Mystery Detroit case ties to LeRoy and Harper families
A tangled Detroit mystery involves LeRoy and Harper connections, with a trunk body found and a web of names including J Brani a suspect, O J Woods and Mrs LeRoy linked to a missing partner. Police pursue leads across cities while a $5,000 reward remains in play as investigators trace a suspect described as a man from Birguinghem and a woman linked to the Detroit case.
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J. Brani
O' Hg
O. J. Woods
LeRoy
Bran
Leo Trun
Kid McCo Sturgis
Oberlin Man Dies On N Y C Train At Sandusky
Oberlin resident George Williams aged 39 died aboard a New York Central passenger train en route to Flint Michigan for treatment. Coroner ruled heart trouble the cause. the death occurred between Elyria and Sandusky, body taken to Sandusky undertaker, widow and nephew arranging arrangements at 77 South Park Street Oberlin.
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Sandusky
Flint
Mich
Anitarium
George Williams
Oberlin
New York Central
Aater
Meath
Elyria
Anndertaker
Williams
South Park Street
Wishow
Elyria Woman Dies at Daughter's Wellington Home
Mrs. Mary Johnson of 117 Quincy Street Elyria died Monday night at her daughter Mrs. Ernest Johns 241 Prospect Street Wellington. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. from the daughter's home with friends urged to take the 12:38 car from the Waiting Room.
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Mary Johnson
Quincy Street
Elyria
Ernest Johns
Prospect Street
Wellington
Wiends
An 1920 Frontier Wolf Encounter Tale
An aged reminiscence recalls a 1920 frontier incident where rancher Zing tames a wolf pack threatening cows. After ropeing one pup and killing two others, he pursues the mother wolf, disperses pups to his saddle, and returns by eleven. Luther King then mobilizes men to eradicate the den within two days.
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Riekel
Niggerdin
Harding Urges Economy in Speech From Marion Front Porch
Senator Harding called for greater individual and government economy accusing the Democratic administration of extravagance. He credited Republicans with saving nearly a billion since gaining power and urged repeal of wartime segregation, highway maintenance reform, and tax adjustments. He spoke to Ohio Republicans in Marion and stressed reducing government waste to lower living costs. He also commented on suffrage and campaign fund methods, noting New York’s comparatively small contribution to national totals.
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Barding
Wrandel County
Ohio
Europe
Washington
New York
Fred. Wlapham
Teasiurer
National Committee
Upham
Covernor Cox
Natonal
Cox
Kidnapped Laura Belle Clark Found? Ex-Roomer Arrested
In Hornels N Aug 26 a three day search for eight year old Laura Belle Clark kidnapped from her jama ends with the arrest of an ex roomer. Authorities say the suspect is in custody and the girl’s safety is being confirmed as the investigation continues.
Kidnap Suspect Arrested in Galeton Pa
Sunday morning Chief of Police Hailey located Charles Smith, 54, a former roomer at the Clark house, in Galeton Pa. He was arrested on kidnapping charges and taken to Bath jail to await grand jury action. Also noted: F O Richey named to National Association of Manufacturers patent committee in New York.
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Hailey
Galeton
Charles Smith
Clark House
Bath
Blindfolded mother shoots two children in Fresno
In Fresno California on August 25 police report Mrs Laura Brown blindfolded her eight year old daughter and ten year old son, then fired a shotgun at them before turning the weapon on herself. She had been under treatment for a nervous disorder.
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Fresno
Cal
Laura Brown
Ten Men Rob Van Arsdell Warehouse in Harrodsburg Area
Ten masked men robbed a rural whiskey warehouse nine miles north of Harrodsburg Kentucky early today. They forced two night watchmen to lie down, loaded fifteen barrels onto a waiting truck, and sped away. The truck was traced to a location where the trail was lost.
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Harrgosburg
van Arsdell Dis i
Harrod Io
Wilm on Relatives Still Unlocated for Burial Service
The body of Clarence Wilson died yesterday at Memorial hospital. Burial will be suspended until relatives are located. Wilson lived on Sixth Street before residing with Mr. and Mrs. Rothgery. He spoke of a sister in Cleveland, but she has not been located. If kin are not found, the burial will be Friday at 1 PM from Jenkins Funeral Parlors on Second Street.
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Clarence Wilson
Memorial Hospital
Jenkins
Mr. Wilson
Sixth Street
R. M. Rothgery
Lod Street
Goitre
Cleveland
Jenking
Second Street
Boston Exchange Tried to Follow In Ponzi's Steps
Boston August 25 The Old Colony Foreign Exchange company promised 169 per cent returns by adopting Charles Ponzi like methods. The report notes suspicion of investment scheme tactics and regulatory scrutiny emerging as the scheme unfolds.
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Boston Exchange
Boston
Old Colony Foregn Exchange Company
Charles Ponzi
Dandruff Cure Promises Hair Loss Relief
An advertisement describes a simple dandruff remedy using four ounces of liquid arvon to moisten and rub the scalp, claiming it dissolves and destroys dandruff and stops itching. It touts inexpensive availability at drug stores and ends with a note about Boys' Waists and shirts for school wear at The Robinson & Vanecock Co.
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The
Robinson & Vanecock Co
Masked Robbers Slay Three in Canton Farm Holdup
In Canton on August 25 masked men robbed a farm house near Hauenstein five miles south of town after fatally shooting Michael Zografisto. They bound Mrs. Zografisto and George Lormmds, ransacked the home, and fled with about 400 in booty. The attack occurred while the occupants sat in the dining room.
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Canton
Michael Zografisto
Hauenstein
Here
Zografistos
George Lormmds
George Smith
Tal Ius
Robbers flee after dooming farmstead raid near town
A trio of robbers pursued by authorities fled the scene after breaking into a farm house. They escaped with $400 in cash but were pursued and the occupant Smith fled, while the assailants reportedly returned to burn the place before fleeing.
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