st Division association reunion in Seattle. A banquet at Arcade building at 6 p m features addresses by Governor Hart and Mayor Caldwell. Capt Wee During to lead officer elections and plan next year’s reunion. Overseas entertainment and veteran band to perform. Reunion HQ at Butler hotel with committee meeting at 1 30 p m.
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Powder River
Seattle
91St Division Association
Arcade
Louis B. Hart
Caldwell
W. J
Wee
Butler Hotel
Lye Attacks Endanger Deputy and Officers in Denver
Deputy constable Mike Mahoney may lose his eyesight after Mrs. Elizabeth Mahon, reportedly mentally deranged, hurled a pan of lye water at him as he served a summons. Four other officers suffered severe burns in the attack. Police stormed the home, captured a revolver, and restrained Mrs. Mahon who is held for investigation.
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Denver
Colo
Mike Mahoney
Elizabeth Mahon
Beware Attack on This Coast Says Gen Muir
Maj. Gen. Charles H. Muir, commanding officer at Camp Lewis, told the Chamber of Commerce that Pacific coast development should create enough population to withstand an armed attack. He warned Seattle would be among the first ports attacked.
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Pacific Coast
Chas. H. Muir
Camp Lewis
Chamber of Commerce
Muir
Seattle
New Rector to Speak at St. Mark's Sunday
Rev. John D. McLauchlan of Chicago will preach at St. Mark's Episcopal Church Sunday morning. A reception for him will follow in the guild room that evening.
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St. Mark’s
John D. MecLauchlan
Chicago
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Man jailed after phony ring scam reaches detective
A. L. Gregory, 40, was placed in the city jail Saturday after attempting to sell a phony ring to Detective C. C. Fortner. The alleged swindle led to his arrest by local authorities.
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C. C. Fortner
A. L. Gregory
Wise man seeks only what is possible and probable
The saying asserts a prudent mindset focusing on feasible outcomes. It contrasts wishful thinking with practical expectation, urging measured hopes aligned with realistic odds. The phrase emphasizes restraint and rational planning in decision making.
Billy Dansey Found Report In Tulsa Case Resurfaces
Tulsa police pursue a clue for the second time in the Billy Dansey kidnapping case after a Columbus tip claims Nettie Radcliffe holds the child near Tulsa Oklahoma. The Hammonton New Jersey family learns of renewed efforts while past reports indicated a skeleton found may have been a decoy.
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Tulsa
Okla
Billy Dansey
Hammonton
N. J
Oklahoma Oil Belt
Nettie Radcliffe
Columbus Dispatches
Columbus
Ohio
Nettie N. Griffin
Kas Liverpool
Denver Harpless
East Liverpool
John Griffin
Griffin
Dansey
Composer Carl Raymond sent to county poor house
Chicago report states 87 year old Carl Raymond, a former member of Theodore Thomas's orchestra and noted composer, has been committed to the county poor house.
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Chicago
Carl Raymond
Theodore Thomas
Parties Meet in Seattle to Organize County Committees
Both Republican and Democratic county central committees convene in Seattle on Saturday afternoon to elect a chairman, executive committees, and state committee members. Democratic chairmanship is being offered to several war horses who have declined. In the Republican ranks Reeves Aylemore, Ralph Horr, and Robert M. Jones contend for chairman. J. Y. C. Kellogg runs unopposed for King county state committeeman.
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Seattle
Reeves Aylemore
Ralph Horr
Robert M. Jones
King County
J. Y. C. Kellogg
Cox Probes Report German Aid G.O.P
Denver dispatch says Governor Cox and advisers fear pro German interests are backing Warren G Harding. Cox plans speeches accusing them of aiming to undo the Versailles treaty and gain lenient terms for Germany if Harding wins the presidency.
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Cox Probes
G.O.P
Denver
James M. Cox
Warren G Harding
Cox
Harding
Germany
Harding Urges Return to Main Road
Warren G. Harding warned from Marion Ohio that dark days lie ahead for America unless the nation returns to the main road. Speaking to a large group of commercial travelers on his porch he warned of a future with idle plants and unemployed laborers if no change is made.
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Marion
Ohio
America
Warren G. Harding
Ann
Veterans Paper in Senate Probe
W. D. Jamieson, finance director of the Democratic National Committee, advanced $4000 to Mrs BE M Parks, secretary, who put it into the Stars and Stripes, a paper for war veterans. Mrs Parks testified before the committee and refused to reveal other democrats who loaned money.
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Washington
W. D. Jamieson
Democratic National Committee
M. Parks
Stars and Stripes
Parks
Senate Campaign Fund
Black Addresses Women at Meves Cafeteria Meeting
Democratic candidate for governor Judge W. W. Black spoke to a women's meeting at Meves' cafeteria at noon Saturday. Mrs. John Trumbull presided over the gathering.
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W. W. Black
Meves
John Trumbull
Robbery Motive Clue in Los Angeles Broker Murder Investigation
James W. Crowhurst, summoned as a material witness in the Denton murder probe, claimed he repaired Denton’s home and sealed a hidden room where the body was found. Police say Crowhurst was once part of the Jim Crow gang and will be called before the grand jury as investigations of motives and property schemes continue.
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Los Angeles
James W. Crowhurst
Denton
Folsom
Alameda County
Moffet
Crowhurst
R. C. Peete
Jacob Ec. Denton
Moffett
Vollmer
Berkeley
Chenmes
Ker van
Ballroa
Montague
Second Line of Inquiry on Identity of Denton Body
Investigators pursued a second theory that the body may not be Denton despite positive identifications by two nephews. Police say Mrs. Peets told Denver authorities that Denton was wounded with only one arm, a claim not yet verified by officers.
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Non
Peets
Denver
Denton
Denver Woman Advised to Go Slow in Mystery House Case
Mrs. R. C. Peete of Denver plans to travel to Los Angeles to voluntarily discuss her ties to J. C. Denton, the Los Angeles collector whose body was found in his basement. She admits hiring plumber J. W. Crowhurst to install a water heater and possibly board up a small room, while police urge caution as prosecutors seek to clarify any involvement.
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Denton
Peete
Crowhurst
Sarah Denton
Francis Denton
Denver
Colo
R. C. Peete
J. C. Denton
Los Angeles
Caa
J. W. Crowhurst
Ida L. Gregory
Ben Lindsey
Sawdust Flood Yields $575 Jury Award in Mallard Case
Anthony Ruazicki and his wife Josephine were awarded $575 Friday against Puget Sound Box Co of Mallard by a jury in Judge Frater's department. The couple sought $5,000 after their yard was deluged with sawdust, sometimes so deep it looked like snow.
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Anthony Ruazicki
Josephine
Puget Sound Box Company
Mallard
Frater
Russian Royalist to Speak on Russia at church lecture
Real Facts About Russia will be the subject of the first lecture at First Presbyterian Church Sunday at 3 p m. Rev Pertelvitch Rand a Russian Royalist will present the talk as part of the church evangelistic campaign.
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Russia
First Presbyterian Church
Pertelvitch Rand
Two pedestrians struck by car at Fourth and Pike
In a Friday incident near the safety zone at Fourth avenue and Pike street Mrs H G Stephens of 816 20th avenue and Mrs James Whims of 1015 FB Marion street were hit by a car driven by E Jones 22. They received hospital treatment for slight contusions. Witness B M Russell 517 Crockett Jr said the car wasn’t driven fast. Jones was booked on reckless driving and released on his own recognizance.
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Fourth Ave
Pike St
H. G. Stephens
20Th Ave
James Whims
Marion St
E. Jones
City Hospital
Jones
B. M. Russell
Crockett Jr
Pedestrians Hit by Autos 476 This Year
Lorraine Eisner, five, of 2908 Kestelle Street, received three stitches and facial bruising after an automobile collision Saturday. The car was driven by John D. Sullivan of 1607 40th Avenue.
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Lorraine Eisner
Kestelle St
John D. Sullivan
40Th Ave
Wilson Balks at Jones Bill Bonus for American Ships
President Wilson refused to recognize Congress authority to terminate treaty provisions affecting preferential rates for American goods carried on American vessels. Senator Jones of Washington introduced the measure amid debate over Pacific coast port effects. State Department cited treaties and warned of retaliation by foreign governments if enacted.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
United States
State Department
Jones
Pacific Coast
Colby
Free Woman Is Acquitted in Murder Trial
Portland verdict 8 minutes finds Mrs. Frankie Bjorklund not guilty of killing her husband August Bjorklund in May. She testified a quarrel led to despair and that she shot herself, then awoke in hospital as his body was found. The defense argued he shot himself after her attempt.
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Portland
Frankie Bjorklund
August Bjorklund
Bjorklund
Coroner Nominee Spends $20 Filing Fee
Willis H. Carson spent $20 to become the Republican coroner nominee with no opposition. His expense account filed with the county auditor shows the lowest total yet. Separately, sheriff candidate Joel F. Warren filed expenses totaling $1,765.05.
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Willis H. Carson
Joel F. Warren
Aged Chinaman Caught With Dope in Chinatown Joint
Charlie Chung, 80, explained to a U S commissioner how he came to possess ten smoking opium cards, four opium pipes, and other paraphernalia worth about 200 dollars. Chung was arrested Friday afternoon by federal narcotics squad members at a Chink joint on King street.
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Charlie Chung
United States
Chung
Federal
Attempt on Life of Major General Strickland in Cork
In Cork nine Sinn Fein assassins opened fire on Major General Strickland as he rode through crowded streets. The chauffeur was wounded. Strickland remained unharmed as assailants fled. Police report further unrest with reprisals at Doonbeg Bealaha and Cree and post office thieves escaping with 3000 pounds.
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Dublin
Strickland
Cork
Lynch
MacReady
Doonbeg
Bealaha
Cree
Prof Meany to Talk From Pulpit Sunday
Professor Edmond O Meany head of UW history will address the University Congregational church Sunday night on The Meaning of Mayflower as part of the Pilgrim tercentenary celebration at the campus church.
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Edmond 8. Meany
University of Washington
University Congregational Church
Lecture Recital at Frederick & Nelson
Miss Lucy K. Cole presents a lecture recital on Music and Nature Study at the Frederick and Nelson auditorium at 1 p.m. Saturday. The event highlights musical topics and natural science themes in an afternoon program.
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Frederick & Nelson
Frederick & Nelson Auditorium
Lucy K. Cole
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