Make It a Million by A Wall Street Banker
Charles E. Mitchell, a New York banker, was acquitted by twelve jurors after a trial on income tax charges. The piece notes Wall Street’s high status makes conviction unlikely and contrasts it with public figures like J. P. Morgan, warning against petty theft and implying immunity for grand schemes.
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Charles E. Mitchell
New York
Sam
Mitchell
Wall Street
J. P Morgan
Congressional
Morgan
Law and Order
Congress
Banks Reflect Life of Community Through Lending Patterns
The article quotes Francie Hy-Siseon of the American Bankers Association on how banking mirrors local conditions. It explains that loan volumes, renewals, and collateral types signal farming, manufacturing, or trading health and that bank fortunes track regional economic forces and consumer behavior.
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Hy -Siseon
American Bankers Association
Indica
Something Wrong With Georgia Reforestation Army
The governor designates the reforestation army as a gang of tramps and bums paid by the government for loafing in the woods. The Denver Post accuses ward dealers of being placed in charge as foremen despite lack of woodsman experience, amid broader questions of progress and conduct.
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Georgia
Rae
Lewis Howe
Army
Denver Post
Ndt
Working the Wrong Way on Commodity Prices
The piece argues that rising prices outpace incomes, leaving households unable to pay for essentials. With no income gains, families will cut purchases, producing a negative impact on the economy and living standards.
Former Governor Bibo’s Newspaper Clip Salary Draws Ire
A Washington report claims former Mississippi Governor Bibo now works in the Department of Agriculture clipping articles, drawing $6,000 annually. Veterans and relatives protest the salary, noting the $2,400 a year after taxes is excessive and that veterans are being charged to finance the position.
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Washington
Bibo
Mississippi
Segaciment of Agriculture
Farmers seek higher prices to fund costs and spend more
The speaker argues for higher prices paid to farmers so they can earn more for their goods and then face higher costs when purchasing supplies, urging a cycle of benefit and burden.
Landlord’s Rent Dispute Ends with Vicious Property Damage
A court report notes a tenant’s eviction dispute turning violent as the tenant allegedly used an axe to chop and damage the front porch steps and other parts of the house after rent remained unpaid. The affidavit references Joe Mec otsings and Glenn Mont singer, with Mary Matthews cited in involvement.
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Joe
Otsings
Mar
Singer
Glenn
Montsingere
Carter
Cheppi
Montsinger
Mary Matthews
Snows
Parson Ends Death Duel Between Hawk and Snake in Mississippi
In Mashulaville Mississippi near a road Rev John Glenna witnessed a hawk attack a three foot black racer. The snake coiled around the hawk’s neck and wings as the battle neared death. The minister dispatched both creatures ending the encounter.
Parking of Biting Dog in Car Is Ruled Segal New York
Magistrate Peter M Daly in Flushing police court Queens ruled an unmuzzied dog in a motor car did not violate the law. He dismissed Julius Aptowitz of 100 Lincoln Street Flushing's complaint against Mrs Ruth Adams of 82 North Drive Plandome. Aptowitz said the dog reached from the car and bit his shoulder as he walked along Main Street Flushing.
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Segal
New York
Peter M Daly
Flushing
Queens
Julius Aptowitz
Lincoln Street
Ruth Adams
North Drive
Plandome
Aptowitz
Main Street
Pet Deer At Three Lakes Develops Ice Cream Taste
A Three Lakes resident reports a pet deer that loves ice cream cones and enjoys automobile rides, showcasing unusual habits from a local animal companion.
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Three Lakes
Wit
Chicago Anne loses faith in fellow crooks in confession
Chicago Anne Annie Gleason now in her sixties recounts a lifelong career with criminals. She details associates like Eddie Guerin and Chicago May Churchill, a failed burglary, a jewelry heist, and the death of her husband in prison. She tells how John J Reedy lured her back into crime and how Reedy later died after a failed job.
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Chicago
Anne
Annie Gleason
Sne
Eddie Guerin
Devil's Island
Chingo May Churchill
Baltimore
Wecklace
London
Ger
Auburn
New York
John J Reedy
Trook
Perry Crooks
Chicago Detective Bureau
Shoemaker
Wants to Stay in Jail Sheriff Locks Him Out
Woodbury New Jersey Holgar Hansen forty two of Almonesson refused to leave Gloucester county jail for more than two weeks after being jailed April 28 over a 800 bond to keep the peace. He said no to friends offerred bond and declined liberty on conditional terms. Sheriff William Downer had him removed and handed him 26 dollars raised by the association for food for himself and family.
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Woodbury
N. J
Holgar Hansen
Almonesson
Gloucester County
Hansen
Deptford Township
Prisoner of Chillon Figure Revered by Geneva's Citizens
Byron cited as inspiration for Francete Bonnivard a historical figure born in France in 1428 who joined the republic cause against Savoy. He was imprisoned in Chillon Castle until 1588, later freed, and became a revered patriot with works preserved in Geneva.
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Chillon
Francete Aa Bonnivard
France
Gehera
Savoy
Segea
Andon
Genevesa
Mberty
Geneva
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